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Iraq sentences 19 Russian women to life for joining IS

Iraq sentences 19 Russian women to life in prison for joining the Islamic State group, according a judicial source.

Islamic State calls for attacks in West, Russia, Middle East, Asia during Ramadan

An audio message purporting to come from the spokesman of Islamic State calls on followers to launch attacks in the United States, Europe, Russia, Australia, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and the Philippines during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which began in late May.

Suicide bomber in Iraq is Neaz from Chittagong

A Bangladeshi who, according to a SITE Intelligence Group video, died in a suicide bombing in Tikrit city of Iraq recently is Neaz

Suicide bombers kill 26 at Iraq wedding celebration: police

At least 26 people are killed and 25 are injured as two suicide bombers attack a celebration being held the night before a wedding north of Baghdad, a police officer and a doctor say.

Ex-boxing champ steers young Belgians away from jihad

He was one of the best middleweight boxers of his time and is now a Belgian lawmaker, but Bea Diallo says he understands what turns youngsters to the dark side.

Sting reopens Paris' Bataclan hall on anniversary of militant attack

Rock star Sting headlined a concert in Paris' Bataclan music hall on Saturday to mark the venue's reopening a year after three Islamist militants gunned down 90 revellers in France's bloodiest terror attack.

Swiss to host Inter-migrant football contest

Around 120 asylum seekers and refugees in Switzerland will next week compete in a football tournament organised with the backing of UEFA.

Why England's decision to tour Bangladesh is right

Bangladesh is facing a critical moment in its history - certainly its cricketing history - is apparent.

ECB security delegation arrives

England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB's) security delegation arrived today at Bangladesh to hold a string of meetings with local security agencies.

April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016

No IS in Bangladesh: Home minister

There is no existence of Islamic State in Bangladesh, Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan reaffirms.

April 9, 2016
April 9, 2016

Paris attacks: Key suspect Abrini arrested in Brussels

The key remaining suspect in November's Paris terror attacks, Mohamed Abrini, is among five people arrested in Belgium.

March 23, 2016
March 23, 2016

IS claims Christian convert killing in Kurigram: SITE

Islamic State claimed responsibility of yesterday’s murder of a Christian convert in Kurigram, “terror monitoring” body SITE Intel Group says.

March 15, 2016
March 15, 2016

Jhenidah Shia preacher stabbed to death

A Shia community preacher has been stabbed to death in Jhenidah’s Kaliganj upazila. Islamic State has allegedly claimed responsibility of the killing.

March 12, 2016
March 12, 2016

Three Paris attackers 'feature in IS recruitment files'

The names of three of the Paris attackers appear in files leaked from the Islamic State militant group, according to German media reports.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

IS claims Panchagarh priest murder: SITE

Terrorist outfit Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for murdering a Hindu priest in Debiganj upazila of Panchagarh, US-based SITE Intelligence Group says.

February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016

Syria calls for UN action on Turkish attacks on Kurds

Syria has condemned Turkish military action against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria described it as a violation of its sovereignty.

February 13, 2016
February 13, 2016

Syria conflict: Rebels pledge to keep fighting

Rebel groups in Syria have told the BBC they will not stop fighting because they do not believe that Russia will end its bombing campaign in support of the government.

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

Syria conflict: Bashar al-Assad vows to retake whole country

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said that he intends to retake "the whole country".

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

IS in Afghanistan: We will bury them, says President Ghani

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has promised to "bury" the Islamic State (IS) militant group, whose local offshoot has clashed with government forces and Taliban fighters.