Iraqi Soldiers, Police Killed in IS Battle for Ramadi

Car bombings in the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Sunday have killed 10 soldiers and policemen, as Islamic State militants fight to consolidate control in the provincial capital they raised their flag over last week. The blasts targeted security forces in two attacks, triggering fierce clashes with the rebel group. In neighboring Syria, government troops reportedly pushed IS fighters back from the ancient city of Palmyra, after fighting that left dozens dead and threatened a UNESCO World...

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