BBC: Mosul: Clashes continue as troops target IS 'holdouts'
Sporadic clashes have continued in the city of Mosul, despite the Iraqi government's declaration of victory against so-called Islamic State there.
The US-led coalition supporting Iraqi forces said they were rooting out a "handful" of militants in the Old City.
The UN's humanitarian co-ordinator said hundreds of civilians were probably also still trapped in the area.
Lise Grande said they were mostly disabled people, the elderly and children separated from their families.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian Observatory: 'Islamic State' leader Abu Bakr al-Bagdhadi is dead. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead, Syrian Observatory says. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: 'Confirmed information' Islamic State leader killed, Observatory says.
Iraqi forces, remaining Islamic State militants clash in Mosul. Clashes shake west Mosul after victory over IS declared.
Syrian army, militias attack rebels in southeast desert.
Hezbollah leader says Mosul victory major step towards destroying Islamic State.
Battle for Mosul: Amnesty accuses Islamic State, Iraq Government, US-led coalition of war crimes. Iraq Mosul: Anti-IS forces used excessive firepower - Amnesty.
Rex Tillerson: Qatari position in Gulf row 'reasonable'. Rex Tillerson applauds Qatar plan but Gulf rivals refuse to lift sanctions.
Arab states say Qatar-US terror accord 'insufficient'.
Qatar says more Turkish troops have arrived at military base.
Yemen cholera cases pass 300,000 as outbreak spirals: ICRC.
Israel arrests Netanyahu allies over German submarine deal.
ASIA
Philippines military: Death toll in Marawi tops 500.
Hindu pilgrims' killings raise tensions in Kashmir.
US raises pressure on Kashmir militants fighting India.
South Korean village becomes centre of protest against THAAD missile defence system.
Japan's Shinzo Abe dives in polls after scandal, threats.
China says U.S. has apologized for mistakenly labeling Xi president of Taiwan.
Report: China orders carriers to block access to VPNs.
Many organizations banned in Pakistan thrive online.
AFRICA
Sudan may return to war if US keeps sanctions: minister.
Sudan says it has fulfilled U.S. conditions for sanctions relief.
Rising violence forces 40,000 more to flee CAR's east.
U.S. threatens more sanctions for hindering democracy in Congo.
Zambia ratifies 90-day state of emergency.
Nigeria's acting president meets ailing Buhari in London.
Tunisia tries 21 over deadly museum attack.
EUROPE
Russia's Lavrov threatens US over seized diplomatic mansions.
NATO Chief calls On Russia to remove 'thousands of troops' from Ukraine.
Ukraine set to begin talks on joining NATO.
Dutch pass 'tapping' law, intelligence agencies may gather data en masse.
Germany's Gabriel says Merkel bears blame for G20 violence.
Balkan states sit in endless EU waiting room as Trieste summit approaches.
US deportations of Europeans could exceed last fiscal year.
Sweden ranked as best country in the world for immigrants.
AMERICAS
Twitter users sue Donald Trump for blocking them over critical comments.
Trump Jr. emails suggest he welcomed Russian help against Clinton.
Mexico students: Pegasus spyware 'used on foreign investigators'.
Colombia: President Santos grants Farc members amnesty. UN mission to help Colombian rebels reintegrate.
Ecuador angers Peru by building border wall.
16 dead in Mississippi in worst Marine crash since 2005.
Air Canada flight nearly lands on crowded San Francisco taxiway.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US, Qatar sign deal to combat 'terrorism financing'.
U.S. expects to lift laptop ban soon for the four remaining foreign airports still under electronics restriction.
US military savagely trolls ISIS after reports that leader Baghdadi is dead.
White House takes a swing at Obama's handling of ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US court blocks Exxon from forcing payment from Venezuela.
Fusion energy pushed back beyond 2050.
Japan's vinyl revival: Sony to produce records again.
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