US soldier killed

BAGHDAD, Aug 10, (AP): The US military says a US service member has died during a combat mission with Iraqi security forces in Iraq’s north.

The statement by the US Central Command said the service member died Saturday in Iraq’s northern Nineveh province.

The service member was advising and accompanying the Iraqi Security Forces on a planned operation, according to the statement. Iraqi forces have recently launched new operations in the country’s north to weed out remnants of Islamic State group.

The US said the identity of the service member was being withheld until notification of the next of kin.

The US Department of Defense established in 2014 a joint task force for Operation Inherent Resolve to deal with Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria.

New England Patriots running back Nick Brossette (42) jumps over offensive tackle Cedrick Lang (77) during the second half of the team’s preseason NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Aug 8, in Detroit. (AP)