Ron Burgundy Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's wing, Islamic State of Iraq, has formally declared its links with the militant al-Nusra Front, at the forefront of Syria's rebellion, saying the two would now operate under one name, according to a U.S.-based monitoring group. Al Qaeda in Iraq, or Islamic State of Iraq as the group is also known, is one of several Sunni Islamist insurgent groups still active since the withdrawal of the last American troops more than a year ago. ... View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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