(CNN) For the first time in almost a year, ISIS has released what it says is a new audio message from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. The audio message was published by ISIS media wing al-Furqan on Wednesday. "US Central Command is aware of the alleged audio recording," Central Command spokesperson Capt. When asked whether that meant US officials believe the ISIS leader is alive, Urban said, "Yes." The audio recording runs for about 55 minutes.

Source: CNN August 22, 2018 21:55 UTC