Islamic State War

• Iraqi advance into Mosul slowed by ISIS using human shields, mortars

  Artillery shelling thundered across Mosul Saturday as snipers traded fire from rooftops and civilians emerged from the front lines waving white flags.

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  Nov 5, 2016
  
• What you need to know about Iraq’s campaign to liberate Mosul from ISIS

  Some Iraqi officials worry that the Mosul fight has been rushed and if the city is retaken without a plan to broker a peace, it could lead to more violence.

  World

  Oct 17, 2016
  
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• Iraq forces launch military campaign to liberate Mosul from Islamic State

  Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi announced the start of military operations to liberate the northern city of Mosul from Islamic State militants on Monday.

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  Oct 16, 2016
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• Kurdish forces secure river, open new front in fight for IS capital Mosul

  Kurdish forces said they had secured a river crossing point, enabling them to open a new front against IS and tighten their grip on the militants' capital Mosul.

  World

  Aug 15, 2016