Isis

In this gallery, IBTimes UK looks back at the year in four countries ripped apart by conflict: Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen.

Refugee shelter in North Rhine Westphalia among properties raided.

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Top concern for Nato and Pentagon ignored by President-elect, who wants to concentration on Islamic extremists.

The militants were reportedly planning to launch a suicide attack during Christmas Day or New Year's Eve.

IBTimes UK presents its top reports from journalists who have been far afield in 2016.

Six people were arrested in Britain last week over a possible terrorist plot.

They died battling Islamists who earlier killed 10 people including a Canadian tourist

Death toll from Gedaechniskirche Christmas market truck attack stands at 12.

The 25-year-old is accused of belonging to an unspecified terrorist organisation.

Ten people including a Canadian tourist were killed in the attack.

Extremists will be quick to mark these deaths as casualties in the battle for the soul of Germany.

IS supporters deemed attacks in Germany and Turkey "a day of good tidings".

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Victims' families say social media sites and YouTube help to support and finance Islamic State.

From Charlie Hebdo to Berlin, the terrorist attacks that have shaken Europe.

An ISIS-linked group has reportedly claimed responsibility but police have not confirmed terrorism.

The delivery of aid is irregular, and dependent on security conditions.

International Business Times UK is pleased to announce that Goran Tomasevic is our 2016 Agency Photographer of the Year.

Shia and Sunni Imams from the UK, US and Malaysia visited areas previously held by the Islamic State.

The Islamic State group carried out the attack in Ganfouda district, where the LNA is waging a war against it.

Crusader-era castle in Karak is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jordan.

Kurds refused to play after fans chanted 'Peshmerga is Isis' and 'Erbil is Isis'.

Briton Mohammed Reza Haque is being nicknamed 'Jihadi John 2' after beheading a captive.

Kurds warn West a de-radicalisation program must be put in place to reduce Daesh threat.

86 people died when Mohamed Bouhlel drove his truck through crowds in Nice.

The Iranian-backed militia has lost both men and legitimacy - but gained experience

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the Isis figurehead has been increased from $10m.

Police said the boy has been 'strongly religiously radicalised' by an 'unknown member' of Isis.

The Federal Security Service said the two men aged 24 and 21 are natives and citizens of Central Asian republics.