Armed group clashes shut airport in Libyan capital
The bodies of at least nine combatants had been brought to a nearby hospital, a health ministry official said.
Iraqi armed forces stand on their US-made battle tank. As the army moves into western Mosul it will face stiffer resistance and its armored units will find difficulty maneuvering. (photo credit: SETH J. FRANTZMAN)ByREUTERSUpdated: