Terrorism

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-18

  Egyptians dismiss ISIL threat to target pyramids

  Experts tell Al-Shorfa the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' threat is 'unrealistic' and merely seeks to hurt tourism and boost its own image.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-15

  ISIL, al-Nusra Front clash near Lebanon border

  As the two extremist groups struggle to establish a foothold along Lebanon's northern border with Syria, they are weaking each other, experts say.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-15

  Former ISIL prisoner recounts torture in captivity

  A Syrian civilian from Kobani was imprisoned for nearly a year by the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' and subjected to torture and interrogation.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-14

  ISIL-al-Qaeda tensions on the rise in Syria

  The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' and al-Qaeda affiliate al-Nusra Front are on a collision course in Syria, experts tell Al-Shorfa, and the resulting conflict would considerably weaken both groups.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-13

  Iran's meddling in Syria fosters sectarianism, extremism: analysts

  The terrorism that Iran has fueled in Syria is spilling over to regional countries and the world as militants expand their areas of potential targets.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-12

  Yemenis denounce al-Qaeda assault on Aden base

  Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula struck a military base on Eid al-Fitr, sparking outrage from officials and citizens.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-12

  Kobani families fear worst for loved ones in ISIL prisons

  As the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' continues to lose territory, fears are growing that the group will exact revenge on its captives.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-11

  Armenian refugees take stock of loss from Syrian war

  Since 2011, thousands of the Syrian Armenians have sought refuge in Armenia, but adjusting to the new realities of life has been a discouraging and painful road to travel.

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  Terrorism

  2016-07-06

  ISIL reactivates recruitment ploys: analysts

  The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' has ramped up its online recruitment attempts in a bid to reverse a decline in foreign fighters, analysts say.

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  Terrorism

  2016-06-28

  Airstrikes compel ISIL to construct 'underground city' in al-Raqa

  Using its prison population to do forced labor, the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' continues to construct a network of fortified tunnels to shelter its members from airstrikes.