Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Islamic State

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: The 'loner' who became leader of Islamic State

Once controlling swathes of Iraq and Syria, the militant killed himself during a US raid on his Idlib hideout
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US-led coalition still bombing Baghouz ten days after 'caliphate' defeated
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The rise and fall of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria: A brief timeline
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Arabic press review: Sisi refused to share Munich stage with Qatari emir
Syria War
'Children among 16 civilians killed in air strikes' on IS Syria holdout
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Islamic State leader Baghdadi fought off coup attempt by foreign bodyguards: Report
Syria War
US-backed forces 'retake Islamic State hub in east Syria'
Syria War
At least 20 US-backed fighters killed in Islamic State ambush in Syria
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Islamic State chief urges militants to fight on
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Son of Islamic State 'caliph' killed in Syria
Iraq War
Islamic State declares all voters as targets in Iraqi elections
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Attack on funeral for anti-IS fighters kills 16 in Iraq
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Baghdadi alive but coalition does not 'have a clue' where he is: US general
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Dead again: Fresh reports on fate of IS leader Baghdadi
Iraq War
Iraqi PM hails end of 'Daesh state' with capture of Mosul mosque from IS
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IS destroys Mosul mosque where Baghdadi declared 'caliphate'
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Russia 'checking information' Baghdadi is dead, as US remains sceptical
Iraq War
Baghdadi 'flees Mosul' as Iraqi forces tighten noose around IS
al-Qaeda
Al-Qaeda leader slams IS 'campaign of vilification' against his group
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Baghdadi's hostility toward Turkey and the Brotherhood is all about democracy
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'Do not retreat in shame,' Baghdadi tells followers amid Mosul assault
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Reports of mass executions in Mosul as IS crushes second rebellion in a week