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Iraqi Forces Move to Retake Christian Town on Way to Mosul

Iraqi forces prepared to retake the country's largest Christian town from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) Wednesday, a key milestone in their progress toward the terrorists’ main hub of Mosul.

Izadi Women Sold by ISIS on Online Messaging App

ISIS is selling Izadi girls and women on telegram and put them up for auction at prices around $7,000 to $7,500.

FM Calls for Removal of Obstacles to Promotion of Iran-EU Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that Tehran and Brussels should get rid of barriers to the enhancement of ties between the two sides.

Iran Welcomes 72-Hour Ceasefire in Yemen

Iran on Tuesday welcomed a 72-hour ceasefire in war-torn Yemen, and asked all sides to respect the truce.

US Didn’t Dare to Attack Iran Although It Was Likely to Do So: IRGC Commander

The IRGC commander says the US was ready to attack Iran in mid-2000s, but they didn’t dare to invade the country.

New Evidence Shows Saudi Arabia and Israel Assassinated Rafic Hariri

A senior US Senator says he has found new evidence that shows the roles of Riyadh and Tel Aviv in the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.

10 Countries Host Half of World’s Refugees

Ten countries - which account for just 2.5 percent of the global economy - are hosting more than half the world's refugees, a rights group recently reported.

Iraqi Christians Vow to Bury ISIS in Mosul

Commander of the Iraqi Christian voluntary fighters who have formed the “Babylon Battalion” and have joined the Hashid al-Shaabi, said his forces will not allow ISIS (ISIL) terrorists to run away from Mosul and will bury them in the northern Iraqi city in an ongoing operation

Iranian Adviser Urges West’s Genuine Fight against Terrorism

A special aide to Iran’s parliament speaker reminded the international community, particularly Western countries, of the responsibility to tackle terrorism and fight against the Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group in a genuine manner.

Protest in Baghdad against Presence of Turkish Troops in Iraq

Thousands of Iraqis have staged rallies in front of the Turkish embassy in Baghdad to protest at Turkish troops’ presence in Iraq.

Twin Fires Kill At Least 22 in India

At least 22 people have been killed in two separate fires in India, most of them patients who were trapped in the intensive care unit of a major hospital, officials said Tuesday.

Iraqi People in Mosul Need 300,000 Tents: Only 76,000 Available

Amid an ongoing operation by the anti-ISIS forces to retake the northern city of Mosul, Iraqi people are in the ISIS-held city are in dire need of humanitarian aid.

Bob Dylan: Shakespeare of Songwriters or a Popular Artist?

The awarding of Nobel Prize to the American songwriter Bob Dylan has been criticized by many literati, writers and poets who argue the Swedish Academy has unfairly categorized musicians and songwriters under the title of literary figures. However, the decision has its own proponents.

Iran Vows Support for Iraq Terror Fight Amid Mosul Offensive

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic supports the Iraqi government in its fight against terrorism amid an offensive to drive out Daesh terrorists from Iraq’s northern city of Mosul.

Iran and Shiites, Real Winners of Mosul Liberation: Retired US General

A retired American General says the ongoing operation to retake the ISIS-held Iraqi city of Mosul will lead to Iran’s victory.

ISIS Leader Flees to Raqqa, but His Wife Is Arrested in Mosul

Reports indicate that the ISIS leader al-Baghdadi has survived an airstrike in Iraq and escaped to Syria, but his wife has been arrested by Iraqi security forces.

ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi Escapes Mosul Airstrike Minutes ahead of Attack

ISIS leader Abubakr al-Baghdadi has reportedly escaped an airstrike in the Iraqi city of Mosul, which is under the fire of Iraqi troops in the Liberating Mosul Operation.

ISIS Cuts Off People’s Access to Internet in Mosul

Members of the ISIS terrorist group has cut off internet connection in the Iraqi city of Mosul, as Iraqi army and popular forces have started an operation to take back the city.

Ivory Coast Sees Iran as “Key Partner” in Energy

Foreign Minister of Ivory Coast Abdullah Albert Toikeusse Mabri expressed the West African country’s willingness to develop partnership with Iran in the energy industry.

ISIS Urges Its Elements to Withdraw from Mosul

Amid the ongoing operation by the Iraqi army and popular forces to retake the northern Iraqi city of Mosul from the ISIS terrorist group, the Takfiri [extremist] elements have been urged to leave the city as soon as possible.

Time Has Come for Victory in Mosul: Iraqi PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced the start of operations to liberate the town of Mosul from Daesh terrorists.

Saudi-Led Coalition Claims It ‘Wrongly Targeted’ Yemen Funeral

The Saudi-led coalition battling Houthis in Yemen said Saturday that one of its warplanes had "wrongly targeted" a funeral in the capital Sana'a, killing more than 140 people, and announced disciplinary proceedings.

Suicide Bombing in Northern Baghdad Kills 35

Suicide bombing targeting a funeral gathering in northern Baghdad Saturday killed at least 35 people and left another 63 wounded, Iraqi police and hospital officials said.

Nigerian President under Fire for Saying His Wife ‘Belongs in Kitchen’

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has been widely criticised for saying his wife, Aisha, belongs in his kitchen and living room, in response to the first lady’s public criticism of the president’s appointments.

Iran Agrees to Attend Syria Talks in Lausanne after Conditions Accepted

Iran accepted an invitation to partake in a meeting in Switzerland for talks on the settlement of crisis in Syria after parties to the meeting agreed to some of the conditions set by Tehran for its involvement in the talks.

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