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Khaleej Times
March 10, 2018
As militants swept across Iraq three years ago, he rescued a treasure trove of ancient religious manuscripts from near-certain destruction. ... "I've trained four or five different teams," said Father Najeeb, explaining that as Iraqi troops advanced against Daesh, many trainees returned home, forcing him to takeÃâà...
Al-Arabiya
March 10, 2018
Thousands of religious relics and sites, both Christian and Muslim, were destroyed by ISIS before Iraqi security forces finally declared victory against the extremists in December. “I've trained four or five different teams,” said Father Najeeb, explaining that as Iraqi troops advanced against ISIS, many traineesÃâà...
gulfnews.com
March 9, 2018
Baghdad: As Daesh militants swept across Iraq three years ago, he rescued a treasure trove of ancient religious manuscripts from near-certain destruction. ... Thousands of religious relics and sites, both Christian and Muslim, were destroyed by Daesh before Iraqi security forces finally declared victoryÃâà...
Forces Network
February 26, 2018
Italy's civil protection agency has decided to send in the army to clear snow-clogged streets in Rome after an Arctic storm paralysed the capital. .... His Royal Highness the Earl of Wessex paid tribute to the battalion that has had troops deployed in both Sudan and Iraq over the last 18 months. 2 Rifles RoyalÃâà...
Asharq Al-awsat English
February 22, 2018
In some places, notably the nine provinces where Shi'ites form a majority, militias such as the Popular Mobilization Forces, believed to be controlled by Iran, operate as political parties. That, however, is against the Iraqi Election law which makes it clear that any member of the military wishing to contest anÃâà...
The Siasat Daily
February 14, 2018
Rome: Italy will cut its 1,500 military contingent in Iraq this year, drawing down at least 700 troops, it was announced at a summit in Rome, Corriere della Sera ... Italian Defence Minister Roberta Pinotti was among 15 defence ministers from the global coalition fighting the Islamic State jihadist group whoÃâà...
Department of Defense
February 13, 2018
Mattis praised Italy's important contributions to coalition operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, where Italy is the second largest contributor of troops after the U.S., White said, adding that Mattis noted the significant role that the Italian national police and army are undertaking to train host-nation security forces.
Kurdistan24
December 25, 2017
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region (Kurdistan 24) – The Prime Minister of Italy, Paolo Gentiloni, on Sunday said he would ask the Italian Parliament to transfer some of the country's troops from Italy to Niger to combat terrorism and human trafficking in the area. Gentiloni mentioned that Italy's 1,400-strong military presence in IraqÃâà...
ArmyTimes.com
December 31, 1999
A paratrooper stands watch as paratroopers conduct an airborne insertion onto Juliet Drop Zone in northern Italy Jan. 18, 2018. (Lt. Col. John Hall/Army) ... China, Russia, Iraq, Iran, you name the country and we're 100% confident that the U.S. Army wins hands down. But that's not why we love the Army,Ãâà...
The Guardian
December 31, 1999
In the past, Five Star talked about pulling Italian troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, but Di Maio now says the party is committed to Nato. He travelled to Washington last year in an effort to reconfirm the US as an ally, but he has also pledged to drop sanctions against Russia, which he describes as aÃâà...
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