Iraq

Conflict

At least 200 civilians killed in US air strikes in western Mosul

The UN said it was 'profoundly concerned' by the high loss of life.

Mar 25, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

Mosul

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Politics

I was in Parliament to speak about violent extremism when the attack hit - here's what I would've said

People do not start out violent, but inequality, injustice and violence leaves them ripe for extremist groups.

Mar 24, 2017

By Selena Victor

Syria Boko Haram

Politics

FBI says judge Derrick Watson who ruled against Trump's travel ban is being threatened

FBI ready to protect Watson after president says ruling against his executive order is 'judicial overreach'.

Mar 24, 2017

By Graham Lanktree

Donald Trump Syria Iran

Society

Canada's largest school board cancels students' US trip amid Trump's travel ban

24 already-scheduled trips will go ahead as planned.

Mar 24, 2017

By Divya Kishore

Iran Sudan Libya Somalia

Politics

Rex Tillerson: We are going to assassinate Isis chief Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi

US Secretary of State opened meeting of the ministers of the global coalition on the defeat of Isis.

Mar 22, 2017

By James Tennent

Isis NATO

Conflict

The most powerful photos of the battle against Isis in Syria and Iraq

Islamic State has lost much territory and many fighters as it comes under attack from the US-backed coalition in Iraq and three separate ground forces in Syria.

Mar 22, 2017

By David Sim

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Conflict

180,000 refugees flee Isis-held west Mosul as fighting intensifies around iconic old city

111,000 have sought shelter in 17 nearby camps with rest staying with relatives living nearby.

Mar 21, 2017

By Callum Paton

Mosul Isis Islamic State ISIL

Conflict

Heartbreaking photos: Iraqi children killed by air strikes as battle against Isis in Mosul intensifies

Families trudge through rain and mud as they flee, many desperately hungry and traumatised by living under Isis rule.

Mar 17, 2017

By David Sim

Isis Mosul Islamic State

Conflict

Iraqi troops assault Mosul Grand Mosque where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi proclaimed Isis Caliphate

Heavy fighting has been reported in Mosul's old city as Iraqi forces battle towards the Grand Mosque.

Mar 15, 2017

By Callum Paton

Isis Islamic State Mosul

Conflict

Iraq: Cemetery with graves of nearly 500 Isis fighters found near liberated Fallujah city

Major General Maan Saad of Iraq's elite anti-terror army said over 700 Isis militants have been killed in west Mosul.

Mar 15, 2017

By Ananya Roy

Isis

Conflict

Escaping Isis: The plight of civilians caught up in the battle for Mosul

Escape is incredibly dangerous: Isis has threatened to kill anyone caught trying to get out, and residents have to cross dangerous front lines to reach safety.

Mar 14, 2017

By David Sim

Isis Islamic State

Conflict

Photos: Isis destroyed priceless Mosul museum artefacts, but preserved palace of Assyrian king

Inside Mosul's antiquities museum, which once housed priceless Mesopotamian artefacts dating back thousands of years.

Mar 13, 2017

By David Sim

Isis Islamic State Syria Conflict Pictures

Politics

Amal Clooney urges Iraq to not let Isis 'get away with genocide'

Clooney asks Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi to write to the UN Security Council seeking an inquiry.

Mar 10, 2017

By Nandini Krishnamoorthy

Isis Islamic State Human rights

Conflict

In pictures: Iraqi forces expect to dislodge Isis militants from west Mosul within a month

Iraqi forces are facing increasingly stiff resistance from Islamic State militants, who are using suicide car bombs and snipers to defend their last major stronghold in Iraq.

Mar 9, 2017

By Alex Wheeler

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