Life begins returning to war-torn Marawi City
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Residents of a southern Philippine city where Islamic State supporters waged a brutal five-month battle began…
9 years ago
Islamic State
Army says battle for Marawi to end soon; death toll now over 1,000, mostly IS militants
MARAWI, Philippines (AFP) -- Philippine troops Sunday bombed militants loyal to the Islamic State group who have held out…
9 years ago
Filipino doctor denies involvement in NY jihadist plot, to fight extradition, says lawyer
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- A Filipino doctor accused of wiring money for a foiled jihadist plot targeting New…
9 years ago
Philippines to start extradition process for Filipino jihadist involved in NY terror plot, says DOJ chief
A Filipino suspect in a thwarted jihadist plot targeting New York's subway and Times Square will face legal proceedings seeking…
9 years ago
Malaysia arrests eight suspected militants, including three Filipinos
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AFP) -- Malaysian police said Saturday they have detained four locals and four foreigners---three Filipinos and one…
9 years ago
Iraq forces retake IS bastion Hawija
by Ahmad al-Rubaye with Sarah Benhaida in Baghdad Agence France-Presse HAWIJA, Iraq - Iraqi forces retook one of the Islamic State group's last…
9 years ago
US strikes IS camp in Libya, killing 17: official
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- US forces carried out six "precision air strikes" against an Islamic State camp in Libya,…
9 years ago
President Duterte willing to open borders to Indonesia, Malaysia to fight IS-linked militants
President Rodrigo Duterte says he is willing to open the country's borders to Indonesia and Malaysia to fight Islamic State-linked…
9 years ago
Military: Abdullah Maute dead
(Eagle News) -- Abdullah Maute is dead. "(He) is already killed. Chatter over Telegram indicates he is killed," Lieutenant General…
9 years ago
President Duterte warns of possible spillover of Marawi armed conflict to Buldon, Maguindanao
(Eagle News) - Around 100 Islamic State-inspired militants have been spotted in Buldon, Maguindanao. The Moro Islamic Liberation Front confirmed…
9 years ago
Australia offers to train Philippine troops in IS fight
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia Tuesday offered to help train the Philippine military to tackle Islamic militants terrorizing parts of the…
9 years ago
IS fighters begin evacuating Lebanon border area
BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) -- Islamic State group fighters began evacuating a Syrian-Lebanese border region Monday under an unprecedented deal to…
9 years ago
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