Militants destroy historic Iraq mosque

As reported in 'The Japan News' Militants destroy historic Iraq mosque 11:11 pm, July 28, 2014 The Associated Press People inspect the destroyed old Mosque of The Prophet Jirjis in central Mosul, Iraq, on Sunday.

The Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP)—Militants from the Islamic State group blew up a mosque and shrine dating back to the 14th century in Mosul on Sunday, local residents said, the latest casualty in a week that has seen a half dozen of the Iraqi city’s most revered holy places destroyed. Mosul residents said the Prophet Jirjis Mosque and Shrine was bombed and destroyed by the radical jihadist group. The complex was built over the Quraysh cemetery in Mosul in the late 14th century, and included a small shrine dedicated to Nabi Jerjis, the Prophet George. The Al-Qaida breakaway Islamic State group captured large swaths of land in western and northern Iraq, including Mosul.