In the Shadows of Shrines, Shiite Forces Are Preparing to Fight ISIS
Security officials in Iraq’s Shiite holy twin cities, Karbala and Najaf, scoff at the extremist Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, saying their defense forces are ready to meet the threat. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Muslims and Islam
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