International Edition 1805 EDT

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George Mason University's Mark Katz explains significance of Russia's 1st use of an Iranian airbase to carry out airstrikes on Islamist militants in Syria; VOA reports from front lines of Kurdish fighters' battle for Mosul; China launches 1st communications satellite using anti-hacking technology; how Ghanaian athletes made it to Rio with U.S. help.