Islamic State replaces al-Qaeda as Enemy No. 1 in Sahel
Brutal attacks that have killed nearly 300 people in less than two months have propelled the Islamic State to the status of the Sahel’s most-feared jihadist group, eclipsing al-Qaeda, experts say. The vast fragile region on the southern rim of the Sahara has been battling an escalating insurgency by violent Islamists, beginning in Mali in […]
IS claims first German attack with train axe assault
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for its first attack in Germany, an axe and knife assault on a train carried out by a 17-year-old Afghan refugee.
Obama consults top aides as Turkey unrest hits IS fight
US President Barack Obama held talks with top national security advisers Saturday after a coup attempt in Turkey that froze some air strikes against the Islamic State (IS) group.
IS claims Orlando shooting in radio bulletin
The Islamic State group on Monday claimed responsibility for the Orlando shooting that killed 50 people, saying in a radio bulletin that it was carried out by “one of the soldiers of the caliphate”.
IS fighter behind Orlando shooting— jihadist-linked news agency
A fighter from the Islamic State group carried out Sunday’s mass shooting inside a gay club in Orlando, Florida, the IS-linked news agency Amaq said, quoting an unidentified source.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Brussels attacks
Islamic State Militants were responsible for Tuesday’s attacks on Brussels International Airport, the extremist group’s Amaq Agency has said.
