Tag: Islamic state

Cultural treasures are also victims of war

The “Islamic State” militant group recently smashed several art pieces at the…

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‘Islamic State’ blows up tower tombs at Syria’s Palmyra

"Islamic State" ("IS") has blown up three ancient tower tombs in Palmyra.…

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Turkey renews military mandate for Iraq, Syria

Turkish MPs have voted to extend, for a year, the authorisation of…

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Religion and the senses: Western ‘illuminations’ and IS tactics

I was watching a televised discussion the other day about displaying movies…

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IS in Tripoli claim car-bomb on Eni office day after Egypt gas discovery

Strike targeted a “den of apostates”, IS supporters said

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The industrialisation of reconciliation: Iran, Saudi Arabia and IS

I came across a curious news item the other day on Reuters…

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Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged

Activists say the self-styled "Islamic State" has damaged another temple in the…

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Turkey launches first coalition airstrikes against IS

Turkish fighter jets have hit "Islamic State" targets in Syria - for…

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12 death sentences referred to Grand Mufti for ‘Islamic State’ affiliation

Two others were handed three years for spreading extremist ideologies

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Turkey ready for anti-IS strikes: Pentagon

Turkish officials have said they are now ready to fully participate in…

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