Islamist State

Islamists attack Somali hotel, killing at least 29: Cops

An Islamist attack on a hotel in Mogadishu ended on Sunday after 29 people were killed during a siege lasting nearly 12 hours, police said.

Oct 29, 2017, 16:46 PM IST

British election: What you need to know

The state opening of parliament by Queen Elizabeth takes place on June 19, when she will read out her government`s programme for the coming parliamentary year.
The Brexit negotiations are also due to start in the week beginning June 19.

Jun 08, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

Engineers set to to enter IS-held parts of Syria dam

Syrian engineers were expected to carry out urgent maintenance on Wednesday on the country`s largest dam, where US-backed fighters have been battling Islamist State group jihadists who still control most of it.

Mar 29, 2017, 16:20 PM IST

Russian plane crash: Egyptian President Sisi calls ISIS claims a 'propaganda'

Egypt's President has dismissed as "propaganda" claims that the Russian airliner was downed by an Islamist State branch.

Nov 03, 2015, 17:34 PM IST

Tunisia joining US-led coalition against IS: PM

IS claimed an attack that killed 38 foreign tourists at a seaside resort near Sousse in June, and authorities also blame the jihadist group for another that killed 21 foreigners in Tunis in March.

Oct 04, 2015, 02:28 AM IST