Clashes with IS outside Fallujah subside

Iraqi officials said clashes between government forces and the Islamic State group outside the city of Fallujah have briefly subsided.

The Iraqi troops are engaged in the third day of a large-scale military operation to drive the militants out from their stronghold west of Baghdad.

In nearby city of Garma, Mayor Ahmed al-Halbosi said engineering teams are clearing booby traps from houses and government buildings on Tuesday - a day after capturing most of the town. Garma is just east of Fallujah and is considered a main supply line for IS.