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Triumph over IS in Syria declared

Kurdish-led forces in Syria have proclaimed victory over the Islamic State

Kurdish-led forces in Syria have proclaimed victory over the Islamic State group after capturing its final pocket of territory in Baghouz. The BBC's Aleem Maqbool was there for the final assault this week.

Also in the programme; Special counsel Robert Mueller delivers his long awaited report, investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential campaign; and the Chinese President has today signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Italy.

(PHOTO: Many of the IS women fled Baghouz with their children and are now refugees CREDIT: AFP)

53 minutes

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  • Sat 23 Mar 201913:06GMT

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