Islamic State confirms death of al-Baghdadi, names new leader
by Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times
Oct 31, 2019
2 minutes
BEIRUT - Islamic State on Thursday confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announced a successor and vowed to avenge the terrorist group's self-proclaimed caliph.
In a 7 1/2-minute audio recording, Islamic State named Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi as its new leader and
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