Islamic Militancy

Yemen's al Qaeda threatens US hostage in new Islamic State-like video

In a video post of their own, Somers' mother and brother said Somers was "only trying to do good things for the Yemeni population" and pleaded with his captors to spare him.

Islamic State trying to unite Pakistan militant groups: Taliban

He says the purpose of visit by the Islamic State group was to see how it could work to unite various Pakistani militant groups.

Blast targets Egyptian troops near border with Gaza

In an attempt to assuage the people's frustration, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi said the government has allocated up to 1 billion Egyptian pounds (nearly $140 million) as compensation for the residents being forced to leave their homes.

Afghan president-elect says women to hold offices in govt, SC

Ghani Ahmadzai said in a statement that he is committed to ensuring that women are well represented in government and the education and economic sectors.

Need to build a strong and broad coalition against Islamic State: Obama

US President Barack Obama has called for building a strong coalition with broad international participation against the Islamic State militants.

British aid worker's beheading: US-led team to meet in Paris to discuss IS strategy

Senior figures from a US-led coalition are to meet in Paris on Monday to discuss how to defeat Islamic State jihadists, as the latest shocking beheading of a Western hostage strengthened their resolve.

ISIL beheads British aid worker: UNSC calls act 'heinous and cowardly'

The UN Security Council has condemned the "heinous and cowardly murder" of British aid worker David Haines by an Islamic State militant.

Afghanistan: Karzai urges presidential poll candidates to unite

Karzai said the two could reach a deal within days and that Afghanistan could have a new government within a week.

How the UN Security Council plans to suppress foreign terrorists

The UN Security Council plans to demand countries "prevent and suppress" the recruitment and travel of foreign fighters to join extremist militant groups like Islamic State by ensuring it is considered a serious criminal offence under domestic laws.

Taliban suicide trucks strike Afghan govt HQ in east, 12 killed

The assault followed a stark message from the Taliban to world leaders gathered at a NATO summit in Wales, which will also discuss the drawdown of the alliance's mission in Afghanistan.