An attack near Balad left security personnel dead.

Six militants were killed. Turkey claimed to have wounded four PKK leaders.

Security personnel and militants were killed in three separate events.

Three suicide bombers blew themselves up when confronted by security personnel.

Despite the danger, truffle hunters continue to see out the delicacy, and militants continue to prey on them.

The UN opened a mass grave in Yazidi territory and found about 30 victims.

Also, YBS (PKK) forces clashed again with Iraqi troops near Sinjar.

Another group of PKK guerrillas were involved in clashes on Sunday. This time with Iraqi troops.

PKK guerrillas attacked a Turkish post in Iraq.

ISIS killed two militiamen.