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Syria conflict: Rebels advance on IS stronghold of Dabiq
Source: BBC
Turkish-backed Syrian rebels are advancing on Dabiq, a symbolic stronghold of so-called Islamic State.
The small town holds great value to IS because of a prophecy of an apocalyptic battle, and features heavily in its propaganda.
The operation began as US and Russian envoys met in Switzerland to discuss possible routes to a new ceasefire.
No statement was issued after the talks although both the US and Russian envoys spoke of "ideas" emerging.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-37666240
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Brutal and bloody.
