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Belgium arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, Libya

Police say not related to November attack in Paris; officials believe about 500 Belgians are fighting with ISIS in Syria.

Belgium arrests 4 seeking to go to Syria, Libya

Former Libyan official: ISIS got Qaddafi's chemical weapons

Libyan former intelligence official claims terrorist groups got hold of Qaddafi's chemical weapons arsenal and then smuggled it to Syria.

Former Libyan official: ISIS got Qaddafi's chemical weapons

Canada trying to figure out global spread of ISIS

Canadian Defense Minister speaks about 'evolution of the mission' against ISIS as it enters Libya, Sinai, and calls to 'fight smarter.'

Canada trying to figure out global spread of ISIS

Experts warn ISIS menace is rising in Africa

A coalition of Libyan ISIS rebels and Boko Haram could be a game-changer on the continent, with ISIS know-how already revamping Boko Haram.

Experts warn ISIS menace is rising in Africa

ISIS amassing an army on Europe's border?

French defense minister says he fears Islamic State branch in Libya, just miles from Italy, could see a massive influx in foreign fighters.

ISIS amassing an army on Europe's border?

As world focuses on Syria and Iraq, ISIS tightens grip on Libya

With world attention battling 'ISIS central' in Iraq and Syria, UN report warns the jihadists are steadily growing in North Africa.

As world focuses on Syria and Iraq, ISIS tightens grip on Libya

Terror from the skies?

ISIS starts building an air force in Libya

Officials reveal ISIS using flight simulators to train pilots in Libya; UN report lists up to 3,000 ISIS jihadists in the strategic state.

ISIS starts building an air force in Libya

US airstrike takes out ISIS Libyan branch head

Missile from F-15 fighter jet hits senior ISIS leader, presumably killing him in 'significant blow' to ISIS plans in North Africa.

US airstrike takes out ISIS Libyan branch head

Netanyahu envisions 'three more Israels' in Mideast, N. Africa?

Outlining vision for countering Iranian conventional threat, prime minister curiously suggests 'Israels' near Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen.

Netanyahu envisions 'three more Israels' in Mideast, N. Africa?

Greece Finds Weapons Shipment Headed for Libya on Cargo Ship

Greek coast guard raids a Bolivian-flagged freighter, finding a shipment of undeclared weapons apparently headed for Libya.

Greece Finds Weapons Shipment Headed for Libya on Cargo Ship

'UN Won't Stop ISIS Even if it Beheads Everyone in Libya'

Libyan Ambassador to the UN reveals Security Council ignoring help requests to stop ISIS's local rampage, and thereby 'encourages' it.

'UN Won't Stop ISIS Even if it Beheads Everyone in Libya'

Four Italians Abducted in Libya - by ISIS?

Italian Foreign Ministry reports 4 Italian construction workers at oil and gas complex abducted, after ISIS targets Italy in Cairo.

Four Italians Abducted in Libya - by ISIS?

Official: American Drones May Monitor ISIS in Libya

United States talking with countries in North Africa about locating drones to monitor ISIS in Libya, senior administration official says.

Official: American Drones May Monitor ISIS in Libya

Europe Fearful ISIS Set to Invade Europe, Via Refugee Ships

ISIS members could infiltrate Europe together with masses of refugees from Libya, Syria, and Iraq, a top EU official said.

Europe Fearful ISIS Set to Invade Europe, Via Refugee Ships

Algerian Terror Mastermind's Group Says he Survived US Strike

After announcement of Belmokhtar's death, his al-Mourabitoun releases statement calling reports of his death 'false.'

Algerian Terror Mastermind's Group Says he Survived US Strike

Libya: 'Too Early' to Confirm Algerian Terrorist was Killed

Libyan military spokesman says it is too early to determine whether Mokhtar Belmokhtar was killed in an American airstrike in Libya.

Libya: 'Too Early' to Confirm Algerian Terrorist was Killed

Pentagon Confirms Algerian Terrorist Was Targeted by Airstrike

Pentagon confirms that Mokhtar Belmokhtar was indeed the target of an airstrike in Libya, but will not confirm if he was killed.

Pentagon Confirms Algerian Terrorist Was Targeted by Airstrike

Senior Qaeda Terrorist Reportedly Killed in Libya

Libya's recognized government says Algerian terrorist Mokhtar Belmokhtar was killed in a U.S. airstrike inside Libya.

Senior Qaeda Terrorist Reportedly Killed in Libya

Next Stop for ISIS: Algeria?

Algerian army readies 50,000 troops along Libyan border ahead of anticipated ISIS infiltration attempt.

Next Stop for ISIS: Algeria?

Libyan PM Escapes Assassination Attempt

Abdullah al-Thinni reveals gunmen met him with a hail of bullets as he left parliament, but he managed to survive.

Libyan PM Escapes Assassination Attempt

ISIS Video Shows Two Mass-Executions of Christians in Libya

Jihadists behead, shoot scores of kidnapped Ethiopian Christians in gory new video; vow more killings until Christians accept Islam.

ISIS Video Shows Two Mass-Executions of Christians in Libya

700 African Migrants Believed Dead after Boat Capsizes

Second tragic incident in a week in which hundreds of African migrants presumed dead in boat sinking off coast of Libya in Mediterranean.

700 African Migrants Believed Dead after Boat Capsizes

Top News Highlights over Pesach

As the second day of Pesach ends for Jews in the Diaspora, Arutz Sheva presents 7 top headlines from the last 48 hours.

Top News Highlights over Pesach

Libyan Army Chief Warns ISIS Will Invade Europe

General Hafta urges West to arm recognized government, warning 7,500-strong local ISIS will infiltrate Europe via smuggling routes.

Libyan Army Chief Warns ISIS Will Invade Europe

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.

As Egypt Pulls Forces from Sinai, Israel Fears Terror Boom

Libya 'Could Become Another Syria', Minister Warns

Libyan foreign minister says his country risks a takeover by ISIS, other jihadists, calls for western military aid - but not intervention.

Libya 'Could Become Another Syria', Minister Warns

Libya: ISIS Bombers Threaten to Invade Europe

Perpetrators of deadly Corinthia Hotel attack last month say ISIS presence on border with Italy a springboard for expansion into Europe.

Libya: ISIS Bombers Threaten to Invade Europe

Egyptians Flock Home from Libya After ISIS Beheadings

Almost 15,000 Egyptians have flocked home from Libya since ISIS beheaded 21 Coptic Christians last week.

Egyptians Flock Home from Libya After ISIS Beheadings

Libya Accuses US of Trying to Put Muslim Brotherhood in Power

Libyan temporary prime minister accuses UN envoy, with US and UK backing, of trying to integrate Brotherhood as civil war rages.

Libya Accuses US of Trying to Put Muslim Brotherhood in Power

Report: ISIS Kidnaps More Egyptians

In what appears to be a growing battle, Egyptian officials say Thursday that ISIS terrorists in Libya kidnapped ten Egyptians.

Report: ISIS Kidnaps More Egyptians

Libya Asks UN to Lift Arms Embargo

In the face of a new threat from ISIS, Libya's foreign minister demands the UN lift an arms embargo imposed on his country in 2011.

Libya Asks UN to Lift Arms Embargo

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.

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

Sisi Vows to Respond to Beheadings of 21 Christians

Egyptian President says his country will choose "the necessary timing" to respond to the beheadings of 21 Christians in Libya.

Sisi Vows to Respond to Beheadings of 21 Christians

ISIS Beheads Coptic Christians in Libya

Islamic State releases a video purportedly showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians the group captured in Libya.

ISIS Beheads Coptic Christians in Libya

Leader of Libyan Jihadist Group Confirmed Dead

Libya's Ansar al-Sharia confirms the death of its leader, Mohammed al-Zehawi, whose fate has been a mystery since October.

Leader of Libyan Jihadist Group Confirmed Dead

Libya: Kidnapped Coptic Christians Released

A local leader says 13 Coptic Christian workers from Egypt have been freed after being seized in Libya by "people smugglers".

Libya: Kidnapped Coptic Christians Released

Thirteen Coptic Christians Abducted in Libya

Islamists seize Christians in Sirte in second abduction in one week; Egypt tells citizens to stay indoors due to threats.

Thirteen Coptic Christians Abducted in Libya

U.S. Confirms ISIS Has Training Camps in Libya

American commander says Washington is “very carefully” watching ISIS training camps in Libya.

U.S. Confirms ISIS Has Training Camps in Libya

Ottawa Attacker Applied to Renew Libyan Passport

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, who carried out the shooting attack in Ottawa, applied to renew his Libyan passport but was denied.

Ottawa Attacker Applied to Renew Libyan Passport

New Charges Filed Against Benghazi Suspect

New charges against Abu Khattala, believed to be behind the Benghazi attack in 2012, include crimes punishable by death.

New Charges Filed Against Benghazi Suspect

Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya

Ansar al-Sharia waves ISIS flags, declares loyalty to group after taking over strategic Libyan coastal city.

Watch: ISIS Gains Ground - in Libya

Watch: Fighter Jet Crashes in Libyan City

Dramatic crash and explosion kills pilot and child, wounds many others, as technical malfunction sends jet careening into city buildings.

Watch: Fighter Jet Crashes in Libyan City

Watch: Libyan Islamists Take a Dip in US Embassy Swimming Pool

Video appears to show scores of Islamist militants clowning around after taking over US embassy compound in Tripoli.

Watch: Libyan Islamists Take a Dip in US Embassy Swimming Pool

US Denies Reports Libyan Embassy 'Ransacked'

There were conflicting reports Sunday evening on who, If anyone, was in control of the abandoned US embassy in Tripoli, Libya.

US Denies Reports Libyan Embassy 'Ransacked'

220 Wounded, Dead as Libyan Civil War Rages in Tripoli

Fighting in Tripoli leaves hundreds without electricity, safe cover; Libya reportedly descending into anarchy.

220 Wounded, Dead as Libyan Civil War Rages in Tripoli

US Closes Libya Embassy, Hundreds Dead in Syria

Arab world murder and mayhem continue to rage - not in Gaza, but in Libya, Syria and Iraq

US Closes Libya Embassy, Hundreds Dead in Syria

Benghazi Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Ahmed Abu Khattala, captured two weeks ago in Libya, pleads not guilty to attack on U.S. consulate in Benghazi.

Benghazi Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Benghazi Attack Suspect to Arrive in U.S. on the Weekend

Ahmed Abu Khatallah, suspected leader of the attack in Benghazi, to arrive in the States after recently being captured by American troops.

Benghazi Attack Suspect to Arrive in U.S. on the Weekend

Libya Demands Benghazi Suspect be Tried in Libya

Libya condemns the U.S. for arresting the mastermind of the Benghazi attack, demands he be returned to Libya.

Libya Demands Benghazi Suspect be Tried in Libya

Gunmen Storm Libyan Parliament

Forces loyal to a rogue Libyan general launch a military assault against parliament, then suspend its operations.

Gunmen Storm Libyan Parliament

Libya Gets a New Prime Minister - Or Not

Libya's Congress leader rejects the appointment of a new interim prime minister hours after he was sworn in.

Libya Gets a New Prime Minister - Or Not

Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan Rebels

Two Israelis questioned in Cyprus in connection with an an oil tanker loaded from a rebel-held port in Libya.

Israelis Suspected of Trying to Buy Crude from Libyan Rebels

Angry Protesters Storm Libyan Parliament, Two MPs Shot

Two members of Libya's interim parliament shot and wounded by protesters who storm the parliament building in Tripoli.

Angry Protesters Storm Libyan Parliament, Two MPs Shot

Libya: Mustard Gas Nearly Reached Syrian Rebels

Libyan Islamists caught as they tried to send deadly chemical weapons to Syrian terrorists.

Libya: Mustard Gas Nearly Reached Syrian Rebels

Senior Libyan Army Officer Calls for Suspension of Parliament

Libyan military calls for parliament to be suspended, presidential committee to rule amidst rumors of coup.

Senior Libyan Army Officer Calls for Suspension of Parliament

Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist

Washington Post presents video which purportedly shows commandos capturing Al-Qaeda operative Anas al-Libi.

Video Shows Nabbing of Libyan Terrorist

Libya's Former Prosecutor General Shot Dead

Libya's former prosecutor general shot dead in the city of Derna, the latest in a string of assassinations.

Libya's Former Prosecutor General Shot Dead

Libya: Grenade Launched at Elementary School Injures 12

Authorities scrambling to find man or organization responsible for launching grenade at primary school children.

Libya: Grenade Launched at Elementary School Injures 12

Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical Arsenal

Libya has completely destroyed the chemical arsenal it inherited from ousted leader of Muammar Qaddafi.

Libya Completes Destruction of Qaddafi's Chemical Arsenal

Libya: Abducted Egyptian Diplomats Freed

Five Egyptian diplomats who were abducted by Libyan former rebels were released late Sunday.

Libya: Abducted Egyptian Diplomats Freed