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While war against Isis rages in Mosul, Iraqis bathe in healing hot waters at nearby Hammam al-Alil spa
While some Iraqis are being pampered, thousands of others just a short distance away are trying to get into a crowded refugee camp.
David Sim Apr 05, 2017
Up to 50 years needed to rid Iraq and Syria of Isis-planted mines, UN warns
Isis uses hidden landmines and improvised explosive devices to prevent enemy forces from entering their areas.
Ananya Roy Apr 05, 2017
Isis mocks Donald Trump saying the US is being 'run by an idiot'
In their first reference to the new US president, the terror group says the country is 'bankrupt'.
Rachel Middleton Apr 04, 2017
How former Soviet state Kyrgyzstan became prime recruiting ground for Islamic extremists
Five years of political upheaval has expanded the influence of violent extremist groups.
Isabelle Gerretsen Apr 04, 2017
Syria ceasefire? What ceasefire? Photos of horrific attacks carried out under peace deal
With multiple infringements occurring every day, one has to wonder whether there is a ceasefire in place at all.
David Sim Apr 04, 2017
Pro-Isis hackers release kill list with names and addresses of 8,000 Americans
"Kill them wherever you find them" says United Cyber Caliphate in a video released along with the list.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 04, 2017
US teen admits to Isis-inspired assassination attempt of Pope Francis
Santos Colon Junior attempted to acquire a sniper rifle and explosives.
Tareq Haddad Apr 04, 2017
Nigeria's Boko Haram kidnaps 22 girls days before Chibok mass abduction anniversary
Most of the girls kidnapped thought to be aged 17 or below and will likely become fighters' brides.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 03, 2017
Timeline of terror: From Beslan school siege to Sinai, Russia has always been a terrorist target
St Petersburg is the latest in a string of attacks against Russia at home and abroad.
Orlando Crowcroft Apr 03, 2017
Teenage girls arrested in France on suspicion of plotting terror attack
The girls, aged 14 and 15, were arrested after a search of their homes.
Tom Porter Apr 03, 2017
Sisi/Trump bromance on the agenda as leaders prepare for Washington meeting
The Obama administration had a strained relationship with Egypt, but things look warmer under Donald Trump.
Jordan Bhatt Apr 03, 2017
Hero dog dies tackling female suicide bomber who targeted Nigeria wedding
Bomber tried to detonate explosive in Borno state, epicentre of Boko Haram's insurgency.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 03, 2017
Theresa May: British military trainers to be sent to Jordan to help defeat Isis
The PM will discuss terrorism, trade and the Syrian refugee crisis during a 3-day visit to the Middle East.
Romil Patel Apr 03, 2017
India and Malaysia to jointly fight Isis says Najib Razak
Indian and Malaysian PMs agree to boost counter-terrorism efforts and maritime security.
Vasudevan Sridharan Apr 02, 2017
South Sudan aid worker murders: The five most dangerous countries for NGOs
Aid agency staff have been raped, kidnapped and murdered while working in war-torn states.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 01, 2017
Coalition strike on Iraq kills Isis propaganda chief who inspired attacks against US and Turkey
Ibrahim Al-Ansari's death will disrupt Isis' ability to recruit young people and children, coalition spokesman Scrocca said.
Ananya Roy Apr 01, 2017
Big Brother surveillance on the Silk Road for China's ethnic minority Uighur Muslims
China has banned "abnormal" beards and the wearing of veils in public places as it imposes a "great wall of iron" in its far western Xinjiang region.
David Sim Mar 31, 2017
US-led coalition launches probe into civilian deaths as it finds proof of new 'sinister' Isis tactics
The coalition found video evidence of Isis smuggling civilians into warzone to take advantage of civilian death outcry.
Ananya Roy Mar 31, 2017
US shifts focus on Syria and is no longer prioritising removing Assad from office
New policy represents marked departure from Obama administration's stance on the conflict.
Rachel Middleton Mar 31, 2017
Seven terror suspects including jailed hate preacher Anjem Choudary added to 'global terrorist' list
US State Department imposes sanctions on foreign nationals deemed to be engaged in terror.
William Watkinson Mar 31, 2017
US-led coalition suffers 5,000 casualties in battle for Mosul
Head of US Central Control admits that 774 Iraqi troops have lost lives in offensive to date.
William Watkinson Mar 30, 2017
US to replace 600 troops in fight against Isis in Iraq and Taliban in Afghanistan
The deployment in Iraq is expected after the ongoing offensive in west Mosul ends.
Ananya Roy Mar 30, 2017
Iran poses greatest threat to peace in Middle East, says US Central Command chief
General Joseph Votel highlighted the challenges in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Egypt and Pakistan.
Ananya Roy Mar 30, 2017
Malaysia: Court sends strong message to Isis supporters by handing 25-year jail terms to terrorists
The two had launched a grenade attack at a nightclub in Puchong that injured 8 people in 2016.
Rachel Middleton Mar 29, 2017
Nigerian government claims once again Boko Haram has been defeated
Ministry of Information believes it is just a matter of time until leader Abubakar Shekau is captured.
Ludovica Iaccino Mar 29, 2017
Hundreds of civilians killed during air strikes on Mosul after being told not to leave their homes
The US-led coalition fighting Isis has announced that it is investigating the incident.
Callum Paton Mar 28, 2017
Sunnis being targeted deliberately in west Mosul, claims commander of Nineveh Guards
Atheel al-Nujaifi said that Iraqi government forces are using changed tactics against Isis in west Mosul.
Ananya Roy Mar 28, 2017
Isis 'on the retreat and broke' in Iraq as the battle to retake Mosul rages
Former Iraqi finance minister Hoshyar Zebari said the group once made $3m to $5m – but that is no longer.
Romil Patel Mar 28, 2017
Mother of Westminster attacker Khalid Masood 'shocked, saddened and numbed'
Janet Ajao said she 'shed many tears for the people caught up in this horrendous incident'
Tom Porter Mar 27, 2017
US-backed assault near Isis-held Tabqa Dam halted to avoid 'catastrophic' flooding
UN has warned that flooding from the dam could be "potentially catastrophic" for those areas downstream.
Callum Paton Mar 27, 2017
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