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IS wreaks new destruction in Syria’s ancient Palmyra

Damascus, Syria—The Islamic State group has demolished more treasured monuments in Syria’s ancient Palmyra, a month after recapturing it from government forces, the country’s...

Iraq forces have killed 48 IS attackers in Kirkuk

Kirkuk, Iraq—Iraqi security forces have killed 48 of the gunmen who stormed parts of Kirkuk in a shock attack claimed by the Islamic State...

US to send 600 more troops to Iraq for Mosul offensive

The United States will send about 600 extra troops to Iraq to train local forces for an offensive on the Islamic State group stronghold...

Metro attacks feared

DEFENSE Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Tuesday the government is preparing for any attacks that the Abu Sayyaf might launch in urban centers as diversionary...

Libyan forces push into last IS-held areas of Sirte

Forces loyal to Libya's UN-backed unity government pushed into the last areas of Sirte held by the Islamic State group in what was the...

Three more towns in France to join burkini ban

Three resorts in France are poised to join three other seaside towns in banning the burkini, the full-body Islamic swimming garment that has sparked...

US judge tosses suit against Twitter for IS accounts

A United States judge has tossed out a lawsuit accusing Twitter of abetting terrorism by allowing Islamic State propaganda to be broadcast using the...

Study: Beijing driving Chinese Muslims to IS

BEIJING—The tough religious restrictions on Muslim minorities in China’s far west may have driven more than 100 to join the Islamic State group, a...

Turkey blames IS as 36 die in Istanbul attacks

ISTANBUL—Turkey Wednesday pointed the finger of blame at Islamic State jihadists after a triple suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbul’s main international airport...

France fearful of ‘soft targets’

PARIS—Despite putting unprecedented security measures in place for Euro 2016, France remains deeply concerned over the jihadists’ ability to strike a soft target. Millions of...

Fighters closing in on IS stronghold in Syria

HALULA, Syria—US-backed fighters advanced Sunday to within five kilometers of the Islamic State group’s stronghold of Manbij in northern Syria, threatening a crucial jihadist...

Honasan warns of IS presence in Mindanao

Vice Presidential bet Senator Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan   of the United Nationalist Alliance on Monday   urged the military and   police to investigate claims on...

IS recognizes Sayyaf fealty

THE Islamic State has officially recognized the pledges of allegiance of several jihadist groups based in Mindanao, according to a video recently released by...

UN moves to tighten net around IS finances

UNITED NATIONS—The UN Security Council holds its first-ever meeting of finance ministers Thursday to adopt a wide-ranging draft resolution aimed at ramping up sanctions...
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