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Switzerland indicts two men on charges of links to so-called IS

The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering.

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Arrest warrant issued for man who allegedly stabbed four in Germany

Among other things, the federal prosecutor's office will take over terrorism-related cases from local prosecutors in Germany.

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Czech authorities detain five teens over radicalisation by IS group

During raids in Czech Republic and Austria, police seized weapons including knives, machetes and axes.

Mozambique

At least 120 children abducted in Mozambique, rights group says

Government forces have struggled to contain the violence in Cabo Delgado province, relying on support from troops sent by Rwanda, South Africa and other regional partners.

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Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria

Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria

Iran

Iran says it executed nine members of so-called Islamic State group

State media said the men had been sentenced to death over clashes in 2018 that killed three members of the Revolutionary Guard and several IS fighters.

Syria

So-called IS claims first attack on Syrian forces since al-Assad fall

The extremist group, which once controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq, has opposed the new authority in Damascus led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once the head of al-Qaeda's Syria branch.

Sweden

Sweden charges man over 2015 killing of Jordanian pilot burned alive

Osama Krayem, 32, has been charged with war crimes and terrorism over his alleged role in a 2015 execution by the so-called Islamic State group in Syria.

Germany

Suspect in stabbing attack at German festival admits killings at trial

The Solingen incident was one of several deadly attacks in the months leading up to Germany's national election in February that involved immigrant suspects, pushing migration to the forefront of the political agenda in that vote.

Syria

Syrian government and Kurds to evacuate families from al-Hol camp

The agreement to allow Syrians to return from al-Hol camp comes amid a push for closer cooperation between Damascus and Kurdish authorities in the country's northeast.

Syria

Bodies of 30 people found in Syria during Qatar and FBI joint search

IS controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq until 2017, abducting and killing numerous foreign journalists and aid workers.

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.

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.'

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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.