IS blows up Mosul mosque, latest heritage site destroyed

BAGHDAD (AP) -- The Islamic State group's destruction of a 12th century mosque and its iconic leaning minaret in the Iraqi city of Mosul is only the latest in a long list of priceless archaeological and other cultural sites that the militants have ravaged. Here's a look at some of the major sites destroyed by IS in Iraq and Syria, and others under their control: AL-NURI MOSQUE Mosul's al-Nuri mosque was built during the Seljuk Empire by Nur Al-Deen Zengi (1118-1174), a ruler from the Turkish Zengid dynasty. He reigned from 1146 to 1174 and at that time Mosul was under his control. The mosque, which is also called as The Grand Mosque, is known of its 56-meter high leaning...