By David Francis with Sabine Muscat
The Islamic State fight could go global. The U.S. campaign to destroy the group started with airstrikes limited to Iraq and Syria. As President Barack Obama seeks a new authorization in the fight against the Islamic State, the campaign could spread to Libya, Nigeria, or other countries where those claiming allegiance to the group are located, FP’s Kate Brannen reports.
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Source: Foreign Policy
