ISIS

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Australia considers adopting ISIS couple's orphans

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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

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

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

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

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.

Iraq deploying thousands of troops to retake Mosul

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

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.

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.

Gaza: Hamas-ISIS ties tighten

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

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.

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.

Germany arrests three ISIS suspects

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'

ISIS radio station in Afghanistan destroyed

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

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.'

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

Suspected Russian air raids kill 10 Syrian civilians

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

Russian strikes have helped 'turn around' situation in Syria

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

No end to the atrocities: ISIS jihadi executes his mother

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ISIS releases 270 civilians kidnapped in eastern Syria

Jihadist group releases 270 of an estimated 400 civilians who were kidnapped following a massacre in Deir Ezzor.

Ya'alon: If I had a choice - I'd choose ISIS over Iran

Defense Minister says Iran remains Israel's main enemy, notes that the Islamic State doesn't have the same capabilities Iran does.

ISIS confirms 'Jihadi John' killed in Syria drone strike

The ISIS jihadist seen in a string of videos executing Western hostages was killed in US strike in Raqa in November, ISIS admits.

Oops: German air force jets 'can't fly at night'

Tornado jets deployed to Syria for reconnaissance missions can't fly at night - but that's not a problem, Germany says.

Rivlin: The Islamic State is already here, within Israel

Rivlin addressed the INSS conference stressing the need for law enforcement to isolate and firmly handle violent Arab extremists.

Watch: 'Clouds of money' as coalition hits ISIS 'bank' in Iraq

ISIS reportedly slashes fighters' salary in half, in sign of increased financial strain as coalition continues to target finances.

Syrian mortar shell kills one at Turkish school

One killed and three wounded as mortar shells strike school near Syrian border, not far from ISIS positions.

ISIS abducts hundreds of civilians after Syria massacre

Following one of the bloodiest days of Syria's five-year civil war, ISIS believed to have kidnapped at least 400 civilians in Deir Ezzor.

At least 85 civilians killed in ISIS 'massacre' in Syria

ISIS attacks Syrian city of Deir Ezzor, killing at least 85 civilians and 50 regime forces.

Dutch man charged for killing ISIS jihadists

Former Dutch soldier fought alongside Kurdish YPG forces, could face murder charges for killing terrorists in battle.