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Iraqi forces capture strategic districts of Mosul

Iraqi forces on Tuesday captured a major district of Daesh-held Mosul amid an ongoing army offensive aimed at ousting the terrorist group from the northern city.  "Iraqi forces have taken Mosul’s southeastern Al-Hay al-Senai district following fierce clashes with Daesh militants,"...

Israel demolishes Palestinian structures in West Bank

Israeli forces destroyed 13 structures -- including a school -- in a village in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, according to Palestine’s official WAFA news agency. The structures in the Bedouin village of Khirbet Tana east of the city Nablus were deemed illegal by the Israeli...

Shia militia may enter Syria if needed

Iraq's Vice President Nouri Al-Maliki said Monday the Shia Hashd al-Shaabi militia could enter Syria to fight for “Syrian brothers” if needed. His statement came amid increased concerns over the armed Shia group to fuel sectarian clashes in northern Iraq, especially the Turkmen-populated...