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Islamic State attacks kill at least 15 Syrian fighters in Aleppo, Al-Raqqa

After the attack, clashes between both sides erupted in the area

Islamic State attacks kill at least 15 Syrian fighters in Aleppo, Al-Raqqa
Updated On : 13 Nov 2016 | 10:52 AM IST

Iraqi Special Forces strikes at Mosul district, IS responds with missiles

Inside the village, white flags are raised by the residents to show that they wouldn't resist Iraqi forces' advance.

Iraqi Special Forces strikes at Mosul district, IS responds with missiles
Updated On : 01 Nov 2016 | 7:53 PM IST

Liberation of Mosul must be followed by dialogue: UN

An estimated 200,000 people are anticipated to be displaced in the coming weeks of the offensive

Liberation of Mosul must be followed by dialogue: UN
Updated On : 19 Oct 2016 | 9:43 AM IST

Money man behind Bangladesh cafe attack has joined IS in Syria, claim police

The July attack in Dhaka's diplomatic quarter was claimed by Islamic State and was one of the most brazen

Money man behind Bangladesh cafe attack has joined IS in Syria, claim police
Updated On : 18 Oct 2016 | 8:09 PM IST

Turkish air force jets joined in Mosul operation: Iraq PM Binali Yildirim

Mosul was captured by Islamic State (IS) jihadists in in June 2014

Turkish air force jets joined in Mosul operation: Iraq PM Binali Yildirim
Updated On : 18 Oct 2016 | 4:44 PM IST

Dislodging ISIS from Mosul a significant strategic game: US

Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said termed the operation a decisive moment in the counter-ISIS campaign

Dislodging ISIS from Mosul a significant strategic game: US
Updated On : 18 Oct 2016 | 8:47 AM IST

Mosul offensive a 'decisive moment' in anti-IS campaign: US

Ashton Carter promised continued support for Iraq

Mosul offensive a 'decisive moment' in anti-IS campaign: US
Updated On : 17 Oct 2016 | 8:21 AM IST

ISIS, Taliban faction responsible for killing three soldiers in Peshawar

Earlier both groups had claimed responsibility for another attack in Quetta, where a suicide bombing targetting a hospital had killed 74 people in August

ISIS, Taliban faction responsible for killing three soldiers in Peshawar
Updated On : 24 Sep 2016 | 3:45 PM IST

Telugu teachers rescued from IS captivity in Libya return home

Two teachers of the University of Sirte were abducted by IS terrorists on July 29, 2015

Telugu teachers rescued from IS captivity in Libya return home
Updated On : 24 Sep 2016 | 2:34 PM IST

Eight Islamic State militants held in Pakistan's Punjab

Counter-Terrorism Department seized 1,600-kg explosives, safety fuse and four non-electric detonators from them

Eight Islamic State militants held in Pakistan's Punjab
Updated On : 17 Sep 2016 | 4:21 PM IST

IS spokesman al-Adnani killed in US air strike: Pentagon

Senior Islamic State leader and spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani in northern Syria has been killed

IS spokesman al-Adnani killed in US air strike: Pentagon
Updated On : 13 Sep 2016 | 8:54 AM IST

3 British-Muslims jailed for funding ISIS in Syria

They donated 10,000 pound to a relative in Islamic State controlled territory in Syria

3 British-Muslims jailed for funding ISIS in Syria
Updated On : 10 Sep 2016 | 4:35 PM IST

IS announces death of Australian jihadist in Syria

Ten attacks have been foiled in Australia since the country raised its alert level to high in 2014

IS announces death of Australian jihadist in Syria
Updated On : 06 Sep 2016 | 4:59 PM IST

Wave of IS-claimed bombings in Syria kill at least 48

IS-run Aamaq news agency said the attacks included six suicide bombings and one remotely detonated blast. Most targeted security forces

Wave of IS-claimed bombings in Syria kill at least 48
Updated On : 06 Sep 2016 | 9:33 AM IST

US airstrike kills senior Islamic State leader in Syria

Abu Muhammad al-Adnani had served as principal architect of the terror group's external operations and as its chief spokesman

US airstrike kills senior Islamic State leader in Syria
Updated On : 31 Aug 2016 | 9:08 AM IST

Islamic State buried thousands in 72 mass graves

Islamic State made never made an attempt to hide its atrocities, in fact it has always boasted of them

Islamic State buried thousands in 72 mass graves
Updated On : 30 Aug 2016 | 2:11 PM IST

Islamic State turns to Telegram app after Twitter crackdown

IS followers, on Telegram are laying out detailed plans to conduct bombing attacks in the west

Islamic State turns to Telegram app after Twitter crackdown
Updated On : 29 Aug 2016 | 5:46 PM IST

IS executes 40 persons in Iraq

Victims were executed over charges of conspiring against the IS rule in Mosul

IS executes 40 persons in Iraq
Updated On : 22 Aug 2016 | 9:24 AM IST

Child bomber in Turkey not the only violent use of children

IS videos have shown boys killing IS opponents through beheadings and shootings

Child bomber in Turkey not the only violent use of children
Updated On : 22 Aug 2016 | 9:20 AM IST

IS frees hundreds of 'human shields' in Syria

Fleeing jihadists took around 2,000 civilians, including women and children, on Friday to ward off air strikes

IS frees hundreds of 'human shields' in Syria
Updated On : 13 Aug 2016 | 8:48 PM IST