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Turkey PM criticizes ‘provocative’ Iraqi leadership
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Turkey PM criticizes ‘provocative’ Iraqi leadership

Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim on Saturday criticized Iraq's leadership, saying it was "being provocative" with recent comments and said…
Islamic State retaliates as Iraqi forces push on Mosul
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Islamic State retaliates as Iraqi forces push on Mosul

Islamic State launched a major counter-attack on the city of Kirkuk on Friday as Iraqi and Kurdish forces pursued operations…
Iraqi elite unit, Kurdish forces in fresh push to close in on Mosul
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Iraqi elite unit, Kurdish forces in fresh push to close in on Mosul

An Iraqi army elite unit and Kurdish fighters on Thursday launched a fresh offensive to dislodge Islamic State militants from…
US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight
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US expects Islamic State to wield chemical weapons in Mosul fight

The United States expects Islamic State to use crude chemical weapons as it tries to repel an Iraqi-led offensive on…
Iraqi forces say 20 villages fall in first day of battle for Mosul
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Iraqi forces say 20 villages fall in first day of battle for Mosul

Armed forces closing in on Mosul said on Tuesday they had secured some 20 villages on the outskirts of the…
Suicide bombing, shootouts kill around 55 in Iraq: police
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Suicide bombing, shootouts kill around 55 in Iraq: police

Around 55 people were killed in Iraq in attacks on Saturday that targeted a Shi'ite Muslim gathering, a police check-point…
Exclusive: Islamic State crushes rebellion plot in Mosul as army closes in
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Exclusive: Islamic State crushes rebellion plot in Mosul as army closes in

Islamic State has crushed a rebellion plot in Mosul, led by one of the group's commanders who aimed to switch…
As offensive nears, Islamic State rigs Mosul with bombs
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As offensive nears, Islamic State rigs Mosul with bombs

Islamic State militants have placed booby traps across the city of Mosul, dug tunnels and recruited children as spies in…
Iraq begins radio broadcast to Mosul ahead of offensive
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Iraq begins radio broadcast to Mosul ahead of offensive

Iraq launched a radio station on Tuesday to help Mosul residents stay safe during the upcoming military offensive to dislodge…
US to send 600 more troops to Iraq ahead of Mosul battle
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US to send 600 more troops to Iraq ahead of Mosul battle

The United States will send around 600 new troops to Iraq to assist local forces in the battle to retake…
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