ISIS

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Russian airliner crash due to 'external activity'

Metrojet crash in Sinai that was claimed by ISIS was due to 'mechanical impact' on plane, experts reveal.

ISIS claims first beheadings inside Turkey

ISIS releases video claiming brutal murder of anti-ISIS activist and his friend, in first beheading conducted by the group in Turkey.

Al-Qaeda leader urges Muslim unity against West and Russia

Ayman Al-Zawahiri calls on Muslim supporters to band together to confront the “threat” from the West and Russia.

There is no Hamas

ISIS claims downing of Russian airliner, no survivors

All 224 passengers and crew killed in Metrojet crash over Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

Kerry can't rule out deploying even more commandos in Syria

Kerry claims troop deployment in Syria, weeks after Russia's deployment, is meant to fight ISIS only and not Assad.

ISIS group fires at Israel, hits Gaza

Group identified with ISIS fires failed rocket attempt from Gaza, as 'trickle' continues despite the ceasefire.

The Russian Bear has joined the cardgame in the Middle East

US Intelligence Chief says Russia 'winging it' in Syria

US Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says 'impulsive' Putin doesn't really have a long-term plan for intervention.

Anti-ISIS activists beheaded in Turkey

Syrian activist revealing ISIS crimes and a friend found beheaded in Turkey - is ISIS extending its reach under Ankara's nose?

MI5 warns ISIS plotting massive UK attack

Security agency head reveals uptick in plans for mass casualty attacks guided from Syria, requiring 4/5 of MI5's manpower to thwart attacks.

German rapper who joined ISIS killed in Syria airstrike

Denis Cuspert, a German rapper who joined ISIS, likely killed in American airstrike in Syria.

Watch: Israelis react to ISIS Hebrew threats - with mockery

Viral tongue-in-cheek video pokes fun at Hebrew-speaking jihadi warning of ISIS invasion of Israel; 'You guys have knives - we have F-16s.'

Despite Russia: ISIS advances on key regime stronghold

ISIS breaks through outer defenses of key regime base in northern Syria that houses large weapons depots, possibly chemical weapons.

ISIS uses Palmyra historic site to execute three people

ISIS executes three people in Syria's ancient city of Palmyra by binding them to three historic columns and blowing them up.

Syrian Kurds accuse Turkey of attacking their positions

YPG says Turkish forces attacked their forces along the Syrian-Turkish border, as Kurdish-Turkish tensions escalate.

Israeli Arab who paraglided into Syria 'alive and well'

Anonymous caller makes contact with family of Arab man believed to have joined rebels in southern Syria.

Watch: Footage shows US, Kurdish forces raiding ISIS prison

Rare footage: US special forces joined Kurdish Peshmerga in rare, dramatic mission inside ISIS territory in Iraq.

Finally: Israeli government lists ISIS as a terror group

ISIS, Al-Nusra Front, Abdullah Azam Brigades were previously defined as 'unlawful associations.'

John Kerry looks to Arab countries for help with Syria crisis

US Secretary of State talks with Arab leaders to find new ideas to end Syrian civil war.

ISIS's latest execution: running over a prisoner with a tank

New ISIS video shows prisoner 'confessing' to killing jihadists with a tank, then sentenced to be run over himself.

ISIS in first Hebrew video: We will arrive to slaughter the Jews

ISIS releases threatening video in Hebrew, saying 'true war hasn't begun yet,' and promising 'not a single Jew will be left.'

Jakarta hopes jaded jihadists can jinx ISIS

Meatball seller and others become disillusioned with ISIS's promises of riches - can they discourage Indonesia's growing terror problem?

In hunt for US terror recruits, FBI agents set traps

FBI says its use of undercover informants have disrupted scores of ISIS terrorist plots - but some argue they amount to entrapment.

3.5 Years' Prison for Israeli Arab Who Joined ISIS

Marwan Khaledi participated in 5 operations in Fallujah before being injured - and then arrested.

Syrian Regime, Rebels Destroy Heritage Sites as Much as ISIS

New research analyzing satellite imagery finds 26% of looted sites in Kurdish or other rebel control, 16.5% Syrian regime, and 21.4% ISIS.

Canada to withdraw fighter jets from Iraq and Syria

Canada's prime minister-elect Justin Trudeau tells Obama Canadian fighter jets will withdraw from fighting ISIS.

Syria: Russian Airstrikes Kill 370 in 20 Days

At least a third of casualties are civilians, including dozens of women and children - only 52 ISIS.

ISIS Backs Palestinian Terror Campaign

Islamic State becomes latest global terrorist group to praise attacks against Israelis, call for more.

Airstrikes Kill 40 ISIS Jihadists in Syria

Airstrikes on an ISIS convoy kill at least 40 jihadists in central Syria.

Briton Who Travelled to Syria: ISIS 'Not My Cup of Tea'

British woman who fled ISIS with her five children after travelling to Syria says she didn't enjoy the experience.

Iran Confirms Two Senior Officers Killed in Syria

Senior Revolutionary Guard officers killed fighting ISIS in the same week as Iran suffers its highest-profile casualty.

Iraq: Assault to Retake ISIS-Held Ramadi Looming

After months of practically no progress, pro-government forces make gains against ISIS in Ramadi and Baiji.

US Report Warns of Rise of Islamist Extremism, Anti-Semitism

Religious freedom report makes grim reading for European Jews and non-Muslims in the Middle East; anti-Israel groups fueling anti-Semitism.

Turkey Warns US, Russia over Support for Syrian Kurds

Turkish foreign ministry summons US, Russian ambassadors; Foreign Minister Davutoglu compares Kurdish fighters to Al Qaeda.

ISIS Vows to Defeat Russia as Airstrikes Intensify

ISIS spokesman calls for Muslims to launch "jihad" against Russians and Americans.

ISIS Confirms That US Killed Its Number Two Leader

ISIS statement acknowledges US killed Abu Mutaz al-Qurashi, saying his 'only wish was to die in the name of Allah.'

70 Sudanese Have Joined ISIS Since 2011

Khartoum gives a definitive figure for the first time on how many of its nationals have joined ISIS; 12 were medical students.

Russia Foils Major ISIS Attack in Moscow

Islamist terrorist cell broken up by FSB security services, planned to attack capital's public transit system.

Iraq Still Unsure if it Got ISIS Chief

Iraq racing to confirm reports its airstrike wounded Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and killed several other ISIS leaders.

Syria: Kurds, Arabs form Joint Military Force to Battle ISIS

As Washington abandons modest plans to train rebels, Kurdish forces making new headway in northern Syria against ISIS.

France's Syria Strikes Probably Killed French Jihadists

Source close to Prime Minister Manuel Valls says airstrikes on ISIS training camps likely killed French Muslim foreign fighters.

Iraq Exacerbates America-Russia Standoff

Slain Iranian General had Conducted '80 Missions' in Syria

Hossein Hamedani of the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards Corps is the highest-ranking Iranian figure to be killed fighting in Syria.

Report: ISIS Chief Al-Baghdadi 'Not Dead' in Airstrike

Iraq's Air Force reports it hit a military convoy carrying the leader of Islamic State Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in Iraq; he may have survived.

ISIS at Outskirts of Syria's Aleppo Despite Russian Raids

Though Russia claims it killed hundreds of ISIS fighters, terrorist organization continues to expand its control in Syria.

ISIS Advancing on Aleppo Despite Russian Airstrikes

ISIS fighters advance to the outskirts of Syria's second city, despite Moscow's announcement it killed hundreds of jihadists.

Top Iranian General Killed in Syria

Elite Quds Force general Hossein Hamedani killed by ISIS outside Aleppo; general led crackdown on Tehran protesters in 2009.

France Reveals 90% of Russian Strikes Not on ISIS

French Defense Minister reveals nearly all Russia airstrikes are hitting rebels to prop up Assad, announces second French airstrikes.

Tests Show ISIS Used Mustard Gas on Kurds

Blood samples show ISIS used chemical weapons in assault against Kurdish forces in Iraq.

Popularity for 'Putin the Shiite' Sky-High in Iraq

Iraqi Shiites are very enthusiastic about Russia's involvement in neighboring Syria; 'Hajji Putin is better than Hussein Obama.'

New French Campaign Aims to Combat Radicalization

French government ad campaign features mourning families to discourage young people from joining extremists in Syria.

French PM to Russia: Direct Your Airstrikes at ISIS

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls urges Russia to direct airstrikes at ISIS jihadists in Syria, echoes comments by President Hollande.

Jordanian MP's Son Joins ISIS, Carries Out Suicide Attack

Jordanian parliament member says his son joined ISIS and carried out a suicide attack in Iraq.

Syrian Sinkhole Swallowing Obama and Putin’s Credibility and Judgement

ISIS Cell Planned to Attack IDF Base

Israel Security Agency thwarts three Arab youths affiliated with ISIS planning terror attack on army base in northern Israel.

Russian 'ISIS Strikes' Hit US-Backed Anti-ISIS Groups

US official and Syrian rebels say Russia's opening salvo of 'ISIS war' only hit civilian targets and US-backed groups fighting ISIS.

Russia 'Gave Israel Advanced Warning of Syria Airstrikes'

After meeting between Putin and Netanyahu to avoid accidental run-ins, Israel's National Security Adviser notified of airstrikes.

Russian Orthodox Church, Muslims Back 'Holy Battle' Against ISIS

Powerful Orthodox Church hails government decision to initiate airstrikes against rebels in Syria.

Russia, Iran Draw Close Over Syria at UN

Both Assad allies attempt to convince world of their side in Syrian civil war amid concerns over closer Tehran-Moscow relationship.