Islamic State seeking alliance with al Qaeda, Iraqi vice president says

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State is talking to al Qaeda about a possible alliance as Iraqi troops close in on IS fighters in Mosul, Iraqi Vice President Ayad Allawi said in an interview on Monday.

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