U.S., allies conduct 19 air strikes against Islamic State - U.S. military

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies conducted 19 air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria on Monday, the U.S. military said in a statement on Tuesday. In Syria, six attacks hit tactical units, fighting positions, a training camp and other targets, it said. In Iraq, there were 13 strikes near Bayji, Mosul, Ramadi and other towns. (Reporting by Washington newsroom; Editing by Eric Walsh)