Place: eastern Iraq

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These three books provide a novel approach to understanding IS

TWO years ago, US President Barack Obama dismissed Islamic State (IS) as al-Qaeda’s “JV team” (a reference to junior varsity players, who are second-string squad members).

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Iran launches Iraq air strikes: US

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Seven killed in Iraq suicide blast

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Freed Iranians accuse US of mistreatment

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Saddam trial told of chemical-attack orders and beheading

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Suicide bombers kill 74 at mosque

At least 73 killed in Iraq suicide attacks

Suicide bombers killed 65 worshippers at two mosques in eastern Iraq today while in Baghdad two car bombs destroyed the blast wall protecting a hotel housing foreign journalists and killed eight Iraqis.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2005

Suicide bomber kills 12 in police station attack

A SUICIDE car bomber ploughed into policemen waiting to collect their salary at a police station west of Ramadi yesterday, killing 12 people in the latest insurgent attack on Iraq’s beleaguered security forces.

Tue, 30 Nov, 2004

Suicide bomber kills seven in Iraq

A suicide bomber blew up a car at a police checkpoint in western Iraq today, killing seven government security force members and injuring nine.

Mon, 29 Nov, 2004

US troops capture suspected gold shipment

A truck carrying 999 bars of what may be gold has been impounded by US paratroopers in eastern Iraq.

Tue, 27 May, 2003

Marines face thousands of fighters: report

In eastern Iraq near Kut, US Marines said they were facing as many as several thousand Islamic fighters from various Arab countries, possibly including members of the al-Qaida terror network, The New York Times reported.

Fri, 11 Apr, 2003

Warplanes bomb Iraqi comms targets

US and British warplanes bombed Iraqi military command and communication targets near Talil in the south of the country today.

Thu, 26 Dec, 2002