Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq
Islamic State suffers serious reversals in northern Iraq
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Iraqi offensive for Tikrit stalls as Islamic State inflicts casualties
Iraqi offensive for Tikrit stalls as Islamic State inflicts casualties
Nigerian, Cameroon troops oust Boko Haram from town, village
Nigerian, Cameroon troops oust Boko Haram from town, village
Islamic State overruns Iraqi Army brigade headquarters north of Fallujah
The Thar Thar area, where the attack took place, is key terrain between Anbar and Salahaddin provinces. The assault on the base comes as fighting has escalated in Anbar’s provincial capital of Ramadi.
Iran’s Qasem Soleimani is guiding Iraqi forces in fight against Islamic State
Iran's Qasem Soleimani is guiding Iraqi forces in fight against Islamic State
Islamic State spokesman publicly accepts Boko Haram’s allegiance
In a new audio speech, the Islamic State’s spokesman, Abu Muhammad al Adnani, accepts the pledge of allegiance made by Boko Haram’s leader earlier this month.
Foreign suicide bombers launch assault on Ramadi
At least 13 suicide bombers, including jihadists from Belgium, Australia, Uzbekistan, Chechnya, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia launched a coordinated assault on Anbar’s provincial capital.
Little Progress in Key Plank of Obama Anti-IS Strategy
Little progress in key plank of Obama anti-Islamic State strategy
Shiite militias, Iraqi forces surround Tikrit
Shiite militias closely linked to Iran and Qods Force commander Qassem Suleimani have taken control of key towns surrounding the central Iraqi city.
Foreigners seized by Islamic State in Libya: Austria
Foreigners seized by Islamic State in Libya: Austria
US military: Operations against Islamic State may last years
US military: Operations against Islamic State may last years
Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria
Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria
US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle
US sees bigger test for Iraq after Tikrit battle.
Boko Haram leader pledges allegiance to the Islamic State
Boko Haram’s leader, Abu Bakr Shekau, has pledged allegiance to the emir of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.
UK charities cease funding Cage, group linked to ‘Jihadi John’
UK charities cease funding Cage, group linked to 'Jihadi John'.
Iran buries 7 Afghan fighters killed in Syria
Iran buries 7 Afghan fighters killed in Syria
Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
Saudi FM: Iran is taking over Iraq
Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State
Iran gains influence in Iraq as Shiite forces fight Islamic State
Iraq, Iran forces push on toward Islamic State-held Tikrit
Iraq, Iran forces push on toward Islamic State-held Tikrit
Islamic State denies losing ground in Tikrit
The jihadist group taunted the Iraqi military and Iranian-backed Shiite militias for claiming to have taken territory outside of Tikrit.
Mapping the emergence of the Islamic State in Afghanistan
The Islamic State claims it operates in multiple Afghan provinces, and runs a training camp in Farah.
Islamic State torches oil field east of Tikrit: witness
Islamic State torches oil field east of Tikrit: witness
Two Malaysians identified in Islamic State beheading video from Syria
Two Malaysians identified in Islamic State beheading video from Syria
Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well
Dempsey says Iranian hand in Iraq could turn out well
Islamic State claims American suicide bomber attacked Iraqi troops
The Islamic State claimed that Abu Dawoud al Amriki executed a suicide attack against Iraqi troops and Iranian-backed Shiite militias as they massed in the central city of Samarra in preparation for the newly launched offensive in Tikrit.
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance.
Video shows abandoned Iraqi Security Forces armored vehicles near Ramadi
Iraqi Security Forces and the Islamic State clashed in Khaladiyah in recent days. The city and surrounding areas in Anbar province have seen intense fighting in the past.
Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad
Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad (Tikrit)
‘Jihadi John’ part of network linked to failed London bombers: court papers
'Jihadi John' part of network linked to failed London bombers: court papers
‘Jihadi John’: Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi
‘Jihadi John’: Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi