How and why Islamic State-linked rebels took over part of a Philippine city

How and why Islamic State-linked rebels took over part of a Philippine city. Rebels linked to the jihadis have hunkered down in Marawi, with close to 100 dead following six days of clashes (the Guardian)

 

 

Egypt's Al-Azhar looks to 'cafe preachers' to spread its message. Egypt's most influential religious institution hopes to gain a wider audience and counter radical ideas by sending preachers to the coffee shops (al-Monitor)

 

 

How the war changed Ramadan in Baghdad. Mohamed al-Azawi and his wife describe how Ramadan traditions have been affected by the ongoing conflict in Iraq (al-Jazeera English)