![In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/51648543043_IRAQ.jpg)
In a 'dangerous' land: Tourists trickle back to Iraq
Most Western governments still issue travel warnings for all or parts of Iraq, citing risks from kidnappings and jihadist bombings.
Tue Mar 29 2022
![UN special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso UN special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/51549421209_AngelinaJolie.jpg)
UN special envoy Jolie visits refugee camp in Burkina Faso
Jolie visited a refugee camp in Burkina Faso housing refugees fleeing jihadist violence in Mali.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![Three members of jihadist cell behind 2017 Barcelona attacks jailed Three members of jihadist cell behind 2017 Barcelona attacks jailed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622165119_vanrampage.jpg)
Three members of jihadist cell behind 2017 Barcelona attacks jailed
In the attacks in Barcelona in 2017, 16 people died and more than 100 were injured.
Fri May 28 2021
![Nigeria's military investigates reports of Boko Haram leader's death Nigeria's military investigates reports of Boko Haram leader's death](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/61621590420_SHEKAU.jpg)
Nigeria's military investigates reports of Boko Haram leader's death
Abubakar Shekau may have been killed or seriously injured following clashes with rival jihadists.
Fri May 21 2021
![Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51608176461_NIGERIA.jpg)
Families of kidnapped Nigerian boys fear time running out
Parents fear time may be running out as Boko Haram has a history of turning captives into jihadist fighters.
Thu Dec 17 2020
![Boko Haram claims Nigeria farm massacre as toll rises to 76 Boko Haram claims Nigeria farm massacre as toll rises to 76](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51606879890_NIGERIA.jpg)
Boko Haram claims Nigeria farm massacre as toll rises to 76
Boko Haram fighters tied up farm workers and slit their throats to seek revenge on villagers for handing their fighters to the authorities.
Wed Dec 02 2020
![The 'Beatles': IS jihadists with taste for torture The 'Beatles': IS jihadists with taste for torture](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81602211673_ISIS.jpg)
The 'Beatles': IS jihadists with taste for torture
Their sadistic methods include crucifixion, waterboarding and tormenting their hostages with mock executions.
Fri Oct 09 2020
![Africa to be declared polio-free Africa to be declared polio-free](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61598334478_NIGERIA.jpg)
Africa to be declared polio-free
The African continent is free from wild polio, four years after the last cases appeared in northeastern Nigeria.
Tue Aug 25 2020
![Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/41504233635_IraqiArmy.jpg)
Iraqi prime minister declares victory over IS in Tal Afar
Tal Afar had become the next target of the U.S.-backed war on the jihadist group following the capture of Mosul, where it had declared its "caliphate" over parts of Iraq and Syria in 2014.
Fri Sep 01 2017
![Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30 Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51503711373_Afghansecurityforc.jpg)
Suicide attack on Kabul Shi'ite mosque kills at least 30
Islamic State, which has launched several attacks against minority Shi'ite targets in Afghanistan, claimed responsibility, the jihadist group's news agency said.
Sat Aug 26 2017
![Gunmen kill at least 17 in attack on Burkina Faso restaurant Gunmen kill at least 17 in attack on Burkina Faso restaurant](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-08/51502683015_BurkinoFaso.jpg)
Gunmen kill at least 17 in attack on Burkina Faso restaurant
A Reuters witness saw customers running out of the Aziz Istanbul restaurant in Ouagadougou as police and paramilitary gendarmerie surrounded it amid gunfire.
Mon Aug 14 2017
![Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/61491177264_ISFlag.jpg)
Ohio government websites hacked with pro-Daish messages
The hacks come as Muslims around the world mark the end of the Ramadan, a month of fasting, and celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday.
Mon Jun 26 2017
![Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/81487820478_PopularMobilization.jpg)
Civilians start fleeing homes after west Mosul offensive begins
A Reuters correspondent saw about 200 women and children being transported on buses by federal police on Wednesday to the town of Hammam al-Alil, some 20 km south of Mosul.
Thu Feb 23 2017
![U.S. military releases, withdraws old Islamist video from Yemen raid U.S. military releases, withdraws old Islamist video from Yemen raid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41485765881_Yemeniarmy.jpg)
U.S. military releases, withdraws old Islamist video from Yemen raid
An expert in radical Islamist media said the footage by unknown militants appeared to be part of videos first released by jihadists online some 10 years ago.
Fri Feb 03 2017
![Four policemen killed in new shootout in Jordan Four policemen killed in new shootout in Jordan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61482277656_Jordan.jpg)
Four policemen killed in new shootout in Jordan
Security forces came under fire during an operation to track down suspects following Sunday's assault, whose victims included a Canadian tourist.
Tue Dec 20 2016