Trump accuses NYT of foiling US attempt to kill Baghdadi
July 22, 2017  21:00
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US President Donald Trump today accused The New York Times of "foiling" American attempt to kill the self-proclaimed leader of Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

"The Failing New York Times foiled US attempt to kill the single most wanted terrorist, Al-Baghdadi. Their sick agenda over National Security," Trump tweeted.

The president, however, did not give any other details in support of his claim.

Earlier, US Defence Secretary James Mattis said he believes Baghdadi is still alive, shooting down claims the elusive IS leader was killed in a Russian air strike in war-torn Syria.

Trump also lashed out another major US daily The Washington Post in other tweet.

"A new INTELLIGENCE LEAK from the Amazon Washington Post, this time against AG Jeff Sessions. These illegal leaks, like Comey's, must stop!" Trump said seeking an end to these leaks.
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