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Iraq Storms Main Christian Town Near Mosul As Ash Carter Arrives In Baghdad
The Iraqi army on Saturday stormed a Christian town that had been under control of ISIS since 2014 as part of US-backed operations to clear the entrances to Mosul, the militants' last major city stronghold in Iraq.
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Pentagon Chief To Stress Iraq Sovereignty In Turkey Talks
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said he would stress the need to respect Iraq's sovereignty during a visit on Friday to Turkey, which has been locked in a dispute with Baghdad over who should participate in the campaign to retake Mosul from ISIS.
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US To Help Iraq Build Base For Push On Mosul: Ash Carter
US forces will help Iraq set up a logistics hub in a recaptured airfield to use for a push on Mosul, ISIS's largest stronghold, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said before making an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Monday.
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Ashton Carter In Iraq To Seek New Ways To Battle ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has traveled to Iraq on an unannounced visit with directions from President Barack Obama to find new ways to hasten the destruction of the ISIS.
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US Defense Chief Ash Carter Makes Surprise Visit To Baghdad
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad today for talks with US military commanders, seeking ways to intensify the fight against ISIS terrorists.
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US Defense Chief Makes Surprise Trip to Iraq
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter made a surprise visit to Baghdad today to get a first-hand assessment of the campaign against Islamic State as Iraq tries to retake the fallen capital of Sunni-dominated Anbar province.
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Iraq Storms Main Christian Town Near Mosul As Ash Carter Arrives In Baghdad
The Iraqi army on Saturday stormed a Christian town that had been under control of ISIS since 2014 as part of US-backed operations to clear the entrances to Mosul, the militants' last major city stronghold in Iraq.
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Pentagon Chief To Stress Iraq Sovereignty In Turkey Talks
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said he would stress the need to respect Iraq's sovereignty during a visit on Friday to Turkey, which has been locked in a dispute with Baghdad over who should participate in the campaign to retake Mosul from ISIS.
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US To Help Iraq Build Base For Push On Mosul: Ash Carter
US forces will help Iraq set up a logistics hub in a recaptured airfield to use for a push on Mosul, ISIS's largest stronghold, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said before making an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Monday.
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Ashton Carter In Iraq To Seek New Ways To Battle ISIS
Defense Secretary Ash Carter has traveled to Iraq on an unannounced visit with directions from President Barack Obama to find new ways to hasten the destruction of the ISIS.
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US Defense Chief Ash Carter Makes Surprise Visit To Baghdad
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad today for talks with US military commanders, seeking ways to intensify the fight against ISIS terrorists.
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US Defense Chief Makes Surprise Trip to Iraq
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter made a surprise visit to Baghdad today to get a first-hand assessment of the campaign against Islamic State as Iraq tries to retake the fallen capital of Sunni-dominated Anbar province.
