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Islamic State militants 'burn to death 45 in Iraq'
BBC News ^ | February 17, 2015

Posted on 02/17/2015 5:45:59 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

Jihadist militants from Islamic State (IS) have burned to death 45 people in the western Iraqi town of al-Baghdadi, the local police chief says.

Exactly who these people were and why they were killed is not clear, but Col Qasim al-Obeidi said he believed some were members of the security forces.

IS fighters captured much of the town, near Ain al-Asad air base, last week.

Col Obeidi said a compound that houses the families of security personnel and local officials was now under attack.

He pleaded for help from the government and the international community.

The fighting and poor communications in the area make it difficult to confirm such reports.

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.com ...


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: caliphate; islam; juniorvarsity; leadingfrombehind

1 posted on 02/17/2015 5:45:59 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Welcome to the 7th century!


2 posted on 02/17/2015 5:49:32 AM PST by Don Corleone ("Oil the gun..eat the cannoli. Take it to the Mattress.")
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To: Don Corleone

3 posted on 02/17/2015 5:54:26 AM PST by Travis McGee (www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

We know Obie is on the golf course, rooting for the caliphate. But, where are the Europeans? Or the other Muslim countries which would like a less-than-Wahhabi life?


4 posted on 02/17/2015 5:55:10 AM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Italy said they would contribute 5000, yes 5000!, to a combined force. Wow.


5 posted on 02/17/2015 5:59:21 AM PST by Mouton (The insurrection laws perpetuate what we have for a government now.)
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To: Travis McGee

Every time the rubble bounces, another ISIS terrorist gets his wings. Also, 72 butt-effin’ ugly surgically-resurrected virgins! Har!


6 posted on 02/17/2015 6:25:10 AM PST by W. (Dem0crat-mandated education reform killed American progress. Thanks, morons!)
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To: Don Corleone

All the more reason to fight to the death, and to take no prisoners.


7 posted on 02/17/2015 9:57:57 AM PST by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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