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UN Security Council adopts resolution to cut off ISIL revenue

Finance ministers of the United Nations Security Council have unanimously adopted a resolution designed to cut off financing to the self-styled

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia forms anti-terrorism coalition but excludes Iran

The new grouping of Muslim states has been established with a broad remit but it is not clear how it will work with other powers.

Italy

Four arrested in Italy and Kosovo after 'threats to Pope'

Four people have been arrested in Italy and Kosovo on suspicion of being part of a jihadist cell that spread Islamist propaganda and threatened Pope

My Europe Series

Belgium seeks answers over its apparent status as a spring board for Europe's jihadists

Since the Paris attacks soldiers and police have flooded the streets of what is in effect Europe’s administrative capital in neighbouring Belgium

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My Europe Series

Europe Weekly: France reacts to Paris attacks

In this edition of Europe Weekly: France reacts to the terror attacks in Paris, which came just ten months after Charlie Hebdo and claimed the lives

Syria

US airstrike targets Mohamed 'Jihadi John' Emwazi

The Pentagon says a US airstrike has targeted the man known as “Jihadi John” who appeared in several beheading videos carried out by the group

Austria

World powers conclude Syria talks, remain divided over Assad

World leaders, working to formulate a plan to achieve peace in Syria, rounded off a day of talks in Vienna without a firm plan of action. Despite

Austria

Syria talks in Vienna: world and regional powers present but no Syrians

International leaders are gathering in Vienna to discuss how to resolve the war in Syria, now in its fifth year. For the first time, Iran is taking a

Germany

Prominent German ISIL propagandist killed in Syria - US officials

German jihadist and former rapper Denis Cuspert is believed to have been killed in Syria. US officials said that Cuspert was killed in a US airstrike

Syria

Air strikes pound areas of northwest and south Syria

Syrian families were seen emerging from the rubble of destroyed houses and fleeing through the streets as strikes continued to pound northwestern and

Syria

Islamic Sate fighters seize villages close to Aleppo - reports

It’s reported 20 people were killed in a car bomb in town close to Aleppo in northern Syria. No group has claimed responsibility. It comes amidst

Iran

Resolving regional issues is the duty and responsibility of regional powers

World News

Islamic State militants offer prisoners 'for sale'

The Islamic militant group ISIL has published claims in its online magazine Dabiq that it is holding two prisoners – one from Norway and one from

United Kingdom

The UK government will not hesitate to strike at its own nationals in Syria if they're suspected of plotting attacks on British soil

The British government says it will not hesitate to carry out more drone strikes against ISIL militants who plan attacks on the United Kingdom

Syria

ISIL militants blow up Palmyra's ancient tower tombs

Syria

Satellite images show ISIL destruction in Palmyra

Newly released satellite images show the destruction by ISIL militants of the Bel Temple in the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra. The images

Yemen

More civilian deaths in Saudi-led air raids on suspected Houthi targets

Saudi-led air strikes pounded several targets in Yemen on Sunday. In the northern province of Hajjah at least 36 civilians were killed while

Turkey

Turkey joins US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL in Syria

Previously reluctant, Turkey has joined the US-led coalition in airstrikes against ISIL strongholds in Syria.

Egypt

Arab League fails to back airstrikes against IS in Libya

The Arab League says an “urgent” Arab strategy is needed to support Libya’s government militarily against the Islamic State group. But the

Egypt

Croatia attempts to confirm hostage beheading after 'horrific' photo is posted

The Croatian government says it cannot be “100 percent” sure that a Croatian man has been beheaded by ISIL-affiliated militants. Officials are trying