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Inside the mind of a suicide bomber
Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.Norwegian documentary-maker Pål Refsdal tries to show "the other side" in his documentary 'Dugma: The Button', in which he films the daily life of "martyrs in waiting" in Syria.
ISIL claims Minnesota attack
The ISIL-affiliated news agency Amaq says one of the group's followers carried out the stabbing attack that wounded at least eight people at a shopping mall in the US state of Minnesota on Saturday.The ISIL-affiliated news agency Amaq says one of the group's followers carried out the stabbing attack that wounded at least eight people at a shopping mall in the US state of Minnesota on Saturday.
Nadia Murad, Yazidi woman and survivor of ISIL atrocities, becomes UN Ambassador
Nadia Murad Basee Taha, a 23-year-old Yazidi woman who survived trafficking and sexual abuse at the hands of ISIL, has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United…Nadia Murad Basee Taha, a 23-year-old Yazidi woman who survived trafficking and sexual abuse at the hands of ISIL, has been appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the United…
UK intervention in Libya based on 'flawed intelligence', MPs release damning report
Britain’s intervention in Libya in 2011 was based on ‘flawed intelligence’ and hastened the country’s spiral into political and economic chaos.Britain’s intervention in Libya in 2011 was based on ‘flawed intelligence’ and hastened the country’s spiral into political and economic chaos.
Three Syrians with suspected ISIL links arrested after German police raids
Three Syrian nationals suspected of being on an ISIL mission are arrested by German policeThree Syrian nationals suspected of being on an ISIL mission are arrested by German police
Woman charged over foiled Paris terror plot
French prosecutors have charged one of four women arrested over a foiled terror attack near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.French prosecutors have charged one of four women arrested over a foiled terror attack near Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
Foiled Paris attack suspect 'engaged' to Normandy priest killer
One of three women arrested over a foiled attack in Paris had been “promised as a bride” to two men behind attacks on police officers and a priest earlier this year, the Paris prosecutor said on FridaOne of three women arrested over a foiled attack in Paris had been “promised as a bride” to two men behind attacks on police officers and a priest earlier this year, the Paris prosecutor said on Frida
Syrian forces retake key Aleppo district
Syrian army forces and their allies have recaptured the whole Ramousah district of Aleppo, according to a monitor.Syrian army forces and their allies have recaptured the whole Ramousah district of Aleppo, according to a monitor.
Syrian refugees return home and praise Turkish military action
Turkish officials say nearly 300 Syrians have gone back to the town of Jarablus; marking the first formal return of civilians since Turkey launched a massive military campaign last month against IslamTurkish officials say nearly 300 Syrians have gone back to the town of Jarablus; marking the first formal return of civilians since Turkey launched a massive military campaign last month against Islam
ISIL claims responsibility for deadly Baghdad bomb blast
A car bomb explosion near a hospital in central Baghdad has left at least nine people dead.A car bomb explosion near a hospital in central Baghdad has left at least nine people dead.
Wave of ISIL-claimed bombings in Syria kills at least 40
Six bombings claimed by the self-styled Islamic State hit government-held areas and a Kurdish-controlled province on Monday.Six bombings claimed by the self-styled Islamic State hit government-held areas and a Kurdish-controlled province on Monday.
Stalemate on Syria: Putin and Obama fail to find deal to end bloodshed
Every picture tells a story.Every picture tells a story.
US and Russia fail to reach Syria deal at G20
US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been unable to reach an agreement on ending the violence in Syria.US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin have been unable to reach an agreement on ending the violence in Syria.
Turkish-backed rebels clear ISIL militants from Turkey-Syria border
Turkish forces backed by Syrian rebels say they have driven ISIL militants out of territory along the Syrian border with Turkey.Turkish forces backed by Syrian rebels say they have driven ISIL militants out of territory along the Syrian border with Turkey.
Turkish-backed incursion 'liberates' 400 sq km of northern Syria - President Erdogan
A Turkish-backed incursion Syria has liberated a vast swath of land from terrorists, according to Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.A Turkish-backed incursion Syria has liberated a vast swath of land from terrorists, according to Turkey’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Australia to expand anti-ISIL campaign in Iraq and Syria
Australia is to expand air strikes on ISIL – but must change its law first.Australia is to expand air strikes on ISIL – but must change its law first.
ISIL spokesperson killed in Syria, group announces
One of ISIL’s most prominent leaders has been killed in Syria, according to the group’s Aamaq news agency.One of ISIL’s most prominent leaders has been killed in Syria, according to the group’s Aamaq news agency.
Libyan forces 'totally liberate' district of Sirte from ISIL
Forces loyal to the UN-backed government in Libya say they have re-taken a residential neighbourhood from ISIL in Sirte.Forces loyal to the UN-backed government in Libya say they have re-taken a residential neighbourhood from ISIL in Sirte.
ISIL-claimed suicide bomb attack kills at least 60 in Aden, Yemen
Hospital officials in the Yemeni port city of Aden say at least 60 people have died and dozens were injured in an ISIL-claimed suicide bomb attack on a military…Hospital officials in the Yemeni port city of Aden say at least 60 people have died and dozens were injured in an ISIL-claimed suicide bomb attack on a military…
Turkish PM says Syria border must be cleansed of threats
Turkey’s prime minister says any Kurdish entity at its border will not be tolerated.Turkey’s prime minister says any Kurdish entity at its border will not be tolerated.
Kerry and Lavrov arrive in Geneva for talks on Syria
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Geneva ahead of talks on Friday to work through an agreement on fighting the so-called Islamic State group in…Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Geneva ahead of talks on Friday to work through an agreement on fighting the so-called Islamic State group in…
Turkey vows to push back PYD fighters from Syrian border
Turkey’s Defence Minister says its armed forces are hoping to push the Syrian Kurdish PYD fighters further east in Jarablus within a week.Turkey’s Defence Minister says its armed forces are hoping to push the Syrian Kurdish PYD fighters further east in Jarablus within a week.
Syrian government troops behind two toxic gas attacks, report concludes
It has long been suspected and now an official investigation reportedly concludes that government troops were behind two toxic gas attacks in Syria.It has long been suspected and now an official investigation reportedly concludes that government troops were behind two toxic gas attacks in Syria.
Turkey sends tanks into Syria
A Turkish-backed operation has begun to rid Syria’s northern border of ISIL militants and the Kurdish PYD, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed.A Turkish-backed operation has begun to rid Syria’s northern border of ISIL militants and the Kurdish PYD, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has confirmed.
Iraqi forces inch closer to ISIL-held Mosul
Iraqi forces meet resistance in an operation to re-take the town of Qayyarah as they move ever closer towards the ISIL stronghold of MosulIraqi forces meet resistance in an operation to re-take the town of Qayyarah as they move ever closer towards the ISIL stronghold of Mosul
Turkey bombards ISIL positions in northern Syria
Turkey has bombarded ISIL and Kurdish militia positions in northern Syria, following a wedding suicide bombing which killed more than 50 people.Turkey has bombarded ISIL and Kurdish militia positions in northern Syria, following a wedding suicide bombing which killed more than 50 people.
Trial begins in Germany of "ISIL fighter" accused of mutilating a corpse
The trial has begun in Frankfurt of a German man accused of being a member of ISIL and of taking part in the mutilation of a body while on Syrian soil.The trial has begun in Frankfurt of a German man accused of being a member of ISIL and of taking part in the mutilation of a body while on Syrian soil.
Russia stops using Iranian airbase to launch Syria air strikes
Russia has suddenly stopped using an Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes in Syria.Russia has suddenly stopped using an Iranian airbase to launch airstrikes in Syria.
French forces bombard ISIL as new fighting complicates Syria's war
French forces have bombarded ISIL targets in the Syrian city of Raqqa, apparently destroying a heavy weapons storage and maintenance centre.French forces have bombarded ISIL targets in the Syrian city of Raqqa, apparently destroying a heavy weapons storage and maintenance centre.
France destroy's ISIL weapons storage facility in Raqqa
France has carried out airstrikes against an ISIL target in the Syrian city of Raqqa.France has carried out airstrikes against an ISIL target in the Syrian city of Raqqa.