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Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed government advance into Islamic State positions in the embattled city of Sirte. Nathan Frandino reports.
Forces loyal to Libya's U.N.-backed unity government say they aim to encircle Sirte, Islamic State's stronghold in Libya, bringing them closer to the city center than they have been in nearly a year. Mana Rabiee reports.
Libyan forces fighting Islamic State street by street for control of the coastal city of Sirte say they are disappointed with the lack of support from the international community. Diane Hodges reports.
Forces aligned with Libya's new unity government advance on the outskirts of the Islamic State stronghold of Sirte, security sources say. Natasha Howitt reports.
Libyan forces battling to oust Islamic State from Sirte seize a large convention hall complex from the militant group. Natasha Howitt reports.
Libyan forces battle snipers on Thursday (August 18) in their ongoing campaign to recapture Sirte from Islamic State militants. Nathan Frandino reports.