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Iraq Threatens To Cut Off Kurdish Region's Airports After Independence Vote - NPR Wed, 27 Sep 2017 18:23:21 GMT

NPR

Iraq Threatens To Cut Off Kurdish Region's Airports After Independence Vote NPR Iraq's government says it will block international flights from the region's airports, a retaliatory move after the country's Kurdish region overwhelmingly voted in favor of independence. More than 92 percent voted to separate from Iraq, according to ... Iraq Escalates Dispute With Kurds, Threatening Military ActionNew York Times Kurds vote overwhelmingly in favor of independence from IraqCNN Kurdistan votes for independence from Iraq with 93% saying 'yes'Telegraph.co.uk Vox -Newsweek -News & Observer all 1,968 news articles »

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Singapore Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops in Terror War - The Diplomat Wed, 27 Sep 2017 20:05:48 GMT

The Diplomat

Singapore Defense Minister Visits Iraq Troops in Terror War The Diplomat This week, Singapore's defense minister Ng Eng Hen visited the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical team deployed in Iraq which is supporting the U.S.-led Global Coalition to Counter ISIL. The move put the spotlight on the city-state's deepening role ... SAF medical team provides 'excellent medical care' for coalition soldiers in Iraq: Ng Eng HenChannel NewsAsia all 9 news articles »

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Iraq: ISIL kills seven soldiers in Anbar province - Aljazeera.com Wed, 27 Sep 2017 09:13:13 GMT

Aljazeera.com

Iraq: ISIL kills seven soldiers in Anbar province Aljazeera.com Iraqi forces were bringing reinforcements to the area under attack, near the city of Ramadi, as clashes continued several hours after the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL, also known as ISIS) fighters attacked the troops with suicide car ... Iraq forces defeat IS group incursion near RamadiFRANCE 24 all 22 news articles »

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Turkish nationalist leader says thousands ready to fight for Iraq Turkmen - Reuters Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:03:27 GMT

Reuters

Turkish nationalist leader says thousands ready to fight for Iraq Turkmen Reuters The city, home to Kurds, Arabs and Turkmens, has been controlled by Kurdish peshmerga fighters since 2014 and Kurdish authorities included it in this week's referendum for Kurdish independence in northern Iraq, angering the Baghdad government. Iraq Turkmen to set up 'popular guard' to secure KirkukAnadolu Agency all 4 news articles »

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5 things for September 27: Roy Moore, Puerto Rico, Russia probe, Iraq, Saudi Arabia - CNN Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:02:56 GMT

CNN

5 things for September 27: Roy Moore, Puerto Rico, Russia probe, Iraq, Saudi Arabia CNN (CNN) Ready for a vacay? Then check out the 10 most popular cities for international travelers. Now, here's what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door. (You can also get "5 Things You Need to Know Today" delivered to your inbox daily. and more »

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Putin, Erdogan Set To Discuss Syria, Iraq During Talks In Ankara - RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Wed, 27 Sep 2017 19:57:57 GMT

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Putin, Erdogan Set To Discuss Syria, Iraq During Talks In Ankara RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Ankara on September 28 for talks set to touch on Syria and Iraq. Putin's one-day working visit to the Turkish capital comes three days after the two leaders ... Syria, northern Iraq expected to top agenda of Erdoğan, Putin meetingDaily Sabah all 28 news articles »

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Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq - Department of Defense Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:18:47 GMT

Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS in Syria, Iraq Department of Defense SOUTHWEST ASIA, Sept. 27, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 48 strikes consisting of 54 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials ... and more »

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Hanging of 42 prisoners in Iraq raises concern over flawed due process – UN rights chief - UN News Centre Wed, 27 Sep 2017 13:08:05 GMT

UN News Centre

Hanging of 42 prisoners in Iraq raises concern over flawed due process – UN rights chief UN News Centre 27 September 2017 – The mass hanging of 42 prisoners on Sunday in a prison in southern Iraq raises massive concerns over the country's use of the death penalty, the UN human rights chief said Wednesday. “I am appalled to learn of the execution of 42 ... UN criticizes mass execution of 42 ISIS members in IraqRudaw UN human rights office decries 'mass hanging' of 42 in IraqFox News UN 'appalled' at mass hangings in Iraq, concerned more may followTODAYonline Channel NewsAsia all 10 news articles »

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NEW DETAILS: Iraq War veteran death could cause roadblock for prosecutors - WSB Atlanta Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:53:36 GMT

WSB Atlanta

NEW DETAILS: Iraq War veteran death could cause roadblock for prosecutors WSB Atlanta In 2014, the Iraq War veteran supposedly vanished from his Kennesaw home, a home that belonged to his friend, Brad Clement. Three years later authorities found Massner's body buried in the backyard, but the Cobb County district attorney charged Clement ... and more »

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Kurds in Iraq vote in historic independence referendum - Washington Post Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:29:42 GMT

Washington Post

Kurds in Iraq vote in historic independence referendum Washington Post IRBIL, Iraq — Kurds packed polling stations across northern Iraq on Monday in a historic referendum on independence despite vigorous opposition from the country's central government as well as regional and world powers. Church bells tolled, and imams ... Iraq, Turkey Threaten Kurdistan's Oil Boom After Controversial Independence VoteWall Street Journal (subscription) Tensions rise in Iraq before Kurdish referendumAljazeera.com Iraq's Kurds Await Backlash After Millions Vote on StatehoodBloomberg BBC News -Reuters -The News Tribune all 1,541 news articles »