BBC NewsIslamic State: Militants 'pushed back' in IraqBBC NewsKurdish forces in northern Iraq say they have recaptured the town of Zumar from Islamic State militants. Further south, Iraqi security forces say they are pushing back IS in Jurf al-Sakhar near Baghdad, in a battle to secure a route used by Shia pilgrims.Iraqi forces press to secure Shiite south ahead of religious festivalWashington PostIraqi security forces, Kurds, gain ground against Islamic StateReuters UKIraqi security forces retake most of town near BaghdadThe Daily StarCNN -KCRA Sacramento -GlobalPostall 59 news articles »