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Donald Trump poses for a photo with retired general James Mattis and vice-president-elect Mike Pence. (AFP/File)

February 20th, 2017 - 01:00 GMT

US Defence Seretary arrives in Baghdad on unannounced visit

This comes a day after Iraqi forces began offensive in western Mosul.

Syrian forces have been on the offensive against jihadist groups in Aleppo and Deir Ezzor. (AFP/George Ourfalian)

September 18th, 2016 - 02:00 GMT

Syrian death toll rises to 90 in US-led raid

Parts of the ancient city of Palmyra remained relatively intact under Daesh control, but two temples were completely destroyed. (AFP/File)

July 12th, 2016 - 10:33 GMT

UNESCO: Reconstructing Palmyra with 3D-printed replicas ‘not that simple’

Obama's visit comes amid strained relations between Washington and its decades-old ally, Riyadh.

April 20th, 2016 - 12:57 GMT

Obama arrives in Saudi to mend relations

An Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga fighter fires at Daesh militants during 2014 clashes on the outskirts of Mosul. (AFP/Jean Marc Mojon)

March 24th, 2016 - 10:00 GMT

Iraqi offensive to retake Mosul from Daesh begins