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Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop

Islamic State Issues Order To Kill All Infidels, Australians Consider Threat Genuine

Sep 23, 2014 12:53 AM EDT

Australian agencies believe that the online message inciting followers of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) to kill Australians is genuine and poses a threat to international security, the nation's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said on Tuesday.

French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve at a news conference at the Interior Ministry in Paris, June 1, 2014.

France ‘Not Afraid’ Of ISIL Threat; Won’t Back Down

Christl Leong |

Sep 23, 2014 12:07 AM EDT

France has reiterated it will remain steadfast in its fight against terror group Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIL) amid threats from the latter to kill "spiteful and filthy French."

ISIL-Linked Group Kidnaps French National In Eastern Algeria

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 22, 2014 11:23 PM EDT

A terrorist group affiliated to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) kidnapped a French national in eastern Algeria, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Monday.

ISIS, ISIL, or Islamic State? France Starts Calling Terror Group ‘Daesh’

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 22, 2014 10:52 PM EDT

ISIS, ISIL, Islamic State—to put the persistent journalistic and international confusion to rest, the French government decided last week to call the Islamic terrorists with an Arabic term that they reportedly hate.

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper

New Syrian Terrorist Group Poses Greater Treat to U.S. Than ISIS

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 22, 2014 11:02 AM EDT

Amid the threat of ISIL, a new Syrian terrorist group led by an affiliate of Osama bin Laden could pose a greater danger to the West, authorities and intelligence officials said.

Kurds Flee To Turkey By The Thousands To Escape ISIL Offensive

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 22, 2014 01:11 AM EDT

More than 70,000 Kurds fled from their villages in northern Syria into neighboring Turkey over the weekend, while tens of thousands try to cross the border to escape the onslaught of the Islamic State group (ISIL).

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

World Leaders to Discuss Multiple World Crises at the U.N. General Assembly

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 22, 2014 12:27 AM EDT

One hundred and forty world leaders will gather in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly to discuss an unusual number of crises including the the growing threats of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.

Freed hostages returned to #Turkey, met their families in #Ankara.

Turkey Secures Release of 49 Hostages From Islamic State

dweisman |

Sep 21, 2014 05:12 AM EDT

Some 49 hostages held by ISIS/ISIL militants since June were released early Saturday to Turkish officials and taken to freedom at Sanilurfa on the Turkish side of the Syrian border. Former hostages were flown from Sanilurfa to Turkey's capital at Ankara where they were greeted by enthusiastic, flag-waving crowds. Turkey said it paid no ransom and met no conditions for the release.

ISIL, Terrorism And National Security Concerns For American People, GOP Takes Advantage

Christl Leong |

Sep 20, 2014 03:30 AM EDT

America has grown increasingly concerned of the rising threat of the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS. Recent polls and election campaigns suggest issues on national security and war against terrorism may be motivating factors for voters to head to upcoming polls in November.

France Launches First Strike Against ISIL Position Near Mosul

Andy Vitalicio |

Sep 19, 2014 11:53 AM EDT

French air force fighter jets dropped bombs on ISIL targets near Mosul Friday, in the first military action by France supporting the U.S.-led campaign to defeat the Islamic jihadists in Iraq.

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

ISIL Can Use Lax Immigration Policy to Enter U.S. -- Immigration Agent Union

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 19, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

A leading union of immigration officials said on Thursday that members of ISIS can enter the United States by using the southern border or by exploiting the lax visa policy if the country.

Why ISIL Chose British Journalist To Deliver Message In Latest Video

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 19, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

A terrorism and information warfare expert analyzed the video recently posted online by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) and explained why the group chose a British journalist to deliver its message.

ISIL Threats In Australia Confirmed By PM Tony Abbott

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 19, 2014 03:20 AM EDT

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has been authorized to take over security of the Parliament House in Canberra amid threats of terrorist attacks by suspected Islamic State fighters in Australia.

ISIL Uses British Photojournalist John Cantlie As Spokesman For Islamist Propaganda In New Video

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 18, 2014 10:29 PM EDT

Departing from its gory beheadings of Westerners that have outraged the world, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) released a new video on Thursday featuring a British photojournalist who appears to be explaining the "truth" behind the terror group.

Obama Firm on Stand: U.S. Will Not Fight Another Ground War in Iraq

Kat De Guzman |

Sep 18, 2014 10:29 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama reiterated on Wednesday that he will not be sending ground forces into Iraq, despite recommendations from senior military commanders.