Iraqi forces push into Tikrit, bombers hit Ramadi
Islamic State fighters stormed into Tikrit last June during a lightning offensive through northern and central Iraq
Iraqi forces push into Tikrit from north and south
Heavy fighting reported in Saddam Hussein's home city as Iraqi forces mount major offensive against Islamic State
Iraqi forces take part of northern Tikrit district -governor
Islamic State militants seized Tikrit nine months ago
Islamic State says it has killed two men for homosexuality
Accused shown in three separate pictures kneeling, blindfolded with their arms tied behind their backs
Iraqi troops, militia retake strategic town north of Tikrit from Islamic State
Capture of al-Alam from Islamic State clears a final hurdle before a planned assault on Saddam Hussein's home city
Iraqi troops, militia retake strategic town north of Tikrit
Dozens of families, who had earlier fled to escape Islamic State, return to the town, celebrate and slaughter sheep for the victorious fighters
Iraqi troops, militia enter strategic town near Tikrit
Al-Alam is the last Islamic State stronghold that needs to be cleared before government forces and militiamen can enter Tikrit
International court: Sudan has failed to cooperate in al-Bashir case
The court issued an arrest warrant for al-Bashir in March 2009; He is suspected of crimes including alleged genocide in Darfur province
Iraqi troops, militia make advances near Tikrit
Campaign to retake Tikrit is biggest offensive so far against Islamic State insurgents