IS using 'tens of thousands' as human shields Tens of thousands of men, women and children abducted by IS forces from areas around Mosul are being used as "human shields" in the city as Iraqi government troops advance, the UN has said. News • 28 Oct 16
IS using 'tens of thousands' as human shields Tens of thousands of men, women and children abducted by IS forces from areas around Mosul are being used as "human shields" in the city as Iraqi government troops advance, the UN has said. News • 28 Oct 16
Hundreds in hospital over toxic fumes in Iraq Nearly 1,000 people have been treated for breathing problems linked to fumes from a burning sulphur plant set ablaze during fighting with the so-called Islamic State near Mosul. News • 22 Oct 16
Hundreds in hospital over toxic fumes in Iraq Nearly 1,000 people have been treated for breathing problems linked to fumes from a burning sulphur plant set ablaze during fighting with the so-called Islamic State near Mosul. News • 22 Oct 16
Turkey, Iraq reach agreement in principle on Mosul Turkey and Iraq have reached an agreement in principle that could eventually allow a Turkish role in the campaign to retake Mosul from the so-called Islamic State. News • 21 Oct 16
Turkey, Iraq reach agreement in principle on Mosul Turkey and Iraq have reached an agreement in principle that could eventually allow a Turkish role in the campaign to retake Mosul from the so-called Islamic State. News • 21 Oct 16
US general says IS leaders abandoning Iraq's Mosul Group leaders of the so-called Islamic State have been fleeing Mosul as US-backed local forces close in on the jihadists' last Iraqi stronghold, a US general has said. News • 19 Oct 16
US general says IS leaders abandoning Iraq's Mosul Group leaders of the so-called Islamic State have been fleeing Mosul as US-backed local forces close in on the jihadists' last Iraqi stronghold, a US general has said. News • 19 Oct 16
Villages regained from IS in advance towards Mosul Iraqi and coalition forces have faced little resistance and regained several villages from the so-called Islamic State since yesterday as they advance towards Mosul. News • 18 Oct 16
Villages regained from IS in advance towards Mosul Iraqi and coalition forces have faced little resistance and regained several villages from the so-called Islamic State since yesterday as they advance towards Mosul. News • 18 Oct 16
Iraqi forces make gains in major Mosul offensive Iraqi government forces are "ahead of schedule" after the first day of a major US-backed offensive to drive the so-called Islamic State from the northern city of Mosul, according to a Pentagon spokesman. News • 17 Oct 16
Iraqi forces make gains in major Mosul offensive Iraqi government forces are "ahead of schedule" after the first day of a major US-backed offensive to drive the so-called Islamic State from the northern city of Mosul, according to a Pentagon spokesman. News • 17 Oct 16
Kurdish forces in bid to retake Mosul from IS Kurdish Peshmerga forces launched a fresh attack on so-called Islamic State forces today as part of a campaign to capture Mosul, the militants' de facto capital in Iraq, Kurdish officials said. News • 14 Aug 16
Kurdish forces in bid to retake Mosul from IS Kurdish Peshmerga forces launched a fresh attack on so-called Islamic State forces today as part of a campaign to capture Mosul, the militants' de facto capital in Iraq, Kurdish officials said. News • 14 Aug 16
IS militants bulldozing ancient Assyrian city The Islamic State group have begun bulldozing the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq, the government said, in the jihadists' latest attack on the country's historical heritage. News • 05 Mar 15
IS militants bulldozing ancient Assyrian city The Islamic State group have begun bulldozing the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq, the government said, in the jihadists' latest attack on the country's historical heritage. News • 05 Mar 15
'Up to 25,000 troops' needed to retake Mosul The United States wants Iraq to launch its offensive to retake the strategic northern city of Mosul from the so-called Islamic State group in April or May, military officials have said. News • 20 Feb 15
'Up to 25,000 troops' needed to retake Mosul The United States wants Iraq to launch its offensive to retake the strategic northern city of Mosul from the so-called Islamic State group in April or May, military officials have said. News • 20 Feb 15
More than 15,000 killed in Iraq in 2014 Violence in Iraq killed more than 15,000 civilians and security personnel in 2014, according to government figures, making it one of the deadliest years since the 2003 US-led invasion. News • 01 Jan 15
More than 15,000 killed in Iraq in 2014 Violence in Iraq killed more than 15,000 civilians and security personnel in 2014, according to government figures, making it one of the deadliest years since the 2003 US-led invasion. News • 01 Jan 15
Airstrikes launched on IS leaders near Mosul Coalition forces launched airstrikes targeting Islamic State leaders near their northern Iraqi hub of Mosul. News • 08 Nov 14
Airstrikes launched on IS leaders near Mosul Coalition forces launched airstrikes targeting Islamic State leaders near their northern Iraqi hub of Mosul. News • 08 Nov 14
US carries out further airstrikes against IS US warplanes and drones carried out 15 air strikes against Islamic State militants battling for control of a major dam in northern Iraq, the military said. News • 18 Aug 14
US carries out further airstrikes against IS US warplanes and drones carried out 15 air strikes against Islamic State militants battling for control of a major dam in northern Iraq, the military said. News • 18 Aug 14
Iraqi militants seize control of Tikrit Sunni rebels from an al Qaeda splinter group have overrun the Iraqi city of Tikrit in their rapid military advance against the Shia-led government. News • 12 Jun 14
Iraqi militants seize control of Tikrit Sunni rebels from an al Qaeda splinter group have overrun the Iraqi city of Tikrit in their rapid military advance against the Shia-led government. News • 12 Jun 14
32 killed in attacks across Iraq At least 32 people have died in attacks targeting mainly Shia Muslims across Iraq, increasing concern of a return to full-blown sectarian war. News • 16 Jun 13
32 killed in attacks across Iraq At least 32 people have died in attacks targeting mainly Shia Muslims across Iraq, increasing concern of a return to full-blown sectarian war. News • 16 Jun 13
Iraqi intelligence officer killed in Mosul attack A senior Iraqi army intelligence officer and three bodyguards have been killed in a suicide bombing in the northern city of Mosul. News • 18 Feb 13
Iraqi intelligence officer killed in Mosul attack A senior Iraqi army intelligence officer and three bodyguards have been killed in a suicide bombing in the northern city of Mosul. News • 18 Feb 13
