Iraq forces advance in Mosul but civilian toll mounts: spokesman, U.N. | International News Live Blog

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BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi forces have fought their way into two more southeastern districts of Mosul but their advances are being slowed by Islamic State’s tactic of using civilians for cover, a military spokesman said on Tuesday. http://internationalnewslive.com/iraq-forces-advance-in-mosul-but-civilian-toll-mounts-spokesman-u-n/