ISIS

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.

ISIS Blows Up Key Tikrit Bridge to Slow Iraqi Army Advance

Islamic State blows up the only bridge across Iraq's Tigris river in the Tikrit area, as anti-ISIS forces close in on the Sunni city.

Jordan's Abdullah Blames Stalled Peace Talks for ISIS

Israeli 'injustices' on 'Palestinian rights' is a 'rallying cry' says Abdullah, although ISIS in Israel primarily fighting Hamas and PA.

Report: Half of British ISIS Terrorists Already Home

350 jihadists have returned to Britain, have been labeled as 'dangerous.'

The ISIS Penal Code

ISIS Launches Own Social Network; Site Shutters within 24 Hours

Site specifically for the terror group tanks for privacy reasons, claims it is not directly associated with the Islamic State group.

Tibi: Liberman is a 'Jewish ISIS'

Arab MK fires back at Foreign Minister who advocated “cutting of the heads” of Arabs who were not loyal to Israel.

Sisi Appeals for More Military Aid from the United States

Egypt's President appeals to the United States to play a greater role in helping his country fight terrorism.

'Jihadi John' Issues Apology - For 'Shaming His Parents'

ISIS executioner sends note to his family expressing remorse for damage to their honor - but doesn't apologize for callous acts of murder.

ISIS Executes 20 Would-Be Rebels in Kirkuk

Gruesome pictures on social media purportedly show aftermath of execution of men accused of planning to join anti-ISIS forces.

Sites in US, Canada and Ireland Hacked by ISIS

FBI investigates how ISIS imagery and music were placed on sites associated with car racing, Goodwill center, and rape crisis center.

UN Calls on Airstrikes to Stop ISIS 'War Crimes' Against History

Ban calls for action after ISIS demolishes ancient cities and artifacts, as Iraqi minister says the US-led coalition must act from the air.

Who is ISIS's 'White Jihadi'?

Mysterious picture of western jihadist finally cleared up, revealing path from math wiz to Islamic terrorist convert.

Missing British Schoolgirls Reportedly in Raqqa, Syria

Sky News says three missing schoolgirls who left Britain to join ISIS are believed to be staying at a house in the city of Raqqa.

Britain to Try to Stop Locals from Joining ISIS

Britain will introduce new laws to try to stop airlines carrying passengers who may be travelling to join ISIS.

Dempsey: Escalating Airstrikes on ISIS is a Mistake

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warns that escalating bombing raids against ISIS would be wrong.

Lawyer for Father of 'Jihadi John' Resigns

Kuwaiti lawyer representing the father of alleged ISIS executioner quits the case after filing lawsuits for his client.

40 Killed as Kurds Battle ISIS for Key Syrian Town

Kurdish fighters repel Islamic State offensive in Hasakeh, as Al Qaeda's Nusra Front battles regime in Aleppo.

Minister: Coalition Must Save Iraq Heritage Sites

ISIS's offensive against archaeological sites moves Iraq to ask the global community for aerial support.

Could There Be 10,000 Europeans in Syria by 2016?

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls predicts exponential exodus of radicalized European Muslims to Syria and Iraq; 3,000 there now.

Canadian Soldier Killed by Friendly Fire in Iraq

Canadian special forces soldier killed and three more injured in Iraq when their Kurdish allies accidentally open fire on them.

Nigeria: Boko Haram Pledges Allegiance to ISIS

Leader of Nigerian terrorist group, Abubakak Shekau, pledges allegiance to 'Islamic State' in new recording.

Report: ISIS Destroys Ancient City of Hatra

UNESCO condemns 'appalling' destruction as reports surface city has been razed; archaeologists lament loss.

Moroccan Mother Arrested for Recruiting Women to ISIS

Recruiter arrested at a Spanish airport with 3 year-old son in tow in apparent attempt to leave for Syria.

Charities Cut Funds to Rights Group Linked to 'Jihadi John'

Two British charities cut funding to legal rights group Cage, after it was revealed to have worked with ISIS executioner for over two years.

UAE Airstrikes Hit ISIS Oil Pipelines

Latest hit on the terror group by international coalition designed to dry up its primary source of revenue, UAE says.

UNESCO: ISIS Antiquities Destruction in Iraq a 'War Crime'

UNESCO calls on ICC, UN Security Council to prosecute ISIS over destruction of antiquities in Nimrud, Iraq as 'war crime.'

The Bibi Code

ISIS Begins Bulldozing Ancient Iraqi City

Islamic State bulldozing the ancient Assyrian city of Nimrud in Iraq, the group's latest attack on the country's historical heritage.

Top Al Nusra Military Commander Said Killed in Syria Airstrike

General Military Commander Abu Humam al-Shami, 3 others, killed in an airstrike in Idlib, Syria, according to reports.

California Man Charged with Attempting to Join ISIS

California man who tried to travel to Syria last year charged with attempting to join ISIS.

Germany Arrests 22-Year-Old who Joined ISIS

Man suspected of fighting alongside ISIS in Syria arrested at Duesseldorf airport.

Fears that Tikrit Operation May See Massacres

Shi'ite revenge killings topic of concern in key battle for strategic ISIS stronghold, as US notes 'most overt conduct of Iranian support.'

Former MK: Yaalon Promised No More Medical Treatment for Syrians

Former MK Ayoub Kara asked Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon to prevent the entry of any more Syrians into Israel for medical treatment.

Syria: Collapse of Moderate Rebel Group Deals Blow to US Hopes

Harakat Hazm - first Syrian rebel group to receive US TOW anti-tank missiles - disbands after defeat to Al Qaeda. Weapons seized.

Emwazi's Father Denies His Son is 'Jihadi John'

Jassem Emwazi retracts previous statement that his wife recognized their son Mohammed as ISIS executioner.

Iraqi Militia Chief Vows to Make ISIS 'Wear Women's Clothing'

Angry at missing out on Iranian arms, head of Shia Al-Mukhtar Army vows to defeat ISIS in a month. And make them wear women's clothes...

British or Greek Fighting ISIS for Kurds Killed in Battle

Second Westerner killed in a week fighting ISIS in Syria as part of YPG's foreign legion, which is dwarfed by ISIS's foreign recruits.

Arab League to Discuss Creation of 'Unified Arab Force'

Annual summit to consider implementing Egyptian initiative for joint force to confront stability threats such as 'the rise of terrorism.'

ISIS Unleashes Guerrilla Tactics in Bitter Battle for Tikrit

Battle for key ISIS stronghold bogged down by snipers and booby traps; may be preamble to operation on Mosul headquarters.

ISIS Says American Suicide Bomber Carried Out Iraq Attack

Islamic State terror group names US citizen 'Abu Dawud al-Amriki' as suicide bomber who targeted Iraqi forces in a truck bomb attack.

When 'Jihadi John' Denounced the 9/11 Attacks

Islamist group releases recording of ISIS beheader condemning 'radicalism,' blames the UK for 'making him' an extremist terrorist.

Europe 'Should Follow Israel's Model' to Combat ISIS Recruitment

Middle East expert says European democracies must avoid 'committing suicide', seek to understand what makes ISIS converts tick.

The World Needs a Muslim Martin Luther

Kosovo Cracks Down on Albanian ISIS Agents

Seven Albanian Muslims, including an imam, indicted for joining or recruiting for the brutal jihadist group.

US Takes Back Seat as Iran Runs Op on Key ISIS Stronghold

US says it hasn't been asked to provide airstrikes for massive operation on Tikrit, although Iranian planes may be involved.

ISIS Executes Sunni Tribesmen Ahead of Tikrit Offensive

Islamic State video shows four tribesmen, accused of collaborating with the government, being shot dead.