Offensives against the Islamic State’s Afghan branch have brought it down to several hundred fighters, officials say. But they warn that the group’s cruelty is still a threat.
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U.S. Drone Strikes Stymie ISIS in Southern Libya
Several recent military airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in southern Libya have seriously disrupted the terrorist group’s efforts to reorganize and carry out strikes there.
Experts Divided on Authenticity of Islamic State Receipts
A Times article based on documents recovered by a researcher reported that ISIS made payments to members of a rival group.
U.S. Struggles to Keep Allies in Fight Against ISIS in Syria
Trump praises mission to protect oil fields while top national security aides seek to retain allies in Syria after death of top ISIS leader.
A Wife of al-Baghdadi Is Captured by Turkey, Erdogan Says
The Turkish president said his forces had detained several family members of the ISIS leader who died in a raid.
Turkey Captures Sister of Islamic State Chief Killed in Raid
The authorities hope al-Baghdadi’s sister may provide a trove of intelligence.
ISIS Names New Leader and Confirms al-Baghdadi’s Death
Almost nothing is known about the new leader of the Islamic State, including who he really is. The group’s announcement also warned America not to be happy.
How ISIS Changed France
The Islamic State’s crimes, and the fear they instilled, have long since woven themselves into the fabric of French life.
Hundreds of U.S. Troops Leaving, and Also Arriving in, Syria
Once the comings and goings are done, the number of U.S. forces in Syria is expected to reach about 900 — close to the 1,000 troops on the ground when President Trump ordered the withdrawal.
ISIS Leader Paid Rival for Protection but Was Betrayed by His Own
The world’s most wanted terrorist, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was so worried about security that he only trusted a handful of aides and family members. One of them betrayed him.