Islamic Maghreb

Why are al-Qaeda-inspired groups like Islamic State growing?

Al-Qaeda's core leadership has been diminished by American drone strikes and the US raid that killed bin Laden two years ago in Pakistan. However, the group's affiliates operate more autonomously today.

Islamic State supporter warns US and allies of attacks

The posting used religious language and said the author was speaking from a "blessed pulpit" but it was not clear what influence he had on the actions of Islamic State.