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the kurds were essential to finding the leader of the islamic state.

QAMISHLI, SYRIA — the leader of Islamic State, zoomed in on in northwestern Syria, United States turned to its local allies to help track the world's most-wanted terrorist.. ..

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'losing the mandate of heaven': pat robertson 'appalled' by trump

Televangelist Pat Robertson said President Trump is at risk of losing the mandate of heaven over his decision to draw back troops from Syria and allow Turkey to move into the region.. ..

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iraqis choose barham salih as new president and adel abdul-mahdi as

BAGHDAD — Iraqis named president and minister designate Tuesday, capping five months of halting negotiations that played out amid widening unrest and rivalry between United States and Iran for influence over Iraq's leadership.. ..

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