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The destruction of the Al-Hadba minaret in Mosul by IS. (AFP)

June 29th, 2017 - 01:37 GMT

Does the Recapture of Iconic Al-Nuri Mosque Signify the End of IS in Iraq?

The Iraqi army recaptured Mosul's iconic Grand al-Nuri mosque on Thursday, officially declaring an end to the Islamic State group in Iraq.

An online campaign was launched on Monday following the kidnapping (Facebook)

May 10th, 2017 - 10:15 GMT

Update: 7 Kidnapped Iraqis Released

Mosul al-Jadida, March 26 2017, after airstrikes reportedly killed civilians. (AFP/Ahmad al-Rubay)

March 27th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

After civilian deaths, Iraqi army pledges to reduce firepower in Mosul

In the latest gain against Daesh, Iraqi forces took control of Mosul’s al-Hurriya Bridge, which leads to Daesh-held old city center from the south.

March 6th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

200,000 Iraqis displaced since Mosul operation started

Iraqi soldiers patrol a street on January 22, 2017 next to a church on the northern outskirt of Mosul, which was destroyed by Daesh militants. (AFP/File)

January 30th, 2017 - 12:00 GMT

Mass grave uncovered by Iraqi troops in Mosul

Iraqi government forces drive on a road near the village of al-Azraqiyah, northwest of Fallujah, during an operation to regain control of the area from Daesh, June 5, 2016. (AFP/File)

June 8th, 2016 - 11:00 GMT

Commander: The recapture of Fallujah could happen within days