U.S.-backed forces take Syria's largest oil field from IS

Monday, October 23, 2017

BEIRUT -- U.S.-backed fighters captured Syria's largest oil field from the Islamic State group Sunday, marking a major advance against the extremists in an area coveted by pro-government forces.

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