American Muslims Tackle Terrorism With Teens' Best Tool: The Internet
These millennials and teenagers no longer want to stay silent. They are using what they know best — the Internet — to counter the Islamic State's propaganda.
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What Does It Mean If An Attack Is 'ISIS-Inspired'?
Earlier this month, a man opened fire on a Philadelphia policeman. The suspect later told police he did it for ISIS, but authorities have found no link between him and the extremist group.
A Belgian Playwright Tackles Muslim Radicalization With Comedy
"We have a problem," says Belgian Muslim playwright Ismaël Saïdi. His solution: writing and producing a comedy play about three men who go to fight a holy war. It's become an unlikely hit in Brussels.
Iraqi Military Launches Offensive Against ISIS In Ramadi
The Iraqi military has encircled the city since last month. Now, with U.S. air support, it's pushing into the ISIS stronghold in the city center.
60 Percent Of Syrian Rebels Share Islamic State Ideology, Think Tank Finds
The Centre on Religion and Geopolitics says that means that wiping out the Islamic State will not end the threat from jihadi groups.
Escaping Syria To Harvest Hashish In Lebanon
Syrian migrant workers have been going to Lebanon to work in illegal hashish fields for years. Those who leave areas controlled by ISIS are unsure now if they can ever go home.
Putin Says Russia Is Backing Some Syrian Opposition Forces
Russia opposes the Islamic State, but supports Syria's Bashar Assad. Now Moscow says its military is providing weapons and supplies to Western-backed, anti-Assad forces on the frontlines against ISIS.
Syria Says U.S.-Led Coalition Targeted Its Military, Killing 3 Soldiers
It is the first time the regime of Bashar Assad has accused the U.S. and its partners of attacking its forces. The U.S. denied the accusation about a strike on a Syrian army camp Sunday.
From Oval Office, President Obama Vows U.S. Will Defeat ISIS
"The threat from terrorism is real, but we will overcome it," Obama said, aiming to calm American anxiety over the danger posed by the Islamic State. He warned Americans not to give in to fear.
Islamic State Takes Responsibility For Attack That Killed A Governor In Yemen
Jaafar Mohammed Saad and some of his aides were killed by a car bomb as he was headed to work. The Islamic State said they were responsible for the attack and said more attacks were planned.