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US House backs Barack Obama’s Syria plan

President Barack Obama's plan to train and arm the moderate Syrian opposition fighting on Islamic State (ISIS) has been approved…

10 years ago

Barack Obama addresses US troops on ISIS plan

The US troops their fighting Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Iraq will not have a combat mission, President Barack Obama…

10 years ago

International coalition holds talks in Paris on ISIS threat

Thirty countries taking part in a major conference in Paris talks have pledged to help Iraq fight Islamic State (ISIS)…

10 years ago

David Haines killing: ISIS claims execution of UK hostage

PM David Cameron said that the UK will take "whatever steps are necessary" to keep safe after a video showing…

10 years ago

CIA triples estimate of ISIS fighters in Iraq and Syria

The Islamic State (ISIS) militant group may have up to 31,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria - three times as…

10 years ago

John Kerry arrives in Saudi Arabia to build coalition against ISIS

Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet key Arab leaders, as he tries to build…

10 years ago

Obama: US to launch first airstrikes against ISIS in Syria

President Barack Obama has announced that the US will not hesitate to take action against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in…

10 years ago

John Kerry starts anti-ISIS tour in Iraq

Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Iraq at the start of a Middle East tour to build support…

10 years ago

Barack Obama meets congressional leaders over ISIS threat

President Barack Obama has met Congressional leaders to outline and press his case for an expanded military campaign against Islamic…

10 years ago

Phil Robertson talks about ISIS on Hannity show

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson talked to Fox News' Sean Hannity on September 2 about the killing of two American journalists…

10 years ago

Steven Sotloff’s family speaks for first time

Steven Sotloff’s family has spoken publicly for the first time since a video of his killing was released by ISIS…

10 years ago

Al-Qaeda announces creation of its Indian wing

In a video posted online, al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has announced the creation of an Indian branch of his militant…

10 years ago

Steven Sotloff’s killing video is authentic, US confirms

The video showing the killing of American journalist Steven Sotloff by ISIS militants is authentic, the US has confirmed. Steven…

10 years ago

Steven Sotloff’s killing showed in new Islamic State video

A new Islamic State video has showed the killing of American journalist Steven Sotloff. Steven Sotloff, 31, disappeared in Syria…

10 years ago

Iraq: US airstrikes and international aid drops for besieged town of Amirli

Humanitarian aid drops have been made by the US planes to the besieged Iraqi town of Amirli, the Pentagon has…

10 years ago

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia warns of terrorist threat to Europe and US

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia has warned that extremists could attack Europe and the US if there is not a…

10 years ago

Shirley Sotloff plea: Steven Sotloff’s mother begs ISIS to let son alive

Shirley Sotloff, the mother of American journalist Steven Sotloff held by ISIS militants, has made an emotional video appeal for…

10 years ago

James Foley killing: US refused to pay $132 million ransom

James Foley’s killers wanted a $132 million ransom for his release, his employer has said. GlobalPost CEO Philip Balboni said…

10 years ago

James Foley: US secret military mission tried but failed to free journalist

Acccording to US officials, a secret military mission had tried but failed to free journalist James Foley and other American…

10 years ago

James Foley killed by ISIS militants

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has released a video apparently showing the killing of American journalist…

10 years ago

Baghdad attack: At least 29 people killed by gunmen in Zayouna

At least 29 people have been killed after gunmen have stormed two buildings in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, officials say.…

10 years ago

What is a caliphate?

A caliphate is an Islamic state ruled by a single political and religious leader, or Caliph. Caliphs are regarded by…

10 years ago

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: ISIS leader appears in his first video sermon

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has called on Muslims to obey him, in his first video sermon. Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi…

10 years ago

ISIS declares Islamic state in occupied territories of Iraq and Syria

ISIS militants have announced they are establishing a caliphate, or Islamic state, on the territories the Islamist group controls in…

10 years ago

Iraq: PM Nouri al-Maliki rejects calls for national salvation government

Iraq's PM Nouri al-Maliki has rejected calls for a national salvation government to help counter the offensive by jihadist-led Sunni…

11 years ago