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Report: US backed talks with Isis over hostage
The 'Guardian' said talks with Isis leaders were aimed at Peter Kassig’s release.
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Israel downs Syrian warplane after violating its airspace
Israel said the aircraft crossed the battle lines of Syria’s civil war.
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Airstrikes launched at ISIS targets
The US and five Arab states have launched airstrikes against ISIS targets in the City of Raqqa, Syria.
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Boko Haram offers to swap girls for prisoners
Boko Haram has offered to release the abducted schoolgirls in exchange for its members held in detention.
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Jonathan: We will find kidnapped schoolgirls
Nigerian President says he’s optimistic that with the support from other countries success will be achieved.
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US may cut Afghan force to less than 10,000
The Obama administration has been looking at options for a possible residual US force for months.
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Fort Hood shooter identified
Ivan Lopez, originally from Puerto Rico, had been treated for depression and anxiety.
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Obama tackles critics on Iran deal
Top Republicans - as well as US ally Israel - have criticised Obama for agreeing to the deal.
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Afghan president won't sign US security deal
Hamid Karzai has refused to sign a security deal with the US.
