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Sole strike survivor, 5, helps open world’s eyes to Yemen crisis

Orphaned girl has shone a light on a forgotten conflict.

Myanmar

Myanmar violence - almost 100 killed, thousands escape over the border to Bangladesh

Thousands of Rohingya muslims are escaping the latest violence in Myanmar by crossing the border with Bangladesh. 98 people have been killed during clashes since friday.

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Thousands try to flee Mosul as ISIL makes last stand

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Mosul close to liberation

The war ravaged old city of Mosul

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Iraq

Mosul: Celebrations with victory over ISIL in sight

Civilians and security forces expressed joy as fresh advances were announced

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Civilians flee Mosul as airstrikes target last ISIL fighters

Iraqi authorities believe victory in the city is imminent and are planning a week of nationwide celebrations

Iraq

Crisis for civilians deepens as Mosul battle nears end

Aid workers are reporting higher levels of malnutrition as desperate families flee ISIL

Iraq

Civilians flee 'final battle for Mosul'

Iraqi forces believe the city will be recaptured from so-called Islamic State within days

Iraq

Iraqi forces making ground in battle for Mosul

What many believe to be ISIL's last stand in Iraq is coming to a head.

Syria

Zabadani: the last rebels leave

The last rebels in the town of Zabadani near Damascus in Syria have either departed for insurgent-held regions or accepted government rule.

Syria

Syrian army retakes key town of Soran

The town is a key point on the army's route to the city of Hama.

Syria

Syrian refugees support US airstrikes against Assad

In northern Syria, the reaction among refugees living near the Turkish border has been one of joy following President Trump’s move to hit a Syrian airbase.

Iraq

As life returns to eastern Mosul, people flee raging battle in west

With nearly 400,000 displaced people from the battle of Mosul refugee camps are overwhelmed with the latest exodus from the east of the city.

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Assisting the injured of Mosul

Iraqi federal police helped injured civilians advance through the rubble in the train station and through the muddy streets of Mosul on Sunday (19 March).

Iraq

Iraq: more civilians flee as fighting resumes in western Mosul

The sight and sounds of combat were evident in western Mosul on Tuesday as heavy fighting resumed.

Iraq

Iraqi forces close to government complex in Mosul, army says

The Iraqi army says it is getting closer to the main government complex in western Mosul.

Iraq

Battle for Mosul: civilians flee as Iraqi troops push deeper into ISIL held areas

In Iraq, more than a thousand civilians have fled western Mosul as Iraqi troops push deeper into ISIL held areas.

Iraq

Battle for Mosul: thousands of children in recaptured east go back to school

Thousands of children in Iraq are heading back to school in eastern areas of Mosul, recently cleared from ISIL control.

Iraq

Lucky to be alive - Iraqi refugees from ISIL tell their stories

The road to safety in Syria from ISIL-held Iraq can be long and dangerous, and the ordeal does not always end at the border.

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Airstrike targets Syrian school hours before ceasefire

Just hours before a ceasefire came into effect in Syria, amateur footage captured the terrifying aftermath of an airstrike on a school in the rebel-held area of Arbin, Damascus, which is reported to h