News and updates about IS

Man identifies as woman, receives pregnancy medication advice

A man identifying as a woman was sent healthcare information on how to reduce risk during pregnancy.

Man identifies as woman, receives pregnancy medication advice

Suicide bombing in Pakistan leaves at least 50 dead, 194 wounded

IS claimed responsibility for the deadliest attack the country has seen since 2018.

Suicide bombing in Pakistan leaves at least 50 dead, 194 wounded

ISIS Attacks Iraq Forces East of Ramadi, Say Officials

Islamic State group seized positions Thursday as it tried to keep its momentum after capturing the city.

ISIS Attacks Iraq Forces East of Ramadi, Say Officials

Report: A-Sisi Declares Death Penalty to Tunnel-Diggers

Sunday proved to be another bloody day in Egypt, as at least five people were killed and some 30 injured in bomb blasts in El Arish.

Report: A-Sisi Declares Death Penalty to Tunnel-Diggers

Even the Pope Calls on the World to End ISIS Barbarism

Even the Pope Calls on the World to End ISIS Barbarism

Could ISIS Target the West with Ebola?

Military expert says infecting carriers with the virus is remarkably easy - and could be easy to weaponize.

Could ISIS Target the West with Ebola?

Switzerland the Latest Country to Ban ISIS

Switzerland announces ban on ISIS and related organizations, prohibiting all activities of the group in the country.

Switzerland the Latest Country to Ban ISIS

Egypt Arrests Recruiters for ISIS

Egyptian security forces arrest four suspected members of a cell recruiting fighters for the “Islamic State” in Syria.

Egypt Arrests Recruiters for ISIS

Islam is at War with the Oldest Religions

Islam is at War with the Oldest Religions

Biden Apologizes Again, This Time to UAE

U.S. Vice President apologizes for comments he made suggesting that the United States’ Arab allies armed and funded terrorists in Syria.

Biden Apologizes Again, This Time to UAE

Parents of American Hostage Plead for His Release

Parents of Peter Kassig, an American aid worker held hostage by ISIS, appeal for his release in a statement and video message.

Parents of American Hostage Plead for His Release

Netanyahu Returns to Israel, Praises 'National Mission' to US

'I told the truth in the meetings that I held,' Netanyahu notes, summing up eventful Washington trip.

Netanyahu Returns to Israel, Praises 'National Mission' to US

Austria Passes New Law on Islam Over Fears of Extremism

Austria calls for standardized German-language translations of the Koran, prohibits foreign funding of Muslim organizations.

Austria Passes New Law on Islam Over Fears of Extremism

ISIS Within a Mile From Baghdad

Christian aid group warns that Islamic State fighters are only a mile away from Iraq's capital.

ISIS Within a Mile From Baghdad

Nasrallah: Our Priority is Fighting Terrorism

Hezbollah leader meets Iranian official, says counterterrorism and preserving stability in Lebanon are the group's main priorities.

Nasrallah: Our Priority is Fighting Terrorism

Islamic State Releases 70 Kidnapped Kurdish Children

The “Islamic State” has freed more than 70 Kurdish school children its fighters kidnapped in northern Syria in May.

Islamic State Releases 70 Kidnapped Kurdish Children

Algeria Identifies Suspects in Frenchman's Beheading

Algerian government identifies the suspects in the beheading of Frenchman Hervé Gourde, who was murdered by ISIS-affiliated group.

Algeria Identifies Suspects in Frenchman's Beheading

Obama, Putin & Rouhani Can Do a Deal On Destroying ISIL

Obama, Putin & Rouhani Can Do a Deal On Destroying ISIL

Pentagon: No Evidence Civilians Were Killed in Airstrikes

The Pentagon says there is no evidence of any civilian casualties from airstrikes targeting Islamist terrorists in Syria.

Pentagon: No Evidence Civilians Were Killed in Airstrikes

ISIS Releases New Video of Kidnapped Journalist

“Islamic State” releases a third video of John Cantlie, in which he criticizes Obama's strategy in Iraq and Syria.

ISIS Releases New Video of Kidnapped Journalist

US War on ISIS Estimated at $780 Million

Staggering estimate only covers past six weeks of fighting, think tank notes. A full war could cost billions.

US War on ISIS Estimated at $780 Million

Jordan: We've Secured Our Borders Against Any Threat

After it joins international coalition against IS, Jordan assures residents its borders are safe.

Jordan: We've Secured Our Borders Against Any Threat

Erdogan: Turkey Can't Stay Out of Fight Against IS

Turkish President says his country cannot stay out of the international coalition fighting IS, says ground troops may be needed.

Erdogan: Turkey Can't Stay Out of Fight Against IS

Head of Al-Nusra Front Warns West: You Will Pay

Head of Al-Nusra Front says airstrikes will not defeat Islamists in Syria, warns against retaliatory attacks against Western countries.

Head of Al-Nusra Front Warns West: You Will Pay

ISIS Executes Human Rights Activist in Mosul Over Facebook Post

Samira Salih al-Nuaimi criticized terror group on social media - and a target in the campaign against Mosul's female activists.

ISIS Executes Human Rights Activist in Mosul Over Facebook Post

Saudi FM: All Terrorist Organizations Must be Eliminated

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says the war against extremists in the Middle East may take years.

Saudi FM: All Terrorist Organizations Must be Eliminated

FBI Identifies Executioner in ISIS Beheadings

US claims it has identified so-called 'John of London,' but has not yet released details.

FBI Identifies Executioner in ISIS Beheadings

Al Qaeda Urges Jihadists to 'Rescue Jihad' from ISIS

Too extreme? Al Qaeda leadership denounced ISIS, claims its Caliphate is based on 'oppression' and 'deviation.'

Al Qaeda Urges Jihadists to 'Rescue Jihad' from ISIS

France Charges Three Jihadists Returning from Syria

Terrorists include brother-in-law of 2012 Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah; Paris rushes to bring men to trial after near-bungle.

France Charges Three Jihadists Returning from Syria

Algerian IS Affiliate Decapitates French Hostage

The Soldiers of the Caliphate release a video showing execution of French hostage.

Algerian IS Affiliate Decapitates French Hostage

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

U.S. President says the status quo in the Arab-Israeli conflict "is not sustainable" as he addresses the UN General Assembly.

Obama: Too Many Israelis Ready to Abandon Peace

Syrian Foreign Minister: We Welcome Airstrikes on IS

Syria's Walid Muallem says his country would welcome foreign airstrikes, as long as they only target terrorist groups such as IS.

Syrian Foreign Minister: We Welcome Airstrikes on IS

Cameron on IS: Destroy this Evil Organization

British Prime Minister says he supports coalition against IS and that everything must be done to destroy it.

Cameron on IS: Destroy this Evil Organization

Rouhani: Airstrikes Against IS in Syria Are Illegal

Iran’s President says airstrikes by the U.S. and a group of allies against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria are illegal.

Rouhani: Airstrikes Against IS in Syria Are Illegal

Nasrallah: We're Against IS, but Also Against the U.S. Campaign

Hezbollah leader declares the group is against the intervention of the United States in Syria, since it supports "terrorist state" Israel.

Nasrallah: We're Against IS, but Also Against the U.S. Campaign

Family of British Hostage Receives Message from Him

The family of British hostage Alan Henning, kidnapped by IS, say they have received an audio file of him pleading for his life.

Family of British Hostage Receives Message from Him

Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle East

Extremists' takeovers in Iraq and Syria changing the entire face of Middle Eastern relations, expert says. What does it mean for Israel?

Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle East

U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against IS in Syria

Pentagon spokesman says American airstrikes against IS targets are under way in Syria, provides no further details.

U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against IS in Syria

Algeria: IS Splinter Group Kidnaps French Citizen

French man appears in a video and claims he was kidnapped by an Algeria-based “Islamic State” splinter group, the Caliphate Soldiers.

Algeria: IS Splinter Group Kidnaps French Citizen

Americans Have Returned After Joining Islamists, US Admits

Obama administration concedes citizens' involvement with ISIS, Al Qaeda for the first time as concern over homegrown terror grows.

Americans Have Returned After Joining Islamists, US Admits

Australia Joins US Airstrike Campaign on ISIS in Iraq

Hours after IS threatens Australian civilians with death, Canberra says it will physically join the fight against Islamist extremists.

Australia Joins US Airstrike Campaign on ISIS in Iraq

IS Calls to Kill Westerners, Claims Obama is 'Mule of the Jews'

'Islamic State' terrorist group calls on Muslims to kill random 'disbelieving Americans or Europeans', singles out 'filthy French'.

IS Calls to Kill Westerners, Claims Obama is 'Mule of the Jews'

Dempsey: Arab Countries Should Join Campaign Against IS

Gen. Martin Dempsey says the success of the campaign against IS depends on getting more Arab help.

Dempsey: Arab Countries Should Join Campaign Against IS

Ex-Marine Corps Head: Obama's ISIS Strategy Doomed

Marine General (ret.) James Conway: Obama’s strategy doesn’t have ‘a snowball’s chance in hell of succeeding.’

Ex-Marine Corps Head: Obama's ISIS Strategy Doomed

Pope Francis: 'Religion Cannot Justify Violence'

Holy See makes reference to Islamist extremism in trip to Albania to promote religious tolerance.

Pope Francis: 'Religion Cannot Justify Violence'

Sisi: Egypt Willing to Help Coalition Against IS

Egypt's President says Cairo would do "whatever is required" to help the U.S.-led coalition against the “Islamic State”.

Sisi: Egypt Willing to Help Coalition Against IS

Family of Kidnapped British Man Asks IS to Release Him

The family of British hostage Alan Henning makes a dramatic appeal for his release.

Family of Kidnapped British Man Asks IS to Release Him

German Muslims Rally Against Extremism

Four main Muslim groups protest Islamist extremism, hate crimes of all kinds Friday after 'Sharia Police' debut in German countryside.

German Muslims Rally Against Extremism

Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

U.S. Senate approves plan to train and arm Syrian rebel groups to fight the “Islamic State”, a day after the House passed the measure.

Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Train and Arm Syrian Rebels

Canadian PM Vows to Stand With Israel 'Through Fire and Water'

Stephen Harper says international community's push for Canada, world to be 'ambivalent' on Israel is 'wrong.'

Canadian PM Vows to Stand With Israel 'Through Fire and Water'

Second US Citizen Charged for Attempting to Aid ISIS

Yemenite native allegedly helped 'wannabe jihadists' travel to Syria to join group, threatened terror attacks against US veterans.

Second US Citizen Charged for Attempting to Aid ISIS

White House Insists: No Ground Forces in Iraq

Despite comments by General Dempsey, White House spokesman insists the U.S. will not deploy ground forces against IS in Iraq.

White House Insists: No Ground Forces in Iraq

Iranian Commander: U.S. Not Sincere About IS

The commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards doubtful that the real objective of the United States against the IS is to eliminate the group.

Iranian Commander: U.S. Not Sincere About IS

Al-Qaeda Promises 'Dark Days' for U.S. Coalition Against IS

Al-Qaeda’s branches in Yemen and North Africa call for jihadists to unite against the common threat from a U.S.-led coalition.

Al-Qaeda Promises 'Dark Days' for U.S. Coalition Against IS

U.S. Expands Action Against IS in Iraq

U.S. airstrikes in Iraq target six vehicles near Sinjar and an IS fighting position southwest of Baghdad.

U.S. Expands Action Against IS in Iraq

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country rejected a U.S. request for cooperation against the “Islamic State”.

Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'

Hezbollah: We Won't Leave Syria

Hezbollah official says the threat from the Islamic State means there "is a great need for Hezbollah to remain in Syria".

Hezbollah: We Won't Leave Syria

Report: Arab Countries Offer to Carry Out Airstrikes on IS

Several Arab countries have offered to carry out airstrikes against the Islamic State, according to senior State Department officials.

Report: Arab Countries Offer to Carry Out Airstrikes on IS

UN Condemns Murder of British Aid Worker

Security Council condemns the "heinous and cowardly murder" of British aid worker David Haines by IS terrorists.

UN Condemns Murder of British Aid Worker

Kerry Lauds Egypt's 'Frontline' Role against Islamism

US Secretary of State meets Al-Sisi to gain support for a broad coalition of countries to fight IS.

Kerry Lauds Egypt's 'Frontline' Role against Islamism