Iraqi pro-government forces have recaptured the ancient city of Hatra city from ISIS, they said Wednesday.
"Hashed al-Shaabi (Popular Mobilization) forces liberated the ancient city of Hatra... after fierce clashes with the enemy," said the Shiite-dominated paramilitary group.
Hatra, which lies in the desert southwest of the city of Mosul, includes a world heritage site.
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