Islamic State group calls for attacking civilians

By DIAA HADIDMAAMOUN YOUSSEF

Published September 22, 2014 7:57pm ET

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Islamic State group calls for attacking civilians — FILE - In this undated file image posted on a militant website on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, which has been verified and is consistent with other AP reporting, fighters from the al-Qaida linked Islamic State group, march in Raqqa, Syria. The Islamic State group will likely take center stage when more than 140 heads of state of government convene for the U.N. General Assembly the week of Sept. 22. (AP Photo/File) | Uncredited

BEIRUT (AP) — The Islamic State group’s spokesman said its fighters are ready to battle a U.S.-led military coalition, casting it as a historic clash between Muslims and their enemies and calling for attacks at home and abroad.

Abu Mohammed al-Adnani’s 42-minute audio statement, which appeared to be a rallying cry, was the group’s latest response to efforts by U.S. President Barack Obama to form a global coalition against it.

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