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NATO to Meet at Turkey's Request

Ambassadors of NATO states will meet on Tuesday for talks on violence between Turkey, ISIS and the Kurds.

NATO to Meet at Turkey's Request

US Backs Turkish Strikes against Kurds

White House says 'Turkey has a right' to conduct airstrikes against PKK, as fragile ceasefire in tatters.

US Backs Turkish Strikes against Kurds

Australian Charged with Fighting for ISIS

39 year-old nurse returns from Syria to face terrorism charges after allegedly being captured and forced to join the group.

Australian Charged with Fighting for ISIS

Kurdish Militants Call Off Truce with Turkey

Two-year-old truce between Turkey and Kurdish PKK seems to be over after attacks and mass arrests.

Kurdish Militants Call Off Truce with Turkey

Turkey Jets Bomb ISIS, Kurdish Targets for a Second Time

For the second time in less than 24 hours, Turkish F-16 air force jets bomb targets controlled by ISIS jihadists in Syria.

Turkey Jets Bomb ISIS, Kurdish Targets for a Second Time

Turkey Bombs ISIS for the First Time, Cracks Down on Kurds

As it faces fronts against both ISIS and Kurds, Turkey raids Istanbul and launches first airstrikes in Syria.

Turkey Bombs ISIS for the First Time, Cracks Down on Kurds

Turkey Expands Anti-ISIS Cooperation With US

After lethal cross-border clashes with ISIS, Turkey finally agrees to let US jets use its airbase.

Turkey Expands Anti-ISIS Cooperation With US

Iran's Basij Commander Claims US Commands ISIS

Top general, who has vowed to 'wipe Israel off the map,' says ISIS 'ideology production center is in Haifa, field op room in US embassy.'

Iran's Basij Commander Claims US Commands ISIS

Report: Israel Gave Jordan 26 Cobra Choppers to Fight ISIS

Reuters says 16 retired US-supplied Cobras will help fend off insurgents on Syrian and Iraqi borders.

Report: Israel Gave Jordan 26 Cobra Choppers to Fight ISIS

Turkey on the Brink?

Turkey facing external-internal war: lethal cross-border skirmishes with ISIS, Kurdish attacks on police for Turkish support of jihadists.

Turkey on the Brink?

Watch: Australians Nearly Shot by ISIS on Reality TV Show

When TV gets too real: participants in Australian show join Kurds and are brought straight to frontlines, where ISIS almost kills them.

Watch: Australians Nearly Shot by ISIS on Reality TV Show

Kurdish Assassins Kill Islamists in Revenge for ISIS Bombing

Kurdish militant group continues revenge attacks for ISIS suicide bombing on Monday; two Islamists assassinated by PKK.

Kurdish Assassins Kill Islamists in Revenge for ISIS Bombing

Wanted Egyptian Terrorist Calls for 'Holy War' Against Sisi

Former Egyptian commander who joined ISIS-linked jihadists calls for holy war against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Wanted Egyptian Terrorist Calls for 'Holy War' Against Sisi

Obama and Erdogan Agree to Cooperate Against ISIS

Obama and Erdogan agree to work together to "stem the flow of foreign fighters and secure Turkey's border with Syria".

Obama and Erdogan Agree to Cooperate Against ISIS

Spain Working to Track Down Three Missing Journalists

Spanish intelligence agents working urgently to track down three journalists missing in Syria, says Spanish PM.

Spain Working to Track Down Three Missing Journalists

Security Council Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack in Turkey

UN Security Council condemns "in the strongest terms" the suicide attack in Turkey that killed 32.

Security Council Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack in Turkey

Video Shows Harrowing Moment ISIS Bomber Struck in Turkey

Turkish gov't under fire after announcing ban on publishing images of ISIS suicide bomb; 2 police found dead in possible second attack.

Video Shows Harrowing Moment ISIS Bomber Struck in Turkey

US Chief of Staff Blames Obama-Clinton Iraq Policy for ISIS

US Army general who spent most years in Iraq condemns 'frustrating' pullout against his advice that led to rise of ISIS.

US Chief of Staff Blames Obama-Clinton Iraq Policy for ISIS

Turkey Identifies Suspect in Suicide Bombing on Syria Border

Turkey says it identified a suspect in Monday’s suicide bombing on the border with Syria which killed 32.

Turkey Identifies Suspect in Suicide Bombing on Syria Border

Carter: ISIS 'Barbarians' Will be Defeated by Civilized World

US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter visits colleagues of Jordanian pilot burned alive, addresses US troops stationed in Jordan.

Carter: ISIS 'Barbarians' Will be Defeated by Civilized World

US Denies Coordinating Anti-ISIS Airstrikes with Assad Regime

US military spokesman denies claims the Pentagon is communicating with Assad regime via Kurdish intermediaries.

US Denies Coordinating Anti-ISIS Airstrikes with Assad Regime

ISIS-Linked Jihadis Threaten Rocket Fire on Israel

Gaza-based Salafist groups threaten to retaliate against a Hamas crackdown on their members - by triggering war with Israel.

ISIS-Linked Jihadis Threaten Rocket Fire on Israel

White House Condemns Turkey Suicide Bombing

White House condemns suicide bombing in Turkey that killed at least 30 people and was blamed on ISIS.

White House Condemns Turkey Suicide Bombing

Bombings Target Kurds Both Sides of Turkish-Syrian Border

ISIS suspected in blast in Turkish town across from Kobane killing 28; under 2 hours later bomb hits Kobane.

Bombings Target Kurds Both Sides of Turkish-Syrian Border

ISIS Bans Private Internet in its 'Capital'

Islamic State only allows internet at monitored cafes, to create 'news blackout' on what's happening in Raqa and prevent defectors.

ISIS Bans Private Internet in its 'Capital'

Four Italians Abducted in Libya - by ISIS?

Italian Foreign Ministry reports 4 Italian construction workers at oil and gas complex abducted, after ISIS targets Italy in Cairo.

Four Italians Abducted in Libya - by ISIS?

ISIS Child Executioner in Latest Beheading Video

Brutal jihadist group now using children to behead captured regime soldiers.

ISIS Child Executioner in Latest Beheading Video

Saudi Arabia Arrests 431 Terrorists in ISIS Crackdown

37 were killed and 120 injured in the wave of arrests, which were linked to a series of attacks on Shiite mosques.

Saudi Arabia Arrests 431 Terrorists in ISIS Crackdown

Syrian Kurds Say ISIS Used Chemicals Against Them

Kurds, monitoring group say ISIS fighters fired missiles containing toxic gas at Kurdish forces in Syria last month.

Syrian Kurds Say ISIS Used Chemicals Against Them

White House Decries ISIS 'Atrocities' After Bombing Kills 90

ISIS bombing on Muslim holiday leaves 16-ft wide crater and 90 dead. White House condemns 'purposeful and vicious' civilian targeting.

White House Decries ISIS 'Atrocities' After Bombing Kills 90

Hamas Delegation Visits Saudi Arabia

Hamas leaders meet with Saudi royals for first time since 2013 rift, possibly over ISIS.

Hamas Delegation Visits Saudi Arabia

ISIS Child Soldiers Carrying Out Suicide Attacks

Syrian rights group says that ISIS has sent as many as 19 children to carry out suicide attacks in Syria.

ISIS Child Soldiers Carrying Out Suicide Attacks

Israel - a Truly Compassionate and Humanitarian Society

They kill them and we save their children.

Israel - a Truly Compassionate and Humanitarian Society

British Pilots Join Air Strikes in Syria Despite Vote Against

British defense ministry admits pilots joined airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, using legal loophole after 2013 vote against action in Iraq.

British Pilots Join Air Strikes in Syria Despite Vote Against

Turkey Starts Fighting ISIS - In Order to Fight Kurds

Experts say Turkey is now taking action to fight ISIS after massive Western pressure, but is doing so to checkmate Kurds over its border.

Turkey Starts Fighting ISIS - In Order to Fight Kurds

FBI Investigating Whether Tennessee Shooter Had ISIS Ties

FBI investigating whether 24-year-old who killed four Marines in Chattanooga was inspired by ISIS or another jihadist group.

FBI Investigating Whether Tennessee Shooter Had ISIS Ties

British DM Compares ISIS Fight to War With Nazis

'New Battle of Britain' being fought in Syria, UK Defense Secretary says, while announcing dispatch of new planes to strike ISIS.

British DM Compares ISIS Fight to War With Nazis

ISIS Hits Egyptian Patrol Ship With a Rocket

Patrol ship confronts ISIS jihadists in Sinai, in gunbattle ISIS scores direct rocket hit; Egypt says none killed.

ISIS Hits Egyptian Patrol Ship With a Rocket

Study: Americans More Worried About Iran than Israelis Are

Pew survey of 40 nations finds American citizens view Iran's nuclear program as the #2 global threat – right after ISIS.

Study: Americans More Worried About Iran than Israelis Are

Hamas, Saudis to Work Together Against ISIS?

There's no love lost between Hamas and Saudi Arabia, but a common enemy may bring the two together.

Hamas, Saudis to Work Together Against ISIS?

US Returns Hundreds of Iraqi Artifacts After Raid on ISIS

ISIS's top financier caught with artifacts raided from Assyrian-era historical sites; they were likely to be sold on the black market.

US Returns Hundreds of Iraqi Artifacts After Raid on ISIS

Palestinian Arrested for Supporting ISIS on Facebook

Resident of eastern Jerusalem in his 40s charged with posting photos and statuses praising the Islamic State terror organization.

Palestinian Arrested for Supporting ISIS on Facebook

US Envoy Admits Iran Deal May 'Unnerve' Forces Fighting ISIS

Envoy for war on ISIS, Gen. (Ret.) Allen, says some of Washington's allies in the war with ISIS would be unnerved by Tuesday's nuclear deal.

US Envoy Admits Iran Deal May 'Unnerve' Forces Fighting ISIS

Kuwait Charges 29 in Mosque Attack

Kuwait charges 29 people over the suicide bombing of a Shiite mosque that was claimed by ISIS.

Kuwait Charges 29 in Mosque Attack

Syrian Rebel Leader Killed in Double Suicide Bombing

Senior commander of Al Qaeda-linked Ahrar al-Sham among the dead in attack believed carried out by ISIS.

Syrian Rebel Leader Killed in Double Suicide Bombing

Son of American Police Officer Arrested in Alleged Terror Plot

Son of an American police officer charged in connection with an alleged terror plot after receiving weapons from an FBI informant.

Son of American Police Officer Arrested in Alleged Terror Plot

ISIS Breaks Own Cruelty Record: Blows Up Baby for Demonstration

Arabic media reports say ISIS trainer taught recruits booby-trap methods by blowing up infant child.

ISIS Breaks Own Cruelty Record: Blows Up Baby for Demonstration

Report: 3,000 Palestinians Killed in Syria, No ICC Investigation

Palestinian Authority officials have yet to comment on the nearly 3,000 Palestinians killed in Syria in recent years.

Report: 3,000 Palestinians Killed in Syria, No ICC Investigation

Turkey Arrests 45 ISIS Recruits in Southeast

Turkish security forces detain 45 foreign nationals seeking to cross into Syria to join ISIS from Gaziantep.

Turkey Arrests 45 ISIS Recruits in Southeast

Official: American Drones May Monitor ISIS in Libya

United States talking with countries in North Africa about locating drones to monitor ISIS in Libya, senior administration official says.

Official: American Drones May Monitor ISIS in Libya

21 Killed in String of Baghdad Bombings

A string of bomb explosions, including two suicide attacks, kill at least 21 in Shiite-dominated neighborhoods of Iraqi capital.

21 Killed in String of Baghdad Bombings

Islamist Preacher Infiltrated Heart of British Police Force

Extremist preacher who backed ISIS worked at the heart of a sensitive police monitoring organization, had access to counter-terrorism ops.

Islamist Preacher Infiltrated Heart of British Police Force

Perfect Storm: The Implications of Middle East Chaos

Perfect Storm: The Implications of Middle East Chaos

ISIS Bombs the Italian Consulate in Cairo

One dead, 10 wounded as ISIS attacks Western target in Egypt for the first time, and warns it will attack similar targets in future.

ISIS Bombs the Italian Consulate in Cairo

Syrian Regime Unleashes the Barrel Bomb's Big Brother

Meet the 'container bomb,' a more powerful crude killer Assad's forces used Saturday to murder 28 - mostly civilians - in ISIS-held town.

Syrian Regime Unleashes the Barrel Bomb's Big Brother

ISIS Jihadists Attack Iraqi Forces in Anbar

ISIS fighters attack Iraqi police and soldiers in an area considered a major staging ground for operations to reconquer Anbar.

ISIS Jihadists Attack Iraqi Forces in Anbar

ISIS Jihadists Arrested in Istanbul for First Time

Turkey, after scandal of state smuggling arms to Syrian jihadists, nabs 21 ISIS members nationwide in major crackdown.

ISIS Jihadists Arrested in Istanbul for First Time

Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on Middle East Christians

Vatican calls mass exodus, persecution of Christians throughout the region 'genocide' and urges world leaders to act.

Pope Condemns 'Third World War' on Middle East Christians

FBI Director Reveals July 4 ISIS Attacks in US Foiled

James Comey announces dozens of ISIS inspired jihadists nabbed, plots aiming for Independence Day mayhem.

FBI Director Reveals July 4 ISIS Attacks in US Foiled

Syrian Regime Poised to Retake Ancient Palmyra

Syrian soldiers wage pitched battle against ISIS just kilometers from ancient city that was seized in May, can enter city 'at any moment.'

Syrian Regime Poised to Retake Ancient Palmyra