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Iraq PM Vows To Defeat ISIS In 2016 After Army's First Major Victory
A triumphant Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared on Monday that the coming year will see his forces defeat Islamic State, after his military achieved its first major victory since collapsing in the face of the fighters 18 months ago.
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Iraqi Forces Raise Flag Above Government Complex In Ramadi
Iraq flew its flag above the main government complex in the western city of Ramadi on Monday, marking its military's first major victory over ISIS since the army collapsed in the face of the fighters' shock advance 18 months ago.
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Fall Of Ramadi Flashpoint Hands Iraq Forces Landmark Victory
The Islamic State group abandoned its last stronghold in Ramadi on Sunday, effectively handing Iraqi forces their biggest victory since last year's massive jihadist nationwide offensive.
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Iraq Forces Advance Into Centre Of ISIS-Held Ramadi: Security Official
Iraqi security forces advanced today into the centre of Ramadi for a final push aimed at retaking the city they lost to the ISIS group in May, officials said.
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US, Allies Conduct 15 Strikes In Iraq, 7 In Syria: US Military
The United States and its allies conducted 15 air strikes in Iraq and seven in Syria gainst ISIS on Saturday, the coalition leading the operations said.
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Iraqi Forces in Major Push Against Islamic State Jihadists
Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State jihadist group on separate fronts today, ramping up operations to retake Baiji and Ramadi, two of the conflict's worst flashpoints.
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US Weighs More Iraq Training Sites but No Strategy Overhaul
US President Barack Obama is considering expanding the number of training sites for Iraqi forces to bolster the battle against Islamic State, US military officials said on Tuesday, which could mean deploying hundreds more US forces in Iraq.
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Islamic State Militants Use Water as Weapon in Western Iraq
Islamic State militants have closed gates of a dam on the Euphrates River in western Iraq, reducing the water and giving them greater freedom of movement to attack government forces downstream on the southern bank, local officials said.
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Islamic State Closes Iraq Dam Gates, Sparking Humanitarian Fears
Islamic State group jihadists have closed the gates of a dam in the Iraqi city of Ramadi which they seized last month, posing a humanitarian and security threat, officials said today.
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US Does Damage Control After Ash Carter Questions Iraqi Forces' Desire to Fight Islamic State
Vice President Joe Biden reassured Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi of the US commitment to help fight Islamic State militants in an effort at damage control on Monday after Defense Secretary Ash Carter questioned Iraqi troops' desire to fight.
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Islamic State's Capture of Ramadi is Failure of Iraqi PM's Strategy: Analysts
The fall of Ramadi has scuppered Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's efforts to build a credible cross-sectarian force to fight the Islamic State (IS) group, analysts said today.
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John Kerry Confident Islamic State Takeover of Ramadi Will Be Reversed
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday he was confident the Islamic State takeover of the western Iraqi city of Ramadi would be reversed in coming weeks.
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Islamic State Jihadists Take Ramadi But Pinned Back in Palmyra
The Islamic State group sealed its capture of Ramadi Sunday after a dramatic pullout by Iraqi forces but was prevented by Syrian troops from taking the heritage site of Palmyra.
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Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi Orders Troops to Hold Fast in Ramadi: Spokesman
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday ordered government forces to "hold their positions" in Ramadi, after the Islamic State group said it overran the strategic city, his spokesman said.
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Islamic State Gains Ground Near Capital of Iraq's Anbar Province
Islamic State militants gained ground in western Iraq on Wednesday, overrunning several villages on the edge of the capital of Anbar province, police sources and local officials said.
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Iraq PM Vows To Defeat ISIS In 2016 After Army's First Major Victory
A triumphant Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared on Monday that the coming year will see his forces defeat Islamic State, after his military achieved its first major victory since collapsing in the face of the fighters 18 months ago.
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Iraqi Forces Raise Flag Above Government Complex In Ramadi
Iraq flew its flag above the main government complex in the western city of Ramadi on Monday, marking its military's first major victory over ISIS since the army collapsed in the face of the fighters' shock advance 18 months ago.
-
Fall Of Ramadi Flashpoint Hands Iraq Forces Landmark Victory
The Islamic State group abandoned its last stronghold in Ramadi on Sunday, effectively handing Iraqi forces their biggest victory since last year's massive jihadist nationwide offensive.
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Iraq Forces Advance Into Centre Of ISIS-Held Ramadi: Security Official
Iraqi security forces advanced today into the centre of Ramadi for a final push aimed at retaking the city they lost to the ISIS group in May, officials said.
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US, Allies Conduct 15 Strikes In Iraq, 7 In Syria: US Military
The United States and its allies conducted 15 air strikes in Iraq and seven in Syria gainst ISIS on Saturday, the coalition leading the operations said.
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Iraqi Forces in Major Push Against Islamic State Jihadists
Iraqi forces battled the Islamic State jihadist group on separate fronts today, ramping up operations to retake Baiji and Ramadi, two of the conflict's worst flashpoints.
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US Weighs More Iraq Training Sites but No Strategy Overhaul
US President Barack Obama is considering expanding the number of training sites for Iraqi forces to bolster the battle against Islamic State, US military officials said on Tuesday, which could mean deploying hundreds more US forces in Iraq.
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Islamic State Militants Use Water as Weapon in Western Iraq
Islamic State militants have closed gates of a dam on the Euphrates River in western Iraq, reducing the water and giving them greater freedom of movement to attack government forces downstream on the southern bank, local officials said.
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Islamic State Closes Iraq Dam Gates, Sparking Humanitarian Fears
Islamic State group jihadists have closed the gates of a dam in the Iraqi city of Ramadi which they seized last month, posing a humanitarian and security threat, officials said today.
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US Does Damage Control After Ash Carter Questions Iraqi Forces' Desire to Fight Islamic State
Vice President Joe Biden reassured Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi of the US commitment to help fight Islamic State militants in an effort at damage control on Monday after Defense Secretary Ash Carter questioned Iraqi troops' desire to fight.
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Islamic State's Capture of Ramadi is Failure of Iraqi PM's Strategy: Analysts
The fall of Ramadi has scuppered Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's efforts to build a credible cross-sectarian force to fight the Islamic State (IS) group, analysts said today.
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John Kerry Confident Islamic State Takeover of Ramadi Will Be Reversed
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday he was confident the Islamic State takeover of the western Iraqi city of Ramadi would be reversed in coming weeks.
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Islamic State Jihadists Take Ramadi But Pinned Back in Palmyra
The Islamic State group sealed its capture of Ramadi Sunday after a dramatic pullout by Iraqi forces but was prevented by Syrian troops from taking the heritage site of Palmyra.
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Iraq PM Haider al-Abadi Orders Troops to Hold Fast in Ramadi: Spokesman
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Sunday ordered government forces to "hold their positions" in Ramadi, after the Islamic State group said it overran the strategic city, his spokesman said.
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Islamic State Gains Ground Near Capital of Iraq's Anbar Province
Islamic State militants gained ground in western Iraq on Wednesday, overrunning several villages on the edge of the capital of Anbar province, police sources and local officials said.
