Islamic State

US Forces Capture IS Members in Syria Raid

US forces have captured three Islamic State group members during a raid in eastern Syria, the US military's Central Command said.

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Drone Attack Hits US-Led Coalition Base in Syria: US Military

A drone attack hit a US-led coalition base in southern Syria, the US military said, with a war monitor saying it was launched by Iran-backed groups.

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Bomb Kills 10 at DR Congo Church in Attack Claimed by IS Group

At least 10 people were killed and 39 wounded in a bomb attack on a church in eastern DR Congo claimed by IS jihadists.

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Morocco, Spain Arrest Three Jihadists in Joint Raids

Moroccan and Spanish authorities have broken up a jihadist cell linked to the Islamic State group and arrested its three members.

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Suicide Blast Near Afghan Ministry, More Than 20 Casualties

A suicide bomber blew himself up near Afghanistan's foreign ministry, where a Chinese delegation had been due to meet, causing more than 20 casualties.

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Syria Kurds Say Arrested More Than 100 IS Suspects

The Syrian Democratic Forces said they had arrested more than 100 "terrorists" in operation against Islamic State group militants.

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Ten Oil Field Workers Killed in Syria Attack: State Media

An attack in eastern Syria killed 10 oil field workers, state media reported, a day after Syrian Kurdish-led forces announced an offensive against jihadists.

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Syria’s Kurds Launch Offensive Against IS Militants

Syrian Kurdish-led forces said they had launched an offensive against Islamic State fighters, days after jihadists launched a prison attack.

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Syria’s Kurdish-Led Forces ‘on Alert’ for IS Attacks: Official

Syrian Kurdish-led forces boosted security after foiling an Islamic State assault on a prison fearing that the extremists will strike again.

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Deadly IS Assault Targeting Syria Prison ‘Thwarted:’ Kurdish Forces

Islamic State militants in Syria launched an attack targeting a prison holding fellow jihadists in a clash that killed six Kurdish fighters.

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