Among those who could be executed are Hisham el-Ashmawi, a former army officer who became a prominent leader in the extremist group

Renewal of activity comes only weeks after lawmakers passed resolution to oust foreign troops from the country in response to US killing of Iranian general in Baghdad

As attention turns from its activities, the group ratchets up ambushes in Iraq and Syria, killing and wounding dozens of people in both countries

Audio message from spokesman says focus is now on 'fighting the Jews and reclaiming what they have stolen from the Muslims'; urges sabotage of Trump peace plan

General says operations against Islamic State are rising after cutback due to Iran tensions; US president ordered withdrawal from Syria but then agreed to keep scaled-back force

Mourad Fares found guilty of enlisting youths to Islamic State, leading al-Nusra Front terrorist cell

UK paper identifies previously secret successor to slain Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi as Amir Mohammed Abdul Rahman al-Mawli al-Salbi

Progress Party rejects repatriation on humanitarian grounds of woman who had been married to Islamic State fighter; prime minister loses majority but remains in power

Trove of documents compiled by a US-based Syrian rights group could be used in international prosecutions of jihadists

Soldiers returning to field for joint operations against terror group, despite tensions following strike on Soleimani and Baghdad demand that troops leave