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Female jihadists are just as 'motivated' to build an Islamic State as men, report concludes

June 14, 2019

Female jihadists are just as 'motivated' to build an Islamic State as men, report concludes

Female jihadists are just as dedicated as their male comrades when it comes to bringing to life an “Islamic State,” the European Union’s police agency stated at Europol’s headquarters on Friday when presenting the findings of extensive analysis.

Lawmaker wants US Navy ship to be named after female service member killed in Syria

June 14, 2019

Lawmaker wants US Navy ship to be named after female service member killed in Syria

The first female Navy service member killed in the battle against the Islamic State deserves the “honor” of having a U.S. Navy ship named after her, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Thursday.

South Carolina man who tried to fight for ISIS sentenced to 20 years

June 11, 2019

South Carolina man who tried to fight for ISIS sentenced to 20 years

A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to trying to fight for the Islamic State group has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

ISIS sleeper cells burn, blow up and slaughter hundreds in uptick of attacks across Iraq and Syria

June 10, 2019

ISIS sleeper cells burn, blow up and slaughter hundreds in uptick of attacks across Iraq and Syria

It has been months since ISIS was expelled from its territorial control in Iraq and Syria, but the brutal terrorist outfit continues to wreak havoc in the lands it once deemed its “caliphate.”

Iraq handing out thousands of death sentences in hasty trials for ISIS fighters

June 7, 2019

Iraq handing out thousands of death sentences in hasty trials for ISIS fighters

As the dust from the years of ISIS occupation settles in a still damaged and bleeding Iraq, Baghdad has sentenced thousands of convicted Iraqi nationals and foreign fighters accused of membership to the brutal terrorist group to the gallows. But swift trials and shadowy evidence has many international watchdogs concerned that the quest for swift justice is not only in violation of human rights law and due process, but will serve as a precursor to further violence among factions in the near future.

ISIS plotted to send westerners to US through Mexico border: report

June 6, 2019

ISIS plotted to send westerners to US through Mexico border: report

The notion of terrorists infiltrating the United States either through the burgeoning migrant flows from Mexico, or via porous smuggling routes, has long been a cause for concern – and the harbinger of political debate – among U.S. officials. But a new report sheds light on a new ISIS plot exploiting the U.S border.

ISIS supporter admits beheading Scandinavian hiker in Morocco: 'I regret it'

May 31, 2019

ISIS supporter admits beheading Scandinavian hiker in Morocco: 'I regret it'

An ISIS supporter suspected of leading a jihadist cell has told a court he regrets beheading one of two Scandinavian backpackers found murdered in their tent in Morocco.

Northern Iraq oil city targeted by 6 blasts; at least 4 killed, 23 wounded, officials say

May 30, 2019

Northern Iraq oil city targeted by 6 blasts; at least 4 killed, 23 wounded, officials say

Iraqi security officials say a series of explosions in the northern city of Kirkuk has killed at least four people and wounded 23.

'Jihadi John' was droned by US after his walk, beard gave him away in Raqqa, new doc claims

May 17, 2019

'Jihadi John' was droned by US after his walk, beard gave him away in Raqqa, new doc claims

British ISIS terrorist dubbed Jihadi John was killed by U.S. drone after his beard and the way he walked gave him away, a new documentary claims.

Hunting Ayman Al Zawahiri: Where has the Al Qaeda leader been hiding for 18 years?

May 13, 2019

Hunting Ayman Al Zawahiri: Where has the Al Qaeda leader been hiding for 18 years?

Nestled alongside ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi in the deepest ranks of the depraved, Al Qaeda’s chief Ayman Al Zawahiri is one of the two most wanted men in the world – both have a $25 million U.S. bounty on their heads.