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December 27, 2015

IS puts up heavy fight to slow Iraqi troop advance on Ramadi

BAGHDAD (AP) — Islamic State fighters are putting up a tough fight in the militant-held city of Ramadi, slowing down the advance of Iraqi forces, a senior Iraqi commander said

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