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Kerry Seeks Egypt’s Support In ISIL Fight, Receives Broad Assurances

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 14, 2014 06:41 AM EDT

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says Egypt is an important partner in denouncing Islamic extremism during his talk with Egyptian leaders on Saturday to seek support for the international coalition that aims to beat the Islamic State (ISIL).

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CIA Report: ISIL Could Raise Up To 31,500 Fighters

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 12, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

A day after U.S. President Obama’s announcement of an expanded counter-terrorism campaign, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released information on Thursday that the Islamic State (ISIL) could raise between 20, 000 to 31, 500 extremist fighters, a figure that is three times more than the initial estimates.

U.S. President Barack Obama is set to make a case to the war-weary Americans for a broader anti-ISIS strategy as the country commemorates the worst terrorism attack on U.S. soil on September 11.

Obama Says War Versus ISIS Will Be Like No Other

Kristina Fernandez   | Sep 08, 2014 12:48 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama will lay out a broader offensive strategy this week to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria (ISIS) in the Middle East. He will meet with congressional leaders on Tuesday and will address the American people on Wednesday, on the eve of the 13th 9/11 attack anniversary.

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