Air strikes hit Islamic State in eastern Syria: monitor
BEIRUT: Air strikes, believed to have been carried out by U.S.-led forces, hit Islamic State and… Read More
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Iraq
Iranian official: Ready to join anti-ISIL coalition, but with nuclear flexibility
UNITED NATIONS: Iran is ready to work with the United States and its allies to… Read More
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British journalist purportedly shown in ISIL propaganda video
BEIRUT: Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria released a video on Thursday that… Read More
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U.S. airstrikes boost Islamic State, more hostages possible -FBI
WASHINGTON: Support for Islamic State increased after U.S. airstrikes began in Iraq and the militant… Read More
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US NSA chief tells Iraq’s tech-savvy ISIL: ‘I’m watching’
WASHINGTON: While U.S. military leaders appeared before Congress to outline their strategy to fight Islamic… Read More
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Kerry opposes Iran role in anti-Islamic State coalition
WASHINGTON: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday it was "not appropriate" for… Read More
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ISIL’s Twitter silence raises questions
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON: Islamic State's Twitter users, which have trumpeted the group's violent acts and world… Read More
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US wins Arab support for Syria/Iraq military campaign
JEDDAH: The United States signed up Arab allies on Thursday to a "coordinated military campaign"… Read More
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US President says will not allow ‘safe haven’ for ISIL militants
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama told Americans on Wednesday he would not hesitate to attack Islamic… Read More
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Iraqi parliament approves new government headed by Haider al-Abadi
BAGHDAD: Iraq's parliament approved a new government headed by Haider al-Abadi as prime minister on… Read More
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Eighteen Islamic State militants killed in Syrian raids
AMMAN: Eighteen foreign fighters from the Islamic State, including an American jihadist, were killed in… Read More
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Al Qaeda announces India wing, renews loyalty to Taliban chief
DUBAI: Al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahri on Wednesday announced the formation of an Indian… Read More
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ISIL issues video of beheading of U.S. hostage Steven Sotloff
A masked figure in the video seen by Reuters also issued a threat against a… Read More
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Saudi Arabia says it arrests 88 for preparing ‘terrorist’ raids
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has detained 88 people, more than half of them Saudis, on suspicion… Read More
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UN to send team to investigate ISIL crimes in Iraq
GENEVA: The United Nations agreed on Monday to send investigators to Iraq to examine crimes… Read More
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ISIL a ‘great’ threat to Britain’s security: Cameron
WASHINGTON: Britain raised its terrorism alert on Friday to the second-highest level with Prime Minister… Read More
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ISIL executes soldiers, takes hostages at Syria base
BEIRUT: Islamic State militants have executed Syrian army soldiers and are holding a group hostage… Read More
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Islamic State accused of mass killings by U.N.
GENEVA/BAGHDAD: The United Nations on Monday condemned "appalling, widespread" crimes by Islamic State forces in Iraq,… Read More
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Bombs kill at least 35 across Iraq a day after mosque shooting
BAGHDAD: Bombings across Iraq killed at least 35 people in attacks that appeared to be… Read More
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Obama may seek new funds to battle Iraq’s ISIL: Senate aide
WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama could ask the U.S. Congress in coming weeks to approve new… Read More
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