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SDF launches final assault on Raqqa after some ISIS fighters evacuated

The U.S.-backed SDF launched a final assault on the remaining ISIS-held areas of Raqqa after some ISIS fighters evacuated from the Syrian city overnight

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ISIS fighters to evacuate Raqqa or surrender to SDF after deal with tribal elders

Islamic State fighters are set evacuate Raqqa or surrender to the U.S.-backed SDF under a deal reached with Arab tribal elders and Raqqa Civil Council

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Syria demands immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from Idlib

Syria has demanded an immediate withdrawal of Turkish troops from its northwestern Idlib province, deeming it an aggression against Syrian sovereignty

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No strikes reported in Raqqa as Coalition targets ISIS near the Iraq-Syria border

U.S.-led Coalition strikes in Syria and Iraq destroyed an Islamic State headquarters in Al Bukamal and communications infrastructure in Qaim

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Council, tribes reach deal to evacuate civilians from ISIS-held Raqqa

Raqqa Civil Council and local Arab tribal elders have brokered a deal to evacuate civilians from the city, an arrangement designed to minimise casualties

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Coalition strikes destroy ISIS positions in Raqqa and continue near Syria-Iraq border

U.S.-led Coalition strikes destroyed two communications nodes and 10 fighting positions in Raqqa, and continued near the Iraq/Syria border on Thursday

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Turkish military sets up observation points in Idlib, Syria

Turkish military personnel began to set up observation points in Syria's northwestern Idlib province on Thursday, the Turkish General Command said

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Iraqi army denies sending troops to seize control of Kirkuk

An Iraqi general denied that troops had been sent to take control over Kirkuk after reports that the army was advancing on the Kurdish-held city

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Coalition confirms meeting on ISIS withdrawal from Raqqa but says it did not participate

A Coalition leader attended an October 11 meeting regarding an negotiated Islamic State withdrawal from Raqqa, but did not participate in the discussion

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Iraqi troops move to Rawa, Qaim near Syria border after capturing Hawija

Iraqi forces are moving to Rawa and Qaim near the Syrian border after their capture of Hawija from ISIS, US Coalition Envoy Brett McGurk said.

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