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France Adopts Tough New Law to Crack Down on Jihadis

Jihadi websites will be subject to bans similar to those used against child pornography; radicals could have passports confiscated.

France Adopts Tough New Law to Crack Down on Jihadis

EU Ministers Adopt Plan to Stop Young European Jihadists

European states adopt 'action plan' to tackle danger of Muslim extremists returning from Syria to commit acts of terror.

EU Ministers Adopt Plan to Stop Young European Jihadists

ISIS Issues a 'Passport' for its 'Caliphate'

After declaring areas captured in Syria and Iraq a caliphate, Jihadist group issues passport, threatening those who harm its holders.

ISIS Issues a 'Passport' for its 'Caliphate'

ISIS: Fighting 'Infidels' Takes Precedence Over Fighting Israel

ISIS spokesman says the group first has to deal with fellow Muslims it views as infidels before it attacks Israel.

ISIS: Fighting 'Infidels' Takes Precedence Over Fighting Israel

ISIS Threatens Western Journalists as First Targets

Jihadists conquering Iraq and Syria threaten journalists with death for 'propaganda that kills Muslim women and children.'

ISIS Threatens Western Journalists as First Targets

Sisi: Kurdish Independence Would be Catastrophic

Egypt's President says he opposes a referendum on the independence of Iraq's Kurdish region.

Sisi: Kurdish Independence Would be Catastrophic

'Islamic State' Leader Makes First Public Appearance in Iraq

Abu Bakr al-Baghadadi, who until now shunned the spotlight for security reasons, gives public address to cement his claim as 'caliph'.

'Islamic State' Leader Makes First Public Appearance in Iraq

ISIS Seizes Another Syrian Oil Field

ISIS jihadists continue to advance towards Turkish border, seize an eastern Syrian oil field near Iraq.

ISIS Seizes Another Syrian Oil Field

American Woman Arrested for Trying to Join ISIS Jihadists

19 year-old Denver resident tried to flee to Syria, marry Tunisian ISIS fighter; FBI thwarts intent to help Islamist terrorists.

American Woman Arrested for Trying to Join ISIS Jihadists

Dempsey Won't Rule Out U.S. Military Action in Iraq

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says direct action may be taken if ISIS threatens American interests.

Dempsey Won't Rule Out U.S. Military Action in Iraq

ISIS Captures Largest Oil Field in Syria

Islamist group adds to its resources, seizing oil field and consolidating its hold in the Euphrates corridor from Iraq into Syria.

ISIS Captures Largest Oil Field in Syria

Saudi Arabia Sends 30,000 Troops to Iraqi border

Fears of spreading instability as Saudi king orders military to take 'all necessary measures' against 'terrorists' from Iraq.

Saudi Arabia Sends 30,000 Troops to Iraqi border

British Think Tank: Iraq's 'Russian' Jets May be from Iran

London-based think tank says 3 Sukhoi jets shown landing in Iraq are likely from Iran.

British Think Tank: Iraq's 'Russian' Jets May be from Iran

ISIS Captures Key Syrian Border Town

ISIS seizes control of the Syrian border town of Albu Kamal after a fierce three-day battle with other rebel groups.

ISIS Captures Key Syrian Border Town

ISIS, Syria, Iraq and - Israel

ISIS, Syria, Iraq and - Israel

ISIS Parades Scud Missile 'Heading Towards Israel'

ISIS parades Scud missile and tanks in Syria transferred from Iraq, as ISIS member threatens missile 'heading towards Israel.'

ISIS Parades Scud Missile 'Heading Towards Israel'

Russian Jets Poised to Fight ISIS in Iraq

Vladimir Putin delivers first five of 12 promised Sukhoi Su-25 fighter jets and pilots to Iraqi government.

Russian Jets Poised to Fight ISIS in Iraq

Turkey Opposes Independence for Iraq's Kurds

Turkish government says it is against Iraq's Kurdistan region splitting off, after PM Netanyahu called for Kurdish independence.

Turkey Opposes Independence for Iraq's Kurds

Liberman: Jordan's Stability 'Vital' to Israel's Security

Foreign Minister says Israel 'will do everything to maintain the stability of Jordan' following threats from ISIS takeover.

Liberman: Jordan's Stability 'Vital' to Israel's Security

Netanyahu: Islamic Extremism Getting Closer

PM Netanyahu asks the international community to support Jordan in fight against ISIS, back the independence of Iraq's Kurds.

Netanyahu: Islamic Extremism Getting Closer

ISIS Declares an Islamic Caliphate

Jihadist group which seized territory in Iraq and Syria declares itself an Islamic caliphate, calls others to pledge allegiance.

ISIS Declares an Islamic Caliphate

Watch: Iraqi Women Enlist to Fight ISIS

Not-so-convincing ensemble vow to 'fight to the death' alongside Iraqi government forces.

Watch: Iraqi Women Enlist to Fight ISIS

Special CIA Unit Sent to UK to Investigate British Islamists

Washington takes concerns over Islamism in Britain into its own hands, concerned that ISIS influence can spread to the West.

Special CIA Unit Sent to UK to Investigate British Islamists

ISIS Edging Closer to Israel

Former National Security Council director Yaakov Amidror says Israel needs to be prepared to assist Jordan in fighting off ISIS.

ISIS Edging Closer to Israel

Eliminated Gaza Terrorists 'Belonged to ISIS'

Salafi sources inside Gaza claim terrorists killed in IAF strike Friday afternoon were members of ISIS.

Eliminated Gaza Terrorists 'Belonged to ISIS'

Nasrallah Says Hezbollah in Syria 'Protecting Lebanon from ISIS'

Hezbollah chief responds to growing criticism of group's involvement in Syria amid mounting casualties, spillover into Lebanon.

Nasrallah Says Hezbollah in Syria 'Protecting Lebanon from ISIS'

ISIS Cutting Off Baghdad in Strategic Victories

Reports indicate ISIS within six miles of Baghdad; captured two cities linking to Shi'ite south, town to east and air base to north.

ISIS Cutting Off Baghdad in Strategic Victories

Regional War Looms? Jordan Deploys Massive Force on Iraqi Border

Signs of spillover war as Jordan places tanks, missile launchers and army vehicles on border; ISIS reportedly advancing on Jordan.

Regional War Looms? Jordan Deploys Massive Force on Iraqi Border

Israel Offers 'Moderate' Arab Nations Help Against ISIS

Foreign Minister Liberman tells Secretary Kerry Israel can give effective and reliable assistance' to Arab states against Islamists.

Israel Offers 'Moderate' Arab Nations Help Against ISIS

Report: Syrian Forces Bomb Sunni Targets in Iraq

Another act of Syrian aggression? Warplanes with Syrian flags seen bombing ISIS-controlled towns in Iraq; Damascus denies it.

Report: Syrian Forces Bomb Sunni Targets in Iraq

ISIS Calls on World Cup Star Messi to 'Join Jihad'

Sunni Islamists in Iraq praise Argentina's Lionel Messi for beating Iran in dramatic World Cup goal, invite to 'join the jihadist call.'

ISIS Calls on World Cup Star Messi to 'Join Jihad'

Watch: Al Jazeera Debate on Iraq Turns Bloody

TV debate descends into a brawl, after political activist draws first blood - literally.

Watch: Al Jazeera Debate on Iraq Turns Bloody

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Suspect becomes the latest in a string of French Muslims arrested for terrorist activities on behalf of jihadi group ISIS.

Lebanon: French Islamist Arrested over ISIS Suicide Bombings

Report: US, UK Knew About ISIS Takeover Months in Advance

Kurdish authorities tell news outlet that they passed along intelligence about the ISIS plans months ago to US, UK - who then did nothing.

Report: US, UK Knew About ISIS Takeover Months in Advance

Netanyahu Warns US: Don't Work with Iran in Iraq

'When your enemies are fighting each other, don't strengthen either one – weaken both,' urges Prime Minister.

Netanyahu Warns US: Don't Work with Iran in Iraq

The Pretense of Moderate Islam

The Pretense of Moderate Islam

ISIS Captures Saddam's Chemical Weapons Complex

After capturing Iraq's largest oil refinery and becoming 'world's richest terror group,' ISIS captures Saddam-era chemical facility.

ISIS Captures Saddam's Chemical Weapons Complex

Canadian Jihadists Revealed Fighting For ISIS in Iraq

Canadian citizen spotted in video fighting in ISIS ranks, as Canadian sources identify another Jihadist from Calgary.

Canadian Jihadists Revealed Fighting For ISIS in Iraq

Israel Fears US Cozying Up to Iran Due to Iraq Crisis

Jihadist offensive in Iraq may prompt US concessions to Iran, warns minister Uzi Landau.

Israel Fears US Cozying Up to Iran Due to Iraq Crisis

Raw Footage: Kurdish Forces Battle ISIS Islamists in Iraq

Kurdish militias and tribesmen mobilize to push back Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).

Raw Footage: Kurdish Forces Battle ISIS Islamists in Iraq

Iraq: Islamists Seize Country's Largest Oil Refinery

'World's richest terrorist group', the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, may have just got even richer, as Iraq teeters on the brink.

Iraq: Islamists Seize Country's Largest Oil Refinery

Obama Rules out Iraq Airstrikes

After saying he wouldn't commit troops, and then sending 500 soldiers, Obama now says US will only take support role for now.

Obama Rules out Iraq Airstrikes

ISIS Attacks Baquba on Approach to Baghdad

Islamist front makes advances toward Iraqi capital Tuesday, hours after capturing yet another city in Sunni takeover campaign.

ISIS Attacks Baquba on Approach to Baghdad

Obama Backpedals, Sends Troops to Iraq

Over 500 soldiers said to be deployed to Persian Gulf to fight ISIS in Iraq, despite statements promising 275 men - or none at all.

Obama Backpedals, Sends Troops to Iraq

Iraqi Militias: a Who's Who

As Sunni and Shiite militias in Iraq spill each other's blood freely, a list enumerates the various organizations.

Iraqi Militias: a Who's Who

Deluxe Jihadists? Dear World, I Told You So

Deluxe Jihadists? Dear World, I Told You So

ISIS Terrorist Recruiter Nabbed in Germany

Suspect arrested by German police becomes the latest French national linked with radical jihadi group; may have planned attacks in the west.

ISIS Terrorist Recruiter Nabbed in Germany

ISIS Becomes The 'World's Richest Terrorist Group'

Islamist terror group grabs $425 million in cash from Mosul bank, making it rich as several small nations. Iraqi soldier: 'we can't win.'

ISIS Becomes The 'World's Richest Terrorist Group'

MK Slams Left's 'Political Blindness'

Ayelet Shaked rips into left-wing parties for busying themselves with Judea-Samaria issues during ISIS takeover, other failures.

MK Slams Left's 'Political Blindness'

Islamist Pincer Move Tightens the Noose on Baghdad

Lightning-fast takeover sees cities captured in a matter of hours Friday, in systemic front moving toward Baghdad.

Islamist Pincer Move Tightens the Noose on Baghdad

Defense Experts Warn Israel of Possible ISIS Threat

Expert: battle between Islamist, Iraqi forces can snowball to cause terrorism closer to home - and IDF should prepare itself in the interim.

Defense Experts Warn Israel of Possible ISIS Threat

Jordan Jittery as Islamists Advance in Iraq

Jordanian security forces request US help as ISIS threatens to 'slaughter' King Abdullah, conquer Jordan.

Jordan Jittery as Islamists Advance in Iraq

Obama Says Short-Term Military Actions Required in Iraq

US President says looking at "all options" as far as helping the government of Iraq following the lightning conquests by Islamists.

Obama Says Short-Term Military Actions Required in Iraq

Iraq: Kurds Capture Kirkuk as Islamists Turn to March on Baghdad

Islamic State of Iraq and Levant threaten Shia strongholds as Iran, Turkey both warn of consequences.

Iraq: Kurds Capture Kirkuk as Islamists Turn to March on Baghdad

Brussels Shooting

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

French Islamist Mehdi Nemmouche could be deported to face trial over Jewish Museum massacre by the end of the month.

France to Rule on Extradition of Brussels Suspect on June 26

ISIS Siezes Tikrit as Islamist Takeover of Iraq Continues

Islamists attack Turkish embassy in Tikrit, the birthplace of Saddam Hussein, as politicians blame weakened Maliki government.

ISIS Siezes Tikrit as Islamist Takeover of Iraq Continues

World Leaders Alarmed over Islamist Takeover of Iraqi City

US, UN officials alarmed about 'extremely serious' fall of Iraq's second city to Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.

World Leaders Alarmed over Islamist Takeover of Iraqi City

Desperate Iraq Offers to Arm Citizens Against Islamists

Video reveals scenes of destruction in second-largest city, captured by extreme Al Qaeda offshoot spreading south towards Baghdad.

Desperate Iraq Offers to Arm Citizens Against Islamists

Alarm as Iraq's Second City, US Equipment, Seized by Islamists

Iraqi PM calls state of emergency as Islamic State of Iraq and Levant rout security forces in Mosul; could have far-reaching implications.

Alarm as Iraq's Second City, US Equipment, Seized by Islamists

Brussels Linked to Syria?

Prosecuter: Brussels Shooter Claimed Responsibility in Video

Mehdi Nemmouche, fresh from Syria, showed off arms, bragged about Jewish museum shooting in typical 'terror boast' video.

Prosecuter: Brussels Shooter Claimed Responsibility in Video