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Jordan executes jihadists after Islamic State kills hostage

Jordan executes jihadists after Islamic State kills hostage

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Protesters outside the Jordanian pilot's home said they will seek revenge.

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

SHOCKING! Islamic State luring Brit teens with cash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

British extremists with links to the Islamic State are offering cash payments to teenagers in the United Kingdom to travel to join terrorists and fight for the militant group that has seized swathes of land in Iraq and Syria.

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Aussie mother 'abandons' children to join Islamic State

Rediff.com26 May 2015

A 26-year-old Australian woman has allegedly abandoned her two children to join the Islamic State in Syria.

Islamic State is laughing at America: Trump

Islamic State is laughing at America: Trump

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Islamic State is laughing at America as the political leaders in the country have no effective strategy against the terror group, said Trump.

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Pak-origin man behind Toronto mass shooting claimed by Islamic State

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

On Sunday, Faisal Hussain, 29, opened fire in Toronto's vibrant Greektown neighbourhood, killing a 10-year-old girl and an 18-year-old woman. Thirteen people were also injured in the shooting, some with potentially life-altering injuries.

Islamic State threat to Kerala HC judges, politicians warn intelligence agencies

Islamic State threat to Kerala HC judges, politicians warn intelligence agencies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The sources, however, declined to divulge further details.

Islamic state's clear and present danger

Islamic state's clear and present danger

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The time is over when United States President Barack Obama thought he could afford to make a joke about the ISIS.

Islamic State video shows boys shooting hostage

Islamic State video shows boys shooting hostage

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The boys are seen shooting dead five men identified as captured Kurdish fighters who are kneeling.

US warns Americans in India of possible Islamic State attacks

US warns Americans in India of possible Islamic State attacks

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

An advisory issued by the American Embassy warned its citizens of an increased threat in places frequented by Westerners in the country.

Man arrested in Sydney for 'Islamic-State inspired' attack

Man arrested in Sydney for 'Islamic-State inspired' attack

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The attacker, named in local media as Ihsas Khan, was charged with committing a terrorist attack and attempted murder after the alleged attack on a 59-year-old man.

Islamic State replaces 'wounded leader' with former physics teacher

Islamic State replaces 'wounded leader' with former physics teacher

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

After a March 18 bombing attack which seriously wounded Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, reports reveal that Abu Alaa Afri, a former physics teacher from Mosul, has taken over temporary command of the dreaded group.

'Terrorist arrested in Burdwan has links to Islamic State'

'Terrorist arrested in Burdwan has links to Islamic State'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The suspected terrorist arrested from Viswabharati fast passenger train at Burdwan station has links to terror groups Islamic State and Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, a top Crime Investigation Department officer said on Tuesday.

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

'Trump Will Back India On Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Trump will absolutely back New Delhi on its position that Pakistan must do more to crack down on terrorists that threaten India.'

Take back over 800 Islamic State fighters: Trump tells European allies

Take back over 800 Islamic State fighters: Trump tells European allies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

He also warned the Islamic State that America would hit them hard from nearby military bases if the terror outfit regains momentum.

Bengaluru caf blast: NIA charges 4, says BJP office was first target

Bengaluru caf blast: NIA charges 4, says BJP office was first target

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

It said two of the key accused were Islamic State of Iraq and Syria radicals, who used fraudulently obtained "Indian SIM cards and Indian bank accounts" besides "various Indian and Bangladeshi Identity documents downloaded from the dark web (which is accessible only through specialised browsers) in carrying out their nefarious activities.

Taliban wants an Islamic state in Afghanistan

Taliban wants an Islamic state in Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

Refusing peace talks with America, a top-ranking Taliban commander has said that his group has waged war against the US-led forces to create an Islamic State in Afghanistan and to bring Sharia law back to the country, a media report said on Monday.

Court sentences 2 men to jail for 7 years for links to Islamic State

Court sentences 2 men to jail for 7 years for links to Islamic State

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The accused persons had hatched a criminal conspiracy to propagate the ideology, recruit persons, raise funds and facilitate the travel of those recruited to Syria to join the IS and further its activities.

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

'Calling it Islamic State gives undue credibility to poisonous death cult'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

"I wish the BBC would stop calling it 'Islamic State' because it is not an Islamic state," he told the BBC's 'Today' programme.

'ISIS cannot declare an Islamic state for the heck of it'

'ISIS cannot declare an Islamic state for the heck of it'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

S Q R Ilyas, a prominent member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, tells Vicky Nanjappa of Rediff.com what the formation of the Islamic caliphate means to Indian Muslims.

Islamic State regional coordinator among 4 arrested in Bangladesh

Islamic State regional coordinator among 4 arrested in Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Bangladesh police has arrested 4 alleged members of Islamic State militant group, including its regional coordinator who frequently travelled to India, Pakistan and other countries, and seized laptops and jihadi leaflets from their possession.

New video shows Islamic State killing Ethiopian Christians in Libya

New video shows Islamic State killing Ethiopian Christians in Libya

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A video purportedly made by Islamic State and posted on social media sites on Sunday appeared to show militants shooting and beheading about 30 Ethiopian Christians in Libya.

Is Islamic State chief al-Baghdadi alive?

Is Islamic State chief al-Baghdadi alive?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The fate of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was reportedly targetted during airstrikes last weekend in Iraq, is still not known.

Islamic State 'gets tougher' in face of air strikes: Baghdadi in new message

Islamic State 'gets tougher' in face of air strikes: Baghdadi in new message

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

In is 24-minute long message, he also called on Saudi citizens -- the second biggest contributor to IS - to "rise up" against their government as he dismissed the kingdom's newly formed Muslim coalition against the caliphate.

'Islamic State wants to terrorise the world'

'Islamic State wants to terrorise the world'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

'No other terror organisation has valued popular consensus as the Islamic State does -- instead of repressing people, IS wants to gain their support. This is a major innovation in terrorism,' says terrorism expert and author Dr Loretta Napoleoni in an interview to Archana Masih and Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com.

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Not with standing the Western nations' zeal to wage a war against the group, unless its source of funding is known and curbed, its rampage will likely continue.

France biggest target of Islamic State in Europe, say experts

France biggest target of Islamic State in Europe, say experts

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Defence experts say IS has deep connection in France and is training French children.

Islamic State second-in-command killed in US air strike

Islamic State second-in-command killed in US air strike

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

The second-in-command of the dreaded Islamic State militant group has been killed in a United States air strike in northern Iraq, the White House has said.

Islamic State threat looms large over India; 23 youngsters part of terror group

Islamic State threat looms large over India; 23 youngsters part of terror group

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

As per a report, out of the 23 Indians who are in the Islamic State, 17 are from southern states.

Taliban, Islamic State claim responsibility for Pak hospital suicide attack

Taliban, Islamic State claim responsibility for Pak hospital suicide attack

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

At least 75 people were killed and 115 others injured in the attack.

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The 20-year-old arrested accused, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, allegedly planned a terrorist attack in New York City around October 7 "with the intent of slaughtering in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible," attorney general Merrick B Garland said, as per the statement.

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A 32-year-old US-returned engineering graduate was arrested in Hyderabad when he was allegedly on his way to Dubai to join the Middle East terror group Islamic State, the Cyberabad police claimed on Friday.

Battle for Mosul begins: Iraqi troops launch attack against Islamic State

Battle for Mosul begins: Iraqi troops launch attack against Islamic State

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

After a month-long buildup, the last urban stronghold of Islamic State in Iraq has for several days been almost completely surrounded by a 30,000-strong force.

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence but no changes after Trump attack, official says

Islamic State, Al Qaeda celebrate Trump presidency as ruin of the US

Islamic State, Al Qaeda celebrate Trump presidency as ruin of the US

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

A number of prominent ideologues linked to jihadist outfits in the Middle East took to social media to cheer the prospect of a Trump presidency, The Washington Post reported.

UAE may share position of Islamic State during Modi's visit: Ex-envoy

UAE may share position of Islamic State during Modi's visit: Ex-envoy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Prime Minister Modi is visiting Palestine, UAE and Oman from February 9 to February 12.

Awaiting Pak handler's instructions, 4 IS men tell cops

Awaiting Pak handler's instructions, 4 IS men tell cops

Rediff.com21 May 2024

All they have said so far is that their handler was going to inform them about the exact location and time of the target after they collected the weapons," he said.

4 ways to tackle Islamic State's terror

4 ways to tackle Islamic State's terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

'The use of nuclear/biological/chemical weapons by Islamic terrorists is just a matter of time.' 'It must be clearly understood what the world faces is a global level insurgency against the world order.' 'Terrorism is merely a tactic and Islamic State its most brutal face, says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Islamic State threatens Britain in new executions video

Islamic State threatens Britain in new executions video

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The 11-minute footage included a 'message' for United Kingdom Prime Minister David Cameron which is being read by a man in an English accent, threatening attacks in the UK.

Islamic State video shows beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Islamic State video shows beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

The Islamic State released a five-minute video on Sunday purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Christians that they captured in Libya.

Donald Trump reveals plan to defeat Islamic State

Donald Trump reveals plan to defeat Islamic State

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

International cooperation to cut off their funding, expanded intelligence sharing, and cyber warfare to disrupt and disable their propaganda and recruiting is his plan to stop the terror group.