PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Fighters say Libya ISIS headquarters captured

Clip: 08/10/2016 | 2m 55s

In our news wrap Wednesday, U.S.-backed forces in Libya say they have captured the Islamic State headquarters, located in the city of Sirte. After a weeks-long stalemate, they finally broke through with the help of U.S. airstrikes that began 10 days ago. Also, with air support from the U.S., the Afghan government is sending more troops to a key southern province to fight Taliban gains.

Aired: 08/10/16

Expired: 09/09/16

Rating: NR

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