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Activist: ISIS now holds 262 Christians hostages in Syria - CNN Thu, 26 Feb 2015 13:59:00 GMT

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Activist: ISIS now holds 262 Christians hostages in Syria CNN Sharlet and Romel David, in Modesto, California, told CNN affiliate KCRA that 12 of their family members in Syria are believed to be among those kidnapped by ISIS early on Monday, and they fear for their safety. "We pray, we pray all the time," said Romel. Air strikes hit Islamic State in Syria after Christians abductedReuters Activists: ISIL now holding 250 Christians in SyriaUSA TODAY US condemns abduction of Christians in SyriaAl-Arabiya Fox News -NBCNews.com -Daily Mail all 2,093 news articles »

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All It Takes To Cross From Turkey To ISIS-Held Syria Is $25 - Huffington Post Fri, 27 Feb 2015 00:15:21 GMT

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All It Takes To Cross From Turkey To ISIS-Held Syria Is $25 Huffington Post KARKEMISH, Turkey -- If the three Brooklyn men arrested Wednesday on charges of aiding and plotting to join the Islamic State had boarded flights to Turkey, they likely would have made it to Syria with ease. For a wannabe foreign fighter, the last step ... Smuggler reveals how UK schoolgirls crossed into SyriaBBC News Syria girls: UK trio 'picked up by IS men' - smugglerBBC News all 35 news articles »

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ISIS Onslaught Engulfs Assyrian Christians as Militants Destroy Ancient Art - New York Times Thu, 26 Feb 2015 23:28:42 GMT

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ISIS Onslaught Engulfs Assyrian Christians as Militants Destroy Ancient Art New York Times The militants have prosecuted a relentless campaign in Iraq and Syria against what have historically been religiously and ethnically diverse areas with traces of civilizations dating to ancient Mesopotamia. The latest to face the militants' onslaught ... Islamic State militants smash ancient artifactsWLS-TV Iraq-Syria neighbors must take lead against ISIS: Obama aideNew York Daily News Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria seize more Christians, smash ancient ...Newser all 642 news articles »

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Syrian jihadists believed to have recruited 6 young Quebecers - CBC.ca Thu, 26 Feb 2015 15:33:47 GMT

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Syrian jihadists believed to have recruited 6 young Quebecers CBC.ca They reportedly flew out of Montreal-Trudeau international airport to Turkey as a path into Syria in mid-January. Two days later, family members alerted the Montreal police department. Cmdr. Ian Lafrenière refused to comment, citing the ongoing ... Quebec community reeling after 6 teens reportedly join militants in SyriaGlobalnews.ca Several Canadians headed to Syria to join ISISThe Daily Star Six young Montrealers believed to be fighting for ISIS in SyriaCTV News Montreal Gazette -National Post -Huffington Post Canada all 37 news articles »

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The ISIS Executioner of American Hostages in Syria Has Been Identified - TIME Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:18:49 GMT

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The ISIS Executioner of American Hostages in Syria Has Been Identified TIME Alan Henning AP This frame from a video released by Islamic State militants purports to show 'Jihadi John' before the alleged killing of taxi driver Alan Henning, released on Oct. 3, 2014. Jihadi John appeared in a series of videos that featured the ... How 'Jihadi John' went from university in Britain to killings in SyriaThe Globe and Mail all 1,427 news articles »

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Paradise jihadis: Maldives sees surge in young Muslims leaving for Syria - The Guardian Thu, 26 Feb 2015 07:28:13 GMT

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Paradise jihadis: Maldives sees surge in young Muslims leaving for Syria The Guardian They left in small groups, through the narrow lanes of the city, on to the ferry across the glassy blue sea and then, past the tourists waiting for connections to luxury resorts, to the airport. Their ultimate destination: Syria, and the “caliphate” of ...

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Turkey's 'strategic depth' in Syria - Al-Monitor Fri, 27 Feb 2015 02:38:27 GMT

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Turkey's 'strategic depth' in Syria Al-Monitor The controversy around Turkish military intrusion into Syria to remove the alleged sanctuary of Suleiman Shah, the grandfather of the founder of the Ottoman Empire continues. The 8,797-square-meter (94,690-square-foot) piece of land that the tomb was ... Turkey's top security council discusses 'successful' Syria tomb operationToday's Zaman all 10 news articles »

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Why Turkish troops entered Syria to reach a medieval tomb - Washington Post (blog) Mon, 23 Feb 2015 18:13:03 GMT

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Why Turkish troops entered Syria to reach a medieval tomb Washington Post (blog) Over the weekend, a column of Turkish troops and armored vehicles motored about 20 miles across the border into Syria. In the dead of night, they approached an old mausoleum, held a brief prayer ceremony and removed the site's historical artifacts and ... Turkish Military Evacuates Soldiers Guarding Tomb in SyriaNew York Times Turkish Military Enters Syria To Evacuate Soldiers Guarding TombHuffington Post Turkey and SyriaThe Economist Reuters all 1,007 news articles »

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The plight of Syria's vulnerable Christian minority - Washington Post (blog) Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:27:13 GMT

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The plight of Syria's vulnerable Christian minority Washington Post (blog) Before a brutal civil war engulfed Syria, the country was testament to the religious and ethnic diversity of the Middle East. Arabs of different faiths, Kurds, Armenians, Assyrian Christians and others lived side by side, embracing a rather durable ...

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Three British Schoolgirls Have Likely Reached Syria - Wall Street Journal Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:35:53 GMT

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Three British Schoolgirls Have Likely Reached Syria Wall Street Journal LONDON—Three British schoolgirls who slipped out the country on a Turkey-bound flight have likely reached Syria, British police said Tuesday, crystallizing fears the teenage trio are on their way to join Islamic State. British counterterrorist ... Runaway girls are already in Syria, police believeThe Times (subscription) Missing British schoolgirls believed to be in SyriaCBS News Missing UK girls believed to be in Syria, police sayCNN NBCNews.com -The Guardian all 1,189 news articles »