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• California man guilty of trying to support Islamic State
• Feds: Man wanted to form small army for Islamic State group
• Turkey's ruling party, opposition positive on coalition
• Jordanian-US suspect nabbed in NY area extremist ring
• Amid surging violence, Afghan forces stand their ground
• Iraqi deputy PM resigns, faces corruption investigation
• U.S. consulate in Turkey targeted as wave of attacks kills 9
• Islamic State claims Iraq car bombs that kill nearly 60
• Bomb attacks in Iraq's Diyala kill at least 33: police
• Iraq officials: Bombs in Diyala province kill over 40 people
• Militants kill six Turkey forces, attack US consulate
• Day of violence in Turkey leaves at least 9 dead
• Iraqi leaders on the hot seat
• Syria releases prominent activist jailed for over 3 years
• Feds arrest sixth suspect in coordinated plot to support ISIS
• EU approves 2.4 billion euros for migrant crisis
• Islamic State claims Iraq car bomb that killed 40: statement
• Key events in three weeks of Turkish unrest
• Iraq speaker calls on PM to sack 'corrupt' ministers
• Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Cycles Through City of Brotherly Love
• Nearly 30 U.S.-led air strikes target Islamic State: statement
• As U.S. Fighter Jets Arrive in Turkey, Can Air Power Turn the Tide Against ISIS?
• Bomb explodes near Cairo court, wounds three policemen
• Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Unveils Bold Reforms
• US Consulate targeted as Turkey, amid policy shifts, is hit by two attacks
• Egypt's GB Auto 2nd-qtr profit falls on soft markets, currency
• Cautious Khamenei shares burden of approval on Iran deal
• Another poll suggests Turkey's AK Party could regain overall majority
• A Tough Weekend for the Black Lives Matter Movement
• The Crimes of Children
• Four Turkish police killed by roadside bomb in southeast: reports
• How GOP Candidates Would Steer U.S. Foreign Policy
• Bomb explodes at Cairo traffic sentry post, wounds three police - sources

California man guilty of trying to support Islamic State Posted: 10 Aug 2015 04:52 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California college student who lied on a passport application so he could travel to Syria and join the Islamic State pleaded guilty Monday to a terrorism-related charge.

Feds: Man wanted to form small army for Islamic State group Posted: 10 Aug 2015 04:39 PM PDT NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — A former New Jersey man who traveled to the Middle East last year wanted to form a small army to fight with the Islamic State group, federal authorities said Monday, weeks after the man's brother was arrested in the same alleged plot.

Turkey's ruling party, opposition positive on coalition Posted: 10 Aug 2015 04:15 PM PDT Turkey's ruling party and the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) voiced cautious optimism Monday about the chances of forming a coalition government, but said more talks were needed to end the country's political impasse. Two months after June legislative elections left the country without a government, Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu of the Justice and Development Party (AKP) and CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu held their first talks in Ankara, in a meeting that lasted four hours. Culture Minister Omer Celik and CHP deputy chief Haluk Koc, who both attended the meeting, afterwards said efforts were being made to reach "a consensus" and the two sides would meet again later this week to come to a final decision on a possible AKP-CHP coalition.

Jordanian-US suspect nabbed in NY area extremist ring Posted: 10 Aug 2015 04:08 PM PDT A 20-year-old Jordanian-American who flew overseas in an apparent bid to join the Islamic State extremist group, appeared in court near New York on Monday on terror allegations, prosecutors said. Nader Saadeh, who traveled to Jordan in May in an apparent attempt to join IS fighters in Iraq or Syria, is accused of conspiring and attempting to provide material support to the extremists. Prosecutors say that as early as 2012 Saadeh was in contact with one of the other three accused in the New York area, expressing hatred for America and wanting to form a small army of friends.

Amid surging violence, Afghan forces stand their ground Posted: 10 Aug 2015 03:21 PM PDT A recent surge in attacks in the Afghan capital is raising concerns that the new boss of a divided Taliban is lashing out to show who is in control – as well as new worries about growing divisions in the government of President Ashraf Ghani. Amid the rubble and chaos is also the silver-lining claim that Afghanistan's US- and NATO-trained security forces are demonstrating a heightened ability to respond to such attacks and mitigate their impact. Recommended: How well do you know Afghanistan?

Iraqi deputy PM resigns, faces corruption investigation Posted: 10 Aug 2015 02:06 PM PDT One of Iraq's three deputy prime ministers resigned on Monday and will be investigated for corruption, officials said, the first tangible result of Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's push to tackle corruption in the face of mounting unrest. Emboldened by widespread anti-government protests and a call by a leading Shi'ite Muslim cleric for tougher action, Abadi announced measures over the weekend aimed at reforming a system critics say hands high office to unqualified candidates and encourages corruption.

U.S. consulate in Turkey targeted as wave of attacks kills 9 Posted: 10 Aug 2015 01:29 PM PDT By Yesim Dikmen and Seyhmus Cakan ISTANBUL/DIYABAKIR (Reuters) - Two women shot at the U.S. consulate in Istanbul on Monday and at least nine people were killed in a wave of separate attacks on Turkish security forces, weeks after Ankara launched a crackdown on Islamic State, Kurdish and far-left militants. The NATO member has been in a heightened state of alert since starting its "synchronized war on terror" last month, including air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Syria and Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militants in northern Iraq. It has also rounded up hundreds of suspected militants at home.

Islamic State claims Iraq car bombs that kill nearly 60 Posted: 10 Aug 2015 01:17 PM PDT At least 58 people were killed and more than 100 wounded on Monday in two blasts in eastern Iraq claimed by Islamic State in a province once considered mostly free of them. In January Iraqi officials declared victory over the insurgents in Diyala province, which borders Iran, after security forces and Shi'ite paramilitaries drove them out of towns and villages there. Islamic State, which controls large parts of northern and western Iraq, claimed responsibility for the attack in the mixed Sunni-Shi'ite Muslim province and said the target was "rejectionists", as the group refers to Shi'ites.

Bomb attacks in Iraq's Diyala kill at least 33: police Posted: 10 Aug 2015 01:15 PM PDT Three explosions, two of them suicide car bombs claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group, killed at least 33 people in Iraq's restive Diyala province on Monday, police and medics said. The blasts targeted mostly Shiite areas and came less than a month after a massive suicide attack left at least 120 dead in Khan Bani Saad, also in the eastern province of Diyala.

Iraq officials: Bombs in Diyala province kill over 40 people Posted: 10 Aug 2015 01:14 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Two bombs striking neighborhoods in Iraq's eastern Diyala province killed at least 42 people Monday night, officials said, less than a month after the region was the scene of one of the deadliest attacks to hit the country in recent years.

Militants kill six Turkey forces, attack US consulate Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:53 PM PDT Turkey was on Monday hit by a slew of deadly attacks, with six members of the security forces killed and the US consulate in Istanbul targeted in a shooting. The violence, which authorities blamed on Kurdish and Marxist radicals, comes as Ankara presses a two-pronged "anti-terror" offensive against Islamic State (IS) jihadists and Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants following a wave of attacks in the country. Monday's attacks raised fresh concerns about security throughout Turkey in an escalating cycle of violence that has left a 2013 ceasefire agreed by the PKK in tatters.

Day of violence in Turkey leaves at least 9 dead Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:48 PM PDT ISTANBUL (AP) — Two female assailants opened fire at the U.S. Consulate in Istanbul on Monday and at least six Turkish security forces were killed elsewhere in a day of heavy violence in Turkey, where a government crackdown has targeted Islamic State militants, Kurdish rebels and far-left extremists.

Iraqi leaders on the hot seat Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:29 PM PDT One reason people prefer honesty in government is that it keeps the air conditioners humming. In Iraq, where temperatures this summer have reached 122 degrees F (50 C), widespread protests have erupted over inadequate supplies of electricity. Many protesters claimed corruption to be a worse enemy than the terrorists of Islamic State.

Syria releases prominent activist jailed for over 3 years Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:18 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian authorities on Monday released an award-winning human rights activist after more than three years in jail in a rare goodwill gesture by President Bashar Assad's government amid intense diplomatic maneuvering to end the country's civil war.

Feds arrest sixth suspect in coordinated plot to support ISIS Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:18 PM PDT Glimmers of Islamic State's virtual influence continue flicker on US soil. On Monday, federal authorities in New Jersey charged Nader Saadeh, formerly of Rutherford, N.J., with conspiring to support the militant group. Mr. Saadeh viewed Islamic State propaganda online and traveled to the Middle East in May in an effort to join the militants, the US Department of Justice said in a statement.

EU approves 2.4 billion euros for migrant crisis Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:17 PM PDT Brussels (AFP) - The EU announced Monday that it has approved 2.4 billion euros ($2.6 billion) of funding to help member states over the next few years cope with the flood of migrants entering the bloc.

Islamic State claims Iraq car bomb that killed 40: statement Posted: 10 Aug 2015 12:06 PM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - Islamic State claimed a car bomb attack on Monday that killed at least 40 people and wounded 55 in a marketplace north of the eastern Iraqi city of Baquba. The group, which controls large swathes of the country's north and west, said in a statement circulated online by supporters that the target was "rejectionists", as the radical Sunni militants refer to Shi'ite Muslims. (Reporting by Omar Fahmy; Editing by Robin Pomeroy)

Key events in three weeks of Turkish unrest Posted: 10 Aug 2015 11:17 AM PDT Six members of the Turkish security forces were killed and the US consulate in Istanbul hit by a gun attack in a day of violence Monday blamed on Kurdish and Marxist radicals as Ankara pressed on with its air campaign against militants. The Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has claimed over 20 killings of police and soldiers since a devastating suicide attack three weeks ago in a mainly Kurdish town. Around 390 PKK militants have also been killed in Turkish retaliatory raids, according to the Anatolia news agency.

Iraq speaker calls on PM to sack 'corrupt' ministers Posted: 10 Aug 2015 10:13 AM PDT Iraq's parliament speaker called on Monday for Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to sack ministers found to be negligent or corrupt as part of a wide-ranging reform drive. Abadi on Sunday proposed a series of measures aimed at curbing corruption, streamlining the government and improving services after weeks of protests and a call from Iraq's top Shiite cleric Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani for drastic change. Parliament speaker Salim al-Juburi urged MPs to approve Abadi's measures and said even more reforms were required.

Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride Cycles Through City of Brotherly Love Posted: 10 Aug 2015 10:00 AM PDT Come show your support for our country's bravest men and women as Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) Soldier Ride® presented by USAA® heads to Philadelphia August 13 – August 15. Often serving as an introductory physical health and wellness event for WWP veterans, Soldier Ride brings together injured service members for a long weekend that facilitates camaraderie and healing through various physical health and wellness activities. Participants often find Soldier Ride to be a life-changing experience as they connect with fellow troops battling the same struggles.

Nearly 30 U.S.-led air strikes target Islamic State: statement Posted: 10 Aug 2015 09:51 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies launched 29 air strikes on Sunday targeting Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, destroying an explosives factory and other targets, the Combined Joint Task Force leading the operations said. In Iraq, 21 of the strikes were launched near nine cities, including Makhmur, Ramadi and Bayji, striking numerous units of militant fighters, buildings and staging areas, according to the U.S. military statement released on Monday. One strike destroyed a homemade explosives factory in Al Huwayja, it said. ...

As U.S. Fighter Jets Arrive in Turkey, Can Air Power Turn the Tide Against ISIS? Posted: 10 Aug 2015 09:51 AM PDT The U.S. has wasted no time taking advantage of a new agreement with Turkey that allows coalition forces to launch attacks against Islamist State forces in Iraq and Syria, though it remains to be seen just how much of a lasting impact the deal will have on the fight against the terror group. The Air Force has ramped up its presence in the country following Ankara's decision last month to allow the U.S. to utilize Incirlik Air Base to launch strikes against the extremist network.

Bomb explodes near Cairo court, wounds three policemen Posted: 10 Aug 2015 08:35 AM PDT By Omar Fahmy CAIRO (Reuters) - Four people, at least three of whom were policemen, were wounded on Monday when a bomb exploded under a traffic sentry post near a Cairo court, security sources said. Egyptian authorities have pledged to end a wave of Islamist militant violence that has swept across the country but sporadic attacks on high-profile locations in Cairo and elsewhere have continued. The explosion occurred in the affluent northeastern Heliopolis district and wounded four people, the health ministry said It was claimed by Ajnad Misr, a militant group that emerged in January 2014 and has targeted security forces in and around Cairo.

Iraq Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Unveils Bold Reforms Posted: 10 Aug 2015 07:34 AM PDT "This reform package is ambitious and bold," says Ahmed Ali, an analyst and researcher at the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani. "Abadi has to take big decisions to show his decisiveness. Three men currently hold that title, including former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, who Abadi and his U.S. backers have repeatedly faulted during his tenure for elevating at times unqualified fellow Shiite Muslims to top positions and fomenting the ethnic tensions that allowed for the Islamic State group to seize control of massive swathes of largely Sunni territory.

US Consulate targeted as Turkey, amid policy shifts, is hit by two attacks Posted: 10 Aug 2015 07:20 AM PDT Violence shook Turkey Sunday night and Monday, with two shooters opening fire outside the US consulate in Istanbul Monday morning and a separate car bombing at a police station overnight. Recommended: Think you know Turkey? No Turkish or US officials were wounded in the shootout, and local reports stated that one of the two suspected assailants was caught at a home in the Sariyer district of Istanbul after fleeing the scene.

Egypt's GB Auto 2nd-qtr profit falls on soft markets, currency Posted: 10 Aug 2015 07:15 AM PDT Egyptian auto distributor GB Auto's second-quarter net profit before minority interests dropped 65 percent from the same period last year due to a shortage of foreign currency and a particularly soft market in Iraq, the company said on Monday. Second-quarter net profit before minority interests was 22.4 million Egyptian pounds ($2.86 million) from 63.6 million in the same quarter last year. The foreign currency shortage in Egypt depleted inventory of some of its key models, the company said, adding that a decline in demand in Egypt early in the second quarter had also had an impact.

Cautious Khamenei shares burden of approval on Iran deal Posted: 10 Aug 2015 06:25 AM PDT By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Nouri DUBAI, (Reuters) - For a man with the title of Supreme Leader, Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been noticeably unwilling to claim the credit for a nuclear deal that marks a turning point in the history of the Islamic Republic. In the month since Iran reached an accord with world powers to limit its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, Khamenei has called for public debate and refrained from making decisive statements. At first sight it appears a curiously reticent stance for the man who wields ultimate power in Iran and gave political cover to President Hassan Rouhani in 2013 to pursue talks with world powers including Tehran's old enemy, the United States.

Another poll suggests Turkey's AK Party could regain overall majority Posted: 10 Aug 2015 06:21 AM PDT Turkey's AK Party has gained support in the last two months and could recover the absolute majority it lost in June, if a snap parliamentary election were held immediately, Turkish pollster MAK found in its latest survey. The poll is the second in a week to indicate that the AK Party founded by President Tayyip Erdogan would be able to form a single-party government, suggesting that rising violence between government forces and Kurdish militants was bolstering support for the AKP. The AKP would secure 44.7 percent of the vote if a snap election were held immediately, MAK found, almost 4 percentage points more than the 40.9 percent it gained in June, its worst result for more than a decade.

A Tough Weekend for the Black Lives Matter Movement Posted: 10 Aug 2015 04:43 AM PDT A year after an officer-involved shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, gave rise to the Black Lives Matter movement, protestors keep pressing their cause with urgency, as they did Sunday in marches, rallies, and other activities around the country. Officer Darren Wilson may not have acted unlawfully when he shot and killed Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, during a murky physical altercation.

The Crimes of Children Posted: 10 Aug 2015 04:30 AM PDT The juvenile justice system was designed to " hide youthful errors from the full gaze of the public." But the extra penalties attached to these sentences have ruined many lives.

Four Turkish police killed by roadside bomb in southeast: reports Posted: 10 Aug 2015 02:23 AM PDT Four Turkish police officers were killed on Monday in a roadside bomb attack in the southeast blamed on Kurdish militants, local media reported. The mine explosion took place in the Silopi district of Sirnak province bordering Iraq and Syria, the private Dogan news agency said. It came after Turkey's megacity Istanbul was rocked by twin attacks, one on a police station and the other on the US consulate.

How GOP Candidates Would Steer U.S. Foreign Policy Posted: 10 Aug 2015 02:15 AM PDT With the start of a long season of debates and campaigning among presidential hopefuls, it's time to start scrutinizing foreign policy positions more closely along party lines. How will a Republican president steer the nation in a complex global world? This is our question, now that 10 leading GOP candidates stood for two hours of grilling from Fox News journalists in Cleveland last week.

Bomb explodes at Cairo traffic sentry post, wounds three police - sources Posted: 10 Aug 2015 01:58 AM PDT Three police were wounded on Monday when a bomb exploded under a traffic sentry post near a Cairo court house, security sources said, in the latest in a series of attacks to hit the Egyptian capital. Egyptian authorities have pledged to end a wave of Islamist militant violence that has swept across the country, but sporadic attacks on high-profile locations in the city and elsewhere have continued. A two-year-old insurgency centred on the Sinai Peninsula has killed hundreds of soldiers and police since the army ousted President Mohamed Mursi after mass protests against his rule in 2013.

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