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OPEC's second-biggest producer could possibly split in two — and start an oil war - CNBC Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:22:06 GMT

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OPEC's second-biggest producer could possibly split in two — and start an oil war CNBC In addition to being home to much of Iraq's oil, the northern part of the country forms part of Kurdistan, the unofficial but centuries-old home of the Kurdish people. The Kurds have long sought their own state and began to believe it was near their ... Iraq's Kurdish parliament backs Sept 25 independence referendumReuters Iraqi Kurdish parliament backs independence referendumAljazeera.com Kurdish parliament votes to move ahead with referendumWashington Post Press TV all 125 news articles »

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Double attack in southern Iraq kills more than 80 - Washington Post Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:25:19 GMT

Washington Post

Double attack in southern Iraq kills more than 80 Washington Post IRBIL, Iraq — A coordinated attack on a restaurant and a security checkpoint in southern Iraq killed more than 80 people Thursday, police and health officials said, in a rare spasm of violence targeting a route used by Shiite pilgrims to visit their ... Isis suicide attack: more than 80 killed in southern IraqThe Guardian Deadly ISIL attacks hit southern Iraq's Thi QarAljazeera.com The Latest: At least 45 dead in attack on Iraq checkpointMiami Herald BBC News -Reuters -euronews all 199 news articles »

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The Islamic State is on the run in Iraq, but some major battles remain - Washington Post Fri, 15 Sep 2017 09:33:06 GMT

Washington Post

The Islamic State is on the run in Iraq, but some major battles remain Washington Post IRBIL, Iraq — Iraqi security forces have freed most of northern Iraq from the grip of the Islamic State. But U.S. and Iraqi officials warn that thousands of militants remain in the country and are ready to wage a ferocious fight in a desert region ... Isis is stepping up its attention-grabbing atrocities to counterbalance its defeat in Iraq and Syria, where the vast ...The Independent Canadian special forces out of Mosul, preparing for new battle in IraqCTV News ISIS Is Near Defeat In Iraq. Now Comes The Hard Part.NDTV KFDA all 38 news articles »

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Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 15 Sep 2017 12:12:24 GMT

Department of Defense

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Sept. 15, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 19 strikes consisting of 30 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... US Military: American Fighting for ISIS 'Surrenders'Daily Beast US citizen fighting for ISIS captured in SyriaCNN Syria - APAAPA all 117 news articles »

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Iraq parliament votes to remove Kirkuk governor | Iraq News | Al ... - Aljazeera.com Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:42:41 GMT

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Iraq parliament votes to remove Kirkuk governor | Iraq News | Al ... Aljazeera.com Move to remove Najm Eddine Karim follows parliamentarians' rejection of Kurdish plans to hold independence referendum. Iraq fires Kirkuk governor in Kurdish referendum stand-offFinancial Times Western powers press Iraq Kurd leaders to shelve 'very risky' independence voteReuters Iraq lawmakers vote to sack governor over Kurdish independence voteFRANCE 24 BBC News -Foreign Policy (blog) all 201 news articles »

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Iraq - Attack (14 September 2017) - France Diplomatie (press release) Fri, 15 Sep 2017 15:23:11 GMT

France Diplomatie (press release)

Iraq - Attack (14 September 2017) France Diplomatie (press release) We offer our condolences to the victims' loved ones and assure the Iraqi people of our solidarity. We condemn this despicable act, which must not compromise efforts under way to stabilize Iraq. We assure the Iraqi authorities of our support in the ... and more »

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Iraq sentences Russian national to death for IS links - ABC News Wed, 13 Sep 2017 08:10:47 GMT

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Iraq sentences Russian national to death for IS links ABC News Earlier this week, Iraqi forces announced they were holding more than 1,300 foreign women and children from 14 countries at a camp for displaced people in northern Iraq. The individuals from 14 countries surrendered to Kurdish forces at the end of ... Iraq sentences Russian Isil fighter to death by hanging in first ruling ...Telegraph.co.uk ISIS jihadi sentenced to DEATH in Iraq after being arrested when he ran out of ammunitionExpress.co.uk Russian who joined ISIS in Iraq sentenced to hangingNew York Post all 47 news articles »

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Iraq sentences ISIS foreign fighter to death - CNN International Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:12:34 GMT

CNN International

Iraq sentences ISIS foreign fighter to death CNN International The man was arrested by Iraqi forces during an operation to retake the eastern bank of Mosul -- the country's second largest city -- from ISIS earlier this year. In July, Iraq's Prime Minister announced that all of Mosul had been recaptured from the ... Iraq parliament rejects Kurdish independence referendumAljazeera.com Iraq holding hundreds of foreign IS family membersMiami Herald Iraq holds 1300 foreign wives and children of IS suspectsBBC News Reuters -Bloomberg all 238 news articles »

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Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack in Southern Iraq - Wall Street Journal (subscription) Fri, 15 Sep 2017 04:40:38 GMT

Wall Street Journal (subscription)

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Attack in Southern Iraq Wall Street Journal (subscription) BAGHDAD—Gunmen stormed a restaurant in southern Iraq after blowing up a car bomb outside, killing 84 people, an Iraqi official said, in an attack for which Islamic State has claimed responsibility. Thursday's attack, along a highway near the southern ...

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Shell says to exit Iraq's Majnoon oil field - Platts Fri, 15 Sep 2017 10:01:35 GMT

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Shell says to exit Iraq's Majnoon oil field Platts "Shell remains otherwise firmly committed to Iraq ," Shell said in an emailed statement. "By leaving Majnoon, Shell will be in a stronger position to focus its efforts on the development and growth of the Basrah Gas Company, and the Nebras ... and more »