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The Battle for Mosul Begins

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Military assault on Mosul; Sprinter Tyson Gay’s daughter shot; Calais refugee children

Iraqi prime minister announces start of operation to recapture city of Mosul; Sprinter Tyson Gay’s daughter shot; Calais refugee children

After more than two years under the rule of Islamic State, the Iraqi government has announced the start of the operation to free the city. As the battle begins there are concerns for the welfare of the city’s civilian population.

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