World Feb 25 'Mass escape' occurred before Islamic State-linked camp in Syria was closed By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press
World Feb 14 U.S. targets Islamic State in Syria with series of airstrikes The strikes were carried out in retaliation of the December ambush that killed two U.S. soldiers and one American civilian interpreter. By Associated Press
World Jan 21 U.S. military transfers first 150 Islamic State group detainees from Syria to Iraq The U.S. military said Wednesday it began transferring detainees from the Islamic State group who were held in northeastern Syria to Iraq to ensure they remain in secure facilities. By Ghaith Alsayed, Associated Press
World Jan 20 Syrian military, Kurdish-led forces announce a new truce after previous a ceasefire broke down The al-Hol camp mainly houses women and children related to IS members. By Ghaith Alsayed, Abby Sewell, Associated Press
Nation Jan 02 FBI says it disrupted a potential New Year's Eve attack inspired by Islamic State group The FBI said Friday it disrupted a New Year’s Eve attack plot targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant in North Carolina, arresting an 18-year-old man who authorities say pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group. By Gary D. Robertson, Erik Verduzco, Associated Press
Dec 29 Official says 6 Islamic State militants and 3 police officers killed in clash in northwest Turkey By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 26 Watch 10:25 Breaking down U.S. strikes on ISIS in Nigeria and the complicated conflict there By Nick Schifrin 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… Continue watching
Dec 26 Nigerian residents of Jabo are rattled after close U.S. airstrikes made their homes shake and the sky glow red By Ope Adetayo, Tunde Omolehin, Associated Press Villagers, who had never experienced a terror attack, were confused and scared. Continue reading
Dec 26 What to know about the Islamic State militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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