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Civilian casualties from Mosul are overwhelming capacity, U.N. warns
By Stephen Kalin ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) – Mounting civilian casualties from fighting in eastern Mosul between Iraqi forces and Islamic State are overwhelming the capacity of the government and international aid groups, the United Nations said on Saturday. Nearly 200 wounded civilians and military personnel were transferred to hospital last week, the highest level since…
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Soccer-Messi misses Barcelona game with illness
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi missed his side’s La Liga game against Malaga on Saturday after being taken ill. “Leo Messi has been ruled out of Saturday’s game versus Málaga at the last minute,” the league champions said in a statement on Saturday. Messi is joint-top scorer in La Liga with eight goals, alongside strike partner…