Iraq
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- Nov 4
4 bombs explode in Baghdad, killing 4, wounding about 20
Baghdad police say four people have been killed in four bomb blasts in the Iraqi capital, including two inside commuter minivans
Nov 4 - Aug 7
US officials to dodge Iraqi import laws by sending painkillers in diplomatic mail
U.S. officials have apparently resorted to packing painkillers in diplomatic pouches usually reserved for sensitive documents in order to circumvent Iraqi import laws.
Aug 7
- Jul 16
Brides Across America bought a wedding dress for Iraq War veteran Genevievie Braun
Genevieve met her future husband Robert while they were both serving in Iraq.
Jul 16
- Apr 10
15 years ago, Iraqis rejoiced by toppling Saddam statue
Today marks 15 years since Iraqis celebrated the collapse of Saddam Hussein's regime by toppling a statue of the longtime ruler in downtown Baghdad.
Apr 10
- Apr 9
15 years ago, Iraqis rejoiced by toppling Saddam statue
Fifteen years ago, Iraqis toppled a statue of the longtime Iraqi ruler.
Apr 9
- Feb 14
Iraq needs $88.2 billion to rebuild in wake of war against ISIS, minister says
It will take a staggering $88.2 billion to rebuild parts of Iraq devastated by the war against ISIS, according to the country's minister of planning.
Feb 14
- Feb 6
US troops in Iraq to shift mission as ISIS threat changes
The retreat of ISIS has allowed the U.S. to change its troop alignment.
Feb 6
- Jan 16
Twin suicide bombings in Baghdad leave at least 27 dead
Twin suicide bombers shattered three months peace in Baghdad, kill at least 27 in Tayran Square
Jan 16
- Nov 27
Thousands more US military service members in Iraq and Syria than believed
The Pentagon issues quarterly reports on troop levels overseas.
Nov 27
- Nov 14
Iran's death toll climbs to 530 after powerful earthquake near Iran-Iraq border
Over 7,400 others in Iran were injured from the magnitude-7.3 quake.
Nov 14
- Oct 17
Iraqi Kurdish independence gamble backfires
Instead of gaining independence, the Kurds have suffered historic setbacks.
Oct 17 - Oct 13
High alert amid fear of war in Iraq a looming minefield for US-led coalition
Kurdish Peshmerga reinforcements brace for attack by Iraqi troops in Kirkuk.
Oct 13 - Oct 2
American service member killed by roadside blast in Iraq
The service member was killed and another wounded by the roadside blast.
Oct 2 - Sep 25
What you need to know about the Kurdish referendum
Many Kurds see this as their chance to get legitimacy.
Sep 25 - Sep 22
'End in sight' in campaign to retake Raqqa from ISIS, says top diplomat
The fight for Raqqa has been bloody and prolonged.
Sep 22 - Jul 24
Iraqi and U.S. forces on the verge of liberating Mosul
Civilians in the city under siege have reportedly been routinely kidnapped, tortured and killed by ISIS.
Jul 24 - Jul 24
Iraqi forces lead in fight to retake Mosul
ABC News' Ian Pannell reports from Mosul, Iraq, on how U.S.-backed Iraqi troops are winning the battle to retake the city from ISIS, in what would be a major loss for the terrorist group.
Jul 24 - Jul 24
Inside the battle for Mosul
U.S. forces are on the edge of victory over ISIS, but fighting is still underway as suicide bombers target Iraqi soldiers.
Jul 24 - Jul 24
Battle for Mosul enters its final stages
ABC News' Ian Pannell reports from Iraq's second largest city as Iraqi fighters battle to retake the city from ISIS.
Jul 24 - Jul 24
US-backed forces breach ISIS stronghold of Raqqa
ABC News' Ian Pannell reports from Mosul, Iraq, on the U.S.-backed Iraqi military's fight against ISIS, including for the city of Mosul, which is expected to soon fall out of ISIS' control.
Jul 24 - Jul 24
Iraqi fighters go house to house to reclaim Mosul in what could be the last stand for ISIS
As one of the fiercest battles takes place, victory may be imminent for Iraqis hoping to take back their city.
Jul 24 - Jul 24
Mosul residents: ISIS ordered us to make escape routes for them
ABC News Senior Foreign Correspondent Ian Pannell talked to residents who were forced to make holes in their walls to give ISIS ways to escape from airstrikes.
Jul 24 - Jul 14
Watchdogs: Iraqi troops beat and execute Mosul prisoners in new videos
New videos surfaced online of U.S.-supported Iraqi security forces beating and executing prisoners by throwing them off a cliff after liberating Mosul from ISIS.
Jul 14 - Jul 11
Mosul ISIS fighters feigning surrender in order to attempt suicide attacks
The Iraqi PM declared Mosul liberated on Monday, despite pockets of resistance.
Jul 11 - Jul 11
Long road ahead for Mosul's residents, despite military victory over ISIS
U.N. Refugee Agency says there is no end in sight to the humanitarian crisis.
Jul 11 - Jul 10
Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Abadi declares victory over ISIS in Mosul
Mosul had been under ISIS control since the summer of 2014.
Jul 10 - Jul 5
ISIS is on the brink of defeat in Mosul, but a humanitarian crisis looms
ISIS now controls less than a square mile of territory in the city.
Jul 5 - Jul 5
Volunteers brave ISIS battle in Mosul to save injured civilians
Photos show the growing humanitarian crisis in Mosul.
Jul 5 - Jul 4
Video shows Iraqi forces retaking hospital from ISIS in Mosul
The hospital was one of two remaining ISIS holdouts inside the city.
Jul 4 - Jul 3
Iraqi security forces raise flag over Mosul hospital after retaking it from ISIS
Undated video shows security forces raising the Iraqi flag at Mosul's al-Jamuri hospital after recapturing it from ISIS fighters.
Jul 3 - Jun 29
Liberation of Mosul 'days' away, says Pentagon
Only a few hundred ISIS fighters remain in the city.
Jun 29 - Jun 23
Iraqi migrant trains at US Border Patrol Academy
Stevany Shakare is one of three women in a class of 20.
Jun 23 - Jun 14
Aftermath of car bomb explosion in Baghdad
"Many people got killed because of the explosion," Abu Ayad, an eyewitness, told the Associated Press.
Jun 14 - Jun 14
Elite Iraqi troops torture, execute civilians in footage captured by photojournalist
Graphic images raise questions about whether U.S. is turning a blind eye to war atrocities committed by allies.
Jun 14 - Jun 14
Photojournalist reveals graphic images of torture and execution by Iraqi troops
Elite Iraqi unit was praised by U.S. military officials for helping lead the fight against ISIS.
Jun 14 - Jun 1
US ignores evidence of atrocities by blacklisted Iraqi military unit
The U.S. continues to work with a blacklisted Iraqi special forces unit.
Jun 1 - May 26
US airstrike in Mosul caused explosion that killed more than 100 Iraqi civilians
The Pentagon investigated a U.S. airstrike targeting ISIS fighters in March.
May 26 - May 25
Iraqi photojournalist reveals graphic torture by soldiers
Footage shot by award-winning photojournalist shows Iraqi soldiers torturing and killing civilians.
May 25 - May 25
Scenes of 'sadistic' torture captured on tape
Human Rights Watch reviewed disturbing footage of alleged war crimes.
May 25 - Apr 13
Animals rescued from Mosul's abandoned zoo arrive safely in Jordan
It took two rescue attempts and nearly two weeks to successfully evacuate the last two surviving animals from a derelict zoo in war-torn Mosul, Iraq.
Apr 13 - Mar 30
US military opens investigation into Mosul airstrike
General Joseph Votel says rules of engagement have not changed.
Mar 30 - Mar 29
'Fair chance' US airstrike played role in Mosul civilian deaths, says top US general in Iraq
Civilians killed may have been used as human shields by ISIS
Mar 29 - Mar 28
US-led airstrike on Mosul may have killed Iraqi civilians
The U.S. military admitted a March 17 airstrike corresponds to a site where 200 civilians allegedly died but the military is still investigating the strike.
Mar 28 - Mar 27
200 more US troops headed to Iraq to 'advise and assist' Mosul offensive
82nd Airborne troops will help advise and assist Iraqi forces.
Mar 27 - Mar 25
US reviewing airstrike that corresponds to site where 200 Iraqi civilians allegedly died
U.S. Central Command is reviewing claims of hundreds of civilian deaths in three airstrikes
Mar 25 - Mar 11
American aid group braves sniper fire, explosions amid Iraqi battle with ISIS
One man told the group he narrowly escaped being executed by ISIS.
Mar 11 - Mar 11
Offensive to retake Mosul from ISIS highlights quiet efforts to save animals, cultural artifacts in war zones
The suffering of Mosul's residents is emblematic in the sights of a city they were forced to leave behind: starved animals at a zoo and smashed artifacts at a museum.
Mar 11 - Mar 8
Zoo animals become unintended victims of Mosul offensive
In addition to the heartbreaking loss of life and destruction in Mosul, Iraq, due to the ongoing offensive to retake the city from ISIS, zoo animals in the city have died from starvation or neglect.
Mar 8 - Mar 7
Displaced families flee Mosul
Tens of thousands leave their homes as Iraqi forces fight ISIS in Mosul.
Mar 7 - Mar 5
Battle for Mosul, Iraq, leaves civilians on the run
The intense fighting has caused thousands to flee; some may have been exposed to chemical weapons.
Mar 5