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# the battle for mosul

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'There are snipers waiting in ambush, drones that can drop explosive charges on your vehicle': Trying to report on Mosul

Covering the battle for Mosul is risky for journalists.

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Jun 25th 2017, 9:45 AM

Iraqi forces move to cut off Islamic State militant supply lines

The latest operation could bring fighters close to the largely Sunni city of Hatra, a UNESCO world heritage site.

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Oct 29th 2016, 10:40 AM