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IS flag linked to deadly attack is stark reminder dangerous extremist Islamist ideology never went away

Sky News Thursday, 2 January 2025
IS flag linked to deadly attack is stark reminder dangerous extremist Islamist ideology never went awayAn Islamic State flag attached to the pickup truck used to kill and injure dozens of people in New Orleans is a grim reminder of the persistent threat posed by Islamist extremism.
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