US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter
These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:
- Reports say the Syrian army has crossed the boundary of Raqqa province after advancing in a major offensive against Daesh terrorists.
- Iraqi forces evacuate civilians from around the Daesh-held city of Fallujah as they continue their push to liberate the city.
- Boxing legend and former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali dies at the age of 74, after a 32-year battle against Parkinson's disease.
- The United States says Chinese development on the disputed South China Sea islets would prompt action from the US and other countries.
- The River Seine in Paris reaches its highest level in more than 30 years, as floods force the closure of parts of the metro system as well as major landmarks.
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