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10 August

A fighter loyal to Yemen’s separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the southern province of Abyan.

Yemen Commander Among 4 Dead in Suspected Qaeda Attack

A bombing in Yemen killed four fighters loyal to a secessionist force, including a commander who had survived assassination attempts by Al-Qaeda.

10 August

Lebanese soldiers hold positions in mountains near the eastern town of Ras Baalbek during an operation against terrorists.

Staff Writer With AFP

Lebanon Army Seizes Hezbollah Munitions After Deadly Clashes

The Lebanese army seized munitions from a Hezbollah truck that overturned near Beirut, leading to deadly clashes between residents and the powerful Shiite Muslim group.

9 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghan Taliban Say Dozens of Pakistanis Involved in Recent IS Attacks

Dozens of Pakistani IS militants have been killed or captured in Afghanistan in the past year, Kabul's Taliban authorities said.

8 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Islamic State Group Claims 16 Soldiers Dead in Mali Attack

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for an attack in northeastern Mali last week, which it said killed 16 soldiers.

8 August

Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane (C), spokesman for the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) speaking during a televised statement

Staff Writer With AFP

Mali Warns of ‘Catastrophe’ if ECOWAS Intervenes in Niger

A military intervention in Niger by ECOWAS to restore the ousted president could be a "catastrophe," Mali's head of diplomacy warned.

8 August

Syrian regime forces manning a position in the countryside city of Kobane, also known as Ain al-Arab, along the border with Turkey

Staff Writer With AFP

IS Attack Kills 10 Syria Pro-Government Troops: Monitor

Islamic State militants killed 10 Syrian troops and pro-government fighters in the former jihadist stronghold of Raqa province, a war monitor said.

4 August

Staff Writer With AFP

Jihadists Attack Mali Army Convoy, Toll Feared High

Jihadists attacked Malian troops escorting trucks heading to neighboring Niger, with the toll feared to be high, security sources and a local official said.

4 August

A discarded Islamic State flag lying on the ground in the Syrian village of Baghouz

Staff Writer With AFP

Islamic State Group Announces Death of Leader

Islamic State announced the death of its leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, who it said was killed in clashes in northwestern Syria, and named a successor.

2 August