Islamic State group announces death of leader in Syria, names successor
- ISIS leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurayshi was killed in clashes with rival militants in northwestern Syria.
- Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi appointed as new leader of ISIS.
- Al-Qurayshi is fourth ISIS leader killed since group's founding in 2014.
- ISIS has declined after military efforts against it but still carries out global attacks.
- Death of al-Qurayshi comes after previous ISIS chiefs killed in Syria.