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Oz raises threat level to 'high' on Iraq, Syria
Oz is concerned over the number of its citizens believed to be fighting with Islamist militant groups.
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Obama orders airstrikes on ISIS in Syria
Barack Obama says his country will lead what he calls a “broad coalition” to destroy ISIS.
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UN urges Assad to seek political solution to Syria crisis
Ban Ki-moon says this would help international efforts against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.
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Australia charges two for terrorism
Australia has raised the alarm about the number of its citizens believed to be fighting overseas.
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UN rights boss warns of 'house of blood' in Iraq, Syria
Zeid Ra'ad al Hussein has called on the international community to end the conflict in the two countries.
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French comedian investigated for comments on Foley killing
Foley was beheaded last month after being kidnapped while covering the Syrian conflict.
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Hundreds flee as Boko Haram gain ground
Heavily-armed Boko Haram fighters using military vehicles and weapons are seizing towns and villages.
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'ISIS must face charges at ICC'
Sanef is urging people to sign a petition against ISIS militants after another journalist was beheaded.
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Girl tells of escape from Islamic State kidnappers
Islamic State militants trafficked Adeba Shaker from her village in Iraq to the Syrian border.
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Sotloff beheading: Video authenticity probed
A video of journalist Steven Sotloff being killed by ISIS militants is being verified by US intelligence.
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UN: Record 4.1 million in Syria got food aid in August
The UN Security Council authorised the movement of UN aid through four border crossings in July.
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Britain to strip Islamist fighters of passports
The proposals come days after Cameron raised Britain’s terror alert to its second-highest level.
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Fighting erupts between Syrian army & rebels
Reports say fighting erupted on the Golan Heights on Monday between government forces and rebels.
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Africa's militants may be inspired by Islamic State
Officials say the success of Islamic State could shape the thinking of African Islamists.
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Islamic State executes Syrian soldiers on video
The dead are said to number as many as 250 soldiers.
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US air strikes on Syria could face obstacles
The Pentagon are preparing options for an assault on ISIS fighters.
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UN: Islamic State, Syria committing war crimes
The 45-page UN report is based on 480 interviews and documentary evidence gathered by its team.
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ISIS militants storm Syrian air base
ISIS stormed Tabqa air base near Raqqa city on Sunday after days of fighting with the army.
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Syria says would work with any state to fight Islamist militants
This follows Washington signaling it was considering extending the battle against the group.
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Syria: Kidnapped US journalist released
The UN has confirmed Peter Theo Curtis was released to its peacekeeping force.
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Syria death toll tops 190,000
A UN report shows around 5,000 to 6,000 people are being killed monthly.
