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Captured American Islamic State Fighter Admits 'I Made A Bad Decision'

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:38 AM EDT

A Virginia man who joined the Islamic State and later surrendered to Kurdish Peshmerga fighters confesses that he is remorseful he joined the terror group.

Kurds Help Rescue Swedish Teen from ISIS-Controlled Territory in Iraq

By Cheri Cheng - Feb 23, 2016 04:08 PM EST

Kurdish fighters have rescued a Swedish teenager in Iraq, officials said.

Saudi Arabia Set To Send Troops To Syria

By Jenn Loro - Feb 14, 2016 06:29 PM EST

Saudi Arabia announces its commitment to deploy commando troops to Syria in a Gulf-led coalition in a fight against terror groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda affiliates that are also deeply involved in the 5-year multi-sided war.

ISIS Still Growing In Libya Despite Possible US Intervention

By Jenn Loro - Feb 06, 2016 05:45 PM EST

ISIS ranks in Libya continue to grow even as US security officials are increasingly leaning towards possible military intervention in the country.

Libya Sees Anti-ISIS Intervention Possible

By Jenn Loro - Feb 04, 2016 10:14 AM EST

A Global Coalition to Counter ISIL composed of 23 member-countries has been recently organized and vowed to restore peace and stability in the region plagued by civil wars since the Arab Spring.

UN Report: Nearly 19,000 Civilians have been killed in Iraq since 2014

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 19, 2016 12:49 PM EST

The United Nations revealed that over the span of 22 months, a "staggering" number of civilians in Iraq were killed.

Moroccan Officials Arrest Belgian National believed to be tied to Paris Attackers

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 18, 2016 04:13 PM EST

Moroccan Officials have arrested a Belgian National suspected of having a "direct" link to the Paris attackers.

Suicide Bomber Kills at least 10 in Touristy Area of Istanbul

By Cheri Cheng - Jan 12, 2016 12:53 PM EST

A suicide bomber killed at least 10 people, the majority of whom were German, in a touristy area of Istanbul.

Turkey Authorities Arrest Two Suspected of Planning Attack on New Year’s Eve

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 30, 2015 03:08 PM EST

Two people suspected of being associated with the terrorist group, the Islamic State have been arrested on Wednesday.

ISIS made $500 Million from Oil Sales, U.S. Official Reports

By Cheri Cheng - Dec 11, 2015 02:15 PM EST

The Islamic State made at least $500 million from black market sales of oil, a U.S. Treasury Official reported on Thursday.

ISIS Claims to have Executed Chinese, Norwegian Captives

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 18, 2015 02:08 PM EST

The Islamic Group claimed to have executed two captives, a Chinese man and a Norwegian man.

France Requests EU Invoke Mutual Defense Clause in Wake of the Paris Attacks

By Cheri Cheng - Nov 17, 2015 10:37 AM EST

On Tuesday, France became the first EU nation to demand that the union invoke the mutual-defense clause.

Ali Shukri Amin Sentenced To 11 Years And Lifetime Supervision Due To Fund-Raising For ISIS

By R. Siva Kumar - Aug 30, 2015 05:42 PM EDT

A Virginia teenager who generated funds for ISIS on Twitter has been sentenced to serve 11 years in prison.

Turkey Arrests 21 ISIS Members

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 11, 2015 11:00 AM EDT

Turkish security officials have arrested more than 20 people accused of supporting the Islamic State in one of the largest such security operations that have taken place since the group took control of large parts of Syria and Iraq.

IS Killers Of Muslim Brothers Cannot Enter Paradise: Al Qaeda

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 30, 2015 12:09 AM EDT

Al Qaeda's US spokesman claims that the IS killers cannot enter heaven if they continue massacring Muslim brethren.

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