Islamic State captures Iraqi Christian town

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The group trying to establish an islamic state across parts of the Middle East has taken over the largest Iraqi Christian town of Qaraqosh. Reports suggest up to 100,000 people have been forced from their homes. The city sits between the Islamic State's Iraqi base in Mosul and Kurd-controlled territory. Al Jazeera's Mohamed Vall reports. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website http://www.aljazeera.com/