Now playing Next no comment Mosul's museum freed from ISIL, but not in good shape After being under ISIL control for more than two years, all that remains inside Mosul’s museum is destruction and traces of looting. 12/03/2017
Now playing Next Germany Mall closed over terror threat in Germany Police had closed the mall acting on intelligence reports of a potential terror attack. The origin of the threat, the local media reported, was a German with links to ISIL. 11/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq ISIL close to collapse in Mosul say senior Iraqi military sources ISIL is being squeezed in its last urban stronghold in Iraq, Mosul, as the city falls to Iraqi special forces, and the Islamic militants appear close to collapse. 11/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Tunnels under Mosul mosque show ISIL looted treasures Archaeologists say they have evidence that the self-styled Islamic State were careful to preserve ancient artefacts in Mosul to take as loot – in contrast to their public displays of destruction of… 10/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Where is Baghdadi? ISIL leader 'flees' amid Iraqi squeeze on Mosul As the military close in on the old city of Mosul to oust ISIL, security sources say the signs are the leader of its self-proclaimed 'caliphate' has left for the desert. 09/03/2017
Now playing Next Syria Syria's Palmyra re-taken but remains in ruins Palmyra has been re-taken from ISIL, but booby traps left by the Islamist militants means residents have been reluctant to return. 07/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces 'make strides in Mosul' Iraqi forces in western Mosul say they've taken control of a number of key buildings formerly held by ISIL. 07/03/2017
Now playing Next Syria ISIL's Raqqa supply route severed - reports US-backed militias operating in the country say they have cut the road between the jihadist-held city of Raqqa and militant strongholds in Deir al-Zoor province. 06/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces capture key bridge in Mosul The Iraqi Army seizes the al-Hurriya Bridge in the latest push to retake Mosul from ISIL. 06/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Thousands flee their homes in the push for Mosul Sniper and mortar fire hamper Iraqi forces but the offensive to take Mosul from ISIL militants goes on 06/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqis treated for chemical weapons agents, as Mosul civilian exodus intensifies As the battle for Mosul rages, tens of thousands of civilians flee the bloodshed. 04/03/2017
Now playing Next Syria Syria talks 'moving in the right direction', UN envoy The UN's Syria envoy said the inconclusive talks ended on a more positive note than previous rounds. 04/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq More civilians flee Mosul as Red Cross condemns 'chemical attack' Several people were hurt in an apparent chemical attack by ISIL, as rising numbers of civilians flee the Iraqi city. 03/03/2017
Now playing Next Syria Syria: Russia claims decisive role in recapture of Palmyra Russia’s Defence Ministry claims its forces played a decisive role in the recapture of Palmyra. 03/03/2017
Now playing Next Syria Syria: recapture of Palmyra risible, opposition suggests Delegates for the Syrian opposition at UN-sponsored peace talks in Geneva have suggested the recapture of Palmyra is comical. 02/03/2017
Now playing Next Iraq Iraqi forces 'trap ISIL in western Mosul' Iraqi forces say they've taken control of the last major road out of western Mosul, 'trapping' ISIL in a shrinking area of the city. 01/03/2017
Now playing Next France EU parliament to consider stripping Le Pen of immunity EU parliamentarians agreed to suspend, in a preliminary vote, Marine Le Pen's immunity as police seek to investigate violent ISIL images on Twitter. 28/02/2017
Now playing Next 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. 28/02/2017
Now playing Next Philippines German hostage beheaded by ISIL affiliated group in the Philippines The ISIL affiliated group Abu Sayyaf has released footage which appears to show a German hostage being beheaded in the Philippines. 27/02/2017