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An international campaign to increase the number of women and girls in poor countries using modern contraceptives is falling short of its target. The Iraqi prime minister, Haider al-Abadi, has urged Islamic State fighters to surrender or die, as government forces tighten their grip around Mosul. We try to find out why a government would turn down billions in taxes. Ireland is appealing against the European Commission's recent ruling that it gave Apple unfair tax benefits.

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