More than 40 people were wounded in the attack at Nakheel Mall across from the oil ministry

  There is a palpable sense in the region that the tide has turned against Islamic State.

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But the US-led coalition is still "anticipating a tough fight."

 

 

  Iraq is expected to mobilize up to 30,000 forces to retake the city in coordination with U.S.-led coalition...

  "The situation is unpredictable but we must prepare for the worst."

  "We still have charred bodies inside many vehicles including a minibus packed with women and children."