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March 6, 2015

Iraqi forces push on to Tikrit as IS destroys ancient site

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi forces pressed their offensive against the Islamic State group Friday, expecting to reach the outskirts of the militant-held city of Tikrit, a day after the extremists

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