US military's Mosul briefing inaccurate, misguided, Carter says
US military's Mosul briefing inaccurate, misguided, Carter says
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Iranian-backed Shiite militias lead Iraq’s fight to retake Tikrit
Massive columns of Shiite militas, including some groups that are listed by the US as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, have been leading the fight in Tikrit. Qods Force commander Qassem Soleimani has been spotted at the front lines.
Osama Bin Laden’s Files: The Arab revolutions
Al Qaeda’s general manager, Atiyah Abd al Rahman, believed there was “good” in the 2011 Arab uprisings. And he discussed with Osama bin Laden how to send al Qaeda operatives around the globe to take advantage of the situation. The Libyan “brothers” were especially anxious to wage jihad in their home country.
Islamic State claims American suicide bomber attacked Iraqi troops
The Islamic State claimed that Abu Dawoud al Amriki executed a suicide attack against Iraqi troops and Iranian-backed Shiite militias as they massed in the central city of Samarra in preparation for the newly launched offensive in Tikrit.
Australia to send 300 more troops to Iraq on training mission | Reuters
Australia to send 300 more troops to Iraq on training mission
U.S. spy chief says 40 Americans who went to Syria have returned | Reuters
US spy chief says 40 Americans who went to Syria have returned
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance
Iraq claims it seizes districts from Islamic State in Tikrit advance.
Osama bin Laden’s Files: Pakistan operations chief denied spot on top shura
One al Qaeda commander, Abu ‘Uthman, was a bit too close to Gulbuddin Hekmatyar for Osama bin Laden’s liking. Abu ‘Uthman was denied a seat on al Qaeda’s elite shura council because of his flaws, including his lack of proper respect for Mullah Omar.
Video shows abandoned Iraqi Security Forces armored vehicles near Ramadi
Iraqi Security Forces and the Islamic State clashed in Khaladiyah in recent days. The city and surrounding areas in Anbar province have seen intense fighting in the past.
US-backed Hazm Movement disbands after Al Nusrah attack
The Hazm Movement was once touted as a moderate Syrian rebel group that the US could work with to counter the Islamic State in Syria. In the past, the rebel group allied with the Al Nusrah Front and other jihadist movements.
Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad
Iraq says launches offensive on Islamic State north of Baghdad (Tikrit)
‘Jihadi John’ part of network linked to failed London bombers: court papers
'Jihadi John' part of network linked to failed London bombers: court papers
Osama bin Laden’s Files: Al Qaeda’s deputy general manager in Yemen
Documents recovered in Osama bin Laden’s compound reveal that Nasser bin Ali al Ansi, a senior Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) official, was appointed as one of al Qaeda’s deputy general managers. It is highly likely that he continues to serve in that role underneath Nasir al Wuhayshi, who is both AQAP’s emir and al Qaeda’s global general manager.
Mumbai plotter Lakhvi living comfortable ‘detention’ life in jail
Mumbai plotter Lakhvi living comfortable ‘detention’ life in jail
Afghan ‘Death’ militia emerges, vows to fight Islamic State, Taliban
The creation of the “Marg” militia appears to be a part of a growing trend of the re-arming of warlords and the defunct Northern Alliance as Afghans fear the resurgence of the Taliban and an increasing threat from the Islamic State.
Osama Bin Laden’s Files: ‘Very strong military activity in Afghanistan’
Correspondence between senior al Qaeda leaders indicates that the group maintains a larger foothold in Afghanistan than is widely recognized.
Islamic State’s female jihadists use social media to lure women recruits
The Islamic State’s recruiting campaign uses sites like Kik, Twitter, and Tumblr to entice women into joining the jihad and to glorify life under the “caliphate.”
Taliban poised to make gains in Afghanistan
Taliban poised to make gains in Afghanistan.
Darul Uloom Haqqania students involved in killing of Benazir Bhutto
Darul Uloom Haqqania students involved in killing of Benazir Bhutto
Documents from Osama bin Laden raid used in US terror trial
Documents from Osama bin Laden raid used in US terror trial.
‘Jihadi John’: Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi
‘Jihadi John’: Islamic State killer is identified as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi
Taliban suicide bomber strikes NATO diplomatic convoy in Kabul
A Turkish soldier and an Afghan civilian were killed in the blast. The attack on NATO’s envoy to Afghanistan takes place as rumors of peace talks between the Taliban, the Afghan government, and the US persist.
Fear of the Islamic State spawns a renegade Afghan militia
Fear of the Islamic State spawns a renegade Afghan militia
Islamic State seize 100 Iraqi tribesmen before battle for Tikrit
Islamic State seize 100 Iraqi tribesmen before battle for Tikrit
Islamic State: Fears grow for abducted Syrian Christians
Islamic State: Fears grow for abducted Syrian Christians
Pentagon in damage control mode after detailing Iraq offensive
Pentagon in damage control mode after detailing Iraq offensive
US Army to send headquarters group to Kandahar in first sign of revision to Afghan withdrawal plan
US Army to send headquarters group to Kandahar in first sign of revision to Afghan withdrawal plan
Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria: army | Reuters
Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria, army claims
Libyan PM criticizes U.S., UK and EU for failing to supply weapons | Reuters
Libyan PM criticizes US, UK and EU for failing to supply weapons
Missing teenagers have crossed into Syria, Met Police say – BBC News
Missing teenagers have crossed into Syria, Met Police say