Thousands of Islamic State Militants Surrender as Group Nears Total Defeat
Thousands of Islamic State militants have surrendered to the U.S.-Syrian Democratic Forces as the caliphate nears complete defeat, according to the group’s spokesman.
ISIS Surrenders to US-Led Forces in Syria
3,000 members leave terror group’s last holdout
Crumbling Islamic State Tells Jihadists: Attack ‘Europe, the World’ to Avenge Losses
Besieged Islamic State terrorists in eastern Syria on Wednesday called on jihadists around the world in general – and Europe in particular – to carry out attacks to avenge their devastating losses.
Two More Jihadi Brides Stripped of UK Citizenship
Two Muslim extremist sisters who left the UK to become jihadi brides have been stripped of their British citizenship.
Gabbard Declines to Say Assad Is a ‘War Criminal’ — ‘If the Evidence Is There, There Should Be Accountability’
Sunday during a town hall event broadcasted on CNN, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, would not take the opportunity to call Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad a “war criminal,” citing the need for more evidence. “I think the evidence needs to be gathered,” Gabbard said. “And as I have said before – if there is evidence that he has committed war crimes, he should be prosecuted as such.” When pressed by moderator Dana Bash, Gabbard reiterated the need for more evidence. “Everything that I have said requires that we take action based on evidence,” she added. “If the evidence is there, there should be accountability.” Follow Jeff Poor on Twitter @jeff_poor
UK: Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt Studying How to Bring ISIS Kids to UK
LONDON (AP) – British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says he is looking for ways to help the children of British citizens who joined the Islamic State group in Syria.
Swedish ‘Islamophobia Expert’ Turned ISIS Fighter Arrested in Syria
Swedish-Norwegian “Islamophobia” expert turned Islamic State jihadist Michael Skråmos has been arrested by Kurdish forces in Syria, with sources claiming that Norway looks to prosecute the jihadist.
Top General: Conditions in Afghanistan Don’t Merit U.S. Withdrawal
The ongoing deteriorating security conditions on the ground in Afghanistan do not warrant the proposed withdrawal of American troops, the top commander charged with overseeing U.S. military activity in South Asia declared on Thursday.
Tunisian Male, German Wife Charged In ISIS Ricin Toxic Terror Plot
Federal prosecutors say they have filed charges against a 30-year-old Tunisian and his 43-year-old German wife who are accused of producing biological weapons for an attack in Germany.
Turkey Reopens Main Southern Border with Syria After Eight-Year Closure
Turkish authorities have reopened their southeastern border with Syria on Tuesday for the first time in eight years, as the country’s civil war appears to be drawing to a close.
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