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Liverpool vs Man Utd: Klopp and Mourinho reflect on disappointing 0-0 draw

Liverpool vs Man Utd: Klopp and Mourinho reflect on disappointing 0-0 draw

After all the hype, the much anticipated Monday night clash on 18 October between Liverpool and Manchester United ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw at Anfield. The home side were poor until the second half of the game, when they could have stolen the win if it wasnt for Man Utd keeper David De Gea. Mourinho on the other hand was happy with a clean sheet and found his tactical mastery rewarded as his team stifled the usual free-flowing attack of Liverpool this season. Oct 18, 2016
Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

Iraqi forces advance against Islamic State in Mosul offensive

As part of the Iraqi governments offensive on Mosul, Iraqi Kurdish military forces have started to clear several villages held by Islamic State. Some 30,000 Iraqi government forces, Kurdish Peshmerga militia and Sunni tribal fighters are expected to take part in the offence to drive up to 8,000 Islamic State militants out of Mosul. If Mosul falls, Raqqa in Syria will be Islamic States last city stronghold. Oct 17, 2016
Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abad announces start of Mosul offensive

Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abad announces start of Mosul offensive

On 17 October, Iraqs Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced the start of an offensive to retake Mosul, the capital of Islamic States so-called caliphate in Iraq. The assault on Mosul is backed by the US-led coalition, could be one of the biggest military operations in Iraq since the 2003 US-led invasion. Mosul is the last major stronghold for Islamic State in Iraq. Oct 17, 2016
Iraqi army prepares to recapture Mosul from Islamic State

Iraqi army prepares to recapture Mosul from Islamic State

The Iraqi armys heavy weaponry heads towards Mosul, preparing for an attack on the city. Mosul has been held by Islamic State since 2014.It is the largest city held by Isis and was home to two million people before the war.Freeing it could destroy ISs hold on half of its territory in Iraq. IS fighters are said to have prepared tunnels and chemical weapons to defend the city. Oct 16, 2016
Nigerias President Buhari says wife belongs to the kitchen in response to her BBC interview

Nigerias President Buhari says wife belongs to the kitchen in response to her BBC interview

Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has sparked controversy by claiming his wife belongs to the kitchen. The leader made the comment in response to a 14 October interview with the BBC, in which Aisha Buhari said she might not support her husband in 2019 presidential election.I dont know which party my wife belongs to, but she belongs to my kitchen and my living room and the other room, Buhari said during a press conference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel during an official visit in Germany. Oct 15, 2016
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