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March 16, 2016

ISIL Commander Dies After U.S. Airstrike in Syria; Peace Talks Enter 3rd Day
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An alleged ISIL commander has died of his injuries following a U.S.
airstrike in Syria. Omar al-Shishani reportedly died Monday evening.
Meanwhile, Russian warplanes continue to depart Syria after Russia
announced it would remove the bulk of its forces there in a surprise
move. Peace talks aimed at ending the now-five-year-old conflict in
Syria have entered a third day in Geneva.
Topics:Islamic State Syria

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