U.S.-led coalition warplanes have begun bombing the Iraqi city of Tikrit in an attempt to seize control of the city from the self-described Islamic State. … Endless WarRead more
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In Chaos of Post-Invasion Iraq, Militias Take Hold
Matthieu Aikins talking: what, you know, happened was essentially a reaction to the rapid gains that ISIS made this summer. When the defense of Mosul … In Chaos of Post-Invasion Iraq, Militias Take HoldRead more
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Iraqi Shiite Militias Accused of Looting, Burning Sunni Villages
Erin Evers talking: we essentially documented that after U.S. coalition strikes in the town of Amerli, in Salahuddin province, routed ISIS from the town of … Iraqi Shiite Militias Accused of Looting, Burning Sunni VillagesRead more
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They’re not coming out of nowhere
Noam Chomsky talking: It’s very hard to think of anything serious that can be done. I mean, it should be settled diplomatically and peacefully to … They’re not coming out of nowhereRead more
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From where ISIS came?
The U.S. wants to destroy ISIS, but it’s opposing every force that’s fighting ISIS. So, the main state that’s opposed to ISIS is Iran. They … From where ISIS came?Read more
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Rewriting of history of Mesopotamia
Iraq, where video has surfaced showing militants from the Islamic State destroying ancient artifacts at a museum in the Iraqi city of Mosul. Men are … Rewriting of history of MesopotamiaRead more
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Connecting al-Qaeda to Saddam Hussein
Since the release of Senate findings this month, senior officials from the George W. Bush administration have defended their global torture program. Speaking to Meet … Connecting al-Qaeda to Saddam HusseinRead more
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Stop repeating history
As the nation prepares to commemorate Veterans Day, President Obama has authorized the deployment of an additional 1,500 troops to Iraq. The plan will more … Stop repeating historyRead more
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Divide and Rule in Iraq and Syria
[There] “is a memo [at the Pentagon] that describes how we’re going to take out seven countries in five years, starting with Iraq, and then … Divide and Rule in Iraq and SyriaRead more
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Guards Convicted for Killing
A federal jury has returned guilty verdicts against four Blackwater operatives involved in the 2007 massacre at Baghdad’s Nisoor Square. On Wednesday, the jury found … Guards Convicted for KillingRead more