The UK's Muslim Jihadists Exposed
600 Britons have joined jihad, many of them with ISIS. Just who are they and what have they done? A BBC news team provides an in-depth peek.
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US Army Reservist Nabbed Joining ISIS
Hasan Edmonds arrested on his way to use his military expertise for jihadists, as his cousin arrested in tandem planning attack on base.
US and Iran Vying for Influence in Tikrit Battle
Iran-backed militias pull back and US forces keen to give strong showing in fight against ISIS stronghold at Hussein's hometown.
New BBC Database Allows Public to Track British Jihadists
BBC releases extensive database of UK citizens who have joined jihadi groups in Syria and Iraq.
Child Abduction 'Tactic of War' for Islamist Terrorists
UN condemns scourge of Boko Haram and ISIS kidnapping women and children, after reports of mass kidnapping of children in Nigeria.
ISIS Chemical Weapon Attack - in Indonesia?
Indonesian police say gas attack in Jakarta last month was the work of jihadists returning home from Syria.
Australia Stops Third Teenager Headed for ISIS
17 year-old attempted to leave Sydney to join jihadists in Syria; arrest part of wider crackdown on foreign nationals joining ISIS.
Canada Extends and Expands Anti-ISIS Airstrikes
One-year extension to March 2016 on strikes that may enter Syria as well, although no boots on the ground according to the plan.
ISIS 'Flaunts' its Child Soldier Brigades
ISIS has already trained over 400 kids to be jihadists in 2015 alone, with all-child battle units to gather intel, go on suicide missions.
Pentagon Notifies Personnel on ISIS 'Hit List'
Pentagon officials say ISIS "hit list" was drawn from public sources, from newspaper interview to Facebook pages.
Europe’s Emerging Center-Right Tips the Scales Back
At a critical historical moment, Europe has begun to pivot toward Israel because of Islamist terrorism on the continent.
Australian ISIS Suicide Bomber 'Went Muslim Out of the Blue'
Father of Jake Bilardi feels 'totally responsible' for his son's Islamic radicalization, reveals divorce and death of mother behind it.
Iranian General Reportedly in Iraq 'Whenever Needed'
The commander of Iraq's Badr militia says that Iran's top officer provides assistance in Iraq "whenever we need him".
Missing British Medical Students Feared to Have Joined ISIS
Nine 'top students' went missing during trip to Turkey, families fear the worst.
US Marine Corps Urges 'Vigilance' After ISIS Death Threats
Marines, families urged to upgrade online privacy settings after ISIS published 'hit list' of names, details for 100 soldiers.
Kurdish President Vows Revenge on ISIS
Massud Barzani, president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region, vows to avenge three peshmerga fighters beheaded by ISIS.
ISIS Massacres Kurds on their New Year
Brutally timed attack claims lives of 45 Kurds - including 5 children - on New Year holiday of Nowruz celebrating freedom.
Ex-CIA Head Says Iran is a Greater Danger than ISIS
Rebuking Obama rapprochement, Petraeus warns Iran is taking control in Iraq, and is an enemy of the US and its allies.
ISIS Beheads Kurds in Front of Children in Iraq
New ISIS vid alleges to show execution of peshmerga forces, as ISIS feels the heat from Kurdish strikes.
Libyan Army Chief Warns ISIS Will Invade Europe
General Hafta urges West to arm recognized government, warning 7,500-strong local ISIS will infiltrate Europe via smuggling routes.
US Forces Shoot Down ISIS Drone
American forces bomb an unmanned aircraft piloted by Islamic State terrorists near Fallujah.
Frmr. US Air Force Mechanic Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Terror Trial
Mechanic Tairod Pugh accused of joining ISIS after being detained in Istanbul en route to Syria.
'ISIS Destroyed Christian Civilization and the World Watches'
Silent Christian expulsion from Syria; thousands of traumatized Assyrian Christians flee to harsh conditions in Lebanon.
Australian FM Says 'ISIS Battle May Last a Generation'
Bishop likens ISIS to Nazis in their desire to establish 'pure form of government,' noting 'this is a struggle against an ideology.'
Number of German ISIS Returnees Jumps Astronomically
German investigations on ISIS returnees up from 5 on 8 jihadists to 68 on 106 jihadists, and trend only set to increase further.
ISIS Crucifixions Terrorize Nineveh Populace
Beheadings and crucifixions make sure local residents obey Islamist regime in ancient Assyrian capital.
ISIS Beheads 4 Government 'Recruiters' as Tikrit Advance Slows
Anti-ISIS advance slows significantly as Iraqi army and Shia militias encounter stiff resistance.
United States 'Concerned' About ISIS Use of Chlorine Gas
American military "concerned" about reports that ISIS jihadists used chlorine gas, but cannot confirm the account.
WHO Bemoans Lack of Health Service for Millions in Iraq
World Health Organization says more than five million in need of health services - but no funds to provide it.
Temple Mount Preacher Urges ISIS to 'Trample' US, Destroy Israel
Temple Mount preacher says Caliphate will 'free Al-Aqsa' from Israeli 'defilers'; predicts fall of America, Iran for collaborating.
Former Iraqi Dictator's Tomb Levelled in Fighting for Tikrit
Tomb of Saddam Hussein virtually leveled in heavy clashes between ISIS and Iraqi forces fighting for Tikrit.
Britain Arrests Teens Believed to Have Been Headed to Syria
Three British teenagers suspected of trying to travel to Syria released on bail late after being questioned for 24 hours.
Turkey Feels Trapped by ISIS
Turkey started its support for ISIS as part of a general support for Syrian rebel groups. They did not expect ISIS to morph the way it did.
Report: Hezbollah to Send Hundreds of Fighters to Iraq
Lebanese Shia terrorist group to send at least 800 elite fighters to battle ISIS in northern Iraq, according to pan-Arab paper.
Iraqi Forces Poised for Final Assault on ISIS Tikrit Stronghold
Iraqi army and Shia Islamist militia forces surround last remaining ISIS jihadis, say they'll finish them off in '72 hours'.
Is ISIS Collapsing or Expanding?
Iraq backed by Iran is retaking Tikrit stronghold and repulsing ISIS, even as the group gains alliances in Africa and threatens White House.
Iran Deepening Involvement in Iraq's War on ISIS
Iraq welcomes Iranian soldiers, advisers on its soil as it fights to liberate Tikrit.
Indonesians Flock to Islamic State for 'Better Sharia Life'
16 Indonesians, mostly women and children, arrested in Turkey on way to ISIS, after 16 others did the same - what is driving them?
Australian ISIS Suicide Bomber Blogged his Path to Jihad
Teen convert to Islam who blew himself up explained how he rapidly radicalized, had 'Plan B' to attack in Australia if stopped from flying.
ISIS Accepts Boko Haram Pledge of Allegiance
'Caliphate expands to West Africa,' ISIS spokesperson says in recording, after Nigerian terrorist group vows loyalty.
'Turkey is Backing ISIS'
Prof. Inbar tells Arutz Sheva Turkey 'doesn't distinguish between Islamists,' is using them for 'Neo-Ottoman' foreign policy of domination.
Canadian Imams Issue Fatwa Against ISIS, Blame US
38 imams issue Islamic ruling forbidding joining or enabling ISIS, claim US and Canada created group for 'anti-Islam interests.'
Iraq's First Christian Brigade Graduates
'Tiger Guards,' formed from Assyrian force, takes on ISIS in Kurdish region of Iraq after graduating training.
Turkey Claims Agent from US Coalition Helped ISIS Girls
Turkish FM claims agent from state in US-led anti-ISIS coalition - not US or EU - helped girls join ISIS, amid criticism of porous borders.
German Communist Woman Dies Fighting ISIS
First female national of Western state killed fighting for Kurds against ISIS transferred through Turkey back to Germany for burial.
Assyrian Christians in Iran Demand UN Fight ISIS
Christians protest outside UN building in Tehran, responding to ISIS demolition of ancient ruins and kidnapping Assyrian Christians.
Wary Iraqi Forces Tighten Noose on ISIS in Tikrit
Thousands of Iraqi soldiers, Shia militiamen and Sunni tribal fighters inching in on Islamic State under heavy attack.
Australian ISIS Suicide Bomber 'Was Under Surveillance'
Jake Bilardi, 18-year-old convert to Islam who left to join Islamic State, left bomb-making equipment in his Australian apartment.
Pentagon Chief: Iran's Presence in Iraq is 'Concerning'
The presence of Iranian advisers in the Iraq battle for Tikrit is "concerning" to the United States, says Defense Secretary Ashton Carter.
Switzerland to Jail Anti-ISIS Fighter Who Defended Christians?
Syriac Christian Swiss man faces up to three years in jail after leaving to protect members of his community from ISIS brutality in Syria.
Kerry Calls for US 'War Powers' to Strike ISIS
'We simply cannot allow this collection of murderers and thugs to achieve its ambitions,' Kerry tells Congress.
Could US Inaction against ISIS be a Trap for Iran?
Expert suggests Obama admin trying to draw Iran into an Iraqi 'Vietnam' by letting it take the lead on the ground. Clever or misjudged?
ISIS Executioner of Israeli Arab Related to Toulouse Terrorist?
Experts estimate that French-speaker who threatened French Jews in execution of Jerusalem Arab related to Mohamed Merah.
ISIS Hackers Take Down Japanese Websites
Japanese Tourism Association, futsal team hijacked by Islamist hackers, plastered with Islamic State logos.
Iraqi Forces Finally Enter ISIS-Controlled Tikrit
Operation to capture key Islamic State stronghold making slow but steady progress, officers say.
ISIS Launches Major Assault on Syrian Border Town
Islamic State ejects Kurdish fighters from key village in preemptive attack on Kurds' stronghold in Ras al-Ain.
'ISIS Brainwashed My Son'
Father of ISIS victim, an Arab resident of Jerusalem who the group claimed worked for the Mossad, says ISIS lured his son into involvement.
Former CIA Chief 'Uncomfortable' with Iran's Role in Iraq
Michael Hayden says he is "uncomfortable" with Iran's growing influence in Iraq, made especially evident by offensive in Tikrit.
Missing British Girls Stole Jewelry to Fund Syria Flight
British police three London schoolgirls who fled to Syria stole family jewelry to fund their travel.
ISIS Executes Israeli Arab 'Mossad Spy' in Syria
19-year-old Islamic State recruit from Jerusalem executed by young boy; French-speaking terrorist issues chilling warning to Jews in France.