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On the Syrian Frontline

Syrian army advances on IS-held town Deir Ezzor. Newshour's Lyse Doucet reports from the frontline.

The Syrian army is advancing on the IS-held town Deir Ezzor. Newshour's Lyse Doucet reports from the frontline. Also in the programme: Angola votes to replace its president of 38 years; and the greatest film comedies of all time.

(Photo: BBC's Lyse Doucet with Syria's Major General Mohamed Khaddor. Credit: BBC)

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Wed 23 Aug 201713:06GMT
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