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Source: CNN

6-24-17

Why did ISIS blow up the mosque in Mosul?

by Kishwar Rizvi

It was following a tradition established by Saudi Arabia.

Source: The Guardian

6-22-17

Destroying Great Mosque of al-Nuri 'is Isis declaring defeat'

Iraqi PM denounces levelling of Mosul building where Islamic State leader declared a caliphate three years ago.

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Why did ISIS blow up the mosque in Mosul?

by Kishwar Rizvi

Destroying Great Mosque of al-Nuri 'is Isis declaring defeat'