Iraqi forces advance into Mosul's Old City, Nuri mosque in sight

MOSUL, Iraq/BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces battling Islamic State in Mosul advanced into the Old City and around the al Nuri mosque on Friday trying to seal off a main road to prevent militants sending in suicide bombers.

from Reuters: Top News http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-iraq-mosul-idUKKBN16O15M?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews