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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.
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.
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.
US teen admits to Isis-inspired assassination attempt of Pope Francis
Santos Colon Junior attempted to acquire a sniper rifle and explosives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
India and Malaysia to jointly fight Isis says Najib Razak
Indian and Malaysian PMs agree to boost counter-terrorism efforts and maritime security.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'
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.
New Boko Haram faction raids Nigerian village but promises not to harm civilians
Militants loyal to Abu Musab al-Barnawi target Sabon Garin Kimba village to steal food and medical supplies.
At least 16 people killed in Isis rocket attacks on busy market in east Mosul
Isis militants had launched two Katyusha rockets on the Prophet Younis market in eastern Mosul.
Mosul: We are witnessing the defeat of Isis, coalition claims
Terror group 'unable to deny Iraqi security forces their objectives'.