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US military deaths in Niger attributed to complacency, lack of training, culture of excessive risk: report

April 26, 2018

US military deaths in Niger attributed to complacency, lack of training, culture of excessive risk: report

A classified Pentagon report attributes the deaths of four U.S. soldiers -- who were ambushed during an operation in Niger in October -- to a list of military shortcomings, including complacency and a lack of training.

Homeland Security concerned about commercial drones being used for 'nefarious purposes'

April 25, 2018

Homeland Security concerned about commercial drones being used for 'nefarious purposes'

As the battlefield use of commercial drones by ISIS becomes more prevalent and sophisticated, there is growing concern that these unmanned aircraft systems could be used in terror attacks inside the U.S.

Brutal revenge: Rare attack in Iran shows how country responds to terrorism

April 25, 2018

Brutal revenge: Rare attack in Iran shows how country responds to terrorism

Iran vowed quick revenge after ISIS suicide bombers and gunmen stormed parliament and the mausoleum of the country’s revered spiritual leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, killing 13 people and injuring 41.

The lives of ISIS wives held in Syria: infighting, jealousy - and regrets

April 23, 2018

The lives of ISIS wives held in Syria: infighting, jealousy - and regrets

One may assume they have a lot to “bond” over given their special status as foreign wives of ISIS fighters, but now many of these widowed women - dumped by their home countries - are left to lead a life confined to a displacement camp, marred by in-fighting, jealousy and stealing from one another out of spite.

ISIS depicts Trump as prisoner in propaganda photo, threatens drive-by shootings

April 19, 2018

ISIS depicts Trump as prisoner in propaganda photo, threatens drive-by shootings

ISIS released a new propaganda photo Wednesday depicting President Trump as a prisoner, while threatening more attacks on the West.

US drops more bombs in Afghanistan as war against ISIS winds down

April 18, 2018

US drops more bombs in Afghanistan as war against ISIS winds down

U.S. military aircraft dropped more bombs in Afghanistan last month than against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, according to a new Air Force strike report from its Central Command headquarters in the Middle East, a sign the war against ISIS is winding down.

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly attack on Christian family in Pakistan

April 3, 2018

ISIS claims responsibility for deadly attack on Christian family in Pakistan

The Islamic State group on Tuesday claimed responsibility for murdering four Christian family members in southwestern Pakistan just a day after Easter celebrations.

American soldier killed in Syria was on mission to take out ISIS member, Pentagon says

April 2, 2018

American soldier killed in Syria was on mission to take out ISIS member, Pentagon says

The U.S. Army Special Operations soldier killed by a roadside bomb in Syria last week was on a “kill or capture” mission to take out a “known ISIS member,” the Pentagon revealed Monday.

ISIS-inspired British teacher gets 25 years in prison for attempting to recruit 'army of children'

March 28, 2018

ISIS-inspired British teacher gets 25 years in prison for attempting to recruit 'army of children'

Umar Haque, 25, a British teacher was jailed Tuesday for a minimum of 25 years for attempting to recruit students to carry out Islamic State-inspired attacks across London.

France honors hero officer who 'saved the nation' during terrorist attack

March 25, 2018

France honors hero officer who 'saved the nation' during terrorist attack

France honored the heroic officer who died after taking the place of a supermarket employee during a terrorist attack perpetrated by an Islamic militant that left four people dead, as President Trump said Sunday it shows the need for stronger measures against the Islamic State terror group.