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Iraq declares 'complete victory' over Islamic State

“All Iraqi lands are liberated from terrorist Daesh gangs,” the army said.

Dec 10, 2017, 14:35 PM IST

Russian air strikes kill 120 IS fighters, over 60 'foreign mercenaries' in Syria

As a result of an air strike more than 60 foreign mercenaries from the former Soviet Union, Tunisia, and Egypt were killed south of Deir Ezzor.

Oct 07, 2017, 19:21 PM IST

Air strike in east Syria kills 35 civilians: Observatory

Two days of aerial bombardment in al-Mayadin have now killed a total of 50 people.

May 26, 2017, 12:52 PM IST

Iraqi forces say 1,000 Islamic State fighters killed in Mosul

Six weeks into a major offensive, Iraqi forces have captured nearly half of eastern Mosul, moving from district to district against jihadist snipers, suicide attackers and car bombs.

Nov 28, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Iraqi forces retake six villages from Islamic State terrorists

Iraqi security forces on Monday recaptured six villages in southeast and north of the city of Mosul, while special forces continued heavy clashes with the Islamic State (IS) terrorists to clear the districts freed earlier from the terrorists in the eastern part of the city, a security source said.

Nov 22, 2016, 06:21 AM IST

Thousands of civilians forced to join IS retreat in Iraq: UN

Islamic State fighters forced thousands of civilians to retreat with them from Hamam al-Alil as Iraqi police were recapturing the town, and moved them towards Mosul airport, the UN said Tuesday.

Nov 09, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

2 Russian pilots killed in helicopter downing near Syrian city

The pilots "had used up all their ammunition and were on their way back when they came under the fire of terrorists and crashed," the defence ministry said, adding: "The crew died."

Jul 10, 2016, 05:39 AM IST

US 'appalled' by Syria regime strikes that killed more than 30

The United States said it was "appalled" by Syrian government air strikes that killed more than 30 people - including children -- in a key rebel bastion east of the capital of Damascus.

Apr 01, 2016, 10:08 AM IST

'Islamic State losing fighters to rival terror groups after pay cuts'

The ISIS' recent defeats signify its worsening money problems, desertions and a dwindling pool of fighters with many of them joining rival terror groups after facing pay cuts, according to a media report.

Feb 08, 2016, 15:57 PM IST

Terrified families emerge from rubble after battle of Ramadi

Terrified families waved white flags as they emerged from homes reduced to rubble in the Iraqi city of Ramadi, where government troops were still battling Islamic State fighters holed up on Friday, five days after the army recaptured the city centre.

Jan 02, 2016, 04:18 AM IST