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'Islamic State' group
The 'Islamic State' group is an extremist organization
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German IS returnee charged with alleged slave abuse
Prosecutors have brought charges against a German woman who allegedly joined the so-called "Islamic State" in Syria.
Germany repatriates female IS members and their children
Foreign Minister Baerbock confirmed that nearly all German women who are willing to return have doen so.
US murder trial of British IS 'Beatles' jihadist begins
A member of the jihadist "Islamic State's" notorious four-member "Beatles" cell stands accused of kidnapping and murder.
'Islamic State' confirms leader's death
Little is known about the new "emir," the third person to lead the radical jihadi group since it was founded in 2014.
Rebuilding Iraqi churches as symbols of hope
Much effort is being put into rebuilding churches destroyed by the "Islamic State," as a message of hope for Christians.
Landmines prevent Iraq's displaced from returning home
Many internally displaced people in Iraq prefer living in camps to returning home due to uncleared mines and munitions.
Trial over 2016 killing of French priest begins
Three men have gone before a Paris court over their alleged role in the murder of 85-year-old Catholic priest.
What does the future hold for 'IS'?
The head of the "Islamic State" (IS) group was recently killed in a US military operation. How strong is IS now?
Paris terror trial: Main suspect gives first testimony
The suspect is alleged to have rented a car that was seen outside the Bataclan concert hall during the 2015 attacks.
US and Israel leaders discuss Iran, Syria
US President Joe Biden said that he was looking forward to a visit to Israel this year.
What happened to boys during a Syrian prison break?
Hundreds of boys are missing days after they were relocated following a prison break in Syria, a rights group has said.
IS leader dies during US raid in Syria
The US said the leader of the so-called "Islamic State" was "taken off the battlefield" in a raid in northwestern Syria.
In Syria and Iraq IS is still capable, but no global threat
The prison standoff shows the so-called "Islamic State" can fight locally, but is no global threat, experts say.
German woman on trial after joining IS as a teen
A German woman who went to Syria to join the extremist IS group as a 15-year-old is in the dock in the city of Halle.
Syria: Fighting continues after 'Islamic State' prison break
Syrian Kurdish forces backed by US troops are trying to regain control of a prison housing IS suspects.
Syria: 'Islamic State' militants attack al-Hasaka prison
Although a rights monitor reported that some inmates had fled, Kurdish-led forces said the escape attempt was thwarted.
How to bring IS extremists to justice
The German heading the UN's team on crimes of the "Islamic State" group explains where the quest for justice focuses.
Burkina Faso mourns 41 killed in 'insurgent' attack
The government declared a mourning period of two days after a suspected militant attack claimed 41 lives.
Why Christmas is such a big holiday in Iraq
More Iraqi Muslims are celebrating Christmas. Yet Iraq's Christians are a minority and some Muslim clerics are opposed.
France 'kills' aid worker murder suspect in Niger
The French army has said it has killed a senior "Islamic State" member over the 2020 attack on six French aid workers.
After tragedy, new freedoms for Yazidi women
Seven years after the "Islamic State" tragedy, the Yazidi community in Iraq is more open to the world.
End of an era? US ends combat mission in Iraq
The US will no longer have combat troops in Iraq, but there will only be small differences on the ground.
Canadian man who voiced IS propaganda films pleads guilty
Mohammed Khalifa was among the key members of the IS propaganda team. He provided narration for violent videos.
A new start in Germany after fleeing IS
As a Yazidi child, Farhad Alsilo had to flee the "Islamic State" in Iraq and landed in Germany. He shares his story.
Mozambique jihadis abduct 600 women, girls since 2018: HRW
A group allegedly tied to the "Islamic State" has "enslaved and sexually abused" its female victims in Mozambique.
Iraq: 'Islamic State' launch attacks in contested region
At least two Kurdish Peshmerga forces have been killed after IS militants launched an attack near Kirkuk.
German court finds former 'IS' member guilty of genocide
A German court has found a former "Islamic State" militant guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity.
German gets 10 years in prison for murder committed in Syria
Jihadi Nils D. has been found guilty of torturing a man to death while serving as guard at an "Islamic State" prison.
In Iraq, IS families tolerated but not trusted
Returning families of IS fighters in Iraq must turn to local initiatives for help since there is no official path home.
Who's behind the deadly bombings in Uganda?
The threat of terrorism hangs over Uganda in the wake of a wave of deadly suicide bombings
Deadly bomb blast in Shiite area of Kabul
At least one person has been killed in an explosion in Kabul. IS-K has previously targeted the Shiite neighborhood.
Indonesia's top cleric suspected of terror links
A leading Muslim cleric in Indonesia has been arrested on charges of funding Islamist attacks through a charity.
Vienna honors victims of terror attack 1 year later
Austrian leaders have taken part in a memorial service to remember the people killed in last year's attack.
Afghan families decry glorification of suicide bombers
A recent event to "honor" the Taliban's suicide bombers and their "sacrifices" has drawn heavy criticism from Afghans.
Iraq: 11 villagers killed in 'IS' attack
Iraqi officials have pointed the finger at "Islamic State" after at least 11 villagers were killed in an attack.
IS bride sentence an important sign to Yazidis
Matthias von Hein
The trial of a German IS wife wasn't only about the death of a 5-year-old girl. It was about justice for genocide.
German court imprisons IS bride for crimes against humanity
A Bavarian court has sentenced a German woman who allowed a 5-year-old Yazidi "slave" girl to die of thirst to 10 years.
Uganda: Police say restaurant blast is an act of terror
A 20-year-old waitress was killed and three others were injured at the blast at a grilled pork joint in Kampala.
What happened to the victims of Marawi's deadly siege?
Four years since the Philippines declared the end of a bloody siege, families are still looking for their loved ones.
Taliban pleads for recognition at Moscow talks
Officials from 10 different countries were attending the meeting with Taliban representatives.
US vows to pay relatives of drone strike victims
Washington has offered compensation for the relatives of civilians killed in a US drone strike in Kabul last August.
What will the Taliban do without an enemy to fight?
Taliban militants are struggling to define their purpose as the group switches from fighting to governance.
Iraqi forces capture deputy IS leader
Iraqi forces claim to have captured a high-ranking IS leader in an international operation.
Iraq: Soldiers, prisoners and IDPs head to polls early
Two day's ahead of Iraq's Sunday vote, certain groups have already been called to cast their ballot.
Germany repatriates women and children with links to 'IS'
The women are currently being held in custody. Foreign Minister Maas said they "will have to answer for their acts."
Taliban 'destroy' IS-K cell after Kabul mosque bombing
The Taliban claim to have killed several Islamic State members in a raid in Kabul after a bomb blast Sunday.
US charges suspected Canadian IS propagandist
The Eastern District of Virginia charged Mohammed Khalifa, a Saudi-born Canadian, with terrorism offenses.
'Sabaya' shows rescue of IS sex slaves
Hogir Hirori's award-winning documentary portrays the struggles of activists determined to save Yazidi girls and women.
Terror threat persists despite 'IS' Sahara leader's death
The killing of al-Sahrawi does not mean terror threat is over, analysts say.
French soldiers kill Islamic State leader in Sahel
French troops have killed the leader of the west African branch of IS according to French President Emmanuel Macron.
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