ISIS, ISIL and Daesh: What’s the difference and why it matters

WASHINGTON (MEDIA GENERAL) – Deadly jihadist attacks inspired by a group known as the Islamic State are spreading around the globe and dominating headlines.
More than a decade into its ruthless ascent to fame and power, the group’s name remains unclear.
President Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have juggled the terms ‘ISIS,’ ‘ISIL’ and, recently, ‘Daesh.’ Several news organizations also use “Islamic State.”
While