Combating extremism online, British imams have launched a website that aims at dissuading young Muslims form joining the so-called Islamic State (ISIL) fighters in Syria and Iraq.
Units of Iraqi army forces backed by tribesmen and volunteer fighters have scored major gains in the troubled western province of al-Anbar as they continue battling ISIL Takfiri militants, Press TV reports.
Palestinians are set to submit a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) this week which calls for the recognition of the Palestinian state and sets a two-year deadline for Israel to end its occupation, Press TV reports.