Islamic State

Australia Stops Third Teenager Headed for ISIS

17 year-old attempted to leave Sydney to join jihadists in Syria; arrest part of wider crackdown on foreign nationals joining ISIS.

Arab Israeli Imprisoned for Joining Syrian Civil War

Yusef Nasrallah sentenced to 11 months in prison for stint fighting with Syrian rebels, and revealing information on Israeli military base.

US Marine Corps Urges 'Vigilance' After ISIS Death Threats

Marines, families urged to upgrade online privacy settings after ISIS published 'hit list' of names, details for 100 soldiers.

ISIS Hackers Publish Hit List of 100 American Soldiers

A group calling itself the ISIS Hacking Division published names and addresses of 100 American servicemen, calling for their deaths.

Turkey to Deport British Woman Detained En Route to Syria

A British woman arrested in Turkey this week as she attempted to join ISIS fighters in Syria will be sent home to Britain.

UN Report: ISIS May Have Committed Genocide

Report listing atrocities committed by ISIS shows it is guilty of 'war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide' against Yazidis.

US Forces Shoot Down ISIS Drone

American forces bomb an unmanned aircraft piloted by Islamic State terrorists near Fallujah.

Frmr. US Air Force Mechanic Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Terror Trial

Mechanic Tairod Pugh accused of joining ISIS after being detained in Istanbul en route to Syria.

Report: Syrian Agent Worked as Courier to Deliver Money to ISIS

Syrian man who helped three British schoolgirls enter Syria to join Islamic State was also funneling money to the terror organization.

Iraqi Forces Won't Be Rushed Into Final Assault on Tikrit

Iraqi forces say that despite superior numbers and firepower, they do not want to rush assault to retake Tikrit from ISIS.

'ISIS Brainwashed My Son'

Father of ISIS victim, an Arab resident of Jerusalem who the group claimed worked for the Mossad, says ISIS lured his son into involvement.

Report: Half of British ISIS Terrorists Already Home

350 jihadists have returned to Britain, have been labeled as 'dangerous.'

ISIS Launches Own Social Network; Site Shutters within 24 Hours

Site specifically for the terror group tanks for privacy reasons, claims it is not directly associated with the Islamic State group.

Minister: Coalition Must Save Iraq Heritage Sites

ISIS's offensive against archaeological sites moves Iraq to ask the global community for aerial support.

Moroccan Mother Arrested for Recruiting Women to ISIS

Recruiter arrested at a Spanish airport with 3 year-old son in tow in apparent attempt to leave for Syria.

As Egypt Pulls Forces from Sinai, Israel Fears Terror Boom

Egypt moving forces from Sinai to Libya to fight ISIS threat; Israeli security officials worry it may spur terrorist takeover in Sinai.

Turkey Will Not Help Iraq Militarily to Retake Mosul from ISIS

Although Turkey offers Iraq assistance in effort to take back ISIS-controlled Mosul, refuses to get too involved by sending troops to help.

ISIS: Pro-Palestinians in Europe Actually Sleeper ISIS Cells

New ISIS text calls on Muslims who are active in pro-Palestinian groups in the EU to rise up, conquer Rome by 2020.

Kurds Blocking Return of Arabs to Disputed Iraq Areas

Human Rights Watch issued a report Thursday warning Kurdish fighters against 'collective punishment' as displaced Arabs try to return home.

220 Assyrian Christians Abducted by Islamic State

As battle rages in northeastern Syria, ISIS terrorists abduct 220 Christians for possible future prisoner swap, analysts suggest.

'Jihadi Brides' from Australia Becoming Frightening Trend

Australia's FM alerts public to number of women traveling to Iraq and Syria to join Islamic State, warns against 'romantic' notions.

Turkish President: Evacuation of Syrian Tomb 'Not a Retreat'

Turkey's President says evacuation of troops from Suleyman Shah tomb in Syria 'not a retreat' rather a 'temporary relocation.'

Charlie Hebdo Survivor Targeted by ISIS Supporters

ISIS-affiliated Twitter accounts call for lone-wolf attacks against Charlie Hebdo cartoonist and human rights activist, Zineb el-Rhazoui.

How Islamic State Uses Anti-Semitism

ADL releases 'Homegrown Islamic Extremism in 2014: The Rise of ISIS & Sustained Online Recruitment,' examining effect on domestic security.

ISIS Plans to 'Invade' Italy With Small Boats, Says Watchdog

Italian officials have expressed serious concerns that they could face an invasion by Islamic State forces, and are preparing to fight back.

Sweden: Police Arrest Four ISIS Fund-Raisers

Suspects believed to have set up six front companies to siphon millions to Islamic State terror group.

UAE: Renewed Airstrikes Hit ISIS Oil Refineries

Renewed airstrikes by United Arab Emirates on Tuesday and Thursday have hit Islamic State oil refineries, state news agency reports.

Japan to Give $15M to Fight Terror in Middle East, Africa

Newspaper Sankei Shimbun reported Japan plans to donate $15 million to fight terrorism, to be announced at global conference Wednesday.

Likud's Latest Election Clip: Left Will Give in to Islamic State

Likud releases new campaign video depicting Left allowing ISIS into Israel, drawing ire from both Labor-Hatnua and Yuval Diskin.

'France's Most Wanted Woman' Surfaces in Islamic State

Hayat Boumeddiene, who was deeply involved in the Hyper Cacher terror attack in Paris, is in Syria or Iraq, based on an interview she gave.

Japanese Journalist Condemns Passport Confiscation

Yuichi Sugimoto, a photojournalist set to visit refugee camps in Syria, had his passport taken away by Japanese government.

UN Security Council Seeks to Choke Off Islamic State Funds

As US plans to authorize military war against ISIS, UN Security Council tackles fight on another front -sanctions against ISIS oil traders.

White House Disputes ISIS Claim that American Died in Airstrike

White House spox says 'no evidence of civilians' in building hit by coalition jets; ISIS sent picture of Kayla Mueller's body to family.

Bahrain to Join Fight Against ISIS

Jordan's royal palace said Monday that Bahrain is ready to join Jordan in its fight against terrorist organization Islamic State.

Kurds Recapture Ground from ISIS North of Mosul

Kurdish forces backed up by US-led airstrikes continue to gain back territory captured by ISIS in northern Iraq, US military says.

Hamas Backs Qatar FM's 'Courage' in Spat with Israeli Minister

Qatari FM Khalid al-Attiyah and Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz exchanged verbal fire at Munich Security Conference.

Kerry: US-Led Coalition Squeezing ISIS

US Secretary of State insists coalition is making great gains, helped locals retake 1/5 total of ISIS territory.

Kurds Seize Back Villages Around Kobane

Syrian Kurdish fighters have recaptured a third of villages around Kobane from Islamic State terrorists.

Obama Suffers Backlash for ISIS-Crusades Comparison

After saying 'terrible deeds' committed in name of Christ, historians and politicians attack Obama for linking Christianity to ISIS.

Iraq PM Orders End to Years-Old Baghdad Curfew

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi orders end to years-old nightly curfew in Baghdad as forces begin to gain ground against ISIS.

Police Free Indians Caught Trying to Enter Syria

Indian authorities released nine people deported from Turkey after attempting to enter an ISIS-controlled part of Syria.

UN: Violence in Iraq Killed 1,375 in January

1,375 Iraqis were killed January in the ongoing battle against Islamic State terrorists, the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq reported.

Australia, Britain Slam ISIS Hostage Killing at Defense Talks

Australian and British foreign ministers Bishop and Hammond condemn brutal ISIS murder before defense discussions on Russia, Ebola.

Iraq PM Orders Probe into Diyala Massacre Allegations

Iraqi PM Haider al-Abadi orders investigation into claims Shiite soldiers massacred Sunni residents in Diyala after defeating 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.

'ISIS is Not a State, Not Justified by Islam'

Egypt's Grand Mufti Sheikh Shawky Allam tells public forum in Singapore that ISIS is not considered a state and is not justified by Islam.

Bosnian Radical Imam Pleads Not Guilty to Terror Charge

A radical Muslim leader in Bosnia pleaded not guilty to charged of inciting terrorism and encouraging followers to join Islamic State.

ISIS Urges New Attacks Against Western World

In an online recording, ISIS calls on Muslims to continue to attack 'infidel West' like those who attacked Charlie Hebdo.

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 Expresses Solidarity with Japan

During official visit to India, US President Obama phones Japanese PM to offer condolences and convey solidarity with the Asian nation.

Japanese Hostage's Father 'Totally Blank'

Shoichi Yukawa, father of Haruna, completely distraught after video claiming his son has been executed posted online.

More Australian Women Join ISIS

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

Malaysian ISIS Detainees Isolated After Preaching to Prisoners

As radical Islam creeps into moderate Malaysia, the government attempts new measures to clamp down on the influence of Islamic State.

In Iraq, ISIS Leaves Behind Hidden Explosives

As Iraqi Kurdish forces regain ground and civilians return home, they face the treat of explosives left behind by Islamic State terrorists.

Kerry Leads Anti-ISIS Coalition Talks in London

21 countries will meet in London Thursday to discuss the fight against ISIS and the threat posed by foreign terrorists returning home.

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.

Protestors Attempt to Storm Gaza's French Cultural Center

Two hundred Salafi Muslims demonstrated outside the French Cultural Center in Gaza City in protest of Charlie Hebdo cartoons.