Iraq forces retake hospital near Mosul's old city
The country's security forces are in the final stages of the gruelling battle to retake second city Mosul, which they launched more than eight months ago.
Jul 02, 2017, 15:23 PM IST
Five suicide bombers attack Lebanese army during raids
Five suicide bombers attacked Lebanese soldiers as they raided two Syrian refugee camps in the Arsal area at the border with Syria on Friday and a sixth militant threw a hand grenade at a patrol, the army said.
Jun 30, 2017, 22:43 PM IST
Chemical weapons watchdog says Sarin gas used in April Syria attack
A chemical weapons watchdog confirmed on Friday that sarin gas had been used in the April attack on the Syrian town of Khan Sheikhoun that left over 100 people dead.
Jun 30, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
Islamic State retakes Raqa district from US-backed forces: Monitor
Islamic State group jihadists recaptured an eastern district of their Syrian bastion Raqa on Friday, a monitor said, rolling back the advance of US-backed fighters.
Jun 30, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
Civilians flee as Iraqi forces attack last Islamic State redoubt in Mosul
Dozens of civilians fled in the direction of the Iraqi forces, mostly women and children, some wounded by insurgents fire, thirsty and tired.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Mosul victory announcement in 'next few days': General
Iraq will declare victory in the eight-month battle to retake second city Mosul from jihadists in the "next few days," a senior commander said on Friday.
Jun 30, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
In Mosul, Iraqi forces push toward mosque blown up by Islamic State
The mosque is hugely symbolic from its pulpit, IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in July 2014 declared a self-styled "caliphate," encompassing territories held by IS in Syria and Iraq.
Jun 29, 2017, 14:41 PM IST
Iraqi military pushes deeper into Mosul's Old City
Five IS fighters tried to flee across the Tigris River to the eastern side of Mosul but were killed by security forces, the military said on Wednesday.
Turkey returns fire on Kurdish YPG in Syria, warplanes hit militants in Iraq
Ankara considers the YPG as an extension of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which is deemed a terrorist group by Turkey, the United States and the European Union.
Syrian Observatory says 30 killed in east Syria air strike
It says it takes great pains to avoid harming or killing civilians and investigates all reports that it has done so. The Syrian government and Russia also deny targeting civilians.
Russia brands United States warning to Syria over chemical weapons unacceptable
Russia denounced a U.S. warning that the Syrian leadership will pay a heavy price for any chemical weapons attack, and dismissed White House assertions that a strike was being prepared as "unacceptable".
Jun 27, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
ISIS fighters launch counterattacks in west Mosul neighbourhood: Iraq's Defence Ministry
The attacks come as Iraqi forces continue to move in on the last pocket of territory the militants hold in the Old City.
Jun 26, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
Mosul battle to end in days as troops advance in old city: Iraqi general
The battle to take full control of Mosul from Islamic State will be over in a few days, an Iraqi general has said.
Jun 26, 2017, 15:51 PM IST
Iraqi forces say major Islamic State attack blocked outside old city of Mosul
The attacks targeted Hay al-Tanak, a poor neighborhood west of the Old City, the last stronghold of the militants in Mosul. as
Jun 26, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Iraqi forces seize two-thirds of Mosul's Old City
The Islamic State captured Mosul and announced a new caliphate there in June 2014.
Jun 25, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
Journalist with French TV dies of wounds from Mosul blast
Robert had been operated on in Baghdad and then flown back for treatment in France overnight Thursday to Friday, but died of her wounds, the public broadcaster said in a statement.
Iraqi forces battle towards heart of Mosul's Old City
Iraqi forces battled their way along two streets that meet in the heart of Mosul`s Old City on Friday.
Jun 23, 2017, 20:33 PM IST
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death near 100 percent certain: Russian senator
The fact that Islamic State has still not shown him anywhere also adds to our confidence that al-Baghdadi has been killed.
Jun 23, 2017, 13:44 PM IST![Russia "verifying" info on Baghdadi's likely death: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2017/06/22/604554-baghdadi-pti.jpg "Russia "verifying" info on Baghdadi's likely death: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov")
Russia "verifying" info on Baghdadi's likely death: Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov
Baghdadi has not been seen in public since proclaiming himself "caliph" in the Iraqi city of Mosul three years ago.
Mosul minaret destruction `deepens wounds` of Iraqis: UNESCO
The destruction by jihadists of Mosul`s leaning minaret "deepens the wounds" in war-torn Iraq, UNESCO chief Irina Bokova said Thursday.
Jun 22, 2017, 17:50 PM IST
