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Iraqi forces kill Islamic State commander and 4 fighters in northeast IraqSecurity forces killed an Islamic State commander and four fighters in the Hamrin Mountains area of northeast Iraq on Sunday, the military said.WorldApr 14, 2019
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Canadian NATO commander wary of ‘underground’ threats ahead of Iraq training missionThe Canadian commander of NATO's training mission in Iraq says he has a challenging job on his hands, but one that could be vital to promoting long-lasting stability in the country.CanadaAug 29, 2018
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ISIS ‘hours away’ from losing control in Mosul, but will ‘fight to the death’Islamic State fighters say they will 'fight to the death' for Mosul, as Iraqi military commanders said they would take full control of the city from the insurgents at any moment.WorldJul 8, 2017
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Iraqi forces launch assault in attempt to seize Old City of Mosul from Islamic StateThe historic district is the last still under control of the militants in the city which used to be their capital in Iraq.PoliticsJun 18, 2017
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Thousands flee Mosul as fighting continuesThousands of civilians fled Mosul overnight as Iraqi forces advanced north of a sprawling military base near the city's airport on Friday.WorldMar 3, 2017
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Iraqi forces enter western Mosul, take airport from Islamic State militantsIraqi forces pushed into the first neighbourhood in western Mosul on Friday and took full control of the international airport.WorldFeb 24, 2017
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Iraqi flag raised over Mosul university after city’s eastern half liberated from ISISIraqi military vehicles, some adorned with flowers and carrying Iraqi flags, drove past the cheering crowd gathered at the university complex, while soldiers showed a "V" for victory sign.WorldJan 27, 2017
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Mosul University fully liberated by Iraqi troops: militaryU.S.-backed Iraqi government troops on Sunday fully liberated the sprawling complex of Mosul University, an Iraqi military spokesman said, a major step in the massive operation to retake the Islamic State group-held city of Mosul.WorldJan 15, 2017
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Iraqi forces storm Mosul University complexThe militants were fighting back at the university, which they seized when they took over the city in 2014.WorldJan 13, 2017
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Iraqi troops resume fighting in MosulStiff resistance by the militants, civilians trapped inside their houses and bad weather have slowed advances.WorldDec 29, 2016
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