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Two Potential Terrorist Attacks Mar New Year's Day

New Year's Day celebrations were critically disrupted by horrific terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, resulting in multiple casualties and raising national security concerns.

Former U.S. Soldier Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Planning to Help ISIS

A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 14 years for trying to aid ISIS in planning attacks against U.S. soldiers.

Man charged with plotting shooting at a Jewish center on anniversary of Hamas attack

A Pakistani man plotted a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, motivated by ISIS, highlighting ongoing threats of hate-fueled terrorism.

Driver in Ramming Attack Made Trips to New Orleans and Abroad

New Orleans attack perpetrated by an Army veteran who recorded the area beforehand, killing 14 and alarming the city.

U.S. AG: Brooklyn Jewish center target of failed ISIS-linked terror plot

A Pakistani national was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack against a Jewish center in Brooklyn.

Live updates: Biden says New Orleans attacker appeared to be inspired by ISIS

The New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS, leading to a deadly truck attack that killed 15 and injured 35 during New Year's celebrations.

Two Potential Terrorist Attacks Mar New Year's Day

New Year's Day celebrations were critically disrupted by horrific terrorist attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, resulting in multiple casualties and raising national security concerns.

Former U.S. Soldier Is Sentenced to 14 Years for Planning to Help ISIS

A former U.S. soldier was sentenced to 14 years for trying to aid ISIS in planning attacks against U.S. soldiers.

Man charged with plotting shooting at a Jewish center on anniversary of Hamas attack

A Pakistani man plotted a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn, motivated by ISIS, highlighting ongoing threats of hate-fueled terrorism.

Driver in Ramming Attack Made Trips to New Orleans and Abroad

New Orleans attack perpetrated by an Army veteran who recorded the area beforehand, killing 14 and alarming the city.

U.S. AG: Brooklyn Jewish center target of failed ISIS-linked terror plot

A Pakistani national was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack against a Jewish center in Brooklyn.

Live updates: Biden says New Orleans attacker appeared to be inspired by ISIS

The New Orleans attacker was inspired by ISIS, leading to a deadly truck attack that killed 15 and injured 35 during New Year's celebrations.
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#violence

Tracing the New Orleans Attacker's Secret Radicalization

Jabbar, once a decorated Army veteran, radicalized to commit a deadly attack in New Orleans, revealing hidden extremism.

How Crazy Was The Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber? | Defector

Reports on violence often sensationalize connections to extremism, overlooking the individual's unique motivations and circumstances.

ISIL claims responsibility for deadly Kabul attack

ISIS claimed a suicide bombing in Kabul targeting Taliban prosecution, reflecting ongoing hostility despite overall reduced violence since the Taliban's takeover.

Tracing the New Orleans Attacker's Secret Radicalization

Jabbar, once a decorated Army veteran, radicalized to commit a deadly attack in New Orleans, revealing hidden extremism.

How Crazy Was The Las Vegas Cybertruck Bomber? | Defector

Reports on violence often sensationalize connections to extremism, overlooking the individual's unique motivations and circumstances.

ISIL claims responsibility for deadly Kabul attack

ISIS claimed a suicide bombing in Kabul targeting Taliban prosecution, reflecting ongoing hostility despite overall reduced violence since the Taliban's takeover.
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#new-orleans

FBI says deadly New Orleans attack suspect acted alone. And, the House speaker vote

The FBI confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in the New Orleans attack, reversing previous statements about his involvement with others.

President Biden Says Dead New Orleans Terror Suspect Inspired' By ISIS, Posted Video About Islamic Terror Group Hours Before Attack That Killed 15

Biden expresses solidarity with New Orleans following a deadly ISIS-inspired attack, emphasizing national grief and the importance of investigation.

Marin firefighter in New Orleans describes scene after deadly truck attack

A tragic attack occurred on New Orleans' Bourbon Street, leaving 15 dead, with the suspect being inspired by ISIS.

Friday Briefing

Bourbon Street reopened cautiously after a tragic attack, demonstrating resilience amidst heightened security.

FBI says deadly New Orleans attack suspect acted alone. And, the House speaker vote

The FBI confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar acted alone in the New Orleans attack, reversing previous statements about his involvement with others.

President Biden Says Dead New Orleans Terror Suspect Inspired' By ISIS, Posted Video About Islamic Terror Group Hours Before Attack That Killed 15

Biden expresses solidarity with New Orleans following a deadly ISIS-inspired attack, emphasizing national grief and the importance of investigation.

Marin firefighter in New Orleans describes scene after deadly truck attack

A tragic attack occurred on New Orleans' Bourbon Street, leaving 15 dead, with the suspect being inspired by ISIS.

Friday Briefing

Bourbon Street reopened cautiously after a tragic attack, demonstrating resilience amidst heightened security.
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#syria

President Biden gives White House address on the dramatic events in Syria

The fall of Assad's regime marks a historic opportunity for Syria, while U.S. involvement remains crucial to counter ISIS threats and support regional allies.

Trump and Biden on Syria: Maybe not so different

Trump's isolationist stance on Syria reflects a likely continuity in military strategy between his administration and Biden's.

What to know about camps in Syria holding families of ISIS fighters

The future of Kurdish allies and thousands of detained suspects in Syria remains uncertain following the consolidation of power by new leaders.

America's allies in Syria hope they can sway Trump's decisions about US troops there

US troops remain in Syria to counter ISIS, but Trump's return raises concerns about possible military withdrawal and regional instability.

Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad's ouster

The future of the SDF and its territory remains uncertain following the rise of new leadership in Syria and ongoing negotiations.

U.S. military mission in Syria will pose an early dilemma for Trump

The collapse of Assad's regime creates uncertainty for U.S. military mission in Syria, complicating future strategies against ISIS and regional tensions.

President Biden gives White House address on the dramatic events in Syria

The fall of Assad's regime marks a historic opportunity for Syria, while U.S. involvement remains crucial to counter ISIS threats and support regional allies.

Trump and Biden on Syria: Maybe not so different

Trump's isolationist stance on Syria reflects a likely continuity in military strategy between his administration and Biden's.

What to know about camps in Syria holding families of ISIS fighters

The future of Kurdish allies and thousands of detained suspects in Syria remains uncertain following the consolidation of power by new leaders.

America's allies in Syria hope they can sway Trump's decisions about US troops there

US troops remain in Syria to counter ISIS, but Trump's return raises concerns about possible military withdrawal and regional instability.

Syria's U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad's ouster

The future of the SDF and its territory remains uncertain following the rise of new leadership in Syria and ongoing negotiations.

U.S. military mission in Syria will pose an early dilemma for Trump

The collapse of Assad's regime creates uncertainty for U.S. military mission in Syria, complicating future strategies against ISIS and regional tensions.
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#yazidi

Yazidi woman kidnapped by IS freed from Gaza after decade in captivity

A 21-year-old Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS was rescued from Gaza after a decade-long ordeal, with US and others involved in the operation.

A Yazidi woman enslaved by ISIS is reunited with her kids after years of separation

The Yazidi community continues to suffer, with many women still missing or facing trauma 10 years after the ISIS genocide.

Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza 10 years after being taken captive by ISIL

The rescue operation for a Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS involved cooperation from Iraq, the US, Jordan, and Israel amidst complex geopolitical tensions.

Yazidi Woman Taken Captive by ISIS Has Been Rescued in Gaza, Israel Says

The Israeli military rescued a Yazidi woman from Gaza after 10 years of captivity, showcasing international cooperation in humanitarian missions.

Germany: Iraqi couple accused of abusing Yazidi girls DW 12/30/2024

An Iraqi couple faces charges of enslavement and war crimes for abusing Yazidi girls, reflecting the ongoing atrocities committed against this minority.

Yazidi woman kidnapped by IS freed from Gaza after decade in captivity

A 21-year-old Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS was rescued from Gaza after a decade-long ordeal, with US and others involved in the operation.

A Yazidi woman enslaved by ISIS is reunited with her kids after years of separation

The Yazidi community continues to suffer, with many women still missing or facing trauma 10 years after the ISIS genocide.

Yazidi woman rescued from Gaza 10 years after being taken captive by ISIL

The rescue operation for a Yazidi woman kidnapped by ISIS involved cooperation from Iraq, the US, Jordan, and Israel amidst complex geopolitical tensions.

Yazidi Woman Taken Captive by ISIS Has Been Rescued in Gaza, Israel Says

The Israeli military rescued a Yazidi woman from Gaza after 10 years of captivity, showcasing international cooperation in humanitarian missions.

Germany: Iraqi couple accused of abusing Yazidi girls DW 12/30/2024

An Iraqi couple faces charges of enslavement and war crimes for abusing Yazidi girls, reflecting the ongoing atrocities committed against this minority.
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#kurdish-forces

Raqqa, former Islamic State stronghold, faces regime change in Syria under shadow of Turkey

Raqqa's transition from a war-torn city to a place of cautious renewal faces new fears of Turkish military aggression.

U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns

U.S. abandonment of Kurdish allies risks ISIS resurgence amid ongoing conflict in Syria.

Raqqa, former Islamic State stronghold, faces regime change in Syria under shadow of Turkey

Raqqa's transition from a war-torn city to a place of cautious renewal faces new fears of Turkish military aggression.

U.S. Strategy on Syria Risks ISIS Resurgence, Kurdish General Warns

U.S. abandonment of Kurdish allies risks ISIS resurgence amid ongoing conflict in Syria.
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Explosion in Afghanistan Kills Minister in Highest-Profile Blast Since Taliban's Return

Khalil Haqqani's death represents a major event in the ongoing violence in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

Biden says U.S., allies working to stabilize Syria after Assad regime's collapse

The U.S. continues airstrikes against ISIS in Syria as a response to destabilization caused by Assad's regime fall.

The US military struck 75 ISIS targets in Syria as Assad's government fell

The US military conducted airstrikes against ISIS in Syria following the fall of Assad's government.

US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad's fall

US air strikes aim to dismantle ISIS amidst political shifts in Syria after Assad's government collapse.
Biden highlights both risk and opportunity following Assad's fall, seeking cooperative efforts to aid Syria's future.
#iraq

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

The joint U.S.-Iraqi operation underscores ISIS's resurgence and the ongoing collaborative effort to combat terrorism in the region.

Four Islamic State leaders killed in August raid in Iraq, U.S. says

Four ISIS leaders were killed in a U.S.-Iraqi operation designed to disrupt terrorist activities in Iraq and enhance security.

U.S.-Led Coalition in Iraq to Wind Down Its Mission

The U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq will end its mission within two years, transitioning to a bilateral security partnership.

U.S. and Iraqi Commandos Targeted ISIS in Sprawling Operation

The joint U.S.-Iraqi operation underscores ISIS's resurgence and the ongoing collaborative effort to combat terrorism in the region.

Four Islamic State leaders killed in August raid in Iraq, U.S. says

Four ISIS leaders were killed in a U.S.-Iraqi operation designed to disrupt terrorist activities in Iraq and enhance security.

U.S.-Led Coalition in Iraq to Wind Down Its Mission

The U.S.-led military coalition in Iraq will end its mission within two years, transitioning to a bilateral security partnership.
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"This Alabaster Grave" by Photographer Cengiz Yar

Cengiz Yar's work captures the pain and destruction of Mosul, questioning the impact of war on civilian lives.

The cement company that paid millions to IS: was Lafarge complicit in crimes against humanity?

Lafarge's Syrian subsidiary engaged in a secret partnership with ISIS, paying them for protection to keep operations running during the civil war.

American Mother by Colum McCann with Diane Foley audiobook review grit in the face of unspeakable cruelty

Diane Foley's memoir portrays her personal struggle and resilience following her son James's murder by ISIS, emphasizing themes of loss, love, and perseverance.

Racing the Clock to Document ISIS Genocide of Iraq's Yazidis

Urgent excavation of Yazidi mass graves in Iraq is hindered by government pressure to conclude investigations and shift focus away from ISIS atrocities.

I Was Held Hostage by ISIS With Steven Sotloff. He Was the Bravest Among Us

Steven Sotloff's bravery and commitment to justice during captivity have left a lasting impact, remembered for his strength and integrity even in the face of death.
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