Syrian army targets IS in Raqqa in new offensive - report

BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army aims to target Islamic State in Raqqa province, a pro-Damascus newspaper reported on Friday, in a new offensive focusing on areas that a U.S.-backed alliance is also aiming to capture from the jihadists.

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