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'Islamic State' group
The 'Islamic State' group is an extremist organization
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Amnesty: US-led coalition violated international law
DW's Matthias von Hein spoke to with Amnesty International's Iraq campaigner and researcher Razaw Salihy.
Mentored by an Islamist extremist
A caregiver to a boy arrested for an attempted bomb attack turned out to be a Salafist.
Report: 'Islamic State' leader dead
Reports emerge, not for the first time, that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed. The Pentagon couldn't corroborate.
War crimes allegations in Mosul
Rights groups Amnesty International has accused all sides of the battle in Mosul of violating international law.
Mosul recapture 'critical milestone': US
The US and the UN have congratulated the Iraqi government after it announced it has retaken the northern Iraqi city.
Opinion: Will victory against 'IS' bring peace to Mosul?
Matthias von Hein
Now that the coalition has defeated "IS" in war, can it wage peace? It won't be easy, writes Matthias von Hein.
German troops move out of Turkey's Incirlik
Germany has started to withdraw troops from a Turkish air base where they have been supporting international operations.
Iraqi PM declares Mosul victory over IS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has announced victory over the Islamic State in the northern city of Mosul.
Babies rescued from the rubble in Mosul
Iraqi federal police have released touching images of babies being rescued from destroyed homes in Mosul.
Egyptian police kill alleged IS militants in camp shootout
Egypt's security forces have been struggling against multiple violent insurgencies that target state officials.
Militant attack kills at least 26 Egyptian soldiers in Sinai
Gunmen have carried out one of the deadliest attacks in Egypt in two years, on an army outpost in the Sinai Peninsula.
Turkey seeks a leading role in Afghanistan
Experts say Turkish leader Erdogan is aiming to strengthen his position in NATO and increase clout in the Muslim world.
Düsseldorf court hears of plan for 'IS' bloodbath
The attack, using explosive vests and bullets, was to be financed with money extorted from the Vatican.
Several dead after suicide bomb rocks central Damascus
Authorities chased three suspcted car bombers through the streets of the capital, intercepting two.
Bangladesh cafe attack one year on
Expert Siegfried O. Wolf tells DW that Bangladeshi authorities continue to downplay the severity of the jihadist threat.
Australia goes on the cyberattack
Australia has announced it is launching a new military cyberware unit for offensive and defensive operations.
Iraq recapture iconic al-Nouri Mosque from Islamic State
What comes after the 'Islamic State' in Mosul?
Rivalries between groups within the coalition fighting IS are already posing serious threats to any future peace.
Civilians trapped in Raqqa under bombardment
The UN human rights chief has called for civilian lives to be protected in the battle to oust IS from Syria's Raqqa.
Caught in the middle of proxy wars
The Shias in Parachinar are caught in the middle of a sectarian conflict, yet their plight receives scant attention.
Philippines resume operations against militants
Philippine authorities have vowed to put an end to the Islamist uprising, which has left hundreds dead since May.
'IS' influence lingers in Fallujah
The Iraqi town of Fallujah - liberated a year ago - still bears the scars of "Islamic State" occupation.
Police keep gay pride marchers off the street
Using tear gas and rubber bullets, police prevented large numbers of gay pride marchers from gathering.
Eid truce in Philippine city
The Philippine military has held a ceasefire in its fight against Islamists in Marawi to allow Eid celebrations.
Hundreds flee Mosul
Despite efforts by Iraqi forces, the UN said civilians in territory occupied by IS face "almost unimaginable" danger.
US-led airstrikes in Syria 'kill almost 500'
Airstrikes against the "Islamic State" group in Syria have left 472 civilians dead over the past month, a monitor says.
UN: IS targets children to punish parents
UN officials have accused the militant group of using children as a "weapon of war" to deter families from fleeing.
IS destroys al-Baghdadi's 'caliphate' mosque
"Islamic State" leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a self-styled caliphate from the mosque in 2014.
Between violence and a humanitarian crisis
Philippine civilians are being swept into conflict as the military pursues Islamist fighters. Ana P. Santos reports.
Philippine school hostage crisis over
Around 200 militants have withdrawn from a primary school in the southern Philippines after a gun battle with troops.
US shoots down 'pro-Syrian regime' drone
An Iranian-made drone had displayed "hostile intent" while approaching an allied outpost, the US-led coalition reported.
A Yazidi refugee shares his story with InfoMigrants
The Yazidi religious minority fled Iraq due to persecution by the "Islamic State." One of them shared his story.
Russia threatens US warplanes
Russia has threatened to attack any coalition jets flying west of the Euphrates after the US downed a Syrian warplane.
Afghan Taliban storm police headquarters
Taliban gunmen and a suicide bomber attacked a police headquarter in eastern Afghanistan, killing at least five people.
Iraq troops push into last 'IS' bastion in Mosul
Up to 150,000 civilians are reported to be trapped by fighting in Mosul's Old City, the last "Islamic State" foothold.
Opinion: European Muslims need to do more
Shamil Shams
The Cologne march is commendable, but Muslims in Europe need to do more to defeat extremism, says DW's Shamil Shams.
Iraq recaptures key border crossing from 'IS'
The Iraqi military has said its troops recaptured a border crossing with Syria from the so-called "Islamic State" group.
IS claims Israel stabbing attack
For the first time "Islamic State" has claimed direct responsibility for an attack in Israel.
A future for Iraq's minorities?
Former Iraqi Immigration Minister Pascale Warda tells DW why the country's minorities may never be able to return home.
Russia says it may have killed 'IS' leader
Russia has announced that it is probing whether an airstrike in Syria killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in late May.
US to send 4,000 more troops to Afghanistan
The move follows concerns from top commanders that the Afghan army is struggling against a resurgent Taliban.
Raqqa: The cost of degrading the 'Islamic State'
An operation to recapture the group's stronghold in Syria has left scores of civilians dead. DW examines the situation.
Dozens of 'dead bodies' seen in besieged Marawi
A Philippine politician says residents have reported seeing scores of dead bodies on the streets after heavy clashes.
'China and Russia want US out of Afghanistan'
Analyst Paulo Casaca tells DW that the US must keep an eye on a hostile China-Pakistan-Russia alliance in Afghanistan.
Trump allows Pentagon to set Afghanistan troop numbers
Trump heeds Pentagon demand for more troops as the conflict in Afghanistan enters a new phase.
US-backed forces seize parts of 'IS' capital Raqqa
Human rights groups warn of the challenges presented by 160,000 civilians still living in the city.
Iraqi forces thwart desperate IS offensive
The militant group had launched a desperate bid to make gains amid the Iraqi-led offensive to recapture Mosul.
Iran's excluded Sunnis
Friederike Böge
After Wednesday's attacks, it's time to pay attention to Iran's Sunnis, FAZ's Friederike Böge writes.
US aircraft shoots down pro-regime drone in southern Syria
American army personnel have reported that the drone had fired on coalition forces in a "deconfliction zone."
IS 'kills hundreds of civilians' in Mosul
The UN says it has credible reports that IS has killed over 231 civilians in the Iraqi city of Mosul city since May 26.
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