Islamic state

Iraqi troops on southern front battle for last town before Mosul
Middle East

Iraqi troops on southern front battle for last town before Mosul

Iraqi troops advancing towards Mosul battled on Saturday for the last town left between them and the Islamic State stronghold…
Iraqi forces say six Mosul districts seized from Islamic State
Middle East

Iraqi forces say six Mosul districts seized from Islamic State

Iraqi special forces recaptured six districts of eastern Mosul on Friday, a military statement said, expanding the army's foothold in…
Saudi Arabia says arrests Islamic State suspects plotting attacks
Middle East

Saudi Arabia says arrests Islamic State suspects plotting attacks

Saudi Arabia has arrested at least eight suspected militants plotting killings and a car bombing, the Interior Ministry said on…
Iraqi forces edge closer to Mosul on southern fronts
Middle East

Iraqi forces edge closer to Mosul on southern fronts

Iraqi troops and security forces advanced towards Mosul from the south and southeast of the city on Sunday, Iraqi officials…
Islamic State claims responsibility for attack outside U.S. embassy in Nairobi
World

Islamic State claims responsibility for attack outside U.S. embassy in Nairobi

A follower of Islamic State was responsible for an attack last week on a Kenyan police officer outside a U.S.…
14 policemen detained over Ismailia prison-break
Egypt

14 policemen detained over Ismailia prison-break

The prosecution office in Ismailia governorate ordered the detention of 14 policemen on Sunday for a period of four days…
Turkey, Iraq reach agreement ‘in principle’ on Mosul, U.S. says
Middle East

Turkey, Iraq reach agreement ‘in principle’ on Mosul, U.S. says

Turkey and Iraq have reached an agreement in principle that could eventually allow a Turkish role in the campaign to…
Two killed, one injured in Ismailia prison-break
Egypt

Two killed, one injured in Ismailia prison-break

A senior police officer and a civilian were shot dead and a low-ranking policeman was injured on Thursday night when…
Syrian rebels seize village where Islamic State promised final battle
Middle East

Syrian rebels seize village where Islamic State promised final battle

Syrian rebels said they captured the village of Dabiq from Islamic State on Sunday, forcing the jihadist group from a…
Military conducts Sinai airstrikes in response to Friday’s attack by Islamic State
Egypt

Military conducts Sinai airstrikes in response to Friday’s attack by Islamic State

The Egyptian military said on Saturday it had launched several airstrikes targeting terrorist elements in North Sinai in retaliation for…
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