Mosul: Iraqi forces say IS defences, civilians hamper advance on ...
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13 hours ago - Iraqi special forces say they are still struggling to clear neighbourhoods retaken from the Islamic State group along Mosul's eastern edge. Lieutenant Colonel Muhanad al-Timimi said elaborate defences built by IS and the presence of civilians have slowed progress.

