Nation Jan 02 FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group By Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, Associated Press
World Dec 29 Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey Police stormed a house where the militants were hiding. Eight other police officers and a night guard were wounded, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. By Associated Press
World Dec 26 Watch 10:25 Breaking down U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria and the complicated conflict there President Trump said that he delayed U.S. military strikes in Nigeria until Christmas Day to deliver a message to groups he alleges are targeting Christians. The Nigerian government praised the attacks and said it provided the U.S. with the necessary… By Nick Schifrin
World Dec 26 Nigerian residents of Jabo are rattled after close U.S. airstrikes made their homes shake and the sky glow red Villagers, who had never experienced a terror attack, were confused and scared. By Ope Adetayo, Tunde Omolehin, Associated Press
World Dec 26 What to know about the Islamic State militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria Although officials did not say which group was targeted, security analysts said the target is most likely the Lakurawa group, an IS-affiliated jihadi group. By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press
Dec 25 U.S. launches strikes against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, Trump says By Will Weissert, Associated Press President Donald Trump said the United States launched a “powerful and deadly" strike against forces of the Islamic State group in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the targeting of Christians. Continue reading
Dec 25 Turkey detains dozens of ISIS suspects allegedly planning attacks on Christmas and New Year celebrations By Associated Press Syrian security forces have also launched operations against IS in recent days, including two raids on the outskirts of Damascus, the Syrian capital. Continue reading
Dec 20 Jordan says its air force joined U.S. strikes against Islamic State group in Syria By Associated Press Jordan confirmed Saturday that its air force took part in strikes launched by the United States on Islamic State group targets in Syria in retaliation for the killing of three U.S. citizens earlier this month. Continue reading
Dec 19 Hegseth announces operation to 'eliminate ISIS fighters' in Syria after Americans killed By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced the start of an operation to “eliminate ISIS fighters, infrastructure, and weapons sites” in Syria following the deaths of three U.S. citizens. Continue reading
Dec 15 U.S. Army names 2 Iowa National Guard members killed in attack in Syria By Ben Finley, Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds ordered all flags in Iowa to fly at half-staff in their honor, saying that, “We are grateful for their service and deeply mourn their loss.”… Continue reading