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Iraqi troops have been fights IS militants in western Mosul
According to Iraqi state TV, Iraqi forces have begun their assault on Mosul airport, which is a key strategic part of the city. The Iraqi army has been fighting militants from the so-called Islamic State fighters, over the last few months in Mosul. We get the latest on this operation.
President Trump has revoked federal government protection for transgender students in the United States, which gave them the right to use school toilets matching their chosen gender identity. The Justice and Education departments say they're reviewing guidelines brought in last year by President Obama, which they described as confusing.
The city of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe has ranked the lowest in a survey of African cities for quality of life.
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