Two years after the end of the Iraq war, the U.S. State Department confirmed this week that it is providing the fragile country with sophisticated weapons and drones. Iraq needs help fighting against a growing and serious threat -- al Qaeda.
MORE: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/28/world/meast/al-qaeda-growing/index.html
See also...
18 dead in Christmas Day attacks near Iraq churches
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/25/world/meast/iraq-violence/index.html
Militants in Iraq storm TV station; anchor among dead
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/23/world/meast/iraq-unrest/index.html
Iraq police: At least 15 Iraqi army soldiers killed in ambush
http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/21/world/meast/iraq-violence/index.html
