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Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is the leader of the self-named terror organization "Islamic State" (IS).

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From ISIS to 'Islamic State'

DW takes a look at the origins and goals of the "Islamic State," formerly known as ISIS.
August 8, 2014