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The 'Islamic State' group is an extremist organization

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Swedish jihadi jailed for life over infamous murder of pilot

Congo: Over 40 killed in militant attack on church

Germany urged to reverse Yazidi family's removal to Iraq

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A Syrian Kurdish woman dances and holds the Kurdish flag

A Syrian Kurdish woman dances and holds the Kurdish flag

Are Syria's Kurds next at risk of sectarian violence?

Are Syria's Kurds next at risk of sectarian violence?

After clashes with minorities and amid the end of the PKK, Syria's Kurds are at a crossroads. Can global powers help?

The flag of the Afghan Taliban hangs over the group's embassy building in Moscow.

The flag of the Afghan Taliban hangs over the group's embassy building in Moscow.

Russia recognizes Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia recognizes Afghanistan's Taliban government

Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government as legitimate.

Russians suspected of supporting IS on trial in Germany

Russians suspected of supporting IS on trial in Germany

The four Russian nationals allegedly collected money for IS members held in Syrian camps. The trial starts Monday.

Muslims gather to pray in the courtyard of the Al-Nouri mosque in the old city of northern Iraqi city of Mosul in 2022. In the background, the mosque can be seen supported by scaffolding

Muslims gather to pray in the courtyard of the Al-Nouri mosque in the old city of northern Iraqi city of Mosul in 2022. In the background, the mosque can be seen supported by scaffolding

Iraq works to rebuild Mosul's cultural heritage

Iraq works to rebuild Mosul's cultural heritage

When liberated from the "Islamic State" in 2017, Mosul was in ruin. Today, large parts of the city have been rebuilt.

Women gather at the Al-Jadaa facility, south of Mosul in northern Iraq, which houses nearly 160 Iraqi families who have been repatriated from Syria's Al-Hol camp, on April, 29, 2024.

Women gather at the Al-Jadaa facility, south of Mosul in northern Iraq, which houses nearly 160 Iraqi families who have been repatriated from Syria's Al-Hol camp, on April, 29, 2024.

What to do with Iraq's 'IS families' returning from Syria?

What to do with Iraq's 'IS families' returning from Syria?

Iraq is bringing citizens out of a camp in Syria, where those connected with the extremist "Islamic State" group live.

Demonstrators chant slogans as they hold posters in support of arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Demonstrators chant slogans as they hold posters in support of arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

Ekrem Imamoglu is one of thousands of political prisoners

Ekrem Imamoglu is one of thousands of political prisoners

Since the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, protests continue. Rights observers point to 350,000 political prisoners in Turkey.

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Group of young people using smart mobile phones in subway city underground

The teenage terrorists of the 'Islamic State'

How is the extremist group, with branches in Africa and Afghanistan, convincing European teens to attack its enemies?

Laptop user with their hood up.

Laptop user with their hood up.

How extremist groups like 'Islamic State' are using AI

Extremists are urging followers to use the latest digital tools to spread their extremist message and recruit.

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

An emergency worker stands before a fire-hit synagogue

Militant attacks in Dagestan: A new generation of radicals?

Public discontent and officials that lack accountability: three experts discuss what lies behind the Dagestan attacks.

Protesters waving flags and banners

Protesters waving flags and banners

Syrian protesters rise up against Islamists in Idlib

Opponents of Assad seeking refuge in Idlib are now protesting against local Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham.

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Five young Central Asian men seen in front of tents, leaning on a yellow metal barrier

Russia's Tajiks face discrimination after Moscow attack

Many Central Asians in Russia have faced heightened xenophobia following the recent attack near Moscow.

French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

French soldiers patrolling in Paris during the Rugby World Cup in October 2023

Terror risk in Europe: How big is it and from whom?

Europe is on high alert after a spate of attacks. The risk is real, authorities warn.

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