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ISIS destruction of Mosul's al-Nuri mosque 'declaration of defeat'
Terrorism

2017-06-22

ISIS destruction of Mosul's al-Nuri mosque 'declaration of defeat'

The leaning minaret, which has been a symbol of the city for centuries, was reduced to rubble as Iraqi forces closed in on ISIS's last bastion.

ISIS fighters amass in al-Hawija, seek to fortify town
Terrorism

2017-06-20

ISIS fighters amass in al-Hawija, seek to fortify town

The group has planted mines and improvised explosive devices along the three main roads that connect the town to Kirkuk, Tikrit and al-Sharqat.

Radical Saudi cleric survives assassination attempt in Syria
Terrorism

2017-06-19

Radical Saudi cleric survives assassination attempt in Syria

Saudi-born Abdullah al-Muhaysini is a founding member of extremist coalition Tahrir al-Sham and serves on its sharia council.

Iraqi forces push into last ISIS stronghold in Mosul
Terrorism

2017-06-19

Iraqi forces push into last ISIS stronghold in Mosul

Loudspeakers positioned near the final ISIS stronghold in Mosul's Old City offer the group two choices: 'surrender or die'.

Central Bank of Iraq blacklists money transfer company for terrorist ties
Terrorism

2017-06-19

Central Bank of Iraq blacklists money transfer company for terrorist ties

The bank has added an Anbar money transfer company to its terror group blacklist for its involvement with ISIS and al-Qaeda.

Indonesians decry ISIS 'lies' after fleeing Syria's al-Raqa
Terrorism

2017-06-15

Indonesians decry ISIS 'lies' after fleeing Syria's al-Raqa

Lured to ISIS territory by the promise of jobs, health care and a community of 'true believers', a group of Indonesians has learned the harsh truth.

Idlib district residents expel ANF and its allies
Terrorism

2017-06-15

Idlib district residents expel ANF and its allies

Tahrir al-Sham has left the Syrian city of Maarat al-Numan following days of rising tension after it stormed the area in early June.

Facing dwindling suicide bombers, ISIS uses drugs to convince less committed
Terrorism

2017-06-15

Facing dwindling suicide bombers, ISIS uses drugs to convince less committed

Forbidden by Islam but condoned by ISIS, the stimulant drug Captagon has been used to embolden suicide bombers and generate revenue.

Candlelight vigil for Camp Speicher victims
Terrorism

2017-06-14

Candlelight vigil for Camp Speicher victims

Iraqis marked the third anniversary of the massacre at Camp Speicher with a moment of silence to show solidarity with the victims' families.

Shot in the face by ISIS, Mosul girl becomes symbol of unity
Terrorism

2017-06-12

Shot in the face by ISIS, Mosul girl becomes symbol of unity

Iraqis of all sects are rallying to support Maryam Ahmed Samir, who was shot in the face while attempting to escape ISIS with her family.