Islamic State fighters’ identity files are authentic, officials say

BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of files have surfaced with personal data on members of the Islamic State group — documents that might help authorities track down and prosecute foreign fighters who returned home after joining the extremists, or identify those who recruited them in the first place. Germany's federal criminal police said Thursday they are in possession of the files and believe they are authentic.

BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of files have surfaced with personal data on members of the Islamic State group — documents that might help authorities track down and prosecute foreign fighters who returned home after joining the extremists, or identify those who recruited them in the first place. Germany's federal criminal police said Thursday they are in possession of the files and believe they are authentic.…