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Tensions rise in Iraq ahead of Kurdish referendum - Aljazeera.com Sun, 24 Sep 2017 11:19:43 GMT

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Tensions rise in Iraq ahead of Kurdish referendum Aljazeera.com Hundreds demonstrated in eastern Iraq against a planned referendum on the secession of northern Iraq's Kurdish region, which neighbouring countries and Western powers fear could break up the country and stir regional ethnic and sectarian conflict. Iran halts flights to Iraq's Kurdish region in retaliation for independence voteReuters Iran blocks flights to Iraq's Kurdish region ahead of independence voteWashington Post Next Middle East War? Kurdish Referendum Brings Hope And Fears of New Conflict to IraqNewsweek ABC News -Fox News all 1,112 news articles »

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Iran strikes IS bases on Syria-Iraq border with drones - Washington Post Sun, 24 Sep 2017 18:33:53 GMT

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Iran strikes IS bases on Syria-Iraq border with drones Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's state TV is reporting that the country's elite Revolutionary Guard has targeted bases belonging to the Islamic State group in eastern Syria with drone strikes. IRINN TV's report says the IRGC's drones destroyed IS bases and ... VIDEO: Iranian armed drones strike ISIS near Syria-Iraq bordersAMN Al-Masdar News (registration) all 10 news articles »

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Demi Lovato to help war-scarred children in Iraq - Page Six Sun, 24 Sep 2017 14:08:45 GMT

Page Six

Demi Lovato to help war-scarred children in Iraq Page Six Demi Lovato was named a Global Citizen ambassador at the organization's annual music festival Saturday, championing the mental health of thousands of children displaced within Iraq and other vulnerable communities. The singer and Global Citizen will ... and more »

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The Latest: Iraq recaps opposition to planned Kurdish vote - ABC News Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:53:04 GMT

Sacramento Bee

The Latest: Iraq recaps opposition to planned Kurdish vote ABC News Iraq's top diplomat is reiterating its government's opposition to Iraqi Kurds' planned independence vote next week. Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari told the U.S. General Assembly on Saturday that the central government views the vote as ... Iraq seeks other nations' help to build a nuclear reactorSacramento Bee At UN Assembly, Iraq outlines vision for post-conflict reconstructionUN News Centre Iraq asks UN for help to build new nuclear power reactorReuters Las Vegas Sun all 23 news articles »

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Hours Before Referendum, Iraq Orders Kurdistan Region to Hand Over Control of Border Crossings, Airports - Haaretz Sun, 24 Sep 2017 19:10:24 GMT

Haaretz

Hours Before Referendum, Iraq Orders Kurdistan Region to Hand Over Control of Border Crossings, Airports Haaretz A boy rides a bicycle with the flag of Kurdistan in Tuz Khurmato, Iraq underneath a sign supporting the upcoming Kurdish independence referendum on September 24, 2017. THAIER AL-SUDANI/REUTERS ... and more »

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Talks continuing with Shell about Iraq's Majnoon oil field: oil minister - Reuters Sun, 24 Sep 2017 11:06:02 GMT

Reuters

Talks continuing with Shell about Iraq's Majnoon oil field: oil minister Reuters FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Oil Minister Jabar Ali al-Luaibi speaks during a media conference in Baghdad, Iraq, May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily. BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi oil minister Jabar al-Luaibi said on Sunday talks are continuing with Royal Dutch ... Iraq Asks UN to Help Build New Nuclear Power ReactorFinancial Tribune all 3 news articles »

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Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Fri, 22 Sep 2017 12:07:39 GMT

Department of Defense

Military Strikes Target ISIS Terrorists in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Sept. 22, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 21 strikes consisting of 58 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... and more »

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Iraq executes 42 convicts for terrorism - NEWS.com.au (blog) Sun, 24 Sep 2017 17:50:35 GMT

Iraq executes 42 convicts for terrorism NEWS.com.au (blog) Those executed were convicted in different cases of killing security forces and involvement in terrorist attacks, the statement said without giving further details. Iraq is engaged in a US-backed campaign aimed at recapturing vast swathes of its ... and more »

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Civilian deaths are 'price you pay' to beat Isis, says British general in Iraq - The Independent Sun, 24 Sep 2017 12:39:32 GMT

The Australian

Civilian deaths are 'price you pay' to beat Isis, says British general in Iraq The Independent A British general in Iraq has said the deaths of innocent people caught up in coalition air strikes against Isis are the “price you pay” for defeating the extremists. More than 5,000 civilians have been killed in attacks by the US-led mission against ... Top British commander in Iraq reveals grim cost of beating ISISThe Australian all 7 news articles »

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Iraq's minorities fear for their future - BBC News Fri, 22 Sep 2017 23:31:48 GMT

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Iraq's minorities fear for their future BBC News A slight octogenarian dressed in loose white garments, Sheikh Mirza looks an unlikely warrior against the fighters of so-called Islamic State (IS). Nevertheless, the Yazidi leader says that when they approached his ancestral village two years ago he ... Nina Shea: How to help Iraq's religious minoritiesFox News all 17 news articles »