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03/11/2017 GMT

Last IS Stronghold Falls in Syria

BBC World Service - The Newsroom, Last IS Stronghold Falls in Syria

Deir al-Zour is the last major stronghold of so-called Islamic State in Syria

Deir al-Zour is the last major stronghold of so-called Islamic State in Syria.

Deir al-Zour has been completely liberated from "terrorism," says Syrian state TV. Other reports said the Syrian army and its allies were clearing the last pockets of resistance from IS. IS had held most of the city since 2014. Also, the latest on Catalonia's jailed leaders and how the new Apple iPhone X is boosting the company's fortunes. 

(Picture: Deir al-Zour, Credit: Reuters)

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