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In a bid to stop attacks on minorities, Bangladesh police detains over 1,700 people

June 11, 2016 3:27 pm

Bangladesh has seen a string of brutal attacks by Islamists on religious minorities and secular activists.

Islamist Shebab fighters seize Somali port: Governor

February 06, 2016 5:57 pm

The historic port, some 100 kilometres (60 miles) south of the capital Mogadishu, was captured in August 2012 by African Union troops after four years under Islamist control.

Egypt: 183 Muslim Brotherhood supporters sentenced to death

February 03, 2015 10:14 am

Egypt has mounted one of the biggest crackdowns on the Brotherhood since the political demise of Mursi.

Iraq army kills 17 in anti-jihadist raid, say medical and tribal sources

July 28, 2014 5:01 pm

Some of the casualties of the raid were jihadist fighters from the Islamic State or one of its allied Sunni militant groups.

38 dead as Libya army, Islamists clash in Benghazi: medics

July 27, 2014 6:02 pm

Clashes broke out on Saturday when Islamist groups launched an assault on the headquarters of a special forces unit near the city centre.

We have shamed and defeated our attackers; losses immense: Kenyatta

September 25, 2013 2:24 am

Kenyan president declares siege over,says 5 terrorists dead,11 held; final death toll 67.

Kenya terror attack: At least 62 dead,all hostages free on day 4

September 24, 2013 8:43 am

Kenyan security forces take control of Westgate mall,officials say there were 10 to 15 attackers.

In public shift,Israel calls for Assad's fall

September 17, 2013 3:13 pm

Israeli Envoy says better al Qaeda in Damascus than an Iranian ally.

Disputes between Mohamed Morsi,military led to Egypt coup

July 18, 2013 12:00 pm

Egypt's coup was a culmination of a year of acrimonious relations between military head and Morsi.

Senior US official snubbed on Cairo visit

July 16, 2013 3:40 am

The first senior US official to visit Egypt since the army toppled its elected president was snubbed by both Islamists and their opponents on Monday

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