U.S. Airstrikes
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U.S. says coalition airstrikes on ISIS have killed 352 civilians, NGO claims 3,000"We regret the unintentional loss of civilian lives ... and express our deepest sympathies to the families and others affected by these strikes," the Pentagon said in a statement.WorldApr 30, 2017
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ISIS has lost more than 75% of the Iraqi land it seized in 2014, military saysBrig. Gen. Yahya Rasool, a military spokesman, said the extremist group currently controls less than 30,000 square kilometers in Iraq.PoliticsApr 11, 2017
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U.S. claims responsibility for Mosul airstrike that locals claim killed 200 civiliansThe American confirmation came after Iraqi forces paused their drive to recapture west Mosul because of the high rate of civilian casualties.WorldMar 25, 2017
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John Kerry makes surprise visit to Baghdad as military advances on Islamic StateU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made an unannounced stop in Baghdad on Friday at a time of increased military momentum against the Islamic State.WorldApr 8, 2016
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U.S. airstrike targets al-Qaida militant in LibyaThe U.S. military says it launched an airstrike Saturday targeting a mid-level al-Qaida operative in Libya.Jun 14, 2015
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Activists say U.S. strike hit non-affiliated Islamic State group compoundU.S. airstrikes hit the compound of a powerful hard-line rebel group that is not affiliated to the Islamic State extremist organization early Thursday.WorldNov 6, 2014
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Are the critics right? Are bombing campaigns enough to take on ISIS?Canada's opposition parties have spoken out against Harper's plans to take part in the bombing campaign against ISIS, expressing doubts about how effective coalition airstrikes are against the militant group.CanadaOct 7, 2014
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Majority of Canadians back use of fighter jets to strike ISIS in IraqMore Canadians support the use of Canadian fighter jets in the U.S.-led mission to destroy ISIS than those who initially supported Canada taking on a combat role in Afghanistan.CanadaOct 2, 2014
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