Islamic State Of Iraq And Greater Syria
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Why is Aafia Siddiqui a terrorist bargaining chip?Dr. Aafia Siddiqui is sitting behind bars , serving an 86-year sentence in a Texas prison, but she has been at the centre of at least three, high-profile American hostage takings.WorldAug 27, 2014
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Warning letter Islamic State sent to James Foley’s parents publishedThe Islamic State (IS) warned the family of James Foley of plans to kill the 40-year-old journalist one week before posting a video of his beheading online.WorldAug 26, 2014
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Parents of James Foley share letter of memories dictated by slain journalistThe parents of murdered journalist James Foley have released a heartfelt letter they believe their son wrote while being held captive by the Islamic State.CrimeAug 25, 2014
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Why ransoms are big business for terrorists and why the U.S. won’t payKidnappings and ransoms are big money-makers for extremist groups like ISIS. Even though many governments refuse to negotiate with terrorists, families and companies often do.WorldAug 21, 2014
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The work of James Foley and other journalists killed in 2014At least 32 journalists have been killed so far in 2014, including murdered U.S. journalist James Foley. Here's a look at the work of some of the journalists who lost their lives this year.WorldAug 21, 2014
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James Foley: Risking life to make sure conflicts don’t go unreportedJames Foley took great personal risks to tell stories from war-torn places, risks that would be extraordinary for most people but all too ordinary for many journalists.WorldAug 20, 2014
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#ISISMediaBlackout urges users not to share images of Foley executionJames Foley's execution has caused widespread backlash on social media, as users call on each other not to spread the graphic images released by ISIS.TechAug 20, 2014
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ISIS claims to kill U.S. journalist James Foley, posts video onlineThe militant Islamist group on a deadly rampage through Iraq and Syria has released a gruesome video showing the beheading of a man who may be missing American Journalist.WorldAug 19, 2014
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Iraq crisis: A look at the history of the caliphateBy declaring the establishment of an Islamic caliphate, ISIS is claiming to be the successor of the political and religious community established by the Prophet Muhammad.WorldJun 30, 2014
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Iraq crisis: What does the future hold for Kurdistan?With Iraq on the brink of bloody sectarian conflict and fears the country could fall apart, the Kurdistan region in the north may have a chance to achieve the independence it has long wanted.WorldJun 23, 2014
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