Following death of terror leader, Washington makes further moves to protect area's oil fields from extremists, Syria, Russia

A handful of names stand out as possible successors to Islamic State chief, but experts say day-to-day operations won't be affected by leadership void

But Trump tweets photo of Belgian Malinois pooch, wounded while tracking down arch-terrorist killed in Sunday operation

Syrian Kurds say they made off with a pair of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's unmentionables to obtain DNA material confirming his identity, ahead of US raid that led to his death

French-initiated meeting, which follows US pullout and jihadist group leader's death, will 'look at next steps' to up coalition's 'presence in northeast Syria'

Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley says some soldiers to stay in Syria, where security situation 'remains complex'; can't confirm IS head died whimpering and crying

President calls family of US-Israeli reporter Steven Sotloff after press conference on mission that brought death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Homeland Security says it is at 'heightened' vigilance; British authorities reportedly increase monitoring of extremist suspects; Egyptian, Philippine authorities boost precautions

Killing of jihadist group's leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announced Sunday, sparks 'sense of satisfaction' for survivors and victims' families

In Kobani last year, The Times of Israel found a Kurdish people interested in Israeli life and hopeful for a peaceful future. That hope was to be dashed