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Countries where Islamic State is still a major threat

Driven from its self-styled caliphate in Iraq and Syria, Islamic State is down but not out. Where once they confronted armies, the extremist Islamist group's adherents have now staged hit-and-run......

Islamic State defeated as final territory lost

The Islamic State has lost its last stronghold, Baghouz, in eastern Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces announced on Saturday. IMAGE: Smoke rises from the last besieged neighbourhood in the......

Beautiful images from the Smithsonian's photo contest

From the ruins of a Syrian city to shamans, these are just some of the 60 breathtaking images selected as finalists in Smithsonian Magazine's 16th Annual Photo Contest. The magazine received......

Pentagon implementing orderly withdrawal of US troops from Syria

IMAGE: US and Turkish soldiers during a combined joint patrol outside Manbij, Syria. Photograph: Courtesy Arnada Jones/US Army/Handout via Reuters The United States is implementing an orderly......

US to pull out troops from Syria

The United States has started to withdraw its troops from Syria, the White House said on Wednesday, asserting that it has been able to defeat the Islamic State in the strife-torn country. “We......

Immigration ban: America Inc vs Trump

US President Donald Trump's executive order prohibiting the entry of people from seven Muslim majority nations -- Syria, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and Libya -- for 90 days widened the rift......

Snooker champ's incredible journey from war-torn Syria

Undeterred by turmoil, Syrian teenage snooker champion has his eyes set on bigger targets IMAGE: Yazan started playing snooker at the age of 12. Photograph: Asian Snooker Championships Two years......

Woman coach scores wins for Syrian men's team

IMAGE: Maha Jannoud, 32, coaches during a training for al-Muhafaza Sports club, a men's team in Damascus, Syria. Photograph: Omar Sanadiki/Reuters On the soccer pitch, Maha Jannoud barks out......

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Dozens killed in counter attack by rebels in Syria

[Syria], May 22 (ANI): A day after Russia attacked the northwestern region in Syria, rebel groups on Tuesday launched counter attacks against... ...

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U.S. says signs Syria may be using chemical weapons, warns of quick response

The United States sees signs the Syrian government may be using chemical weapons, including an alleged chlorine attack on Sunday in northwest... ...

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Syrians detained, killed in southern cradle of revolt - U.N

At least 380 civilians have been arrested in Syria's south and 11 civilians serving on local councils and former fighters have been killed or... ...

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Crime reporter shot dead in Mexico

[Mexico], May 17 (ANI): A crime reporter, who was working under a federal protection program, was shot dead here on Thursday, making him the fifth... ...

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10 killed, including 5 children, in air raids by Russia in Syria

[Syria], May 21 (ANI): At least 10 civilians, including five children, were killed in air strikes by Syrian government ally Russia on Monday in the... ...

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