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Islamic State expands its attacks against Iraqi army and Kurdish forces to relieve pressure on its militants confronting an offensive on Mosul that has taken back some 80 villages and towns from militant control. Mana Rabiee reports.
Islamic State launched a major counter-attack on the city of Kirkuk on Friday as Iraqi and Kurdish forces pursued operations to seize territory around Mosul. Nathan Frandino reports.
Islamic State militants have stormed two energy facilities in northern Iraq, killing at least five workers and shutting down a major oil pumping station, security and oil sources say. Nathan Frandino reports.
U.S. Defence Secretary Ash Carter has confirmed the death of a U.S. servicemember in northern Iraq. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A double-suicide blast in a Shi'ite district of Baghdad has killed at least 31 and wounded dozens. Nathan Frandino reports.
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).