Source: Reuters - Wed, 1 Apr 2015 21:40 GMT
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Islamic State seizes large parts of Palestinian camp Yarmouk
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Nusra Front leader says Idlib city "will enjoy" sharia law
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Insurgents attack near Jordanian border, Jordan shuts crossing (Adds capture of Jordan border post by rebel groups)
By Sylvia Westall and Mariam Karouny
BEIRUT, April 1 (Reuters) - Islamic State fighters seized most of a vast camp for Palestinian refugees on the outskirts of Damascus from other insurgents on Wednesday in a bid to capture a major foothold close to President Bashar al-Assad's seat of power.