Iraq: Army forces say they have recaptured six villages south of Mosul - VOA60 World PM 12-5-2016

Syria: Government forces and their allies advance into the rebel-held eastern al-Shaar neighborhood of Aleppo.   Iraq: Army forces say they have recaptured six villages south of the Islamic State-held city of Mosul.   Uzbekistan: Shavkat Mirziyoyev, long-serving prime minister of Uzbekistan, wins presidential election criticized by Western observers.   USA: Death toll from warehouse fire in Oakland, California rises to 36, authorities expect number of fatalities to increase as investigation continues.   Kenya: Police fire tear gas to disperse hundreds of striking doctors demonstrating over pay and conditions outside health ministry.