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Iraq, Not Afghanistan, Is America's Longest War - War Is Boring Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:11:15 GMT

Iraq, Not Afghanistan, Is America's Longest War War Is Boring America's quarter-century-long intervention in Iraq. On Aug. 2, 1990, Iraq under the leadership of Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. The two countries had been involved in a stand-off regarding debt owed to Kuwait by Baghdad stemming from the Iran-Iraq ...

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The Pentagon keeps a daily count of troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria — but won't publicly disclose it - NavyTimes.com Thu, 24 Aug 2017 10:22:07 GMT

NavyTimes.com

The Pentagon keeps a daily count of troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria — but won't publicly disclose it NavyTimes.com U.S. Army trainers instruct Iraqi Army recruits at a military base on April 12, 2015, in Taji, Iraq. Members of the U.S. Army's 5-17 CAV Squadron were teaching soldiers from the newly formed 15th Division of the Iraqi Army. (John Moore/Getty Images). and more »

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Iraqi forces 'completely surround ISIL' in Tal Afar - Aljazeera.com Thu, 24 Aug 2017 23:06:36 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraqi forces 'completely surround ISIL' in Tal Afar Aljazeera.com Tal Afar and the surrounding area are among the last pockets of ISIL-held territory in Iraq after victory was declared in Mosul, the country's second-largest city. The city is located some 70km west of Mosul and about 150km east of the Syrian border ... Iraq war: Why the battle for Tal Afar mattersBBC News Instagram accounts showcase glamorous life for some living within 100km of Mosul, IraqNEWS.com.au ISHM: August 18 – 24, 2017ReliefWeb RT -AMN Al-Masdar News (registration) -Pulse Nigeria all 40 news articles »

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Senator Who Lost Both Legs In Iraq Blasts Trump's Military Transgender Ban - HuffPost Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:46:14 GMT

HuffPost

Senator Who Lost Both Legs In Iraq Blasts Trump's Military Transgender Ban HuffPost Senator Who Lost Both Legs In Iraq Blasts Trump's Military Transgender Ban. Sen. Tammy Duckworth didn't care about the gender identity of the troops who risked their lives to save hers. By Carla Herreria. Scott Olson via Getty Images. Sen. Tammy ... Senator who lost both legs in Iraq war blasts Trump on transgender military banThe Independent all 205 news articles »

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Iraq: Situation Update – Mosul Operation - 24 August 2017 - ReliefWeb Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:20:01 GMT

ReliefWeb

Iraq: Situation Update – Mosul Operation - 24 August 2017 ReliefWeb To date, since the start of the Mosul operation on 17 October 2016, a total of 49,073 m³ of humanitarian cargo, equivalent to 10,041 mt, has been received for storage, and 7,079 m³ (1,599 mt) transported on behalf of 40 humanitarian organisations ...

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In Saudi diplomatic shift on Iraq, a hand to Sunnis ... and Shiites - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 24 Aug 2017 19:32:00 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

In Saudi diplomatic shift on Iraq, a hand to Sunnis ... and Shiites Christian Science Monitor Following the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, the Saudis distanced themselves from their neighbor further, writing Iraq off as a “lost cause” that was hopelessly under the influence of archrival Iran, and working to effectively freeze Baghdad out of Arab ... How Saudi Arabia is stepping up in IraqAmerican Enterprise Institute Iraq and Syria Anti-Terrorism Victories Value Iran's Peace MessagePrensa Latina Saudi renews Iraq ties in bid to distance IranTimes of India Center for Research on Globalization all 266 news articles »

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After victory over ISIS, Mosul discovers the cost: Homes were turned into graves - Washington Post Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:12:53 GMT

The Straits Times

After victory over ISIS, Mosul discovers the cost: Homes were turned into graves Washington Post MOSUL, Iraq — Aya Abosh found her sister in the house where she spent her final moments, trapped with her boys as shells fell from the sky and caved in the roof. They were lying there, in the detritus of floral blankets and twisted railings. “Hammoudi ... Faces of Mosul: Harrowing insight into the innocent lives left shattered by Iraq's bloody fight to destroy ISISMirror.co.uk all 17 news articles »

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Iraq ministry confirms 20 sailors dead after ship sinks - Al-Arabiya Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:23:00 GMT

Al-Arabiya

Iraq ministry confirms 20 sailors dead after ship sinks Al-Arabiya The bodies of 20 Iraqi sailors have been recovered after their ship sank following a collision off the country's southern coast, the transport ministry said on Thursday. The Al-Mesbar sank in Iraqi waters on Saturday following the collision with a ... UPDATED: Iraq pulls out sunken ship, retrieves 16 victims' bodiesIraqi News 20 sailors dead after ship collision off Iraq's southern coastXinhua all 8 news articles »

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Turkey urges Iraqi Kurds to abandon independence vote - Aljazeera.com Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:46:59 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Turkey urges Iraqi Kurds to abandon independence vote Aljazeera.com Speaking to reporters in Baghdad on Wednesday, Cavusoglu called the referendum a "mistake" and said he had travelled to Iraq to underline the importance of the country's "territorial and political integrity". "Our expectation from Erbil is clear, that ... Turkish nationalist leader says Iraqi Kurdish referendum a potential reason for warReuters How Kurdistan Independence Referendum Could Wreak Further Havoc on the Middle EastHaaretz US Defense Secretary Mattis discusses victories over ISIS with Iraqi PM AbadiRudaw New York Times -Sputnik International -Middle East Forum all 274 news articles »

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Bridging the divide between Iraq and Montana - Missoula Independent Thu, 24 Aug 2017 07:04:55 GMT

Missoula Independent

Bridging the divide between Iraq and Montana Missoula Independent I was standing on the Seliš Ksanka Ql'ispé Dam in Polson this summer, along with 25 college students from Iraq, listening as a civil engineer described how the dam was built. He was followed by a Salish tribal member, who spoke about the cultural ...