Islamic State territory shrinks 12 per cent since start of 2016

Territory controlled by the Islamic State shrunk by 12 per cent in the first six months of 2016, according to new analysis released today by IHS Inc, the leading global source of......

Death toll in Iraq's deadliest attack rises to more than 200

The toll from an explosion in Baghdad -- one of the deadliest attacks in recent years -- has risen to more than 200. The suicide car bombing on Sunday, which ripped through a crowded......

'ISIS ousted from Ramadi, but fight far from over'

In a significant development in the war against militant group Islamic State, Iraqi forces have retaken control of Ramadi from the Islamic State with the United States also hailing their victory.......

Iraqi army declares victory over Islamic State in Ramadi

Iraq’s army said on Sunday it had defeated Islamic State fighters in the provincial capital west of Baghdad, the first major victory for the United States-trained force since it collapsed in......