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Russia

Knife attacker runs amok in Siberia

At least eight people hurt in Surgut in north-eastern Russian

Lebanon

Lebanon, Hezbollah move against ISIL

The Lebanese army and Hezbollah, have launched separate offensives against an Islamic State enclave on Lebanon's northeast border with Syria.

Canada

Yazidi boy reunited with mother in Canada after ISIL ordeal

A new life lies ahead after an emotional meeting at Winnipeg airport

Spain

Manhunt underway after Barcelona terror attack

Even as police accompany dazed tourists back to their hotels, the hunt is underway for the perpetrator of the deadly van attack

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Spain

Trump’s new controversy over Barcelona attack tweet

Spain

The van attack: a growing trend

After the latest attack in Barcelona, we take a look at the growing phenomenon of the van attack.

Spain

"Barcelona is still standing and we’re not afraid."

As the city struggles back to its feet and police mount a vigorous counter-terrorism operation, tourists review their travel plans

Turkey

Istanbul policeman killed by ISIL suspect in custody

The suspect was reportedly being taken to his cell when he stabbed his victim to death.

World News

Two men charged in Australia over ISIL airplane bomb plot

Police said suspects conspired with the Islamic State militant group and were also trying to build a device designed to release poisonous gas in a public area.

Syria

Big operation against ISIL in Raqqa

ISIL militants are coming under further attack in the Syrian city of Raqqa by US-backed Kurdish-led forces

Syria

LGBT army unit established to take on ISIL

A special army unit including gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans fighters has been established to take on ISIL, according to a group representing foreign fighters in Syria.

Iraq

Women shed the veil in post Islamic State Mosul

Women can now be seen wearing bright clothes without face veils in post Islamic State Mosul since restrictions on them were lifted.

Europe News

European Commission targets antiquities sales to curb terrorism

The EU Commission suggests a new rule to stop trafficking of ‘antiquities’ – cultural artefacts- from both inside and outside the bloc.

Syria

Freed from ISIL rule: Raqqa women burn their burqas

Residents of ISIL's self-described capital of Raqqa in Syria celebrated as they were released from the jihadist group's rule.

Philippines

Philippines keeps martial law on Mindanao

Philippine lawmakers have voted to retain martial law on the southern island of Mindanao until the end of the year

Syria

The battle for Raqqa rages as SDF counts the cost

The brutal fight for Raqqa

Syria

UK and US volunteers fight ISIL on Syria frontline

Several Britons and Americans have joined the decisive battle for Raqqa against the extremist group.

Turkey

Five ISIL suspects killed in police raid in central Turkey

The deaths in the city of Konya came as Turkish authorities launched a series of raids on suspects from the self-proclaimed Islamic State group.

Iraq

What has been the human cost of liberating Mosul?

A look at how the nine-month battle has left Iraq's second city.

Iraq

Mosul: A city in ruins