![Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/51494653244_MosulIraq.jpg)
Islamic State defeated in its Syrian capital Raqqa
The fighting was over and the alliance of Kurdish and Arab militias was clearing the city's stadium of mines and any remaining militants, said Rojda Felat.
Tue Oct 17 2017
![US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497833755_USWarplane.jpg)
US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province
The army statement said it took place on Sunday afternoon near a village called Rasafah.
Mon Jun 19 2017
![Russia's military says may have killed Daish leader Baghdadi Russia's military says may have killed Daish leader Baghdadi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/51497609197_Baghdadi.jpg)
Russia's military says may have killed Daish leader Baghdadi
Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday it was checking information that a Russian air strike near the Syrian city of Raqqa may have killed Daish leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in late May.
Fri Jun 16 2017
![Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81496758191_SyariaCamp.jpg)
Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC
The International Rescue Committee outlined the grim choice facing civilians in Raqqa as the U.S.-backed SDF launched an offensive to capture the city, Islamic State's de facto Syrian capital.
Tue Jun 06 2017
![Malaysian militant Muhammad Wanndy confirmed killed in Syria - IGP Khalid Malaysian militant Muhammad Wanndy confirmed killed in Syria - IGP Khalid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71467737599_WanndyMohamed.jpg)
Malaysian militant Muhammad Wanndy confirmed killed in Syria - IGP Khalid
Southeast Asian Daesh militant leader Muhammad Wanndy Mohamed Jedi was today confirmed killed in an attack in Raqqa, Syria on April 29.
Mon May 08 2017
![Wanndy disahkan terbunuh dalam serangan di Syria - KPN Wanndy disahkan terbunuh dalam serangan di Syria - KPN](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/51472821698_TSKhalidAbuBakar.jpg)
Wanndy disahkan terbunuh dalam serangan di Syria - KPN
Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) hari ini mengesahkan bahawa ketua militan Daish Asia Tenggara, Muhammad Wanndy Mohamed Jedi telah terbunuh dalam satu serangan di Raqqa, Syria.
Mon May 08 2017
![Thousands flee Islamic State-held Tabqa west of Syria's Raqqa city Thousands flee Islamic State-held Tabqa west of Syria's Raqqa city](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41491013992_syriacrisis.jpg)
Thousands flee Islamic State-held Tabqa west of Syria's Raqqa city
The Syrian Democratic Forces, an alliance of Kurdish and Arab milita fighters, has been battling Islamic State around Tabqa, nearly 40 km (25 miles) west of Raqqa city.
Sat Apr 01 2017
![Istanbul nightclub attacker claims he acted on direct orders from Daish Istanbul nightclub attacker claims he acted on direct orders from Daish](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-01/41484608184_Reinaclubattacker.jpg)
Istanbul nightclub attacker claims he acted on direct orders from Daish
Abdulgadir Masharipov had initially been told to attack the area around the central Taksim square and said his instructions came from Raqqa.
Wed Jan 18 2017
![US-led airstrikes kill 16 people in Syria's Al-Raqqa US-led airstrikes kill 16 people in Syria's Al-Raqqa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/71478708034_crisisSyriaSyria.jpg)
US-led airstrikes kill 16 people in Syria's Al-Raqqa
The airstrikes marked the first civilian killing by the coalition since the beginning of a new campaign against the IS capital in al-Raqqa.
Wed Nov 09 2016
![Islamic State confirms death of propaganda chief - statement Islamic State confirms death of propaganda chief - statement](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/41476147459_IslamicStateflag.jpg)
Islamic State confirms death of propaganda chief - statement
Islamic State on Monday confirmed the death of its propaganda chief, whom the Pentagon said was killed in a U.S.-led air strike in Syria's Raqqa province last month.
Tue Oct 11 2016
![Turkey ready to join U.S. in capturing Syrian city from Islamic State - Erdogan Turkey ready to join U.S. in capturing Syrian city from Islamic State - Erdogan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/41469064970_TayyipErdogan.jpg)
Turkey ready to join U.S. in capturing Syrian city from Islamic State - Erdogan
Turkey launched an incursion into northern Syria last month with the stated aims of clearing Islamic State from its border and preventing the Kurdish YPG militia expanding into new territory.
Wed Sep 07 2016
![U.S. drone strike targets 'Jihadi John' U.S. drone strike targets 'Jihadi John'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41447419002_jihadi.jpg)
U.S. drone strike targets 'Jihadi John'
"Jihadi John," the masked Islamic State terrorist who beheaded several Western hostages in Syria, becomes a target of a U.S. drone strike.
Fri Nov 13 2015
![Militan IS mahu penjarakan golongan hipster di Syria Militan IS mahu penjarakan golongan hipster di Syria](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/51428659345_295x200.jpg)
Militan IS mahu penjarakan golongan hipster di Syria
Kumpulan militan IS telah menguatkuasakan undang-undang membendung budaya moden di wilayah jajahan mereka yang terletak di Raqqa, Syria.
Fri Apr 10 2015
![A look into heart of jihadist 'caliphate' in Syria, Iraq A look into heart of jihadist 'caliphate' in Syria, Iraq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-08/71408773236_295x200.jpg)
A look into heart of jihadist 'caliphate' in Syria, Iraq
A documentary into the life in Raqqa a power base of the so-called Islamic State (IS) shows that even young children are indoctrinated.
Sat Aug 23 2014