Syrian armed forces were warned of US strike threat, say military source
Syria's armed forces were warned about the threat of American military action hours before the US strike on the Shayrat airbase on Friday, a military source said.
Apr 07, 2017, 21:59 PM IST
Islamic State downs Iraqi helicopter over Mosul, killing two: Military
The Islamic State group shot down an Iraqi helicopter that was supporting federal police forces in Mosul, killing two crew members, the military said today.
Apr 07, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Four Islamic State commanders killed in Iraq's Mosul
The US-led international coalition on Tuesday bombed Islamic State (IS) positions in Iraq's Mosul city, killing four key commanders, military officials here said.
Apr 04, 2017, 14:51 PM IST
Airstrikes kill over 100 ISIS militants near Syria border in Iraq
In an airstrike, carried out by the Iraqi fighter jets against the Islamic State group outside Mosul, killed more than 100 militants.
Apr 02, 2017, 09:28 AM IST
Iraq airstrikes kill dozens of militants near Syria border
The strikes hit three IS targets in Baaj, a remote northwestern town near the Syrian border, and killed between 150-200 militants.
Apr 01, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
Belgium probes Mosul airstrikes that killed civilians
Belgium has opened an investigation into the suspected involvement of Belgian fighter planes in air strikes in west Mosul that killed dozens of civilians, prosecutors said on Friday.
Mar 31, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
UN chief at Iraq camp urges more solidarity with Mosul people
UN chief Antonio Guterres called today from Iraq for greater international solidarity with the people of Mosul, who have faced years of jihadist rule and months of deadly fighting.
Mar 31, 2017, 15:00 PM IST
Iraqi forces battle to Mosul mosque, 17 killed in Baghdad
Iraqi special forces and police fought Islamic State militants to edge closer to the al-Nuri mosque in western Mosul on Wednesday, tightening their control around the landmark site and in Baghdad a suicide truck bomb killed at least 17 people.
Mar 30, 2017, 11:00 AM IST
Iraqi forces battle toward landmark Mosul mosque
Iraqi special forces and police fought Islamic State militants to edge closer to the al-Nuri mosque in western Mosul on Wednesday, tightening their control around the landmark site in the battle to recapture Iraq`s second city.
Mar 29, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
US-led coalition `probably` had role in Mosul civilian casualties
West Mosul is both smaller and more densely populated than the city`s east, meaning that this stage of the battle poses a greater danger to civilians than those that came before.
Mar 29, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Coalition 'probably' had role in civilian casualties in Mosul, says US general
Coalition forces were "probably" involved in the deaths of numerous civilians during recent bombings in west Mosul, the head of the anti-IS coalition in Baghdad said on Tuesday.
Mar 29, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
Coalition 'probably' had role in civilian casualties in Mosul: US general
Coalition forces were "probably" involved in the deaths of numerous civilians during recent bombings in west Mosul, the head of the anti-IS coalition in Baghdad said on Tuesday.
Mar 28, 2017, 23:31 PM IST
Iraq, United States must avoid civilian deaths in Mosul: UN
The United Nations human rights chief urged the Iraqi government and United States-led coalition on Tuesday to review tactics in Mosul to spare civilians he said were being deliberately put at risk by Islamic State.
Mar 28, 2017, 18:17 PM IST
Final push on Syria's Raqa to begin 'in coming days: France
The international coalition battling the Islamic State group in its Syrian stronghold of Raqa will begin a final push on the city in the coming days.
Mar 24, 2017, 14:33 PM IST
Trump administration hosting first meeting of anti-ISIS coalition
Discussions on Wednesday will also focus on how to help Mosul rebuild and ways to tackle Islamic State operations in Libya and elsewhere.
Mar 22, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
ISIS force young men to fight in defence of Mosul: Refugees
Islamic State militants are forcing young men in western Mosul to fight for them in defence of the remaining pockets of their former stronghold against an Iraqi government assault, fleeing residents and Iraqi officers said on Monday.
Mar 20, 2017, 18:06 PM IST
Iraq says more than 180,000 displaced from west Mosul
More than 180,000 people have fled west Mosul as Iraqi forces battle to retake it from the Islamic State group, the Iraqi government said today.
Mar 20, 2017, 16:52 PM IST
Mosul families go against the tide to return home
Tens of thousands have flowed out of war-wracked Mosul in recent weeks, but Samir Hamid and 33 family members have decided to go against the tide to return home.
Mar 19, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
Iraq forces near Mosul mosque where IS declared `caliphate`
Iraqi forces had already taken a string of key targets in west Mosul, including the airport, the train station, Mosul Museum and the provincial government headquarters.
Mar 18, 2017, 15:52 PM IST
Iraqi forces edge into Mosul's Old City, Nuri mosque in sight
Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Mosul edged into the Old City and around the al Nuri mosque on Friday.
Mar 17, 2017, 20:29 PM IST
