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Iraq Airstrike Kills 60 in Mosul

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 07, 2014 12:01 PM EDT

The Iraqi army has launched an airstrike that killed 60 Islamic militants in the northern city of Mosul on Wednesday.

ISIS Rebels Target 2nd Iraq Dam

Andy Vitalicio |

Aug 06, 2014 10:29 PM EDT

Islamic state fighters in Iraq are targeting another critical dam, as fighting continues between the militants and Kurdish security forces near Mosul Dam, considered Iraq's largest.

Iraq, Syria Mobilize Troops To Support Kurdish Forces Against Militants

Ron B. Lopez |

Aug 05, 2014 01:17 AM EDT

The Syrian and Iraqi forces have mobilized its units to support the Kurdish forces fighting against the Islamic militants in Iraq after controlling another territory in the region.

Sunni Extremists Capture 3 Towns In Iraq, Threaten Major Dam

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 04, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

Sunni extremists captured three towns in Iraq on Sunday after battling local security forces and resisters, causing the government to fear that they would also gain control of the largest dam in the country.

Democrat Senator Demands Iraqi Forces Report Before New Arms Sales

Christl Leong |

Jul 25, 2014 09:38 AM EDT

A prominent Democratic senator threatened on Thursday to block U.S. weapon sales to Iraq unless Congress receives information on Iraqi forces and other pertinent military data.

Christians Depart En Masse from Iraqi City

Kizha Trovillas |

Jul 20, 2014 06:24 AM EDT

Christians flee Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq, after experiencing a threat and series of attacks from Islamic militants who evaded the city last month.

Califronia Judge Rules Against Execution Of Death Penalty, Called It Arbitrary And Unfair

Erika Villanueva |

Jul 17, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

A federal judge ruled against California’s death penalty citing it as arbitrary and unfair due to the “inordinate and unpredictable period of delay” of deciding on a case, resolving to remove the capital punishment from the case.

Gunmen break into alleged Baghdad brothel and kill 34, mostly women

Andy Vitalicio |

Jul 14, 2014 11:45 AM EDT

34 people were killed when unidentified gunmen stormed two buildings in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad that neighbors say were being used as brothels.

U.N. Reports 2,400 Iraqi Casualties in June, Highest In Seven Years

Christl Leong |

Jul 01, 2014 09:15 AM EDT

Over 2,400 Iraqi casualties were reported in June, the highest monthly death toll in seven years, as Sunni Muslim insurgents continued to destabilize the country in its quest to claim Iraqi territory.

50 Chinese Workers Evacuate Samarra Amidst Unrest

Erika Villanueva |

Jun 27, 2014 05:47 AM EDT

More than 50 Chinese workers safely arrived in Baghdad via helicopter after being trapped in the intensifying conflict in northern Iraq.

CIA and M16 Warned in Advance of ISIS Militant Attacks, Warning Fell on 'Deaf Ears'

Katie Collom |

Jun 23, 2014 11:41 PM EDT

According to new reports, both the CIA and M16 received advanced warning of ISIS attacks, specifically on the city of Mosul. Both the U.S. and British intelligence agencies failed to react and Mosul was taken over by ISIS only two weeks ago.

Forty Indian Citizens Abducted in Iraq; No Ransom Demand

Christl Leong |

Jun 19, 2014 02:22 AM EDT

Forty Indian nationals were kidnapped in the town of Mosul, Iraq said India's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday.

Twitter Suspends ISIS Account That Live-Tweeted Advance Across Iraq

Katie Collom |

Jun 18, 2014 05:52 AM EDT

Twitter has suspended at least six accounts tied to the militant group ISIS after it live-tweeted its advance across northeast Iraq.

President Obama Deploying 275 Troops to Iraq

Katie Collom |

Jun 16, 2014 10:09 PM EDT

President Barack Obama announced on Monday that 275 troops will be deployed to Iraq with the purpose of protecting U.S. citizens and the U.S. embassy in Baghdad.