Austria
Islamist militants on rise in Austria: government
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Philippines
Security forces arrested two Abu Sayyaf militants, including alleged sub-leader Nur Hassan a.k.a. Jemhar Halillula Ali, during raids in Zamboanga city. A public school supervisor who was kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf in January was released after payment of a ransom.
United States
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the Islamic State cannot be defeated without striking its base in Syria. Secretary of Defense Hagel warned that the IS poses “an imminent threat” to US interests everywhere, not just in Iraq, and said it is “as sophisticated and well-funded as any group” the […]
Iraq
Fighters listed as ‘terrorists’ help US in battle against ISIS in Iraq
Hamas
Slain Hamas commanders among Israel’s most wanted
Iraq
Ex-General Says US Must ‘Destroy’ Jihadists in Iraq, Syria
Iraq
No end in sight for Islamic State’s attack on Iraq
Iraq
Pentagon leaves door open to strikes in Syria to curb Islamic State
Iraq
Foley Abduction Linked to British Jihadi Kidnapping Ring
Iraq
Yazidi man: I walked out of an ISIS prison
Syria
The Islamic State battled regime forces for control of Al Tabaqa, the last regime stronghold in Raqqah; regime forces carried out at least 11 airstrikes, and dozens of IS fighters are said to have been killed. The IS was also targeted by regime airstrikes in Aleppo, Deir Izzour, and Hama. The IS battled Kurdish YPG […]
Kuwait
Kuwaiti authorities released Hajjaj al Ajmi, who was recently designated a terrorist by both the US and the UN, after detaining him briefly on his return from Qatar. A Kuwaiti newspaper reported on Aug. 19 that security forces were on high alert over reports from Iraq that Islamic State militants were planning to infiltrate Kuwait’s […]
Lebanon
Abou Taymour al Dandashi, a Salafist militia leader who was arrested for his role in Tripoli clashes, was released from Roumieh Prison; judicial sources claimed he was not a militia leader. Government officials are refusing to divulge details of the negotiations for the release of security forces held captive by Islamist militants, but some say […]
Libya
Reports have emerged that 11 planes, said to be passenger aircraft, disappeared during recent clashes at Tripoli airport. Due to security concerns, Egypt has banned all flights from Libya, and Tunisia has banned flights originating from Mitiga, Misrata, and Sirte, which are not under government control. In coordination with US naval forces in the Mediterranean, […]
Tunisia
For security reasons, the Transport Ministry canceled all flights coming from Mitiga, Misrata, and Sirte airports in Libya. The Interior Ministry announced the arrest of seven terrorists earlier this week; four were detained in Gabes as they tried to flee into Libya, and three others in Medenine. The suspects in Medenine were thought to be […]
Afghanistan
US Denounces Afghan Expulsion of New York Times Reporter
Islamic State
British ISIS militant in James Foley video ‘guards foreign hostages in Syria’
France
French ex-hostage of ISIL ‘knows’ James Foley’s killer
Islamic State
Islamic State moves to other social networks after Twitter clampdown
Nigeria
Boko Haram militants stormed the Liman Kara riot police training academy near Gwoza in Borno state, one of only two such facilities in Nigeria. A witness claimed that the police trainees, said to number at least 290, fled after hundreds of militants appeared on the scene. The UK is planning to send three Tornado surveillance […]
Iraq
Leaders Express Outrage as Britain Tries to Identify Beheaded Journalist’s Killer
United Kingdom
The Islamic State militant shown beheading US journalist James Foley in a recent IS propaganda video is said to be a Londoner called “John” who guards IS’ Western hostages in Raqqah, Syria; UK authorities are working with the FBI in tracking him down and have asked Londoners to help identify him. Khadijah Dare, 22, a […]
Australia
Prime Minister Abbott warned that Islamic State beheadings could happen in countries like Australia if they relax their vigilance, and he urged stronger antiterrorism legislation. He said the Indonesia-based Jemaah Islamiyah has indicated support for the IS and thus that there is a risk of “increased terrorist activity in our region.” Abbott also criticized “a […]
Malaysia
A top counterterrorism official said Islamic State militants from a group of 19 arrested for plotting terrorist attacks in Malaysia had acquired aluminum powder for use in making bombs. He also said 12 of the 19 suspects have been released for lack of evidence. Recruiting for the group in Malaysia is swift, he noted, and […]
Syria
The Islamic State clashed with regime forces in Aleppo, and in Raqqah, where the IS detonated two suicide car bombs and killed and crucified two men. The IS also battled Kurdish YPG forces in Hasakah, and killed and crucified two men in Deir Izzour. One of two men crucified by IS yesterday in Deir Izzour […]
Al Nusrah Front
Saudi Arabia toughens stance on jihadist groups
Islamic Front
As IS advances, Syrian rebels reinforce northern strategic town
Iraq
UN Launches Aid Operation for 500,000 in Northern Iraq
Iraq
Iraq says it is troubled ISIS smuggling oil to export markets
Hamas
Israeli Strike in Gaza Hits Family of Hamas Military Commander