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Islamic State Reportedly Executes Two Syrian Boys for Eating During Ramadan
The militant group this week also released gruesome photos and video of the executions of captives by drowning, rocket launcher, and beheading.
Egypt Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Targets in Retaliation for Beheadings
After 21 Christian Egyptians were apparently beheaded in a video released by the Islamic State on Sunday, Egypt today struck back with airstrikes on the group in Libya.
Islamic State Cleric Facing Trial for Objecting to Jordanian Pilot’s Death by Fire
Many Muslim leaders, even within militant ranks, have condemned the burning execution of Lt. Muath al-Kasaesbeh, saying the act goes against Islamic principles.
Islamic State Video Purportedly Shows Beheading of Japanese Hostage Kenji Goto
A video released Saturday appears to show the masked militant known as "Jihadi John" executing Kenji Goto, a Japanese journalist kidnapped in Syria.
Islamic State Killed Family That Wouldn’t Allow Daughter to Marry Fighter
Islamic State militants kidnapped girl after killing her family because they wouldn't let her marry former commander of Free Syrian Army.
Islamic State Video Claims Another US Hostage Has Been Beheaded
New footage released by the militant group shows the mass decapitation of dozens of Syrian soldiers, and claims that American hostage Peter Kassig has been beheaded.
French Judges Arrive in Algeria to Investigate Unsolved Beheading of Monks
The visit coincides with an autopsy that may help determine whether a radical Islamist group or the Algerian army should be held responsible for mysterious killings that occurred in 1996.
Parents of Endangered US Hostage Make Plea to Islamic State
Peter Kassig, a 26-year-old American aid worker, appeared in the beheading video of Alan Henning that was released Friday by the militant group.
Islamic State Releases 49 Turkish Hostages While Fate of British Aid Worker Remains Unclear
An unconfirmed report claimed the Islamic State may have beheaded a second British hostage Saturday, the same day the militants released 49 other hostages unharmed.
Australia's Foiling of an Alleged Islamic State Beheading Plot Raises Questions
The plot was to kidnap a random Australian citizen, and film them being beheaded in a bustling public space, before putting the footage up online.
Britain Resists Pressure to Join US Airstrikes Against Islamic State After Beheading
British PM David Cameron vowed to "hunt down those responsible" for killing David Haines, but remained hesitant to join the US air campaign against the Islamic State.
Islamic State Beheads British Hostage David Haines
A video released by the militant group Saturday appears to show the gruesome execution of a 44-year-old British aid worker.