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Iran to charge detained U.S. man with threatening country’s national security
Iran is preparing to indict a detained U.S. man, accusing him of acting against the country’s national security…
Pro-Al Qaeda group calls to target Olympics, emphasizes attacks on U.S., France, Israel, U.K. athletes
Pro-Al Qaeda jihadis are issuing a series of directives ahead of next month’s Olympics urging their followers to…
Jihadis using Baton Rouge police shooting to invite Black community to Islam, stoke further violence
Jihadis have issued a rallying call following the Baton Rouge shooting, urging followers to reach out to members…
Al Qaeda to jihadis: ‘Target white Americans, avoid minorities, because US mislabels attacks as ‘hate crime’
Al Qaeda of the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has published a guide urging jihadis to carry out more ‘lone…
Nigeria busts ISIS recruiting cell as U.S. dismisses group’s affiliation with Boko Haram
Nigerian security forces have busted an ISIS operation cell, arresting five recruits on their way to Morocco, Libya…
WWII vet dies on trip to revisit former U.K airbase after 70 years
When Melvin Rector traveled to the U.K. earlier this month, it was a trip long overdue for the retired…
Exclusive: U.S. marine held in Iran suing for more than $10m
The attorneys representing Amir Hekmati, the U.S. marine held in Iran for four and a half years, are…
ISIS-linked jihadis publish ‘hit list’ targeting US State Dept. personnel
ISIS-linked militants published an online ‘hit list’ targeting State Dept. employees and listing their personal information Monday, as…
U.S. man detained in Turkey for evangelism released
UPDATE: The Foreign Desk has learned Byle has been released and is back home in Turkey with his family…
U.S. launches cyber war against the Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Tuesday that he has ordered cyber attacks targeting the Islamic State. The Pentagon’s…