Islamic State

Rockets Fired at Iraq Military Base With Foreign Troops

Five rockets targeted an Iraqi military base hosting troops from an international anti-jihadist coalition without causing deaths or damage.

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At Least 27 Civilians Killed in DR Congo Massacre

At least 27 civilians were killed by members of the notorious Allied Democratic Forces in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday, the army and Red Cross said.

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‘Leading’ IS Member Arrested in Istanbul: Turkish Official

A leading Islamic State member has been arrested in Turkey, a top official said, refusing to confirm that it was the jihadist group's leader.

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Four Bombs Kill at Least 12 in Afghanistan

Four bombs ripped through minibuses and a mosque in Afghanistan, killing at least 12 people, with at least some of the attacks claimed by IS.

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US Warns Turkey Against New Syria Offensive

The United States warned Turkey against launching a new military operation in northern Syria, saying the NATO ally would be putting US troops at risk.

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Iraq Says Six Killed in Islamic State Group Attack

Three teenagers and three policemen were shot dead in northern Iraq as they put out a crop fire, an attack blamed on Islamic State jihadists.

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Turkey Arrests 3 Suspected IS Suicide Attack Plotters

Turkey said it had arrested three suspected Islamic State group members who were planning a suicide attack.

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Uganda Troops to Withdraw From DRC by May 31: Army

Ugandan troops sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo last year to help a crackdown on rebels will withdraw by May 31 unless the two countries strike a new agreement.

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Anti-IS Coalition Meets on Countering Jihadists’ Revival

The global coalition against the IS met to coordinate efforts to prevent the jihadists staging a revival in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Jihadists Kill Five Soldiers in Egypt’s Sinai: Army

Five Egyptian soldiers and seven jihadists were killed early Wednesday when the army was attacked in the Sinai region, the military said

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