Iraq retakes areas in southern Mosul

Iraq retakes areas in southern Mosul

(VOVworld) – The semi-armed forces of Hashd Shaabi have liberated 5 villages from the Islamic State group amid conflicts in western Mosul, Iraqi army reported on Sunday
 IS ambushes Iraqi government convoy

IS ambushes Iraqi government convoy

(VOVworld) - Islamic State fighters disguised as soldiers ambushed a government convoy in a remote desert region of western Iraq on Sunday, killing 10 members of the security forces and injuring 20 others...
IS seeking alliance with Al Qaeda

IS seeking alliance with Al Qaeda

(VOVworld) - The Islamic State is talking to Al Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on IS fighters in Mosul, Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said Monday
The UK: a new target of terrorism

The UK: a new target of terrorism

(VOVworld) – One year after a terrorist attack in Belgium killed 32 people and injured hundreds more, the world was shocked by an attack at the British Parliament in London. It was the...
US vows to eradicate ISIS in Iraq

US vows to eradicate ISIS in Iraq

(VOVworld) – US President Donald Trump vowed to eradicate "radical Islamic terrorism" during talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi in Washington on Monday
Iraqi forces gain more ground in Mosul

Iraqi forces gain more ground in Mosul

(VOVworld) – Iraqi forces, with support from the US-led coalition, on Sunday advanced deeper into Mosul, liberating four more districts from the control of Islamic State militants
Iraq forces retake Mosul train station

Iraq forces retake Mosul train station

(VOVworld) - Iraqi forces said Tuesday they have recaptured the Mosul train station, the latest advance in the operation to drive ISIS militants out of Mosul
Iraqi forces continue advance into Mosul

Iraqi forces continue advance into Mosul

(VOVworld)-Iraqi forces, backed by a US-led international coalition, launched a new offensive early Monday to advance into central Mosul, along the west bank of the Tigris River, to drive out Islamic...
Suicide bombings in Iraq killed 5

Suicide bombings in Iraq killed 5

(VOVworld) – At least 5 people were killed and 10 injured in two suicide bombings that hit Mosul city, a medical source said on Friday