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.
US-led air strikes in eastern Syria killed 14 Islamic State fighters.
An unspecified number of planes may take part in air strikes against insurgent targets.
US raised the possibility its troops might need to take on a larger role in Iraq’s ground war against ISIS.
The posting used religious language and said the author was speaking from a “blessed pulpit”.
World powers meeting in Paris on Monday gave public backing to military action to fight ISIS,
Diplomats and politicians from across the political spectrum say they believe Abadi is better suited to lead.