BAGHDAD: Iraq’s army and allied paramilitary forces massed around Ramadi on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila), looking for swift action to recapture the city from the Islamic State (IS) group before it builds up defenses.

With his security strategy in tatters and his authority facing its biggest challenge since he took office eight months ago, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi was looking for quick redemption.

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