Daesh (Islamic State)

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FBI warns of possible Daesh-inspired attacks in U.S.

FBI warns of possible Daesh-inspired attacks in U.S.

U.S. federal authorities cautioned local law enforcement to be aware that supporters of Daesh have been calling for their sympathizers to attack holiday gatherings in the United States, including churches, a law enforcement official said, …

Turkey-backed rebels kill 68 Daesh fighters in Syria

Turkey-backed rebels kill 68 Daesh fighters in Syria

Syrian rebels backed by Turkish warplanes killed 68 Daesh militants in northern Syria overnight, the Turkish military said on Saturday, as intense fighting around the town of al-Bab continued, Reuters reports. Rebels supported by …

Syria Talks, Excluding U.S.

Syria Talks, Excluding U.S.

Insofar as diplomacy on Syria can accomplish anything, it will be between Russian and Turkey, with input from Iran

Turkey stops supporting Hezbollah

Turkey stops supporting Hezbollah

Ceasefire in Syria will not cover terrorist groups banned in Russia like Daesh and Jabhat al-Nusra, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said after talks with heads of Iranian and Russian Foreign Ministries in Moscow. …

Russia conducting operation in Samara linked to Daesh threat

Russian security services are conducting a special anti-terrorist operation after receiving information about a possible threat from Daesh militants in the city of Samara, Reuters reported on Thursday citing RIA news agency. RIA, …

Daesh captures Palmyra castle

Daesh captures Palmyra castle

Fighters of Daesh group have captured Palmyra castle overlooking the ancient city in eastern Syria, a news agency affiliated to the militants said on Sunday, CBC reports. Heavy Russian air strikes had pushed back the …

Turkish jets kill 9 Daesh terrorists in northern Syria

Turkish jets kill 9 Daesh terrorists in northern Syria

Turkish jets killed at least nine Daesh terrorists Sunday in northern Syria as part of Operation Euphrates Shield, the Turkish military announced. In air attacks targeting Daesh-held buildings in northern Syria, Turkish jets hit at …

Russian bombardment forces Daesh out of Palmyra

Russian bombardment forces Daesh out of Palmyra

Russian airstrikes have forced Daesh fighters from the centre of the Unesco world heritage city of Palmyra in Syria, hours after they had attempted to retake it, The Guardian reports. The Russian attack forced the militants to …

U.S. Defense Secretary Carter in Iraq for talks on Mosul

U.S. Defense Secretary Carter in Iraq for talks on Mosul

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrived in Baghdad on Sunday for talks with Iraqi leaders on the U.S.-backed military campaign against Daesh militants in Mosul, the Pentagon said, Reuters reported. Carter said last …