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Iraqi forces raid ISIS hideouts in Makhmour district
Security

2019-11-12

Iraqi forces raid ISIS hideouts in Makhmour district

More than a dozen ISIS remnants who had been hiding out in the mountainous area south-east of Mosul were killed in the surprise operation.

Trade stagnant as al-Qaim border crossing serves Iran-backed militias
Security

2019-11-08

Trade stagnant as al-Qaim border crossing serves Iran-backed militias

The reopening of the border linking Baghdad and Damascus brought hope of an economic revival that has yet to materialise.

Russian, Syrian warplanes hit a school in Idlib
Security

2019-11-05

Russian, Syrian warplanes hit a school in Idlib

Russian and Syrian warplanes have stepped up their bombardment in various areas of Idlib province, resulting in a number of civilian deaths.

Iraqi forces launch security operation against ISIS remnants in Ninawa
Security

2019-11-05

Iraqi forces launch security operation against ISIS remnants in Ninawa

The new operation targets remote areas in the province after cities and towns have been largely secured against the group's threat.

Iraqi forces arrest ISIS leader in south Baghdad
Security

2019-11-04

Iraqi forces arrest ISIS leader in south Baghdad

The militant had been planning terror attacks to derail the ongoing anti-government protests in Iraq.

Pentagon releases video, photos of al-Baghdadi raid
Security

2019-11-01

Pentagon releases video, photos of al-Baghdadi raid

Grainy black-and-white footage shows US troops approaching the high-walled compound where the ISIS leader was holed up.

Informant who fingered ISIS leader likely to reap huge reward
Security

2019-10-31

Informant who fingered ISIS leader likely to reap huge reward

The informant was a well-placed ISIS operative who facilitated Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's movements and was at the scene during the raid.

Iraqi forces kill 3 ISIS elements in Anbar desert
Security

2019-10-31

Iraqi forces kill 3 ISIS elements in Anbar desert

Tight security measures and citizen co-operation have helped reduce the threat of ISIS remnants in remote desert areas of Anbar.

Iraq begins phase 2 of Nimrud ancient city reconstruction
Security

2019-10-30

Iraq begins phase 2 of Nimrud ancient city reconstruction

After studies were conducted to determine the extent of damage inflicted by ISIS, the second phase will see the restoration of the city’s 'Nimrud Palace'.

ISIS chief al-Baghdadi buried at sea by US military
Security

2019-10-29

ISIS chief al-Baghdadi buried at sea by US military

Disposal of the remains is complete and was handled appropriately, in accordance with the law of armed conflict, US defence secretary says.