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Iraq’s prime minister seeks to end US troop presence following Baghdad strike
The strike on Thursday, Jan. 4 killed Mushtaq Jawad Kazim al-Jawari, also known as Abu-Taqwaa, a leader of the Harakat-al-Nujaba militia. Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday, Jan. 5 that …
Islamic State Raid in Iraq Kills 2 Pro-Iran Fighters
Two fighters from Iraq’s Hashed al-Shaabi alliance have been killed in an attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group, the pro-Iranian Hashed and an Iraqi security source said Sunday.
Oh starts for South Korea; Tilio off the Australia bench
Oh Hyeon-Gyu started in South Korea’s final friendly before their Asian Cup campaign kicks off next week. The Celtic striker was trusted to lead the line alongside matchwinner Lee Jae-Sung, who plays in the Bundesliga with Mainz. His goal was enough to defeat Iraq, before South Korea get their tournament under way against Bahrain a week on Monday.
History’s judgment still awaits John Howard on Iraq
Even when released, the cabinet documents relating to the 2003 Iraq war will not reveal the impulses that drove John Howard into a disastrous commitment.
A U.S. Strike Killed an Iran-allied Militant Leader
A U.S. drone strike in Baghdad today killed the leader of a militant group linked to Iran that is part of Iraq’s security apparatus. The Pentagon described the strike on a commander of the Harakat al-Nujaba group as “necessary and proportionate,
Supporters rally to help US Army pilot critically wounded in Iraq
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Garrett Illerbrunn’s friends and family are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support after he was hospitalized following a U.S. strike in Iraq.
US strike kills militia leader blamed for Iraq attacks, Pentagon says
The U.S. military launched a retaliatory strike in Baghdad on Thursday that killed a militia leader it blames for recent attacks on U.S. personnel, the Pentagon said, a move condemned by Iraq’s government.
Iraq wants US military out
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Calls Grow in Iraq for Withdrawal of US Forces after Killing of Major Nujaba Leader
Calls are growing in Iraq for the withdrawal of the international anti-ISIS coalition and US forces deployed in the country following the US killing on Thursday of a militia leader Washington blames for attacks on American troops.