Branch of Islam that represents 10-15% of Muslims. Shiites believe that Muhammed divinely ordained his cousin and son-in-law Ali to be the next caliph making Ali and his direct descendants Muhammed's successors.
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What is likely the final diplomatic push prior to military intervention against Iran is off to a tense
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French authorities are finding that the road from petty criminal to radical jihadist is a short, slippery path
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An assessment of ISIS’ major activity locals at the end of 2017 and into this year
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