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Battle for Mosul: Iraq forces repel IS counter-attack

26/06/2017 GMT

Battle for Mosul: Iraq Forces Repel IS Counter-Attack

BBC World Service - World Update, Battle for Mosul: Iraq Forces Repel IS Counter-Attack

Government forces try to recapture last districts held by the Islamic State group in Iraq

Government forces try to recapture last districts held by the Islamic State group in Iraq.

Iraqi government forces fight their way into the last area held by Islamic State militants in Mosul. Also: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet President Donald Trump; In Colombia, 20 years of Harry Potter

(Photo: Iraqi forces in the Old City of Mosul. Credit: Getty Images)

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