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Islamic State Loses Control Over Jurf al-Sakhar To Iraqi Military

Oct 27, 2014 04:52 AM EDT

The town of Jurf al-Sakhar in Iraq is no longer held by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as ISIS, as it has reverted to control of the country's armed forces on Sunday.

Iraq Military Intelligence Headquarters Hit By Bomb; 13 Dead

Christl Leong |

Aug 24, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

At least 13 people were killed and 24 wounded after a car bomb hit a military intelligence center on Saturday in Karada, Baghdad, Iraqi officials said.

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.

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.

Mortar Attack Kills 21 in Syria

Robert Sarkanen |

May 24, 2014 09:27 AM EDT

A large electoral tent in southern Syria used for campaigning for long-term President Bashar al-Assad was struck with a mortar shell Thursday, killing at least 21 people and wounding many more.