Iraq
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Feb- 2021 -11 FebruaryMiddle East
Three Turkish Soldiers Killed in Northern Iraq
Three Turkish soldiers have died in a new offensive against Kurdish militants in northern Iraq, the Turkish defense ministry said on Thursday.
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Jan- 2021 -29 JanuaryCommentary
How the US Can Avoid Future ‘Forever Wars’
To avoid a repeat of Iraq and Afghanistan, US policymakers should look to the Powell Doctrine for guidance.
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29 JanuaryMiddle East
Islamic State ‘Wali’ Abu Yasser al-Issawi Killed in Iraq: Prime Minister
Iraq's premier announced the military had killed Abu Yasser al-Issawi, the top Islamic State group figure in the country.
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25 JanuaryMiddle East
Three Syrian Soldiers Killed in IS Bus Ambush
Gunmen in eastern Syria ambushed a bus carrying government troops, killing three and wounding 10, in an attack claimed by the Islamic State group.
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21 JanuaryMiddle East
Twin Suicide Bombing in Baghdad Kills 32, Wounds 110
A rare twin suicide bombing killed 32 people and wounded 110 at a crowded market in central Baghdad on Thursday, Iraq's health ministry said, the city's deadliest attack in three years.
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Dec- 2020 -24 DecemberAmericas
Trump Warns Iran Over Rocket Strike on Embassy in Iraq
US President Donald Trump warned Wednesday he would hold "Iran responsible" in the event of a fatal attack on Americans in Iraq.
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11 DecemberMiddle East
US Flies Two B-52s Over Gulf in Message for Iran
The United States deployed two B-52 long-range bombers over the Gulf on Thursday in a show of force directed at Iran as Washington moves to cut its ground-level military presence in the region.
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8 DecemberMiddle East
IS Built up Arsenal After ‘Red Flags’ Ignored: Study
Islamic State jihadists build up a major arsenal of explosives, weapons, and drones through a sophisticated procurement process that saw "red flags" ignored by governments and suppliers, a monitoring group said.
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Nov- 2020 -23 NovemberMiddle East
Iraq Arrests IS ‘Administrative Chief’ Abu Naba at Baghdad Airport
Iraq's elite Counter-Terrorism Service said on Monday it had arrested the "administrative chief" of the Islamic State group after his arrival at Baghdad airport.
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23 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taliban Rigging Drones to Drop Bombs, Afghan Spy Chief Says
The Taliban have deployed small drones to drop bombs on government forces in some recent attacks, Afghanistan's spy chief said Monday, illustrating a new fighting method used by the insurgents.
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