Iraqi PM: Plot to attack US, Paris subways
September 26, 2014 - 9:37am
Iraq's prime minister said Thursday that captured Islamic State militants have told Iraqi intelligence agents of an alleged plot to attack subways in the United States and Paris, but French and American officials...
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Iraq premier says France to join airstrikes effort
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Sameer N. Yacoub | September 13, 2014 - 2:00am
France will join the U.S.-led airstrikes targeting extremists in Iraq as part of an expanding international effort to combat the Islamic State group, Iraq's new prime minister said after talks with the French president...
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Obama to broaden US effort to combat Islamic militants
By Lara Jakes and Julie Pace | September 9, 2014 - 8:21am
President Barack Obama will go on the offensive against the Islamic State group with a broader counterterror mission than he previously has been willing to embrace, U.S. officials said Monday. The new plan, however,...
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Biden to Iraqi leaders: Time for new government
August 26, 2014 - 10:29am
Vice President Joe Biden is calling top Iraqi leaders to call for the formation of a new government and encourage their opposition to the Islamic State group.
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Seeing Iraq horror, Europe pledges aid and arms
By Juergen Baetz and Lori Hinnant | August 17, 2014 - 2:13am
The European Union on Friday forged a unified response to the rapid advance of Islamic militants in Iraq and the resulting refugee crisis, allowing direct arms deliveries to Kurdish fighters battling the Sunni insurgents....
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News Analysis: Maliki's resignation conducive to US-Iraq ties
August 16, 2014 - 11:00pm
US-Iraq ties may improve as a result of Nuri al-Maliki's resignation as Iraqi prime minister, experts say.
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Iraq's al-Maliki gives up post to rival

Iraq's al-Maliki gives up post to rival

August 15, 2014 - 9:18am
Embattled Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki announced late Thursday that he was relinquishing his post to his nominated...
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Iran's general in Iraq, militants seize key city
By Hamza Hendawi and Qassim Abdul-Zahra | June 17, 2014 - 7:04am
In a sign of Iran's deepening involvement in the Iraqi crisis, the commander of Tehran's elite Quds Force is helping Iraq's military and Shiite militias gear up to fight the Sunni insurgents who have advanced across...
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Indonesia to start development in Timor Sea next year
September 17, 2011 - 3:44pm
 The Indonesian government said that the development of the Masela gas block in Timor Sea is expected to start in 2012, with production beginning five years later, local media reported on Saturday.
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Mario’s way to acne-free skin
By PENNY LANE By Rebecca C. Rodriguez | May 10, 2006 - 12:00am
The quest for gorgeous skin can be a problem for most people. Unlike celebrities, we ordinary folks do not have the big bucks to burn. Thankfully, there is one brand that is effective and reasonably priced. And has...
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