US Special Forces Operation Attempted Rescue Of American Journalist James Foley Before Beheading
Obama okayed a special forces operation to rescue James Foley and other U.S. citizens from ISIS. The group had demanded ransom.
ISIS Twitter, Facebook Account: James Foley Video Highlights Disturbing, But Effective Recruitment Campaign
The gruesome video of ISIS beheading American journalist James Foley is being used as an Islamic State recruitment tactic.
Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Hamas Military Leader In Cease-Fire Collapse, Hamas Leader Claimed
A senior Hamas official claimed Israel violated the cease-fire in order "to assassinate Mohammed Deif.” It's not clear if he was killed.
Beheading Video Sends Brutal 'Message To America': What Does ISIS Want?
ISIS said it killed American journalist James Foley and threatened to kill another if President Obama did not meet its demands.
White House Reacts To Graphic Video Of Alleged Beheading Of James Foley
An "appalled" Obama administration is investigating the video that ISIS claims shows the beheading of U.S. journalist James Foley.
Rockets Land In Tel Aviv And Airstrikes In Gaza Kill Two In Renewed Fighting
In Gaza at least two are dead, including a 2-year-old girl, in renewed fighting after the collapse of the latest cease-fire.
ISIS Goes Viral With Twitter Hashtag #ISISMovies
Thousands of Twitter users turned to humor to vent their frustrations about the Islamic State.
Islamic State: ISIS Makes Gains On Rebel Strongholds Near Aleppo And Executes 700 From Syrian Tribe
The Sunni insurgents made striking advances in Syria, seizing three villages near Aleppo, while slaying 700 members of the same tribe.
Five Killed In Egypt At Anniversary Protests Of Rabaa Square Massacre
At least five were killed during demonstrations marking the one-year anniversary of the Rabaa sit-in supporting former President Mohammed Morsi.
Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei Condemned America On Twitter About The Situation In Ferguson
Ayatollah Khamenei talked about Ferguson and condemned America on Twitter about the “brutal treatment of black people.”
Iraqi Crisis: Sunni Tribes Battle Sunni Jihadist Group ISIS In Northern Iraq
For the first time since ISIS began taking over certain parts of Iraq, Sunni tribes have taken up arms against the Sunni militant group.
Michael Brown Shooting: Thousands Gather Across The Country For National Moment Of Silence For Victims Of Police Brutality
Protesters across the country held a moment of silence in honor of Michael Brown and others on Thursday night.
Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki Steps Down In Favor Of Haider al-Abadi And A Unified Government
The announcement came four days after Iraqi President Fuad Masum nominated Haider al-Abadi to be Iraq’s new prime minister.
No Peace: Israel And Gaza Renew Fighting Despite Reports Of Five-Day Cease-Fire As Negotiations Continue
The fight between Israel and Gaza goes on despite claims that Palestinians had agreed to a five-day cease-fire extension in Cairo.
Iraq Crisis: Dawa Party Formally Backs New Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi
Nuri al-Maliki’s Dawa party called on Iraqi politicians to accept his replacement, even though he refused to step aside.
Back To Iraq? U.S. To Send 130 More Troops To Iraq To Advise Kurdish, Iraqi Forces
President Obama sent 130 additional military personnel to Erbil, where they will advise Kurdish and Iraqi forces.
The U.S. Is Bombing Iraq And Not Syria For Reasons That Look Really Familiar
The reasons for U.S. airstrikes in Iraq are similar to those behind the 2003 invasion.
Lauren Bacall Dead: Actress And Wife Of Humphrey Bogart Died At Age 89
Actress Bacall was most famous for her roles alongside Humphrey Bogart and for her smoldering stare dubbed “The Look.”
“O Captain! My Captain!” German Journalist Caren Miosga Reenacts “Dead Poets Society” Scene Honoring Robin Williams [VIDEO]
A German journalist reenacted a scene from "Dead Poets Society" in tribute to Robin Williams.
Obama: US Airstrikes Will Continue For 'Some Time'; ISIS Threatens More Yazidi Executions
President Obama said targeting ISIS strongholds in Iraq are a "long term project" requiring an inclusive Iraqi government.
Israel and Hamas Fight On In Gaza As Cease-Fire Negotiations Are Delayed
More than a day after the 72-hour cease-fire in Gaza, at least 10 Palestinians have been killed and dozens of rockets launched into Israel.
What Is The Difference Between ISIS And Hamas?
President Obama used the word "barbaric" to describe both Hamas and ISIS this week, but can the two be judged equally?
Iraqi Officials: ISIS Has 'Vicious Plans' For Hundreds Of Kidnapped Yazidi Women
An Iraqi Human Rights Ministry spokesperson said ISIS kidnapped hundreds of Yazidi women, and many will be sold or married off to militants.
ISIS, AKA Islamic State, Warns Of Sleeper Cell Attacks On U.S. Interests In Retaliation For Bombings
Islamic State called for sleeper-cell attacks on U.S. interests in a response to the authorization of U.S. airstrikes.
Gaza Cease-Fire Negotiations: 72-Hour Truce Deadline Ends Without A Deal
The end of the 72-hour cease-fire in Gaza has come, with no truce extension or deal in sight.
Rockets Fly Into Israel, Israeli Military Claims Hamas Violated Cease-Fire
The Israeli military confirmed that two rockets flew into Israel from Gaza hours before the end of the 72-hour cease-fire.
Obama Authorizes Military Airstrikes On ISIS And Humanitarian Aid To Iraq's Fleeing Minorities
President Obama authorized targeted military airstrikes on Islamic State-controlled towns in Iraq, after the Iraqi government requested help.
Is The US Bombing ISIS? Kurdish Officials Claim American Forces Struck ISIS Targets In Iraq As Humanitarian Drops Begin
American forces have begun humanitarian air drops over Iraq while Kurdish officials claim that the U.S. has started airstrikes.
Democrat Sen. John Walsh Steps Down From 2014 Montana Senate Race
After admitting to plagiarizing a research paper at the U.S. Army War College, Walsh has decided to end his campaign.
Egypt Pushes Israel, Palestinians For New 72-Hour Cease-Fire In Gaza
Egypt pushed Israel and the Palestinian delegation to agree to this latest cease-fire so that negotiations to end the conflict can begin.
