Iraqi forces edge closer to Mosul on southern fronts

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi troops and security forces advanced towards Mosul from the south and southeast of the city on Sunday, Iraqi officials said, backed by air and ground support from a U.S.-led coalition as they edged closer to the Islamic State stronghold.

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