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# battle for mosul

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Warning of 'extreme risk' to citizens as the battle for Mosul rages on

The UN has warned about the risk to citizens in the battle-torn city.

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Jan 24th 2017, 8:51 AM

Islamic State launches new wave of suicide bombings as Mosul battle rages on

Civilians are risking their lives to flee the city.

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Nov 6th 2016, 12:18 PM

'Beginning of true liberation': Iraqi army pushes into IS-held Mosul

Now two weeks into the offensive to retake the Islamic State stronghold, soldiers have forced their way in.

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Nov 2nd 2016, 6:51 AM

Iraqi forces battle through sniper fire and suicide bombs to retake IS-held city

Some 10,000 fighters are engaged in a huge assault to take back Iraq’s second city.

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Oct 23rd 2016, 2:57 PM