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New raids, `several` arrests over London attack: Police

British police on Monday made several arrests in two dawn raids following the London attack claimed by the Islamic State group which left seven people dead.

Jun 05, 2017, 12:02 PM IST

Philippine military airstrikes kill 10 troops: Defence Chief

Eighty-nine militants have been killed in the fighting, and the gunmen have murdered 19 civilians.

Jun 01, 2017, 10:22 AM IST

Islamic State group claims Belgium machete attack

The IS-linked Amaq Agency said yesterday's attack came "in response to calls to target citizens" belonging to countries in a US-led coalition bombing IS in Syria and Iraq.

Aug 07, 2016, 20:35 PM IST

Destroying IS group my 'top priority': Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama said Tuesday that destroying the Islamic State (IS) group remains his "top priority" at a time when the jihadist group continues to lose ground in Iraq and Syria.

Apr 06, 2016, 07:07 AM IST

Top IS commander al-Shishani 'likely killed' in Syria air strike: US official

The target of the March 4 attack was Omar al-Shishani, a Georgian fighting with Islamic State in Syria, the Pentagon said in a statement.

Mar 09, 2016, 05:59 AM IST

Syrian army recaptures town in Aleppo province from IS group

Syrian government troops backed by Russian airstrikes recaptured a town in Aleppo province from Islamic State militants on Thursday in a key advance just two days ahead of a US and Russia-engineered cease-fire that is to take effect in Syria.

Feb 25, 2016, 21:40 PM IST

Jewish school teacher stabbed in Marseille: Police

A Jewish teacher in Marseille was stabbed by three people expressing support for Islamic State group.

Nov 19, 2015, 06:58 AM IST

Shops or Tube? London bomb accused 'asked Twitter for advice'

A man who allegedly asked Twitter users for their thoughts on whether he should bomb a shopping centre or the London Underground went on trial in Britain on Tuesday.

Nov 18, 2015, 01:16 AM IST

IS may be trying to exploit refugee debate: German minister

Germany's justice minister Monday warned that the IS group could be trying to exploit the debate over Europe's migrant influx.

Nov 16, 2015, 16:41 PM IST

Syrian activists: IS group destroys ancient Palmyra arch

The Arch of Triumph was one of the most recognisable sites in Palmyra, which the IS group seized in May. The monumental arch sat atop the famed colonnaded streets of the ancient city, which linked the Roman Empire to Persia.

Oct 05, 2015, 07:27 AM IST