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Obama sends resolution for use of force against Islamic State to Congress
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Iraq
UAE to resume airstrikes against the Islamic State, U.S. officials say
Iraq
Jordanian jets return after striking at Islamic State targets in Syria: sources
Iraq
Jordan considers expanding role in Coalition to hit Islamic State in Iraq
Iran
Iran’s militias are taking over Iraq’s army
Iraq
United Arab Emirates, key US ally in Islamic State effort, disengaged in December
Iraq
Jordan hangs two Iraqi militants in response to pilot’s death
Analysis: DIA head warns al Qaeda in Syria may gain ground in 2015
Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart, the director of the DIA, testified before the House Armed Services Committee yesterday. Stewart warned that al Qaeda in Syria may gain ground in 2015, the Islamic State remains capable of launching offensive operations despite the coalition’s air campaign, and the Taliban-led insurgency has fought its opposition to a stalemate in Afghanistan.
Iraq
Jordan to execute jailed would-be bomber, jihadists
Iraq
Iraq reconciliation would help counter Islamic State – US military
Islamic State launched attack near Amiriyat al Fallujah
The Islamic State has published photos from fighting in Zawbaa near Amiriyat al Fallujah. Recent press reports suggest the jihadist group has launched a renewed offensive on the town.
Islamic State burns captured Jordanian pilot alive
First Lieutenant Mu’adh Yusuf al Kasasibah was burned alive in a cage by Islamic State fighters.
Iraq
US, allies plan tough battle to retake Iraqi city from Islamic State
Iraq
Beyond front lines in Iraq, a forgotten force faces Islamic State
Iran
Survivors say Iraqi forces watched as Shi’ite militias executed 72 Sunnis
Iraq
Islamic State purportedly sets new deadline for hostage swap
Video shows Hezbollah Brigades convoy transporting American M1 tank
A video posted online shows the Iranian-backed Hezbollah Brigades, a designated terrorist organization, transporting an American-made M1 Abrams tank and other US military equipment in Iraq.
Iraq
Jordan proposes prisoner swap, fate of Japanese Islamic State hostage unclear
Video shows Hezbollah Brigades convoy transporting American M1 tank
A video posted online shows the Iranian-backed Hezbollah Brigades, a designated terrorist organization, transporting an American-made M1 Abrams tank and other US military equipment in Iraq.
Islamic State assaults Iraqi border post near Jordan
The Islamic State attack was repelled by Iraqi border guards backed by Iraqi airstrikes.
Iraq
Canadian soldiers involved in 2 more firefights in Iraq
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Japan condemns IS execution, demands remaining hostage release
Iraq
Japan condemns apparent Islamic State execution, demands release of remaining hostage
Iraq
In Mosul, Islamic State turns captured city into fortress
Iraq
The Islamic State executed 13 soccer fans in Mosul. Canadian special forces engaged in combat against the Islamic State. Coalition aircraft launched 36 airstrikes against the Islamic State inside Iraq since Jan. 16. Kurdish troops killed four Islamic State fighters while repelling an attack in Zumar.
Belgium
As Terrorism Suspects Are Detained in Europe, Scope of Challenge Is Highlighted
Belgian authorities launch counterterrorism raids, killing 2
Belgian authorities launched a series of counterterrorism raids earlier today. Two suspects were killed in a shootout. Early reporting, which has not been confirmed, says that some of the suspects were acting on orders from the Islamic State.
Iraq
Morocco cracks down on ISIS backers
Iraq
Female Yazidi captives forced to give blood to wounded Islamist fighters: survivor
Germany
Germany closer to confiscating Islamist IDs