ISIS

You Don't See That Every Day: Lion Stopped at Iraqi Checkpoint

Militiamen fighting ISIS stop vehicle at a checkpoint with an unlikely passenger.

Report: ISIS Used Chemical Weapons Against Iraqi Forces

Rumored chlorine gas attack in Iraq raises questions - was the group's stronghold in Syria responsible for other attacks?

Survey Reveals Europe Likes ISIS More Than Arab States Do

Why is support for brutal jihadists flourishing in the West, even as the terror group is largely shunned in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon?

NYPD Admits Axe Attack May Be Terrorism

Assailant with Islamic extremist background attacks police officers with a hatchet, seriously injuring one. Random violence, or terror?

US-Led Air Campaign Against ISIS Kills More than 550 Jihadis

Most of those killed belong to ISIS, with Al Qaeda's Nusra Front also taking a hit.

Erdogan: US Was 'Wrong' to Give Kurds Weapons

US made a 'big mistake' when it gave arms to Kurdish soldiers trying to defend the border city of Kobane, says Turkish leader Erdogan.

Ya'alon Confirms: Israel Providing Intelligence Against ISIS

Ya'alon says intel is Israel's 'contribution' to campaign against jihadi group, notes Jerusalem 'has enough problems' in any case.

Syria Bombs Islamic State 'Air Force'

Syrian minister of information confirms ISIS training on captured jets, but claims Assad's forces have downed most of them.

Three Denver Teen Girls Nabbed Joining ISIS 'For Islam'

Long arm of ISIS proven yet again, as three US girls caught in Frankfurt on way to join jihad in Syria.

Canada Raises Internal Threat Level

Canada’s federal government raises its internal threat level, cites an increase in “general chatter from radical Islamist organizations”.

Pentagon: Airstrikes Have Helped Keep ISIS Away from Kobane

Pentagon spokesman warns that the town of Kobane could still fall into the hands of ISIS and that the situation is "tenuous".

Scotland Yard: Minimum of Five Britons Join ISIS Every Week

UK's most senior cop reveals 'drumbeat of terror in UK is faster and more intense,' as figures show steep rise in ISIS recruits.

Watch: US Weapons Airdrop Falls into ISIS Hands

American support for Kurdish fighters in embattled city of Kobane goes awry, as brutal jihadists sarcastically thank US for the ammo.

Egyptian Court Sentences 7 Sinai Jihadis to Death

Members of Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis found guilty of deadly attacks against Egyptian military targets

Woman Stoned to Death by Her Own Father in ISIS Territory

Latest evidence of ISIS atrocities emerge as woman stoned for adultery; heartbreaking scenes as father refuses to forgive her.

Canadian Soldier Killed After Being Run Over by Islamist

25 year-old extremist linked with ISIS shot dead in Quebec; had told police he attacked soldiers 'in the name of Allah.'

Watch: ISIS 'Ethics Police' Cracking Down on Iraq Dissent

What does the Islamic state look like from the inside? Take a peek in the terror group's latest propaganda video.

Steinitz: Kerry's Comments Strengthened Political Deadlock

Intelligence Minister blasts 'unfortunate' link US made between peace talks and ISIS, in latest condemnation of Kerry's faux pas.

Turkey to Allow Kurdish Fighters into Syria to Battle ISIS

Ankara confirms reports it will allow Iraqi Peshmerga forces to cross into embattled Kobane; move likely the result of US pressure.

US Airdrops Weapons to Kurds Despite Turkish Opposition

After Erdogan calls Kurdish fighters 'terrorists' and opposes arming them, arms dropped in Kobane to aid fight against ISIS.

ISIS Panics Over Intelligence Leak, Cracks Down on 'Informants'

Terror group releases 'safe tweeting' guide to prevent Western spying - and begins brutal crackdown on 'informants' caught closer to home.

Erdogan: No Help for Kurds Via Turkey

Forget arms transfers to Kurdish fighters trying to defend Kobane, says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Israeli Aid Agency Delivers Emergency Relief to Kurds in Iraq

IsraAID provides desperately-needed supplies to refugees from ISIS, including baby milk and blankets, as winter misery intensifies.

Hospital Confirms: Israeli Doctor Left to Join ISIS

Othman Abed Elkian, an intern at Barzilai Hospital disappeared 5 months ago. Israel security officials determined he joined ISIS terrorists.

Report: US Airstrikes in Syria 'Kill 10 Civilians'

Double standard? US claims charges of civilian deaths in Syria are unfounded, claims avoiding deaths 'not done in the history of warfare.'

The Rise of the Islamic State: The Strategic Surprise

Three Toronto Teenagers Attempt to Join ISIS

Teenage girls and aspiring 'terror brides' apprehended in Istanbul; officials praise parents' alerting authorities in time.

Shavua Tov! Some Stories You Might Have Missed...

After three-day chag, here are some important news highlights since Wednesday night.

PLO Supports Kerry Claim That 'Israeli Occupation' Behind ISIS

Peace talks, ISIS certainly linked, PLO claims, saying backlash supports jihadism. Meanwhile, US scrambles to deny link.

Minister Erdan: Kerry 'Broke Record' for Lack of Understanding

Communications Minister adds voice to criticism of US Secretary of State's comments blaming Israeli-Palestinian conflict for rise of ISIS.

Bennett Blasts Kerry's Comments Blaming Israel for Rise of ISIS

'Even when a British Muslim beheads a British Christian, there will always be those who blame the Jews,' Minister laments.

Watch: Westerners in ISIS Threaten Countries of Origin

British, French, German nationals threaten to plant ISIS flag 'on White House,' call world leaders 'liars' and 'swine.'

ISIS in Jets for First Time, US Reportedly Trains Rebel Pilots

Iraqi pilots teaching ISIS to fly MiG's captured in Syria; reports indicate US training 'Middle Eastern' pilots in Arizona to bomb Syria.

US Talking Directly With Kurdish Fighters

Controversial cooperation with offshoot of blacklisted group sees unlikely link between Turks and Kurds; concern over Kobane escalates.

Kerry Blames ISIS on Failure in Israeli Peace Talks

US Secretary of State says failure to implement 'two-state solution' - not apathy to Islamism - has led to rise of ISIS worldwide.

Israel and Embattled Kurdistan

UK Student Union Boycotts Israel - But Won't Condemn ISIS

National Union of Students rejects motion supporting Kurds against Islamic State over 'Islamophobia fears', provoking outcry.

France Moves Closer to Tough Law Cracking Down on Jihadis

Majority of French Senate approve new bill to counter growing ISIS threat, but far-left MPs, NGOs object.

'Hundreds' of ISIS Terrorists Killed as Kurds Take Back Kobane

Kurdish forces in Kobane say they have pushed Islamic State fighters out of most of the city, as US airstrikes intensify.

Coalition Launches 18 Airstrikes Against ISIS

U.S. warplanes hit ISIS jihadists with 18 bombing raids near the Syrian town of Kobani.

U.S. Names Anti-ISIS Campaign 'Operation Inherent Resolve'

The U.S.-led military mission against the “Islamic State” now has a name: Operation Inherent Resolve.

French MP: Palestinian Recognition a Slippery Slope

French MP Meir Habib blasts 'weakness' of EU against Islamism, warns unilateral recognition of 'Palestine' gives victory to Islamism.

How a Jewish French Girl Joined ISIS, Tried to Blow up Parents

Center against Islamic cults reveals how girl from religious Jewish family turned to anti-Semitic Islamic extremist bent on jihad in Syria.

Khamenei: U.S., Zionism and 'Wicked' British Created ISIS

Iran's Supreme Leader accuses United States, Israel and British government of being behind the Islamic State.

Obama: Expect Long-Term Campaign Against ISIS

U.S. President says the effort to dismantle the terror group ISIS "is going to be a long-term campaign".

Netherlands: Green Light to Biker Gangs Fighting ISIS

Dutch public prosecutor says biker gangs travelling to help Kurds fight ISIS aren't breaking any laws.

ISIS Magazine Justifies Murder of Steven Sotloff 'The Jew'

ISIS English magazine says murdered journalist 'not innocent' due to Jewish, Israeli identity, publishes letter sent days before execution.

ISIS 'Declares War on Christians'

Photoshopped image of ISIS flag over Vatican appears on major ISIS publication, as fears of ME Christian community disappearing intensify.

French Official: Several Jewish Converts Fighting for ISIS

A 'handful' of Jewish teenagers said to have joined ISIS. Jewish community officials say trend 'inconceivable.'

Germany Presents 4-Part Anti-ISIS Plan

In Saudi Arabia, German foreign minister outlines plan that includes a campaign against the group's ideology.

Thirty Israeli Arabs Found to Have Joined ISIS

ISIS-related incidents explode in Israel; one minister pushes to revoke citizenship of all Israelis involved with terror group.

Five Taliban Leaders Declare Loyalty to ISIS

ISIS gains ground in Pakistan, as yet another local Islamist group goes global.

Sister of British Hostage Appeals for Direct Contact with ISIS

Sister of British hostage John Cantlie appelas for "direct contact" with the terrorists holding him.

ISIS Takes Yet Another Key Iraqi City

ISIS on Monday achieved yet another major victory – taking over the beleaguered city of Heet, nearly completing its takeover of Anbar.

Galilee Arab Fighting for ISIS Says He's 'Fine'

An Israeli Arab who has been missing and was rumored to be fighting for ISIS in Iraq has contacted his family.

Rice: Fight Against ISIS is Iraq's War

'It’s got to be the Iraqis. This is their fight. This is their territory,' says US National Security Adviser.

ISIS Magazine: Islam Calls for Sexual Slavery

English-language digital publication of jihadist group says raping and sexual enslaving non-Muslim women is simply part of Islam.

US Airstrikes Not Stopping ISIS From Taking Over

Reports claimed US coalition airstrikes starting to be effective - but ISIS's war journal from Sunday says otherwise.

Turkey to Train 4,000 Moderate Syrian Rebels

Turkey will let coalition forces use its bases for operations against ISIS, and will also train moderate Syrian rebels after screening them.

ISIS Releases Fourth Video of Kidnapped British Journalist

John Cantlie, kidnapped two years ago, says in newest video that ISIS is "dug in for the fight".