Islamic state
Syria jihadists trapped in last square kilometer
Middle East
February 16, 2019
Syria jihadists trapped in last square kilometer
Islamic State group jihadists using tunnels and suicide bombers were mounting a desperate defense Thursday of their last square kilometer…
German arrest is first big catch for Syria investigators
Middle East
February 14, 2019
German arrest is first big catch for Syria investigators
GENEVA (Reuters) – Germany’s arrest of a high-ranking Syrian suspected of crimes against humanity marks the first big success for…
Islamic militants’ deadly resurgence threatens Nigeria polls
World
February 12, 2019
Islamic militants’ deadly resurgence threatens Nigeria polls
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Baba Inuwa was pleased to move back to his vegetable farm in Nigeria’s northeast, encouraged by…
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
Middle East
February 12, 2019
Acting Pentagon chief visits Iraq, discusses Syria withdrawal
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday for an unannounced visit to Iraq…
Caught in Syria, foreign jihadist suspects may face trial in Iraq
Middle East
February 10, 2019
Caught in Syria, foreign jihadist suspects may face trial in Iraq
Their home countries don’t want them and holding trials in Syria isn’t an option: now suspected foreign jihadists could end…
‘Heavy clashes’ as US-backed forces battle IS in Syria: monitor
Middle East
February 10, 2019
‘Heavy clashes’ as US-backed forces battle IS in Syria: monitor
US-backed forces were locked in fierce fighting as they pressed the battle against the last shred of the Islamic State…
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
Middle East
February 10, 2019
US-backed Syria force announces final push against IS
The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Saturday it had begun the “final battle” to oust the Islamic State group from…
Jihadists get life for deadly 2015 Tunisia attacks on tourists
Middle East
February 9, 2019
Jihadists get life for deadly 2015 Tunisia attacks on tourists
A Tunisian court has sentenced seven jihadists to life in prison over attacks at a museum and on a beach…
The race for Nigeria presidency in 2019
World
February 7, 2019
The race for Nigeria presidency in 2019
ABUJA (Reuters) – Nigerians will on Feb. 16 choose between two septuagenarians to lead Africa’s largest democracy: Nigeria’s President Muhammadu…
‘Get out of Syria,’ Iranian officials tell US
Middle East
February 6, 2019
‘Get out of Syria,’ Iranian officials tell US
GENEVA (Reuters) – Senior Iranian figures said on Wednesday that Syria was a top foreign policy priority and American troops…