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Has Islamic State been Losing Territory?

Is it true that the so-called Islamic State has been losing territory? Plus, is Premier League footballer H茅ctor Beller铆n faster than Usain Bolt?

Has so-called Islamic State been losing territory? Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has claimed IS have lost about 25-30% of their territory in Iraq. Is this true?

Plus, is Premier League footballer H茅ctor Beller铆n faster than Usain Bolt? Beller铆n can reportedly run 40 metres in 4.41 seconds. Ruth Alexander asks how their times compare.

(Photo:A Shiite Hezbollah flag on top of a mural depicting the emblem of the Islamic State group. Credit: Getty Images)

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