Iraq Crisis
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Appetite for destruction: Where ISIS gets its reputation for brutalityTorture and executions, recruiting child soldiers and too unruly for al-Qaeda: A look at the allegations against the Islamic State militant group.WorldAug 11, 2014
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Iraqi leader says Islamic state threatens regionAn extremist group's declaration of an Islamic state in territory it has seized in Iraq and Syria poses a threat to the entire region, Iraq's prime minister warned Wednesday.WorldJul 2, 2014
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Iraq crisis: A look at the history of the caliphateBy declaring the establishment of an Islamic caliphate, ISIS is claiming to be the successor of the political and religious community established by the Prophet Muhammad.WorldJun 30, 2014
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Iraq’s top cleric calls for deal on PM by TuesdayIraq's top Shiite cleric stepped up pressure on deeply divided political blocs Friday, calling on them to agree on the next prime minister before the newly elected parliament convenes next week.WorldJun 27, 2014
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Iraqi parliament to meet in step to form new gov’tIraq's vice-president called on parliament to convene on Tuesday, taking the first step toward forming a new government to present a united front against a rapidly advancing Sunni insurgency.WorldJun 26, 2014
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Iraq crisis: Why you should be concerned about ISIS recruiting childrenISIS militants in Iraq appear to be luring young boys into the violent conflict that is stretching across a wide swath of the country. But advocates say child recruitment is a global concern, including here in Canada.CanadaJun 25, 2014
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Iraqi PM calls on Iraqi politicians to uniteIraq's prime minister has called on his nation's political blocs to close ranks in the face of Sunni militants but gave no concrete promise of greater political inclusiveness for minority Sunnis.Jun 25, 2014
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Kurdish leader cites ‘new reality’ in IraqThe top U.S. diplomat returned to Iraq on Tuesday for the second day in a row trying to convince one of its political leaders that overhaul of the Shiite-led government is the best way to deflate a raging Sunni insurgency.PoliticsJun 24, 2014
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Iraq crisis: New ISIS video aims to lure foreign fightersThe Islamist militant group trying to take over parts of Iraq is trying to recruit more foreigners fighters with its latest video posted online.CanadaJun 20, 2014
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Iraq crisis: ISIS or ISIL – what’s in a transliterated name?Confused about what to call the Islamist militant group taking over cities and town in Iraq? Don't worry: A lot of people are. Here's a look at why some say ISIS and others say ISIL.WorldJun 19, 2014
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