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Lebanese terrorist group pledges loyalty to ISIL leader

Tue Jul 1, 2014 17:49:04

A Lebanese militant group called ‘Ahrar al-Sunna’ has announced loyalty to the so-called ‘Islamic caliphate’ newly established by the Takfiri group of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL).

Deadliest month of year for Iraqis; more than 2,000 dead

Tue Jul 1, 2014 15:54:01

The brutal attack launched by Takfiri militants in north of Iraq as well as a wave of violence across the country has left more than 2,400 people dead, the United Nations has reported.

Prince Bandar appointed special envoy to Saudi king

Tue Jul 1, 2014 12:59:31

Saudi King Abdullah has appointed Prince Bandar Bin Sultan as his special envoy and Prince Khaled bin Bandar as the head of Saudi Intelligence two days after the latter’s dismissal as deputy defense minister.

Turkey opposes Kurdish independence from Iraq

Tue Jul 1, 2014 11:17:25

Turkish officials say that their government continues to oppose Kurdish independence, and wants a “unity government” in Iraq that would ensure Iraq’s territorial integrity.

Israel vows resolute action against Hamas

Tue Jul 1, 2014 09:56:43

The Israeli regime has vowed retribution against the Palestinian resistance group Hamas after the bodies of three missing teenagers were found in the occupied West Bank.

Obama sends 200 more troops to Baghdad as Iraq battles ISIL

Tue Jul 1, 2014 09:36:47

President Barack Obama has deployed 200 more troops to Baghdad to protect the US embassy as Iraq's parliament was set to convene to seek a solution to the country's crisis.

In picture: Muslims begin observing fasting month of Ramadan

Tue Jul 1, 2014 08:46:26

Millions of Muslims begin observing the holy fasting month of Ramadan in many parts of the world. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is the time when Muslims around the world fast for one month and break their fast after evening prayers by having an “iftar” meal.

ISIL takes Turkey govt. hostage: Terrorists raise flag at Turkish border

Tue Jul 1, 2014 08:26:31

A day after declaring itself an Islamic caliphate and calling on Islamic factions worldwide to pledge their allegiance, the terrorist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), now calling itself the Islamic State, raised its flag June 30 in the town of Tel Abyad, Syria, just across the border from Akcakale, Turkey.

ISIL terrorists attack Shia shrine in Samarra

Tue Jul 1, 2014 07:49:05

Takfiri militants of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) have fired a volley of rockets at a revered Shia shrine in the Iraqi city of Samarra, and injured several people.

ISIL militants flee Salaheddin en masse, Iraqi army advances

Mon Jun 30, 2014 22:36:57

The head of the Samarra Special Operation Command says militants from the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group are escaping en masse from Salaheddin province as Iraqi troops score more victories in their fight against ISIL terrorists.

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