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Anti-ISIS CampaignIraqi Troops and Shi‘ite Militias Have Retaken Large Areas of Tikrit From ISIS
The battle, involving over 30,000 Iraqi soldiers and allied Shi‘ite militia, was the largest government operation to date and may be a prelude to recapturing Mosul, the largest city under ISIS control, the New York Times reports.
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Iran in IraqAnalysis: Iran is no partner in the fight against the Islamic State
General Dempsey’s caveat is an interesting one, since there is every reason to believe that Shia control of Tikrit will result in further sectarianism. While the US administration says in its most recent National Security Strategy that it desires to “degrade and ultimately defeat ISIL [Islamic State]” in an attempt to “support Iraq … free itself from sectarian conflict and the scourge of extremists,” Tehran is actively perpetuating the sectarian crisis in Iraq.
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U.S. Anti-ISIS StrategyFall of U.S.-backed Syrian group casts doubt on plan to arm moderates
U.S. officials generally define moderate rebels as those committed to a democratic Syrian state that recognizes the rights of minorities. But such definitions have become blurred in Syria, where hundreds of rebel factions have sprung up, loyalties shift fluidly, and hard-core Islamists dominate a sectarian battlefield. Vetting is at best an inexact science.
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Iran NegotiationsIn wake of GOP letter to Iran, battle erupts over blame for dysfunction
A battle quickly erupted over who was to blame for the dysfunction and how to defuse a situation that many foreign policy experts believe has become so poisonous that it has begun to damage the United States’ standing in the world.
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AfghanistanAfghanistan Can’t Manage Billions in Aid, U.S. Inspector Finds
“Future direct assistance funds are vulnerable to increased fraud and abuse” because the Afghan government has “had numerous contract award and execution irregularities” and procurement-law violations, according to an audit labeled “For Official Use Only.”
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Islam and ComedyIranian-American Comedian Maz Jobrani Makes Fun of ISIS and Fights Against Post-9/11 Muslim Stereotypes
Jobrani’s journey reflects both the problems and the potential in using comedy to bridge the cultural chasm produced by Islamic extremism. In growing numbers, America’s Muslim comedians are using a sassy brand of humor to reach across the abyss. In the United States, their shticks both ridicule extremism within their own faith and challenge American stereotypes of Muslims.
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U.S. - IsraelAmericans’ Views of Netanyahu Less Positive Post-Visit
After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's much-publicized and controversial address to Congress, Americans' opinions of him have worsened. His favorable rating is down seven percentage points, to 38%, while his unfavorable rating has increased five points, to 29%. These changes are largely confined to Democrats; Republicans' views are essentially stable.
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EducationCalifornia district to keep $105M deal with Saudi colleges
A Southern California college district says it will continue a consulting deal with two Saudi Arabia technical colleges despite opposition from faculty who object to the Arab government's record on human rights.
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AramcoSaudi Exec Expects $1 Trillion Drop In Energy Investments
A high-ranking Saudi Aramco executive says the plunge in energy prices already has caused many in the industry to cut spending on oil and gas projects, and the trend probably will continue for a few years, perhaps reaching a cut of $1 trillion in investments.
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TadawulSaudi stocks slip in trading
Saudi Arabia's stock market edged down in early trade on Wednesday, while Egypt pulled back broadly as the country was again hit by fuel shortages.
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