Tag: Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

Leader’s Death Is Another Blow for ISIS, but It’s Hardly the End

Leader’s Death Is Another Blow for ISIS, but It’s Hardly the End

BEIRUT, Lebanon — For a man who sought to disappear, the leader of the Islamic State seemed to have done…

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Neighbors Recall Night of Fear in Syria Raid That Killed ISIS Leader

Neighbors Recall Night of Fear in Syria Raid That Killed ISIS Leader

ATMEH, Syria — The neighbors had never heard anything like it.The sudden roar of attack helicopters woke up the families…

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U.S. Allies Retake Control of Prison in Syria, Subduing ISIS Fighters

U.S. Allies Retake Control of Prison in Syria, Subduing ISIS Fighters

HASAKA, Syria — Kurdish-led forces regained full control of a prison in northeastern Syria on Sunday after a battle which…

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U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State

U.S. Woman Accused of Prominent Role in Islamic State

Witnesses said Ms. Fluke-Ekren taught classes for members of the battalion, and on one occasion, a young child of hers…

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ISIS Siege of Syria Prison Proves It’s Still a Threat

ISIS Siege of Syria Prison Proves It’s Still a Threat

BEIRUT, Lebanon — One week after Islamic State fighters attacked a prison in northeastern Syria, where they have held out…

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Kurdish-Led Forces End Syria Prison Siege, Defeating ISIS Fighters

Kurdish-Led Forces End Syria Prison Siege, Defeating ISIS Fighters

BEIRUT, Lebanon — After six days of deadly battles, the Kurdish-led militia that had been battling Islamic State fighters for…

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