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Isis Jihadists Using Cruise Ships to Reach 'Launchpads' to Join Terror Group in Iraq and Syria
Interpol says militants using vessels to join up with terror group
Jack Moore Nov 07, 2014
Iraqi Forces Recapture Key Towns from Isis Following 22 US Air Strikes
Iraqi government forces recapture southern town of Jurf al-Sakhr, while Kurdish forces reclaim key northern villages.
Aaron Akinyemi Oct 25, 2014
Isis 'Amasses Wealth at Unprecedented Pace' with Oil Sales of Over $1m a Day and Kidnappings
Officials say Islamic State is one of the wealthiest groups in the world.
Ludovica Iaccino Oct 24, 2014
Isis Panic Triggered by Arab Prayers Written on Turkish Airlines Engines
Airlines staff mistake Arab prayers for Isis warnings and alert airport authorities.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 15, 2014
Isis Calls for Lone Wolf Attacks in UK For Iraq Intervention
Sunni extremist group calls for increased attacks on US allies including Britain.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 13, 2014
British MPs May Soon be Asked to Back Air Strikes Against Isis in Syria
As pressure mounts on Turkey to act, ministers hint a fresh vote on air strikes is on the cards.
Nick Assinder Oct 09, 2014
Isis Chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Gifts Sheep and $100 to Each Jihadist on Eid
To mark Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha, Isis leader distributes sheep and money to Islamist fighters.
Vasudevan Sridharan Oct 06, 2014
Syrian Al-Qaeda Offshoot Al-Nusra Vows Retaliation Against US Airstrikes
Claiming that US and Arab airstrikes are 'war against Islam', al-Nusra warns of jihadist retaliation.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 28, 2014
David Cameron Has Support For Iraq Air Strikes But Raised Prospect of Action in Syria
In the Commons, 524 MPs voted to support action while 43 were against it.
Nick Assinder Sep 26, 2014
David Cameron Will Win Support for Isis Air Strikes but There is a Hole in the Strategy
The prime minister will get cross-party support for action against Isis but questions about Syria must be answered.
Nick Assinder Sep 25, 2014
Parliament Recalled to Take UK to War Against Isis in Iraq
David Cameron is to win cross-party support for air strikes against Isis in Iraq.
Nick Assinder Sep 24, 2014
David Cameron to Hold Bilateral Talks with Iran's Hassan Rohani over Isis
Downing Street says talks part of campaign to defeat Isis in Syria and Iraq.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 23, 2014
US and Arab Allies Launch Air Strikes against Isis Targets in Syria
Saudi Arabia, Jordan and UAE involved in operation whose targets include Islamist militants' stronghold in Raqqa.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 23, 2014
Malaysia Declares 'Red Alert' in Sabah as Filipino Terror Group Abu Sayyaf Pledge Allegiance to Isis
YouTube video shows terror leader in Philippines jungle across from Malaysia's second biggest state of Sabah.
Jack Moore Sep 22, 2014
John Kerry Holds Talks with Iran's Javad Zarif on Nuclear Programme and Isis
US Secretary of State and Iranian foreign minister hold high-level talks in New York.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 22, 2014
Isis Execute Dozens of Kurdish Members for Non-Cooperation
Sunni insurgent group slaughters at least 40 Kurdish men in Tal Hamis.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 22, 2014
Alan Henning's Wife Barbara Appeals to Isis to Release British Hostage
Barbara Henning, wife of British aid worker held hostage by Islamist militants, urges group to free 'peaceful and selfless man'.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 21, 2014
Protests in Baghdad Against US 'Occupation'
Supporters of Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr burn American flags in protest against 'American occupation'
Sep 20, 2014
Turkish Hostages Freed From Isis Without Ransom Payment or Violence
Turkish intelligence officials say no prisoner swap was also involved in freeing 49 hostages, without revealing details of the operation.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 20, 2014
Isis Frees 49 Turkish Hostages Held in Iraq's Mosul
Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu announces freeing of diplomatic staff and family members by Sunni insurgents.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 20, 2014
Isis: France Launches First Air Strikes Against Terror Group in Iraq
President Francois Hollande announces north-east Iraq attack on logistics depot.
Jack Moore Sep 19, 2014
Isis Fighter from Saudi Arabia Calls on Countrymen to Wage Jihad in Gulf Kingdom
Isis suicide bomber calls on fellow Saudis to 'expel the disbelievers from the Arabian Peninsula'.
Jack Moore Sep 18, 2014
Australia Conducts Major Raids in Sydney And Brisbane Following Isis Threat
Police arrest suspects in Australian cities in response to Isis terror threat.
Jayalakshmi K Sep 18, 2014
Iranian President Hassan Rohani Calls US Led Anti-Isis Coalition 'A Joke'
Iran questions credibility of nations which are part of US led anti-Isis coalition.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 17, 2014
Pope Francis Rejects Extra Security During Trip to Muslim-Majority Albania Despite Isis Assassination Threats
Pope Francis to press ahead with meeting crowds in open-topped vehicle, despite warnings.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 17, 2014
Isis Release Hollywood-Like Trailer Warning Obama Against Sending Ground Troops into Iraq and Syria
Terror group post video hours after US general says he will not rule out ground troops in Middle East
Jack Moore Sep 17, 2014
Alan Henning: Al-Qaeda Urges Isis to Release British Aid Worker
Syrian arm of al-Qaeda appealed to Isis to free Henning as he was innocent and helping Muslims.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 16, 2014
David Cameron Edges Closer to Air Strikes on Isis as Global Coalition Grows
The prime minister could see MPs recalled next week to debate action against Isis in Iraq.
Nick Assinder Sep 15, 2014
Indian Men Who Joined Isis 'Set to Return Home' From Iraq
Security agencies in a fix over prosecuting radicals as they have not committed crimes in India.
Vasudevan Sridharan Sep 15, 2014
UK Economic Recovery: Small Business Confidence Hits Record High
FSB reports buoyant optimism among small firms despite geopolitical risks to UK economy overhead.
Shane Croucher Sep 15, 2014
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