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Urgent: U.S.-backed rebels capture key IS stronghold in northern Syria

Xinhua, August 6, 2016 Adjust font size:

The U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Saturday took control over a key stronghold of the Islamic State (IS) in northern Syria, near Turkey, a monitor group reported. Endit