MOSUL, Iraq – When fighting closed in on his neighbourhood in Mosul, father of three Nashwan’s brother warned him it was time to leave. Hours later, the family home was partially destroyed. “My ...

Key dates in the offensive against the Islamic State group in Iraq’s northern city of Mosul where on Sunday Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi declared victory. – The battle begins – – October 17, 2016: ...

Iraqi government forces launched a major offensive to recapture the city of Mosul from the Islamic State group on October 17, 2016. Here are key dates: – Battle for Mosul begins – – October 17: Iraqi ...

BAGHDAD/ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - In the early days of the assault on Islamic State in Mosul, Iran successfully pressed Iraq to change its battle plan and seal off the city, an intervention which has ...