US Pledges $300 Million in Aid to Iraqi Christians
Programs to rebuild Iraqi Christian communities destroyed by Islamic State are being implemented with the support of $300 million from the United States.
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U.S. Says Redirects Syria Funds as Allies Pony Up $300 million
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Friday it will redirect $230 million in frozen funding away from Syria and had raised $300 million from coalition partners for recovery efforts in areas retaken from Islamic State militants in northeast Syria.
UN Report: Iran Helping Resurgent Al Qaeda as Bin Laden’s Son Rises to Leadership
A recent report by the United Nations indicates that terror group al Qaeda is having a resurgence around the world due in part to help from Iran.
Prisoner Exchange Talks Between Syrian Government, Islamic State Fail
An attempt by Syrian government officials and the Islamic State to negotiate a prisoner exchange in southern Syria has failed.
Six Islamic State Leaders Killed in Iraq, Syria by Coalition Forces Since April
Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced this week that coalition strikes have killed six Islamic State leaders in Iraq and Syria since April 24.
Leader of Islamic State Affiliate Killed in Sinai Peninsula
A leader of an Islamic State affiliate in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula has been killed, according to an announcement from the terrorist organization.
Suicide Bombing Kills Twelve in Afghanistan, Islamic State Claims Responsibility
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday. The attack killed 12 people, including two intelligence service agents and ten civilians.
Suicide Attack Targets Sikhs, Hindus in Afghanistan
A suicide attack in Afghanistan left 19 people dead and 20 wounded on Sunday.
U.S. Led Coalition Hits ISIS in Iraq, Syria With 66 Strikes in Past Week
The Department of Defense announced on Friday that a U.S.-led coalition completed 66 strikes against the Islamic State between May 11-17.
BEASTMODE: JTF Deputy Commander: ‘We’ll Deal With al-Baghdadi on the Battlefield’
