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US-led coalition admits killing more civilians in Syria and Iraq

2017-01-04

US Central Command says several strikes, including one that hit a hospital car park, remain under investigation

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Hollande hopes for 'year of victory against terrorism' in Iraq

2017-01-02

Everything that contributes to reconstructing Iraq is an additional step to avoiding Daesh strikes on our own territory

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With ISIS defeated, Iraqi Christians near Mosul are free to celebrate Christmas

2016-12-25

Most Christians had to flee their homes to avoid death at the ISIS’ hands.

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The murder of an ambassador may push Russia and Turkey

2016-12-20

The apparent killer was a Turkish policeman angry about Russian atrocities in Syria

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Aleppo evacuation back on after deal over besieged Shia villages

2016-12-19

Convoys of buses from eastern Aleppo reached rebel-held areas of countryside to the west of the city

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Saudi Arabia and Gulf States 'support Islamic extremism in Germany,' intelligence report says

2016-12-14

Saudi’s ambassador to Germany denies his government funds extremist groups

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ISIS PRODUCES WEAPONS AT ALARMINGLY SOPHISTICATED MILITARY STANDARDS, CONCERNS OFFICIALS

2016-12-14

ISIS producing weapons on a scale and sophistication which matches national military forces

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Egypt detains 45 people involved in an organ trafficking organization

2016-12-07

Egypt has uncovered a network accused of illicit international trafficking in human organs

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Iran warns of retaliation if U.S. breaches nuclear deal

2016-11-23

Tehran would retaliate if the sanctions are approved

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Archaeologists Just Discovered a Bronze-Age City in Northern Iraq

2016-11-12

Took some digging, but there’s finally good news coming out of Iraq

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DONALD TRUMP ELECTED U.S. PRESIDENT

2016-11-09

He will be first president without any political or military experience

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Iraqi forces edge closer to Mosul on southern fronts

2016-10-30

Iraqi troops and security forces advanced towards Mosul from the south and southeast of the city on Sunday

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ISIS Sets Sulfur Plant Ablaze In Northern Iraq, Choking The Air With Deadly Chemicals

2016-10-23

At least two civilians have died and more than 100 sought medical attention over the attack, a local medical worker said.

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Iraqi and Kurdish forces feel let down by US air support in fight to reclaim Mosul from Isis

2016-10-23

There is support, but a lot of the time it's delayed, says one general

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Egyptian court confirms 20-year prison sentence on Mursi

2016-10-23

It is the first of Mursi's four convictions to reach the end of the judicial process

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Iraqi army drives Islamic State from Christian region near Mosul

2016-10-23

Iraqi units entered the center of Qaraqosh, a mainly Christian town about 20 km (13 miles) southeast of Mosul, and were carrying out mop-up operations across the town

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Ankara joins air raids on Mosul as Iraqis protest Turkish role

2016-10-19

Thousands of Iraqis call on Turkey to withdraw from a base near the city of Mosul after repeated requests by the Iraqi government

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More airlines are banning Samsung’s smartphone

2016-10-18

Airlines are banning them once again. Or at least one particular type: the Samsung Galaxy Note 7

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The Iraqi army begins the liberation of Mosul

2016-10-18

Even with backing from Kurds, Shia militias and an American-led international coalition, the campaign will be hard

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