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11 IS militants killed in airstrikes in western and eastern Iraq
Eleven Islamic State (IS) militants were killed on Saturday in airstrikes in western and eastern Iraq, the Iraqi military said
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5 IS militants, including 2 leaders, killed in northern Iraq operation
A total of five Islamic State (IS) militants, including two local leaders, were killed in an operation to track down IS militants in northern Iraq, the Iraqi military said
 "5 IS militants, including 2 leaders, killed in northern Iraq operation")
6 IS militants killed in separate operations in Iraq, says military
Iraqi forces killed six Islamic State (IS) militants in separate military operations in the north and west of the country, the military said
 "6 IS militants killed in separate operations in Iraq, says military")
Two MP men created social media groups in name of IS: Narottam Mishra
A day earlier, the NIA conducted searches in Bhopal and Raisen districts in a case of the activities of the terror group ISIS and seized incriminating documents and material
 "Two MP men created social media groups in name of IS: Narottam Mishra")
Islamic State terror group claims attack on Sikh gurdwara in Kabul
Several blasts tore through Gurdwara Karte Parwan in Kabul's Bagh-e Bala neighbourhood on Saturday
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Turkey to address security concerns in Syria with new operation: President
Erdogan made the announcement in an address to his party members in the capital Ankara, noting the new operation will make up for the "shortcomings" of the security line on its southern borders
 "Turkey to address security concerns in Syria with new operation: President")
Blast in Kabul mosque kills five, IS' local affiliate claims responsibility
The blast took place while people were inside the mosque for the evening prayers, Zadran said, adding that they were waiting for an update
 "Blast in Kabul mosque kills five, IS' local affiliate claims responsibility")
Afghanistan: Multiple blasts near Kabul school hurt at least 7 children
The blasts, which occurred in rapid succession, hurt several children and more casualties were feared, according to Kabul police spokesman Khalid Zadran and the city's Emergency Hospital
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Think-tank warns of IS expansion to Central Asia; potentially reach China
A Canada-based think tank in its research paper has warned of a greater threat with the Islamist terrorist groups from Syria and Iraq relocating
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Islamic State group morphs and grows in Pakistan, Afghanistan
Since coming to power in Afghanistan eight months ago, the Taliban have touted their success in repressing the Islamic State group, but the militants have expanded into neighboring Pakistan
Taliban claims of restraining Islamic State's violent activities
The claims were made to the Chinese media by acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Amir Khan Muttaqi,
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Islamic State claims responsibility of mosque attack in Peshawar killing 56
The Islamic State (IS) of Khorasan has claimed the responsibility of the terror attack on a Shia mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar during the Friday's prayer, in which at least 56 people were killed
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IS claims responsibility for mosque attack in Pak; death toll rises to 62
The death toll on Saturday rose to 62 after five more people injured in the explosion succumbed to their wounds, a hospital official said
 "IS claims responsibility for mosque attack in Pak; death toll rises to 62")
Islamic State claims responsibility for mosque explosion in Pakistan
On Friday, two terrorists opened fire at police officers near the mosque in Peshawar, after which one of them entered the building and staged the explosion.
Al Qaeda, Islamic State reconstituting in Afghanistan: US official
A top US official has claimed that the Al Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) terror groups were "reconstituting" in Afghanistan.
 "Al Qaeda, Islamic State reconstituting in Afghanistan: US official")
Iraqi airstrikes kill 9 suspected IS militants, including 4 Lebanese
Airstrikes north of Baghdad in retaliation for an attack by the Islamic State group on an Iraqi army barracks earlier this month killed nine suspected IS fighters, including four Lebanese
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ISIS has 66 known Indian-origin fighters: US report on terrorism
Officials in India remain concerned about internet use for terrorist recruitment and radicalisation to violence, as well as for fomenting interreligious tensions, it said
66 Indian-origin terrorists operating abroad with IS, also in India: US
Sixty six Indian-origin terrorists were operating abroad with the Islamic State (IS) which is also present in India, according to the US State Department.
Canadian citizen who joined IS pleads guilty to aiding terrorist group
A Canadian citizen who joined the Islamic State group nearly a decade ago pleaded guilty to serving as one of the organisation's more prominent English-language propagandists.
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Islamic State takes responsibility for Friday's Kabul blasts: Report
The Islamic State has claimed the responsibility for the two recent explosions in Kabul, Russian media reported citing Afghan broadcaster Shamshad News
 "Islamic State takes responsibility for Friday's Kabul blasts: Report")
