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- Created: October 5, 2016
A pro-Islamic State (IS) German-language Telegram channel supplied a German translation of a previously-released bomb manual, but advised against it, asserting lone-wolf attacks should be kept “simple” like with a knife or a car.

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An Islamic State (IS)-aligned group portrayed the knife attack in Marseille, France, as…
IS-linked Group Encourages Supporters in Video to Hold Firm, Join Training Camps in Iraq
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Afghan Taliban Video Documents Nighttime Operations Recorded with Night Vision
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IS Claims Killing 20 Egyptian Soldiers in Raid Near Arish Airport, Publishes Photos of Attack and Aftermath
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Malhama Tactical Group Claims Training HTS Fighters with Submachine Guns
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A pro-al-Qaeda (AQ) media group run by Westerners in Syria reposted a message that it was…
IS-Praising Rap Lyrics Posted on Telegram Tout Group’s Expansion “From the East to the West”
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A pro-Islamic State (IS) Telegram channel posted rap-styled lyrics touting the group’s…
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The Jund al-Haq (Soldiers of Truth) Brigades, a Syrian militant faction, advertised for…
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