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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
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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