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How dire is the Islamic State's threat to U.S.?

​The United States is worried about a possible future attack from the Islamic State terror group, but it remains unclear just how much of a threat the radicals pose to the country.

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How dire is the Islamic State's threat to U.S.?

​The United States is worried about a possible future attack from the Islamic State terror group, but it remains unclear just how much of a threat the radicals pose to the country.

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Interpol condemns murder of U.S. journalist by Islamic State group

​The Secretary General of the international police organization (Interpol) on Thursday condemned in the strongest terms the murder of U.S. journalist James Foley by the Islamic militant group.

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Iraq plunged into political chaos amid humanitarian crisis

While militants of the Islamic State (IS) are making fresh gains in northern Iraq, Baghdad was plunged into political infighting after Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki announced his decision late Sunday to sue President Fuad Masum for alleged constitutional violation.

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Obama authorizes targeted airstrikes, airdrops of aid in Iraq

U.S. President Barack Obama said Thursday evening that he has authorized targeted airstrikes and airdrops of aid in Iraq amid a humanitarian crisis.

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13 Islamist factions reject leadership of exiled Syrian opposition coalition

Thirteen Syrian Islamist rebel factions, including al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, said in a statement Wednesday that they reject the leadership of exiled Syrian National Coalition (SNC), calling instead on all the opposition forces to unite under an Islamic umbrella.

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Iran urges Western countries to adopt new approach in nuclear talks

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad- Javad Zarif said here Monday that the Western countries should adopt new approach in the next round of nuclear talks with Iran.

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Iran anticipates "practical changes" in U.S. behavior: spokesman

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday that the Islamic republic expects "practical changes" in the U.S. behavior towards the country.

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Gov't, MILF act to prevent renewed hostilities in S. Philippines from escalating

The Philippine government assured Monday that the fresh hostilities between the government troops and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement (BIFM) in southern provinces of Maguindanao and North Cotabato would not escalate.

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Iran's leader urges next president to revive economy in face of Western threats

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that the next Iranian president should focus on the country's economy which is targeted by the West.

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Port Klang to become SE Asia's largest transit hub for Islamic products

The Port Klang Free Zone, Malaysia's integrated freeport and commercial and industrial park, is set to give regional free ports a run for their money as it is turning into Southeast Asia's largest transit hub for the international Islamic market.