Fierce Clashes Outside Iraq\'s Tikrit After New Offensive

Fierce Clashes Outside Iraq's Tikrit After New Offensive, Iraqi troops fought on Tuesday with Islamic State extremists south of the militant-held city of Tikrit but their offensive to retake Saddam Hussein's hometown was slowed by roadside bombs, local officials said. Backed by Iranian-backed Shiite militias and advisers along with Sunni tribal .. Continue Reading...