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  Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by phone, Syria on agenda: White House

  World | November 21, 2017 23:04 IST

  The Kremlin said Tuesday that Assad was called to Russia to get him to agree to potential peace initiatives drafted by Russia, Iran and Turkey.

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  Vladimir Putin hosts Bashar Assad, tells him ‘Russia about to end military operation in Syria’

  World | November 21, 2017 15:34 IST

  Putin hosted Assad in the Black Sea resort of Sochi on Monday ahead of a summit between Russia, Turkey and Iran and a new round of Syria peace talks in Geneva.

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  Taken note of ISIS claiming Kashmir attack, says govt; top cop denies terror group’s imprint

  India | November 19, 2017 21:50 IST

  Jitendra Singh said that security forces are taking appropriate view and will adopt future course of action accordingly. He added government has given free hand given to security forces to perform with professional freedom.

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  In a first in India, ISIS claims responsibility for attack in J&K’s Zakura

  India | November 19, 2017 13:07 IST

  A police sub-inspector (SI) was killed and Special Police Officer (SPO) injured in a militant attack on a police party in Zakura area of Srinagar on November 17.

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  Russia again vetoes extension of chemical experts in Syria

  World | November 18, 2017 17:26 IST

  At the heart of the dispute is Russia's demand for major changes in the way the JIM operates, and the US’ insistence that the current mandate be extended.

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  Indian IS leader's audio clip calls for ‘lone wolf’ attacks during Kumbh Mela, Thrissur Pooram

  India | November 15, 2017 13:08 IST

  Rashid Abdullah, the leader of the Kasargod IS module, has called for ‘lone wolf’ attacks targeting Kumbh Mela and Thrissur Pooram.

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  Islamic State claims suicide attack in Yemen; 6 killed

  World | November 14, 2017 16:58 IST

  The Islamic State affiliate in Yemen claimed responsibility in an online statement, hours after the attack. It named the suicide bomber as Abu Hagar al-Adani, which indicates the attacker hailed from Aden.

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  ‘Forcibly’ converted to Islam, ‘husband’ planned to sell me to ISIS: Kerala woman tells HC

  India | November 11, 2017 18:00 IST

  The woman has filed the petition calling for her marriage to be nullified, and that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) look into the case. The petition will be heard on November 13.

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  US, Russia nearing agreement on resolving Syrian civil war

  World | November 10, 2017 16:38 IST

  The United States has been reluctant to schedule a formal meeting for the leaders unless they have a substantive agreement to announce.

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  After ISIS collapse, Syria government faces US-backed Kurds

  World | November 10, 2017 16:28 IST

  The question now is whether the United States is willing to confront the troops of Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iranian-backed militiamen.

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  Egypt’s President el-Sissi says Iraq, Syria militants headed to Libya

  World | November 09, 2017 18:10 IST

  President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi also said Egypt’s ongoing arms buildup was designed in part to equip the country to deal with terrorism and redress the “strategic imbalance” in the region created by conflict.

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  ISIS suspect arrested in Mumbai, radicalised youths from Saudi

  India | November 05, 2017 15:50 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested suspected ISIS terrorist Abu Zaid from the Mumbai Airport, a top police official said today.

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  ISIS will pay 'big price' for every attack on US, says Donald Trump

  World | November 03, 2017 19:50 IST

  Donald Trump reiterated his tough message against ISIS just before he boarded Air Force One, on his way to Hawaii – the first stop of his Asia trip.

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  Syria says it liberated Deir el-Zour city from ISIS militants

  World | November 03, 2017 15:55 IST

  The Syrian army, backed by Russia and Iran, and Kurdish-led Syrian forces, backed by the United States, are now racing to take the rest of the oil-rich eastern province of Deir el-Zour, including the key town of Boukamal near the Iraqi border.

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  Islamic State committed crimes against humanity in Iraq: UN

  World | November 02, 2017 23:52 IST

  The report, prepared by UNAMI and OHCHR, documents mass abductions and the use of thousands of civilians as human shields by ISIS.

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  Opinion | Rajat Sharma on deradicalisation of 120 Muslim youths: 'A good move by Maharashtra ATS'

  November 02, 2017 16:14 IST

  It was easy for the police to file cases against these youths, but the officials opted for the difficult path of persuading these misguided souls.'

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  NYC terror attack: Donald Trump wants tougher immigration law after attack by ‘animal’

  World | November 01, 2017 23:49 IST

  Trump noted during a Cabinet meeting that the driver in Tuesday’s attack entered the country through the “Diversity Visa Lottery Program” and called on Congress to “immediately” begin working to eliminate the program.

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  Maharashtra ATS successfully deradicalise 120 youth who were about to join ISIS

  India | November 01, 2017 23:39 IST

  So far, 80 out of 120 youth have joined the mainstream. Agencies said that they contacted the family members of these youth and with the help of Maulanas and Ulemas, they helped these youth get rid of Islamic radicalisation.

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  Britain's Prince George on Islamic State hit list: Report

  World | October 29, 2017 18:21 IST

  Britain's Prince George is on the hit list of the Islamic State terror group which has threatened to kill the four-year-old son of Prince William and Kate Middleton, according to a UK media report.

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  Video: Syrian Army recovers gigantic cache of lethal weapons as it captures Mayadin from ISIS

  World | October 26, 2017 23:12 IST

  The stockpile of weapons - with markings of America, France and Israel - is so enormous that it will take days to remove it, said a Syrian Army official.