U.S., allies conduct 20 air strikes in Syria, Iraq -military

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An international coalition led by the United States conducted seven air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and 13 in Iraq on Thursday, according to a statement released on Friday. In Syria, the coalition focussed attacks near Washiyah, where three air strikes hit tactical units and destroyed an Islamic State vehicle, the Combined Joint Task Forces said in the statement. Strikes against the militant group in Iraq were spread across the country and included two near Baiji, two near Mosul and one near Ramadi. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert; Editing by Emily Stephenson)