Suicide Bombings Kill Pro-Iraq Forces in Anbar

Suicide bombings killed at least 17 Iraqi soldiers in Anbar province overnight, as pro-government forces in Iraq continue their newly launched campaign to disrupt the Islamic State group in the area. Iraqi military officials said the attacks outside the IS-held city of Fallujah late Tuesday came hours after the launch of an offensive to retake parts of the province from militants. The military and militias are focusing on areas outside of the provincial capital of Ramadi in an attempt...

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