News Wrap: Iraqi forces fight their way into Mosul

Name: News Wrap: Iraqi forces fight their way into Mosul
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P164S
Description: In our news wrap Monday, Iraqi troops advanced on the city of Mosul after seizing the last village held by the Islamic State on the edge of the city, two weeks after the offensive began. Also, Lebanon finally has a new president after the position sat vacant for two years during a political crisis. Michel Aoun is 81 and a strong ally of the Islamic militant group Hezbollah.

Clip: 10/31/2016 | 2m 44s

In our news wrap Monday, Iraqi troops advanced on the city of Mosul after seizing the last village held by the Islamic State on the edge of the city, two weeks after the offensive began. Also, Lebanon finally has a new president after the position sat vacant for two years during a political crisis. Michel Aoun is 81 and a strong ally of the Islamic militant group Hezbollah.

Aired: 10/31/16

Expired: 11/30/16

Rating: NR

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