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'Islamic State' group
The 'Islamic State' group is an extremist organization
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Syrians speak with placards instead of guns
For the first time in years, hundreds of Syrians used a ceasefire to resume anti-government protests that began in 2011.
'IS' fighter sentenced in Germany
A court in Dusseldorf has sentenced Nils D. to four years and six months in jail for being a member of a terrorist group
Water as a weapon
The decline of "IS" now actually poses another kind of threat.
France, Britain ink drone deal at security summit
Paris and London have pledged to invest 2 billion euros for a new generation of armed drones to deploy by 2030.
German doctor with alleged ties to IS arrested
German police have arrested a 33-year-old German from Mannheim who is accused of aiding a suicide attack in Iraq.
Jordan deters 'IS' attack
State troopers have killed several militants of the "Islamic State" who were planning to carry out an attack in Jordan.
UK troops sent to Libya-Tunisia border
Defense Minister Michael Fallon tells parliament a team of 20 troops are moving to Tunisia to stop illegal border entry.
Resurrecting Palmyra's legendary architecture
"Palmyra: What survives?" is an exhibition which revives the city's heritage - through 18th century drawings.
Syria truce allows UN to bolster aid
The ceasefire in Syria appeared to be holding despite minor violations, allowing the UN to deliver lifesaving aid.
Suicide bombers strike Abu Ghraib, Baghdad
At least 39 people have been killed in twin 'IS' attacks on the outskirts of Baghdad.
Shaky Syria ceasefire sticks on second day
Hostilities have largely ceased in parts of the conflict-ridden nation in the wake of a new peace deal.
Germany says passports from 'IS'-controlled areas invalid
The Interior Ministry confirmed that documents issued from territory controlled by "IS" are no longer valid forms of ID.
Syria's ceasefire: Many players, many obstacles
The ceasefire has its weaknesses - but it's the best hope yet of progress in Syria.
WorldLink
On this week's show, we take a closer look at what Britain potentially leaving the EU would mean for Germany. We'll also hear how British expats in Berlin feel about the prospect of a Brexit. Plus, journalists facing death threats in Ireland, the Syrian activist on Islamic State's hit list, and the young Iraqi refugee with a talent for painting.
In the crosshairs of IS
Abdalaziz Alhamza (left) has made Berlin his home after fleeing the "Islamic State" in Syria two years ago. But although he's far from the jihadists' sphere of control, he feels far from safe. Alhamza is campaigning to expose the militants' human rights abuses in his home city Raqqa. It's important work, but it's also made him a target.
Jihadis returning to Germany viewed as war criminals
Cases against "IS" fighters are increasing in Germany. Prosecutors say charges for supporting terrorism are too weak.
Returning to Aleppo
Fearing a possible siege in Aleppo, many Syrian refugees want to go back.
Gebran Bassil on Conflict Zone
How long until Lebanon is overwhelmed by its political paralysis? On Conflict Zone is Lebanese FM Gebran Bassil.
Libyan forces wrest Benghazi from militants
Libya's army chief says the breakthrough was the result of "much patience."
IS threatens Assad's Aleppo push
"Islamic State" militants have tightened their grip on the main supply road to Syria's biggest city.
Lebanon, the next failed state?
Wracked by political paralysis and overwhelmed by refugees, can the Lebanese Foreign Minister cope?
More than 800 people leave Germany to join IS
According to a report, more than 800 Islamists have left Germany to join jihadi groups such as the "Islamic State."
US, Russia announce Syria ceasefire
Despite doubts from the Syrian government, a new peace deal has been agreed upon to end the country's civil war.
IS releases kidnapped Christians after payment
The last of nearly 250 Assyrian Christians kidnapped by the "Islamic State" have been released in exchange for a ransom.
Twin car bombs kill nearly 50 in Syria's Homs
The bombings have killed civilians tied to Assad's Alawite sect.
Serbians likely killed in US airstrike in Libya
Two abducted Serbian embassy staff were killed in a US airstrike targeting "Islamic State" in Libya.
Intelligence agencies to increase collaboration
European domestic security services have formed a platform to simplify and speed up the exchange of intelligence.
US strikes 'Islamic State' in Libya
US officials say they have targeted IS bases in Libya where the jihadhist group has increased its activities.
Iraq sentences 40 'IS' members to death
A Baghdad court has sentenced scores of captured "Islamic State" (IS) fighters to death over their role in 2014 killing.
Turks, Saudis prefer war in Syria: Hezbollah
Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah says Turkey and Saudi Arabia have an ulterior motive to send troops to Syria.
Kidnapped Americans resurface in Iraq
Three US citizens abducted in Iraq in January have been handed over to the US embassy in Baghdad.
Ten arrested in Brussels terror raids
In a series of raids in Brussels, Belgian police arrests 10 people with suspected ties so-called Islamic State.
Syrian couple shows the world love can win everything
Syrian couple shows love can overcome it all
'IS' and economy force Kurds out of Iraq
People are leaving Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan en masse.
Saudi deploys aircraft in Turkey
Saudi Arabia sends warplanes to Turkey to help fight against 'Islamic State' militants in Syria.
Turkish-Saudi ground troops to Syria?
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Ankara and Riyadh could send troops to fight Islamic State in Syria.
Iraqi PM announces plan to retake Mosul
In a DW interview, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi has said that Baghdad is readying a full offensive against "IS."
Munich Security Conference begins
Leaders and representatives of 30 countries have arrived in Munich to attend the annual security summit.
CIA: 'IS' capable of making chemical weapons
The head of the CIA has said 'Islamic State' militants have the ability to create small amounts of chemical weapons.
Germany offers 500 million euro credit to Iraq
Germany has agreed to give millions of euros worth of credit to Iraq in order to help rebuild the war-torn nation.
North Korea has restarted plutonium reactor
The Director of US National Intelligence has issued his annual report on the major threats facing Washington.
Intervention in Libya?
The European Union may need to engage militarily in Libya, the head of the Munich Security Conference says.
IS widow charged in hostage's death
A court in Virginia charged the wife of a dead 'Islamic State' leader with conspiracy in the death of a US aid worker.
Canada announces end to Syria bombing
Ottawa has given the end date for its airstrike campaign in Syria as February 22.
UN probe: Damascus 'exterminates' prisoners
Prisoners in Syrian jails are being tortured and killed with "total impunity," UN investigators said.
Russia arrests 'IS members' over terror plot
Russian FSB claims it has discovered a bomb-making laboratory in Yekaterinburg and arrested seven IS terrorists.
German police conduct anti-terror raids in Mainz
German police have searched the apartments of two suspected terrorists in the western city.
UAE ready to send ground forces to Syria
The UAE has said it's prepared to send ground troops to Syria as part of the international coalition fighting IS.
Spanish police arrest terror suspects
Spanish police have arrested terror suspects in Alicante, Valencia and the North African enclave of Ceuta.
Perilous proposition
Rainer Sollich
A proposal to deploy Saudi troops in Syria will make things even more dangerous, writes DW's Rainer Sollich.
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