Eight people were killed and at least 28 others were injured in attacks across the Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Wednesday, police said. "Five people were killed and 13 others were injured in mortar strikes at residential areas in al-Shu’ala district in northwestern...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is asking Congress to formally authorize war against Islamic State militants, offering a draft resolution that says the Islamic State "poses a grave threat." The president is sending Congress a proposed three-page authorization for military...
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(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will propose to Congress on Wednesday a new three-year authorization for the use of force against Islamic State with limits on U.S. combat troops' involvement, lawmakers and congressional aides said. Obama has defended his authority...