Islamic State

Russia: Help Arm Syrian Govt To Fight ISIS

By R. Siva Kumar - Sep 13, 2015 05:18 PM EDT

It is not possible to defeat the Islamic State with air strikes only, said the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Dozens of Spies Say Intelligence Reports were Manipulated

By Dustin Braden - Sep 10, 2015 06:59 PM EDT

More than four dozen spies have publicly accused the U.S. military's Central Command of distorting their intelligence reports to fit with the Obama Administration's claims that its campaign against the Islamic State was succeeding.

Thousands in Beirut Protest Trash Crisis

By Dustin Braden - Aug 23, 2015 03:07 PM EDT

The people of Beirut, Lebanon took to the streets to demand the government carry out one of its most basic and important duties: taking out the trash.

Nationalist Rally in Australia Ends in Violence

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 18, 2015 11:09 AM EDT

Australian white nationalist and anti-racist groups clashed in the streets of Melbourne, fighting each other and police.

US Has Only Trained 60 'moderate' Rebels to Fight in Syria

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 07, 2015 06:22 PM EDT

The United States has so far only trained 60 fighters to form a "moderate" Syrian opposition that will fight the Islamic State in Syria.

More Arrests Made in Kuwait Mosque Bombing

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 07, 2015 06:19 PM EDT

Saudi authorities have arrested three brothers they say played a crucial role in the recent Kuwaiti mosque bombing that was intended to create animosity between the small petro-state's Shia and Sunni citizens.

Insurgents Seize Egyptian Town

By Dustin M Braden - Jul 01, 2015 07:37 PM EDT

Two days after Egypt's attorney general was killed in a precisely executed car bombing, Islamists affiliated with the Islamic State carried out a series of attacks that left more than 100 soldiers and police officers dead.

IS Killers Of Muslim Brothers Cannot Enter Paradise: Al Qaeda

By R. Siva Kumar - Jun 30, 2015 12:09 AM EDT

Al Qaeda's US spokesman claims that the IS killers cannot enter heaven if they continue massacring Muslim brethren.

Kurds Secure Kobane After ISIS Assault

By Dustin M Braden - Jun 27, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

Kurdish forces have once again secured the Syrian town of Kobane on the Turkish border after a brutal assault by the Islamic State.

ISIS The Result of Interference Into Middle East, North Africa: Putin

By R. Siva Kumar - May 28, 2015 07:32 PM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin told security officials from BRICS that terrorism has been encouraged by the US-led forces.

Islamic State Continues Relentless March, Seizes 2 Critical Cities

By Dustin M Braden - May 22, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

The Islamic State is continuing to make dramatic gains despite the fact that an international coalition of some of the world’s largest militaries has taken effort to halt the group’s growth.

Shia Mosque Bombed by Islamic State in Saudi Arabia during Friday Prayers

By Dustin M Braden - May 22, 2015 09:22 AM EDT

A bomb has exploded at a Shia mosque in the predominantly Sunni nation of Saudi Arabia, suggesting that the sectarian warfare that has engulfed the region may soon overwhelm one of the Arab world's most stable countries.

ourt Documents Show Turkish Government Armed Islamists in Syria

By Dustin M Braden - May 21, 2015 12:26 PM EDT

For the first time, there appears to be concrete evidence that the Turkish government was arming Islamist fighters in Syria.

IS Militants Sneak Into Europe In Migrant Boats

By R. Siva Kumar - May 19, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

IS militants are trying to enter Europe through boats that are letting immigrants in.

Unemployed? Saudi Arabia is Hiring Executioners, No Skill or Education Required

By Dustin M Braden - May 18, 2015 07:16 PM EDT

Saudi Arabia, one of the world's most repressive regimes, is looking to hire as many as eight new executioners to behead and dismember people found guilty of various crimes.

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