Officials in northern Iraq say troops are clashing with Islamic State extremists south of the militant-held city of Tikrit. They say roadside bombs have slowed an offensive launched to retake Saddam Hussein's hometown. (March 3)
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Officials in northern Iraq say troops are clashing with Islamic State extremists south of the militant-held city of Tikrit. They say roadside bombs have slowed an offensive launched to retake Saddam Hussein's hometown. (March 3)