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Shia Iran blames Sunni Saudi Arabia for parliament attack and vows revenge
Riyadh denies any role in the Tehran attack and says there is no evidence to suggest its involvement.
Battle has begun to recapture Raqqa, de facto capital of Isis in Syria
The latest military action will pile more pressure on the jihadists whose self-declared caliphate is in retreat across Syria and Iraq.
Turkey's Erdogan holds talks with Arab leaders and Putin on Qatar crisis
Erdogan called up the leaders of Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Russia.
People threaten to burn down Muslim's home after Ramadan celebration is mistaken for Isis flag
Social media users also threatened to brick the windows of the Muslim's flat.
Theresa May's internet problem: What are 'safe spaces' and should they be shut down?
From WhatsApp to Telegram: Encrypted applications are once again under the spotlight.
US and its allies will not be scared by Isis attacks, says Pentagon chief Mattis
US defence chief James Mattis' comments came after 3 June London attacks that killed at least seven people.
Yazidi woman abducted into sex slavery by Isis returns home in emotional video
Nadia Murad was captured by Islamic State militants in 2014.
Black Crows: Saudi-owned TV channel MBC's new drama series about life under Isis
Black Crows shows women and children living under the jihadists and tackles subjects such as mass murder and rape.
Families rescued from Marawi, city besieged by Isis-linked militants
Brigadier General Restituto said 960 civilians had been rescued and an estimated 1,000 residents remained trapped in the city.
Terrified residents stream out of Mosul as Iraqi forces bombard last Isis positions
People flee western Mosul's al-Zanjili district with whatever possessions they can carry during Iraqi forces' assault on last Isis-held enclave.
Siege of Marawi: Latest photos of battle to retake city from Isis-linked Maute group
Tens of thousands of people have fled Marawi since 23 May, when militants seized part of the city, taking Christians hostage.
People queue up for free hugs offered by blindfolded Muslim man in Manchester
"I did not expect so many people to come and hug me, but it was the best thing I've ever done".
6 suspected Islamic State militants arrested in Malaysia
Police said the six men were arrested from four states between 23 and 25 May.
'You can each rape 3 women, I'll protect you,' Duterte jokingly tells Philippines troops
Philippines president tells military personnel implementing martial law they have his full support.
Egyptian warplanes pound jihadist haven in Libya after deadly attack on Coptic Christians
President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi pledges he will not hesitate to launch more attacks on Islamist targets.
Mosul residents deny Isis presence in building hit by US airstrike that killed 105 civilians
US officials believe building targeted by airstrike used by Isis snipers to attack Iraqi forces.
Children among 28 dead as masked gunmen attack Coptic Christians in Egypt
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for previous attacks on Christians in the region.
Indonesia fears more terror attacks could be imminent as Isis claims responsibility for twin blasts
The twin blasts at Jakarta bus station left at least 3 policemen dead and 12 others wounded on Wednesday, 24 May.
Battle for Mosul: Pentagon confirms US airstrike killed 105 civilians in March
US officials say the airstrike triggered secondary explosions from devices planted by Isis militants.
The rise of Islamist beliefs and terror groups in Southeast Asia
Attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines this week point to the rise of Isis-affiliated groups networks across the region.
US Army lost track of $1bn of arms in Middle East - sparking fears some could be in Isis hands
Tens of thousands of assault rifles and hundreds of mortar rounds are missing.
Father of Manchester bomber Salman Abedi arrested in Libya
Seven people in the UK have now been detained.
Jakarta bombings: Police officer among two killed in suspected suicide attack
Four other police officers reportedly injured in twin blasts in capital's east.
How Isis turned children into a weapon of terror
Isis propaganda uses graphic images of dead children to attract people to join their war on the West - and their suicide bombers are getting younger and younger.
Duterte declares martial law in southern Philippines
The president who is in Russia has decided to cut short his official visit and return to Manila.
Donald Trump and Theresa May: Manchester terror attack was wanton and depraved
US president and UK prime minister spoke to each other over the phone about the bombing.
Isis claims responsibility for Manchester Arena bombing
Islamic State terror group says it's behind suicide attack at Ariana Grande concert.
Manchester Arena suicide bomber hit concert attended by thousands of young Ariana Grande fans
At least 22 people were killed and 59 wounded when a suicide bomber struck at a concert in Manchester.
Britain's deadliest attack in a decade claims 22 lives in Manchester Arena
Prime Minister Theresa May says the police are treating the incident as an 'appalling terrorist attack'.
Isis uses human shields and plants bombs at front doors to stop civilians fleeing Mosul
Trapped in a shrinking area of control in the city, Isis militants use the several hundred thousand trapped civilians as human shields.