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US-backed force gains ground on IS in Syria's Raqa
US-backed fighters gained ground against the Islamic State group in the streets of Raqa on Wednesday, a day after their months-long offensive finally broke into the jihadists' Syrian bastion. The Syrian Democratic Forces militia has spent seven months advancing on the city, with backing from the US-led coalition bombing IS in Syria and neighbouring Iraq. Captured by the jihadists in 2014, Raqa became synonymous with IS atrocities including beheadings and public displays of bodies, and also emerged as a hub for planning attacks abroad.
'Yellow pills' linked to dozens of overdoses in Georgia
Officials says its the largest cluster of opioid overdoses in state's history
Donald Trump's sons Eric and Donald Jr back his barbed attacks on Sadiq Khan
Donald Trump’s sons have defended their father’s scathing attack on Sadiq Khan and argued the London Mayor is in denial about the terror attacks which have plagued London in recent months. President Trump sparked heavy criticism for his one-sided Twitter tirade against Mr Khan in the wake of the London Bridge terror attack which left seven dead and dozens injured. In the immediate aftermath, Mr Trump wholly misconstrued quotes from Mr Khan, wrongly claiming the mayor had said there was “no reason to be alarmed” about the risk of terror attacks in London.
What To Expect From James Comey's Testimony
The former FBI director will be facing questions about whether the president pressured him to let go of a probe into National Security Adviser Michael Flynn’s ties to Moscow.
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