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Senior ISIS leader surrenders to Afghan forces in Nangarhar province
Today's Headlines

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Page 1: WoT Operations
What the GIs left behind: US military camp in Syria was abandoned so swiftly they left behind a mess of alcohol-free beer, DVDs and even satellite equipment	12 23:13 Dale [1783]
East Jerusalem man seriously injured by Molotov cocktail thrown at police	0 [1750]
U.S. Official: 'dozens' Of Islamic State Fighters Freed In Syria	2 19:11 Sonny Black [1775]
Unidentified drones attack Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria-report	1 09:29 Mercutio [1766]
Days of attacks in Burkina Faso kill at least 19 civilians	0 [1767]
22 arrested for incitement against state following El-Banna murder: Egypt's interior ministry	0 [1750]
16 Police Killed In Kunduz Clashes	0 [1758]
NDS Special Forces foil suicide attack in Mazar-e Sharif city aimed at assassinating Gen. Malik	0 [1763]
Senior ISIS leader surrenders to Afghan forces in Nangarhar province	2 04:05 Dron66046 [1789]
Ghazni: 20 Talibs toes up in a variety of ways	0 [1755]
Two senior PKK leaders killed in Sulaimani by Turkish drone	0 [1762]
Lebanon enters sixth day of protests as army opens roads, bagman arrested	0 [1755]
UN: Over 176,000 displaced by Turkish offensive in northeast Syria	0 [1749]
Manchester arena bomber’s brother denies murder	0 [1758]
Washington has informed Ankara that the Syrian Kurdish forces withdrawal is ‘completed.’	0 [1746]
Haftar’s air force militia conducted a fresh airstrike on Mitiga Airport early today	0 [1751]
Libya's Coast Guard rescues 126 illegal immigrants	0 [1755]
Two children killed, another injured in mortar shelling by Haftar's forces in Tripoli	0 [1759]
Former Russian journalist among Russian mercenaries killed in Libya	3 22:39 badanov [1772]
Page 2: WoT Background
Iraqi security forces killed 149 protesters, most by shots to head, chest: government inquiry	1 16:10 Glenmore [1754]
India, Pakistan set to sign pilgrim corridor pact amid Kashmir tension	0 [1749]
Angela Merkel backs plan for a 'safe zone' for migrants in northern Syria which could be enforced by German troops	10 20:12 Frank G [1775]
Russia, Turkey reach deal to remove Kurdish YPG from Syria border	1 09:37 Mercutio [1770]
Uprooted by war, Kurdish families stuck at Syria-Iraq border crossing	0 [1773]
Aggressive military campaign to continue until Afghans reach to a political settlement: Esper	0 [1754]
UN: 157 killed in Iraq protests	5 18:13 Dron66046 [1756]
Trump approves $4.5 million in aid for Syria’s White Helmets	1 12:27 Skidmark [1750]
Judo federation announces ‘final’ suspension of Iran over refusal to face Israelis	1 01:08 chris [1755]
Syria’s Assad backs ‘popular resistance’ against Turkey	0 [1754]
Sudanese party welcomes Qatar’s readiness to support peace in Sudan	0 [1756]
Friends of Sudan pledge support to its economy as U.S. discusses removal from terror list	0 [1772]
Foreign diplomats taken to Neelum Valley to debunk Indian army claim of destroying 'terror launch pads'	2 03:24 Dron66046 [1749]
ANF prosecutor in Rana Sanaullah case says was attacked by unknown persons	0 [1745]
Zardari brought to PIMS hospital for treatment, checkup	0 [1759]
Turkey will resume Syria assault if US promises not met, warns Erdogan	3 12:39 Skidmark [1745]
Idlib front is main battle to end Syria war: Assad	0 [1759]
'Resignation from assemblies by opposition lawmakers under deliberation,' says Fazlur Rehman	0 [1754]
Libyan military prosecutor issues arrest warrant of Haftar and three military leaders	1 02:14 g(r)omgoru [1751]
Government to pay reparations as part of Misrata-Tawergha agreement	0 [1758]
Orban To Erdogan: Hungary to ‘Use Force' if Turkey ‘Opens Gates' to Illegal Migrants	2 01:15 chris [1747]
Page 3: Non-WoT
Sojurs say Army's new Sig MHS pistol shi*hot !	4 18:03 The peanut gallery [1763]
Part 4: #MeTooCNN Video Exposes Alleged Sexual Misconduct by CNN Exec and Possible Cover-Up by Senior CNN Management	3 19:33 M. Murcek [1772]
British police find 39 dead in truck container, arrest driver	13 18:16 M. Murcek [1755]
Air Force Hires Seven Companies In Long-Awaited Mega Adversary Air Support Contract	2 14:08 Skidmark [1754]
Navy lieutenant, wife accused of conspiring to smuggle inflatable boats to China	6 20:36 Frank G [1791]
Health insurer Anthem profit beats, raises 2019 earnings forecast	1 08:27 Besoeker [1755]
Palestinian man beaten by PA forces after converting to Judaism	0 [1748]
Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong, Taiwan authorities clash	0 [1745]
Lori Loughlin, other parents in college admissions scam indicted on new bribery charge	8 18:45 Mercutio [1767]
17 White City Employees Sue Flint, Michigan for Racial Discrimination, Sexual Harassment	6 10:15 Lex [1751]
France drops 2020 tourism target because of 'yellow vests', Brexit	4 17:56 swksvolFF [1754]
Brexit in chaos after parliament defeats Johnson’s ratification timetable	10 21:18 SteveS [1778]
Heavy floods displace thousands in Greater Upper Nile region	0 [1751]
7 to die for rape, murder of Joypurhat housewife	0 [1750]
Chile extends emergency as unrest claims 11 lives	0 [1753]
MPA booked, nine held over DEO’s killing	0 [1755]
Hover-taxi whizzes over Singapore, firm eyes Asian push	1 14:43 USN, Ret. [1751]
Najib orchestrated graft like an 'emperor': Malaysian prosecutor	0 [1743]
Scientists worry lab-grown human ‘mini-brains’ may become sentient	11 18:19 Seeking Cure For Ignorance [1752]
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ trailer has fans bursting into tears	16 22:00 swksvolFF [1788]
'Right-wing' hijacker armed with UZI steals ambulance, DELIBERATELY runs down twin babies in stroller after mounting pavement before he is rammed by hero paramedics amid gun battle with Oslo police	8 14:12 Skidmark [1751]
Tobruk city hit by flash floods following non-stop rain	0 [1748]
Texas Jury Forces 7-Year-Old to Undergo Gender Transition	32 23:20 Silentbrick [1783]
Page 4: Opinion
Permanent bureaucracy a mortal threat to America	2 16:57 ruprecht [1760]
The Future of Canada - Peter Zeihan	8 18:07 Herb McCoy [1776]
Hillary Clinton Rehearsing Convention Speech In Dozens Of Different Dialects	5 17:01 ruprecht [1760]
Impeachment Will Fail	8 17:02 ruprecht [1774]
John Brennan is a FOCUS of John Durham's probe…	4 14:54 AlanC [1751]
Cash-Strapped CNN Now Just Recycling Old Articles But Replacing 'Russian Collusion' With 'Ukrainian Scandal'	4 10:13 Lex [1754]
What is secularism?	1 11:55 Dron66046 [1764]
Page 6: Politix
Grassley Suspects ‘Deep State' Is Responsible For Delay In FISA Abuse Report	4 21:28 Fat Bob Javish1936 [1787]
California venture capitalist who donated $900,000 to Trump's inaugural committee pleads guilty to using illegal campaign contributions to influence high-power politicians while acting as a foreign agent	8 23:49 Daniel [1789]
Michelle Obama floated as savior of Democrats from radical left general election disaster	17 16:41 SR-71 [1749]
Giffords Begins Massive Push To Back Anti-Gun Candidates In 2020	7 14:23 M. Murcek [1762]
Black lawmakers condemn Trump's 'lynching' remarks	18 18:03 Bright Pebbles [1749]
White House won’t renew New York Times, Washington Post subscriptions	12 23:08 Frank G [1774]
US diplomat tells Congress aid to Ukraine was tied to Biden, 2016 probes	5 13:39 Abu Uluque [1753]
Elizabeth Warren warns she may cut off US aid to Israel if elected	21 14:28 M. Murcek [1752]
Gibsons file notice of appeal in case against Oberlin College	1 02:43 g(r)omgoru [1752]

    
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Who's in the News
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6	Sublime Porte
5	Arab Spring
5	Govt of Pakistan
4	Taliban
3	Moslem Colonists
3	Islamic State
3	Govt of Iran Proxies
2	Govt of Sudan
2	Govt of Syria
1	al-Qaeda in North Africa
1	Antifa
1	Commies
1	Govt of Iran
1	Hezbollah
1	Human Trafficking
1	Jamaat-e-Ulema Islami
1	Muslim Brotherhood

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Sun 2019-10-20
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Thu 2019-10-17
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Wed 2019-10-16
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Tue 2019-10-15
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Mon 2019-10-14
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Sat 2019-10-12
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Fri 2019-10-11
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