Carnival Opens in Brazil With Street Parades and Parties
Revelers fill streets across Brazil as Carnival begins with samba dancing and street parties in Rio de Janeiro. In Santa Teresa, block revelers dress as nuns while banners mock politicians and call for drug legalization amid economic anger and a corruption scandal. Rio’s sambadrome prepares for Sunday’s top samba school shows and the handing over of the city key to Rei Momo by former Mayor Eduardo Paes.
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Iraqi forces push west Mosul as air strikes hit Syria
Iraqi forces push into western Mosul and seize Mosul International Airport and a nearby military base. Iraq says air strikes hit IS targets in Syria near Boukamal and Husseibah in response to Baghdad incidents. Up to 60 people were seriously injured in IS attacks near al Bab in Syria as Turkish forces and allies seized nearby towns.
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Attacks Near Syrian Town Kill Dozens as IS Retreats
At least two people were killed and more than 60 wounded near al Bab as Islamic State fighters retreat from the strategic town. A suicide vehicle bomb targeted a security office in Sousian, injuring civilians and several fighters. hundreds sought permits to return home. Turkish officials said al Bab remained under control of Turkish-backed forces, while mining and hazards were being cleared.
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