Hollande urges Germany to do more in IS fight
Hollande met his closest EU partner yesterday during a week of intense but so far faltering efforts by France to build a coalition to crush IS in its fiefdom in Iraq and Syria.
Nov 26, 2015, 03:28 AM IST
French lawmakers vote to extend air strikes in Syria
President Francois Hollande met his US counterpart Barack Obama at the White House on Tuesday and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Paris on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic push to forge a global coalition against IS.
Nov 26, 2015, 02:29 AM IST
Islamic State 'poster girl' beaten to death by jihadists
17-year-old Samra Kesinovic had travelled to Syria along with her friend Sabina Selimovic in April 2014.
Nov 25, 2015, 14:28 PM IST
Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama
Obama said this points to an ongoing problem with the Russian operations in the sense that they are operating very close to a Turkish border and they are going after moderate opposition that are supported by not only Turkey but a wide range of countries.
Nov 25, 2015, 04:32 AM IST
Bomb attack on Tunisia presidential guard bus kills 12
The bombing, which has still not been claimed, took place as this year's 26th Carthage Film Festival was in full swing.
Nov 25, 2015, 04:28 AM IST
'Russia welcome in anti-IS coalition it changes Syria stand'
We agree that Russia could play a more constructive role if it were to shift the focus of its strike to defeating ISIL," Obama said.
Nov 25, 2015, 03:25 AM IST
Obama, Hollande pledge solidarity against ISIS
Hollande's trip to Washington was part of a diplomatic push to get the US and other nations to bolster efforts to destroy the militant group that has claimed responsibility for the Paris attacks.
Nov 25, 2015, 02:22 AM IST
US aims to boost offensive against Islamic State global network
We need to do more as a coalition to coordinate our efforts, says US.
Nov 24, 2015, 10:48 AM IST
British PM David Cameron pressures lawmakers over Syria strikes vote
Cameron would make a statement in the House of Commons on Thursday.
Nov 24, 2015, 10:44 AM IST
US President Barack Obama to host French counterpart Francois Hollande at White House
The meeting in the Oval Office of the White House would be attended by Vice President Joe Biden among others.
Nov 24, 2015, 09:14 AM IST
US aims to boost offensive against IS global network
France meanwhile bombed IS targets in Syria from jets from the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier newly deployed in the eastern Mediterranean, hours after announcing similar strikes in Iraq.
Nov 24, 2015, 07:06 AM IST
US issues global travel alert due to 'terrorist threats'
Citing recent attacks in Denmark, France, Mali, Nigeria and Turkey, it also noted the threat of "lone wolf" attacks by unaffiliated persons inspired by terror groups.
Nov 24, 2015, 05:24 AM IST
UN vote shows world united against IS 'evil death cult': UK PM David Cameron
UN Security Council authorised countries to "take all necessary measures" to fight Islamic State.
Nov 21, 2015, 08:02 AM IST
US House passes stringent legislation to pause Syrian refugee programme
The bill, which seeks to impose more stringent security provisions on already robust screening of Iraqi and Syrian refugees, was voted 289 in favour to 137 opposed.
Nov 20, 2015, 01:43 AM IST
Obama, Hollande reiterate commitment to destroy IS: White House
US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande reiterated their "unwavering commitment to degrade and destroy" the Islamic State (IS), the White House said.
Nov 20, 2015, 00:12 AM IST
France faces risk of chemical, biological attack, warns PM Valls
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Thursday issued a stark warning saying his country could face the risk of chemical or bacterial warfare as a result of its fight against the Islamic State.
Nov 19, 2015, 14:59 PM IST
Bank loans, 'government salaries' – All about Islamic State funding network
According to FATF report, ISIS represents a new form of terrorist organisation where funding is central and critical to its activities.
Nov 18, 2015, 14:45 PM IST
Charlie Hebdo responds to Paris attacks: F**k them, we have champagne
The cover of the magazine's latest edition depicts a dancing reveller, bottle and glass in hand, with champagne pouring out of holes in his body.
Nov 18, 2015, 14:18 PM IST
Islamic State receiving funds from 40 countries, including G20 nations: Putin in aftermath of Paris attacks
Putin made the revelation when he shared the Russian intelligence data on the Islamic State financing during the just-concluded G20 meet in Turkey's Antalya.
Nov 17, 2015, 11:54 AM IST
The rise of Islamic State - Watch
Many have wondered how could a terror group rise so suddenly and spread its wings almost across the entire globe.
Nov 17, 2015, 10:21 AM IST
