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Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

Iraq issues death sentence against wife of late Islamic State leader

The wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi received a death sentence for collaborating with the group and detaining Yazidi women in her home.
Wed Jul 10 2024
Daish blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate' - Iraqi military

Daish blows up historic Mosul mosque where it declared 'caliphate' - Iraqi military

It was from this medieval mosque three years ago that the militants' leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared a self-styled "caliphate" spanning parts of Syria and Iraq.
Thu Jun 22 2017
Russia's military says may have killed Daish leader Baghdadi

Russia's military says may have killed Daish leader Baghdadi

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday it was checking information that a Russian air strike near the Syrian city of Raqqa may have killed Daish leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in late May.
Fri Jun 16 2017
Islamic State leadership targeted in air strike, Baghdadi fate unclear - Iraqi military

Islamic State leadership targeted in air strike, Baghdadi fate unclear - Iraqi military

Iraqi F-16s had targeted the house in western Iraq on Saturday. It published the names of 13 Islamic State commanders it said had been killed in the air strike, but the list did not include Baghdadi.
Tue Feb 14 2017
US says Islamic State chief alive, still leading

US says Islamic State chief alive, still leading

Baghdadi has kept a low profile, despite having declared himself the leader of a renewed Muslim caliphate.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Five years after Osama bin Laden killing, CIA chief eyes IS head

Five years after Osama bin Laden killing, CIA chief eyes IS head

CIA chief John Brennan says taking out the head of the Islamic State group would have a "great impact."
Mon May 02 2016
Angela Merkel is Time's 'Person of the Year' 2015

Angela Merkel is Time's 'Person of the Year' 2015

Her leadership during Europe's debt, refugee and migrant crises, as well as Russia's intervention in Ukraine has earned her the title.
Wed Dec 09 2015
California shooting investigated as 'act of terrorism'

California shooting investigated as 'act of terrorism'

Investigators were examining a Facebook posting in which Malik is believed to have pledged allegiance to IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Sat Dec 05 2015
ISIS' declaration of Islamic State may justify external interference - Analyst

ISIS' declaration of Islamic State may justify external interference - Analyst

The jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, ISIS' declaration of a new Islamic state may give outsiders a reason to interfere in both countries.
Wed Jul 02 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024