
Iraq forces converge on Mosul airport
Oreij, Iraq (AFP) Feb 20, 2017 - Iraqi forces backed by jets and helicopters battled their way to Mosul airport Monday as they prepared to take on the Islamic State group's stronghold in the city's west bank.
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Oreij, Iraq (AFP) Feb 20, 2017 - Iraqi forces backed by jets and helicopters battled their way to Mosul airport Monday as they prepared to take on the Islamic State group's stronghold in the city's west bank.
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