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  Iraqi troops discover mass grave near IS-held Mosul; experts begin probe

  World | November 08, 2016 19:48 IST

  Iraqi troops advancing into Islamic State-held territory near the city of Mosul discovered a mass grave on Monday, following which a team of Iraqi investigators today began probe into the site. The chilling find was

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  Iraqi troops retake villages, US jets pound IS positions (Roundup)

  World | September 16, 2014 21:05 IST

  Baghdad: Iraqi security forces Tuesday recaptured several villages in heavy clashes with extremist insurgent groups, while US warplanes expanded their airstrikes and pounded Islamic State militants near Iraq's capital Baghdad.A senior Iraqi security spokesman said