Reuters: Iraq special forces chief says mission accomplished in east Mosul
Elite Iraqi forces have driven Islamic State fighters from all districts of eastern Mosul they were tasked with recapturing, their commanding officer said on Wednesday, bringing almost all of the city's eastern half under government control.
Lieutenant-General Talib Shaghati said the Counter Terrorism Services (CTS), who have spearheaded the three-month-old offensive against Islamic State in the northern Iraqi city, had taken control of the eastern bank of the Tigris river.
Regular army troops were still fighting the ultra-hardline militants in northeast Mosul, however, according to a military statement.
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MIDDLE EAST
Mosul battle: Iraqi army prepares offensive on west of city. Iraqi general sees easier battles in western Mosul, American sees opposite.
As caliphate crumbles, Islamic State lashes out in Iraq.
Iran 'hostile' to US involvement in Syria talks.
Syrian government rejects Qatari, Saudi role in talks: report.
Turkey seeks arrest of 243 military personnel in ongoing crackdown.
Fatah and Hamas to form unity government.
Israeli policeman and Bedouin killed during clashes over demolitions.
Saudi Minister welcomes Trump's vow to contain Iran, fight IS.
Iran's Rouhani says Donald Trump's talk about renegotiating nuclear agreement 'meaningless'.
ASIA
Pakistan forces kill new leader of banned sectarian militant group.
India's currency swap sees economy take a hit, but most remain supportive of anti-graft objective.
Prospect of warming US-Russia ties worries China.
China urges U.S. to bar Taiwan delegation from Trump inauguration.
Philippines' Duterte says won't declare martial law, but can if wants to.
Philippine Church speaks out on drug killings.
E. Timor to hold presidential poll in March.
Australia says suspended MH370 search could resume in future.
AFRICA
Nigerian airstrike targeting Boko Haram mistakenly bombs camp, killing 100 refugees and aid workers: officials.
Death toll in Mali suicide blast rises to more than 50. Mali car bomb 'kills at least 37 people' in Gao. Suicide blast kills 33 at north Mali military camp.
Al-Shabab video shows purported execution of Ugandan soldier.
Gambia's Yahya Jammeh declares state of emergency.
Malta wants EU-Libyan patrols to stop boat migrants.
Ivory Coast begins paying bonuses to mutinous soldiers.
Egyptian football star Mohamed Aboutrika placed on 'terror' list.
EUROPE
Joe Biden tells Davos: Russia 'trying to collapse' liberal order. Biden calls Russia biggest threat to international order.
Snowden just got his asylum extended, surely won’t be ‘gifted’ to Trump – Moscow. Edward Snowden's leave to remain in Russia extended for three years.
Details of roundup of suspected Chechen extremists unclear, contradictory.
Greece sees progress on Cyprus, says Turkey should drop 'aggressive' talk.
German cabinet proposes 24 September election date.
Hungary set to turn screws on Soros-backed NGOs.
Multiple earthquakes hit central Italy.
AMERICAS
Despite showman reputation, Trump inauguration shaping up as low-key.
Schedule of events for Trump's inauguration.
Trump's protectionist policies top risk to U.S. economy in 2017: Reuters poll.
With clemency for Manning, attention turns to WikiLeaks head.
Ex-US president George H.W. Bush hospitalized: reports.
US, Mexico, Cuba ready to sign 'Doughnut Hole' deal in Gulf waters.
Mexico violence: Four killed in Cancun gunfight.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Pentagon identifies 10 Gitmo detainees sent to Oman.
The White House won't rule out more Guantanamo releases this week.
Istanbul nightclub attacker says was directed by Islamic State: report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Rising U.S. shale-oil output threatens OPEC’s production pact.
OPEC output inches down after November deal.
Business group: China preparing to retaliate on trade.
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