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Iraq elections commissions prepares for partial recount
Iraq elections commissions prepares for partial recount
Posted: Sunday, June 24 2018 2:23 PM EDT2018-06-24 18:23:51 GMT
Updated: Sunday, June 24 2018 2:23 PM EDT2018-06-24 18:23:54 GMT
Iraq's elections commission says it has directed its branches to send ballot boxes possibly affected by fraud to Baghdad for a recount.More >>
Iraq's elections commission says it has directed its branches to send ballot boxes possibly affected by fraud to Baghdad for a recount.More >>
IS demands release of Iraq women prisoners in hostage video
IS demands release of Iraq women prisoners in hostage video
Posted: Saturday, June 23 2018 12:04 PM EDT2018-06-23 16:04:51 GMT
Updated: Sunday, June 24 2018 5:23 AM EDT2018-06-24 09:23:54 GMT
The Islamic State group has released a hostage video demanding the release of all Sunni women prisoners from Iraqi jails.More >>
The Islamic State group has released a hostage video demanding the release of all Sunni women prisoners from Iraqi jails.More >>
Iraq set for election recount to salvage tainted result
Iraq set for election recount to salvage tainted result
Posted: Friday, June 22 2018 5:25 AM EDT2018-06-22 09:25:52 GMT
Updated: Saturday, June 23 2018 6:33 PM EDT2018-06-23 22:33:56 GMT
(AP Photo/Karim Kadim, File). FILE - In this Sunday, June 10, 2018 file photo, Iraqi electoral officials work to salvage ballot boxes as smoke rises from a fire that broke out at Baghdad's largest ballot box storage site, where ballots from Iraq's May ...
Iraq's Supreme Federal Court has issued a ruling that endorses manual recount for all ballots from last month's national elections as stipulated by a law passed by parliament in response to complaints of widespread...More >>
Iraq's Supreme Federal Court has issued a ruling that endorses manual recount for all ballots from last month's national elections as stipulated by a law passed by parliament in response to complaints of widespread fraud.More >>
Iraq Foreign Ministry condemns strikes it says killed Iraqis
Iraq Foreign Ministry condemns strikes it says killed Iraqis
Posted: Tuesday, June 19 2018 3:40 AM EDT2018-06-19 07:40:30 GMT
Updated: Friday, June 22 2018 4:22 AM EDT2018-06-22 08:22:17 GMT
Iraq condemns the targeting of pro-Syria paramilitary troops eastern Syria after an airstrike killed mostly Iraqi Shiite forces.More >>
Iraq condemns the targeting of pro-Syria paramilitary troops eastern Syria after an airstrike killed mostly Iraqi Shiite forces.More >>
Iraq's al-Sadr joins forces with Iran-backed coalition
Iraq's al-Sadr joins forces with Iran-backed coalition
Posted: Wednesday, June 13 2018 3:27 AM EDT2018-06-13 07:27:31 GMT
Updated: Wednesday, June 13 2018 10:58 AM EDT2018-06-13 14:58:24 GMT
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, whose coalition won the largest number of seats in last month's parliamentary elections, has announced an alliance with an Iran-backed coalition ahead of marathon negotiations...More >>
Iraqi Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, whose coalition won the largest number of seats in last month's parliamentary elections, has announced an alliance with an Iran-backed coalition ahead of marathon negotiations to form a new government.More >>
Turkish jets strike PKK targets in northern Iraq stronghold
Turkish jets strike PKK targets in northern Iraq stronghold
Posted: Tuesday, June 12 2018 6:37 AM EDT2018-06-12 10:37:44 GMT
Updated: Tuesday, June 12 2018 7:25 AM EDT2018-06-12 11:25:41 GMT
Turkey's military says its warplanes have struck 12 Kurdish rebels targets in cross-border raids in northern Iraq, as the country widened its operations in Iraq, vowing to destroy a rebel stronghold in Iraq's...More >>
Turkey's military says its warplanes have struck 12 Kurdish rebels targets in cross-border raids in northern Iraq, as the country widened its operations in Iraq, vowing to destroy a rebel stronghold in Iraq's Qandil region.More >>
ISIS claims attack on Egyptian Navy ship
ISIS claims attack on Egyptian Navy ship
Posted: Thursday, July 16 2015 11:45 PM EDT2015-07-17 03:45:35 GMT
Updated: Thursday, July 16 2015 11:54 PM EDT2015-07-17 03:54:56 GMT
An ISIS-affiliated group in the Sinai claimed it targeted the ship using a "guided missile" and released several photos of the alleged attack. More >>
An ISIS-affiliated group in the Sinai claimed it targeted the ship using a "guided missile" and released several photos of the alleged attack. More >>
Nimble ISIS can be defeated, Obama says
Nimble ISIS can be defeated, Obama says
Posted: Monday, July 6 2015 10:02 PM EDT2015-07-07 02:02:07 GMT
Updated: Monday, July 6 2015 10:12 PM EDT2015-07-07 02:12:52 GMT
Obama says beating ISIS is a long-term effort, but can be accomplished. More >>
Obama says beating ISIS is a long-term effort, but can be accomplished. More >>
Iraqis slowly close in on huge ISIS-held refinery
Iraqis slowly close in on huge ISIS-held refinery
Posted: Thursday, May 28 2015 1:53 AM EDT2015-05-28 05:53:41 GMT
Updated: Thursday, May 28 2015 6:34 AM EDT2015-05-28 10:34:10 GMT
The Iraqis are being extra careful to ensure the huge oil refinery isn't destroyed in the fight to save it. More >>
The Iraqis are being extra careful to ensure the huge oil refinery isn't destroyed in the fight to save it. More >>
Australian teen may have carried out suicide bombing for ISIS
Australian teen may have carried out suicide bombing for ISIS
Posted: Thursday, March 12 2015 4:03 PM EDT2015-03-12 20:03:14 GMT
Updated: Thursday, March 12 2015 5:54 PM EDT2015-03-12 21:54:08 GMT
Australian teenager, Jake Bilardi left home to fight for ISIS and has now reportedly died carrying out a suicide bombing in Iraq.
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Australian teenager, Jake Bilardi left home to fight for ISIS and has now reportedly died carrying out a suicide bombing in Iraq.
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ISIS, Kurds in gunbattles over critical Kirkuk
ISIS, Kurds in gunbattles over critical Kirkuk
Posted: Saturday, January 31 2015 4:28 AM EST2015-01-31 09:28:39 GMT
Updated: Saturday, January 31 2015 4:48 AM EST2015-01-31 09:48:23 GMT
Kurds and allied Iraqi forces are locked in battles with ISIS fighters for crucial cities and oil fields.
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Kurds and allied Iraqi forces are locked in battles with ISIS fighters for crucial cities and oil fields.
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Pope visits Turkey on doorstep of Middle East chaos
Pope visits Turkey on doorstep of Middle East chaos
Posted: Friday, November 28 2014 12:12 AM EST2014-11-28 05:12:10 GMT
Updated: Friday, November 28 2014 12:41 AM EST2014-11-28 05:41:05 GMT
Christians and Muslims alike have fled war and terror into Turkey where Pope Francis will visit. More >>
Christians and Muslims alike have fled war and terror into Turkey where Pope Francis will visit. More >>
Kerry says US strategy to fight ISIS working
Kerry says US strategy to fight ISIS working
Posted: Tuesday, November 18 2014 2:33 AM EST2014-11-18 07:33:51 GMT
Updated: Tuesday, November 18 2014 2:35 AM EST2014-11-18 07:35:02 GMT
Secretary of State John Kerry outlined what he says is America's successful strategy to beat ISIS. More >>
Secretary of State John Kerry outlined what he says is America's successful strategy to beat ISIS. More >>
Beheading leads to more talk of ground troops in Iraq
Beheading leads to more talk of ground troops in Iraq
Posted: Monday, November 17 2014 3:02 AM EST2014-11-17 08:02:34 GMT
Updated: Monday, November 17 2014 3:12 AM EST2014-11-17 08:12:02 GMT
ISIS video on beheading differed from earlier execution releases. More >>
ISIS video on beheading differed from earlier execution releases. More >>
More fighters arriving in Kobani to battle ISIS terrorists
More fighters arriving in Kobani to battle ISIS terrorists
Posted: Thursday, October 30 2014 1:31 AM EDT2014-10-30 05:31:58 GMT
Updated: Thursday, October 30 2014 2:08 AM EDT2014-10-30 06:08:28 GMT
Syrian Kurds in Kobani are getting weapons and fresh fighters in their battle with ISIS.
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Syrian Kurds in Kobani are getting weapons and fresh fighters in their battle with ISIS.
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Yazidis who escaped ISIS trickle back into Iraq
Yazidis who escaped ISIS trickle back into Iraq
Posted: Tuesday, August 12 2014 7:29 PM EDT2014-08-12 23:29:27 GMT
Updated: Tuesday, August 12 2014 8:34 PM EDT2014-08-13 00:34:23 GMT
Yazidis cross river from Mount Sinjar, Iraq to Syria and back into Iraq.
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Yazidis cross river from Mount Sinjar, Iraq to Syria and back into Iraq.
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Iraqi ambassador offers chilling view of terrorists
Iraqi ambassador offers chilling view of terrorists
Posted: Tuesday, July 1 2014 6:11 PM EDT2014-07-01 22:11:03 GMT
Updated: Tuesday, July 1 2014 6:14 PM EDT2014-07-01 22:14:13 GMT
The militant Sunni ISIS terrorist group will not coexist with anyone who disagrees with them, Iraq's ambassador to the U.S. said. More >>
The militant Sunni ISIS terrorist group will not coexist with anyone who disagrees with them, Iraq's ambassador to the U.S. said.
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About 500 US troops now in Iraq
About 500 US troops now in Iraq
Iraqi forces are preparing to defend Baghdad and are in a fight with ISIS for a critical dam 170 miles from the capital.More >>
Iraqi forces are preparing to defend Baghdad and are in a fight with ISIS for a critical dam 170 miles from the capital. More >>
US, Shia militias face common enemy
US, Shia militias face common enemy
Former foes America and Shiite militias are now on the same side against advancing Sunni ISIS militants in Iraq.More >>
Former foes America and Shiite militias are now on the same side against advancing Sunni ISIS militants in Iraq.More >>
No US combat role in Iraq, Obama says
No US combat role in Iraq, Obama says
President Obama said American advisers will not be in a combat role in Iraq.More >>
President Obama said American advisers will not be in a combat role in Iraq.More >>
US exploring ways to slow brutal terrorist advance in Iraq
US exploring ways to slow brutal terrorist advance in Iraq
President Obama and his national security team are considering options, including working with Iran, to slow a terrorist surge through Iraq.More >>
President Obama and his national security team are considering options, including working with Iran, to slow a terrorist surge through Iraq.More >>
Baghdad vulnerable, former Iraqi leader says
Baghdad vulnerable, former Iraqi leader says
A former Iraqi prime minister said the nation's capital of Baghdad is vulnerable to a terrorist takeover.More >>
A former Iraqi prime minister said the nation's capital of Baghdad is vulnerable to a terrorist takeover. More >>
Iraq turmoil could boost gas prices
Iraq turmoil could boost gas prices
Prices at the gas pumps may rise in the wake of terrorist gains in Iraq.More >>
Prices at the gas pumps may rise in the wake of terrorist gains in Iraq. More >>

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First Alert Forecast: Beautiful summer day
First Alert Forecast: Beautiful summer day
Tuesday chances for a few storms will remain but the oppressive heat simmers with highs back into the 80s.

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Tuesday chances for a few storms will remain but the oppressive heat simmers with highs back into the 80s.
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Tree falls on camper in Ohio killing woman and granddaughter
Tree falls on camper in Ohio killing woman and granddaughter
Posted: Saturday, June 23 2018 5:39 PM EDT2018-06-23 21:39:38 GMT
(Source: Raycom)
Authorities say a large tree has fallen on a camper in southwest Ohio, killing a woman and her young granddaughter.
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Authorities say a large tree has fallen on a camper in southwest Ohio, killing a woman and her young granddaughter.
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Firefighters suspended over porn tape leaving department
Firefighters suspended over porn tape leaving department
Posted: Saturday, June 23 2018 5:35 PM EDT2018-06-23 21:35:47 GMT
(Source: RNN)
Akron officials say one firefighter has resigned and another won't be allowed to return to work after they were suspended without pay for making a sex tape on city property.
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Akron officials say one firefighter has resigned and another won't be allowed to return to work after they were suspended without pay for making a sex tape on city property.
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Milwaukee man dies in Michigan after race across Great Lake
Milwaukee man dies in Michigan after race across Great Lake
Posted: Saturday, June 23 2018 5:27 PM EDT2018-06-23 21:27:02 GMT
(Source: WTOL)
A Milwaukee man has died in Michigan in the cabin of a boat that was registered for a yacht race across Lake Michigan.
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A Milwaukee man has died in Michigan in the cabin of a boat that was registered for a yacht race across Lake Michigan.
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Detroit woman charged after car kills construction worker
Detroit woman charged after car kills construction worker
Posted: Sunday, June 17 2018 4:28 PM EDT2018-06-17 20:28:16 GMT
(Source: WTOL)
A Detroit woman has been faces felony charges after her car struck and killed a construction worker.
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A Detroit woman has been faces felony charges after her car struck and killed a construction worker.
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