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A Iraqi man wounded in a car bomb attack in the liberated district of Gogjali is seen at his arrival to a Hospital in Irbil, Iraq. (Photo: AP)

Iraqi air force drops empathy letters on Mosul

According to the coalition, the letters are based on 2,160 hand-written notes penned in the days since the Mosul...

23 Dec 2016 12:13 PM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrives at the Federal Criminal Police Office in Berlin on Thursday, three days after a truck ran into a crowded market. (Photo: AP)

Suspect fingerprints found on truck door

Berlin truck rampage raises concerns across Europe with markets in France tightening security.

23 Dec 2016 2:43 AM IST

The photo which was sent to European police authorities and obtained by AP on Wednesday shows Tunisian national Anis Amri who is wanted by German police for an alleged involvement in the Berlin Christmas market attack. (Photo: AP)

Suspect in deadly Berlin attack identified as Tunisian jihadi

The federal prosecutor's office offered a reward of up to 100,000 euros ($104,000) for information leading to the...

22 Dec 2016 8:53 AM IST

People offer their respect near the crime scene in Berlin, Germany. (Photo: AP)

Germany frees suspect in market attack, says accused still at large

The truck smashed into wooden huts serving mulled wine and sausages on Monday.

21 Dec 2016 9:57 AM IST

The inquiry, conducted last month, found that ISIS had used the weapon on civilians. (Photo: AP/File)

Europol warns of new terror tactics, fresh threats to Europe

Europol Director said EU states had stepped up their security cooperation in the wake of IS attacks in the last couple...

2 Dec 2016 7:51 PM IST

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Thane man recruited by ISIS nabbed in Libya: ATS

The ISIS recruit was in contact with his family till last week through cell phone and social media.

10 Dec 2016 3:36 PM IST

Turkish troops heading to the Syrian border, in Karkamis, Turkey. (Photo: AP/File)

Turkey sends 300 extra commandos to Syria

The Syrian towns of Jarabulus, Al Rai and Dabiq were retaken from the IS jihadists in lightning moves in the early weeks...

9 Dec 2016 2:57 PM IST

Last month, the Lok Sabha was informed that NIA and state security agencies have so far arrested 68 supporters of dreaded terror outfit ISIS in various parts of the country. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

Mumbai man allegedly joins Islamic State: Maharashtra ATS

Tabrej Noor Mohammad, who had left the country is believed to have joined IS with one of his friends who is from Saudi...

9 Dec 2016 11:22 AM IST

Documents show that the Islamic State group has built deeper connections with Bangladeshi militants than was previously known. (Photo: AFP/File)

IS launches 'Agony Uncle' radio show for jihadists

In the show, clerics answer questions submitted by militants whilst referring to aspects of Islamic law.

7 Dec 2016 4:20 PM IST

The inquiry, conducted last month, found that ISIS had used the weapon on civilians. (Photo: AP/File)

ISIS launches 'Agony Uncle' radio show for jihadists

The clerics said that most of the militants come with questions related to women, their role in the community, among...

7 Dec 2016 3:37 PM IST

Officer Aml Elsokary, who was off duty and wearing her hijab, dropped off her son in Brooklyn. (Photo: Twitter)

'Will cut your throat': Hijab-clad Muslim cop called 'ISIS', harassed...

When the officer -- a native New Yorker -- approached, the man said, 'ISIS (expletive), I will cut your throat, go back...

5 Dec 2016 2:30 PM IST

Nadia Murad and Lamia Haji Bashar wear traditional bejewelled hats atop headscarves, were often unable to hold back their tears during the ceremony in the parliament building. (Photo: AFP)

Yazidi prize winners demand IS leaders face justice

Nadia Murad and Lamia Haji Bashar also urged Europe to consider admitting 500,000 Yazidi refugees from Iraq.

14 Dec 2016 1:05 PM IST