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Islamic State forcing children, disabled into suicide cars: US

The barbaric tactic is a sign the IS group knows defeat is inevitable, officials say

Islamic State forcing children, disabled into suicide cars: US
Updated On : 24 Feb 2017 | 8:01 AM IST

Iraqi forces launch offensive against Islamic State on Mosul airport

The operation to recapture western Mosul was launched on February 19

Iraqi forces launch offensive against Islamic State on Mosul airport
Updated On : 23 Feb 2017 | 4:47 PM IST

Threats of violent Islamist & far-right extremism: What does research say?

The 9/11 attacks were perpetrated by Islamist extremists

Threats of violent Islamist & far-right extremism: What does research say?
Updated On : 22 Feb 2017 | 9:16 AM IST

Islamic State executes 5 Egyptians suspected of aiding army

Egyptian army claimed that it has killed 500 terrorists in the Sinai region since Sept 2015

Islamic State executes 5 Egyptians suspected of aiding army
Updated On : 11 Feb 2017 | 2:55 PM IST

Russia, Iran working to undermine US, NATO efforts in Afghanistan

Nicholson alleged that Russia has legitimised the Taliban with this false narrative of fighting IS

Russia, Iran working to undermine US, NATO efforts in Afghanistan
Updated On : 10 Feb 2017 | 8:03 AM IST

Islamic State shifting to dark web, increasing military pressure

The report stressed that IS was on the defensive militarily in several regions

Islamic State shifting to dark web, increasing military pressure
Updated On : 08 Feb 2017 | 10:17 AM IST

Islamic State terrorists sneaky, dirty rats: Donald Trump

Trump's rhetoric about IS is nothing new as at one point he said he would bomb the hell out of IS

Islamic State terrorists sneaky, dirty rats: Donald Trump
Updated On : 27 Jan 2017 | 10:07 AM IST

Islamic State targets middle class educated youth in India: NIA

28 of the 52 arrested Islamic State suspects were in the age group of 18-25: NIA

Islamic State targets middle class educated youth in India: NIA
Updated On : 20 Jan 2017 | 9:45 AM IST

Iraqi forces advance into Islamic State stronghold in Mosul

Battles in the two neighbourhoods left some 20 terrorists killed and a booby-trapped car destroyed

Iraqi forces advance into Islamic State stronghold in Mosul
Updated On : 11 Jan 2017 | 4:26 AM IST

Syria crisis: Top Islamic State commander killed, says US official

The official says that Abu Jandal al-Kuwaiti was killed near Tabqa Dam on Monday

Syria crisis: Top Islamic State commander killed, says US official
Updated On : 29 Dec 2016 | 8:28 AM IST

Islamic State video shows two captured Turkish soldiers 'burned alive'

The 19-minute footage was purportedly shot in the IS-declared "Aleppo Province" in northern Syria

Islamic State video shows two captured Turkish soldiers 'burned alive'
Updated On : 23 Dec 2016 | 8:07 AM IST

IS purchases products from Turkey, manufactures arms in Mosul in bulk: Report

The findings show that IS maintained a 'robust and reliable' supply chain between Turkey and Iraq

IS purchases products from Turkey, manufactures arms in Mosul in bulk: Report
Updated On : 14 Dec 2016 | 11:51 AM IST

Islamic State making 'last stand' in Libyan city: Pentagon

The IS group had held all of the Mediterranean port city as recently as early this summer, establishing a significant foothold in Libya

Islamic State making 'last stand' in Libyan city: Pentagon
Updated On : 02 Dec 2016 | 9:03 AM IST

Islamic State 'soldier' behind Ohio attack, Amaq says: SITE

The assailant was shot dead by police moments after the attack

Islamic State 'soldier' behind Ohio attack, Amaq says: SITE
Updated On : 30 Nov 2016 | 4:05 AM IST

German intelligence agent held over 'suspected Islamist plot'

He used several different names online and allegedly divulged information about the agency in chat rooms

German intelligence agent held over 'suspected Islamist plot'
Updated On : 30 Nov 2016 | 3:58 AM IST

Two Pakistanis among five ISIS militants killed in Afghanistan

Local security officials said that Pakistani identity cards, several weapons, including rocket launchers and machine guns were recovered

Two Pakistanis among five ISIS militants killed in Afghanistan
Updated On : 27 Nov 2016 | 2:06 AM IST

Islamic State beheads 15 Iraqi soldiers in Mosul

The soldiers were reportedly taken prisoners after clashes last week in southwestern Mosul

Islamic State beheads 15 Iraqi soldiers in Mosul
Updated On : 24 Nov 2016 | 8:34 AM IST

Dutch expert: Islamic State has 60-80 operatives in Europe

Schoof said military operations to oust the Islamic State from its self-declared caliphate in Syria and Iraq are scattering the extremist group's fighters and supporters

Dutch expert: Islamic State has 60-80 operatives in Europe
Updated On : 19 Nov 2016 | 2:38 PM IST

Melbourne airport, Quantas jet, Flinders St Station in Aus targeted in IS video

Several iconic Australian venues have appeared in a recent Islamic State (IS) terror group propaganda video.

Melbourne airport, Quantas jet, Flinders St Station in Aus targeted in IS video
Updated On : 18 Nov 2016 | 11:04 AM IST

Islamic State group increasing presence in Pakistan, recruiting heavily

Disgruntled Taliban fighters from Pakistan and Afghanistan have joined along with foreign fighters, mainly from central Asia

Islamic State group increasing presence in Pakistan, recruiting heavily
Updated On : 13 Nov 2016 | 2:37 PM IST