The rise of the ISIS

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ISIS kicks up the tempo in Eastern Syria, killing 270 government troops, security and civilians to seize more oil fields.

Kurdish regions of Syria under ISIS attack

Meanwhile ISIS carries out a campaign of suicide bombings and motor attacks on Baghdad

There is increased fighting to the south of Baghdad, as ISIS seeks to begin a seige of the city.

Groups outside the warzone in this case a Jordian extremist group have pledged loyality to ISIS