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Four foreigners detained for alleged ISIL links
Three foreign nationals were detained on Sept. 21 in southeastern Turkey for suspected links to the ISIL terrorist organization, according to a police source.
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4 foreigners detained over alleged ISIL links in central Turkey
Four foreign nationals were detained on Sept. 19 in central Turkey for suspected links to the ISIL terrorist organization, according to a police source.
US welcomes Denmark's military assistance in Syria
The U.S. on Sept. 6 hailed Denmark's decision to deploy troops in Syria to assist the global coalition fight against ISIL.
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Afghanistan vows to crush ISIL havens after attack
Afghanistan's president is vowing to eliminate all safe havens of the ISIL as the country marks a subdued 100th Independence Day after a horrific wedding attack claimed by the local ISIL affiliate.
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UN: Islamic State Has about $ 300 Million to Fight
The Islamic State extremist group has about $ 300 million after the loss of its so-called "caliphate" in Iraq and Syria, according to a report by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, quoted by The Associated Press.
In a document sent to the UN Security Council, Guterres warns that the lull in IS attacks "may be temporary."
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Bosnian Charged with Attempting to Join ISIS
Bosnia's state prosecution on Monday charged Ibro Cufurovic with taking part in terrorist activities and with fighting for so-called Islamic State in Syria, ISIS/L, from 2014 until April this year, when he was deported to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The prosecution says Cufurovic travelled to Turkey on April 21, 2014, from where he illegally went to Syria and joined ISIS/ISIL forces.
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Germany rebuffs US request for ground troops in Syria
A government spokesman says Germany isn't considering sending ground troops to Syria as part of its contribution to fighting the ISIL.
9 ISIL suspects nabbed in anti-terror raids
At least nine foreign nationals were arrested in central Turkey on July 2 over their suspected links to the ISIL terror group, according to police sources.
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U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo makes unannounced trip to Iraq
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made a lightning visit to Baghdad on May 7 to show U.S. support for the Iraqi government as Washington steps up warnings to Iran against any action against American interests in the Middle East.
Mosul museum hosts modern art
Mosul's celebrated museum has not recovered since Islamic State group jihadists ravaged its ancient treasures several years ago, but part of the complex reopened Jan. 29 to showcase more contemporary art.
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