BBC: US-backed Syrian fighters battle to clear final two IS villages
US-backed Syrian fighters are clearing Islamic State (IS) militants from the last two villages the jihadist group controls, military officials say.
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) alliance launched an assault at the weekend on Shajalah and Baghuz, near Syria's border with Iraq.
The last militants remaining there are reportedly retreating and hiding among the local population.
Some have sought to escape among the hundreds of civilians fleeing on foot.
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MIDDLE EAST
ISIS militants make last stand in remaining 1 sq km of 'caliphate' in Syria.
PM says Iraq to repatriate Iraqi IS fighters held in Syria.
Russia, Turkey, Iran see US pullout from Syria as positive step.
Kremlin, after summit, says no offensive planned in Syria's Idlib.
Bomb blast kills eight Shiite militiamen in Iraq.
Iran's Rouhani vows punishment for Sistan-Baluchestan attack. Iran warns neighbours after bombing kills Revolutionary Guards.
Turkey food prices soar to 20-year high.
ASIA
Indian security forces killed in Kashmir blast. Blast kills at least 40 Indian soldiers in Kashmir.
India says Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed carried out Kashmir attack.
Pakistan says will host peace talks between U.S. and Afghan Taliban: minister.
US vows to work with allies on any Afghanistan withdrawal.
China and US kick off high-level trade talks in Beijing.
US-based China academics urge US not to neglect Taiwan.
Indonesians urged to defy Valentine’s Day celebrations as love police carry out raids.
AFRICA
Nigeria rebels threaten more attacks if Buhari is reelected.
Last day of campaigning in Nigeria before polling.
Jihadist repatriation poses dilemmas for North African states.
Sudan says protest campaigners threatening national security.
Egypt parliament votes to extend Sisi presidency.
S.Africa president denies selling out anti-apartheid comrades.
38 miners feared dead in two Zimbabwe mine floods.
Somali Muslim clerics condemn Valentine's Day.
EUROPE
More Brexit humiliation for May as parliament defeats her again.
Brexit row risks ruining PM May's date with parliament.
Pence calls on EU allies to withdraw from nuclear deal in latest trans-Atlantic rift.
EU members and leaders agree on compromise for Nord Stream 2.
Germany narrowly avoids slipping into recession, figures show.
Catalan leader on trial: 'I am a political prisoner' .
Sweden investigates its Beijing ambassador over 'strange' meetings.
AMERICAS
Exclusive: Biden almost certain to enter 2020 race.
Top Dem demands US State Department documents on Khashoggi killing.
Judge voids Paul Manafort plea deal, says he 'intentionally' lied to the FBI, special counsel and grand jury.
Death toll rises in Haiti protest crackdown.
Migrants waiting in a Mexican shelter riot over long waits, poor conditions.
Venezuela crisis: Aid still blocked in high-stakes power struggle. Venezuelan opposition urges international community to help aid get in.
Venezuela oil firm transferred millions of euros to Bulgarian bank accounts: security officials.
Nicolas Maduro Venezuela exit stalls as military fails to back Juan Guaido.
"El Chapo" attorney claims unfair trial included "out of his mind" witness.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US military hits Shabaab in haven south of Somali capital.
US bombs Al-Qaeda site in Libya - Report.
UK schoolgirl Shamima Begum who fled to join Islamic State 'wants to return home to England'.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google, other tech giants lose out in Europe’s copyright revamp.
Amazon cancels plans to open offices in New York.
End of the superjumbo: Airbus is giving up on the A380.
Apple and Google urged to remove Saudi app that tracks women.
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