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Obama increases US forces in Baghdad

Wed Sep 3, 2014 09:37:54

President Barack Obama has ordered an increase of about 350 troops in Baghdad to protect the US Embassy in the Iraqi capital and is sending top officials to the Middle East to "build a stronger regional partnership" against ISIL Takfiri militants, the White House says.

Iraqi forces press advance in fight against ISIL in north

Wed Sep 3, 2014 09:02:40

Iraqi government forces have made more progress in their fightback against ISIL Takfiri militants in northern Iraq.

Over $2.5 billion spent by Israel for war on Gaza: Military

Wed Sep 3, 2014 08:44:02

The Israeli regime has spent more than $2.5 billion (1.9 billion euros) for 50 days of bombardment against the besieged Gaza Strip, the military says.

NATO, Russia and threat of ‘great war'

Wed Sep 3, 2014 07:40:03

It seems that NATO and Russia are edging toward to an all-out military conflict over the looming crisis in Ukraine. Both sides have intensified war rhetoric in recent days and vowed to take further retaliatory actions.

Remember Iraq! Intelligence officers warn Merkel over Ukraine

Tue Sep 2, 2014 22:30:48

With the escalating Ukrainian crisis towards the top of the agenda at this week’s NATO summit in Wales, a group of former US intelligence officers is urging the alliance to be careful before crafting a response and warned German Chancellor Merkel that evidence alleged to show actual encroachment into Ukraine by the Russia lacks substance, like the evidences applied to launch Iraq war.

ISIL claims beheading of second US journalist: Video

Tue Sep 2, 2014 22:18:07

So-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) released a video on Tuesday showing a masked militant beheading a second American journalist, according to the private terrorism monitoring group SITE.

Yemeni president finally sacks cabinet, eases tension

Tue Sep 2, 2014 20:45:50

The Yemeni president on Tuesday dismissed the Cabinet including the prime minister who led it for two years, while partially reversing an earlier decision to lift fuel subsidies in a bid to end a standoff with Shiite opposition holding anti-government protests across the country.

Australia PM: 'Extreme force' justified against ISIL

Tue Sep 2, 2014 19:10:17

Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Tuesday said "extreme force" was justified in battling Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants as he played down reports that an Australian plane delivering humanitarian aid in Iraq came under fire.

France, Saudi finalize $3bn Lebanon arms deal: official

Tue Sep 2, 2014 18:35:59

France and Saudi Arabia are close to signing a $3 billion arms deal for Lebanon, the Elysee Palace said Monday following talks between President Francois Hollande and the Saudi crown prince.

Castro likens NATO to Nazis, blasts US, Israel for creating ISIL

Tue Sep 2, 2014 17:14:47

Cuba’s former president Fidel Castro compared NATO’s recent statements to that of Nazi SS and accused US and its allies of igniting conflicts abroad. Castro slammed John McCain for backing Israel and accused both of being involved in the creation of ISIL terrorist group.

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