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China offers Iraq aid to fight against ISIL militants

Fri Jun 13, 2014 17:05:39

China said on Friday that it has offered the Iraqi government in Baghdad whatever help it can give to suppress the violence emerged by extremist militants in Iraqi southern provinces.

Sistani issues call to arms against Iraq ISIL militants

Fri Jun 13, 2014 16:16:07

Iraq's top Shiite religious authority Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani called Iraqis Friday to take up arms against the foreign backed militants who have overrun swathes of the country after launching a major offensive.

Kiev official: Russian tanks have entered Ukraine

Fri Jun 13, 2014 13:24:05

Three Russian tanks and other military vehicles have crossed the border into Ukraine, prompting a skirmish between Ukrainian and Russian forces, acting Ukrainian Interior Minister Arsen Avakov says.

Who is Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the notorious leader of ISIL

Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:02:29

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) – an al-Qaeda offshoot -- has been careful to reveal little about himself and his whereabouts.

‘All options’ open to fight ISIL insurgents in Iraq: Obama

Fri Jun 13, 2014 09:34:27

US President Barack Obama says his government is looking at "all options", including military action, to help Iraq fight ISIL militants.

UN Security Council condemns ISIL attacks in Iraq

Fri Jun 13, 2014 09:20:53

The UN Security Council has condemned attacks by ISIL militants in two major Iraqi cities, Mosul and Tikrit.

FIFA World Cup: Neymar leads Brazil to 3-1 win over Croatia

Fri Jun 13, 2014 07:42:08

Neymar showed why he is carrying Brazil's hopes at the World Cup, scoring twice to help the underwhelming hosts escape a disappointing start to the tournament.

Iran vows to fight ISIL terrorism in Iraq

Fri Jun 13, 2014 07:30:44

Iran’s president says the Islamic Republic will not tolerate violence and terror as foreign-backed Takfiri militants wreak havoc in northern Iraq.

Iraqi FM: ISIL Takfiri militants 'on the run'

Thu Jun 12, 2014 22:02:40

Iraq's Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Thursday Takfiri militants of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) who have been retreated from two main cities were "on the run" after the security forces fought back.

UN Security Council begins Iraq crisis talks

Thu Jun 12, 2014 21:22:21

The UN Security Council on Thursday held talks on the unraveling crisis in Iraq, where extremist militants pushed towards Baghdad.

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