WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the U.S.-led anti-Islamic State coalition (all times local):3:25 p.m.President Donald Trump says he expects to be able to announce next week that the U.S. and coalition partners have reclaimed 100 percent of the Islamic State caliphate. Trump gave remarks at the State Department to foreign ministers and senior officials from a 79-member U.S.-led coalition battling the IS group. ___11:10 a.m.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo (pahm-PAY'-oh) says American won't cede leadership of the fight against the Islamic State group. Foreign ministers and senior officials from the 79-member coalition are meeting in Washington to develop a way ahead. Trump plans to urge the group later Wednesday to stay the course and step up contributions to stabilization efforts.

Source: Economic Times February 06, 2019 20:26 UTC