Ayatollah Ali Sistani, Iraq's Highest-Ranking Shia Cleric, Issues Fatwa For Shias To Fight ISIS
The cleric's fatwa underscores the desperation of Baghdad's fight against the encroaching Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
Iraq Insurgency: President Obama Says Iraq Will "Need More Help From Us"
The Obama administration is weighing options for dealing with a surge of violence and defeat of government troops in northern Iraq.
Iran Deploys Revolutionary Guard To Iraq To Support Maliki Government Forces
Tehran's Revolutionary Guard came into Iraq to protect Shia areas.
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It will take months before Iraq can employ its new American-made combat jets against the jihadists that now threaten Baghdad.
Iran Deploys Quds Forces To Support Iraqi Troops, Helps Retake Most Of Tikrit
Iran is considering transferring even more soldiers to Iraq if the offensive fails.
Obama Considering Military Action In Iraq: 'I Don't Rule Anything Out'
John Boehner slammed the president, accusing him of "taking a nap" on the Iraq crisis.
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Here are four ways the crisis in Iraq could escalate.
Global Oil Supplies Enough to Meet Growing Demand, Even Amid Escalating Iraq Conflict: OPEC
OPEC, the group of major oil-producing countries, tried to allay concerns that oil output would not be enough to meet rising global demand in the second half of this year.
ISIL Militants, In Audio Recording, Speak Of Capturing Iraqi Capital Baghdad And Karbala
On Wednesday, ISIL seized the city of Tikrit, which is the home town of Saddam Hussein and is located about 87 miles from Baghdad.
Iraq Reveals Openness To Obama Administration To Allow US Airstrikes Against Al Qaeda, Say US Officials
The U.S. is considering options that include possibly providing "kinetic support" for the Iraqi military.
Iraq Militants Take Tikrit, Saddam Hussein's Hometown
ISIS took control of Tikrit, the hometown of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, and closed in on Iraq's largest oil refinery.
How ISIS Realigns The Middle East
The radical group's capture of Mosul has turned it, in effect, into a new Sunni state.
What Is ISIS, The Syria-Based Jihadi Group That Took Over Mosul?
Well-funded and on the rise, although not necessarily linked to al-Qaeda, ISIS is expanding and taking over chunks of Iraq and Syria.
Iraqi Uprising Exposes Global Oil Prices To Risk
Non-OPEC oil supply is expected to tail off in a few years, and then OPEC supply will be needed.
Mosul Seized: Jihadis Loot $429M From City's Central Bank To Make ISIS World's Richest Terror Force
The terror organization has looted 500 billion Iraqi dinars ($429M) from Mosul's central bank, according to the regional governor.
Iraqi Militants Storm Turkish Consulate In Mosul, Take Diplomats Hostage
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has yet to confirm the reports, which said the diplomats were taken to the ISIS' Mosul headquarters.
Militants Close In On Iraq's Biggest Oil Refinery: 'Baiji Has Fallen,' Kurdish Spokesman Says
The advance on Baiji comes a day after the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant took control of Mosul.
ISIL Seizes Nineveh And Kirkuk After Taking Mosul In Advance Toward Baghdad While US Demands Action From Iraqi Leaders
The White House reportedly called on Iraqi leaders, including the prime minister, to take responsibility and "step up to the plate."
ISIS Seizes Control Of Mosul, Iraq's Second-Largest City, Forcing 150,000 To Flee
The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, a Sunni militant group, has gained control of Iraq's second city.
Islamists Seize Areas Of Kirkuk Following Takeover Of Mosul
Jihadists gained control of five areas west of the city of Kirkuk in Iraq.
Sunni Insurgents Seize Mosul, Iraq's Second Largest City [PHOTO]
Iraqi police officers and soldiers abandoned Mosul, leaving their weapons, vehicles and uniforms behind for Sunni militants.
In New Memoir, Hillary Clinton Claims She Warned Obama On Putin's 'True Agenda'
In her new memoir, "Hard Choices," the former Secretary of State's views seem prescient on Russia, Syria and Egypt.
North American Shale Oil Boom To Dominate OPEC Talks This Week, No Production Increase Expected
Lower production in Libya could topple the Middle Eastern cartel's "sweet spot" price and output target.
Lifted Sanctions Could Fuel Oil Competition Between Iran And Iraq
The U.S. government said Iran is cooperating with the international community to roll back its controversial nuclear program.
Baghdad Bombings Kill At Least 60; Ramadi University Stormed
Car bombs explode across Baghdad, killing more than 60 people.
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