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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.

Jordan's King: Iraq Crisis Could Affect the Entire Region

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets American delegation, warns of effects of Iraq crisis.

Watch: Iraqi Women Enlist to Fight ISIS

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

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.

U.S. Flying Armed Drones Over Baghdad

Pentagon official says U.S. is flying armed drones over Baghdad, stresses airstrikes against Sunni insurgents have not been authorized.

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.

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.

Kurdish State 'A Foregone Conclusion' - One Israel Would Support

As Israeli Foreign Minister and President tell the US to accept Kurdish secession, Israel strengthens its ties with the Kurds.

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.

Kerry to Visit Saudi Arabia, Discuss Iraq Situation

U.S. Secretary of State will travel to Saudi Arabia on Friday for talks about the crisis in Iraq.

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.

Huckabee: Stop Pretending We Can Make Nice with Iran

Former Arkansas governor says that Washington shouldn't try to work with Iran, but instead ensure it doesn't have nuclear weapons.

Watch: Al Jazeera Debate on Iraq Turns Bloody

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

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.

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.

Watch: Sudanese Cleric Calls for Attacks on American Targets

A Sudanese cleric called last week for attacks on American targets, should the United States launch an airstrike on ISIS jihadists in Iraq.

Obama to Send 300 'Advisers' to Iraq

U.S. President announces he is sending up to 300 troops to Iraq, who will operate as “advisers” to the Iraqi forces.

Israel Must Support the Iranian Resistance

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).

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.

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.

Iraqis to ISIS: Bring It On, We Have Dug Your Graves

Watch: A group of Shiite Iraqi poets rouse the crowds in anti-ISIS rhetoric, as the Islamists move in on Baghdad.

Iraq Fires Senior Officers Over Islamist Rebellion

Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Maliki dismisses senior officers for failing to halt a sweeping advance by ISIS.

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.

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.

UN Rights Chief: ISIS 'Almost Certainly' Committed War Crimes

UN's human rights chief, Navi Pillay, says ISIS terrorists have almost certainly committed war crimes by executing hundreds in Iraq.

Kerry: 'Can't Rule Out' Cooperation With Iran on Iraq

The United States and Iran have a common interest in preventing Sunni radicals from taking over Iraq, John Kerry said.

U.S. Beefs Up Security at Baghdad Embassy

United States beefs up security at embassy in Baghdad in wake of takeover of cities by Islamists.

Iraq: Senior Shiite Cleric Calls on Citizens to Fight ISIS

Iraq's most senior Shiite cleric calls on citizens who are able to bear arms to fight ISIS Islamists who are taking over cities.

Obama Rules Out Sending Troops to Iraq

President Obama rules out sending U.S. troops "back into combat" in Iraq despite threat from Islamists.

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.'

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.

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.

Report: Iran Sends Forces to Fight Islamists in Iraq

Iran has deployed Revolutionary Guards units to Iraq, according to security sources in Tehran.

ISIS Imposing Islamic Law on Mosul Residents

After taking over Mosul, Al-Qaeda-inspired group requires women to cover their faces, demands that men participate in public worship.

Jordan Jittery as Islamists Advance in Iraq

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

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.

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.

Turkey Threatens Retaliation if Citizens in Iraq Are Harmed

Turkish Foreign Minister says Ankara will retaliate if any citizens and diplomats held in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul are harmed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

French Jihadist Dies in Iraq Suicide Attack

A French jihadist who crossed over from Syria to Iraq was killed recently in a suicide attack in Mosul.

Iraq: Jihadis Vow to 'Conquer Jerusalem From You, Oh Jews!'

Video of foreign jihadists in Iraq promising to conquer Jerusalem, Rome,once more highlights concerns over Islamists in Syria.

Report: Deal Reached to Save Iraqi Jewish Archive

US State Dept. and Iraqi gov't reportedly reach last-minute agreement to keep thousands of Jewish documents in US - for now.

US Lawyer Urges Court Injunction to Save Iraqi Jewish Archive

American attorney says Jewish community does not need to wait until ancient archive is returned to Iraq to take action.

Iran Behind 2013 Global Death Penalty Increase

Report finds execution up 15% last year due to Iran's heavy-handed killing, despite general trend against execution.

Suicide Bomb Instructor Accidentally Kills His Students

Car bomb explodes just outside terrorist training camp in northern Iraq, exposing terror cell; everything caught on film.

Bombings in Iraq Kill At Least 30 People

A series of bombings in Baghdad kills at least 30 people in one day.

Iraq Car Bomb Kills Dozens, Hours After Ban Ki-Moon Visit

Series of car bombs and attacks kills at least 20 and injures up to 76 - hours after meeting on Iraq violence with UN Secretary General.

Iraq Teeters on the Brink as Violence Reaches 5-Year High

Renewed sectarian bloodshed on the increase as Iraq teeters ever-closer to all-out civil war.

Iraq Changes Prayer Direction: Karbala, Not Mecca

Amid rising violence and concerns of all-out sectarian war, Iraqi PM raises tension, calls for Shi'ite holy city to be direction of prayer.

Iraq Getting Help from the United States in Fighting Al-Qaeda

The United States has delivered dozens of missiles to Iraq to help combat Al-Qaeda, say officials in both countries.

Baghdad: Christmas Bombing Targets Iraqi Christians

Terrorist attack targeting worshippers leaving service, as Iraq's Christians face a bleak future.

Report: Iran Arming Hezbollah via Iraq to Avoid IAF Strikes

In an effort to avoid Israeli strikes, Tehran using Iraqi national airport to arm Shia terrorist group, Kuwait newspaper claims.

Al Qaeda: Death to Shi'ites for 'Damaging Mohammed's Legacy'

Branch of al-Qaeda vows death to Shi'ites for 'cursing the prophet Mohammed'; urges terrorists to keep fighting in Iraq, Sinai peninsula.

UN Decries New Execution Tactics in Iraq

Shifting tactics in sectarian violence continues to raise fears over all-out war between Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims in Iraq.

18 Male Corpses Found in Brutal Baghdad Terror Attack

Just as Iraq reels from bomb attacks, Friday police find bodies of kidnapped citizens killed execution-style. Officials: this is a trend.