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Members of the Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) man a weapon mounted on a pick-up truck as they take position behind cement blocks in the Iraqi city of Rabia on the Iraqi-Syrian border, in August 29, 2014. (REUTERS/Rodi Said)
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This Monday, Sept. 15, 2014 photo shows, bas-relief displayed at the Iraqi National Museum in Baghdad. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
Amid jihadi gains, priceless Iraqi artefacts hit black market
Paris, Reuters—Ancient Iraqi artifacts are appearing on the black market as Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (SIS) militants use intermediaries to sell priceless treasures to finance their activities after sweeping through the north of the country, Iraqi and Western...Caption:
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International coalition target ISIS near Kobani
Beirut, Asharq Al-Awsat—US-led airstrikes targeted the positions of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) near the strategic town of Kobani, located on Syria’s north border with Turkey, on Tuesday and Wednesday. Aerial bombardment hit two major villages to the...Caption:
Unidentified men stand around a damaged military vehicle following the cessation of clashes for control of the Libyan city of Wershefana, on September 23, 2014. (AFP PHOTO/MAHMUD TURKIA)
Egypt offers military training to Libya, cites ISIS threat
Cairo, Reuters—Egypt has offered to train pro-government forces battling rival armed groups in Libya, stepping up efforts to eradicate what it says is a threat to its own stability from the anarchy engulfing its neighbor. The offer was the latest sign of intervention...Caption:
Scholarism founder Joshua Wong (C) and other members gesture during a flag-raising ceremony in Hong Kong on October 1, 2014, celebrating the 65th anniversary of China National Day. (Reuters/Stringer)