Iraq starts excavation of large mass grave left by rampaging Islamic State – National

IRBIL, Iraq — Iraqi officials have begun the excavation of what is believed to be a mass grave left behind by the Islamic State extremist group during its rampage across the country a decade ago. Local authorities are working with the judiciary, forensic investigations, Iraq’s Martyrs’ Foundation, and the directorate of mass graves to carry out the … Read more

Quebec woman who joined ISIL pleads guilty to supporting terror group

A Quebec woman who travelled to Syria to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, and marry one of its fighters, has pleaded guilty to one count of participating in the activities of a terrorist group. A Quebec court judge agreed to a joint submission from the federal Crown and lawyers for Oumaima … Read more