Iraqi forces gain foothold in northwest Mosul after surprise new push

HULAYLA, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi forces pushed further into Mosul from the north on the second day of a new push to speed up the nearly seven-month attempt to dislodge Islamic State, commanders said on Friday.

from Reuters: Top News http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mideast-crisis-iraq-mosul-idUKKBN18112N?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews