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'Islamic State' group
The 'Islamic State' group is an extremist organization
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Kabul evacuations: 'We had no information at all'
Ahmad R. was flown out of Kabul by the Bundeswehr; Maryam K. is still hoping to leave. They share their stories with DW.
Who is ISIS Khorasan?
Central Asia's Islamic State affiliate, IS-K, is a major security threat with a deadly record in Afghanistan.
Evacuations continue after Kabul airport attack
Despite warnings of a terror threat, thousands had flocked to the airport gates.
Burkina Faso: Dozens killed in suspected jihadist attack
Militants have killed almost 50 people from a convoy of civilians and soldiers in northern Burkina Faso.
Changing laws and lives in limbo
Thousands of women and children of former ISIS fighters are stuck in camps in Syria + Efforts to change rape laws
Ex IS families stuck in Syrian Camps
Most EU countries are reluctant to repatriate citizens from former IS controlled areas. Most face trials at home.
Taliban victory: A likely boost for Islamist extremists
The Taliban's victory could raise the morale of Islamist extremist groups. Analysts fear terrorist attacks could rise.
Several dead in attack on Iraq funeral
State media have blamed the attack on the "Islamic State" militant group, which has revived its campaign of violence.
Joe Biden announces end of US combat role in Iraq
The president outlined a "new phase" of US involvement in Iraq, which will still involve "dealing with ISIS."
New Zealand agrees to take back IS-linked woman and kids
New Zealand has announced it will take in an alleged IS militant and her two young children.
Waldkraiburg attacker sentenced to psychiatric ward
The defendant was diagnosed with schizophrenia and had admitted to carrying out attacks against Turkish businesses.
Germany: IS widow sentenced over Yazidi slaves
The widow of an "Islamic State" terrorist admitted to using enslaved Yazidi girls to clean her home.
'Islamic State' poses growing threat across Africa
After the militant group saw its influence wane in the Middle East, it targeted Africa. But just how big is the threat?
Inside Europe 15.07.2021
The EU moves to crack down on internet outlaws - Turkey's 'crazy' canal project - Does a ban on cruise ships go far enough to save Venice? - Africans highlight the plight of European migrants - LGBTQ rights in Poland - Sexual harassment in the Ukrainian armed forces - Should Dutch Islamic State fighters be allowed to return? - Climbing for gold at the Tokyo Olympics - Britain's slave trade
German police raid suspected IS supporters
Ten warrants were executed across the German state of Hesse on suspicion of financing a terror group.
German spy chief warns of Islamic State's strength
The head of Germany's foreign intelligence agency has warned that the Islamic State is just as strong as it ever was.
Niger's Bazoum: We need technological assistance
Niger is in a deep security crisis. President Mohamed Bazoum tells DW how he plans to tackle terror in Niger.
Inside Europe 01.07.2021
Warnings that Islamic State is not a spent force - German soldiers pull out of Afghanistan but what about the local staff who helped them? - Will sport scupper the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown? - The problems providing an education to migrant kids in Greece - Italian army mobilises on the vaccination front - Life gets back to normal in Iceland - Pushing back against street harassment in Germany
Germany, US warn of growing IS influence
Ahead of a global summit, the German foreign minister said the militant group "has been pushed back, but not defeated."
Afghanistan: 'Islamic State' kills 10 mine-clearing workers
The Afghan interior ministry had alleged the Taliban were responsible for attacking dozens of mine clearers.
Chinese miners kidnapped in Niger
The men were abducted near the country's border with Mali and Burkina Faso, a hotbed for Islamists.
100 killed in jihadi attack on Burkina Faso village
Islamists in the West African state have killed scores of civilians and set fire to homes and businesses.
Will Iraq's activist killers face justice?
After over 30 Iraqi activists were murdered, one alleged culprit has finally been arrested.
Kabul blast kills at least 50, scores injured
Afghan security officials have not said what caused the blast near a school in the western section of the capital.
IS military leader arrested in Turkey
An Afghan national, who allegedly led IS' military structure, has been detained in Istanbul.
Leaders condemn insurgency in Mozambique
Five presidents have conveyed for a crisis summit after 12 people were beheaded in an attack claimed by IS.
Mozambique's refugee crisis clouds army gains
Mozambican forces claim to have taken back the ransacked town of Palma from Islamists but a refugee crisis looms.
Turkey sentences 4 for attack that killed German tourists
A court has sentenced four men to life for a 2016 suicide bombing in central Istanbul that killed 12 German tourists.
South Africa deploys forces in Mozambique
South Africa has deployed troops in Mozambique to protect its nationals from further harm by jihadist militants.
New president begins battle to stabilize Niger
Niger's new president, Mohamed Bazoum, faces an uphill battle to stabilize his country.
Big challenges confront Niger President Bazoum
Niger's new president is inheriting a terror problem and massive opposition protests — and that's just the beginning.
Syria: Kurdish forces raid camp for IS supporters
Several people have been arrested in the al-Hol camp, home to tens of thousands of IS supporters and families.
Iraqi Yazidis warn of ongoing threats
A new law to aid Yazidi survivors isn't enough, say locals, warning that the community will be attacked again.
US and Iraq to restart talks on troops' pullout
The two sides disagree on how to withdraw the remaining 2,500 US soldiers from the Middle Eastern country.
Pope's vision of harmony in Iraq needs everyday effort
Christoph Strack
The pope's four-day visit to Iraq was an exceptional spiritual and political event.
Italian police arrest suspect over 2015 Paris attacks
Italian police have arrested a man on suspicion of helping the perpetrators of the coordinated atrocities in 2015.
France must repatriate 'IS' sympathizers
Luisa von Richthofen
The French are not keen to repatriate 'IS' fighters abroad. Refusing to do so will backfire, says Luisa von Richthofen.
Pope Francis arrives in Iraq amid security fears
Pope Francis has begun his first ever papal visit to the Middle Eastern country.
Rockets hit Iraq air base hosting US troops
Multiple rockets reportedly land at the Ain al-Asad air base in Iraq, which hosts US, coalition, and Iraqi forces.
German court convicts 'IS recruiter' Abu Walaa
The Islamist preacher has been convicted of recruiting young people to become terrorists. He faces more than 10 years.
Preacher guilty of recruiting for IS
The trial of suspected Islamic State recruiter Abu Walaa has lasted three and a half years in the German city of Celle.
Germany: Syrian man charged in Dresden stabbing
Prosecutors say the 20-year-old Syrian asylum-seeker was motivated by homophobia when he attacked a couple in Dresden.
The dangerous work of archaeologists in conflict zones
Would you die to save a monument? Archaeologist Khaled al-Asaad did, highlighting the dangers heritage workers can face.
UN urges countries to repatriate Syria's 'IS children'
Member states are reluctant to take these children due to security risks. The UN says these claims are unfounded.
Afghanistan: Unclaimed killings terrorize educated elite
Peace in Afghanistan is proving as elusive as ever amid a campaign of targeted assassinations.
'IS': weakened, but still dangerous
A few years ago, "Islamic State" was a powerful terrorist organization. Today, it has largely gone underground.
DR Congo rebels kill farmers
Rebels in the east of DR Congo have killed at least 25 people, beheading some, local officials say.
Iraqis fear flare-up of US-Iran conflict at home
Iran vows to take revenge on the US as the first anniversary of the assassination of a military leader nears.
Rebuilding Mosul for the future
Much of Mosul's cultural heritage was destroyed under "Islamic State" occupation. Three years later, it's being rebuilt.
Russia foils 'Islamic State' terror attack
The Kremlin's security service says it thwarted a plot to carry out an attack in the southern republic of Dagestan.
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