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Updated al-Nusra Front terror group designation includes new aliases
Terrorism

2016-12-07

Updated al-Nusra Front terror group designation includes new aliases

The US State Department designation reflects the group's unchanging nature in light of its recent re-branding attempt, experts tell Diyaruna.

Married under 'caliphate', Iraq couples say 'I do' again
Terrorism

2016-12-07

Married under 'caliphate', Iraq couples say 'I do' again

Iraqis are thronging a civil court in al-Qayyarah to replace the documents they were delivered during two years of 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' administration.

Hamam al-Alil shakes off pall of life under ISIL
Terrorism

2016-11-30

Hamam al-Alil shakes off pall of life under ISIL

Residents of the recently liberated town describe the devastating abuse they endured at the hands of the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant'.

Iraq faces arduous task of restoring Nimrud
Terrorism

2016-11-28

Iraq faces arduous task of restoring Nimrud

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' smashed the ancient city's monuments and antiquities during its two-year occupation, Iraqi officials say.

ISIL fighters employ desperate tactics in Mosul
Terrorism

2016-11-24

ISIL fighters employ desperate tactics in Mosul

'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' fighters have been using human shields and wooden tanks in a bid to slow the advance of Iraqi forces.

Watchdog to probe new chemical attack allegations in Syria
Terrorism

2016-11-22

Watchdog to probe new chemical attack allegations in Syria

More than 20 reports of the use of toxic arms since August by the Syrian regime and the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' are under investigation.

ISIL leaves foreign fighters stranded in Mosul
Terrorism

2016-11-21

ISIL leaves foreign fighters stranded in Mosul

As the Mosul offensive intensifies, the 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' is leaving its foreign fighters behind to bear the brunt of the fighting.

Iran courts supposed enemies in Afghanistan
Terrorism

2016-11-21

Iran courts supposed enemies in Afghanistan

Iran has shown no theological purity as it routinely supports, trains and funds terrorist groups such as the Taliban and al-Qaeda.

Mosul residents expose ISIL's false utopia
Terrorism

2016-11-18

Mosul residents expose ISIL's false utopia

The 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' claims that Mosul was prospering under its rule, but residents fleeing the battles say these were merely lies.

ISIL finances dwindle as Mosul offensive heats up
Terrorism

2016-11-16

ISIL finances dwindle as Mosul offensive heats up

Iraqi forces have severed 'Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant' revenue sources and the smuggling routes it used to funnel funds, officials say.