Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi
Islamic State's Second-in-Command Killed by US Drone Strike Near Mosul
The militant known as Haji Mutazz was the senior deputy to IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leading operations for the insurgent group in Iraq and Syria.
Islamic State Tightens Grip on Qaddafi’s Hometown After Failed Uprising
Reports of beheadings and bodies strung up on poles have emerged following an attempted rebellion against Islamic State militants in the Libyan city of Sirte.
Islamic State Releases Gruesome Video Showing Mass Execution of Syrian Soldiers in Palmyra
The militant group released footage that shows teenagers shooting 25 regime soldiers at point-blank range in the ancient Syrian city's amphitheater.
Chechen Strongman Calls Islamic State Governorate in Caucasus a 'Bluff'
Analysts suggest that the Islamic State could fill a power void in the region's simmering insurgency and eventually help fund and organize attacks on Moscow and other cities around Russia.
The Taliban Tells the Islamic State to Get the Hell Out of Afghanistan
In a letter addressed to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his followers, the Taliban explains that they should all just try to get along.
Islamic State Takes Ramadi as Leader Purportedly Releases New Audio Recording
The Islamic State has reportedly captured the Iraqi city of Ramadi, hours after a recording emerged which claimed to feature Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi calling on supporters to take up arms.
Wounded Baghdadi Reportedly No Longer in Full Control of Islamic State
The reclusive militant commander has allegedly taken a step back after sustaining serious injuries from an airstrike in March.
Here’s Why China Should be Worried About the Islamic State
The militant group might be moving to expand its reach in Asia by attempting to recruit downtrodden Muslim domestic workers in Hong Kong.
Islamic State Accepts Boko Haram's Pledge of Allegiance and Claims their Caliphate Has Spread to Africa
The Nigerian militant group is the latest of at least 31 groups who have reportedly pledged support to the Islamic State since August. And their pledge has apparently been warmly received.
Is This the 'Final Push'? Chad and Niger Enter Nigeria to Tackle Boko Haram
A human rights researcher told VICE News that they're uncertain of the legal basis that the new offensive is operating under.
The Hangover News
This weekend, Boko Haram pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, and a man was caught sleeping on top of Parliament.
Islamic State Video Purportedly Shows Captured Kurdish Fighters Paraded in Cages
The Islamic State recently attacked Peshmerga fighters in Sinjar, and also attempted to storm the Ain al-Asad Air Base, where hundreds of US Marines are training Iraqi troops.