Iraq says it found 50,000 'ghost soldiers' on payroll
BAGHDAD: Iraq's new government has discovered 50,000 "ghost soldiers" who received army salaries without showing… Read More
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IS jihadists kill 16 border guards in western Iraq
BAGHDAD: At least 16 Iraqi border guards were killed Monday in a dawn assault by… Read More
11 years ago
India says no contact with 39 men held by Islamic State in Iraq
NEW DELHI: India has had no contact with 39 men missing in Iraq since June,… Read More
11 years ago
Two Americans charged with supporting IS
WASHINGTON: Two young American men, one of whom is in the Middle East fighting, have… Read More
11 years ago
US Defense Secretary Hagel to resign: officials
WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will resign on Monday, senior officials told reporters, as… Read More
11 years ago
IS kills at least 23 Iraqi tribesmen near Ramadi
BAGHDAD: The Islamic State jihadist group killed at least 23 tribesmen during a major attack… Read More
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Islamic State targeted in 30 air strikes by U.S., allies
WASHINGTON: The United States and its allies have staged 30 air strikes on Islamic State… Read More
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Pakistani man can pursue torture case in UK case, says British judge
LONDON: A British judge on Wednesday gave the go-ahead for a Pakistani man to take… Read More
11 years ago
Suicide car bomb hits Iraqi Kurdish capital
BAGHDAD: A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-rigged vehicle in the heart of the usually secure… Read More
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Pakistan third most terror-hit country: report
GENEVA: Pakistan ranks third in the most terrorism affected country of the world according to… Read More
11 years ago
Dempsey says battle with Islamic State starting to turn
BAGHDAD: The United States' top military officer told American troops on a surprise visit to… Read More
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Sacking of Iraqi army commanders a positive sign: US
WASHINGTON: The sacking of dozens of Iraqi army commanders represents a positive sign that the… Read More
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IS releases audio of chief Baghdadi after death rumours
BAGHDAD: The Islamic State group released a defiant audio recording Thursday it said was of… Read More
11 years ago
Iraq PM sacks 36 army officers in anti-corruption drive
His office said that Abadi, who also serves as armed forces commander in chief, and… Read More
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Bomb attacks kill 23 people in Iraq
BAGHDAD: Suicide bombings and car bombs, including an attack on federal police headquarters, killed 23… Read More
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Baghdadi – dead or alive? Iraqi military reach Baiji
BAGHDAD: Iraqi military forces reached the centre of the northern city of Baiji on Sunday… Read More
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Iraq investigating whether IS chief killed in air strikes
BAGHDAD: Iraq was on Sunday investigating whether Islamic State jihadist group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi… Read More
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Obama to send 1,500 more troops to Iraq as campaign expands
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama has approved sending up to 1,500 more troops to Iraq, roughly doubling the number… Read More
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Baghdad blasts in Shiite areas kill at least 33
BAGHDAD: A wave of car bombs struck Shiite-majority areas of Baghdad on Saturday, killing at… Read More
11 years ago
US President approves sending more troops to Iraq
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama has approved sending up to 1,500 additional troops to Iraq to… Read More
11 years ago