Final SDF assault completes push on Manbij IS fighters
U S backed forces in northern Syria say they launched a final sweep on Manbij as the Syrian Democratic Forces with U S coalition air support close in on remaining Islamic State fighters. Spokesman Sharfan Darwish put the number at about 100 fighters and noted civilians used as shields. the Syrian Observatory reported 500 cars carrying IS members and civilians exited toward Jarablus.
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ISIS leader Hafiz Saeed Khan killed by US drone strike
Afghan ambassador to Pakistan says Hafiz Saeed Khan leader of ISIS in Afghanistan and Pakistan was killed in a U.S. drone strike, though the U.S. military could not confirm. The reported death would impact ISIS expansion in the region following a May strike that killed another militant.
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Green water forces halt to Olympic diving training in Rio
At the Maria Lenk Aquatics Centre, a green pool prompted organizers to cancel a Friday morning diving session though water polo continued in a nearby pool. IOC and FINA cited insufficient treatment but deemed competition safe as chlorine adjustments were made.
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Fox News names Abernethy and Shine as co presidents
Rupert Murdoch appoints Jack Abernethy and Bill Shine as co presidents of Fox News and Fox Business after Roger Ailes resigns amid sexual harassment allegations. Abernethy will run business operations including finance and ad sales. Shine will oversee programming and news.
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Trump walks back Obama ISIS founder claim in sarcasm row
Trump said his remark that Obama founded ISIS was sarcastic after CNN coverage sparked outrage. In Raleigh poll news Clinton leads North Carolina by nine points over Trump, with Rubio’s Florida Senate bid weakening and incumbents ahead in key swing states.
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