(Reuters)- Support for the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS or ISIL) increased after U.S. airstrikes began in Iraq and the militant group may take more hostages to try to force concessions from Washington, the FBI director told Congress on Wednesday. ISIS is "committed to...

By Abdullah Al Ghadawi; Translation by Dani Murad (Zaman Al Wasl)- In a pre-emptive move to the anticipated international strikes on its headquarters in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State “IS” and according to well-informed sources has put a phase...

By Tom Perry BEIRUT, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Islamic State has gone underground in its Syrian stronghold since President Barack Obama authorised U.S. air strikes on the group in Syria, disappearing from the streets, redeploying weapons and fighters,...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wary House lawmakers are on track to give President Barack Obama authority to order U.S. military training and arms for moderate rebels confronting the growing danger of Islamic State militants in Syria. Obama was likely to get his wish in a vote Wednesday...