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Morocco

Morocco thwarts terror plot by cell linked to IS in the Sahel

Authorities in the north African nation said they had dismantled a 12-member cell that was planning attacks on behalf of the jihadist group's regional franchise.

Syria

Syria's Kurds fearful of the future after Islamist rebels seized power

One week after President Bashir al-Assad's regime was toppled the Kurdish region in the north is neither as calm nor as relieved as the rest of Syria.

Austria

CIA: Taylor Swift plotters aimed to kill 'tens of thousands' in Vienna

The singer cancelled Austrian dates on her record-breaking Eras tour out of concern for the safety of her fans.

Europe News

Failed Syrian asylum seeker arrested after knife attack in Germany

The man was arrested after he said he was responsible for the knife attack that left three dead and eight wounded at a festival in Solingen on Sunday.

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Europe News

ISIS claims responsibility for Solingen stabbings

The group said in a statement published on its Amaq news site that the attacker targeted Christians, 'to avenge Muslims in Palestine and everywhere.'

No Comment

Dozens sead in DR Congo after IS extremist attack

In North Kivu, eastern DR Congo, Red Cross volunteers search for bodies after militants allied with the so-called Islamic State group killed at least 41 people in Masala, Mahihi, and Keme villages last week.

World News

Turkey sentences pro-Kurdish politicians to prison over 2014 riots

More than 100 people have faced trial in relation to a notorious incident that left 37 people dead.

Europe News

ISIS calls for attacks on Champions League quarter-finals

The Islamist terror group issued a post saying 'Kill Them All' alongside a list of major football venues.

Iraq

Iraq and US begin talks to end coalition formed to fight Islamic State

The two nations have made the decision to open the dialogue as US forces in Iraq and Syria are targeted by Iran-backed militias since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.

World News

Is the Islamic State still a threat to Europe?

Fears of potential terrorist attacks in Europe were rife during the holiday period. But are these worries well founded?

Turkey

More than 300 people arrested in Turkey for alleged ISIS links

The arrests were part of the “Hero-34” operation across 32 Turkish cities.

Germany

French woman accused of committing war crimes with IS arrested

According to Germany's federal prosecutor, the woman, who was only identified as Samra N. was arrested Tuesday in the western city of Trier.

Belgium

Commemorations in Brussels, as Islamic State claims shooting attack

Swedish authorities say the suspect had previously served a prison sentence in the Nordic nation, but have not released any specific details of the crime, nor length of sentence.

Austria

Austrian police foil 'jihadist plot' to attack Vienna pride parade

Authorities said pride participants were not in danger at any time.

Germany

Seven arrested in Germany for allegedly funding IS terror group

Arrests targeted a network that allegedly used Telegram to send money to Syria via intermediaries.

Europe News

Seven terror suspects with IS links 'deprived of liberty' in Belgium

The exact target to their planned terror attack has not yet been determined.

Mali

At least 10 people killed near airport in central Mali

At least 10 people killed near airport and military base in central Mali

Syria

IS leader who claimed France terror attacks reportedly killed in Syria

The US military says Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was killed in a precision air strike on Monday.

Food and Drink

'Treat dipped in blood': Searching for truffles costs lives in Syria

People know the risk of landmines and jihadist attacks yet they go to collect truffles in the desert in order to earn some money.

Turkey

Ex-Islamic State fighters still pose a risk in Turkey, finds report

Numerous foreign nationals with links to ISIS have come to Turkey since the terror group was defeated in Syria and Spain.