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Three Americans killed in Syria by suspected Islamic State gunman, Pentagon says

US Central Command reports an ambush on Saturday, the first attack to inflict casualties since fall of Bashar al-Assad

Two US service members and one American civilian have been killed and several other people wounded in an ambush on Saturday by the Islamic State group in central Syria, the US Central Command said.

The attack on US troops is the first to inflict casualties since the fall of the former Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, a year ago.

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© Photograph: Lolita Baldor/AP

© Photograph: Lolita Baldor/AP

© Photograph: Lolita Baldor/AP

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Pulp Fiction actor Peter Greene found dead in New York apartment

Greene, 60, praised for the various villains he played during his career but manager says he also had ‘heart as big as gold’

Peter Greene, the actor known for his roles in Pulp Fiction and The Mask, has died at the age of 60.

He was found dead at his New York City apartment on Friday, his manager said, and the cause of death has not been disclosed.

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© Photograph: Ken Babolocsay/Globe Photos/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

© Photograph: Ken Babolocsay/Globe Photos/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock

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Israel says its military killed Hamas commander Raed Saed in Gaza City strike

If Saed is dead he would be most senior militant to be killed since October ceasefire, in attack on car that reportedly left four dead

The senior Hamas commander Raed Saedhas been killed in a strike on a car in Gaza City, the Israeli military said on Saturday.

The attack killed four people and wounded at least 25 others, according to Gaza health authorities. There was no immediate confirmation from Hamas or medics that Saed was among the dead.

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© Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA

© Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA

© Photograph: Mohammed Saber/EPA

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