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American who joined and escaped Islamic State gets 20 years imprisonment

Twenty-seven-year-old Mohamad Khweis of Alexandria, Virginia, was sentenced in federal court

American who joined and escaped Islamic State gets 20 years imprisonment
Updated On : 28 Oct 2017 | 11:35 AM IST

IS executed 116 in revenge campaign before losing Syrian town: Monitor

IS has over a period of 20 days executed more than 116 civilians in reprisal killings

IS executed 116 in revenge campaign before losing Syrian town: Monitor
Updated On : 23 Oct 2017 | 2:45 PM IST

Islamic State lost 87% of territory seized in 2014: US-led coalition

The announcement by the coalition, which has carried out thousands of air strikes against the jihadists

Islamic State lost 87% of territory seized in 2014: US-led coalition
Updated On : 17 Oct 2017 | 10:18 PM IST

Iranians among 52 dead in Iraq attacks claimed by IS

The toll makes it deadliest IS attack in Iraq since pro-govt forces drove the jihadists out of second city Mosul in July

Iranians among 52 dead in Iraq attacks claimed by IS
Updated On : 14 Sep 2017 | 10:11 PM IST

Are Islamic State recruits more street gang members than zealots?

There are two theories why these individuals pledge allegiance to the group

Are Islamic State recruits more street gang members than zealots?
Updated On : 21 Aug 2017 | 8:43 AM IST

In the name of Lebanon, we begin offensive against IS: Lebanese army

Lebanese army will attack the Islamic State group near Syria border

In the name of Lebanon, we begin offensive against IS: Lebanese army
Updated On : 19 Aug 2017 | 12:53 PM IST

86 Islamic State insurgents killed in airstrikes by Afghan forces

Security forces carried out 41 airstrikes and 33 ground operations against ISIS in a single day

86 Islamic State insurgents killed in airstrikes by Afghan forces
Updated On : 19 Aug 2017 | 9:45 AM IST

ISIS blows Mosul mosque where Baghdadi became 'caliph'; blames US

The destruction of two of Mosul's best-known landmarks comes on the fourth day of an Iraqi offensive

ISIS blows Mosul mosque where Baghdadi became 'caliph'; blames US
Updated On : 22 Jun 2017 | 9:56 AM IST

100,000 civilians held by ISIS in Mosul's Old City as 'human shield'

Iraqi forces are fighting to retake Mosul from Islamic State

100,000 civilians held by ISIS in Mosul's Old City as 'human shield'
Updated On : 16 Jun 2017 | 5:49 PM IST

Islamic State calls for more terror attacks in US, Europe during Ramadan

The terror group released an audio message urging followers to carry out threatening attacks

Islamic State calls for more terror attacks in US, Europe during Ramadan
Updated On : 13 Jun 2017 | 10:12 AM IST

Five Islamic State terrorists held in Pakistan, explosives recovered

The held IS terrorists have been booked under the anti-terrorism act

Five Islamic State terrorists held in Pakistan, explosives recovered
Updated On : 11 Jun 2017 | 10:44 AM IST

Manchester attack: Killing children is the new norm for Islamic State

IS propaganda machine uses graphic images of dead children to whip up their base, motivate people

Manchester attack: Killing children is the new norm for Islamic State
Updated On : 24 May 2017 | 1:45 PM IST

Islamic State to Muslims in Egypt: Stay away from Christians, army, police

We do not accept that one of you is hurt in the operations against these apostates: ISIS to Muslims

Islamic State to Muslims in Egypt: Stay away from Christians, army, police
Updated On : 06 May 2017 | 12:54 PM IST

Islamic state leader reportedly killed in Afghanistan: Pentagon

Abdul Hasib was killed in a raid conducted by the US Army Rangers earlier this week

Islamic state leader reportedly killed in Afghanistan: Pentagon
Updated On : 29 Apr 2017 | 1:34 PM IST

Delhi police cracks Islamic State terror module, three suspects arrested

An investigation is currently underway in this regard

Delhi police cracks Islamic State terror module, three suspects arrested
Updated On : 20 Apr 2017 | 12:18 PM IST

IS propaganda team killed in Iraq air strike: US-led coalition

'Ibrahim Al-Ansari was an 'important ISIS leader,' US-led coalition said

IS propaganda team killed in Iraq air strike: US-led coalition
Updated On : 31 Mar 2017 | 8:36 AM IST

IS in India: Chargesheets filed against 8 suspected members in Kerala court

Their leader Shajeer Mangalassery is absconding and suspected to be in Afghanistan

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Updated On : 30 Mar 2017 | 10:12 AM IST

IS claims responsibility for London attack; attacker was British born

Police arrested eight people at six locations in London and Birmingham

IS claims responsibility for London attack; attacker was British born
Updated On : 23 Mar 2017 | 6:51 PM IST

Iraq air force strikes IS targets in Syria

Strike is believed to be the first of its kind by Iraqi jets on Syrian territory

Iraq air force strikes IS targets in Syria
Updated On : 24 Feb 2017 | 9:54 PM IST

Iraqi forces enter west Mosul neighbourhood for first time: Commander

Iraqi forces secured the east side of Mosul a month ago

Iraqi forces enter west Mosul neighbourhood for first time: Commander
Updated On : 24 Feb 2017 | 7:56 PM IST