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Islamic State Terror Leader Sentenced to Death

An Indonesian court sentenced radical cleric Aman Abdurrahman to death for inciting followers to commit terrorist acts, including the first Islamic State-linked attack in Southeast Asia in 2016......»»

Category: asiaSource: wsjJun 22nd, 2018

Terror Leader"s Death Sentence Highlights Indonesia"s Harder Mood

Aman Abdurrahman founded Indonesia’s most dangerous pro-Islamic State group and was convicted of inciting followers to commit acts of terror, including a gun-and-bombs attack at a Starbucks in downtown Jakarta......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJun 22nd, 2018

Islamic State Leader Emerges in Audio Message

Terror group releases audio recording of what it says is Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, appearing to show the ailing chief is still alive, even as the militant group......»»

Category: topSource: wsjAug 22nd, 2018

Islamic State Leader in Afghanistan Killed in Raid

U.S. and Afghan forces killed the leader of Islamic State in Afghanistan on Saturday night in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, Afghan officials said Sunday, the third head of the terror group to be killed since July last year......»»

Category: topSource: wsjAug 26th, 2018

Pope Francis prayed in ruined churches destroyed by the Islamic State during a historic first Papal visit to Iraq

Leaders of the IS terror c.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 7th, 2021

NewsWatch: Who was Qassem Soleimani, and why is his death a major development in U.S.-Middle East relations?

Qassem Soleimani, leader of the foreign wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in a U.S. airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport Friday domestic time, likely escalating long-brewing animosities between Tehran and Washington......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 3rd, 2020

Market Extra: Who was Qassem Soleimani, and why is his death a major development in U.S.-Middle East relations?

Qassem Soleimani, leader of the foreign wing of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was killed in a U.S. airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport Friday domestic time, likely escalating long-brewing animosities between Tehran and Washington......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 3rd, 2020

Saudi Arabia sentences 5 to death for US resident Khashoggi"s killing

Another three people were sentenced to prison for a combined 24 years, according to a statement read by the attorney general's office on Saudi state TV. No individual breakdown for the sentencing was given......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 23rd, 2019

The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the London Bridge knife terror attack

Associated Press The Islamic State has claimed responsibil.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 30th, 2019

A trusted member of Baghdadi"s inner circle turned against him and led US commandos to the Islamic State leader"s hideout

  Associated Press A member of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's inner circle was key to helping US commandos execute the raid on Baghdadi's compound on Saturday, The Washington Post report.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 29th, 2019

How Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi rose from a radical religious scholar to the brutal leader of the most powerful terrorist group in the world

Reuters President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US Special Forces killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and leader of the Islamic State, during a raid in the Idlib province of Syria on Satur.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 27th, 2019

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to have been killed in a US military strike

Reuters Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Bag.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderOct 27th, 2019

American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotage has potential terror links, prosecutors say

Prosecutors said the mechanic, Abdul-Majeed Marouf Ahmed Alani, had videos on his cell phone depicting Islamic State members committing murder......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsSep 18th, 2019

Iraq Sentences French ISIS Fighters To Death

Three French citizens who joined ISIS and have been sentenced to death in Iraq, after being found guilty of joining the Islamic militant group.  The men, Kevin Gonot, Leonard Lopez and Salim Machou were three of 14 French nationals belongi.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 26th, 2019

Man Said to Be Islamic State Leader Calls Sri Lanka Bombings Revenge

Islamic State released a video Monday of a man the militant group identified as its chief, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Islamic State released a video M.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneApr 29th, 2019

Islamic State claims responsibility for Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that left more than 320 dead

AP As the death toll from the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka rose to 321 on T.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 23rd, 2019

More than 70 countries commit to combat terror financing

Ministers from more than 70 countries are discussing ways to combat financing for the Islamic State group and Al-Qaida at an international conference in Paris......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 26th, 2018

International conference to combat terror financing in Paris

Ministers from more than 70 countries are discussing ways to combat financing for the Islamic State group and Al-Qaida at an international conference in Paris......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsApr 26th, 2018

Software better at tackling Islamic State propaganda, says Facebook

So far this year, the median time it took for new detection tools to uncover freshly uploaded terror content was less than a minute, according to the executives.....»»

Category: topSource: business-standardApr 24th, 2018

Suspect in Paris Attacks Convicted in Brussels Shootout

The only suspected assailant still alive after the 2015 Islamic State attacks in Paris was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Monday for his involvement months later in a shootout with police officers in Belgium......»»

Category: topSource: wsjApr 23rd, 2018

Former Morehouse President Louis Sullivan, Atlanta leaders reflect on Barbara Bush"s legacy

Barbara Bush never lived in Georgia, but the former First Lady's life and death made a substantial impact on some of the Peach State's leaders. One such leader was Dr. Louis Sullivan, the former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services under Ge.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 18th, 2018