Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant

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In Ruins of Iraq Christian Town, Fires A Sign of Rebirth

Several plumes of smoke rise above Iraq's main Christian town Qaraqosh, but this time it isn't the Islamic State...

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What Are the ‘de-Escalation Zones’ Agreed For Syria?

After six years of conflict in Syria, government backers Russia and Iran and rebel supporter Turkey have signed a deal...

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Iraq Forces Launch New Push On IS In West Mosul

Iraqi forces thrust into west Mosul from the north on Thursday, opening a new front in the more than six-month-old...

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11 Journalists Killed In Iraq In Past Year

Eleven journalists died covering conflict or were assassinated in Iraq during the past year, a Baghdad-based watchdog...

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‘Dozens Killed’ In ISIL Attack On Northeast Syria

At least 37 people, including dozens of civilians, have been killed in an attack by ISIL fighters targeting a crossing...

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FBI Translator Married Islamic State Fighter She Spied On

An FBI translator who was hired to spy on a German member of the Islamic State group instead apparently grew attracted...

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Many Dead In IS Attack On Displaced People’s Camp

More than 30 civilians and Kurdish-led fighters have been killed in an attack by Islamic State militants near Syria's...

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IS Attack ‘kills 32 Near Syria Refugee Camp On Iraq Border’

At least 32 people were killed on Tuesday in an Islamic State group attack near a refugee camp on the Syrian side of...

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The FBI Translator Who Went Rogue and Married An ISIS Terrorist

The FBI translator who went rogue and married an ISIS terrorist Daniela Greene went rogue and married Denis Cuspert,...

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Australian Grandmother Devastated By Islamic State Video

The devastated grandmother of a young boy filmed being coached to kill Australians has lashed out at his notorious...

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In Iraq’s Mosul, Mobile Clinics Deliver Precious Medical Care

Men, women and children stand in separate lines in the scorching sun baking west Mosul's Baghdad Square for a turn in...

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US-Led Strikes Against IS Have Killed 352 Civilians

US-led strikes aimed against the Islamic State group have "unintentionally" killed 352 civilians since the offensive...

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U.S.-Led Fight On ISIS Has Killed 352 Civilians -Pentagon

At least 352 civilians have been killed in US-led strikes against Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria since the...

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A Waterway Lifeline For US-Backed Syria Force Fighting IS

As US-backed fighters advance on the Islamic State group's de facto Syrian stronghold Raqa, a waterway "corridor" has...

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US Service Member Killed In Blast Near Iraqi City of Mosul

A US service member has died from wounds sustained in the blast Saturday of an explosive device outside the Iraqi city...

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Is the Middle East Trump’s New Playground?

As the United States marks 100 days since President Donald Trump assumed office, analysts say his sporadic policies in...

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Army Rangers May Have Been Killed By Friendly Fire

The Pentagon on Friday said it was investigating whether two U. S. special operations commandos who were killed in...

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Faith, Politics Clash As Egypt’s Al-Azhar Pressed To Reform

When Pope Francis visits Egypt's Al-Azhar this week, he will find support for his message of peace in the venerable...

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Iraqi Forces Seize Ancient Site of Hatra From IS

Iraqi pro-government forces said Wednesday they had seized the UNESCO-listed ancient site of Hatra from the Islamic...