Iraqi counterterrorism units entered Mosul as government forces prepared for potentially difficult urban combat against the militants.

News Alert Tue., Nov. 01, 2016 6:28 a.m.     Iraqi forces cross into Mosul in northern Iraq as battle moves into Islamic State stronghold Iraqi counterterrorism units entered Mosul as government forces prepared for potentially difficult urban combat against the militants. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | World | Health/Science/Environment | Sports | National | Entertainment | Politics | Economy/Business. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Politics | Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Business | Local Crime/Safety | Local Weather. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071