Saturday, March 14, 2015

Reuters - International: Iraqi offensive on Tikrit on hold for second day

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraqi forces and mainly Shi'ite militia battling to wrest full control of the city of Tikrit from Islamic State militants paused their offensive for a second day on Saturday as they awaited reinforcements.

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This article by originally appeared on Leftcom on March 14, 2015 at 01:44PM

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