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Nigeria's military investigates reports of Boko Haram leader's death

Nigeria's military investigates reports of Boko Haram leader's death

Abubakar Shekau may have been killed or seriously injured following clashes with rival jihadists.
Fri May 21 2021
The 'Beatles': IS jihadists with taste for torture

The 'Beatles': IS jihadists with taste for torture

Their sadistic methods include crucifixion, waterboarding and tormenting their hostages with mock executions.
Fri Oct 09 2020
Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins

Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins

A Reuters correspondent saw about 200 women and children being transported on buses by federal police on Wednesday to the town of Hammam al-Alil, some 20 km south of Mosul.
Thu Feb 23 2017
U.S. military releases, withdraws old Islamist video from Yemen raid

U.S. military releases, withdraws old Islamist video from Yemen raid

An expert in radical Islamist media said the footage by unknown militants appeared to be part of videos first released by jihadists online some 10 years ago.
Fri Feb 03 2017
Four policemen killed in new shootout in Jordan

Four policemen killed in new shootout in Jordan

Security forces came under fire during an operation to track down suspects following Sunday's assault, whose victims included a Canadian tourist.
Tue Dec 20 2016
Suicide bombers, mortar fire in battle for Iraq village

Suicide bombers, mortar fire in battle for Iraq village

Iraqi forces advancing toward a village in Nineveh province had already been targeted with gun and mortar fire from Islamic State group jihadists inside.
Sat Oct 22 2016
Iraq makes gains in 'difficult' assault on IS-held Mosul

Iraq makes gains in 'difficult' assault on IS-held Mosul

With the crucial battle in its second day, Iraqi commanders said progress was being made as fighters pushed on two main fronts against the jihadists' last stronghold in Iraq.
Wed Oct 19 2016
French church hit by Islamic State terrorist murder reopens

French church hit by Islamic State terrorist murder reopens

Some two months after jihadists murdered a French priest in cold blood while he was celebrating mass, the Normandy church he served for decades reopened its doors on Sunday.
Mon Oct 03 2016
French PM 'open' to temporary ban on foreign financing of mosques

French PM 'open' to temporary ban on foreign financing of mosques

France's prime minister said Friday he was "open" to a temporary ban on the foreign financing of mosques, following attacks claimed by jihadists.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Death toll in Kabul protest twin blasts rises

Death toll in Kabul protest twin blasts rises

Islamic State group jihadists claimed responsibility for twin explosions Saturday that ripped through crowds of Shiite Hazaras in Kabul, killing at least 80 people and wounding 231 others.
Sat Jul 23 2016
Turkey detains 'coup plotters' at base used by US

Turkey detains 'coup plotters' at base used by US

The base has become a key hub for US forces after Turkey last year agreed to allow the United States to use Incirlik to carry out lethal raids against jihadists in Syria.
Sun Jul 17 2016
Double car bomb attack kills six near Aden airport: military

Double car bomb attack kills six near Aden airport: military

At least six people were killed in a double car bomb attack Wednesday targeting a military base adjoining Aden international airport in southern Yemen.
Wed Jul 06 2016
13 detained over Istanbul airport attack

13 detained over Istanbul airport attack

Turkey on Thursday detained 13 suspected Islamic State jihadists over the deadly Istanbul airport attack.
Thu Jun 30 2016
At least 36 killed in suicide attack at Istanbul's airport, officials say

At least 36 killed in suicide attack at Istanbul's airport, officials say

The attack is likely to raise tensions in Turkey, which is fighting a domestic Kurdish insurgency and striking at Islamic State jihadists in Syria.
Tue Jun 28 2016
Indonesian police foil IS-inspired suicide bombings

Indonesian police foil IS-inspired suicide bombings

Indonesian police said they have arrested three Muslim extremists who were planning to launch Islamic State-inspired suicide bombings in Surabaya.
Thu Jun 09 2016
Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say

Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say

Arab states plan a Gaza post-war strategy to oppose Trumps proposal for US control and Palestinian displacement.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws

Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025