WASHINGTON: The United States Thursday sought to galvanize global action to combat violent jihadist groups, amid warnings the world was confronted with "a new war against a new enemy."

Gathering ministers from over 60 countries on the third and final day of a White House summit, President Barack Obama pledged Washington would be "a strong partner" to help neutralize groups such as Islamic State (IS).

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