Islamic State: ‘New audio’ of leader Al-Baghdadi released
The Islamic State group (IS) has released an audio message purporting to come from its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. In…
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Iraq election: Shia rivals of PM Abadi ‘make gains’
Shia rivals of Iraqi Prime Minister Haidar al-Abadi have made big gains in Saturday’s parliamentary elections, partial results suggest. With…
Lawsuit after Malaysian flag reported as ‘IS symbol’ in US
A US employee association is being sued after restricting a Muslim man’s membership over a row about a flag. Munir…
Striking roots of radicalism Role of intellectual leadership in Islam
By Dr. Mohamed Bin Ali Countering Islamist radicalism has been the main focus of global counter-terrorism efforts today. These largely…
Turkey warns Assad not to intervene in Kurdish enclave
Ankara says Syrian government will face military response if it comes to aid of Kurds in Afrin Turkey warned the…
Iraqi court sentences Turkish woman to death for joining IS
An Iraqi court has sentenced a Turkish woman to death by hanging for joining Islamic State, a spokesman for the…
Scores killed in Isis bombing of Kabul news agency and Shia centre
At least 41 people killed and 80 wounded in sectarian attack in Afghan capital that UN said deliberately targeted children…
Turkey and Russia agrees to focus on political solution in Syria
Steps to resolve the Syrian war crisis were discussed in between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan…