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ISIL Opens Consulate in Istanbul, Erdogan Denies

Thu Oct 2, 2014 12:27:46

On Wednesday the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) claimed that it had opened its first diplomatic consulate in Istanbul.

ISIL Beheads 9 Kurdish Fighters as Battle Rages in Cobani

Thu Oct 2, 2014 11:14:36

Fighting continues to rage over the Kurdish border town of Ayn al-Arab in northern Syria today, with ISIS continuing its advance and engaging in close-quarters combat with Kurdish militias.

State Dept Approves $1.75 Billion Arms Sale to Saudis

Thu Oct 2, 2014 09:24:46

According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the State Department has agreed to a new $1.75 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, including 202 Patriot missiles, along with launchers and other equipment.

Turkish Police Attack Kobani Supporters + Video

Wed Oct 1, 2014 14:16:13

Protesters clash with Turkish police as they march to a border of Syria to show solidarity with Kurdish people fighting against ISIL in northern Syria.

3,790 Killed Across Iraq in September

Wed Oct 1, 2014 10:17:59

Antiwar.com has determined that at least 3,790 people were killed across Iraq during September. These numbers include militants, even foreign ones, killed in Iraq. Another 1,949 were wounded.

ISIL advancing on Suleyman Shah’s Tomb

Tue Sep 30, 2014 21:36:39

Turkey on Tuesday said ISIL Terrorist were advancing on a tiny exclave considered Turkish territory in northern Syria, but insisted it was still in control of the land despite reports its guards there were encircled.

'Terror Backers' Can't Defeat Terrorists: Syria's Assad

Tue Sep 30, 2014 20:13:38

Extremists cannot be defeated by countries that have "spread terrorism", Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said.

500 Syrian Migrants Rescued off the Coast of Italy + Video

Tue Sep 30, 2014 19:07:22

Some 500 Syrian migrants are being escorted to the Italian shore after being spotted on a merchant ship at sea.

19 Civilians Killed in US Air War in Syria

Tue Sep 30, 2014 17:43:42

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says they’ve counted at least 19 civilians killed in US strikes overall.

Kurd Troops Attack ISIL on 3 Fronts

Tue Sep 30, 2014 16:44:15

Kurdish troops backed by warplanes battled the ISIL group on three fronts in northern Iraq on Tuesday, clawing back land they lost to the Terrorists in recent months.

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