ISIS

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.

Cleared for Publication

ISIS Cell Busted in Israel

Seven Israeli Arabs arrested for forming ISIS affiliate in the north, prepared terror attack in ISIS's name against IDF, Druze.

UK, US to Host Talks on Islamic State in London Thursday

Twenty foreign ministers will attend talks on progress against ISIS in the Middle East.

Kerry and Hammond to Hold Meeting on ISIS

British Foreign Secretary and American counterpart will host a meeting in London of members of the coalition against ISIS.

South Korean Man Believed to Have Joined ISIS

18-year-old goes missing from Turkish border town; had exchanged emails with Islamic State jihadists while there.

Report: 3,000 in Turkey Linked to ISIS

Turkish intelligence warns of Islamic State terror attack 'anywhere and anytime' as presence of extremists in Turkey reaching critical mass.

ISIS Frees 'Hundreds' of Yazidi Captives

Jihadists release between 200-350 elderly, infant and disabled hostages; countless more remain captive, many sold as sex slaves.

US to Send Nearly 1,000 Troops to Train Syrian Rebels

Total number of soldiers could even exceed 1,000 mark, as US hopes to train 5,400 'moderate' rebels in 2015; military acknowledges 'risks'.

Freed British ISIS Terrorist: Turkish Police Fed Us Pizza

Highly-educated British jihadist reveals in Turkish jail police were highly sympathetic, let them contact ISIS, and 'hated Israel.'

Busted Belgium Terror Cell 'Received Instructions from ISIS'

Suspected terror cell that was the target of a raid in Belgium received instructions from ISIS, according to a counterterrorism official.

ISIS Shows its Most Popular Execution Style is Crucifixion

ISIS goes on crucifying spree, leaving bodies in town squares for 'crimes' such as putting photos of their terrorists on Facebook.

ISIS Terrorist from Child-Executor Video Killed in Kobane

Abu Saad al-Daghestani dies shortly after filming shocking execution of 'Russian spies' by a young child; Gaza ISIS jihadi also killed.

Man Arrested for Planning 'ISIS-Inspired' Attack on Capitol Hill

FBI arrests an Ohio man for allegedly plotting to set off a series of bombs against "enemy" lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Pro-ISIS Hackers Infiltrate North Korean Airline Page

Hackers call North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a 'crying pig' in latest cyberattack connected to jihadists.

Paris Attacks Underline Need for Global Response to ISIS: US

Iraq 'on the front lines' of the 'global conflict' against Islamist terror, US envoy John Allen says.

France Re-commits to ISIS Strikes in 'War Against Terrorism'

France overwhelmingly votes to continue strikes in US-led coalition, days after Islamist terrorism cost 17 lives on home soil.

'Russian Spies' Executed by Child Soldier in Shocking ISIS Video

Latest ISIS propaganda video shows execution of two alleged agents from Russian FSB spy agency - by a child no older than 10.

ISIS Cell Recruiting Women Online Busted in Morocco

Cell in Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta used online propaganda to supply terrorists with wives and female laborers.

Austria Detains Two Teenage Girls Who Wanted to Marry ISIS Men

Austria detains two teenage girls, aged 16 and 17, after they tried to travel to Syria to marry fighters from ISIS.

ISIS Communications Claim Paris Attacks 'Just the Beginning'

World leaders meet to discuss joint action against Islamist terror, as intelligence indicates possible planned wave of attacks in Europe.

Denmark Vows to Stay 'On Frontline' against ISIS Jihadists

Danish government says it won't be cowed by attacks n France; Denmark and Norway investigating terror threats by Islamists

Kosher Supermarket Gunman Said He Belonged to ISIS

Gunman who stormed Jewish supermarket told a French station he had "coordinated" with the suspected Charlie Hebdo attackers.

Analyzing the Holes in France's Counter-terror Net

Security officials reveal terrorist activity booming in France with returning jihadists; in lieu of permanent surveillance lists are made.

Hundreds of Hamas Terrorists in Israel Switching to ISIS

Hevron ISIS cell just 'tip of the iceberg' as Arab terrorists flock over from 'moderate' Hamas - PA, Hamas in their sights, not just Israel.

Erekat: There's No Difference Between Israel and ISIS

PA chief negotiator says Israel’s construction in Judea and Samaria is like the terrorism carried out by the Islamic State.

ISIS Praises 'Lions of Islam' for Paris Terror Attack

'Islamic State' terror group praises Wednesday's attack against 'heretical' French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.