Gen. Martin Dempsey urges patience in fight against ISIS
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visited Baghdad a day after voicing frustration with Iraqi forces
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During a visit to Baghdad, the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, said that Iraqi forces sometimes show up "under-strength" and "without proper equipment
During a visit to Baghdad, the Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, said that Iraqi forces sometimes show up "under-strength" and "without proper equipment." The comments come as Iraqi forces are in a battle to try and take back the city of Tikrit from ISIS. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad.
Militant group Boko Haram has agreed to ally itself with ISIS
Militant group Boko Haram has agreed to ally itself with ISIS. Senior national security correspondent Juan Zarate joins CBSN to explain the impact of the two terror groups merging.
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Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit Iraq to highlight some of the problems Iraq faces as it tries to fight ISIS
Gen. Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit Iraq to highlight some of the problems Iraq faces as it tries to fight ISIS. Holly Williams reports from Baghdad, Iraq.
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The leader of Boko Haram, the Islamist militant group formed in Nigeria, has appeared to have formally pledged allegiance to ISIS in a recent audio message
The leader of Boko Haram, the Islamist militant group formed in Nigeria, has appeared to have formally pledged allegiance to ISIS in a recent audio message. CBS News national security analyst Juan Zarate joins CBSN with the lastest details.
The head of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram released an audio message in which he appears to be pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS
The head of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram released an audio message in which he appears to be pledging allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, or ISIS. Juan Zarate reports on what it means to the war on terror.
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Iraqi government forces are putting the squeeze on ISIS to reclaim the Northern city of Tikrit
Iraqi government forces are putting the squeeze on ISIS to reclaim the Northern city of Tikrit. Iranian militias are beefing up the Iraqi offense, which is earning praise from the Obama administration. Holly Williams tells us more from Iraq.
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Iraq's government accuses ISIS of bulldozing the site of one of the world's most ancient cities
Iraq's government accuses ISIS of bulldozing the site of one of the world's most ancient cities. Officials say the extremists looted and destroyed the city of Nimrud. The news came as ISIS militants reportedly set fire to the oil wells to create a smoke screen and protect themselves from Iraqi government fighter jets. Holly Williams reports from Erbil, Iraq.
Iraqi and Iranian forces push on toward Tikrit
Regional official says 30,000-strong alliance hoping to wrest Saddam's hometown from ISIS should reach city limits in hours
According to the Iraqi government, ISIS militants used vehicles to destroy parts of the archaeological site at the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud
According to the Iraqi government, ISIS militants used vehicles to destroy parts of the archaeological site at the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud.
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FBI and Homeland Security send alert warning law enforcement about effectiveness of terror group's social media strategy
Iran seen as critical in pushing ISIS out of Tikrit
"Iraqi forces alone, they cannot do this," said the governor of nearby Kirkuk
The FBI and Homeland Security have issued an alert to U.S. law enforcement regarding efforts by ISIS to recruit young people
The FBI and Homeland Security have issued an alert to U.S. law enforcement regarding efforts by ISIS to recruit young people. CBS News Justice Correspondent Jeff Pegues reports the warning focuses on the terror group's social media efforts.
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