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Battles between Philippine extremists, government-backed separatists kill 25
Soldiers provided artillery support for the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to try to tackle Islamist extremists.
Mon Aug 14 2017
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Terror attack most likely scenario for EgyptAir disappearance: Experts
Both France and Egypt have been leading targets for Islamist extremists in recent months.
Thu May 19 2016
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Spain arrests four suspected militants
Spanish police on Saturday arrested four suspected Islamist extremists who were prepared to launch attacks in Spain, the government said.
Sun Jan 25 2015
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Obama authorizes air strikes to prevent Iraq 'genocide'
President Barack Obama said Thursday he had authorized US air strikes on Iraq and humanitarian supply drops to prevent a "genocide" by Islamist extremists against minorities.
Fri Aug 08 2014