Iraq

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Conflict

Mosul: Heartbreaking video emerges of baby desperate for water after being rescued from rubble

Mosul was recently declared liberated from Isis after months of fighting.

Jul 26, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Isis

Conflict

Margaret Thatcher 'made chemical weapons threat' against Saddam Hussein

The former UK Prime Minister discussed her plans with US defence secretary Dick Cheney.

Jul 20, 2017

By William Watkinson

Conflict

The stories behind the most powerful photos of the battle for Mosul

"Of all the wars I have covered in various countries, Mosul has been the worst."

Jul 13, 2017

By David Sim

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Conflict

Isis forced children 'to cut body parts from captured combatants' in Mosul

Harrowing stories are emerging from the newly-liberated city Mosul after it's recapture.

Jul 12, 2017

By William Watkinson

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Conflict

Battle for Mosul: Isis hung bodies from pylons and coalition forces 'failed to protect civilians'

Amnesty says UK claim of no civilian casualties was 'implausible'.

Jul 11, 2017

By Brendan Cole

Isis

Conflict

Photo report: 'Victory' over Isis in Mosul comes at a terrible cost

Iraqi forces repeatedly used coalition air strikes in Mosul, often to kill teams of just two or three Isis fighters armed with light weapons.

Jul 10, 2017

By David Sim

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Conflict

Isis launches major counterattack as Iraq army loses ground in Mosul

The surge is threatening recent gains in other Old City fronts, an Iraqi military officer said.

Jul 7, 2017

By Associated Press

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Conflict

Shocking Isis propaganda video shows child soldiers beheading prisoners in Iraq

The video threatens encourages Muslims to carry out lone wolf attacks in America, Europe, and Russia.

Jul 5, 2017

By SITE Intelligence Group

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Conflict

Isis suicide brides unleash a wave of bombings in Mosul battle's last-stand

At least 20 women, mostly foreign jihadi wives, have blown themselves up in Mosul since Sunday.

Jul 5, 2017

By Josh Robbins

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Crime

Iraqi model tortured and murdered for his good looks, blonde hair and tight clothes

Karar Nushi was found dead on the streets of Baghdad with multiple stab wounds and other signs of torture.

Jul 4, 2017

By Josh Robbins

Baghdad

Conflict

Starving, exhausted and traumatised, civilians flee Mosul's Old City, but thousands still trapped

Iraqi forces have found terrified families who had been hiding in their homes for weeks as fierce fighting raged around them.

Jul 4, 2017

By David Sim

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Conflict

Fears for thousands of residents trapped with Isis fighters in shrinking area of Mosul's Old City

Harrowing photos show terrified families escaping across piles of rubble, and Iraqi forces rescuing a little boy whose family had been killed in the fighting.

Jul 3, 2017

By David Sim

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Human Rights

Muslims tweet hilarious photos of their 'dangerous' grandparents amid Trump's travel ban

After months of court battles and controversy Donald Trump's travel ban was imposed on 29 June.

Jun 30, 2017

By William Watkinson

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Conflict

Latest photos: Iraqi forces are 'days away' from ousting Isis from Mosul's Old City

Iraqi forces battling Isis in Mosul say they are days away from ousting militants completely from the Old City.

Jun 28, 2017

By David Sim

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Conflict

Isis tricked starving Yazidi sex slave into eating her one-year-old child, claims Iraqi MP

Iraqi MP Vian Dakhill also shared the harrowing story of a 10-year-old girl raped to death.

Jun 28, 2017

By Nicole Rojas

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Conflict

Mosul celebrates Eid with football, cigarettes and a fair after liberation from Isis

End of Ramadan in liberated Mosul was joyous after three years of Isis rule.

Jun 25, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Mosul

Conflict

Journalist covering battle against Isis in Mosul dies after mine blast

Swiss national Veronique Robert died of injuries sustained earlier this week.

Jun 24, 2017

By Associated Press

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Conflict

Canadian sniper kills Isis militant with 'world record-breaking 2 mile shot'

The sniper reportedly killed an Isis jihadist from 2.1 miles (3,540m) in Iraq last month.

Jun 22, 2017

By William Watkinson

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Crime

Isis 'blows up' Mosul mosque where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared caliphate

The Iraqi Army say that Isis 'blew up' the mosque as their forces advanced in the embattled city.

Jun 21, 2017

By William Watkinson

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Society

Tragic mass food poisoning during Ramadan meal in Iraq is a lesson to Aid agencies

Incident occurred at a camp near Mosul, where the Iraqi army is fighting against Isis to retake control of town.

Jun 14, 2017

By Ludovica Iaccino

Mosul