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The West Plans its War on Islamic State

Western leaders meet in London to plan the next stage of their campaign against so-called Islamic State. But Iraq says it will need boots on the ground to fight the Islamists.

Ministers from 21 countries meet in London to work out how best to tackle so-called Islamic State. Iraq says it needs boots on the ground to fight it. Meanwhile, Chad is sending troops to take on Boko Haram.

Also, a confident President Obama fronts up to a hostile Congress; the king of Saudi Arabia dies - while anarchy threatens neighbouring Yemen; and sport's last taboo -- how menstruation went public.

(Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

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