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Russia accuses Turkey of helping ISIS recruit

Russian letter to UN Security Council alleges Ankara is helping jihadists recruit from Caucasus and Central Asia, in network led by Russian.

Russia accuses Turkey of helping ISIS recruit

Report: ISIS may have radioactive 'dirty bomb'

Iraqi security forces fear stolen Iridium-192 may have fallen into hands of ISIS.

Report: ISIS may have radioactive 'dirty bomb'

Canada has flown its last raid in Syria

Fulfilling campaign promise, Trudeau switches tactics pulling out of airstrikes but adding instructors to train Kurdish militias.

Canada has flown its last raid in Syria

Air strikes destroy hundreds of millions of ISIS' dollars

Air strikes targeting jihadist group's cash hoards have destroyed hundreds of millions of dollars, says American military.

Air strikes destroy hundreds of millions of ISIS' dollars

SAS used Israeli-made rifle to decapitate ISIS beheader

British special forces used an Israeli made 'Dan' rifle to decapitate ISIS executioner in the middle of a beheading demonstration.

SAS used Israeli-made rifle to decapitate ISIS beheader

Dutch fighter jets strike ISIS in Syria for the first time

Dutch F-16 fighter jets bomb ISIS targets for the first time in Syria, the defense ministry announces.

Dutch fighter jets strike ISIS in Syria for the first time

ISIS terror cell uncovered in Belgium

Police in Belgium arrest 10 members of alleged ISIS terror cell.

ISIS terror cell uncovered in Belgium

Contemplating a US/Russia Alliance

Contemplating a US/Russia Alliance 

ISIS is using chemical weapons

The Islamic terror group produced, used chemical weapons on Iraqi Kurds, reports OPCW, in first known chemical terrorism in 20 years.

ISIS is using chemical weapons

PA: No more negotiations with Israel, ever

PA Foreign Minister rejects direct negotiations with Israel, suggests ISIS may soon take over Judea, Samaria.

PA: No more negotiations with Israel, ever

UAE: Four locals sentenced to death for joining ISIS

Top court in the United Arab Emirates sentences four locals to death after convicting them of joining ISIS jihadists in Syria.

UAE: Four locals sentenced to death for joining ISIS

Gazan with ties to ISIS sanctioned by United States Treasury

Treasury blacklists three people for working for ISIS, including Palestinian accused of trying to establish a foothold for ISIS in Gaza.

Gazan with ties to ISIS sanctioned by United States Treasury

CIA chief: ISIS has used and can make chemical weapons

CIA director John Brennan warns that ISIS has the capability to make small quantities of chlorine and mustard gas.

CIA chief: ISIS has used and can make chemical weapons

French parliament sets up probe into 2015 terror attacks

French lawmakers form a commission of inquiry into possible security failings over 2015 terror attacks in Paris.

French parliament sets up probe into 2015 terror attacks

US says NATO may join anti-ISIS coalition

Carter announces NATO is 'exploring the possibility' of joining the coalition as an active member, significantly raising coordination.

US says NATO may join anti-ISIS coalition

Saudi decision to send troops to Syria 'final'

Riyadh is 'ready' and will fight with its U.S.-led coalition allies to defeat ISIS. Islamic Military Alliance is forming.

Saudi decision to send troops to Syria 'final'

Australia considers adopting ISIS couple's orphans

After Australian jihadist couple die in Syria, Canberra considering givings their orphans refuge - but weighing the risks.

Australia considers adopting ISIS couple's orphans

Russian engineers working with ISIS in Syria to produce gas

While Russia says it is fighting terror group, new evidence shows it is cutting economic deals amid the bloodshed in Syria.

Russian engineers working with ISIS in Syria to produce gas

US: Russian bombing 'directly enabling ISIS' in Syria

Harsh words from Obama envoy, as Russian bombing campaign continues targeting rebels opposed to ISIS and regime.

US: Russian bombing 'directly enabling ISIS' in Syria

43 terror orgs in 18 countries support ISIS

Despite losing ground in Syria and Iraq, dozens of terror groups have sworn allegiance to 'Islamic State' - and more are expected to join.

43 terror orgs in 18 countries support ISIS

War for ISIS's Mosul may trigger dam catastrophe

Campaign to retake Mosul fraught with danger, because if explosions cause dam to go, '500,000 people are killed in a few hours.'

War for ISIS's Mosul may trigger dam catastrophe

Eight ISIS, Taliban recruits joined Galloway convoy to Gaza

Following revelations that ISIS torturer joined George Galloway's 2009 convoy, new report shows he wasn't the only terrorist aboard.

Eight ISIS, Taliban recruits joined Galloway convoy to Gaza

Iraqi army clears ISIS from Ramadi area, opens road to Baghdad

Iraqi government forces chalk up another victory, chipping away at ISIS control in west to secure capital Baghdad.

Iraqi army clears ISIS from Ramadi area, opens road to Baghdad

Russian special forces 'embedded in ISIS,' top official says

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov claims Russian intelligence has successfully infiltrated Islamic State terror group.

Russian special forces 'embedded in ISIS,' top official says

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

Wife of killed ISIS financial leader charged with keeping US aid worker as slave.

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

Canada to end air strikes on ISIS this month

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his country will stop participating in anti-ISIS air strikes on February 22.

Canada to end air strikes on ISIS this month

Iraq deploying thousands of troops to retake Mosul

Iraqi army amassing troops for biggest battle yet with ISIS in Iraq's second city.

Iraq deploying thousands of troops to retake Mosul

Canada set to pull out forces from Syria in March

Canadian mandate for having active forces in the allied front against ISIS in Syria comes to a close in March, will not be renewed.

Canada set to pull out forces from Syria in March

Twitter deletes 125K terrorist accounts

In an effort to crack down on terrorists who use the platform for support, social media company expands its specialist teams.

Twitter deletes 125K terrorist accounts

Gaza: Hamas-ISIS ties tighten

'Two-state solution' supporters, take note: Intelligence sources say Hamas is supported by the Islamic State.

Gaza: Hamas-ISIS ties tighten

British ISIS torturer traveled to Gaza with George Galloway

Alexander Kotey, an associate of Mohammed Emwazi aka 'Jihadi John', becomes second British jihadi exposed as ISIS torturer.

British ISIS torturer traveled to Gaza with George Galloway

Michigan ISIS supporter planned church massacre, beheadings

FBI arrests Palestinian Muslim armed with an arsenal of assault weapons, who planned beheadings and other attacks in name of ISIS.

Michigan ISIS supporter planned church massacre, beheadings

Germany arrests three ISIS suspects

German police arrest three Algerians suspected of links to the ISIS on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack.

Germany arrests three ISIS suspects

ISIS gaining ground in Libya, warns American official

The number of ISIS fighters in Libya has risen rapidly while the number of jihadists in Iraq and Syria has dropped.

ISIS gaining ground in Libya, warns American official

Iranian general killed in Syria's Aleppo

Senior Iranian officer killed alongside other Iranian fighters, as pro-regime forces launch offensive to recapture Syria's second city.

Iranian general killed in Syria's Aleppo

Leader of ISIS in Yemen killed in drone strike

Witnesses report drone strike that kills local ISIS leader and two others. Second deadly strike kills six al-Qaeda operatives.

Leader of ISIS in Yemen killed in drone strike

MK Eichler: Danger of 'ISIS holocaust' in Israel

In fire-and-brimstone interview, UTJ MK says 'If not for our Father in heaven, I would have long since run away from here.'

MK Eichler: Danger of 'ISIS holocaust' in Israel

ISIS radio station in Afghanistan destroyed

"Voice of the Caliphate" station by ISIS branch in Afghanistan destroyed by American airstrikes.

ISIS radio station in Afghanistan destroyed

John Kerry calls ISIS 'apostates'

With unusual choice of language, US Secretary of State wades into Islamic theology, claims Islamic State not true Muslims but 'apostates.'

John Kerry calls ISIS 'apostates'

US general says carpet bombing against 'our values'

In apparent retort to Senator Ted Cruz, Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland says US is 'bound by the laws of armed conflict.'

US general says carpet bombing against 'our values'

UK mom jailed for joining ISIS left because it was 'too strict'

Tareena Shakil jailed after becoming first British woman convicted for joining ISIS upon returning home from Syria.

UK mom jailed for joining ISIS left because it was 'too strict'

ISIS launches mass bombings on Shi'ite shrine

At least 45 dead, 110 wounded in 3 coordinated blasts near shrine for Mohammed's granddaughter outside Damascus.

ISIS launches mass bombings on Shi'ite shrine

'Most senior' Australian ISIS recruiter reported dead

Australian government says it can't yet confirm Neil Prakash's death, which was reported by ISIS sources.

'Most senior' Australian ISIS recruiter reported dead

Suspected Russian air raids kill 10 Syrian civilians

Air strikes in ISIS-held village kill 10 civilians, including three children.

Suspected Russian air raids kill 10 Syrian civilians

Belgium arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, Libya

Police say not related to November attack in Paris; officials believe about 500 Belgians are fighting with ISIS in Syria.

Belgium arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, Libya

'There's no evidence that Turkey buys oil from ISIS'

United States Ambassador to Turkey rejects comments by Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon that Turkey buys oil from jihadist group.

'There's no evidence that Turkey buys oil from ISIS'

Australian ISIS fan planned 'Kangaroo bomb'

19-year-old on trial for plot to 'pack' kangaroo with explosives and set it loose on police officers on veteran's day.

Australian ISIS fan planned 'Kangaroo bomb'

Mass grave of ISIS victims found in Iraq's Ramadi

Iraqi security forces find grave believed to hold remains of 40 people executed by ISIS, many beheaded.

Mass grave of ISIS victims found in Iraq's Ramadi

Russian strikes have helped 'turn around' situation in Syria

Russian FM: Air strikes helped beat back terrorists, prop up Bashar al-Assad.

Russian strikes have helped 'turn around' situation in Syria

Britain and France downplay latest ISIS video

France and Britain dismiss ISIS video showing Paris attackers, as Europol warns of threat from the terrorist group.

Britain and France downplay latest ISIS video

ISIS planning for 'large-scale' attacks on Europe

Europol police agency warns of ISIS 'new combat style', capacity and preparedness to attack international - and specifically EU - targets.

ISIS planning for 'large-scale' attacks on Europe

Paris terrorists threaten to 'liberate Palestine' in new video

ISIS video claims to show Paris terrorists in Syria and Iraq, where they carry out atrocities and threaten to strike "anytime, anywhere."

Paris terrorists threaten to 'liberate Palestine' in new video

Girl Power: British women soldiers escape jihadi ambush

Two female soldiers shoot their way out when their situation became 'compromised' and a deadly gun battle broke out.

Girl Power: British women soldiers escape jihadi ambush

No end to the atrocities: ISIS jihadi executes his mother

ISIS fighter publicly executes his mother after she 'incited' him to quit ISIS.

No end to the atrocities: ISIS jihadi executes his mother

Explaining the Islamic State

Explaining the Islamic State

Kerry vows to 'seriously dent' ISIS this year

Kerry says US-led coalition is doing 'serious damage' to ISIS, aims to hone in on their nerve centers in Mosul and Raqa.

Kerry vows to 'seriously dent' ISIS this year

Anti-ISIS coalition killed 22,000 jihadists since 2014

French Defense Minister reveals US-led coalition has already taken down waves of ISIS jihadists since mid-2014, no new ISIS offensives.

Anti-ISIS coalition killed 22,000 jihadists since 2014

Cleveland professor investigated for ISIS links

History professor who called teen Jerusalem suicide bomber a 'shining star' and shouted 'death to Israel' now being checked by FBI.

Cleveland professor investigated for ISIS links

New phase in anti-ISIS battle: 'Bomb the Daesh cash'

With pressure mounting to show results, anti-ISIS coalition widens array of targets to include ISIS cash depots - and it's having an effect.

New phase in anti-ISIS battle: 'Bomb the Daesh cash'

Satellite proves ISIS destroyed 1,500-year-old monastery

AP confirms with satellite imagery that St. Elijah's Monastery, built 590 CE, was 'pulverized' by jihadists in Mosul.

Satellite proves ISIS destroyed 1,500-year-old monastery