Mosul

39 Indians killed by ISIS in Iraq, Sushma Swaraj confirms

The 39 Indians were kidnapped in Iraq in 2014 and search operations have been on but Sushma Swaraj confirmed in Rajya Sabha that they had been killed by ISIS.

Mar 20, 2018

Christians in Mosul celebrate Christmas for the first time in four years

Christmas carols have been sung in Mosuls Saint Paul cathedral for the first time since the Iraqi city was overrun by Islamic State militants.

Dec 25, 2017

Christians in Mosul celebrate Christmas for the first time in four years

Christmas carols have been sung in Mosuls Saint Paul cathedral for the first time since the Iraqi city was overrun by Islamic State militants.

Dec 25, 2017

Search operation for 39 missing Indians in Iraq did not yield positive results: VK Singh

The search operation was conducted in areas like Mosul, Badoush and Tal Afar in Iraq, but it did not yield any positive results. Read on to know more.

Oct 29, 2017

Iraq to deport over 500 wives and 800 children of Islamic State jihadists

The over 500 wives of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria jihadists, along with more than 800 children, were detained in Mosul, ISIS' stronghold in the country, when Iraqi forces took it back in July.

Sep 19, 2017

Iraq sentences 27 militants to death for camp Speicher massacre 2014

The 27 militants were sentenced to death for participating in the camp Speicher massacre 2014. Read on know what had happened back then.

Aug 9, 2017

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again.

Aug 6, 2017

West Mosul residents begin rebuilding their city

Residents in West Mosul are rebuilding their lives after the victory over Isis. Hundreds of people are returning home after the city is back in government hands. Some decided to rebuild their destroyed houses and shops without waiting for help from the cash-strapped Iraqi government. Others are busy repairing streets, power lines and sewage systems. While many basic services are still missing, a makeshift restaurant has already opened up again.

Aug 6, 2017

'We will slaughter you in your own houses', ISIS militant threatens Trump [VIDEO]

The ISIS fighter wielding a large knife and standing next to a machine gun positioned at a window in an unknown location has issued a few threats. Read on to know what he said.

Aug 3, 2017

Interpol circulates list of 173 suspected ISIS members trained to mount suicide attacks

The list was drawn up by the US intelligence from information captured during the assault on ISIS territories in Syria and Iraq.

Jul 22, 2017

Mosul before and after photos show how the city in northern Iraq looked before it was destroyed

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi celebrated the victory of Iraqi armed forces over the Islamic State (ISIS) group thereby liberating Mosul.

Jul 10, 2017

Iraqi PM Haider al Abadi arrives in Mosul as victory is declared over Isis

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul to congratulate Iraqi forces for their victory against Isis. Iraqi security forces raised the national flag in the ruins of Mosuls Old City on July 9. The victory comes with a heavy toll on the Iraqi army with forces suffering 40% losses in the battle. Large parts of Mosul lie in ruins after eight months of fighting. Thousands of civilians were killed in clashes between Iraqi armed forces and Isis militants and more than one million of the citys inhabitants were displaced. Isis first seized Mosul in June 2014 and declared the beginning of an Islamic caliphate in its Old City.

Jul 9, 2017

Iraqi forces free children trapped under rubble in Mosuls Old City

Iraqi forces rescued civilians, mostly children, from destroyed houses in Mosuls Old City. More than 20 civilians were pulled from the rubble of houses destroyed by fleeing ISIS militants. Footage of the Iraqi Federal Police shows officers giving water to rescued children. ISIS fighters vowed to fight to the death in the contested city. Iraqi soldiers already began celebrating what they expect to be an imminent victory.

Jul 9, 2017

Video shows destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque after its recapture from Isis in Mosul

Footage recorded one day after the recapture of the famous al-Nuri Mosque by Iraqi forces shows the widespread destruction of the area. The historic mosque and its leaning al-Hadba minaret were blown up by Isis fighters during their retreat on June 21.

Jul 1, 2017

Video shows destroyed Al-Nuri Mosque after its recapture from Isis in Mosul

Footage recorded one day after the recapture of the famous al-Nuri Mosque by Iraqi forces shows the widespread destruction of the area. The historic mosque and its leaning al-Hadba minaret were blown up by Isis fighters during their retreat on June 21.

Jul 1, 2017

Mosul celebrates first Eid without ISIS in three years

Mosul residents celebrated their first Muslim Eid holiday without Islamic State in three years on June 25, amid sadness over the destruction of their beloved leaning historic minaret and hope that the battle to take back the city will end in a few days.

Jun 25, 2017

Historic Great Mosque of al-Nuri and al-Habda minaret in Mosul destroyed by Islamic State

Islamic State militants have blown up the Great Mosque of al-Nuri in Mosul on June 21, along with its famous leaning al-Habda minaret, according to an Iraqi military statement.The Iraqi militarys media office distributed a picture taken from the air that appears to show the mosque and minaret flattened in the middle of the small houses of the Old City, the historic district where the militants are besieged.Iraqi officials had privately expressed the hope that the mosque could be captured in time for Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month. The first day of the Eid falls this year onJune 25 or 26 in Iraq.

Jun 22, 2017

Mosul mosque where Baghdadi declared 'caliphate' blown up; is ISIS defeated?

A historic mosque in Mosul was blown up on Wednesday, with ISIS and the US forces blaming each other for the act. Read to know more.

Jun 22, 2017

Is ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead? (VIDEO)

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi security officials also suspect Baghdadi might be hiding in the desert spread across thousands of square miles between Mosul in Iraq and Raqqa in Syria.

Jun 13, 2017

Iraqi girl is reunited with her family three years after Isis kidnapping

A girl has been reunited with her family after being kidnapped by Isis three years ago. Iraqi security forces freed the almost six-year-old Christina Abada in west Mosul. Christina was taken from her Iraqi Christian family by an Isis fighter in August 2014. The family had been round up with other Christians when the militants captured Mosul. For the last three years the parents only heard rumours Christina was still alive. The girl appeared well looked after and was even wearing gold earrings. She seemed overwhelmed by the crowd gathered to greet her.

Jun 10, 2017