Islamic State of Iraq and Levant vows march on Baghdad
The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant pledges to advance on Baghdad after seizing two Sunni cities. Backed by former Saddam regime figures, the group raises fears for the Shiite-led government as world powers seek a response. Obama says Iraq needs more U.S. help amid talks of possible drone missions.
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Islamic State of
Iraq and Levant
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Iraq and the Levant
U.N. Security Council
Barack Obama
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Saddam
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Anbar
Obama pledges fresh U S help as Iraq faces insurgency
President Obama promised more military aid to Iraq to counter a fast-moving insurgency as U S forces evacuated a northern air base. White House officials hint at possible air strikes and increased surveillance to support Baghdad and curb jihadist gains near Iraq and Syria.
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Baghdad
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Syria
Iraq violence tests OPEC balance in global oil market
The AP reports militant violence in Iraq threatens rising Iraqi output and could disrupt the OPEC balance. Brent crude neared 111.30 dollars as markets held near 110 dollar levels, with U.S. gasoline around 3.50 per gallon and analysts noting stabilizing demand amid geopolitical risk.
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OPEC
Iraq
Baghdad
U.S
Judith Dworkin
ITG Investment Research
Rise of Islamic State expands across Iraq and Syria
An al Qaeda breakaway group labeled the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has seized large portions of northern Iraq after earlier gains in northeastern Syria, aiming to establish a cross border Islamic state. The move reflects Sunni discontent with Shiite led rule and the sectarian spillover from the Syrian conflict, aided by border breakdown and purported veteran support.
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Iraq
Syria
I. A
Islamic State of
Iraq and the Levant
Nouri al- Maliki
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