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Isis started in 1999.
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The Islamic State's barbaric killings have horrified the world, but they aren't only targeting the living. ISIS has been systematically looting and destroying ancient artifacts since it took over large swaths of Syria and Iraq, and it appears their efforts have been intensifying in recent months. Last week, the group released video of its members destroying ancient statues in the Mosul Museum, and on Thursday Iraq officials reported that they are bulldozing the Nimrud archaeological site.
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Weeks after sending 300 additional military personnel to Iraq, Obama approved "targeted airstrikes" against ISIS if U.S. forces int he region are threatened.
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SIS releases a video of the beheading of American journalist James Foley.
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Isis has had there presints in all of these countries at one point.
