ISIS Beheads 82-Year-Old Archeologist Who Refused to Give up Ancient Palmyra
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) beheaded Khaled Asaad, a beloved archaeologist, in Palmyra. The 82-year-old lived and working in the UNESCO Heritage Site for over 50 years.
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Syrian Refugees Outnumber Turkish Citizens in 10 Cities
A Turkish official told Hürriyet Daily News populations of Syrian refugees are quickly outnumbering local citizens in numerous Turkish cities.
Off-Duty Cop Chauffeured Patrick Kane Night of Alleged Rape
Off-duty police officer and longtime family friend Lieutenant Thomas English drove Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane around on August 2nd, the night he allegedly raped a woman.
Kayla Mueller’s ISIS Ordeal Latest in History’s Long Line of Female Christian Martyrs
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) confirmed American humanitarian worker Kayla Mueller’s death in February. Since then, her family revealed that her Christian faith kept her going through the hell the terrorist group put her through.
‘Sun Girls’: Yazidi Singer Forms All-Female Brigade to Fight ISIS
Yazidi singer Xate Shingali has formed an all-female brigade to fight against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Iraq. The terrorist group targets Yazidis since they consider them “devil-worshippers” and kidnap females for the sex slave market.
Egyptian Minister of Education: ‘Unacceptable’ to Impose Hijab on Young Girls
Egyptian Education Minister Moheb Al-Refaei over the weekend decried the Islamic hijab worn by girls as “unacceptable,” leading to rumors the Ministry would ban the garment from elementary schools. A spokesperson from the Ministry denied this claim on Egyptian television Sunday night.
Obama Administration Warns China over Covert Agents in U.S.
The Obama administration warned the Chinese government to follow United States laws when using covert agents in the U.S. to pressure expatriates to return to China. The warning comes a month before President Xi Jingping’s state visit to Washington, D.C.
Osama bin Laden Tapes Show Love for Gandhi, Hatred Towards Moderate Muslims
Osama bin Laden left behind over 1,500 cassette tapes after he fled Afghanistan in 2001. The tapes show the radical Islamist responsible for the murder of over 4,000 Americans admired non-violent Mahatma Gandhi and a Jewish singer.
Kayla Mueller Refused to Flee ISIS Captivity to Protect Others
A young Yazidi sex slave told The Independent that American hostage Kayla Mueller refused to escape the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) to save the Yazidis held with her.
Lindsey Graham: ‘I Understand the Military Better Than Anyone Else Running’
On his SiriusXM Patriot show, David Webb spoke with Republican presidential candidate South Carolina Sen. Senator Lindsey Graham was part of his “Person Behind the Policies” segment. Webb asked Graham, who is polling at one percent, about his strategy and how he can win Iowa.
ISIS Chief Baghdadi Used American Hostage Kayla Mueller as Sex Slave
ABC News is reporting that Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi repeatedly raped American hostage Kayla Mueller while she was under ISIS control. The terrorist group murdered the young woman earlier this year.
Christians Joining Israeli Defense Forces at Record Pace
Israeli Christians are enrolling in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) at a record pace. There could be as many as 200 in 2016.
Australia Might Join in Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria
Prime Minister Tony Abbott confirmed that Australia might join the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS) in Syria along Turkey’s border.
LISTEN: The Russian ‘CIA’ Intercept that Everyone is Laughing About, Claims U.S. Govt Shot Down MH17
Russian propaganda tabloid Komsomolskaya Pravda published “evidence” that “proves” the CIA shot down Malaysia Airlines MH17 over Ukraine in July 2014. There is only one problem… it is so fake, and so poorly done that English speakers around the world
Christians Used as ‘Form of Currency’ by ISIS as Mass Kidnappings Continue
Christians in the Middle East still live in fear as the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) remains unchallenged in Iraq and Syria. Christian organizations are attempting to help Christians, but for many, it is too late.
ATP Fines Nick Kyrgios for Vulgar Comment About Stan Wawrinka’s Girlfriend
Australian tennis player apologized to Swiss player Stan Wawrinka due to a lewd and disgusting remark about the French Open’s alleged new girlfriend. The ATP responded with a fine.
Tianjin: China Cracks Down on State Media Critics, International Reporters
The Chinese government is censoring media and citizen coverage of the deadly explosion in Tianjin. Reports are circulating of Weibo accounts critical of Chinese media being shut down, and CNN’s Will Ripley was forced off the air by angry alleged relatives of victims.
Syrian Rebels Claim Bashar Al-Assad Used Napalm in Recent Attack
Syrian opposition groups claim President Bashar al-Assad recently used napalm gas on Daraya, which is six miles southeast of Damascus.
Report: Peshmerga Claims ISIS Used Chemical Weapons
Iraqi Peshmerga officials told Kurdish media outlet Rudaw that the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) is using chemical weapons against Peshmerga soldiers in Makhmur, Iraq.
EA Sports Removes Patrick Kane from ‘NHL 16’ Video Game Cover over Rape Allegations
EA Sports announced that Chicago Blackhawks player Patrick Kane will not appear on the cover of “NHL 16” with his teammate Jonathan Toews because of rape allegations involving Kane near Buffalo, New York. It was going to be the first time two players appeared on the cover.
ISIS Posts List of 2,000 People They Killed in the Last Year
A rival rebel group in Iraq claims the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) executed over 300 employees of the Electoral Commission, including 50 women, in Mosul, and have since posted a shortlist of the people they have killed in the past year.
Saudi Arabia Rejects Russia’s Plea to Involve Assad in Anti-ISIS Fight
The Russian government has failed to convince anyone to work Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to fight against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), with the latest rejection coming from Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir, who told Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov his country will not ally themselves with Assad.
Russia Threatens to Ban Reddit over ‘How to Grow Narcotic Plants’ Thread
The Russian government may ban the website community Reddit, it warned, after a thread informed readers how to grow narcotic plants.
Indian Farmers to Government: Give Us Money or Let Us Kill Ourselves
Over 25,000 Indian farmers in Mathura, India, want permission to commit suicide if they do not receive any compensation from the government.
Russian Foreign Minister: U.S. Should Work with Bashar Al-Assad Against ISIS
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov demanded the U.S. work with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to fight the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). He recently criticized the U.S. for leading a coalition against the terrorist group without authorization from the regime.
