US Stops Flow Of Weapons To Moderate Syrian Rebels, Considers Vetting New Groups In South
The U.S. stopped supplying weapons to moderate Syrian rebels after an al Qaeda affiliate crushed the group in Idlib.
Iraqi Forces Enter Baiji Oil Refinery After Months-Long Clashes With ISIS: Reports
If confirmed, this will be the first time Iraqi forces would have entered the refinery since ISIS took control of the town of Baiji in June.
UN Proposes Sanctions Against ISIS, Nusra Front, And Seizing Their Oil Tankers
A report from the United Nations estimates that the Islamic State earns up to $1.7 million a day from oil revenues.
Iran Uses China Bank To Transfer Funds To Quds-Linked Companies: Report
Washington designated the Quds a supporter of terrorism in 2007. The European Union sanctioned them in 2011.
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ISIS' Last US Hostage After Peter Kassig’s Beheading Is A 26-Year-Old Female Aid Worker: Report
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Global Terror Attacks Hit Record High In 2013, Five-Fold Increase In Deaths Since 2000: Report
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Many of the victims have been adherents of the minority Yazidi religion.
Islamic State Antiquities Trade Stretches To Europe, United States
ISIS has oil, but it also benefits handsomely from the sale of stolen ancient artifacts. The West is a big customer.
Bill De Blasio 2016? NYC Mayor Will Run For President, Beat Hillary Clinton, New York GOP Chairman Predicts
New York's Republican Party chairman likened a Bill de Blasio candidacy to Barack Obama's in 2008.
Immigration, ISIS And Keystone: What To Watch In Washington This Week
On Tuesday, the Senate will vote on a bill that would authorize the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
French National Could Be Among Militants Seen In Kassig Execution Video
Several French news outlets claimed on Monday that one of the executioners is a French national named Abou Abdallah Al-Faransi.
Beheaded U.S. Hostage Remembered For Fearless Dedication To Refugees
Kassig founded Special Emergency Relief and Assistance to provide food and medical supplies to refugees.
White House Confirms Kassig Execution Video Authentic, Offers Condolences
"ISIL revels in the slaughter of innocents, including Muslims, and is bent only on sowing death and destruction," President Obama said.
Peter Kassig Beheading Video Is Real, Says Times Foreign Correspondent, Citing US Official
A U.S. official has confirmed the beheading death of Abdul-Rahman Kassig, a New York Times reporter says.
Western Leaders React To Peter Kassig Beheading Video Posted By Islamic State
The British PM also denounced what he called Peter Kassig’s apparent "cold-blooded murder" by the Islamic State group.
Peter Kassig Dead? New Video Purports To Show US Hostage's Execution By ISIS
The authenticity of the video has not yet been confirmed, but it reportedly shows up to a dozen people being beheaded.
Egyptian Jihadist Group Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis Pledges Loyalty To ISIS, Claims Responsibility for Suicide Attack
Ansar Beit Al-Maqdis, which has pledged its loyalty to ISIS, claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing that killed 30 Egyptian troops.
US Military Readiness For War, Competitive Edge Worsening: Officials
Greenert and other U.S. officials are urging Congress to end the cuts known as "sequestration," citing growing strains amid increasing threats.
'Jihadi John' Injured? ISIS Executioner May Have Been Wounded In US Airstrike: Report
The British Foreign Office is investigating reports "Jihadi John" was injured.
Battle For Baiji Oil Refinery: Islamic State Militants Are Retreating After Monthlong Siege: Report
Iraq's biggest oil refinery has been under attack since June.
UN Cuts Food Rations For Refugees In Kenya, Citing Budget Restraints
Kenya has seen a huge influx of refugees as conflicts in South Sudan and Somalia continue to displace hundreds of thousands of people.
FireChat Founder Micha Benoliel Wants To Turn 5 Billion Smartphones Into The Next Internet
FireChat powered the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong. But the ambition is now much bigger.
Iran Nuclear Talks: How Turkey Is Quietly Influencing Both Sides
Turkey has no seat at the table in the nuclear talks between P5+1 and Iran, but Turkey has quietly been very involved with both sides.
Britain To 'Shortly' Introduce Foreign Fighter Laws To Deal With Jihadists At Home And Abroad
The new laws will allow British police to seize passports of suspects to stop them from travelling abroad.
Ukraine Takes Center Stage As Leaders Gather For G20 Summit
Ukraine accused Russia on Thursday of sending soldiers and weapons to help separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine launch a new offensive.
ISIS In Danger Of Losing Key Iraqi City
Control over the Iraqi city of Baiji is critical to both the Islamic State group and Iraqi Security Forces.
Islamic State Money: ISIS To Mint Its Own Currency And Create 'Financial System'
ISIS said it would mint its own silver, gold and copper coins, and launched the "Islamic State Financial System."
Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan Reach Agreement On Contentious Oil Deal, Exports Still In Kurdish Control
Baghdad and Iraqi Kurdistan reached a deal Thursday to ease tensions over oil exports through Turkey.
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