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Suicide bombers kill 26 at Iraq wedding celebration: police

At least 26 people are killed and 25 are injured as two suicide bombers attack a celebration being held the night before a wedding north of Baghdad, a police officer and a doctor say.

IS confirms key leader Shishani’s death

A news agency linked to so-called Islamic State has confirmed the death of key leader Omar Shishani, who the US said it killed in March.

IS claims bomb attack which killed 76 in Baghdad

At least 76 people were killed and 212 wounded today in a blast claimed by Islamic State in Baghdad's Sadr City, police and medical.

Mass graves of Iraqi soldiers killed by IS found in Tikrit

The suspected mass graves of up to 1,700 captured Iraqi soldiers killed by IS militants have been found in the city of Tikrit.

Iraq forces declare Tikrit ‘victory’

The Iraqi government declares a "magnificent victory" over Islamic State militants in the city of Tikrit.

Iraqi army drives IS out of key town

Iraqi forces pushes Islamic State (IS) fighters out of the western town of al-Baghdadi

March 9, 2017
March 9, 2017

Suicide bombers kill 26 at Iraq wedding celebration: police

At least 26 people are killed and 25 are injured as two suicide bombers attack a celebration being held the night before a wedding north of Baghdad, a police officer and a doctor say.

July 14, 2016
July 14, 2016

IS confirms key leader Shishani’s death

A news agency linked to so-called Islamic State has confirmed the death of key leader Omar Shishani, who the US said it killed in March.

August 13, 2015
August 13, 2015

IS claims bomb attack which killed 76 in Baghdad

At least 76 people were killed and 212 wounded today in a blast claimed by Islamic State in Baghdad's Sadr City, police and medical.

April 7, 2015
April 7, 2015

Mass graves of Iraqi soldiers killed by IS found in Tikrit

The suspected mass graves of up to 1,700 captured Iraqi soldiers killed by IS militants have been found in the city of Tikrit.

April 2, 2015
April 2, 2015

Iraq forces declare Tikrit ‘victory’

The Iraqi government declares a "magnificent victory" over Islamic State militants in the city of Tikrit.

March 7, 2015
March 7, 2015

Iraqi army drives IS out of key town

Iraqi forces pushes Islamic State (IS) fighters out of the western town of al-Baghdadi