ISIS

Social Media Cracking Down on ISIS

Expert says social media networks are quietly shutting down ISIS's accounts as they leave others up for spying purposes.

Experts: Women Joining ISIS 'Cheerleaders, Not Victims'

Women who join Islamist groups actively support terrorism, experts say - and it may be the key to stopping female recruitment.

Report: Jordan Agrees to Prisoner Swap with ISIS

Jordanian gov't says it is willing to free a senior female terrorist in return for a pilot captured in Syria, as 24-hour deadline looms.

Japanese PM Calls ISIS Threat 'Utterly Despicable'

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe saye he is "appalled" by ISIS threat to kill a Japanese hostage within 24 hours.

Scores of Foreign Fighters Among ISIS Dead in Kobane Defeat

US says 'hugely significant' number of foreigners - including Canadians, Belgians and Australians - killed fighting Kurdish forces.

ISIS Gives 24 Hours to Save Japanese, Jordanian Hostage

ISIS in new video demands release of failed female suicide bomber from Jordan, giving deadline to rescue Kenji Goto and Jordanian pilot.

Is ISIS Deliberately Torpedoing US's International Relations?

Analysts say ISIS's demands for a prisoner swap with Japan, Jordan is a deliberate nose-thumbing at the international coalition.

Japan, Jordan Working to Free Kenji Goto and Downed Pilot

Hostages taken captive by ISIS on the negotiating table for the release of an Iraqi prisoner on death row in Amman.

Kurds 'Control 90% of Kobane', Says United States

United States Central Command confirms that Kurdish forces have pushed back ISIS and control 90 percent of the town of Kobane.

United States: Battle for Kobane Isn't Over

State Department says Kurds have made progress in Kobane but it "remains contested".

Kurds 'Expel ISIS' from Strategic Kobane

After over four months of grueling fighting, ISIS suffers major setback in Kurdish Syrian border town.

Iraqi Forces 'Liberate' Diyala Province from ISIS

Setback for Islamic State terror group in Iraq comes on same day as Kurds drive ISIS from key town of Kobane in northern Syria.

Assad Threatens to Fight America's Anti-ISIS Rebels

Syrian ruler says US plan to train rebels will be 'illegal,' as his ally Russia holds peace talks boycotted by main opposition coalition.

Australian Politician Joins Kurds Fighting ISIS

Matthew Gardiner, former senior figure in Labor Party, takes matters into his own hands and heads to the Middle East to fight terrorists.

UN Security Council Condemns ISIS's Murder of Japanese Hostage

15-member council issues unanimous condemnation of Haruna Yukawa's murder as 'heinous and cowardly act.'

ISIS Confirms it Executed Japanese Hostage

Terror group's representatives state on radio that they executed Haruna Yukawa, after ransom deadline expired.

Who is the Woman ISIS so Desperately Wants Freed from Jordan?

Why did ISIS drop its demand for $200 million in ransom, and instead seek the release of a female terrorist in Jordanian custody?

Obama Condemns 'Outrageous' Murder of Japanese ISIS Hostage

Authenticity of video still not confirmed, but increasing signs 'rushed' footage of Haruna Yukawa by Islamic State terrorists is real.

Bibi Defends Congress Trip: I'll Go Anywhere to Defend Israel

Netanyahu warns critics it is his responsibility as PM to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear weapons, during Cabinet meeting Sunday.

Japan: Video Showing ISIS Execution 'Highly Credible'

Japan's PM says the credibility of a video announcing the execution of a Japanese hostage by ISIS is "high".

World Leaders Call for ISIS to Release Japanese Hostage

US President, British Prime Minister condemn new ISIS video of Kenji Goto begging for his life Saturday night, ISIS's 'murderous barbarity.'

More Australian Women Join ISIS

Trend of young women joining Islamic State a growing problem, Canberra states Saturday.

US: Coalition Air Raids Back Up Kurdish Advance Against ISIS

International coalition against ISIS carries out dozens of airstrikes in 72-hour period, aid Kurdish forces to retake parts of Iraq.

ISIS Kills One Japanese Hostage, Demands Terrorist Release

Video uploaded to ISIS Twitter account shows Kenji Goto pleading for his life; in first, ransom fee waived in lieu of release of terrorist.

US: 19-Year-Old Woman Jailed for Planning to Join ISIS

Teenager Shannon Conley attempted to travel to Syria despite FBI warning her not to go; joined US Army Explorers to learn tactics.

ISIS Goes East: 300 Chinese Join Jihad Via Malaysia

Chinese vice-minister meets Malaysia minister to ask for cooperation confronting threat of returning Uyghur Muslim minority terrorists.

Mother Pleads with ISIS as Deadline Passes: Kenji is No Enemy

ISIS's threat to behead two Japanese approaches moment of truth, as journalist's mother asks for mercy for son who recently had a new child.

ISIS in Israel

ISIS Hints it Wants to Depose Hamas and PA

ISIS in 'Palestine' distributes publication calling to fight police and army of 'tyranny and heresy,' in not-so-subtle threat to take power.

Will Iraq Retake Mosul from ISIS by Summer?

US Central Command General reveals offensive to retake starting point of ISIS's rise to power looms, US forces may take part.

Pentagon Estimates 6,000 Jihadists Have Been Killed

American defense officials say about 6,000 jihadists killed in air strikes against ISIS. Hagel: Don't use "body counts" to measure progress.

'We Need More Weapons to Fight ISIS', Says Iraqi PM

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi calls on the international community to provide more weapons to help his country against ISIS.

Kerry: 50% of ISIS Command is Dead

Air strikes have killed thousands and 'have definitively put Da’esh on the defensive,' says Secretary of State.

Coalition Aircraft Pound ISIS in Northern Iraq

US-led forces have unleashed a massive bombardment on ISIS positions, as Kurdish forces take key road from the jihadists.

German Police Arrest Two ISIS Terrorists Returning from Syria

26 and 27-year-old suspects to be charged with joining a foreign terrorist org; third of German jihadis have returned home already.

Global Anti-ISIS Coalition Talks Focus on Jihadist Threat

Top officials from 21 countries discuss fight against ISIS, including cutting funding and preventing terrorists from traveling.

Clock Ticking for Japanese ISIS Hostages as Deadline Looms

Official says ISIS misunderstood Japan's foreign policy, which is purely humanitarian; 'We don't want to fight the Islamic world'.

Kurdish Forces Launch Push Against ISIS in North Iraq

Kurds regaining ground in Iraq with the help of US-backed international coalition, officials say.

Pakistan Arrests ISIS Recruiter in Lahore

Suspect worked with local imam to build ISIS presence in Pakistani capital, earned $600 for each person they recruited.

Russia Says America 'Wants to Take over the World'

Russian FM responds to Obama's State of the Union, saying he is looking for confrontation, as fallout from Ukraine, Syria deepens.

'I'm Entering ISIS Territory, the Responsibility is Mine'

Poignant video reveals captive journalist speaking before entering Syria; Abe admits Japan in 'race against time' to save 2 ISIS hostages.

Missing South Korean Teen Tweeted his Desire to Join ISIS

Missing dropout suspected of entering Syria from Turkey to join terror group was 'Sunni Mujahideen' on Twitter, asking how to join ISIS.

Obama Condemns 'Deplorable Anti-Semitism' in State of the Union

In annual speech, Obama asks Congress to approve the use of force against ISIS, reiterates he will veto sanctions against Iran.

British Jihadist with Severed Head 'Faked His Own Death'

ISIS helped Imran Khawaja, who had appeared in a recruiting video, fake his own death, to help him slip back into UK undetected.

Syria Regime Air Strikes Kill at Least 39 - Monitor

Airstrikes in ISIS-held areas of Hasakeh and Idlib kill scores, more than half of whom are civilians, according to reports.

US Calls for ISIS to Release Japanese Hostages

State Department expresses support of Japan, condemns ISIS threat to behead captives; Kerry to speak with Japanese counterpart.

ISIS is 'Particularly Targeting Educated Women' for Execution

See a pattern? Main targets for ISIS execution: female lawyers, female candidates for public office, female doctors.

Report: Thousands from ex-Soviet Central Asia Fighting for ISIS

4,000 Central Asian Muslims, whom ISIS collectively refer to as 'Chechens', currently fighting for the group, home states face crisis.

Japanese PM Vows to 'Lead and Solve the Hostage Crisis'

Before leaving Israel ahead of schedule, Abe outlines steps he is taking to confront ISIS threats to behead 2 Japanese nationals.

Report: One of the Japanese ISIS Hostages Mentally Ill

Local media reveals Haruna Yukawa has a history of suicide attempts, may have gone to Syria to die.

ISIS threatens Japan

Japanese Gov't: 'We Will Not Give in to Terrorism'

'Taking people hostage is unforgivable and I feel strong anger,' Tokyo spokesman says after ISIS releases ransom video.

ISIS Gives Japan 72 Hours to Save Hostages

Japanese men become latest hostages in pre-beheading video, the first time ISIS has threatened Asia instead of the West.

Canadian Forces Clash with ISIS in Iraq

Canadian special forces exchange gunfire with ISIS fighters in Iraq, the first confirmed ground battle between Western troops and ISIS.

Bangladesh: Islamists Planned to Establish 'Islamic State'

ISIS terror cell busted with arrest of four suspects; cell planned to establish 'caliphate' in Bangladesh.

How Can the Largest Muslim State Stop Giving ISIS Terrorists?

Indonesia is becoming a key source of ISIS fighters; a local think-tank says the state has been weak in fighting the phenomenon.

EU Ministers Call for Anti-Terrorism Alliance with Muslim States

Officials call for more intelligence-sharing with Muslim states to combat terrorism; Greek anti-Islamism rally banned after ISIS threat.

Kurds Battling ISIS Capture Strategic Hilltop in Kobane

Islamic State jihadists slowly being pushed from Kobane; Mishtenur hilltop gives Kurds line of fire over entire strategic town.

Kerry Plans ISIS Counter-terror War in UK

After ISIS-linked Paris attacks, Kerry visits London to work out US-led coalition's next steps; fighters recruited from West a prime issue.

Clues that South Korean Teen Became an ISIS Terrorist

ISIS terrorist pics on his computer, online friendship with a Turk - police are connecting the dots surrounding disappeared Korean teen.

Uproot Terrorism from its Islamic Source

Paris Attacks Challenge 'Lone Wolf' Terrorist Theory

All terror attacks and attempted attacks in Europe committed by individuals with links to larger jihadi groups, say experts.