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Islamic State ‘province’ claims 4 suicide attacks on Yemeni, Gulf forces Posted: 06 Oct 2015 11:33 AM PDT The Islamic State's "Aden-Abyan Province" claimed responsibility for four suicide bombings in Aden earlier today. The attackers targeted forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to Yemeni soldiers. The operations were a departure for the Islamic State, which has usually targeted civilian facilities in Yemen.

US adds Islamic State, Caucasus Emirates operatives to terrorism list Posted: 06 Oct 2015 08:38 AM PDT The designations include three jihadists from the Russian Caucasus, including Omar al Shishani's deputy and a Turkey-based "overseas emissary." A recruiter from the United Kingdom was also designated.