Canada and Islamic State

Islamic State: The U.S. announced Wednesday that it was talking to several countries including Canada about helping Yazidis, Iraqi Christians, and other people who have become displaced by the advance of Islamist fighters. Related Items Articles U.S. attacks on insurgents a necessary response US credits airstrikes with allowing Iraqis to escape mountain, making rescue mission unlikely France announces it will send weapons to Iraq 'in coming hours,' co-ordinating with the Brits Egypt top Muslim cleric condemns Islamic State as danger to Islam Australian prime minister won't rule out sending a combat force to Iraq to prevent 'genocide' Iraq prime minister seems increasingly isolated; urges military not to meddle in politics , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "We have offers of support from a number of allies like France, Australia, Canada," Rhodes said. The United States is considering a multinational mission to whisk displaced people to safety in Iraq and it appears there may be a supporting role for Canada. At a White House briefing, deputy national security adviser Ben Rhodes said the U.S. was taking up offers to help those who are under threat from the al-Qaida splinter group, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.