Crescent Petroleum CEO Majid Jafar on what is at stake for Iraq's oil sector if the conflict in the country escalates.
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Tag Archives: Iraq
3 Iranian Troops Killed in Attack Near Iraq Border
Attack near border with Iraq kills 3 Iranian border guards, news agency says ...read more
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Baghdad a ‘legitimate threat’ to fall, Pentagon says
Ninety U.S. military advisers arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday to begin assessing Iraqi security forces' ability to regain control of the embattled country, with the Pentagon acknowledging for the first time that the Iraqi capital could fall to Islamist militants.
A general view from a helicopter shows Baghdad, Iraq, Monday, June ...read more
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Milbank: Obama’s political bogey on the golf course
By Dana Milbank On June 14, Sunni rebels threatened Baghdad after seizing much of Iraq — and President Obama fearlessly played a round at the Sunnylands Golf Course in Rancho Mirage, Calif. The next day, the militants posted pictures of their mass execution of Shiite members of Iraq's security forces — and ...read more
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Asian shares wilt, oil prices rise on Iraq fears
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares were on the back foot early on Wednesday, taking their cue from Wall Street as the deepening crisis in Iraq and a report that the U.S. could be loosening restrictions on crude exports triggered a rally in oil prices.
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Western-born jihadists join ISIS fight
The extremist Sunni militants sweeping across Iraq may have a singular goal, but there's a broad coalition of recruits from outside of the Middle East willing to help them achieve it.
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UN: At Least 1,075 Killed in Iraq in June
UN: At least 1,075 killed in Iraq in June, mostly civilians; fighting, executions, bombings ...read more
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Iraq, militants fight for oil refinery
The sprawling offensive by militants in Iraq has now reached the country's largest oil refinery.
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Kurdish Leader Cites 'New Reality' in Iraq
Kurdish leader cites 'new reality' in Iraq as Kerry returns for 2nd day of crisis talks ...read more
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German Business Optimism Slips Amid Ukraine, Iraq
Survey shows growing concerns in Germany of economic impact of crises in Ukraine, Iraq ...read more
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Iraq, militants fight for oil refinery
The huge offensive by militants in Iraq has reached the country's largest oil refinery -- but it's unclear who has control.
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Kerry Back in Iraq, Meeting With Kurdish Leader
Kerry returns to Iraq for 2nd day of crisis talks, seeking support from key Kurdish leader ...read more
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ISIS: Iraq today and possibly Jordan tomorrow
Don't be fooled by its name: The terror group "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" plans to attack well beyond the borders of those two countries. After snatching an Iraq-Jordan checkpoint, Amman is on high alert. ...read more
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In Mosul, Iraq, feared crackdown by militants has not materialized
By Nabih Bulos For days, the northern Iraqi city of Mosul was flush with rumors of an imminent onslaught by Al Qaeda-inspired militants, prompting the mayor to appeal to "men who love death with honor" to mount a defense even as others fled. ...read more
Source: Los Angeles Times
U.S. special forces get legal protection in Iraq, Pentagon says
Troops sent over to advise the Iraqi army against militants will not be subject to Iraq's judicial process - a key first step to U.S. involvement ...read more
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Shiite villagers describe ‘massacre’ in northern Iraq
By Abigail Hauslohner TAZA, Iraq — The villagers lowered 15 bodies into a mass grave here Monday. Two of the dead were young girls. The rest were men. All had been executed at point-blank range by al-Qaeda-inspired rebels and their allies, during what witnesses say was an attack aimed at destroying four Shiite ...read more
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Capitol Hill concerns over prosecution immunity for US troops in Iraq
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com (Fox News Online) MEMBERS OF CONGRESS voice concern that the Obama administration has not gotten strong enough assurances that US troops heading to Iraq will be immune from prosecution for any alleged offenses committed while serving there. ISIS joins with Saddam loyalists in bloody quest for control of Iraq Kerry says Iraq ...read more
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Obama Lining Up ISIS Targets and Keeps 'Prerogative' To Strike
President Obama is lining up ISIS targets in Iraq and may launch an attack on the militant Islamic militia that is threatening Baghdad even if he does not get an agreement with the Iraqi regime, Secretary of State John Kerry said today. ...read more
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Iraq's fugitive V.P. on this crisis
CNN's Ivan Watson interviews Iraq's fugitive vice president, Tariq al Hashemi, who fled Iraq to Turkey in 2012.
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Iraq; Immigration; Hillary's taxes
Your political headlines in 90 seconds: GOP split on Iraq; McCarthy on immigration; Hillary discusses paying taxes.
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Insurgents in Iraq seize main border crossing with Jordan as Kerry arrives for talks
By Liz Sly BAGHDAD — Al-Qaeda renegades seized control of Iraq's main border crossing with Jordan late Sunday, sustaining their onslaught against crumbling Iraqi security forces as Secretary of State John F. Kerry arrived in Baghdad. Read full article >> ...read more
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A Survey Says: Poll Shows No Consensus in U.S. for Helping in Iraq
By By MARJORIE CONNELLY Republicans are more likely to disagree with President Obama's cautious approach and to express concern about a possible increase in terrorism at home. ...read more
Source: The New York Times
John Kerry arrives in Iraq
As militants snatch city after city, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Iraq on Monday.
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Kerry arrives in Baghdad for talks amid threat of sectarian war
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com SECRETARY OF STATE holds talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and other political leaders in an attempt to create a more inclusive government and defuse a Sunni insurgency that is cutting a path through Western Iraq. Cheney, Paul clash highlights divide over US foreign policy in Iraq, MideastKerry warns ...read more
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Iraq at Risk Again: How Did We Get Here So Fast?
Iraq at risk again: A look at how the nation fell back into crisis after 9 years of US-led war ...read more
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Militants blitz through Iraq's western desert
Sunni militants have blitzed through the vast desert of western Iraq, capturing four towns and three border crossings and deepening the predicament of the Shiite-led government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
A fighter, center left, with the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) takes control of a traffic ...read more
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Militant Group's Surge in Iraq Fans Regional Fears
Militants are gaining ground in Iraq
In central Iraq, Kurdish forces are fighting back against the Sunni militants. CNN's Arwa Damon reports.
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ISIS takes key border town in Iraq
ISIS captured a key town on the border between Iraq and Syria. They now control 70 percent of Anbar province.
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Long-dead militant's battle plan resurrected in Iraq
By Shashank Bengali In early 2004, U.S. officials called a news conference in Baghdad to trumpet an intelligence coup: an intercepted letter from the head of Al Qaeda in Iraq setting forth his vision while outlining his worries about his organization's ability to combat an improving, American-backed Iraqi security... ...read more
Source: Los Angeles Times
Iraq’s Military Seen as Unlikely to Turn the Tide
By By ALISSA J. RUBIN and MICHAEL R. GORDON Recent assessments by Western officials and military experts indicate that about a quarter of Iraq's military forces are “combat ineffective.” ...read more
Source: The New York Times
Editorial: Obama’s wrongheaded reluctance to help the moderate opposition in Syria
By Editorial Board AS THE TERRORIST group known as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) rampages across Iraq, the illogic of President Obama's reluctance to help the moderate opposition in neighboring Syria becomes ever clearer. The Syrian Free Army wants to fight the jihadists. But as ISIS consolidated gains in Iraq last ...read more
Source: The Washington Post
Ayatollah of Iran Says U.S. Should Avoid Iraq
By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said the dispute is “between those who want Iraq to join the U.S. camp and those who seek an independent Iraq.” ...read more
Source: The New York Times
Cheney, Paul clash highlights divide over US foreign policy in Iraq, Mideast
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com FORMER VICE PRESIDENT Dick Cheney and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul widen their divide over American foreign policy in Iraq and the larger Middle East, debating the level of involvement the U.S. should have in the region.Kerry warns against terror 'spillover'New House leader: US strategy for Iraq should be 'everything is ...read more
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ISIS takes key border town in Iraq
ISIS captured a key town on the border between Iraq and Syria. They now control 70 percent of Anbar province.
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Iraq: Six things you need to know
Michael Holmes answers six big questions about Iraq and explains why it's so hard for the U.S. to win there.
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ISIS fighters sweep through Anbar province, control most of Iraq’s western border
By Liz Sly BAGHDAD — Al-Qaeda renegades captured three more towns in the Iraqi province of Anbar on Sunday as they pressed their onslaught against Iraq's crumbling security forces into the far west of the country. Read full article >> ...read more
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Obama: U.S. cannot solve Iraq's problems alone
By Joseph Tanfani The radical Sunni Muslim group advancing in Iraq, though it puts the Middle East's stability at risk, is “just one of a number of organizations” in the region that pose a threat to U.S. interests, President Obama said Sunday. ...read more
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Cheney, Paul Trade Criticism Over Iraq War
Republican split on Iraq: Dick Cheney still supports war; Ron Paul says it's emboldened Iran ...read more
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Who are the reliable sources about Iraq?
Jonathan Landay and Peter Beinart discuss if those responsible for the Iraq war should be considered reliable sources.
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New House leader: US strategy for Iraq should be 'everything is on the table'
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com REP. KEVIN McCARTHY, right, the new House majority leader, says the US' strategy for intervening in the Iraq crisis should include sending troops to stop the widespread sectarian violence threatening to take over that country.Kerry scrambles to shore up faltering Iraqi state on Middle East swingISIS captures fourth town since ...read more
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Sen. Feinstein: "Iraq a threat to U.S."
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) believes there will be plots to kill Americans if the crisis in Iraq is not contained.
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ISIS takes key border town in Iraq
ISIS captured a key town on the border between Iraq and Syria. They now control 70 percent of Anbar province.
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Two Legendary Reporters' take on Iraq
On Iraq: Woodward and Bernstein say between Bush and Obama there is enough blame to go all around.
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In devising a plan in Iraq, U.S. looks to its Yemen model
By Kathleen Hennessey As they plan their response to the crisis in Iraq, President Obama and his top aides are hoping to replicate elements of an often-overlooked and relatively successful U.S. military operation in another war-ravaged Middle East nation: Yemen. ...read more
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Paul: A Civil War in Iraq
Sen. Rand Paul (R) Kentucky predicts a power vacuum in Iraq if PM Maliki leaves -- and says a civil war is possible.
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On Iraq: What would Rand Paul do?
Sen. Rand Paul (R) Kentucky -- The United States should have a full debate and "consensus on Iraq."
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Iran’s leader says Tehran and Washington not aligned on Iraq
By Jason Rezaian TEHRAN — Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made remarks Sunday that lessened any remaining possibility of military cooperation between the Islamic republic and the United States in securing Iraq against an onslaught from al-Qaeda-inspired militants. Read full article >> ...read more
Source: The Washington Post
Iran's Top Leader Opposes US Intervention in Iraq
A Day in the Life of a Journalist in Baghdad
Dispatched to cover the crisis in Iraq, ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz - who is on her 23rd trip to Iraq - with the help of ABC News producers Cindy Smith and Bartley Price, chronicled a day working and reporting in Baghdad on June... ...read more
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Iraqi Military Out of Hellfires in Battle Against ISIS
The Iraqi military ran out of Hellfire missiles six days ago, and though the U.S. is rushing more missiles into the country, Iraq has only two modified Cessna aircraft to launch them in their battle against the radical Islamic militia ISIS. ...read more
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Iran's Top Leader Opposes US Intervention in Iraq
ISIS captures fourth town since Friday as Kerry arrives in Middle East
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com SUNNI MUSLIM MILITANTS capture a fourth town in western Iraq's Anbar province late Saturday, putting more pressure on Iraq's embattled government as Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in the region. Kerry scrambles to shore up faltering Iraqi state on Middle East swingSomali-Americas leave homes, friends in Minnesota to fight ...read more
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Oil price risks put inflation back in focus
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Iraq will be foremost in investors' minds in the coming week as oil price risk has returned to markets, complicating the task for central banks whose policies are beginning to diverge for the first time since the global financial crisis.
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Iraq
A strategic border crossing and three other towns in western Iraq fell Saturday to the control of ISIS militants, a senior Iraqi security official said.
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Key Iraqi refinery under siege by militants likely to be captured
Security forces occupying Iraq's largest oil refinery remained besieged by fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria Saturday as American and Kurdish officials warned the garrison probably could not hold out much longer unless relieved.
June 17, 2014 image taken from video uploaded to a militant social media account, ...read more
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Sunni militants capture 2 towns as offensive pushes into western Iraq
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com SUNNI FIGHTERS led by an Al Qaeda-inspired militant group expand their offensive in a volatile western province, capturing two strategic towns and the first border crossing with Syria to fall on the Iraqi side.Shiite cleric issues threat to US military advisers as Iraq militants take border postEarlier plan to help ...read more
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Iraq, Syria Conflicts Merge, Feed off Each Other
Iraq, Syria enmeshed in explosive conflict as Sunni militants carve out cross border fiefdom ...read more
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In Shiite Heartland of Iraq, Volunteers Get Set for a ‘Defensive Jihad’
By By THOMAS ERDBRINK In Iraq's Shiite heartland, volunteers have revived battalions of the Mahdi Army, one of the dominant groups preparing for battle after a call for a “defensive jihad” by a high-ranking ayatollah. ...read more
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Iraq: Six questions you need to know
Michael Holmes answers six big questions about Iraq and explains why it's so hard for the U.S. to win there.
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Iraq militia parades as insurgents seize crossing
Thousands of heavily-armed Shiite militiamen paraded through several Iraqi cities on Saturday as Sunni militants seized two strategically located towns in what appeared to be a new offensive in the western Anbar province.
Volunteers of the newly formed "Peace Brigades" participate in a parade in Basra, Iraq's second-largest city, 340 miles ...read more
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Fmr. Amb.: Anyone better than Maliki
Samir Sumaida'ie, Iraq's former ambassador to the U.S., warns Iraq is on the verge of splintering and disintegrating.
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Shiite cleric warns US military advisers as ISIS seizes key border post
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com A TOP SHIITE CLERIC loyal to firebrand Muqtada al-Sadr has referred to US military advisers en route to Iraq as 'the occupier' and warned 'we will be ready for you if you are back.'Earlier plan to help Iraq military reportedly hamstrung by lack of resources, distrust'We did not know': 9 ...read more
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Advisers set to arrive
The initial group of U.S. military advisers will arrive in Iraq on Saturday, a senior defense official said, as crowds paraded nationwide in a show of unity for the government.
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Early plan to help Iraq army marked by distrust over Iran, report claims
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com A WHITE HOUSE PLAN to gather intelligence on Sunni militants operating in Iraq was hamstrung by lack of resources and suspicion that sensitive information would fall into Iran's hands, according to a Wall Street Journal report.'We did not know': 9 times the Obama administration was blindsidedIraq Prime Minister al-Maliki ...read more
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Iraq Insurgents Reaping Wealth as They Advance
By By ROD NORDLAND and ALISSA J. RUBIN Behind the image of savagery that the extremists of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria present lies a disciplined organization that employs social media and sophisticated financial strategies. ...read more
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Fareed's Take: A Plan B for Iraq
Fareed argues that given a united Iraq is unlikely. Instead, the U.S. should support the country's enclaves of stability.
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Secret video of ISIS smuggled out of Iraq
A man who fled from Mosul, Iraq, shows Arwa Damon video that provides a glimpse into how ISIS is winning over people.
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Obama: We gave Iraq a chance
CNN's Kate Bolduan sits down with President Obama to discuss Iraq and Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.
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What will U.S. 'advisers' do in Iraq?
CNN's Nic Robertson explains what U.S. military advisers might do in the fight against Jihadist group ISIS in Iraq.
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What dangers does the U.S. face in Iraq?
CNN's Barbara Starr looks at some of the rescue plans that may be used if the U.S. military faces danger in Iraq.
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Questions and Answers About the Crisis in Iraq
By By THE NEW YORK TIMES New York Times correspondents in Iraq respond to questions about the insurgency, sectarian strife and United States policy options. ...read more
Source: The New York Times
Oil Tops $107 as Iraq Refinery Battle Goes On
Oil rises above $107 a barrel as battle for Iraq's biggest refinery goes on ...read more
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US Seeks Legal Protection for Troops Going to Iraq
US seeking legal protections for troops heading to Iraq, which Iraq refused to sign in 2011 ...read more
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'WE DID NOT KNOW' 9 times the Obama Team was blindsided
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Iraq PM under pressure amid militant offensiveOPINION: Religious cleansing of Iraq's ChristiansSyria car bomb kills 34Megyn Kelly vs. Cheney: An accountability moment for ex-veep VIDEO: Rove says Obama 'moving in right direction' ...read more
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300 U.S. advisers heading for Iraq
The White House is deploying as many as 300 military advisers to Iraq to assess the might of ISIS.
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Obama says he'll send 300 military advisors to Iraq
President Barack Obama announced Thursday that the United States will send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq in response to the country’s request for assistance after militants seized wide swaths of its territory.
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Iraq's prime minister al-Maliki fighting for political survival amid militant push
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com NOURI AL-MALIKI — Iraq's Shiite prime minister, embattled by the militant offensive sweeping his country's north, faces growing calls for him to be forced out of office as Al-Qaeda inspired insurgents press closer to Baghdad.Somali-Americans leave to fight with ISISEXPLAINER: The origin of Sunni-Shiite hatredsBaghdad claims forces hold refineryVIDEO: How ...read more
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Oil Near 9-Month High as Iraq Battles for Refinery
Oil prices hover near 9-month highs as Iraq desperately battles militants over refinery ...read more
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What will U.S. advisers do in Iraq?
How big of a threat is ISIS really? The White House wants to find out and is deploying as many as 300 military advisers to Iraq to assess the might of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
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What will 300 advisers do in Iraq?
CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks to Retired Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling about U.S. military options in Iraq.
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How will Iraq affect Obama's legacy?
Carl Bernstein and Bill Kristol discuss the political implications of the crisis in Iraq on Pres. Obama's legacy.
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Can mission creep in Iraq be avoided?
President Obama is about to send up to 300 military advisers to Iraq in an attempt to stabilize a situation that is rapidly disintegrating. Obama had hoped that the end of the Iraq war would be a key accomplishment of his administration. But just as he thought it was safe ...read more
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Iraq: Al-Maliki's Rivals Jockey to Replace Him
Rivals of Iraq's prime minister jockey to replace him, blaming him for nation's crisis ...read more
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What are U.S. military options in Iraq?
President Barack Obama announced Thursday he is sending up to 300 military advisers to Iraq, and could down the road authorize targeted military action, if necessary.
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Obama To Send Up To 300 U.S. Military Advisers To Iraq
President Obama said today he is prepared to send up to 300 U.S. military advisers to Iraq to assist in training and advising Iraqi forces as the tense situation in the country continues to escalate ...read more
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Expert: Assistance to Iraq must come soon
CNN's Jim Clancy speaks to Middle East expert Ahmed Ali about the battle for control of Iraq.
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Obama announces he is sending up to 300 troops back to Iraq as advisers
By William Branigin President Obama announced Thursday that he is sending up to 300 U.S. troops to Iraq to help Iraqi military forces deal with an onslaught by radical Islamist fighters inspired by al-Qaeda. Addressing the Iraq situation in a statement from the White House Briefing Room, Obama insisted that he would not ...read more
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Obama to Speak on Iraq; US Weighs Its Options
Obama to speak on Iraq fighting; US weighs options, including pressing al-Maliki to step down ...read more
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France Discusses Military Options for Iraq, Syria
French president discusses potential military options for Iraq, Syria amid extremist advances ...read more
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Lawmakers, allies reportedly press White House to push out Iraq PM
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com AS PRESIDENT OBAMA mulls military action in Iraq, lawmakers in Congress and Arab diplomats reportedly press the administration to call on Iraq's political parties to form a new government without Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, far left. Outgunned Kurds hope looming Baghdad battle buys them some timeBaghdad claims security forces hold ...read more
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Iraqi Kurds hope coming Baghdad battle buys them some time
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com OUTGUNNED BY Al Qaeda-aligned militants, the Kurds of northern Iraq prepare for a bloody and brutal battle to defend their ancestral homeland. US F-18s fly missions over Iraq as Obama mulls options with Hill leadersMilitants, Iraq security forces clash at country's largest oil refineryObama eyes Special Forces optionOPINION: Maliki ...read more
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Mukasey on mishandling of Iraq
Michael Mukasey tells Don Lemon he thinks the mishandling of Iraq occurred after the invasion.
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Official: 150 Australians Fighting in Syria, Iraq
Australia estimates 150 of its citizens are fighting in Syria and Iraq and fears their return ...read more
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Flash Points: What are U.S. options to combat ISIS in Iraq?
CBS News Homeland Security Correspondent Bob Orr and CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate discuss whether the Obama administration's hands are tied in combating the al Qaeda-inspired militant group that has seized parts of Iraq and threatens Baghdad's government. ...read more
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Vets open up about Iraq's current state
Gary Tuchman talks with veterans that fought in the Iraq war about their views on the current situation in the country.
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Christians in Iraq threatened
On a dusty street corner in the Christian enclave of Bartilla, Iraq, Yousuf and his friends try to pretend that things are normal.
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What Gov. Perry would do in Iraq
Govs. Perry and Chafee debate what they would do in Iraq with S.E. Cupp and Stephanie Cutter.
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Will Iraq bring U.S., Iran together?
How can it be? The United States and Iran, sworn enemies for 35 years, are talking about working together to quell the al Qaeda-inspired insurgency sweeping northern Iraq.
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U.S. races to close intel gaps in Iraq as it hunts for militants
As CIA scrambles to gather more intelligence on ISIS, U.S. is now flying round-the-clock surveillance missions over Iraq ...read more
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OBAMA WEIGHS OPTIONS US flying F-18 surveillance missions over Iraq
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Militants, Iraq security forces clash at country's largest oil refineryKurds hope looming battle buys time for weapons upgradeObama eyes Special Forces optionOPINION: Iraq cannot survive with Maliki in charge ...read more
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Iraq asks US for air power
Iraq asks the U.S. for help in the wake of continued militant attacks in the country. CNN's Jim Sciutto reports.
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Iraq crisis: Time for al-Maliki to go?
Some U.S. lawmakers say it is time for a new government in Iraq. Experts Robin Wright and Daniel Benjamin weigh in.
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Extremists try to win over Iraqis with restraint in captured city
Muslim extremist group stopping short of widely enforcing strict brand of Islamic law in Iraq's second-largest city but that may only be temporary ...read more
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Iraq Fights Militants Around Oil Refinery
Iraq battles militants at main oil refinery and in city near Syrian border ...read more
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Iraqi Oil Refinery Ablaze as Army and Militants Clash
By By ROD NORDLAND Attackers from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria have surrounded the refinery in Baiji for the past week, but the military has been able to withstand their attacks. ...read more
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US races to close Iraq intelligence gaps as Obama rules out airstrikes
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com PRESIDENT OBAMA has ruled out carrying out airstrikes against Al Qaeda-inspired militants, pictured left, in Iraq due to a lack of sufficient intelligence to establish military targets, according to a Wall Street Journal report.Obama under pressure to detail Iraq strategy ahead of Hill meetingMilitants lay siege to Iraq's largest oil ...read more
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Iraq
For the government of Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki, the importance of holding on to Baquba cannot be overstated.
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Iraq general on militant onslaught: "Our goal is to liberate our cities"
Despite turmoil, spokesman for the Interior Ministry denies Iraq is in the midst of a sectarian civil war ...read more
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Iraq says it stopped Islamic militants 35 miles from Baghdad
By Nabih Bulos, Patrick J. McDonnell Islamic insurgents who swept through northern and central Iraq, inflicting humiliating defeats on government forces, met tough resistance Tuesday on the northeast approaches to the capital and officials said the advance had been halted. ...read more
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Blair on Iraq: This challenge is complex
Tony Blair discusses whether the allied invasion of Iraq in 2003 is responsible for the crisis that Iraq is facing now.
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Can Nouri al-Maliki unify Iraq?
Randi Kaye takes a closer look at Iraq's Prime Minister and whether he has the power to prevent a civil war.
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Iraqi premier Maliki gaining strength as sectarian strife tears nation apart
By Liz Sly BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is tightening his hold on power in response to the catastrophe unfolding in Iraq, even as his critics blame his policies for causing the mayhem that is tearing the country apart. Read full article >> ...read more
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Opinion: Obama's Iraq options limited
Former State Dept. adviser says it's short-sighted to think the U.S. and Iran can work together in Iraq
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Wall Street warily watching Iraq, oil prices
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Traders are bracing for more volatility in markets as fighting in Iraq intensifies, with the recent rise in crude oil prices posing risks to the strong rally in U.S. stocks.
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A look at Iraq's dividing lines
Atika Shubert explains the cultural and political dividing lines that could lead to a fractured Iraq.
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Iraq crisis: Who's to blame?
CNN's Hala Gorani speaks with Douglas Ollivant, former director for Iraq at the U.S. National Security Council.
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IN TERRORISTS' HANDSIraqi insurgents flaunt seized US military vehicles
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Report: White House mulls special forces in Iraq crisisVIDEO: Special forces protecting US assets Fighting north of Baghdad kills 44 detainees KURTZ: The debate over who can debate Iraq messKrauthammer: Obama 'removed the glue' in Iraq VIDEO: Iraq fortifies Baghdad as militants gain ground ...read more
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Iraq: Signs Emerge of Reprisal Sectarian Killings
Signs emerge of possible sectarian slaughter of Sunnis in Iraq, as 44 detainees killed ...read more
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Rep. shares combat perspective on Iraq
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard , (D) Hawaii, is a combat veteran who currently opposes U.S. airstrikes in Iraq.
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Iraq; Clinton 2016; Perry on gay rights
Your political headlines in 90 seconds: Obama must make decision about Iraq; Clinton on candidacy; Perry on gay rights.
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U.S. embassy on alert in Iraq
The staff of the U.S. embassy in Iraq was reduced for the first time since the invasion. CNN's Anderson Cooper reports.
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IRAQ IN TURMOIL White House reportedly mulls sending special forces
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com KURTZ: The debate over who can debate Iraq messSyrian war planes strike inside Iraq, sources say White House reportedly sees window for diplomacyOfficials: US-made Stinger missiles have likely fallen into ISIS handsKrauthammer: Obama 'removed the glue' in Iraq by withdrawing US troops ...read more
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US Troops Head to Iraq as Insurgents Gain Ground
As many as 275 armed U.S. service members could be sent in and around Iraq to help secure U.S. assets as President Obama nears a decision on an array of options for combating fast-moving Islamic insurgents, including airstrikes or a contingent of special forces. ...read more
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Why the sectarian divide in Iraq?
US Forces Move Into Iraq With Security Mission
Obama moves forces into Iraq to secure US interests as he weighs broader response ...read more
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ISIS has a weakness
Last week, Iraq's second-largest city of Mosul fell to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. In a few hours, the city's security forces had dropped their weapons and uniforms and fled. Since then, the militants introduced a political charter in Mosul and marched south, seizing additional towns ...read more
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ISIS claims control of government’s last outpost in northern Iraq; hundreds flee Tal Afar
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria claimed control Monday of the last major city that had been held by the government in northern Iraq.
Shiite tribal fighters raise their weapons and chant slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the northwest Baghdad's Shula neighborhood, Iraq, ...read more
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Why Iraq's military didn't stand up to ISIS
Anderson speaks with The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins about the Iraqi Military's performance against ISIS.
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U.S. IS in Pursuit Of Iranian Role In Talks on Iraq
By By MICHAEL R. GORDON and DAVID E. SANGER The United States sees potential meetings with Iran as an opportunity to discuss the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the Sunni extremist group. ...read more
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Bremer urges US action in Iraq (2/2)
The former envoy to Iraq under Pres. Bush comes OutFront to call for U.S. intervention in the country's crisis.
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Asian shares soft on anxiety over Iraq, Ukraine
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares struck a cautious tone on Tuesday as the double-whammy of a deepening conflict in Iraq and a gas dispute between Ukraine and Russia sapped investors' appetite for risk.
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Bremer urges US action in Iraq (1/2)
The former envoy to Iraq under Pres. Bush comes OutFront to call for U.S. intervention in the country's crisis.
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State Dept. blamed Iran for stoking Iraq chaos — now weighs alliance?
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com IRAN'S GOVERNMENT WAS cited months ago by the State Department as a prime instigator in Iraq ahead of the country's ongoing crisis with militants — whose supporters are shown above — underscoring the challenging situation the Obama administration faces as it considers whether to align with Iran to save Iraq. ...read more
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Obama: 275 US forces deploying to Iraq
President Barack Obama is notifying Congress that about 275 U.S. military personnel could deploy to Iraq.
Shiite tribal fighters raise their weapons and chant slogans against the al-Qaida-inspired Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in the northwest Baghdad's Shula neighborhood, Iraq, Monday, June 16, 2014.
Iraqi federal policemen watch as ...read more
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Who's to blame for Iraq chaos?
Crossfire host Van Jones asks Danielle Pletka who she thinks should take the responsibility for the recent chaos in Iraq.
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Does the U.S. have an Iraq obligation?
Does the U.S. have an obligation to help save Iraq? The New Yorker's Dexter Filkins on CNN.
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On GPS: How should U.S. respond in Iraq?
Fareed asks former U.S. officials, Ryan Crocker & Richard Haass, how the U.S. should respond to ISIS militants in Iraq.
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The only force in Iraq holding back ISIS?
Kurdish fighters, known as the Peshmerga, appear to be the only force in Iraq holding ISIS at bay. Arwa Damon reports.
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Inside the U.S. Embassy in Iraq Under Threat
The U.S. embassy in Baghdad bolsters its security as the threat from the fanatical Islamic militia ISIS grows in Iraq. ...read more
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Marines, Four US Warships Head Toward Iraq
About 100 Marines and Army troops were deployed to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad today and four warships steamed towards Iraq as tensions rose due to the advance of a radical Islamic insurgency. ...read more
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Gas prices inch downward, but Iraq upheaval could sent them soaring
By mglover@sacbee.com (Mark Glover) Sacramento-area gasoline prices continue to slowly recede, but energy analysts are warning of potentially significant cost spikes if tensions in Iraq boil over. ...read more
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U.S. and Iran Hint at Iraq Talks as Rebels Seize New City
By By ROD NORDLAND and THOMAS ERDBRINK Iraqi extremists took over the small city of Tal Afar, in northwestern Iraq, on Monday, and American and Iranian officials signaled a new willingness to work together on the crisis. ...read more
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Futures drop as Iraq turmoil continues
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures declined on Monday, on the heels of the S&P's biggest weekly drop since early April, as turmoil in Iraq sparked investor caution.
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Kerry: US Open to Talks With Iran Over Iraq, Won't Rule out Military Cooperation
Kerry: US open to talks with Iran over Iraq, won't rule out military cooperation ...read more
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Futures drop as Iraq turmoil continues
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures declined on Monday, on the heels of the S&P's biggest weekly drop since early April, as turmoil in Iraq sparked investor caution.
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Obama criticized over handling of Iraq
CNN's Athena Jones reports on the intense debate going on in Washington on how to handle the situation in Iraq.
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Officials: U.S. mulls direct talks with Iran over Iraq
The militant group fighting to take control of Iraq apparently posted photos on jihadi Internet forums seeming to show executions of Iraqi security forces.
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Twitter users blast Tony Blair's Iraq
Former British prime minister says 2003 invasion isn't to blame for current turmoil in Iraq, but critics denounce him as "warmonger" ...read more
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Purported executions in Iraq recall mass sectarian killings
By Nabih Bulos and Laura King In a chilling reminder of the mass sectarian killings eight years ago, an Al Qaeda splinter group that is waging a major offensive in Iraq posted gruesome photos online Sunday purporting to show the summary executions of dozens, perhaps hundreds, of Iraqi soldiers, and indicating that Shiite... ...read more
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Rise of Shiite Militias Poses a Threat to Iraq
The rise Shiite militias in face of Sunni militants poses dangers for strife-torn Iraq ...read more
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Tony Blair: 2003 invasion not to blame for Iraq fighting
Former British prime minister rejects as "simply not credible" arguments that Iraq would be stable had invasion not happened ...read more
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Iraq: A war reporter's view
Famed war correspondent John Burns talks to Brian Stelter about covering the Iraq conflicts, both currently & in 2003.
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Fareed's Take: Who lost Iraq?
As militants overtake key cities in Iraq and threaten Baghdad, Fareed takes a look at causes for the surge in conflict.
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'IT'S A JIHADIST DISNEYLAND':Rep: Iraq civil war major issue for US
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com HOUSE INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE CHAIR Rep. Mike Rogers, left, says the military uprising in Iraq by an Islamic militant group is 'as dangerous as it gets' and that the Obama administration must reunite with Arab nation partners to stop the surge. Iraq military halts advance of ISIS north of BaghdadUS aircraft ...read more
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Should the U.S. intervene in Iraq?
Iraq war vets and Representatives Gabbard (D-HI) and Kinzinger (R-IL) debate the pros and cons of intervention in Iraq.
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Several Kurdish forces killed in Iraq as Shiites begin to slow advance of ISIS fighters
By Abigail Hauslohner, Liz Sly BAGHDAD — At least six Kurdish forces were killed in shelling overnight Saturday in northern Iraq in a shadowy incident that appeared to further muddy the waters of a conflict that threatens to split this country into autonomous Sunni-, Shiite-, and Kurdish-ruled territories. Read full article >> ...read more
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Militants' gains in Iraq pose threat of broad regional ramifications
By Laura King Fallout from the conflict in Iraq has spread to the deserts of North Africa and the shores of the Persian Gulf amid fear of a widening arc of sectarian strife, emboldened Islamist militant movements and a burgeoning exodus of refugees. ...read more
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Thousands of Iraqis join fight against militants preparing to hit Baghdad
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com THOUSANDS OF SHIITE MUSLIMS across Iraq take up arms and join security forces in the fight against Al Qaeda-inspired militants who have invaded and taken over huge chunks of territory north of Baghdad.US aircraft carrier repositioned in case needed in IraqOPINION: Did Obama's foreign policy blunders sow seeds of disaster?Extortion, ...read more
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ISIS’s gains in Iraq fulfill founder’s violent vision
By Joby Warrick On the eve of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003, a 36-year-old Jordanian who called himself “the Stranger” slipped into the suburbs of Baghdad armed with a few weapons, bags of cash and an audacious plan for starting a war he hoped would unite Sunni Muslims across the Middle ...read more
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News: Latest Updates on the Insurgency in Iraq
By By ROBERT MACKEY Follow the latest developments in Iraq on Saturday, as the government in Baghdad attempts to regroup following a string of victories by Islamist militants. ...read more
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Smerconish: What Happened in Iraq?
Congressman Peter King and Phil Mudd discuss Obama's public decision to not send troops- and what led to the Iraq crisis.
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Iraqis answering top Shiite cleric’s call to arms
By Loveday Morris, Abigail Hauslohner IRBIL, Iraq — Hundreds of Iraqis converged on volunteer centers across Baghdad on Saturday in response to a call by Iraq's highest Shiite cleric to fight back against a Sunni jihadist group making rapid gains across the north. Read full article >> ...read more
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A Look at the US Presence in Iraq
Kurds Seize Disputed Oil Hub Amid Iraq Chaos
Kurdish forces seize disputed, oil-rich city of Kirkuk amid chaos sweeping Iraq ...read more
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What are the best U.S. options in Iraq?
As ISIS steps up their fight in Iraq, AC360 looks at America's best options to deal with the crisis.
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US sees signs Iran fighters engaged in Iraq strife, defense official says
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com US OFFICIALS are seeing signs that Iranian fighters are engaged in Iraq, a senior defense official tells Fox News, but it is not immediately clear how many troops might be involved.Billions spent, thousands of lives lost: US investment in training Iraqi forces thrown into doubtObama tells Iraq leaders to fix ...read more
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Oil prices rise over unrest in Iraq
As militants in Iraq continue to gain ground, what affect will this crisis have on what you pay at the pump?
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Beleaguered Iraqis Court Iranian Mastermind of the Shiites Who Fought the U.S.
By By ERIC SCHMITT, MARK MAZZETTI and MICHAEL R. GORDON Iraq may see the possibility of significant aid from Iran as a means of pressuring the United States to come to Iraq's defense with aid of its own. ...read more
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Iraq's best case scenario to stop ISIS
CNN's Tom Foreman looks at the best and worst case scenarios of the Iraq crisis as ISIS heads towards Baghdad.
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Official: Iraq's swift decline surprising
Military source tells CNN's Kyra Phillips they were surprised by how fast Iraqi cities were overrun by ISIS forces.
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US evaluates military options in Iraq
CNN's Correspondent Barbara Starr reports on the military options being considered by the United States in Iraq's crisis.
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News Analysis: Obama Finds He Can’t Put Iraq Behind Him
By By PETER BAKER Iraq continues to shape Barack Obama's presidency, as he concludes that American interests there prevent him from fully leaving Iraq to the Iraqis themselves. ...read more
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Could Iran help U.S. stop ISIS in Iraq?
The U.S. is consulting with international partners about what to do in Iraq. Should Iran be invited to the table?
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Loss of Mosul Threatens Iraqi PM's Hold on Power
Loss of territory to militants threatens al-Maliki's hold on power in Iraq ...read more
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How should the U.S. intervene in Iraq?
Iraq is under attack by Sunni led terror group, ISIS. Fareed Zakaria explains sectarian divide and U.S. intervention.
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Crises in Iraq and elsewhere send oil prices soaring
By Ronald D. White Crude oil prices were headed to their biggest weekly gain of the year on Friday amid fear that the escalating crisis in Iraq could constrain supplies around the world. ...read more
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Obama on Iraq Security: We Can't Do It for Them
US weighing options to help Iraq fight insurgency, but Obama warns 'we can't do it for them' ...read more
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Cleric to Iraqis: If you can fight, defend your country
Representative for Iraq's top Shiite cleric urges those "who can carry weapons and fight the terrorists" to step forward ...read more
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Obama says he will not send troops to Iraq but is considering ‘other options’
By Juliet Eilperin, Anne Gearan President Obama announced Friday that he would not send troops to Iraq but has asked his national security team “to prepare a range of other options” to counter the growing threat posed by radical Islamist insurgents who have seized territory in northern Iraq and are threatening the capital. Read full ...read more
Source: The Washington Post
ISIS rise in Iraq alarms leaders in Iran
The advance of Sunni insurgents in Iraq threatens Baghdad, but Tehran is also watching the situation with concern. Iran hopes the Maliki government can repel the rebels without setting off a widespread war. ...read more
Source: Deutsche Welle
Obama Rules Out Sending US Troops 'Back into Combat' in Iraq
President Obama today ruled out sending American troops "back into combat" in Iraq despite the threat from a surging army of Islamic militants. ...read more
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Obama: Up to Iraq to solve its problems
The President says no troops will be sent to Iraq and the U.S. is weighing its options, but Iraq must defend itself.
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Obama to Make Statement on Iraq
By By PETER BAKER With Iraq in crisis, President Obama plans to make a statement about the situation Friday before leaving on a trip to North Dakota and California, the White House announced. ...read more
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Khalilzad: Iraq has changed after Mosul
CNN's Christiane Amanpour speaks to former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. and Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad.
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ISIS dividing Iraq along ethnic lines
CNN's Nic Robertson discusses the deepening divisions seen in Iraq as advances by ISIS could further divide Iraq.
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Fears About Iraq Push Oil Prices to Highest Levels This Year
By By STANLEY REED Because Iraq has been the largest source of growth in OPEC oil production in recent years, traders worry that the instability in the country could spread. ...read more
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Oil prices soar to new highs as Islamists advance in Iraq
Global oil prices have hit a nine-month high near $115 (88 euros) a barrel as Islamist militants gained more ground in Iraq. Their advances are raising concerns over oil production in the world’s second largest exporter. ...read more
Source: Deutsche Welle
Volunteers flock to defend Baghdad as insurgents seize more Iraqi territory
By Loveday Morris, Liz Sly IRBIL, Iraq — Volunteers flocked to protect the Iraqi capital on Friday as militants inspired by al-Qaeda seized more territory overnight, continuing a rampage that is threatening to tear the country apart. Read full article >> ...read more
Source: The Washington Post
Radical Islamists push forward in Iraq
Radical Islamists pushed forward in Iraq as an increasingly nervous United States sought ways to stop the militants from closing in on Baghdad.
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CRISIS IN BAGHDAD As jihadists take aim in Iraq, Iran steps in to help old foe
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Ret. US general: We 'created a huge vacuum' by leaving IraqAmericans evacuated from Iraqi baseEx-commander: US left weak Iraqi gov't Obama accused of 'taking a nap'OPINION: Does Obama understand Iraq may soon be an Islamist state?What is the ISIS?White House mum on Iraq gov't pleas for airstrikes ...read more
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Obama weighs direct action against insurgents in Iraq
By Paul Richter, David S. Cloud Facing the threat of sectarian conflict engulfing the Middle East, President Obama indicated Thursday that he may order direct military action in Iraq, a step he has ruled out since the U.S. ended its long war there. ...read more
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What is going on in Iraq and why?
Here's what you need to know about the militant group seizing cities in northern Iraq and its ambition to restore a medieval Islamic state ...read more
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What are U.S. options in Iraq?
For better or worse, Iraq and the United States have been attached at the hip for decades.
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Iran offers to help historical foe Iraq as jihadists take aim at Baghdad
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com IRAN HAS SENT 150 elite fighters and has offered as many as 10,000 soldiers to its historic nemesis Iraq in the wake of a Sunni insurgency that has claimed two key northern cities and now threatens Baghdad, Fox News has learned. Americans evacuated from Iraqi baseEx-commander: US left ...read more
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Is a political solution possible in Iraq?
Andrew Stevens speaks to analyst Ahmed Ali about the ongoing conflict in Iraq caused by the Islamic militant group, ISIS.
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Lockheed Martin to pull employees out of Iraq over safety concerns
Zakaria: Who lost Iraq? The Iraqis did, with an assist from George W. Bush
By Fareed Zakaria It is becoming increasingly likely that Iraq has reached a turning point. The forces hostile to the government have grown stronger, better equipped and more organized. And having now secured arms, ammunition and hundreds of millions of dollars in cash from their takeover of Mosul — Iraq's second-largest city — ...read more
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Gingrich: We must use airstrikes in Iraq
Gingrich makes his case for using U.S. airstrikes in Iraq. Stephanie Cutter, Rick Santorum and Rep. Adam Smith debate.
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Accused of "taking a nap" on Iraq, Obama exploring all options
The president says he won't rule out any options to stem the growing violence in Iraq ...read more
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Should U.S. carry out Iraq air strikes?
Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, D-HI, and Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., both Iraq vets, disagree on how the U.S. should help.
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Iraq desperate for options against ISIS
CNN's Jim Sciutto reports on the Sunni militants that have wrested control of two of Iraq's biggest cities.
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Iraq disintegrating as insurgents advance; Kurds seize Kirkuk
By Loveday Morris, Liz Sly IRBIL, Iraq — Iraq was on the brink of disintegration Thursday as al-Qaeda-inspired fighters swept through northern Iraq toward Baghdad and Kurdish soldiers seized the city of Kirkuk without a fight. Lawmakers gathered at the Iraqi parliament to discuss the declaration of a state of emergency, a day after ...read more
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Hillary Clinton: Iraq Group's Success a Surprise
Hillary Clinton says Iraq is deteriorating and militant group's effectiveness is surprising ...read more
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World Stocks Lag After US Data, Oil Rises on Iraq
Global stocks sluggish after US retail sales rise less than expected, oil prices rise on Iraq ...read more
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Militias become Iraq's only defense against ISIS advance
Islamist fighters pushed toward Baghdad Thursday with little interference from the what remains of Iraq’s disintegrating security forces as militias groups tied to religious or ethnic groups stepped into try to stop the advance. ...read more
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ISIS militants press forward in Iraq
Maj. Gen. James "Spider" Marks breaks down the map of Iraq and what might happen next as violence escalates there.
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Iraq Sunni Militant Group Vows to March on Baghdad
Al-Qaida-inspired group vows to march on to Baghdad after seizing key Sunni cities in Iraq ...read more
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Al Qaeda-inspired militants vow march on Baghdad after seizing key Iraq cities
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com A SPOKESMAN FOR the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant militant group vows that fighters (pictured above in January) will move against Baghdad after overrunning the northern cities of Mosul and Tikrit this week. Report: Iraq would allow US airstrikes against militants | White House weighs sending fresh ...read more
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More fighting ahead in Iraq?
An audio recording purportedly from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria promises more fighting in more Iraqi cities.
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Islamic militant group gains more ground in Iraq
By Nabih Bulos, Carol J. Williams A resurgent Al Qaeda splinter group consolidated gains in one of Iraq's largest cities Wednesday and pushed deeper into the heart of the country, threatening to create an extremist "proto-state" in the Middle East, something that U.S. forces fought for eight years to prevent. ...read more
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Asian shares retreat, oil near three-month high on Iraq concerns
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares slipped on Thursday after Wall Street shares stepped back from record levels, while growing violence in Iraq supported oil prices.
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Iraq's troubles brewing for years
What's happening now in Iraq is dramatic, significant, quite possibly historic. But, to some, it is not surprising.
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Asian shares retreat, oil near three-month high on Iraq concerns
TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares slipped on Thursday after Wall Street shares stepped back from record levels while civil war in Iraq supported oil prices.
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Iraq needs reconciliation, not weapons
Washington has promised to support the Iraqi government in its drive to defeat rapidly advancing ISIS militants. But experts say that more US weapons are unlikely to stabilize the situation. ...read more
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Another Iraqi city, Tikrit, falls to jihadists, officials say
An al Qaeda offshoot continues its offensive in Saddam Hussein's hometown just a few days after taking control of Iraq's second-largest city and a large arms cache there ...read more
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BREAKING NEWS Another Iraq city falls to Al Qaeda-aligned militants
By foxnewsonline@foxnews.com VIDEO: Islamic militants take control of Iraq's second largest city FBI investigating whether 'Most Wanted' terror suspect was killed in Syria ...read more
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What's next for Iraq?
Bobby Ghosh, TIME Magazine's World Editor, describes what's next as Iraq is in chaos after militant group gains ground.
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City falls to extremists
CNN's Arwa Damon reports on the fall of Iraq's second largest city to the world's most brutal terrorist organization.
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Iraq Foreign Minister: Iraq Faces 'Mortal Threat'
Iraq's foreign minister: Iraq's leaders must work together to deal with 'mortal threat' ...read more
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500,000 civilians flee Iraq fighting
More than 500,000 citizens fled in fear as extremist militants overran Iraq's second largest city, Mosul, the International Organization for Migration said Wednesday.
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After Capture of Mosul, Militants Extend Control in Iraq
By By SUADAD AL-SALHY and ALAN COWELL After seizing control of Mosul, militants from the jihadist group the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria advanced 110 miles south toward Baghdad, security officials said on Wednesday. ...read more
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Wave of terror hits Iraq
A series of attacks in Iraq is not close to ending. After Fallujah, terrorists have now largely taken control of Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city. The deputy prime minister has called it a security disaster. ...read more
Source: Deutsche Welle
Iraqi city falls into extremists' hands
CNN's Arwa Damon reports on the fall of Iraq's second largest city to the world's most brutal terrorist organization.
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Iraq on the Brink as Islamists Have Own Surge
Iraq is on the brink.
Eleven years after the US-led invasion, and three years after the last US troops departed, Iraq is now engulfed in a life-or-death struggle with a powerful force of radical Islamists. ...read more
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Iraq to stay ahead of Iran for now in rivalry for OPEC No.2 spot
VIENNA (Reuters) - A full lifting of sanctions on Iran could spark new rivalries within OPEC as Tehran seeks to reclaim its rank as No. 2 producer from former foe Iraq.
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Double car bomb attack kills 7 in Iraq, officials say
Killings in Iraq, at 799, Reach a Monthly High
By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria has intensified its attacks across Iraq as political rivals work to form a new government. ...read more
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Iraq has a bleak May, with 799 killed in attacks, U.N. says
A surge in sectarian violence across Iraq only got worse after Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's party won big in parliamentary elections ...read more
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Iraq: Suicide Attack Kills at Least 17 in Baghdad
Suicide attack in busy commercial area of Iraqi capital kills at least 17 people ...read more
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Iraq's Kurdish Region Concludes 1st Oil Sale
Iraq's northern Kurdish region says it completes 1st crude oil sale without Baghdad's consent ...read more
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Iraq: PM's Group Is Biggest Election Winner
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Iraqi premier Nouri al-Maliki's coalition emerges as biggest winner in parliamentary elections ...read more
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Officials Say Bombings in Iraq's Capital Kill 5
Officials say bombings at market, commercial area of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, kill 5 people ...read more
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New Attacks in Iraq Kill 5 Sunni Militiamen
Attacks in Iraq kill 5 Sunni fighters as al-Qaida splinter group claims deadly Baghdad blasts ...read more
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Ongoing Fighting in Iraq's Anbar Hits Businesses
Months-long fighting in Iraq's Anbar province hits business, adds more woes to Iraqi life ...read more
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2 Bombings Kill 11 People North of Capital in Iraq
Officials in Iraq say 2 bombings kill 11 people north of the capital, Baghdad ...read more
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Iraq's Al-Maliki Welcomes Election Turnout
Iraq's al-Maliki hails high election turnout, says balloting was 'slap in face of terrorism' ...read more
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Iraq holds parliamentary election amid increasing turmoil
Iraq's Al-Maliki Facing Discontent in Election
With discontent rising, al-Maliki could emerge from Iraqi election with narrower base ...read more
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Iraq Police Say Suicide Bomber Blows Himself up in Kurdish Town in Northeast, Killing 25
Iraq police say suicide bomber blows himself up in Kurdish town in northeast, killing 25 ...read more
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Iraq Attacks Kill at Least 9 as Police, Army Vote
Suicide attacks in Iraq kill at least 9 people as army, police forces vote for new parliament ...read more
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Iraq: Suicide Attack Kills at Least 10 People
Iraqi officials: Suicide bomber hits checkpoint south of Baghdad, kills at least 10 people ...read more
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Soldier Accused of Killing Unarmed Teens in Iraq
Militants Attack Balloting Center in Iraq, Kill 10
Security official says militants attack balloting center in northern Iraq, killing 10 guards ...read more
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Suicide Bombings, Attacks in Iraq Kill 19 People
Iraq more or less safe than it once was?
Lukman Faily, Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, talks about the future of democracy in Iraq.
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Iraq: Separate Attacks Kill at Least 12 People
Iraqi officials say separate attacks in Iraq kill at least 12 people, wound 35 others ...read more
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Report: Executions rise in 2013
Virtual "killing sprees" in Iran and Iraq led to a spike in the number of executions globally last year, according to Amnesty International, at odds with a steady decline in the use of the death penalty around the world over the last two decades.
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Iraq: Abu Ghraib Prison Closure Not Permanent
Iraq: Closure of infamous Abu Ghraib prison not permanent, will reopen once its area is safe ...read more
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Series of Bombings Kills More Than 20 Across Iraq
By By DURAID ADNAN All of the attacks came less than a week after the 11th anniversary of the toppling of a statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad, an event that many Iraqis regard as the fall of the capital. ...read more
Source: The New York Times