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Russia launches electronic warfare in Syria to jam ISIS communications, prevent NATO detection of its moves
Russia is reportedly providing direct military air support to Syria and is using electronic warfare to jam Islamic state's (IS) communications as well prevent NATO from detecting what it is up to.
Canada delays plans to accept Syrian refugees amid terror concerns; priority given to families, women at risk, gays
Canada has delayed its plans to bring 25, 000 Syrian refugees to the country after New Year amid concerns in the US over the vetting-system and the Islamic State fighters' desperate efforts to slip through the systems.
Clash of 2 terror groups: Al-Qaeda suicide bomber kills top ISIS commander in Syria
The "shadowy head'' of the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, a key ISIS militia, has been killed in a recent suicide bombing north of Syria. Al Qaeda's Al Nusra Front has claimed responsibility of the attack.
ISIS 'poster girl' from Austria beaten to death after trying to escape Raqqa; friend killed in fighting
A 17-year old girl who left home in 2014 'to serve Allah' by joining the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria has reportedly been killed after she tried to escape Raqqa, an ISIS stronghold.
Tehran court sentences Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian â but no details
The spokesman for Iran's judiciary disclosed that a verdict has already been issued in the espionage trial of jailed Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian, but that these are not yet known.
Assad credits Russian airstrikes for tipping the balance in Syria's favour in civil war
Syrian Pres. Bashar al-Assad said Russian airstrikes in Syria are more effective than those of the US-led coalition because Moscow coordinates with his government.
Obama: 'As long as I'm president, U.S. will be a welcoming place for millions fleeing violence around the world'
Pres. Barack Obama said Saturday America cannot turn its sight away from the plight of the refugees as long as he is president, dismissing calls for a halt to Syrian and Iraqi refugees entering the United States in the light of the terror attacks by the Islamic State (ISIS).
ISIS 'aggressively' seeking to develop chem weapons, US and Iraqi officials warn
The extremist group Islamic State (IS) is "aggressively pursuing development of chemical weapons'' and is forming a team of dedicated experts who can help attain their dream of developing the weapon, US and Iraqi intelligence officials say.
Obama errs in saying U.S. has never used 'religious tests' for refugees, experts say
President Obama's statement that America has never used "religious tests'' to determine which refugees get passage to the United States is a contradiction to previous eras claim that it has.
Russia cuts off ISIS 'lifeblood' as warplanes destroy group's key oil facilities in Syria
At least 15 oil refining and storage facilities and more than 500 fuel tanker vehicles transporting illegal oil from Syria to Iraq have been destroyed during this week's bombing by Russian warplanes, cutting off the Islamic State's (ISIS) main sources of funding, the Russia's defense minister said Friday.
France to triple number of airstrikes vs. ISIS after unanimous U.N. Council vote to combat terror group 'by all means'
The UN Security Council has approved a proposal, which authorizes member countries to combat terrorist groups like the Islamic State (ISIS) "by all means" in all territory that they control.
Paris terrorist leader's death 'only delays plans' for more ISIS attacks, says French president's security adviser
French President François Hollande's security adviser has warned that the death of Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the alleged organizer of the attacks in Paris could only delay plans for more terror attacks.
Syria's Assad vows to step down if asked by people and parliament, calls Putin sole 'defender of Christian civilisation'
Amid calls from members of the US coalition for him to step down following a four-year civil war in Syria, Pres. Bashar al-Assad said his eventual departure could only happen if the Syrian people and the parliament press for it.
U.N. censures Iran over rights violations, including execution of juveniles for crimes not considered 'most serious'
The rogue nation has gotten some scolding from a UN committee over violations of human rights, Foxnews reported. This developed after the UN General Assembly Committee on human rights approved a resolution expressing deep concern about violations. The resolution passed with 76 votes in favor of the resolution, and 35 votes against it. 68 member states abstained.
Turkey arrests 8 ISIS suspects at airport, thwarting their attempt to sneak into Europe as 'refugees'
Turkish authorities have arrested and detained eight suspected members of the Islamic State (ISIS) who allegedly tried to sneak into Europe under the guise of "refugees". The men were in possession of hand-drawn maps plotting the course from Turkey to Germany.
ISIS vows 'to kill all Japanese citizens and interest,' expand operations in Bangladesh
The Islamic State (ISIS) is planning to kill "all Japanese citizens and interest - wherever they may be found'' and to expand its operations in Bangladesh, a strategic US ally in South Asia, even as terror attacks are still being feared to happen in the Middle East and Europe.