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'Islamic State' group
The 'Islamic State' group is an extremist organization
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Swedish jihadi jailed for life over infamous murder of pilot
A Swedish court sentenced a man to life in prison for helping kill a Jordanian pilot in a notorious 2015 killing.
Congo: Over 40 killed in militant attack on church
The militant "Islamic State" group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a Catholic church in eastern Congo.
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?
Germany urged to reverse Yazidi family's removal to Iraq
The case has sparked criticism amid concerns over Germany's deportation of people who escaped a genocide.
Russia recognizes Afghanistan's Taliban government
Russia has become the first country to officially recognize the Taliban government as legitimate.
Mozambique: IS-linked group behind mass child kidnappings
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has claimed that the Islamist group al-Shabab abducted hundreds of children this year.
Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing
A little-known Islamist group has claimed responsibility for a Sunday bombing that killed 25 Christians and injured 63.
Sweden charges jihadi over Jordanian pilot burned to death
Sweden has charged a 31-year-old with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2014 execution in Syria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Niger: 'Islamic State' kills dozens in mosque attack
Forty-four people have been killed in a terrorist attack by the "Islamic State" militant group on a mosque in Niger.
Rights group urges probe into Burkina Faso civilian massacre
Militias allied to Burkina Faso's junta are linked to an attack that left dozens dead, Human Rights Watch said.
'Islamic State' head in Iraq and Syria killed in strike
The IS head in Iraq and Syria was killed in an operation run by Iraqi intelligence and US-led coalition troops.
Islamic State terror threats overshadow German Carnival
Islamic State called for attacks on revellers in Cologne as Carnival celebrations kick off on Thursday.
Morocco says it has broken up 'Islamic State' cell
Morocco's counterterrorism unit said it had foiled attacks planned a 12-member terrorist cell in the Sahel.
Palmyra, Syria's beautiful oasis city, lies in ruins
After the fall of the Assad regime, experts now hope the UNESCO World Heritage Site can be restored.
Trump orders strikes on IS targets in Somalia
The United States has conducted air strikes on IS targets in Somalia, President Donald Trump confirmed on social media.
Syria authorities say foiled IS attack on Shiite shrine
Members of the "Islamic State" group (IS) are accused of targeting the Sayeda Zainab shrine in Damascus.
Mali army claims arrest of IS-linked group leader
Malian forces, which have been fighting an Islamist insurgency for years, said they have arrested a leading figure.
Germany: Iraqi couple accused of abusing Yazidi girls
The couple allegedly bought two children at an Iraqi market and kept them as slaves.
US concerned over IS resurgence in Syria
One of Washington's concerns in post-Assad Syria is preventing the reemergence of the "Islamic State."
Is the 'Islamic State' a threat to Syria's political future?
The so-called "Islamic State" terror group has been considerably weakened in Syria, but not completely destroyed.
What's next for Syria's devastated economy?
The economy contracted by 85% during nearly 14 years of war, which decimated infrastructure and sparked hyperinflation.
Key players shaping post-Assad Syria
Advances by different rebel groups led to the abrupt toppling of long-time Syrian dictator Bashar Assad. Who are they?
Ariana Grande concert attack: UK court dismisses conspiracy
A father and daughter who both survived the 2017 concert attack in Manchester have won a harassment claim.
Afghan national arrested for plotting US election day attack
The 27-year-old man was arrested while buying weapons allegedly to carry out the attack.
Syria: US airstrikes kill 37 Islamist militants
The militants killed in September strikes were affiliated with the "Islamic State" group and an al-Qaida-linked group.
Afghanistan: 14 killed in attack claimed by 'Islamic State'
Followers of a religious minority have been targeted by terrorists in Afghanistan.
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?
Solingen memorial: German president urges migration control
Germany can only stay tolerant if it's not "overwhelmed" by irregular migration, President Steinmeier said in Solingen.
US, Iraqi troops kill 15 IS militants in joint operation
Iraqi military said that the raid killed key leaders of the so-called "Islamic State" terrorist group.
Solingen knife attack prompts tough security measures
The German government has taken action in response to the knife attack in Solingen, banning knives in public places.
Germany and Europe are once again 'Islamic State' targets
The attack in Solingen is just the latest example of a new wave of violence linked to the Islamic State terrorist group.
Germany: Solingen attack suspect named, remanded in custody
Prosecutors have identified the Syrian man who allegedly killed three people at a festival in western Germany.
Germany charges 'IS' supporters with Sweden attack plot
Federal prosecutors in Germany allege that two men were planning a shooting near the Swedish parliament.
After IS, justice for Yazidis? 'The world has moved on'
The end of a UN mission to investigate "Islamic State" crimes in Iraq is a setback in the Yazidi quest for justice.
Germany: Trial begins for 7 IS suspects in Düsseldorf
The men are said to have traveled to Germany via Ukraine, exploiting the unrest triggered by the 2022 Russian invasion.
Is Islamist radicalization returning to the Western Balkans?
The recent attack at the Israeli embassy in Belgrade has stoked fears of radicalization in the Western Balkans.
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.
Russia jails director, playwright for 'justifying' terrorism
A Russian court has convicted Zhenya Berkovich and Svetlana Petriychuk, sentencing them to six years each in prison.
German court sentences teen over Christmas terror plot
A German court hands a four-year custodial sentence to a defendant for planning a terror attack on a Christmas market.
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.
Russian forces end prison siege, kill IS hostage-takers
Special forces say they "eliminated" inmates who took two guards captive at a detention center in southern Russia.
Dozens killed in DRC suspected Islamist rebel attack
The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels.
Suspected IS supporter arrested at Cologne airport
He reportedly unsuccessfully applied to work at Euro 2024-related events.
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.
Turkey: Pro-Kurdish leader Demirtas gets 42 years in prison
Selahattin Demirtas, the former leader of the pro-Kurdish HDP party, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison in Turkey.
Afghanistan: Shooting attack on mosque kills 6
Locals suggested the mosque was targeted for being used by the Shiite Muslim minority.
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