Reuters: Kurds and Shi'ite forces to coordinate in push to encircle Mosul
Kurdish and Shi'ite forces near Mosul have agreed to coordinate their operations in support of a U.S-backed offensive seeking to encircle and capture Islamic State's last major urban stronghold in Iraq, U.S. and Iraqi officials said on Thursday.
The agreement will restrict the movement of the jihadists in and out of Mosul and aid the attempts of the forces ranged against them to complete the encirclement of the city from the western side, according to the officials.
It came after Iraqi Kurdish and Shi'ite fighters linked up near the Islamic State-held town of Tal Afar, west of Mosul, on Wednesday in an advance that cut the militant group's supply route from the rest of the territory it holds in western Iraq and Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
Suicide truck bomb kills about 100 in Iraq, mostly Iranian pilgrims.
Battle for Mosul: Kurds, Shiite fighters agree to coordinate efforts after sealing off IS stronghold.
Islamic State uses drones to attack Iraqi army in Mosul: military.
Turkish soldiers killed by Syrian air strike: Military.
'White Helmets' say Aleppo residents 10 days from starvation.
U.S. soldier dies following IED blast in northern Syria: statement.
UN awaits 'green light' for aid deliveries to Aleppo.
Israel fires: Tens of thousands flee as fires hit Haifa. 75,000 evacuated from Haifa as fires rage. Tens of thousands evacuated as Israeli wildfires rage .
Turkish economy poised to shrink for first time in nearly 7 years.
EU Parliament votes for freeze of Turkish membership talks. Ankara in fury after Euro parliament vote.
ASIA
Myanmar wants ethnic cleansing of Rohingya - UN official. Myanmar: Rohingya Muslims displaced, starving amid allegations of human rights abuses by security forces. Rohingya flee to Bangladesh to escape Myanmar military strikes.
Pakistani air force chief warns India against full-scale war.
N. Korea prison camps captured in satellite snaps (PHOTOS).
Asia is nervous about Trump, but US-India ties could improve.
China: Xinjiang residents told to turn in passports.
China struggles to steady Yuan’s decline.
At least 67 killed in China construction accident at power plant, Xinhua says.
Helicopters drop warning leaflets as Indonesia braces for new protests.
Uzbek opposition politician released after 22 years in prison.
Tokyo has November snow for first time in 54 years.
AFRICA
Amnesty accuses Nigeria of killing 150 Biafra activists. Amnesty accuses Nigerian army of killing 150 Biafran protestors.
8 soldiers killed in suicide car bombing in Egypt's Sinai.
Egyptian activists raise alarm over expanding NGO crackdown.
Year since bus bomb, Tunisia still in state of emergency.
37 ex-opposition fighters face coup charges in Angola.
Burundi says will not cooperate with U.N. investigation into violence.
South Africa's biggest union group backs Ramaphosa to succeed Zuma.
Ethiopia detains vintage air rally pilots.
EUROPE
Russia says to attend Ukraine talks if Paris, Berlin think it's useful.
Ukraine leader urges EU to uphold Russia sanctions. Ukraine, EU hopeful about US support for Russia sanctions.
Ukraine citizens to get visa-free travel to EU.
EU Parliament president Martin Schulz to step down - setting stage for Angela Merkel challenge.
Merkel fears social bots may manipulate German election.
Cypriot presidents ready to resume stalled talks.
Migrant crisis: Riot in Bulgaria's largest refugee centre.
‘Best offer’: France to give €2,500 to migrants who return home voluntarily.
Russia's border doesn't end anywhere, Vladimir Putin says.
No easing of Lufthansa strike in coming days.
AMERICAS
Colombia signs new peace deal with Farc. Colombia government and FARC rebels sign 2nd peace deal.
Donald Trump calls for unity in Thanksgiving holiday address.
Revelers cheer amid police at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Central Americans surge north, hoping to reach U.S. before Trump inauguration.
Hurricane Otto nears Nicaragua, Costa Rica forcing mass evacuations.
Magnitude 7 offshore quake shakes Central America as hurricane hits. Strong earthquake rattles Central America as hurricane makes landfall.
Peru angry at UN for hiring ex-first lady Heredia amid probe.
Peru government renews bid to keep conflicts from turning deadly.
Canada plans to restore voting rights for long-term expats.
Trump backs LA bid for 2024 Olympics: mayor's office.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Isis terror cell 'planned to attack Disneyland Paris and Champs Elysees Christmas market on 1 December'. Terror gang was set to hit Paris on Dec 1: source.
Syrian refugee arrested in Germany with bomb-making materials.
9/11 mastermind: Al Qaeda favors ‘immigration’ to defeat US.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
OECD: 'Raise public spending, accept deficits!'.
China breaks patent application record.
China says it will promote trade deals regardless of TPP, RCEP direction.
US Dollar hits 14-year high against basket of currencies.
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