Optimism for Mosul offensive voiced by U S defense chief
In Baghdad Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke of ongoing talks on future U S support after Mosul’s recapture. He noted humanitarian needs and reconstruction as essential to securing peace, with the UN warning of potential mass displacement and a major relief operation. General Townsend reported tougher Taliban resistance as Iraqi forces push forward.
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U S officials note heavy ISIS resistance in Mosul fighting
Townsend describes significant resistance including indirect fire anti tank missiles and snipers as U S personnel and Iraqi Kurdish forces pursue the Mosul offensive. About 5 000 U S troops in Iraq with 100 embedded teams and 500 moving forward, amid a roadside bombing death of Navy Chief Petty Officer Jason Finan.
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Turkey vows action over Iraq border tensions
Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said Turkey is ready to take measures near Iraq if promises from the United States and Baghdad about PKK and Shiite militias are not fulfilled. He cited the 220 mile border and warned of possible actions to prevent massacres, refugee waves, and border clashes.
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Egypts ex president Morsi upheld prison sentence by appeals court
Egypts top appeals court Saturday upheld a 20 year prison term for former President Mohammed Morsi over attacks on protesters in 2012. He remains jailed as the first democratically elected leader to be imprisoned with another death sentence potentially pending.
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