Iraq turmoil: Islamic state gains new foothold

World Today

Published August 3, 2014 at 6:40 PM
Updated August 7, 2014 at 11:37 AM

Militants made new gains in Iraq’s northern region, pushing back Kurdish security forces and forcing thousands of people to flee.

CCTV America’s Malini Wilkes reports.

Iraq turmoil: new gains by Islamic state

In Iraq, militants have made new gains in the northern region, pushing back Kurdish security forces and forcing thousands of people to flee. CCTV'S Malini Wilkes reports.