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Iraqi forces enter Daesh-held Fallujah

Monday, 30 May 2016 5:51 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 30 May 2016 5:51 AM ]

Iraqi security forces reach the outskirts of Fallujah, in Iraq’s Anbar Province, as they prepare to attack Daesh in the city, May 28, 2016. (Photo by AFP)

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Iraq's army says it has completed a troop buildup around Fallujah ahead of a major operation to retake the city from Daesh terrorists.
Italy’s coastguard recovers the bodies of more asylum seekers as the UN says over 700 refugees may have drowned in the Mediterranean Sea over the past few days.
A major French union involved in protests against labor reforms says it will press ahead with its strikes, as the government vows not to yield to pressure by protesters.
Iran says Iranian pilgrims will miss this year’s hajj following the failure of talks with Riyadh. Better safety standards have been among Tehran’s demands.
Israel continues to arrest Palestinians during overnight raids in the occupied territories. We’ll have a report from the West Bank.

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