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Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi army captures ancient city of Nimrud from Isis during Mosul offensive

Iraqi soldiers are said to have recaptured Nimrud. The site of an ancient Assyrian city was taken over by Islamic State two years ago.Footage released by IS showed militants destroying 3,000-year-old relics and statues.The Iraqi government reported that Nimrud was bulldozed by IS last year.Nimrud lies about 20 miles south of Mosul, where Iraqi soldiers are fighting the IS. Nov 13, 2016
Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

Sting leads moment of silence as Bataclan reopens one year after terror attack

One year after the Paris terror attacks the Bataclan music hall has reopened. Three terrorists killed 89 concertgoers at the venue. In total, 130 people were murdered and 352-368 were injured in the citywide attack.Rock musician Sting headlined a concert to mark the venue’s reopening.His concert opened with a minute’s silence and proceeds will go to two charities helping survivors. Nov 13, 2016
Paris attacks anniversary: Witness Daniel Psenny on capturing Bataclan horror

Paris attacks anniversary: Witness Daniel Psenny on capturing Bataclan horror

One year ago, on 13 November 2015, Paris was hit by a series of terror attacks which claimed the lives of 130 people, injured a further 368. The most devastating attack was at the Bataclan theatre, where 89 people were killed whilst attending a concert by rock band Eagles of Death Metal.Le Monde journalist Daniel Psenny was working at home at the time when he heard what he thought was fireworks. From his balcony, overlooking an alleyway outside the Bataclan, he could see people fleeing in terror from the venue. The video footage he recorded of the incident, particularly of a pregnant woman clinging to the window on the Batalcans second floor, was shown around the world.Psenny himself was later shot when he tried to help a man who had collapsed on the pavement. A year on from the attacks, he tells IBTimes UK his story. Nov 11, 2016
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