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Five suspected ISIL members arrested in pan-European police operation
Five suspected members of an ISIL terror cell have been arrested after coordinated police raids in Spain, Belgium and Germany.Five suspected members of an ISIL terror cell have been arrested after coordinated police raids in Spain, Belgium and Germany.
Nine years in jail for destroying Mali's shrines
Some say they are prepared to forgive Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi for the destruction of 10 mausoleums and religious sites in Timbuktu during Mali's 2012 conflict.Some say they are prepared to forgive Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi for the destruction of 10 mausoleums and religious sites in Timbuktu during Mali's 2012 conflict.
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.
Pope Francis declares murdered French priest a 'martyr'
Pope Francis has described a priest who was killed by two Islamist extremists as a martyr.Pope Francis has described a priest who was killed by two Islamist extremists as a martyr.
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.
Syria: top commander of former Nusra group 'killed' near Aleppo
A top commander of the militant group formerly known as al-Nusra Front has been killed in an airstrike near the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo, rebel sources have…A top commander of the militant group formerly known as al-Nusra Front has been killed in an airstrike near the embattled Syrian city of Aleppo, rebel sources have…
Al-Shabaab kill ten in Mogadishu restaurant attack
Al-Shabaab militants have killed ten people in a car bomb attack in Somalia.Al-Shabaab militants have killed ten people in a car bomb attack in Somalia.
Game over for ISIL? Libyan forces closer to capturing Sirte
It has been the most significant stronghold for ISIL outside Syria and Iraq.It has been the most significant stronghold for ISIL outside Syria and Iraq.
Islamic extremist pleads guilty in The Hague
Malian citizen Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi’s trial in the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a legal first.Malian citizen Ahmad al-Faqi al-Mahdi’s trial in the International Criminal Court in The Hague is a legal first.
Four militants killed in Russia anti-terror raid
Four militants have been killed after Russian special forces stormed an apartment in St Petersburg as part of an anti-terrorism operation – according to…Four militants have been killed after Russian special forces stormed an apartment in St Petersburg as part of an anti-terrorism operation – according to…
Radical UK cleric guilty of supporting ISIL
Anjem Choudary, one of Britain's most high profile 'hate preachers' was sentenced to 10 years in jail after being found guilty of inviting support for the militant organisation.Anjem Choudary, one of Britain's most high profile 'hate preachers' was sentenced to 10 years in jail after being found guilty of inviting support for the militant organisation.
Battle for Mosul: Kurdish forces capture dozen villages from ISIL
Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq say they have made major gains near Mosul, capturing a dozen villages from ISIL.Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq say they have made major gains near Mosul, capturing a dozen villages from ISIL.
ISIL tactics on exporting terror abroad
Since the restoration of the caliphate on June 29, 2014 under the rule of the self-proclaimed caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi the so-called Islamic state called on foreign jihadists to take their terror cSince the restoration of the caliphate on June 29, 2014 under the rule of the self-proclaimed caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi the so-called Islamic state called on foreign jihadists to take their terror c
Liberation of northern Syrian city of Manbij is major blow to IS
The people of Manbij have been celebrating their liberation from the so-called Islamic State group. The fate of civilians taken as human shields remains unclear.The people of Manbij have been celebrating their liberation from the so-called Islamic State group. The fate of civilians taken as human shields remains unclear.
ISIL forced out of strategic Syrian city of Manbij
US-backed Kurdish and Arab fighters say they have seized full control of the northern Syrian city of Manbij, liberating more than 2,000 civilian hostages who had been held as human…US-backed Kurdish and Arab fighters say they have seized full control of the northern Syrian city of Manbij, liberating more than 2,000 civilian hostages who had been held as human…
Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde visit Charleroi attack site
The king and queen of Belgium have visited the scene of the attack in Charleroi where two female police officers were injured by a machete-wielding Algerian man.The king and queen of Belgium have visited the scene of the attack in Charleroi where two female police officers were injured by a machete-wielding Algerian man.
Poland will not agree to 'imposed immigration - president's advisor
Poland will not agree with “imposed immigration,” according to president’s senior advisor Krzysztof Szczerski.Poland will not agree with “imposed immigration,” according to president’s senior advisor Krzysztof Szczerski.
Foreign tourists injured in Afghan attack
Government officials say gunmen attacked their convoy as it passed through western Herat province.Government officials say gunmen attacked their convoy as it passed through western Herat province.
US air strikes help Libyan forces tackle Islamic State in Sirte
Libyan forces with support from US air strikes are continuing to fight against Islamic State in the coastal city of Sirte.Libyan forces with support from US air strikes are continuing to fight against Islamic State in the coastal city of Sirte.
France: Islamic Funding Reform
The organization and financing of the Muslim faith in France, has come under fire from politicians after the succession of jihadist attacks in recent months.The organization and financing of the Muslim faith in France, has come under fire from politicians after the succession of jihadist attacks in recent months.
Angela Merkel stands by refugee policy after attacks in Germany
The German Chancellor interrupted her summer holidays to defend her open-door refugee policy following recent attacks in Germany.The German Chancellor interrupted her summer holidays to defend her open-door refugee policy following recent attacks in Germany.
"France is still France, Mr Trump"
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls reacted with anger at US Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s assertion that “France is no longer France”.French Prime Minister Manuel Valls reacted with anger at US Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s assertion that “France is no longer France”.
Nice attack: planned in advance with accomplices
Parisian prosecutor Francois Molins revealed on Thursday that the Nice attacker did not act alone.Parisian prosecutor Francois Molins revealed on Thursday that the Nice attacker did not act alone.
Boosted reservist force a 'National Guard' for France, says Hollande
Francois Hollande has called on reservists to boost security in the wake of the attack in Nice.Francois Hollande has called on reservists to boost security in the wake of the attack in Nice.
German train attacker vowed revenge on 'infidels'
The teenage Afghan teenager who carried out the axe-and-knife attack on a train in southern Germany left behind a letter and a video saying he sought to avenge the deaths of civilians in Muslim…The teenage Afghan teenager who carried out the axe-and-knife attack on a train in southern Germany left behind a letter and a video saying he sought to avenge the deaths of civilians in Muslim…
Muslims mourn their dead after Bastille Day truck attack in Nice
All 84 people killed in the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice have now been identified.All 84 people killed in the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice have now been identified.
Radicalisation the key ISIL strategy
Politicians in the West along with security services, the business community and the general public feel ever more under threat.Politicians in the West along with security services, the business community and the general public feel ever more under threat.
The Brief from Brussels:A Brexit would harm both the UK and the EU
There’s just over a week to go before the referendum in the UK on EU membership. Several opinion polls this week show that British voters are movingThere’s just over a week to go before the referendum in the UK on EU membership. Several opinion polls this week show that British voters are moving
Civilians flee Fallujah as battle for besieged Iraqi city intensifies
In Iraq, civilians trapped inside Fallujah have continued to flee over the weekend.In Iraq, civilians trapped inside Fallujah have continued to flee over the weekend.
Yemen: the forgotten war
More than 6,000 people have died in Yemen, half of them civilians.More than 6,000 people have died in Yemen, half of them civilians.