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While war against Isis rages in Mosul, Iraqis bathe in healing hot waters at nearby Hammam al-Alil spa
While some Iraqis are being pampered, thousands of others just a short distance away are trying to get into a crowded refugee camp.
David Sim Apr 05, 2017
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey
Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.
Ananya Roy Apr 01, 2017
US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics
The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry.
Ananya Roy Mar 31, 2017
US-led coalition suffers 5,000 casualties in battle for Mosul
Head of US Central Control admits that 774 Iraqi troops have lost lives in offensive to date.
William Watkinson Mar 30, 2017
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan
The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.
Ananya Roy Mar 30, 2017
Genel Energy losses widen amid growing worries over production in Iraq
Company posts 45% year-on-year decline in revenue as its flagship asset in Kurdistan continues to struggle.
Dan Cancian Mar 30, 2017
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
Ananya Roy Mar 30, 2017
Hundreds of civilians killed during air strikes on Mosul after being told not to leave their homes
The US-led coalition fighting Isis has announced that it is investigating the incident.
Callum Paton Mar 28, 2017
Isis 'on the retreat and broke' in Iraq as the battle to retake Mosul rages
Former Iraqi finance minister Hoshyar Zebari said the group once made $3m to $5m – but that is no longer.
Romil Patel Mar 28, 2017
More than 400 former jihadi fighters are back in Britain
Militants returning to Britain from conflict zones pose increased terror threat, claims expert.
Rachel Middleton Mar 27, 2017
US-led coalition air strikes that killed scores of civilians in Mosul was targeting Isis car bomb
The coalition announced an investigation into the incident as thousands of civilians flee the embattled city.
Sofia Lotto Persio Mar 27, 2017
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.
Tareq Haddad Mar 25, 2017
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.
Selena Victor Mar 24, 2017
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'.
Graham Lanktree Mar 24, 2017
Canada's largest school board cancels students' US trip amid Trump's travel ban
24 already-scheduled trips will go ahead as planned.
Divya Kishore Mar 24, 2017
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.
James Tennent Mar 22, 2017
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.
David Sim Mar 22, 2017
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.
Callum Paton Mar 21, 2017
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.
David Sim Mar 17, 2017
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.
Callum Paton Mar 15, 2017
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.
Ananya Roy Mar 15, 2017
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.
David Sim Mar 14, 2017
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.
David Sim Mar 13, 2017
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.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy Mar 10, 2017
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.
Alex Wheeler Mar 09, 2017
Queen endures toddler tantrum at war service
Two-year-old Alfie Lunn went into meltdown as Her Majesty and Prince Philip approached to say "hello".
IBT UK Contributor Mar 09, 2017
Latest photos of battle for Mosul: Iraqi and Isis snipers play deadly game of cat and mouse
A strategically positioned, well hidden, sniper can pin down the advancing Iraqi forces for days.
David Sim Mar 09, 2017
Former Iraqi insurgent entered US as a refugee under a false name
Congress investigating why law enforcement didn't pick up man just weeks before 2016 election.
Graham Lanktree Mar 09, 2017
Isis may be almost beaten in Mosul – but the battle for a new Iraq is just beginning
Baghdad will need money and support from the US and others if it is to defeat jihadism.
Michael Horowitz Mar 09, 2017
Iraq: Over 20 killed as twin blasts hit wedding party near Tikrit
The suicide blasts resembled previous Isis attacks in the area, but no group has so far claimed responsibility.
Ananya Roy Mar 09, 2017
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