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Unrest claims lives in Syria as clashes erupt between Syrian security forces and Kurdish groups
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Unrest claims lives in Syria as clashes erupt between Syrian security forces and Kurdish groups

Clashes between Syrian security forces and Kurdish militant groups have erupted as a settlement between the government in Damascus and Kurdish groups is being discussed.
US: More than 70 IS targets attacked in Syria
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US: More than 70 IS targets attacked in Syria

The US military carried out a large number of strikes against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria on Friday. President Donald Trump called the operation "very serious retaliation" after three Americans were killed last week
More than three years in prison for several terrorist crimes
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More than three years in prison for several terrorist crimes

A 23-year-old man from southern Sweden has been sentenced to three years and three months in prison for several terrorist crimes, Attunda District Court announced.
Large turnout at first funeral in Sydney
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Large turnout at first funeral in Sydney

The funeral of Orthodox rabbi Eli Schlanger, who was killed in the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, will be held on Wednesday. It is the first funeral for any of the victims of the mass shooting that targeted a Jewish festival
Bondi shooter suspected of 59 crimes
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Bondi shooter suspected of 59 crimes

The surviving Bondi Beach shooter has woken from his coma and has been formally charged with 59 offences, including one act of terrorism and 15 murders.
Police: Sydney terror attack inspired by IS
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Police: Sydney terror attack inspired by IS

The mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday was “a terrorist attack inspired by the Islamic State,” Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Tuesday. The shooter who had been in a coma with serious injuries has now woken up, according to police
Fact: Sydney shooters had jihadist flag in car
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Fact: Sydney shooters had jihadist flag in car

The two suspects in Sunday's Sydney terror attack had two ISIS flags in their car, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. They are now being investigated for pledging allegiance to the terrorist group ISIS, the public service broadcaster has learned
Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria
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Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria

Three Americans, two military personnel and a civilian interpreter, have been killed in what the US military calls an attack by a lone ISIS member in Syria. We will retaliate, US President Donald Trump tells a press conference outside the White House
Punishment set for IS funding on Tiktok
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Punishment set for IS funding on Tiktok

Hamas-critical clan leader killed in Gaza
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Hamas-critical clan leader killed in Gaza

Yasser Abu Shabab, leader of an influential militia group in the Gaza Strip, has been killed, the militia group confirmed in a post on Facebook.
Charged with serious terrorist crimes – connection to IS
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Charged with serious terrorist crimes – connection to IS

"A 23-year-old man is being charged with several types of serious terrorist crimes linked to IS. I allege that he is a participant in the terrorist organization IS," says senior prosecutor Carl Mellberg, who was the head of the preliminary investigation
Accused 18-year-old admits to terrorist plots
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Accused 18-year-old admits to terrorist plots

The 18-year-old suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Kungsträdgården in Stockholm this summer has admitted the crime, his lawyer said in the district court.
Several killed by IS-backed group in Congo
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Several killed by IS-backed group in Congo

At least 17 people were killed when the ISIS-backed ADF militia group attacked a hospital in eastern Congo, authorities said, as reports emerged that the Rwandan-backed M23 militant group and the Congolese government had agreed on a framework for peace talks.
Notre Dame bells ring for Bataclan victims
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Notre Dame bells ring for Bataclan victims

On the tenth anniversary of the worst terrorist attack in France during peacetime, the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris rang in honor of the victims.
Sentence against IS woman spreads in Europe – "groundbreaking"
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Sentence against IS woman spreads in Europe – "groundbreaking"

The Swedish genocide verdict against IS woman Lina Ishaq is the first in the world to target the forced movement of children, and is described as groundbreaking by the EU's judicial cooperation agency Eurojust. The verdict has been translated into three languages and could become an international landmark
The court stands firm for Lina Ishaq – enslaved children
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The court stands firm for Lina Ishaq – enslaved children

The prosecutor wanted a life sentence, but the Svea Court of Appeal confirms the sentence for 53-year-old Lina Ishaq, who enslaved children and women during the IS terror regime in Syria. She is sentenced to twelve years in prison for crimes against humanity, genocide and serious war crimes
18-year-old admits to participating in IS
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18-year-old admits to participating in IS

The trial of the 18-year-old suspected of planning a terrorist attack in Kungsträdgården in Stockholm has begun. He admits to being a member of the terrorist organization ISIS
Source: Syria joins cooperation against IS
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Source: Syria joins cooperation against IS

Syria is joining a US-led international collaboration against the terrorist group ISIS, sources told the AP and AFP news agencies.
Trump on Syria's leader: "Tough guy"
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Trump on Syria's leader: "Tough guy"

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has met with US President Donald Trump at the White House. The historic visit marks a radical reassessment of the former terrorist-labeled jihadist
Syria's leader has landed in the US
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Syria's leader has landed in the US

Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa has landed in the United States for a meeting at the White House on Monday, the state-run Sana news agency reports.
US lifts sanctions against Syria's new leader
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US lifts sanctions against Syria's new leader

The United States is lifting sanctions on Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, the DPA news agency reports. The announcement comes ahead of the interim president's historic visit to the White House
Terror suspect walked straight into the police trap
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Terror suspect walked straight into the police trap

The 18-year-old accused of preparing a terrorist attack against the Stockholm Culture Festival walked right into the police trap. He was arrested after he and a police officer working undercover went to Stockholm to reconnoiter the location of the attack
Suspected terror target: Festival in Stockholm
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Suspected terror target: Festival in Stockholm

An 18-year-old man is suspected of planning a terrorist attack in the name of ISIS – targeting the Culture Festival in the middle of Stockholm. He is now being charged with preparation for a terrorist crime
Herb gatherers led machete rebellion – killed
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Herb gatherers led machete rebellion – killed

A medicinal plant grower accused of leading an armed rebellion against police and military bases in Uganda over the weekend has been shot dead.
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