About 26, 000 U.S. and Iraqi forces are taking part in the offensive in northern Iraq, the U.S. military said.

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My point was simply that we are responding to and coping with and dealing with, with countries around the globe, unrest brought about by this offensive video, and taking action to ensure that security is enhanced and augmented at diplomatic facilities around the globe.

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Why are they taking Jewish communal funds to finance activities and causes that are offensive to the Jewish community?

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Idris Naim Sahin said the offensive close to Semdinli town - also in Hakkari province - was ongoing and that troops were taking steps to prevent rebels fleeing into northern Iraq.

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