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Iraqi security forces brandish their weapons on 28 December, 2015 at the heavily damaged Anbar police headquarters after they recaptured the city of Ramadi, the capital of Iraqs Anbar province, about 110 kilometers west of Baghdad, from Islamic States group jihadists. Picture: AFP.

Ramadi

Islamic State losing more ground in Iraq

By Reuters

One major worry, not enough money is being committed to rebuild the devastated provincial capital of Ramadi.

  • Iraqi counter-terrorism forces drive a tank past rubble south of the Anbar province's capital Ramadi on 24 December, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Terrified families emerge from rubble after battle of Ramadi

    Families waved white flags as they emerged from homes reduced to rubble as troops battle IS fighters.

    2372 days ago
  • Iraqi counter-terrorism forces drive a tank past rubble south of the Anbar province's capital Ramadi on 24 December, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Islamic State suffers double blow as Ramadi falls, leaders killed

    Ramadi was the only city to have fallen under Islamic State control since Abadi took office in September 2014.

    2374 days ago
  • Iraqi security forces brandish their weapons on 28 December, 2015 at the heavily damaged Anbar police headquarters after they recaptured the city of Ramadi, the capital of Iraqs Anbar province, about 110 kilometers west of Baghdad, from Islamic States group jihadists. Picture: AFP.

    Iraq PM vows to defeat IS in 2016 after Ramadi victory

    Iraqi forces flew the national flag above the main government complex in Ramadi earlier in the day.

    2377 days ago
  • Iraqi counter-terrorism forces drive a tank past rubble south of the Anbar province's capital Ramadi on 24 December, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Iraqi army declares 1st major victory over Isis in Ramadi

    The capture of Ramadi deprives Islamic State militants of their biggest prize of 2015.

    2378 days ago
  • Iraqi counter-terrorism forces drive a tank past rubble south of the Anbar province's capital Ramadi on 24 December, 2015. Picture: AFP.

    Iraqi forces consolidate position in Ramadi against Isis

    The Iraqi government forces are backed by air support from an international coalition led by the US.

    2380 days ago
  • An image grab taken from a video uploaded on May 18, 2015 by Aamaq News Agency, a Youtube channel which posts videos from areas under the Islamic State (IS) group’s control, allegedly shows an IS fighter hanging a flag of the group in a street of Ramadi, the Iraqi capital of Anbar province, a day after the city was captured by IS. Picture: AFP/HO/Aamaq.

    Iraq Shi'ite militia take lead in campaign to reverse Isis gains

    The Iraq is scrambling to reverse the fall of Ramadi, its biggest military setback in nearly a year.

    2592 days ago
  • FILE: Iraqi soldiers advance through a village towards Isis jihadist positions. Picture: AFP.

    Isis faces tough battle in Ramadi

    Iraqi security forces and Shi'ite paramilitaries are preparing to to retake the Iraqi city.

    2594 days ago
  • An image grab from a video posted 18 May, 2015 allegedly shows an Isis fighter hanging a flag of the group in a street of Ramadi, Iraq. Picture: AFP/HO/Aamaq.

    Iraq regains ground from Isis

    Iraq’s govt launched a counter-offensive on Saturday, a week after losing Ramadi.

    2594 days ago
  • An image grab taken from a video uploaded on May 18, 2015 by Aamaq News Agency, a Youtube channel which posts videos from areas under the Islamic State (IS) group’s control, allegedly shows an IS fighter hanging a flag of the group in a street of Ramadi, the Iraqi capital of Anbar province, a day after the city was captured by IS. Picture: AFP/HO/Aamaq.

    Iraqi forces foil third Isis attack east of Ramadi

    Ramadi fell to the militants on Sunday in the most significant setback for security forces in nearly a year.

    2598 days ago
  • FILE: Iraqi Kurdish Peshmerga fighters gather in Iraq. Picture: AFP.

    Iraqi forces defeat Islamist attack near Ramadi

    ISIS is seeking to consolidate its gains in the vast desert province of Anbar.

    2599 days ago
  • FILE: After Ramadi fell on Sunday, Shi’ite militiamen allied to the Iraqi army had advanced to a nearby base. Picture: AFP.

    Iraq deploys tanks as Isis tightens grip on Ramadi

    After Ramadi fell on Sunday, Shi’ite militiamen allied to the Iraqi army had advanced to a nearby base.

    2600 days ago
  • FILE: The capture of the western Iraqi city is the biggest defeat for the Baghdad government since last summer. Picture: AFP

    Isis takes full control of Ramadi in Iraq

    The capture of the western Iraqi city is the biggest defeat for the Baghdad government since last summer.

    2602 days ago
  • Suspected Sunni Muslim militants ambush 10 Sunni policemen in Ramadi and kill eight others.

    8 killed 10 cops kidnapped in Iraq

    Suspected Sunni Muslim militants ambush 10 Sunni policemen in Ramadi and kill eight others.

    3331 days ago
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