At Least 57 Dead In Iraq Truck Bombing Targeting Shiite Muslims
The victims included Iranians who were returning from a major religious pilgrimage in the Iraqi city of Karbala.
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ISIS Is Gone, But Iraqi Christians Are Wary Of Returning Home
Christians in northern Iraq can now return to villages that the Islamic State occupied for the past two years. But the damage is extensive and many are not sure it's safe to go back.
U.S.-Backed Fighters Push Forward In 2 Key Offensives Against ISIS
Two offensives in two countries are aimed at retaking Syria's Raqqa and Iraq's Mosul. Raqqa is the Islamic State's de facto capital, while Mosul is the group's most important stronghold in Iraq.
FACT CHECK: Should Mosul Campaign Have Been A 'Sneak Attack,' As Trump Said?
In the last days of the presidential election, experts are questioning whether Donald Trump's public stances on defense strategy present him as a qualified commander in chief.
Iraqi Forces Approach Outskirts Of ISIS-Held Mosul
The U.S.-backed troops have pushed through territory faster than expected in this pivotal offensive. The last major ISIS-held urban center in Iraq hangs in the balance.
U.N.: ISIS Is Using Tens Of Thousands Of Civilians As Human Shields In Mosul
The fighters are allegedly killing civilians who refuse to comply with their instructions or who they suspect are loyal to the Iraqi security forces, the U.N. human rights chief says.
Advance On Mosul Continues As Aid Groups Brace For Civilian Casualties
"ISIS, I think, probably wants a humanitarian catastrophe in Mosul," retired Col. Peter Mansoor tells NPR. The International Committee of the Red Cross says it's prepared to assist 270,000 people.
Iraqi Forces Fight Their Way Toward Mosul For Crucial Battle Against ISIS
This is a key moment in the war against ISIS. Mosul — one of Iraq's largest cities — is the last major urban center in the country under ISIS control. It's expected to be a long and difficult fight.
Iraq Embarks On Offensive To Drive ISIS From Mosul
The battle to retake control of the crucial city will be "Iraq's biggest fight," according to the spokesman for the coalition fighting ISIS.
As Assault On Mosul Looms, Resistance Grows — And ISIS Grows More Brutal
Iraq is readying for an assault on ISIS in the city of Mosul. Former residents say the extremists are tackling resistance with extra brutality. This report includes graphic descriptions of violence.