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Erdogan Accuses World Of Not Backing Turkey’s Fight Against Terrorism
Bianca Ortega | | Sep 25, 2014 06:11 AM EDT |
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the world of not backing Turkey's fight against terrorism, saying the international community is not exerting enough effort to stop foreign fighters from entering Syria.
Cameron Rallies Cross-Party Support For Air Strikes Against Islamic State
Christl Leong | | Sep 25, 2014 05:03 AM EDT |
British Prime Minister David Cameron will rally for cross-party support to authorize military action against the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or Daesh, following an appeal for aid from Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.
Obama’s Syrian Airstrikes Against Daesh Gain Bill Clinton’s Approval
Bianca Ortega | | Sep 25, 2014 03:26 AM EDT |
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton approved of President Barack Obama's move to authorize airstrikes and arm rebels in Syria to defeat the Islamic State terror group, also known as Daesh.
‘No God Condones Terror’, Obama Urges World Leaders, Muslims to Fight Islamic State
Kristina Fernandez | | Sep 25, 2014 03:18 AM EDT |
U.S. President Barack Obama called on global leaders and Muslim communities to reject harsh Islamist ideologies like al-Qaeda and the Islamic State, also known as Daesh, during his address at the annual UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
U.S., Arab Partners Rain Bombs on ISIL Mobile Oil Refineries in new Air Strikes; UAE's First Female Fighter Pilot was Team Leader
Andy Vitalicio | | Sep 25, 2014 02:46 AM EDT |
United States and Arab coalition partners rained bombs and missiles on mobile refineries used by ISIL to sell oil and finance its operations. The UAE's first female pilot, Major Mariam Al Mansouri, was a team leader in the strikes.
UK To Join Airstrikes Against Islamic State in Iraq, Dutch and Belgian Forces Poised To Send Planes
Kristina Fernandez | | Sep 25, 2014 12:37 AM EDT |
British fighter jets are now poised to join the U.S. and its allies in the airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), UK Prime Minister David Cameron announced Wednesday.
Irish UN Peacekeeper Rotation In Golan Heights Pushes Through
Christl Leong | | Sep 25, 2014 12:12 AM EDT |
Irish UN peacekeepers will adhere to the rotation schedules in the disputed Golan Heights despite rebel clashes and targeting of UN soldiers in the area, Defense Minister Simon Coveney said on Tuesday.
Video Shows French Hostage Beheaded by Algerian Jihadists
Dan Weisman | | Sep 24, 2014 08:36 PM EDT |
A 55-year-old French tourist kidnapped while hiking on Sunday in Algeria was shown beheaded on video posted Wednesday by an Algerian jihadist group who said this was in response to French air attacks on ISIS in Iraq.
Former McCain Aide Slams Rand Paul For Daesh Photo Remarks, Labels Him Conspiracy Fetishist
Christl Leong | | Sep 24, 2014 08:58 AM EDT |
An ex-aide to Sen. John McCain (R-Az.) lashed out at Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) for insinuating the former had consorted with Islamic State militants, also known as Daesh, and called him a conspiracy theorist who does not stand a chance of winning in the 2016 presidential elections.
Iraqi Prime Minister Welcomes U.S.-Led Airstrikes In Syria
Kristina Fernandez | | Sep 24, 2014 06:50 AM EDT |
Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said on Tuesday he is pleased with the airstrikes mounted by the United States and its Arab partners against the Islamic State in Syria, but insisted they do not tackle the militant group their own way.
John Cantlie Condemns U.S.-Led Airstrikes In Syria In New Daesh Video
Bianca Ortega | | Sep 24, 2014 03:36 AM EDT |
British hostage John Cantlie delivers a scripted message today condemning the U.S.-led airstrikes in Syria. The new video is the second propaganda material released by the Islamic State, also known as Daesh.
Syrian Airstrikes May Lead To A Prolonged War --U.S. Military Officials
Kristina Fernandez | | Sep 24, 2014 02:54 AM EDT |
U.S. military officials said on Tuesday that the airstrikes in Syria were only the opening salvo to a prolonged military campaign that is projected to drag on for months.
Airstrikes In Syria Draw Praise, Concern From U.S. Congress
Kristina Fernandez | | Sep 24, 2014 12:45 AM EDT |
U.S. lawmakers are cheering the overnight airstrikes mounted against terror groups in Syria on Monday, which included attacks against the Islamic State and the al-Qaeda offshoot called the Khorasan Group, while some are lamenting the Congress’ choice to avoid a war authorization vote.
Western Nations Defend Against Home-Grown ISIL Militants
Christl Leong | | Sep 23, 2014 09:46 PM EDT |
Countries that took a stand against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIL) are implementing safeguards to prevent nationals from joining the group's cause and from subsequently returning home to carry out the same acts.
Turkey Closes Border As Thousands Of Syrians Flee ISIL Attacks
Bianca Ortega | | Sep 23, 2014 08:06 AM EDT |
Turkey closed down its border with Syria as more than 130,000 refugees rushed to escape the attacks of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in their country.
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