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Obama lays out strategy to "ultimately destroy ISIL"

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): In a campaign against the Islamic State militant group, US President Obama told Americans he had authorized US airstrikes for the first time in Syria and more attacks in Iraq. Obama said it will take time to eradicate Islamic State extremists but is offering no timetable for how long the United States will conduct airstrikes against the group in Iraq and Syria. The president said the military campaign will not involve American combat troops on the ground. It's a shift for Obama, who has been reluctant to increase the US military footprint in the region. And who, three years ago, pulled out the last combat troops from Iraq. Sep 11, 2014
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Politicians condemn ISIS for killing another journalist

New Delhi, Sept 3 (ANI): Politicians in India have condemned the ISIS that has recently uploaded another video purportedly showing the beheading of a second American journalist, Steven Sotloff, and warning President Barack Obama that as long as US airstrikes against the militant group continue, "our knife will continue to strike the necks of your people." Leaders from various political parties opposed the act of brutality by ISIS. Sep 3, 2014
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Obama approves drone surveillance over ISIS in Syria

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): United States President Barack Obama has reportedly authorized the use of drones for surveillance in Syria despite President Bashar al-Assad demanding that the U.S. seek permission before launching any air strikes against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants within its territory. According to reports, the Pentagon is sending in manned and unmanned reconnaissance flights over Syria, a precursor to potential airstrikes there. The decision is the first intrusive action by the nation in Syria since the civil war began. Aug 26, 2014
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