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Comment: The root causes of Islamic State in Syria were never adequately addressed, and now, as the world is distracted, a resurgence seems afoot, writes Sam Hamad.
The attack came as the militia fighters were sweeping the town of Al-Shola for jihadist remnants, according to the monitor.
At least 15 killed in Syria road attack: monitor
Among those killed were eight Syrian regime troops, four allied fighters and three civilians, according to a war monitor, who said the Islamic State group was to blame.
Seven Syrian regime soldiers killed in ambush: monitor
At least nine people, including seven Syrian government soldiers, were killed in an attack on a bus, a Britain-based war monitor said Sunday.
IS claims Syria bus ambush that killed 37 soldiers
IS had attacked regime soldiers as they travelled home for holidays in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor, killing 37.
Syria war killed 6,800 in 2020, lowest annual toll
The death toll of the Syrian war was the lower it has ever been since the conflict started.
Jihadist attack kills 30 soldiers in east Syria: monitor
The attack in Deir Ezzor province reportedly targeted a bus carrying regime soldiers going home on leave.
Iraqi Christians face an uphill battle for survival
In-depth: There are hopes that Pope Francis' historic visit could be a turning point for Iraqi Christians, a community ravaged by war and ...
New York Times admits 'institutional failing' over 'Caliphate' podcast
A recent podcast by the New York Times has come under fire for failing to corroborate a Canadian's claim that he executed people for IS.
A decade of upheaval, lost hopes after Arab Spring
From a time after 2011, the surge towards the dreams of the Arab Spring seemed irreversible. Now they are further than ever.
How spoilers are trying to derail Afghanistan's peace process
Analysis: A surge in deadly attacks has raised fears that attempts are being made to sabotage Afghanistan's peace process following US ...
IS kills nine Iran-trained fighters in Syria: monitor
Nearly a dozen fighters in Syria have been killed by Islamic State militants in the latest skirmish.
The Iraq Report: Sadr makes a gamble for power
The powerful cleric's political ambitions have been branded a cynical ploy by youth protesters who have been demonstrating against corruption, a ...
US podcasters under fire for 'IS logo' merchandise
Edgy podcast 'Red Scare' is selling t-shirts and tote bags that meld its name with a logo adopted by the IS group.
Iraqi refugees face abuse over perceived IS links
Amnesty's regional director called on the Iraq's central authority and the Kurdish regional government to address the "collective punishment of ...
Syria's Assad: Lone survivor of Arab Spring
Ten years on Syria's Bashar Al-Assad defied the odds, surviving international isolation and temporary loss of two thirds of the national territory to claw his way back into relevance.
IS claims Kabul rocket attacks that killed eight
Despite the IS claim, interior ministry spokesman Tariq Arian blamed the Taliban, saying "terrorists" had fired a total of 23 rockets.
IS kills 11 pro-regime fighters in Syria clashes: monitor
Eleven regime loyalists were killed by the Islamic State group in Syria on Wednesday.
US to slash troop levels in Iraq, Afghanistan
The US will reduce troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years of war.
NATO chief warns of 'high' price of Afghan pullout
NATO's chief warned the United States' hasty pullout from Afghanistan could enable the country to become breeding ground for terrorists.
Hundreds of Syrians leave Kurdish-held Al-Hol camp
More than 500 Syrians, some related to alleged Islamic State group members, quit the overcrowded Kurdish-run camp of Al-Hol in the northeast of ...
Excavators find ancient gold coins in Jerusalem's Old City
Four pure gold coins that were minted more than 1,000 years ago, were found in Jerusalem's Old City.
IS calls for striking of 'Saudi economic interests'
The Islamic State group called on its militants to strike the economic interests of Saudi Arabia, which it described as an agent of Israel.
Explainer: Who are the Al-Shabab militants terrorising northern Mozambique?
A violent rebellion in northern Mozambique has been waged by a shadowy group known locally as Al-Shabab, which a year ago pledged allegiance to ...
A bombing in Baghdad and another in Anbar killed two people in total, Iraqi security sources said.
The IS self-declared 'emirate' in Libya, fell to government forces in 2016.
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