Kurdish Forces to Attack Islamic State from Captured Syrian Military Base
Kurdish forces are planning to use a key Syrian military base in northeast Syria to launch an attack on the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS).
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Turkish Airlines Kick ‘Unruly’ Russian Women off Flight to Bahrain
Turkish Airlines removed two Russian women from a flight to Bahrain at Atatürk Airport on January 10 due to “unruly behavior.”
Islamic State Member Bombed Istanbul: Turkish Prime Minister
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced the suspected bomber in İstanbul is a member of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Vladimir Putin Defends Crimea Invasion: ‘We Have Not Gone to War’
Russian President Vladimir Putin defended Russia’s annexation of Crimea but also pushed for more cooperation against terrorism in an interview with German publication Bild.
Sierra Leone: Official Pilloried for Deal to Import Tons of Trash from Lebanon
A Sierra Leonean journalist is confirming that presidential advisor Alhaji Kargbo independently signed an agreement to take in potentially hundreds of thousands of tons of garbage from Lebanon, currently struggling to meet its people’s waste management needs.
Turkey Claims Russian Among Dozens Arrested in Islamic State Raid
Turkish officials have arrested 33 alleged members of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Istanbul and southern Adana province, including a Russian national. Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Russia have reached a historic low in the past six months.
Syria to Join UN Peace Talks Only If ‘Terrorists’ Are Not Invited
Officials in Syria have announced they are ready to participate in peace talks in Geneva, but will not attend if the UN also invites the opposition.
President Obama Invites Syrian Refugee to State of the Union
President Barack Obama has invited Syrian refugee Refaai Hamo, 55, to sit in Michelle Obama’s box during the State of the Union address.
Islamic State Woman Tortures Syrian Girl to Death for ‘Dress Code’ Violation
A female member of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has tortured a Syrian girl to death for violating dress code.
In Christmas Message, Egyptian President Vows to Restore All Coptic Churches
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi celebrated Christmas with Coptic Christians, issuing a speech in which he pledged to rebuild churches torn down by Islamists.
‘Where Are You?’: Iranians Mock African Nation of Djibouti for Cutting Ties
Iranians took to social media to mock Djibouti after the small country located in the Horn of Africa cut ties with Tehran.
Greek Christians Celebrate End of Christmas with Frigid Swim in Istanbul
Greek Orthodox Christians celebrated the end of the Christmas season in Turkey with a spectacular display, retrieving a wooden cross from the frigid waters of the Golden Horn.
Coca-Cola Includes Crimea in Russian Map, Ukraine Demands Boycott
Ukrainians have expressed outrage after a Coca-Cola ad on a Russian social media website featured Crimea on the Russian map. The American business, though, claims a marketing agency changed the map without permission.
BBC Reporter Ventures into Boko Haram Forest Said to Hide Chibok Girls
The BBC’s Jimeh Saleh returned to Maiduguri, Nigeria, where he was born, and traveled into Boko Haram territory with the Nigerian Army.
UN Faces Allegations of Peacekeeper Sexual Abuse of Boys as Young as Nine
New sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against UN peacekeepers in Central Africa Republic (CAR) as officials investigate previous claims.
Iraq Nominates Escaped Islamic State Sex Slave for Nobel Peace Prize
The Iraqi government has nominated Yazidi Nadia Murad Basee Taha, who was abused as a sex slave by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), for the Nobel Peace Prize.
‘Busy Watching Some Porns’: Twitter Users Reject Islamic State Recruitment Call
While the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) terrorist group has developed a reputation for successfully recruiting using social media, this week, a call from “caliph” Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi—demanding more Muslims join the jihadist group—was met with a chorus of mockery and jeers.
Islamic State Female Brigade Mutilates, Kills Breastfeeding Mom
Members of the female Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) brigade mutilated and butchered a mom who breastfed her child in Raqqa, Syria, according to reports.
Boko Haram Uses Female Bombers to Kill More Than 80 Nigerians
Numerous Boko Haram attacks in Maiduguri, many featuring female suicide bombers, killed close to 80 people in the last few days.
Turkish Kurds Demand Self-Rule as PKK-Fueled Violence Escalates
Turkey’s Kurdish population is demanding self-rule days after continued violence has killed many Turkish soldiers and Kurdish militants.
Vladimir Putin Debuts Cologne, 2016 Calendar for New Year
A 2016 calendar and a cologne inspired by Russian President Vladimir Putin are the latest items for sale that Russians can purchase in order to “celebrate” him.
China Banishes French Journalist for Exposé on Uyghurs
The Chinese government passed an “antiterrorism” law right after they announced they will not renew press credentials for French journalist Ursula Gauthier after she criticized their treatment of the Muslim Uighur minority.
Iraqi Christians Celebrate Christmas in Kurdistan
Christians in Iraqi Kurdistan were determined to keep their Christmas Christian traditions, even though attacks from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) and al-Qaeda have decimated the population.
Smelly Farts, Nervous Woman–Cop Find 8lbs of Meth Wrapped as Christmas Gifts
Rogers County K9 Deputy Scotty Moree and his dog Jack discovered over 8 pounds of meth wrapped as Christmas presents in the trunk of a car.
PHOTOS: Despite Persecution, Christians Observe Christmas in the Middle East
The world celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ on December 25, including Christians in the Middle East, where–despite persecution or threats–they celebrated the birthday of their Savior.
