"I took revenge against those who spilled blood. Putin spilled blood, planes carried out bombings," the 38-year-old woman...
When Islamic State posted this footage online on Dec. 2, it brought the distant Syria conflict home to ordinary Russians.
The Taliban, a fierce enemy of Islamic State, had issued a statement denying any involvement
It was not immediately clear whether the men were seized by Abu Sayyaf
Residents of the Jordanian hostage's hometown are concerned over his fate, after a second Japanese hostage was beheaded by the...
Jakarta said seven Indonesian sailors had been kidnapped at sea off the southern Philippines, in waters where Abu Sayyaf is...
A video purportedly made by Islamic State and posted on social media sites on Sunday appeared to show militants shooting...
He is seen holding a piece of paper with a handwritten message in Japanese that says: "Please help. This is the last chance...
IS said "a squad of the soldiers of the caliphate" opened fire on the police van and then made off with...
Abu Sayyaf does not normally free hostages unless a ransom is paid.
Police and military officials said it was unclear whether or not a ransom was paid for the men
Islamic State militants said they had beheaded a second Japanese hostage, journalist Kenji Goto, prompting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to vow...