New iraq prime minister
12 dead in Turkey amid Kobani tensions
Kobani, a predominantly Kurdish settlement, has been surrounded by Islamic State fighters for three weeks.
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France strikes Islamic State in Iraq
US-led air strikes in eastern Syria killed 14 Islamic State fighters.
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Netherlands may offer fighter planes to counter ISIS
An unspecified number of planes may take part in air strikes against insurgent targets.
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US cannot rule out larger ground role in Iraq
US raised the possibility its troops might need to take on a larger role in Iraq’s ground war against ISIS.
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ISIS supporter warns of attacks against US
The posting used religious language and said the author was speaking from a “blessed pulpit”.
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Iran leader spurns US overture to fight ISIS
World powers meeting in Paris on Monday gave public backing to military action to fight ISIS,
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Congenial new Iraq leader wins allies
Diplomats and politicians from across the political spectrum say they believe Abadi is better suited to lead.
