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Isis: [noun] an Egyptian nature goddess and wife and sister of Osiris.
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Therefore, the acronym ISIL is the more-accurate name, as it recognizes these areas that the group affects and targets, while ISIS refers exclusively to Iraq and Syria. The tendency to call the group ISIS arose as they became active militants in the Syrian civil war in 2012. Though less accurate, the name ISIS has become entrenched in the ...
Apr 29, 2015 · Differing Threat Profiles. The dispute between the Islamic State and Al Qaeda is more than just a fight for power within the jihadist movement. The two organizations differ on the main enemies ...
Aug 10, 2016 · The self-proclaimed Islamic State is a militant Sunni movement that has conquered territory in western Iraq, eastern Syria, and Libya, from which it has tried to establish the caliphate, claiming ...
Feb 19, 2016 · Isis is an ancient Egyptian goddess who became the most popular and enduring of all the Egyptian deities. Her name comes from the Egyptian Eset, ("the seat") which referred to her stability and also the throne of Egypt as she was considered the mother of every pharaoh through the king's association with Horus, Isis' son.
Sep 22, 2015 · An Iraqi Shiite militiaman prays next to a wall painted with the black flag used by ISIS. (Thaier Al-Sudani / Reuters ... meaning that this flag is a sign of the coming together of their words and ...
