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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.

January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

Radicalisation of Bangladeshi workers dates back to 2013

In April 2013, terrorist group Islamic State announced it would expand its operations beyond Iraq as the civil war in Syria worsened. That same year, a group of Bangladeshi construction workers in Singapore began a closed religious study group to discuss these conflicts that involved Muslims, and whether they should take up arms.

January 20, 2016
January 20, 2016

Arrests shock Bangladeshi community in Singapore

The Bangladeshi community in Singapore has expressed shocked at the news that 27 Bangladeshi nationals who were working there had been arrested for supporting IS, al-Qaeda.

January 17, 2016
January 17, 2016

IS kills dozens in new Syria assault

Dozens of people have died in an offensive by so-called Islamic State on government-held areas of Deir al-Zour in eastern Syria, local media say.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Jakarta attackers identified

Police in Indonesia have identified four out of five of the Jakarta attackers, including two previously convicted militants.

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

Indonesia on security alert as police probe attacks

Indonesian police spokesperson says an alert has been issued throughout the country following Islamist State attack on Jakarta.

January 9, 2016
January 9, 2016

US cop ambushed 'in the name of Islam'

A man who shot and wounded a policeman at point blank range as he sat in his patrol car was inspired by Islamic State militants, police said.

December 30, 2015
December 30, 2015

Air strikes kill ‘Bangladeshi militant’ in Syria

10 alleged members of Islamic State (IS) including a Bangladeshi are killed in coalition force’s air strikes in Syria and Iraq in last one month, according to a list prepared by the US military.

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

Iraqi PM vows to drive IS from country

Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi says so-called Islamic State (IS) will be ousted from the country, after government forces recaptured Ramadi.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

IS claims credit for Bagmara blast: SITE

IS claims credit for the suicide attack at an Ahmadiyya Muslim mosque in Rajshahi that left the attacker dead, says US-based SITE Intelligence Group.

December 17, 2015
December 17, 2015

Expats won’t be affected by IS for Saudi coalition: Minister

Expatriates living in Middle East will not be affected by Islamic State (IS) because of Bangladesh’s allegiance to Saudi’s Islamic military coalition, commented Nurul Islam, minister for expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment.