U.N. urged to press Iraq extremists to halt hostilities
UN envoy Nikolay Mladenov told the Security Council via video from Baghdad that Islamic State has seized about one third of Iraq since late June, threatening regional stability. He urged sanctions enforcement and bringing perpetrators to justice as IS finances grow, including control of key oil fields and the Beiji refinery.
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Officials, lawmakers clash over Iraq policy
Senior U.S. officials and lawmakers spar over how to handle Iraqs growing Sunni insurgency. Republicans urge drone strikes sooner while Democrats question the administrations commitment to unifying Iraq. The testimony stressed more intelligence, protection of personnel, and support for a new inclusive government while acknowledging no military fix for sectarian divisions.
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Car bombing at Baghdad checkpoint kills 21
A driver rammed an explosive car into a police checkpoint in Khazimiyah district Baghdad killing 21 including seven officers and wounding at least 35. Officials cited anonymity. The attack comes as Iraq remains tense after Mosul seizure by Islamic State and prior smaller bombings.
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