List of Islamic State articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Jihadi Too Violent for ISIS
Abubakar Shekau’s bloodthirst helped make him the leader of Boko Haram — until the Islamic State decided to drop him for a friendlier face.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 SitRep: More Bombs, More Troops in Iraq and Syria; Russian Strategy in Aleppo
Washington’s Manila Problem; And Lots More
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 From the Taliban Frying Pan to the Islamic State Fire
In Afghanistan, survivors from Islamic State-controlled regions speak of a cruel new regime that makes the Taliban look permissive by comparison.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 ‘We Do Not Need America’s Support’
Iraq's Shiite militias are gearing up to retake the Islamic State's last major city in Iraq, with Tehran's backing — and despite Washington's opposition.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 SitRep: Syria Ceasefire Dead As Airstrikes Pound Aleppo; Hillary’s Putin Warnings
Congress Blames Moscow for Hacks; And Lots More
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Kurds Can Take Raqqa But They Can’t Stay, Says Top U.S. General
With the coming fight to kick ISIS out of its Syrian stronghold, Washington leans on the Kurds once again
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Perils of a Post-ISIS Iraq
In Kirkuk, the extremist group's defeat risks rekindling old ethnic and religious conflicts — unless cooler heads prevail.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Russia Had to Call U.S. Twice to Stop Syria Airstrike
U.S. Central Command has launched an investigation into the mistaken airstrike on Syrian troops over the weekend.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Why Trump Is the Islamic State’s Dream Candidate
The GOP candidate’s reaction to terrorism — his anti-Muslim rhetoric and his misunderstanding of Middle Eastern politics — is exactly what extremists want in a U.S. president.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 SitRep: Washington and Moscow’s War of Words; Four Bombs in New York and New Jersey
Obama’s Last Speech; And Lots More
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 U.S. Commandos Enter, Leave, and Return to Syrian Town, With Some Help From Friendly Rebels
A messy situation in northern Syria stays calm.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 SitRep: Kerry Sells Syria, Pentagon Pushes Back; China Cozying Up To Manilla
Cyber Wars Heating Up; Russian Carrier to Syria; And Lots More
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Doubts Run Deep Among U.S. Officials Over Deal With Russia
Many American diplomats and military officers are wary of a cease-fire agreement that calls for cooperating with Moscow in Syria.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Can Anyone Stop the Syrian War?
A new cease-fire brokered by Washington and Moscow just went into effect. But there’s a long list of ways the deal could fall apart.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Wherefore Art Thou Baghdadi?
In fair Tripoli, where we lay our scene, ancient grudges and new mutinies are being broken by a radical experiment to turn young would-be radicals into Romeos and Juliets.
