Iraqi forces push Islamic State militants to

Baghdad: Iraqi government forces are reported to have been advancing towards Tikrit through several fronts. Their pronged attacks have forced Islamic State (IS) militants to draw back to the city center. Soldiers as well as militiamen have reportedly retaken areas and key locations in the north, south and west, including a police headquarters and a hospital. Iraq defense minister said that the next phase of their offensive movement would be beginning soon. Nearly, 23,000 armed men are believ...