Islamic State

IS Kills 11 Pro-Regime Fighters in Syria Clashes: Monitor

Clashes in the Syrian desert between Russia-backed Syrian government forces and Islamic State group jihadists killed 11 regime loyalists Wednesday, a Britain-based war monitor said.

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US to Slash Troop Levels in Iraq, Afghanistan

The US will slash troop levels in Afghanistan and Iraq to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years of war after President Donald Trump pledged to end conflicts abroad, the Pentagon announced.

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Questions Over Al-Qaeda Future After Leaders’ Reported Deaths

The reported deaths of Al-Qaeda's top two leaders in recent months have raised questions about the future strategy and strength of the terror network, already a shadow of the global force it was two decades ago.

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IS Attack West of Baghdad Kills 11: Security, Medical Sources

An Islamic State group attack on a lookout point west of Baghdad manned by a state-sponsored tribal force left 11 people dead late Sunday.

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Insurgents Behead at Least 20 During Mozambique Initiation Ceremony

Suspected militants beheaded over a dozen men and teenagers participating in a male initiation ceremony in northern Mozambique, local sources said Wednesday.

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Eight Wounded as Gunmen Storm Kabul University Book Fair

At least eight people were wounded when gunmen stormed Kabul University on Monday during an Iranian book fair, firing shots and sending students fleeing.

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Mozambique Army Advances on Key Militia Base: Govt

Mozambican troops are honing in on a forest base camp belonging to insurgents terrorizing the gas-rich north, the government has said, signaling a significant advancement in the battle to regain control of the region.

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Moroccan Prison Guard Killed by IS-Linked Inmate

A Moroccan prison guard was killed by an inmate who was in jail for belonging to a militant cell linked to the Islamic State group, prosecutors said Wednesday.

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Hearts and Minds or Shock and Awe? Ansar al-Sunna’s Conflicting Strategy Towards Civilians

Understanding Islamic State-affiliate ASWJ’s approach towards civilians is critical to providing them with adequate protection, as well as to crafting effective counterinsurgency measures against the group.

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US Drone Strike Kills 17 Jihadists in NW Syria Near Turkish Border

The US army said Thursday it carried out a drone strike against Al-Qaeda leaders in northwestern Syria near the Turkish border, killing 17 jihadists, according to a war monitor.

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