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Iran Slams Saudi 'Incompetence' After Death of More Than 700 Pilgrims
Safety during hajj is politically sensitive for the Saudi Arabia's ruling Al Saud dynasty, since the ruling family presents itself internationally as the guardian of orthodox Islam.
Militias Fighting the Islamic State in Iraq Are Accused of Terrorizing Civilians
Shia militias enlisted to fight against the Islamic State are kidnapping and murdering hundreds of mostly-Sunni victims with impunity, according to a new Amnesty International report.
The US Arms Kurdish Troops as a Political Crisis Brews in Baghdad
The US moved to arm the peshmerga fighting the Islamic State, while in Baghdad, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki appeared to be out of a job.
27 Iraqis Dead After Wave of Car Bombings in Baghdad
Police and medics described it as the city's deadliest day of aggression since Sunni Muslim insurgents launched an offensive in June.
Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki Ignores Calls to Build Bridges With Sunni Peers
Dozens died in Iraq today as the country threatens a return to the brutal sectarian violence which once threatened to destroy it.
Shiite Cleric Urges Iraqis to Fight Against ISIS
The call comes as Iraqi army helicopters launch attack in Tikrit against the Sunni militant group sweeping across parts of the country.
Iraq Vows to Beat Back ISIS After Militants Seize Saddam Hussein's Hometown of Tikrit
Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said today that Iraq is facing a "mortal threat," and urged immediate action to combat the militant group.