Quadruple Bombing in Baghdad Kills at Least 25 – New York Times
New York TimesBAGHDAD — Three bombs that targeted public markets and a fourth bomb placed outside a Shiite mosque exploded…
Muppets creator Jim Henson’s son dies of massive heart attack at age 48 – Daily Mail
Daily MailJohn Paul Henson, son of late Muppets creator Jim Henson, has died from a heart attack on Long Island…
Car Bombings in Iraq Kill at Least 13 People – ABC News
ABC NewsA new series of car bombings in and around Baghdad on Monday killed at least 13 people, officials said,…
Iraq forces free hostages as January toll tops 900 – AFP
AFPBaghdad — Iraqi forces ended a hostage-taking at a Baghdad government building killing four militants on Thursday, as nationwide violence…
Iraq troops free hostages at Baghdad building – BBC News
BBC NewsIraqi security forces have freed all the hostages taken by gunmen at a building in Baghdad next the ministry…
2014 State of the Union Address Full Speech Text
Remarks of President Barack Obama – As Prepared for Delivery State of the Union Address Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Washington,…
Clashes Uproot 140000 People In Central Iraq: UN Agency – Bernama
BernamaUNITED NATIONS, Jan 25 (Bernama) — The United Nations refugee agency said Friday over 65,000 people have fled Fallujah and…
Bombings kill 21 people in Iraq – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi authorities say a series of bombings across Baghdad, targeting marketplaces and two court buildings, has…
Syria Rebels Suspend Talks Involvement on Iranian Invite – Bloomberg
BloombergMurals honoring martyrs of the 1980s Iran-Iraq War sit on buildings in Tehran, Iran…. Read More. Murals honoring martyrs of…
Iraq announces offensive against al-Qaeda – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi government forces and allied tribal militias launched an all-out offensive Sunday to push al-Qaeda militants…
Iraqi special forces, tribesmen assault militants in Ramadi – Reuters
ReutersBAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi tribesmen backed by police special forces and helicopter gunships assaulted al Qaeda-linked militants in the eastern…
Iraq Bombings and Fighting Kill Dozens – New York Times
New York TimesBAGHDAD — Violence across Iraq, including a series of car bombings and fighting between militants and government troops…
Top US general disappointed with situation in Iraq – Xinhua
XinhuaWASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) — The chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff has expressed his disappointment with situation…
Iraq Violence Kills 14 – Voice of America
Voice of AmericaViolence in Iraq has left at least 14 people dead and 50 others wounded. Authorities say four car…
Pentagon sending weapons to Iraq – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe Obama administration said Friday it is sending more weapons to Iraq to help Baghdad put down a resurgent…
8 family members among 14 shot dead in Baghdad – CNN
CNNBaghdad (CNN) — The bodies of 14 men shot dead and with some signs of torture were found in an…
Bodies of 14 kidnapped Sunni tribesmen found in Iraq – Reuters
ReutersBAGHDAD (Reuters) – The bodies of 14 Sunni Muslim tribesmen were found in date palm groves north of Baghdad on…
Iraq Bombings Kill 41 – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street JournalAn Iraqi police officer stands guard at the site of a car bomb in central Baghdad on Wednesday.…
Bombings kill 12 people around Iraqi capital – Businessweek
BusinessweekBAGHDAD (AP) — Officials in Iraq say a series of bombings around the capital, Baghdad, have killed at least 12…
Car bombing kills 9 civilians in Iraqi capital – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi officials say a car bomb at a bustling bus station in central Baghdad has killed…
Almost 500 reported killed in Syria – USA TODAY
USA TODAYAMMAN, Jordan – Clashes among different rebel factions in northern Syria have killed nearly 500 people and may determine…
Bombing kills 12 at Iraq army recruiting center – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at a military recruiting center in Baghdad on Thursday, killing…
Obama’s Foreign Policy Successes Imperiled by Iraq Violence – Bloomberg
BloombergPresident Barack Obama, whose top foreign policy achievements include killing Osama bin Laden and ending the war in Iraq, now…
Troops battle al-Qaida fighters near Baghdad – USA TODAY
USA TODAYIraq’s government urged Fallujah residents to expel al-Qaida militants to avoid an all-out battle in the besieged city. The…
Veterans feel sting of Ramadi and Fallujah losses – USA TODAY
USA TODAYFor David Bellavia, seeing the images of al-Qaeda flags flying over buildings in Fallujah and Ramadi in recent days…
Iraq violence: PM urges Fallujah to oust militants – BBC News
BBC NewsIraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki has urged residents of the embattled city of Fallujah to force out insurgents linked…
Iran ready to help Iraq fight al-qaida – Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem PostIran is prepared to assist Iraq in fighting al-quida, Press TV reported on Sunday night. Deputy Chief of Staff…
Iraq conflict: US backs Iraq but will not send troops – Kerry – BBC News
BBC NewsThe US secretary of state has said the US will help Iraq fight al-Qaeda-linked militants, but that it is…
Iraqis Make Gains Against Militants in Key City – New York Times
New York TimesBAGHDAD — Iraqi security forces and their tribal allies made gains in heavy fighting on Sunday in Ramadi,…
Iraqi tribes taking lead in fight to evict al-Qaeda – USA TODAY
USA TODAYThe Iraqi army is letting local police and tribes lead the fight against al-Qaeda in Fallujah and Ramadi, a…
Kerry vows support for Iraq government in Fallujah, but won’t send US troops – Fox News
Fox NewsIn his first remarks since Islamic militants with Al Qaeda ties overran the Iraqi cities of Fallujah and Ramadi,…
Bombings kill 20 in Baghdad as Iraq violence surges – USA TODAY
USA TODAYBAGHDAD (AP) — A new wave of bombings hit Iraq’s capital, Baghdad, killing at least 20 people Sunday, officials…
11 killed in series of bomb attacks in Iraqi capital – Xinhua
XinhuaBAGHDAD, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) — At least 11 people were killed and 45 others wounded in a series of bomb…
Kerry: We’ll help Iraq but won’t send in troops – CNN International
CNN International(CNN) — Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will help Iraq in its battle against al…
Kerry: US will support Iraq, but without troops – USA TODAY
USA TODAYJERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that America would support Iraq in its fight…