In Egypt, eight Islamic State militants died in clashes with tribesmen in the desert region of North Sinai. Police sources said that fighting ensued after the Islamist group attempted to extort money from villagers living close to the Gaza border in the east. <br/><br/>IS terrorists were confronted by members of the Tarabin Bedouin tribe and lost eight men in the fight, while two were captured. There were no reports of casualties among the tribesmen.