Reuters: Iraq's army encircles Islamic State in Mosul's Old City: military
Iraq's army said it encircled Islamic State's stronghold in the Old City of Mosul on Tuesday after taking over an area to the north of the territory.
The army's 9th armored division seized al-Shifaa district alongside the western bank of the Tigris river, a military statement said.
The fall of Shifaa means the Old City in the eastern half of Mosul is now surrounded by U.S.-backed government forces, deployed north, west, south and across the river.
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MIDDLE EAST
Russia threatens to target US warplanes west of Euphrates. Russia to target US planes in Syria as it suspends coordination after jet shot down.
Air strikes pound southwest Syrian city of Deraa.
Iraq's army encircles Islamic State in Mosul's Old City: military.
IS militants re-infiltrate Kirkuk area.
Qatar FM: We won't negotiate until blockade is lifted.
Yemen cholera death toll passes 1,100: WHO.
Israel starts work on new West Bank settlement. Israel begins work on first settlement in 25 years as Jared Kushner flies in.
ASIA
Army renews push against ISIL-linked group in Marawi.
Indonesia on alert against militants disguising as refugees from Marawi.
North Korea looms over talks between China and US.
Afghanistan struggles with Pakistan’s repatriation of refugees.
China warns citizens to be alert after Chinese shot dead in Laos.
Otto Warmbier's death draws outcry over North Korea rights violations.
Australian Defence files to be moved out of privately owned data hub after Chinese buy-in.
AFRICA
Army Air forces kill 12 leading figures from ‘Sinai Province’ in North Sinai.
Central African Republic signs 'immediate' peace deal with rebel groups.
Deadly car bomb attack rocks Somalia's Mogadishu.
DR Congo: Thousands of troops deployed to push out rebels from wildlife park.
DR Congo Kasai conflict: 'Thousands dead' in violence. Report: 3,300 dead since central Congo conflict began.
Cameroon detains 30 of its soldiers fighting Boko Haram.
Congo minister: 4 arrested over grisly slaying of UN experts.
EUROPE
Kremlin declines to comment on possibility of open conflict between Russia, US.
Brexit: EU says 'clock ticking' on talks, Britain optimistic of good outcome.
Brexit: UK caves in to EU demand to agree divorce bill before trade talks.
Two-thirds of Europeans believe EU should take hard line on Brexit – poll.
Merkel reaches out to France's Macron on eurozone budget.
Paris Champs-Elysees attack: Four relatives arrested.
French defence minister resigns over inquiry into misuse of funds.
Trump to meet with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko — and possibly iron out his stance on Russia. Ukrainian president to 'drop in' on Donald Trump during Washington visit.
Jose Mourinho accused of $3.7m tax fraud in Spain.
AMERICAS
Otto Warmbier: Trump condemns 'brutal' N Korea as student dies.
Venezuelan teenager shot dead at anti-government protest.
South American nations divided on Venezuela crisis.
Two Dutch journalists kidnapped by Colombia's ELN.
Mexico 'spied on journalists, lawyers and activists'. Mexico accused of spying on journalists and activists using cellphone malware.
Canada releases world's first glow-in-the-dark coin to mark 150th anniversary.
Guns kill 1,300 US children every year, study finds.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda claims responsibility for terror attack that killed at least five people at luxury resort in Mali.
ISIL fights to establish stronghold in Pakistan.
UK police: Mosque attack suspect held on terror charges.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Trump's steel-import threat prompts EU to warn of retaliation.
Barclays charged with fraud in Qatar case.
US in trade talks with Asian nations to replace TPP, commerce secretary says.
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