U.S.-allied Syrian groups form civilian council to run Raqqa

U.S.-allied militias in northern Syria announced on Tuesday the formation of a civilian council to govern Raqqa after their planned capture of the city from Islamic State militants.The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which include a large contingent from the powerful Kurdish YPG militia, has advanced toward Raqqa with the help of air strikes and special forces from the U.S.-led coalition.The SDF - made up of both Kurds and Arabs waging a military campaign against Islamic State - said local offic