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What happens after ISIS goes underground

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8 Indonesians deported by Malaysia after being nabbed at Woodlands customs for possessing ISIS images

Eight Indonesians are being questioned by Indonesia police's Densus 88 counterterrorism unit in Batam after being deported from Malaysia for possessing ISIS-linked images.

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Orlando nightclub victims' families sue Twitter, Google, Facebook

The families of three men killed at Orlando's Pulse gay nightclub have sued Twitter Inc, Alphabet Inc's Google and Facebook Inc in federal court, accusing the companies of providing "material support" to the self-radicalised gunman.

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ISIS adds lure of children to regional propaganda campaign

Since the start of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria's (ISIS) aggressive online campaign in justifying its own brand of caliphate, children have been targeted as a subject of propaganda and featured alongside adult fighters in visual reports as well as videos.

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Malaysia on alert for lone-wolf attacks by ISIS supporters

Malaysian police are bracing themselves for potential lone-wolf attacks by supporters of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) after the militants issued a threat to Bukit Aman in a propaganda video.

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Rising concern over trend of Malaysian ISIS suicide bombers

Two Malaysian Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) suicide bombers were killed in separate attacks in Syria and Iraq recently, heightening concerns that more Malaysians are now willing to blow themselves up for the extremist group.

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About 100 Pakistanis fled to Syria and Iraq to join Islamic State

About 100 Pakistanis, including women, have travelled to Syria and Iraq to join the Islamic State since the rise of the dreaded terror group in the Middle East.

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A whiff of controversy? ISIS fragrance sold in Hong Kong stores, and retailer has no plans to stop

The Paris terror attacks earlier this month left many around the world feeling more vulnerable, and in Hong Kong, the incidents brought fresh attention to a different kind of ISIS.

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ISIS more dangerous to U.S. than Iran, Russia: Poll

​The American people see ISIS ( Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) as a bigger threat to the U.S. than Iran, Russia or other countries, a new CNN/ORC poll showed Wednesday.

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U.S. veteran charged with attempt to join ISIS

​A U.S. Air Force veteran has been arrested for allegedly trying to join ISIS, a two-count indictment announced Tuesday.

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Obama likely to seek team player for new U.S. defense secretary

​As U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is stepping down, President Barack Obama is likely to choose a new defense chief who can play ball with the rest of the team, experts said.

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ISIS "threat to the whole world": Dutch PM

​The Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) remains a threat not only for the region, but also for the rest of the world, said Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday.

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Israel, Syria in accord at UN debate on fighting terrorism

​Israel and Syria delivered practically the same message Monday during the ongoing General Debate in the UN General Assembly, warning "militant Islam" was seeking to dominate the world.

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Obama's baffling foreign policy under scrutiny as Islamic militants advance in Mideast

​U.S. President Barack Obama has baffled observers for appearing to sit on his hands in the face of major foreign policy crises in the Middle East and elsewhere.