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Iraqi troops who have fought their way deep into the Islamic State stronghold of Ramadi are consolidating their positions ahead of a planned final assault to recapture the city from the militants. Mana Rabiee reports.
Iraqi army officials say troops have pushed deeper into the last remaining area held by Islamic State fighters in Ramadi. Rough cut (no reporter narration).
As Iraqi forces push deeper into Mosul, a bittersweet moment as some people reunite with family members fleeing the violence. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Advancing Iraq troops broke through Islamic State defense lines in an eastern suburb of Mosul Monday, as the battle for the insurgent stronghold moves inside the city limits. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
Islamic State launched a major counter-attack on the city of Kirkuk on Friday as Iraqi and Kurdish forces pursued operations to seize territory around Mosul. Nathan Frandino reports.