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Iraqi rapid response forces advancing towards the south of Mosul. Donald Trump won the Republican primaries and the general election in part by attacking the Iraq War, which he likened to “throwing rocks into a hornets’ nest.” Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, European Union, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Pakistan, Russia, South Asia, Syria, World

Trump, McMaster and the Petraeus legacy

by Spengler February 28, 2017February 18, 2020

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Victory in Mosul may mean defeat in Deir Ezzor

by Ben Richardson February 21, 2017

US soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division walk through a military base north of Mosul on February 14. Photo: Khalid al Mousily, Reuters

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria

US operations in Mosul take a dangerous turn

by Salman Rafi February 16, 2017May 4, 2017

An man cycles past an Iraqi forces humvee driving on a street near the University of Mosul after its liberation from the Islamic state group (ISIS) control, during the ongoing military operation against the jihadists, on January 21, 2017.
Photo: AFP/Ahmad al-Rubaye

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Airstrikes target ISIS on the Tigris River fleeing Mosul

by Admin January 22, 2017

MOSUL, Iraq - Members of the Iraqi 6th Emergency Response Battalion conduct weapons training under the supervision of US Special Operations Forces on Oct. 17. Photo: US Navy Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class James E. Foehl, via Flickr, CC license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/legalcode

Iraq, Middle East, Syria, World

Back to square one: Ominous signs in Iraq

by Shazar Shafqat January 9, 2017January 9, 2017

I'll be doggone... quality over quantity counts. Even in the canine corps. Photo: Reuters

Afghanistan, AT Finance, China, European Union, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Laos, Middle East, Nepal, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Asia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, World

America’s military tentacles are in three-quarters of world

by Nick Turse January 8, 2017February 18, 2020

Men displaced by fighting in and around Mosul greets each other at a boundary of Kurdish territory near Bashiqa, Iraq, November 18, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Goran Tomasevic

Iran, Iraq, Israel, Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Syrian Kurds should strive for autonomous region: Kurdnas

by Manish Rai January 4, 2017January 3, 2017

Takahiro Iwasaki is tipped as one of the up and coming artists to watch. Photo: dalbera from Paris, France (Sculptures (Xe Biennale de Lyon)), via Wikimedia Commons

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Artsy’s pick of 17 artists to look out for in 2017

by Ben Richardson December 22, 2016

A member of Iraqi army gestures during an operation against Islamic State militants southeast of Mosul, Iraq November 26, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Thaier Al-Sudani

European Union, Iraq, Middle East, Syria, World

The battle for Mosul continues, but more are in store

by Al Emid December 12, 2016December 12, 2016

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Mosul Dam collapse ‘will be worse than a nuclear bomb’

by Ben Richardson December 12, 2016

A member of Iraqi army gestures during an operation against Islamic State militants southeast of Mosul, Iraq. Photo: Reuters/Thaier Al-Sudani

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Turkey vows to withdraw troops in Bashiqa: Iraqi PM

by Admin December 11, 2016

Iraqi soldiers fire mortar shells towards Islamic State positions, in Shayyalah al-Imam near Mosul, Iraq December 5, 2016. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

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We will reach the Tigris soon, says Iraqi commander

by Admin December 9, 2016

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Marine General Kelly tipped as Trump Homeland Security chief

by Ben Richardson November 29, 2016

A firefighter works to extinguish the fire at oil wells set ablaze by Islamic State militants before they fled the oil-producing region of Qayyara, Iraq, November 4, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Alaa Al-Marjani

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Footage claims to show ISIS damage to Iraq oil wells

by Admin November 28, 2016

Iraqi Christians take part in a procession to erect a new cross over the Mar Korkeis church, after the original cross was destroyed by Islamic State militants, in the town of Bashiqa, Iraq, November 19, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Azad Lashkari

Iraq, Middle East, Syria, World

Northern Iraq church reopened after two years under ISIS

by Reuters November 20, 2016February 18, 2020

An Iraqi special forces soldier shouts in front of a burning house after an Islamic State suicide car bomb attack against Iraqi special forces during clashes in Mosul, Iraq, November 19, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Goran Tomasevic

Iraq, Middle East

Air strikes help Iraqi troops push into Mosul neighborhoods

by Asia Times staff November 20, 2016February 18, 2020

An Islamic State fighter holds an IS flag on a street in the city of Mosul, on June 23, 2014. Photo: Reuters / Stringer

Iraq, Middle East, Syria

Raqqa will mark Islamic State’s downfall

by Manish Rai November 20, 2016November 19, 2016

US President Donald Trump speaking next to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan. Photo: Reuters/Joshua Roberts

Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Anti-establishment hopes for Trump are dwindling

by Ghada Chehade November 18, 2016November 17, 2016

Iraq bureau chief Dean Yates stands on the roof of the Baghdad bureau as he does a live rehearsal with the New York office as part of events marking the first day of Thomson Reuters, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 17, 2008. Photo: Reuters/Mahmoud Raouf Mahmoud

Afghanistan, AT Finance, Australia, Indonesia, Iraq, Middle East, Oceania, Singapore, South Asia, Vietnam, World

A journalist’s decline into PTSD … and road to recovery

by Dean Yates November 17, 2016February 18, 2020

An Iraqi federal policeman aims his heavy machine gun on a vehicle in Samah district, eastern Mosul, Iraq November. Photo: Reuters

European Union, Iraq, Italy, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Kirkuk provides road map to post-Mosul Iraq, governor says

by PK Semler November 14, 2016November 14, 2016

Iraq, Middle East, Syria

Iraqi forces promise to tighten noose around Mosul

by Reuters November 13, 2016February 18, 2020

Kurdish peshmerga forces sit on top of a tank on the outskirts of Kirkuk April 18, 2015. REUTERS/Ako Rasheed

Iraq, Middle East

Kurdish forces accused of war crime

by Reuters November 13, 2016February 18, 2020

Iraqi special forces take part in an operation against Islamic State militants in Kokjali, west of Mosul, Iraq November 2, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Thaier Al-Sudaini

Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey, World

Mosul and Aleppo merge into battles for the sake of politics

by M.K. Bhadrakumar November 8, 2016

Donald Trump supporters in Jacksonville, Florida. Photo: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

European Union, Iraq, Middle East, World

How America’s binary worldview killed nuance in its politics

by Kenny Hodgart November 8, 2016February 18, 2020

Potential? Who knows the opportunity costs to the US of turning its back on the potential of the world's youth. Photo: Reuters

Iraq, Middle East, Syria, Turkey

Stand and fight, ISIS fighters told, as civilians flee

by Reuters November 4, 2016February 18, 2020

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Battle for Mosul resets ties between Iraqis and Kurds: WSJ

by Ben Richardson November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

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Live updates on the fight for Mosul: Rudaw

by Ben Richardson November 3, 2016

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KDP explains Mosul’s development and aftermath: Rudaw

by Ben Richardson November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

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Militiamen ‘torture’ ISIS suspects on city outskirts: BBC

by Ben Richardson November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

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Mosul neighbors wake up to a day without ISIS: NYT

by New York Times November 3, 2016November 3, 2016

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Tag: Iraq

Trump, McMaster and the Petraeus legacy

Victory in Mosul may mean defeat in Deir Ezzor

US operations in Mosul take a dangerous turn

Airstrikes target ISIS on the Tigris River fleeing Mosul

Back to square one: Ominous signs in Iraq

America’s military tentacles are in three-quarters of world

Syrian Kurds should strive for autonomous region: Kurdnas

Artsy’s pick of 17 artists to look out for in 2017

The battle for Mosul continues, but more are in store

Mosul Dam collapse ‘will be worse than a nuclear bomb’

Turkey vows to withdraw troops in Bashiqa: Iraqi PM

We will reach the Tigris soon, says Iraqi commander

Marine General Kelly tipped as Trump Homeland Security chief

Footage claims to show ISIS damage to Iraq oil wells

Northern Iraq church reopened after two years under ISIS

Air strikes help Iraqi troops push into Mosul neighborhoods

Raqqa will mark Islamic State’s downfall

Anti-establishment hopes for Trump are dwindling

A journalist’s decline into PTSD … and road to recovery

Kirkuk provides road map to post-Mosul Iraq, governor says

Iraqi forces promise to tighten noose around Mosul

Kurdish forces accused of war crime

Mosul and Aleppo merge into battles for the sake of politics

How America’s binary worldview killed nuance in its politics

Stand and fight, ISIS fighters told, as civilians flee

Battle for Mosul resets ties between Iraqis and Kurds: WSJ

Live updates on the fight for Mosul: Rudaw

KDP explains Mosul’s development and aftermath: Rudaw

Militiamen ‘torture’ ISIS suspects on city outskirts: BBC

Mosul neighbors wake up to a day without ISIS: NYT

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