Islamic Extremism

Somali refugee uses online persona to fight Islamic extremism

July 23, 2016

Deadly blast strikes demonstration in Kabul

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a peaceful protest in the Afghan capital on Saturday that killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 200.

July 22, 2016

Police: Munich suspect obsessed with mass shootings

The attacker, an 18-year-old German-Iranian man, opened fire at a crowded shopping mall and a McDonald’s restaurant on Friday, killing nine people and wounding 16 others before killing himself

July 18, 2016

Nice attacker searched online about ISIL propaganda, Orlando attack, violence

The uncle of the truck driver who killed 84 people on the French Riviera says his nephew was indoctrinated about two weeks ago by an Algerian member of the Islamic State group in Nice, as anti-terrorism authorities question potential accomplices in the devastating attack.

July 16, 2016

ISIL claims Nice attacker as a ‘soldier’, 5 in custody for attack

The Islamic State group on Saturday claimed the Tunisian man who barreled his truck into a crowd in the French resort city of Nice was a “soldier” of the group.

Mourning the victims in Nice truck attack

July 15, 2016

Photos: Truck attack in Nice, France

The images and videos of the violent truck attack in the French Rivera have shocked the world. In a matter of minutes, the attacker drove through crowds celebrating Bastille Day, killing 84 people. (Warning some of these images are graphic)

July 15, 2016

Details emerge about Nice truck attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel

French Police identified the truck attacker as Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, a 31-year-old Nice resident, and said he had drawn a gun on them.

July 15, 2016

France reels as Bastille Day truck attack kills 84 in Nice

The Latest on attack that killed 84 people in Nice.

July 7, 2016

Despite a 3-day truce, fighting reported across Syria

The violence came a day after Syrian President Bashar Assad’s government announced a three-day truce to coincide with the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan.

The president said the U.S. will leave 8,400 troops in Afghanistan when he completes his term, down slightly from the current number but well up from the 5,500 he announced previously, arguing America's interests depend on helping Afghanistan's struggling government fight continuing threats from the Taliban and others.

July 6, 2016

Obama slows troop drawdown in Afghanistan with 8,400 to remain into 2017

Obama had planned to drop troop levels from the current 9,800 to 5,500 by the end of 2016. But a Taliban resurgence has led Washington to rethink its exit strategy.

July 5, 2016

Iraq: Death toll from weekend Baghdad attack reaches 175

One the worst bombings in 13 years of war in Iraq — has cast a pall on the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and which begins Wednesday in Iraq.

July 4, 2016

Saudi Arabia names Pakistani man as suicide bomber in Jiddah

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday identified the suicide bomber who struck outside the U.S. Consulate in Jiddah as a Pakistani resident of the kingdom who arrived 12 years ago to work as a driver.

July 4, 2016

Death toll continues to rise in Baghdad terror attack

The bombing in Baghdad early Sunday, claimed by the Islamic State group, was the deadliest terror attack in Iraq in a year and one of the worst single bombings in more than a decade of war and insurgency.

A still image from a closed-circuit camera shows a man believed to be one of the attackers walking inside the terminal carrying a weapon as bystanders and travellers run for cover at Istanbul airport, Turkey

July 2, 2016

Erdogan: Around 20 ISIL members in custody for Istanbul airport attack

Two Russian nationals have been identified as suspected Islamic State suicide bombers in the attack that is thought to have been masterminded by a Chechen, Turkish media said on Friday.

July 2, 2016

Hostage crisis leaves 28 dead in Bangladesh diplomatic zone

Bangladeshi forces stormed an upscale Dhaka restaurant to end a hostage-taking by heavily armed militants early Saturday, killing six of the attackers and rescuing 13 captives including foreigners. The military said 20 hostages were killed during the 10-hour standoff.

June 30, 2016

Turkish authorities identify suicide bombers; death toll 44

The three suicide bombers who attacked Istanbul airport were a Russian, an Uzbek and a Kyrgyz, a senior Turkish official said Thursday.

Turkish rescue services members help a wounded person

June 29, 2016

42 dead in Istanbul airport attack; Turkish govt blames IS

Suicide attackers armed with guns and bombs killed 41 people and wounded hundreds at Istanbul’s busy Ataturk Airport, apparently targeting Turkey’s crucial tourism industry. The government has blamed the attack on ISIL.

June 18, 2016

Thousands of civilians flee Makhmour as ISIL advances

The battle against Islamic State in Iraq continues in full force with airstrikes and ground operations by Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led coalition. But as ISIL loses ground in one area, it gains in another. While Iraq celebrated the liberation of Fallujah, thousands of civilians […]

June 18, 2016

Former Egyptian President Morsi spared death penalty, gets 40 years

Before announcing the verdict in the espionage trial against former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi on Saturday, the judge gave a long speech. In it, he indicated that he had no shred of doubt that the defendants were guilty.

June 15, 2016

Details emerge about Pulse nightclub shooter’s wife

Authorities believe Mateen’s wife knew about the plot ahead of time, said an official who was briefed on the progress of the case but insisted on anonymity to discuss a continuing investigation.

June 14, 2016

FBI investigating whether Orlando killer was a regular at Pulse

“Sometimes he would go over in the corner and sit and drink by himself, and other times he would get so drunk he was loud and belligerent,” Ty Smith, a Pulse regular, told the Orlando Sentinel. He said he saw Mateen inside at least a dozen times.

June 13, 2016

Storify: Updates and reaction on the day after the Orlando shooting

Updates via social and digital media as more information becomes available on the victims, the circumstances, and the motive.

June 12, 2016

Orlando mass shooting called an act of terror

U.S. President Barack Obama said Sunday’s mass shooting was an act of terror. It comes as Federal agents say the shooter was “a known quantity” to law enforcement.

June 7, 2016

Car bomb attack targeting police kills 11 people in Istanbul

There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but Turkey has seen an increase in violence linked to Kurdish rebels or the Islamic State

June 6, 2016

Frenchman accused of amassing arsenal for Euro 2016 attacks

Frenchman with an arsenal of weapons and a grudge against France’s immigration policies was detained as he tried to leave Ukraine and launch an assault on the European Championship.

June 2, 2016

Blast Kills 2 outside mosque in Syria’s Latakia City

At least two people were killed and many more wounded when an explosion rocked Syria’s coastal city of Latakia on Thursday, local media said.

June 1, 2016

Hotel attack in Somali capital kills at least 2, police say

An Islamic extremist attack on a hotel in the Somali capital on Wednesday killed at least two people, with Somalia’s rebel group al-Shabab claiming responsibility, according to a police official.

May 25, 2016

Afghan Taliban confirms Mansour’s death; appoints new leader

Hopes that the new leader would be a unifying figure dimmed within hours of the announcement Wednesday, with some dissident Taliban figures rejecting Akhundzada as leader.

May 18, 2016

Relative: Chibok girl snatched by Boko Haram found, pregnant

Amina Ali Nkeki is the first of the 219 Chibok girls to escape from her captors since their abduction grabbed worldwide attention more than two years ago.

A bomb at an outdoor market in a Shiite-dominated Baghdad neighborhood on Tuesday, killing and wounding dozens of civilians, a police official said, the latest in a wave of deadly militant attacks far from the front lines in the country's north and west where Iraqi forces are battling the Islamic State group. (

May 17, 2016

Wave of bombings hits Baghdad Shiite areas, killing dozens

In an online statement, IS claimed responsibility only for the deadliest bombing of the day, which took place in Baghdad’s northeastern Shaab neighborhood and where at least 34 people were killed and 75 others were wounded.

May 16, 2016

Turkey and US-led coalition hit IS group in Syria

Turkey has suffered multiple bombings in recent months linked to IS or Kurdish militants. The military has cracked down on Kurdish rebels in the southeast and its jets periodically bomb Kurdish militiamen in Iraq.

May 14, 2016

Libya talks: EU ministers discuss supporting fragile government

Migration into the EU isn’t the only concern. Libya has also become a stronghold of the Islamic State, meaning European governments are starting to believe they may have to intervene further.

May 14, 2016

Nigeria hosts security summit on how to beat Boko Haram

Buhari claimed he’s made progress against the group since he took office last year. But some 20,000 have been killed, and over 2 million displaced, since Boko Haram launched its insurgency seven years ago.

May 14, 2016

Hezbollah mourns top commander killed in Syria

Mustafa Badreddine was the highest-ranking Hezbollah militant to be killed since the group joined Syria’s civil four years ago.

May 11, 2016

In new push, IS advances toward Syrian city of Palmyra

Islamic State militants advanced toward the Syrian city of Palmyra on Wednesday, threatening to besiege the world-famous ancient site only several weeks after the government recaptured it from the extremists.

May 11, 2016

360-degree view of a shelled neighborhood in Aleppo, Syria

During a truce between the Syrian army and rebels, a rocket hit this residential building. Residents said it came from opposition-held area and killed three people, but no group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.

May 7, 2016

Yazidi refugees find sanctuary from ISIL in Georgia

Some members of the Yazidi minority group are finding refuge in an unlikely country, the Republic of Georgia. ISIL has been systematically targeting this group in both Iraq and Syria for years.

May 7, 2016

Terrorism concerns grow as Philippines votes for president on Monday

The Philippines is grappling with a resurgence of Islamic militancy in the midst of a presidential election. The Islamic State-linked Abu Sayyaf group has proven to be a force to be reckoned with – going on a kidnapping spree over the past year. With the […]

May 4, 2016

Kerry warns Assad to start transition by Aug. 1, or else

“If Assad does not adhere to this, there will clearly be repercussions,” Kerry warned. “One of them may be the total destruction of the cease-fire and then go back to war. I don’t think Russia wants that. I don’t think Assad is going to benefit from that.”

May 3, 2016

American killed by fire from Islamic State in Iraq

This is the third death of a U.S. service member in Iraq since the U.S.-led coalition launched its campaign against IS militants in the summer of 2014.

April 28, 2016

On surprise Iraq visit, Biden urges end to political crisis

For Biden and Obama, the next nine months represent their final opportunity to position Iraq for a peaceful future before their terms end. But Obama now acknowledges that his goal of defeating the IS militants won’t be realized during his presidency.

April 28, 2016

Airstrikes, shelling kill at least 60 in Syria’s Aleppo city

At least 27 people died when a hospital supported by Doctors Without Borders was hit overnight. Among those slain was one of the last pediatricians remaining in opposition-held areas of Aleppo.

April 27, 2016

Key Paris attacks suspect handed over to France

Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam — Europe’s most wanted fugitive until his capture in Belgium last month — was transferred Wednesday to France and was to appear before investigating judges to face terror charges, the French prosecutor’s office said.

April 21, 2016

The Heat: Fighting extremist groups

From Brussels to Lahore and Kabul, governments are struggling to stop violence carried out by extremist groups.

April 19, 2016

Dozens killed in Taliban attack on Afghan security agency

Armed militants in Afghanistan staged an assault on a government security agency in the capital Tuesday morning, killing at least 28 people and wounding more than 320. The Taliban has claimed responsibility.

April 15, 2016

UK police arrest 5 suspects in Europe attacks as Belgian transport minister resigns

Five people have been arrested in Britain and several properties were being searched Friday in Birmingham in an investigation following the deadly attacks in Paris and Brussels, police said.

April 14, 2016

More shelling in Syria’s Aleppo mars peace talks in Geneva

Syrian troops exchanged fire with rebels in the contested northern city of Aleppo on Thursday in a renewed bout of fighting that could further mar peace talks underway in Geneva.

April 8, 2016

Key suspect in Paris attacks seized in Belgium, officials say

A fugitive suspect in the Nov. 13 Paris attacks was arrested in Belgium on Friday, French police officials said. The arrest was made after a raid Belgian authorities said was linked to the deadly March 22 bombings in Brussels.

April 5, 2016

Fight against ISIL: Syrian troops recapture devastated town

Syrian troops and allies have captured another town controlled by ISIL. The push into the town of Al-Qaryatain deals another setback to terror group.

April 3, 2016

Brussels airport partially reopens to limited flights after terror attack

Brussels international airport has partially reopened 12 days after it was hit by terrorist bomb attacks. New safety measures have been put in place but the airport says it will take months before the can return to full capacity.

March 30, 2016

The Heat: The continued threat of ISIL

ISIL has suffered a string of defeats in Syria and Iraq in the last few months.

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