![]() Could ISIS Target the West with Ebola?Military expert says infecting carriers with the virus is remarkably easy - and could be easy to weaponize.![]() Switzerland the Latest Country to Ban ISISSwitzerland announces ban on ISIS and related organizations, prohibiting all activities of the group in the country.![]() Egypt Arrests Recruiters for ISISEgyptian security forces arrest four suspected members of a cell recruiting fighters for the “Islamic State” in Syria.![]() Islam is at War with the Oldest ReligionsAncient communities will soon be gone as ISIS murders "infidels".![]() Biden Apologizes Again, This Time to UAEU.S. Vice President apologizes for comments he made suggesting that the United States’ Arab allies armed and funded terrorists in Syria.![]() Parents of American Hostage Plead for His ReleaseParents of Peter Kassig, an American aid worker held hostage by ISIS, appeal for his release in a statement and video message.![]() PM Returns to Israel, Praises 'National Mission''I told the truth in the meetings that I held,' Netanyahu notes, summing up eventful Washington trip.![]() Austria Passes New Law on IslamAustria calls for standardized German-language translations of the Koran, prohibits foreign funding of Muslim organizations.![]() ISIS Within a Mile From BaghdadChristian aid group warns that Islamic State fighters are only a mile away from Iraq's capital.![]() Nasrallah: Our Priority is Fighting TerrorismHezbollah leader meets Iranian official, says counterterrorism and preserving stability in Lebanon are the group's main priorities.![]() Islamic State Releases 70 Kidnapped ChildrenThe “Islamic State” has freed more than 70 Kurdish school children its fighters kidnapped in northern Syria in May.![]() Algeria Identifies Suspects in BeheadingAlgerian government identifies the suspects in the beheading of Frenchman Hervé Gourde, who was murdered by ISIS-affiliated group.![]() Obama, Putin & Rouhani Can Do a Deal On Destroying ISILTwo Security Council Resolutions condemning some activities of ISIL – 2170 and 2178 - have already received American and Russian backing, but they have been inadequate. Another is needed.![]() Pentagon: No Evidence Civilians Were KilledThe Pentagon says there is no evidence of any civilian casualties from airstrikes targeting Islamist terrorists in Syria.![]() 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.![]() US War on ISIS Estimated at $780 MillionStaggering estimate only covers past six weeks of fighting, think tank notes. A full war could cost billions.![]() Jordan: We've Secured Our BordersAfter it joins international coalition against IS, Jordan assures residents its borders are safe.![]() Erdogan: Turkey Can't Stay Out of Fight Against ISTurkish President says his country cannot stay out of the international coalition fighting IS, says ground troops may be needed.![]() Head of Al-Nusra Front Warns West: You Will PayHead of Al-Nusra Front says airstrikes will not defeat Islamists in Syria, warns against retaliatory attacks against Western countries.![]() ISIS Executes Human Rights Activist in MosulSamira Salih al-Nuaimi criticized terror group on social media - and a target in the campaign against Mosul's female activists.![]() Saudi FM: Terrorist Orgs. Must be EliminatedSaudi Arabia's foreign minister says the war against extremists in the Middle East may take years.![]() FBI Identifies Executioner in ISIS BeheadingsUS claims it has identified so-called 'John of London,' but has not yet released details.![]() Al Qaeda Urges Jihadists to 'Rescue Jihad' from ISToo extreme? Al Qaeda leadership denounced ISIS, claims its Caliphate is based on 'oppression' and 'deviation.'![]() France Charges 3 Jihadists Returning from SyriaTerrorists include brother-in-law of 2012 Toulouse terrorist Mohammed Merah; Paris rushes to bring men to trial after near-bungle.![]() Algerian IS Affiliate Decapitates French HostageThe Soldiers of the Caliphate release a video showing execution of French hostage.![]() Obama: Israelis Ready to Abandon PeaceU.S. President says the status quo in the Arab-Israeli conflict "is not sustainable" as he addresses the UN General Assembly.![]() Syrian FM: We Welcome Airstrikes on ISSyria's Walid Muallem says his country would welcome foreign airstrikes, as long as they only target terrorist groups such as IS.![]() Cameron on IS: Destroy this Evil OrganizationBritish Prime Minister says he supports coalition against IS and that everything must be done to destroy it.![]() Rouhani: Airstrikes Against IS Are IllegalIran’s President says airstrikes by the U.S. and a group of allies against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria are illegal.![]() Nasrallah: We're Against U.S. CampaignHezbollah leader declares the group is against the intervention of the United States in Syria, since it supports "terrorist state" Israel.![]() Family of Hostage Receives Message from HimThe family of British hostage Alan Henning, kidnapped by IS, say they have received an audio file of him pleading for his life.![]() Expert: ISIS Changing the Entire Middle EastExtremists' takeovers in Iraq and Syria changing the entire face of Middle Eastern relations, expert says. What does it mean for Israel?![]() U.S. Begins Airstrikes Against IS in SyriaPentagon spokesman says American airstrikes against IS targets are under way in Syria, provides no further details.![]() Algeria: IS Splinter Group Kidnaps French CitizenFrench man appears in a video and claims he was kidnapped by an Algeria-based “Islamic State” splinter group, the Caliphate Soldiers.![]() US: American Islamist Terrorists Have ReturnedObama administration concedes citizens' involvement with ISIS, Al Qaeda for the first time as concern over homegrown terror grows.![]() Australia Joins US Airstrikes on ISIS in IraqHours after IS threatens Australian civilians with death, Canberra says it will physically join the fight against Islamist extremists.![]() IS Calls to Kill Westerners, Defeat Obama'Islamic State' terrorist group calls on Muslims to kill random 'disbelieving Americans or Europeans', singles out 'filthy French'.![]() Dempsey: Arabs Should Join Campaign Against ISGen. Martin Dempsey says the success of the campaign against IS depends on getting more Arab help.![]() Ex-Marine Corps Head: Obama's ISIS Strategy DoomedMarine General (ret.) James Conway: Obama’s strategy doesn’t have ‘a snowball’s chance in hell of succeeding.’![]() Pope Francis: 'Religion Cannot Justify Violence'Holy See makes reference to Islamist extremism in trip to Albania to promote religious tolerance.![]() Sisi: Egypt Willing to Help Coalition Against ISEgypt's President says Cairo would do "whatever is required" to help the U.S.-led coalition against the “Islamic State”.![]() Family of Kidnapped Man Asks IS to Release HimThe family of British hostage Alan Henning makes a dramatic appeal for his release.![]() German Muslims Rally Against ExtremismFour main Muslim groups protest Islamist extremism, hate crimes of all kinds Friday after 'Sharia Police' debut in German countryside.![]() Senate Approves Obama's Plan to Arm Syrian RebelsU.S. Senate approves plan to train and arm Syrian rebel groups to fight the “Islamic State”, a day after the House passed the measure.![]() Harper: CA Stands By Israel 'Through Fire, Water'Stephen Harper says international community's push for Canada, world to be 'ambivalent' on Israel is 'wrong.'![]() Second US Citizen Charged for Attempting to Aid ISYemenite native allegedly helped 'wannabe jihadists' travel to Syria to join group, threatened terror attacks against US veterans.![]() White House Insists: No Ground Forces in IraqDespite comments by General Dempsey, White House spokesman insists the U.S. will not deploy ground forces against IS in Iraq.![]() Iranian Commander: U.S. Not Sincere About ISThe commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards doubtful that the real objective of the United States against the IS is to eliminate the group.![]() Al-Qaeda Promises 'Dark Days' for IS CoalitionAl-Qaeda’s branches in Yemen and North Africa call for jihadists to unite against the common threat from a U.S.-led coalition.![]() U.S. Expands Action Against IS in IraqU.S. airstrikes in Iraq target six vehicles near Sinjar and an IS fighting position southwest of Baghdad.![]() Khamenei: U.S. Has 'Dirty Hands'Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country rejected a U.S. request for cooperation against the “Islamic State”.![]() Hezbollah: We Won't Leave SyriaHezbollah official says the threat from the Islamic State means there "is a great need for Hezbollah to remain in Syria".![]() Report: Arab Countries Offer Airstrikes on ISSeveral Arab countries have offered to carry out airstrikes against the Islamic State, according to senior State Department officials.![]() UN Condemns Murder of British Aid WorkerSecurity Council condemns the "heinous and cowardly murder" of British aid worker David Haines by IS terrorists.![]() Kerry: Egypt Has 'Frontline' Role against IslamismUS Secretary of State meets Al-Sisi to gain support for a broad coalition of countries to fight IS.![]() Rebels: 'Total War' on IS Unlikely to Reach IsraelIn rare interview to Israeli media, rebel leader pledges to fight IS face-to-face - and dismisses concerns over conflict reaching the Golan.![]() Rivlin: Israel Has a 'Responsibility' to Fight ISPresident Reuven Rivlin says fight against ISIS is 'complicated,' but vital in terms of 'global responsibility.' |