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Trump signs bill to help religious minorities in Iraq, Syria WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday to help ensure humanitarian relief reaches the members of religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria who have been targeted for genocide by Islamic State.......

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Iraqi jets target Islamic State meeting dens in Syria BAGHDAD (AP) — The Iraqi military says its jets have bombed two Islamic State positions inside Syria that were being used for as meeting places for the jihadist group.Iraq's Joint Operations Command said in a statement on Tuesday.......

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SDF troops capture half of IS' stronghold in southeast Deir ez-Zor The SDF managed to capture the strategic Hajin hospital after a fierce battle with the Islamic State militants.....

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Germany arrests suspected helper of Islamic State group BERLIN (AP) — German authorities have arrested a woman suspected of supporting the Islamic State group by helping two members who allegedly planned an attack in Germany. Federal prosecutors said the woman, a 40-year-old German identified only as Songul G., was arrested Tuesday in Hamburg. Th....

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MILF questions 'efforts to block residents' from Bangsamoro event MANILA, Philippines – Leaders from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on Tuesday, December 11, questioned the "efforts" of some local officials from Cotabato City who supposedly prevented residents from participating in a campaign event held in support of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). ....

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Over 150,000 ex-MILF fighters to vote in Bangsamoro plebiscite MANILA, Philippines – More than 150,000 former combatants from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) registered to take part in the plebiscite to ratify the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), said Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James Jimenez on Tuesday, December 11. On the sid....

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UN says Islamic State kills 6 captives in Libya BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — The U.N. mission to Libya says Islamic State militants have killed six people captured during an attack on a small town in October.The U.N. statement late Monday condemned the killing as "particularly abhorrent,".......

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Syrian Army unleashes major attack against Islamic State in Deir ez-Zor The Syrian army fired surface-to-surface missiles towards the Islamic State's positions near Baghouz Al-Fouqani.....

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Normalcy restored in Egyptian Sinai city, but danger lurks Mohammed Amer Shaaban stood over trays of fresh fish at his tiny store in the coastal Sinai Peninsula city of el-Arish, pointing to his right and left while recalling the tough days when Islamic State militants operated with impunity.....

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House panel approves Dennis Uy's controlling stake in Mislatel MANILA, Philippines – Despite legal obstacles, the House committee on legislative franchises approved the transfer and sale of the controlling interest of Mindanao Islamic Telephone (Mislatel) to Dennis Uy's Udenna Corporation, Chelsea Logistics, and China Telecom. The panel approved the prop....

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Sydney teen jailed for planning attack SYDNEY (AP) — A Sydney court has sentenced a teenager to at least 12 years in prison for planning an attack inspired by the Islamic State group for which he bought knives and bayonets from a gun shop.The 18-year-old male, who cannot.......

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Jewish groups urge vigilance after Toledo synagogue plot uncovered Law enforcement praised for arrest of Ohio man accused of planning to attack two synagogues, inspired by Islamic State and Pittsburgh shooting....

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Iran said to arrest over 100 Christians in crackdown on conversions While the Islamic Republic permits religious practice by its Christian minority, defection from Islam is a punishable offense....

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US man arrested for plotting synagogue attacks in Toledo, Ohio FBI says Damon Joseph planned to carry out mass-shooting during Shabbat services on behalf of Islamic State, told undercover agent he was inspired by Pittsburgh massacre....

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How Iran's Propaganda Machine Succeeds in the West Iran has been successful in dividing public opinion in the West over supporting the Iranians' struggle for freedom and democracy. When the 1979 Revolution in Iran was still in its nascent phase, the majority of the groups involved were secular and left-wing. However, the religious factions ultimatel....

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Lebanon says police thwarted bombing attacks by IS BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's Interior Minister Nouhad Mashnouk says the country's police have discovered and thwarted planned bombing attacks by the Islamic State group.Mashnouk told reporters Monday that the bombs were smuggled in from.......

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US-backed Syrian fighters push into Islamic State-held town BEIRUT (AP) — U.S.-backed Syrian fighters have pushed deeper into the Islamic State group's last remaining stronghold, capturing a hospital.The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces entered the eastern Syrian town of Hajin last week.......

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3rd telco faces franchise trouble before House panel MANILA, Philippines – Legal matters led the House committee on legislative franchises to suspend its deliberations on the transfer and sale of the controlling interest of Mindanao Islamic Telephone (Mislatel). The panel was set to approve the transfer on Monday, December 10, to the winning 3rd....

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Iraq marks anniversary of victory over Islamic State BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq is celebrating the anniversary of its costly victory over the Islamic State group, which has lost virtually all the territory it once held but still carries out sporadic attacks.The government declared victory.......

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Nobel Peace Prize winners prove survivor stories matter Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad says one thing: survivor stories matter. Mukwege, a gynecologist who set up a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has treated thousands of rape survivors who suffered traumatic injuries at the hands of warring militias, wh....

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Hezbollah deputy chief: All of Israel in range of our rockets Israel 'deterred by the capabilities of the Islamic resistance,' says Naim Qassem as IDF exposes a third tunnel from Lebanon into Israel....

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IS fights to hang on a year after defeat in Iraq A year after it was routed from Iraq in a devastating war that left entire neighborhoods and towns in ruins, the Islamic State group is fighting to hang on to its last enclave in eastern Syria, engaging in deadly battles with U.S.-backed forces.....

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Deri seeks to block controversial Arab politician from Haifa deputy mayor post City's Hadash party chairman Raja Za'atara has claimed Hamas not a terrorist group, hinted that Islamic State were influenced by actions of Zionists....

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Tapi project to create 10,000 jobs, meeting told ISLAMABAD: The construction of Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (Tapi) pipeline will begin in the first quarter of 2019 and the project will be completed in two and a half years. Moreover, Afghanistan and Pakistan have given sovereign guarantees to ensure the pipeline's security. This was....

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Gov't, MILF kick off campaign for Bangsamoro plebiscite MANILA, Philippines – Government officials and leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) urged the public to unite and take part in the plebiscite to ratify the landmark Bangsmaro Organic Law (BOL) in January 2019. "The BOL is for the welfare not only of the Bangsamoro people but ....

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US fails to win UN condemnation of Hamas militants in Gaza A U.S.-sponsored draft resolution that for the first time would have condemned the militant Islamic group Hamas, which controls Gaza, failed to win the required two-thirds majority in the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday.....

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US, Israel and Palestinians spar over condemning Hamas UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A U.S.-sponsored draft resolution that for the first time would condemn the militant Islamic group Hamas has sparked a Palestinian-backed amendment which condemns Israeli settlement building and strongly backs.......

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US-backed fighters enter major IS-held town in east Syria BEIRUT (AP) — An opposition activist and a war monitor say U.S.-backed Syrian fighters have broken through the defenses of the last area controlled by the Islamic State group in the country.Members of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic.......

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How historic news business Magnum Photos morphed into a multi-revenue media brand After amassing a 2.8 million following on Instagram, the historic Magnum Photos collective aims to change the world of photography by launching a $99 online education programme hosted by Magnum professionals, including Martin Parr and Susan Meiselas. The profile of the agency, which was founded ....

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Bloody rivalry erupts between al-Shabab, IS group in Somalia NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Officials in Somalia say a bloody rivalry has emerged between extremist groups as the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab hunts upstart fighters allied to the Islamic State group, who have begun demanding extortion payments.......

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Families of Iran hostages, Robert Levinson call on world governments to step up and 'send our loved ones home' The family of former FBI agent Robert Levinson and the relatives of nearly a half dozen others held captive in Iran say they "shall remain quiet no longer" about demands for world governments to help secure the release of those hopelessly detained in the Islamic Republic.....

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Afghan Taliban forcing truckers to pay extortion money, Peshawar council told A facsimile of alleged Taliban extortion money receipt. PESHAWAR: The Peshawar district council was informed on Monday that the truckers bound for Afghanistan were being forced to pay Rs5,000 extortion per truck at the provincial city's fruit and vegetable market in th....

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Prince Charles Humbled After Meeting Christians Facing Religious Persecution In The Middle East Prince Charles of Wales had the opportunity to meet with many brave individuals who persist in their faith despite facing the risk of death. He met with a group of Christians in the Middle East that are under attack for their faith. Many Christians have been forced from their homes due to the attac....

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Israel predicts win for UN resolution condemning Hamas UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israel's U.N. ambassador is predicting that a U.S.-sponsored resolution condemning the militant Islamic group Hamas, which controls Gaza, for launching rockets into Israel will be approved by the General Assembly.Danny.......

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Soldier who swore allegiance to ISIS sentenced to 25 years in prison A soldier based in Hawaii was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison for trying to help the Islamic State group. Sgt. 1st Class Ikaika Kang, 35, pleaded guilty in August to four counts of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. He provided classified military... ....

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The Latest: Soldier sentenced to 25 years for terrorist aid HONOLULU (AP) — The Latest on sentencing for a Hawaii-based solider who pleaded guilty to trying to help Islamic State (all times local):9:15 a.m.A judge is sentencing a solider based in Hawaii to 25 years in prison for trying.......

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Cracks in Iran deal coalition? Europeans fume over Tehran missile test Diplomats from European countries on Tuesday blasted a recent Iranian missile test as "inconsistent" with a key U.N. Security Council resolution, as they struggle to keep the Iran deal intact amid U.S. pressure to get tough on the Islamic regime.....

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How Arik Air made me miss book review – UNIPORT don, Kilani cries out A professor of Islamic Studies at the University of Port Harcourt, AbdurRazaq Kilani has recounted how he missed a presentation in Lagos due to a sudden flight reschedule by Arik Air. DAILY POST gathered that Kilani had been slated to review a new book, titled; Islam and Modern Vices: Issues and Con....

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US 'model soldier' to be sentenced for Islamic State support A US Army sergeant described by former colleagues as a one-time “model soldier” is due to be sentenced in a Hawaii federal court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to providing material support to the Islamic State militant group. Ikaika Erik Kang, 35, agreed to a plea deal in August on fo....

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Trial begins in attack on Bangladesh cafe in which 22 died DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A special tribunal has begun the trial of eight suspected Islamic militants in an attack on a restaurant in Bangladesh's capital in which 22 people including 17 foreigners were killed.Twenty hostages, including.......

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Funeral at Brooklyn mosque erupts into bloody melee after Fed Ex worker hits a mourner with his truck A funeral at a Brooklyn mosque erupted into a bloody melee after a Fed Ex worker hit a mourner with his truck Monday, police said. The mayhem began when a Fed Ex truck struck a mourner at Beit El-Maqdis Islamic Center of Bay Ridge at Sixth Ave. and 63rd St. about 12:40 p.m., causing minor injuries,.....

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Pakistan says Trump seeks help on Taliban talks ISLAMABAD (AP) — President Donald Trump has reached out to Pakistan's prime minister, sending Imran Khan a letter seeking cooperation in bringing the Taliban to the negotiating table to end the 17-year war in neighboring Afghanistan, officials said Monday. Trump has repeatedly accused Pakistan ....

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Hamas sentences 6 to death for collaborating with Israel GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — A Hamas-controlled military court on Monday sentenced six Palestinians to death for allegedly collaborating with Israel. The court sentenced another eight defendants in Gaza to prison for various periods. It was the most verdicts to be issued on a single day sinc....

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Donald Trump has written to Imran Khan seeking help with Afghan peace talks: Pakistan Minister Trump wants to end a 17-year-old war between Afghan security forces and the Afghan Taliban militants, who are fighting to drive out international forces and establish their version of strict Islamic law. ....

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US coalition targets IS figure involved in killing American BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition says it targeted a senior member of the Islamic State group who was involved in the 2014 killing of American aid worker Peter Kassig. Col.Read more on NewsOK.com....

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Syria coalition targets ISIS leader linked to decapitation of American BEIRUT, Lebanon – The international anti-jihadist coalition in Syria said Sunday, December 2, it had targeted in a strike an Islamic State (ISIS) group leader involved in the execution of American humanitarian worker Peter Kassig and other Western prisoners. "The coalition forces carried out ....

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Pakistan clerics in blasphemy case to face treason charges ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani minister says the detained Islamic clerics who disrupted daily life with rallies across Pakistan following the acquittal of a Christian woman in a blasphemy case will face treason and terrorism charges.Information.......

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UN: Aid mission driver wounded by gunfire in eastern Syria Gunmen opened fire at the convoy of a joint humanitarian assessment mission in eastern Syria, the United Nations said Saturday, wounding a local driver in one of the country's most remote areas where fighting against Islamic State militants has displaced thousands.....

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George H.W. Bush: America's last foreign policy president George H.W. Bush was the last person elected president of the United States with any prior foreign policy experience. Bush, who has died at age 94, entered office with one of the most impressive resumes of any president, having served as director of the Central Intelligence Agency, ambassador....

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Silver Screen Winner Imtiaz Ahmed Cuts in Razor for Bangladesh 'Paradise' Imtiaz Bijon Ahmed, whose "Live From Dhaka" won two Silver Screen Awards in Singapore in 2016, has brought Germany's Razor Film on board his new film "Paradise." Set on a small, isolated island off the coast of Bangladesh, the film will follow a 14-year-old student at an Islamic school whose duty an....

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Yazidi women joining case against French firm over Daesh crimes Amal Clooney and two other lawyers say a group of Yazidi women victimized by the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria have applied to join a criminal case against French cement company Lafarge.....

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