New Report Says Boko Haram World's Deadliest Terrorist Organization In 2014
The Global Terrorism Index for 2014 found that Boko Haram and ISIS were jointly responsible for 51 percent of deaths from terrorism.
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Islamic State Publishes Photo Of Bomb It Says Brought Down Russian Plane
In the latest issue of its monthly propaganda magazine, the Islamic State says it targeted the passenger plane in response to Russian airstrikes in Syria.
By The Numbers: The Paris Attacks And ISIS
A look at some of the key figures related to the terror attacks in Paris and the Islamic State.
Obama Defends U.S. Strategy Against ISIS
In a press conference in Turkey, the president ruled out sending additional U.S. troops to Syria in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Has The Islamic State Overreached?
ISIS has now claimed responsibility for major terror attacks in France, Egypt and Lebanon. This could galvanize its enemies to take stronger action against the extremist group, some analysts say.
U.S. Airstrike Targets 'Jihadi John' In Raqqa, Syria
The Pentagon has not said whether it was able to kill the ISIS leader, whose real name is Mohammed Emwazi. He appeared in videotapes released online of Americans and other hostages being murdered.
More Than 40 Reportedly Killed As Bombs Hit Hezbollah Area In Beirut
The self-declared Islamic State has purportedly claimed responsibility for two blasts on a busy street. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the attack killed at least 40 people and injured 239 more.
Syrian Antiquities Chief Calls For Help From International Community
The head of Syria's antiquities agency was in Italy making an appeal for help to stop the destruction of his war-torn country's cultural heritage at the hands of Islamic militants.
British Prime Minister Says Russian Plane 'More Likely Than Not' Was Downed By Bomb
Prime Minister David Cameron also said the Islamic State may have been responsible. Russian and Egyptian authorities cast doubt on the claim saying the bomb theory was mere "speculation."
Pentagon Chief Says U.S. Plans To Increase Tempo Of Air Attacks Against ISIS
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter told the Senate Armed Services Committee that the U.S. would not hesitate to back its partners using airstrikes or "direct action on the ground."