Senior Islamic State Leader Killed in Joint Iraqi-U.S. Operation, Iraq Says

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Islamic State leader in Iraq and Syria killed, US says
Abdallah Makki Muslih al-Rifa was head of IS's most senior decision-making body, the US Central Command said.BBC News - 3d -
Leader of ISIS in Iraq and Syria killed, Pentagon says
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Trump says ISIS chief killed in Iraq
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Pakistan army says 300 hostages freed from train
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Palestinian Islamic Jihad spokesman killed in Gaza strikes
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Hamas says five militia leaders killed in Israeli strikes
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Pakistan operation to free hostages after train hijacking ends with dozens killed
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Fighting erupts along Lebanon-Syria border after 3 Syrian soldiers killed
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Myanmar's military leader announces dates for general election
State-run media in Myanmar say the head of the military government has declared the country will hold a general election within 10 monthsABC News - Mar. 8 -
Oliver, senior class helped set a new standard for Norwell High girls basketball
The seniors on the Norwell High girls basketball team compiled an 87-11 record over their four seasons with two state championship appearances.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Trump makes new Mexico, Canada tariffs threat as UAW leader backs his policy
Shawn Fain, the president of the United Auto Workers union, is backing President Trump's tariffs strategy. This comes as President Trump says tariffs against Canada and Mexico could rise in the ...CBS News - Mar. 10 -
At least 18 killed in airstrike on market in northern Mali, separatist group says
An airstrike in northern Mali killed at least 18 people, a separatist group said, while the army says it targeted armed militantsABC News - 14h -
Forever 21 Operator Files for Bankruptcy
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Iran using drones and apps to enforce women's dress code, UN says
Iranian officials are encouraging people to report women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic's dress code, according to a UN report.BBC News - 4d -
Greenland’s political leaders unite to condemn Trump takeover talk
Joint statement issued after US president reiterated his belief that Washington will eventually control the Arctic islandFinancial Times - 4d -
Syria says military operation against Assad-linked gunmen in coastal region ends
Syria’s interim government has announced the end of a days-long military operation against insurgents loyal to ousted president Bashar Assad and his family in the worst fighting since the end of ...ABC News - Mar. 10 -
Deported Professor Rasha Alawieh Attended Hezbollah Leader’s Funeral, D.H.S. Says
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After long journeys, VCU's super-senior leaders find a home and hope to lead Rams to March Madness magic
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Severe storms slam Missouri; state of emergency declared
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In a big step for Syria, U.S.-backed Kurdish forces will merge with government army
The Kurdish-led coalition that with U.S. troops fought Islamic State, will integrate with the Syrian government forces previously affiliated with Al Qaeda.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
An airstrike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people, an opposition group says
An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an airstrike on a central village under the control of a pro-democracy resistance group has killed at least 27 civilians and injured 30 othersABC News - 3d -
Heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 15 as dozens reported missing, officials say
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Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed 6 people in Gaza, including a local reporter
Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed 6 people in Gaza, including a local reporterABC News - 3d -
Deadly storm spawns tornadoes, killing over 30
A powerful storm system spawned tornadoes in multiple states, killing more than 30 people. Dave Malkoff has the latest.CBS News - 2d -
Ontario agrees to suspend electricity surcharge ahead of talks with US
The government of Ontario on Tuesday backed off its threat to impose a surcharge on electricity to three U.S. states amid broader trade talks. In a joint statement from Ontario Premier Doug Ford ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Pakistan rescues hostages seized from train by Balochistan separatists
State-run radio says all militants involved in railway ambush killed, but fate of some passengers still unclearFinancial Times - 6d -
Operation underway to rescue hostages on hijacked train in Pakistan
Security forces in Pakistan say they have freed 155 hostages after militants hijacked a train there carrying more than 400 people. The Balochistan Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the ...CBS News - 6d -
Hong Kong's leader swipes at Trump
Hong Kong’s leader says his government opposes coercion by foreign governments, an allusion to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, but stopped short of criticizing a prominent local ...ABC News - 21h -
‘Spreadsheets of empire’: red tape goes back 4,000 years, say scientists after Iraq finds
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Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy
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More medals for Sofie Garcia to lead North at state gymnastics
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Trump administration emboldening Russia's position in negotiations with Ukraine, expert says
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