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Islamic State announces death of its caliph, appoints successor
The Islamic State announced the death of its emir, Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Quraishi, and has chosen a new leader, an individual identified only as Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Quraishi.
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Al Qaeda branches urge jihadist unity against US
AQAP and AQIM have issued a joint statement encouraging the jihadists in Syria to unite in the face of the American-led opposition. However, the statement should not be read as an indication that they are breaking ranks from al Qaeda. The two groups also offer their condolences for the Ahrar al Sham leaders who were killed earlier this month.
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France
Raid on ISIS suspect in the French Riviera
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Iraq
IS threatens Iraq’s minority Shabak community
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Al Nusrah Front
Syria becoming home to two competing Islamic states
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Analysis: Al Qaeda attempts to undermine new Islamic State with old video of Osama bin Laden
Al Qaeda has posted a video featuring Osama bin Laden from mid-2001. Al Qaeda is attempting to undermine the legitimacy of the Islamic State’s announced caliphate by highlighting bin Laden’s testimony. Bin Laden spoke of the “pillars” necessary for building a “strong Islamic state.”
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Al Nusrah Front issues ‘clarification’ on the creation of an Islamic emirate
The Al Nusrah Front has released a statement saying that it has not “yet” announced the creation of an Islamic emirate and it will only do so after other jihadist groups agree with the decision.
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Leaked audio features Al Nusrah Front emir discussing creation of an Islamic emirate
An alleged audio recording featuring Al Nusrah Front emir Abu Muhammad al Julani was leaked online. Julani discusses the creation of an Islamic emirate, or state, in Syria as a counterweight to the Islamic State and other actors.
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Taliban calls for reconciliation in Syria, avoids mentioning Islamic State’s caliphate
The Taliban’s statement avoids any explicit mention of the Islamic State or its announced caliphate, even though the Islamic State has claimed that all Muslims must pledge allegiance to its leader.
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Influential Jordanian ideologue argues against Islamic State’s caliphate
Abu Muhammad al Maqdisi fears that the Islamic State will use its recent land grab and claim of ruling over a caliphate to go after its jihadist rivals.
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Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb calls for reconciliation between jihadist groups
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has issued a statement praising the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham’s (ISIS) gains in Iraq and calling for reconciliation between jihadist groups in Syria. The statement was authored prior to the ISIS declaring that it ruled over a caliphate and rebranding itself the “Islamic State.”
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France
Russia seeks UN ban on oil trade with ‘terrorists’ in Syria
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Iraq
ISIS militants outline chilling 5-year plan for global domination
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Islamic State
ISIS raises flag at Turkish border
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The Islamic State’s rivals in Syria reject announced Caliphate
The Islamic State’s jihadist rivals in Syria have rejected its claim to have established a Caliphate. Leading ideologues in the Al Nusrah Front, al Qaeda’s official branch in Syria, have rejected the Islamic State’s announcement as well.
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Islamic State
Could Jordan be at risk from ISIS violence?
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Iran
Iran, Qatar to cooperate against ‘terror’
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Iraq
ISIS threat looms over Baghdad
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Iraq
Allawi: US policy toward Iraq ‘without a compass’
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Iran
The Syria disconnect in US Iraq policy
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ISIS announces formation of Caliphate, rebrands as ‘Islamic State’
The Islamic State named Abu Bakr al Baghdadi as its caliph. Baghdadi is now to be referred as “khalifah Ibrahim.”
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Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham
ISIS Declares ‘Islamic Caliphate’, Names al Baghdadi as ‘Caliph’
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Iraq
Iraq’s Sunni Militants Take to Social Media to Advance Their Cause and Intimidate
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Iran
Insight: Sectarian genie is out of the bottle from Syria to Iraq
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Iraqi troops, insurgents battle for Tikrit
Reports indicate that Iraqi forces have withdrawn from much of the city after heavy fighting with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham and allied Baathists.
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Al Nusrah Front
Syrian rebels buckling in face of jihadists
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Iraq
Report: ISIS Selling Oil to Finance Terrorist Operations; Army, Security Forces Main Targets in Lebanon
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Iraq
ISIS fears in Lebanon on the rise
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Al Nusrah Front
Abu Qatada acquitted of conspiracy in Jordan
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Iraq
Obama Administration Deepens US Role in Syria and Iraq
