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PHOTOS: Inside Fallujah after Islamic State

The devastation caused by the IS forces is extensive. There are bombed out buildings, crushed cars and explosives that were being lined up to be used inside a school.

Incredible images from the week gone by

Here's a recap of all the events that shaped the world from the previous week.

Seven US marines killed in Iraq blast

Over 100 killed in Baghdad bombings

The bombing is the deadliest in Iraq since Iraqi security forces last month dislodged Islamic State terrorists from Falluja, the IS stronghold just west of Baghdad that had served as a launch pad for such terror attacks.

Saudi militants behead American captive

Battle for Mosul begins: Iraqi troops launch attack against Islamic State

After a month-long buildup, the last urban stronghold of Islamic State in Iraq has for several days been almost completely surrounded by a 30,000-strong force.

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

United States President-elect Donald Trump has formally nominated James Mattis, a retired 4-star Marine Corps general who has long voiced concerns about the threat posed by Iran, as the Defence Secretary to replace Ashton Carter.