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Iraqi forces press their offensive into retake Tikrit, where Islamic State fighters are putting up tough resistance, as a Kurdish intelligence chief expresses concerns over deployment of Shia militias.
The Iraqi army is advancing cautiously after a number of its soldiers have been killed in houses booby-trapped by IS extremists.
In the second day of the Iraqi army's offensive to retake Tikrit, Islamic State forces appear to have repelled a ground offensive but they have come under intensive air and artillery bombardment.
As the battle over Tikrit continues, further concerns are being raised about citizens trapped in the city.
Islamic State group's smashing of priceless artefacts in name of Islam described as a "catastrophe" that has destroyed thousands of years of history.
At least 36 killed and nearly 100 wounded in attacks in Iraq's capital, as officials prepare to lift a long-standing night time curfew in the city.
The Iraqi prime minister orders weapons to be removed from the districts soon after clashes between rival militias over the kidnapping of militia leader.
Group breaches tight security in area of Iraqi capital and Shia holy city, in attacks believed to have killed dozens of people.
With an assault by Iraqi forces on Mosul expected in the coming months, the Islamic State group have raided homes in the city - hunting suspected collaborators.
Islamic State extremist group is fortifying its positions in Mosul as Iraqi forces gear up for a battle to regain control of the northern city from the militants.