At least 50,000 IS fighters killed in Iraq, Syria since 2014: US official
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- At least 50,000 Islamic State jihadists have been killed by the US-led coalition since it…
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Fight to the end, IS boss Baghdadi urges Mosul jihadists
by Sarah Benhaida with Ali Choukeir in Baghdad GOGJALI, Iraq (AFP) -- Jihadist leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi called on his…
10 years ago
Iraq forces fight way into Mosul
by Sarah Benhaida with Ammar Karim in Baghdad BARTALLA, Iraq (AFP) -- Iraqi forces fought their way into jihadist-held Mosul…
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US general says 800-900 IS fighters killed in Mosul offensive
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AFP) -- A US general told AFP on Thursday that between 800 and 900 Islamic State group fighters…
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Obama seeks more close cooperation from Turkey on IS group
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday spoke by phone with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, urging…
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What to expect in the fight for Mosul
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The offensive to recapture Mosul from Islamic State jihadists has so far progressed faster than…
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Iraqis flee home as Mosul battle gathers steam
by W.G. Dunlop and Safa Majeed TINA, Iraq (AFP) -- Families who fled their village in the early days of…
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Iraq makes gains in ‘difficult’ assault on IS-held Mosul
by W.G. Dunlop with Ahmad al-Rubaye in Al-Shura and Colin Bertier in Arbil QAYYARAH, Iraq (AFP) -- Tens of thousands…
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Iraqi forces ‘ahead of schedule’ in Mosul: Pentagon
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Iraqi security forces were "ahead of schedule" after the first day of an offensive for…
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IS says spokesman Adnani killed in Syria’s Aleppo
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- The Islamic State group said Tuesday its spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani was killed in the Syrian…
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France’s top court to rule on burkini ban
by Aurelia END PARIS, France (AFP) -- France's highest administrative court will decide Friday whether to overturn the ban on…
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Ten more Turkish tanks head across border into Syria
by Bulent KILIC KARKAMIS, Turkey (AFP) -- At least 10 more Turkish tanks on Thursday crossed the border into Syria a…
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