Iraq forces advance in Mosul but civilian toll mounts - spokesman, U.N

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces have fought their way into two more southeastern districts of Mosul but their advances are being slowed by Islamic State's tactic of using civilians for cover, a military spokesman said on Tuesday.

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