
Syria blamed the U.S.-led coalition for the deaths of three soldiers on Sunday night after warplanes attacked their camp. The Pentagon insists Russian forces, however, not Americans, conducted the airstrike. Russia is a staunch ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
by Mary Chastain8 Dec 2015, 9:30 PM PST0

Muslim women in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, have launched a campaign to encourage non-Muslims to become familiar with the hijab and why they wear it.
by Dr. Susan Berry8 Dec 2015, 9:08 PM PST0

U.S. NAVAL BASE GUANTÁNAMO BAY, CUBA—Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and his fellow alleged al-Qaeda travelers—Walid Muhammad Salih, Mubarak Bin Attash, Ramzi Bin Al Shibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam Al Hawsawi—appeared in high spirits Tuesday.
by Jordan Schachtel8 Dec 2015, 7:02 PM PST0

In a portion of an interview that aired on ABC’s “World News Tonight” with Barbara Walters, Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump argued his so-called short-term ban on Muslims entering the United States was the right thing to do and insisted
by Jeff Poor8 Dec 2015, 4:40 PM PST0

In a recent interview with popular, nationally-syndicated talk radio host Sean Hannity, Marco Rubio misrepresented his position on curbing migration from jihadist countries.
by Julia Hahn8 Dec 2015, 4:15 PM PST0

Tuesday on “MTP Daily,” Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush said his rival Donald Trump’s call to ban Muslims from entering the United States were “dog whistle proposals” being used to capitalize on the public’s fears. Bush said, “He’s not going to be
by Pam Key8 Dec 2015, 3:03 PM PST0

Representative André Carson (D-IN) stated that terrorists infiltrating the refugee program “doesn’t concern me. What concerns me is you have the demagoguery taking place from people seeking to become president of the United States” that is “putting people, i.e. Muslims,
by Ian Hanchett8 Dec 2015, 2:47 PM PST0

An Iraqi national who is believed to have smuggled jihadists into Europe has been arrested as part of a wider anti-terror sweep after being heard planning further terror attacks. Majid Muhamad, a 45-year-old kebab shop owner, was arrested in the Italian city of
by Sarkis Zeronian8 Dec 2015, 2:09 PM PST0

The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Greater Los Angeles Area office (CAIR-LA) is helping Saira Khan obtain custody of her six-old month niece, the child left orphaned by the jihadist couple who massacred 14 people and wounded 21 others in a terrorist attack in San Bernardino last week.
by Edwin Mora8 Dec 2015, 1:55 PM PST0

Because it has caused a great deal of controversy (to put it mildly), it seems appropriate to quote the “Donald J. Trump Statement On Preventing Muslim Immigration” in full:
by John Hayward8 Dec 2015, 11:24 AM PST0

The nation’s efforts to screen refugees, asylum seekers and visitors are broken and expose the nation to potential terrorist attacks, says a report from The Investigative Project on Terrorism.
by Caroline May8 Dec 2015, 10:50 AM PST0

Huma Abedin, Hillary Clinton’s top personal aide, is accusing Donald Trump of “racism” for criticizing Islam’s violent doctrines, in a new email to Democratic supporters.
by Neil Munro8 Dec 2015, 10:31 AM PST0

The similarities between the jihad attack on our American Freedom Defense Initiative (AFDI) free speech event last May in Garland, Texas and the San Bernardino jihad slaughter are both striking and unnerving. Both events – our Muhammad Cartoon Contest and the San Bernardino Christmas party — offended Muslims. Both events violated the sharia: one was an art exhibit with depictions of Muhammad in art and literature over the past 1400 years, and the other celebrated a Christian holiday. Both deeply offensive to Muslims.
by Pamela Geller8 Dec 2015, 10:22 AM PST0

Over 1,000 people joined Cal State University San Bernardino students and alumni on Monday evening for an emotional and tearful candlelight vigil to remember the 14 lives cut short by terrorists Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik last week.
by Adelle Nazarian8 Dec 2015, 10:01 AM PST0

The Council on American Islamic Relations condemned GOP frontrunner Donald Trump’s proposal to stop Muslims from entering the United States “until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.”
by Alex Swoyer8 Dec 2015, 9:37 AM PST0

This month, the Islamic State’s monthly English-language magazine, The Dabiq, quoted three so-called American “crusaders,” including 2016 presidential candidate Rick Santorum.
by Dan Riehl8 Dec 2015, 7:40 AM PST0

Investigators have discovered a deposit of $28,500 made to the account of Syed Farook about two weeks before the San Bernardino jihad attack. It may prove to be further evidence of premeditation – and, depending on where the money came from, possible evidence of collusion.
by John Hayward8 Dec 2015, 7:20 AM PST0

In the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks, there has been increased pressure on social media companies to take down Islamist material to interfere with their recruiting efforts, but the companies are also worried about allegations of censorship.
by John Hayward8 Dec 2015, 7:06 AM PST0

Until Obama shows stronger leadership and vision, his call on Congress regarding Islamic State is just more buck-passing by the White House.
by Joel B. Pollak8 Dec 2015, 6:51 AM PST0

A senior politician from Germany’s Left Party has warned against doing “dirty deals” with Turkey’s President Erdogan, labeling him a “Godfather of terrorism”. Interviewed in Der Spiegel, Sahra Wagenknecht accused Turkey’s President Erdogan (pictured) of tacitly supporting Islamic State terrorism and refusing to
by Sarkis Zeronian8 Dec 2015, 6:01 AM PST0

Israeli customs officials have seized a shipment of 4,000 “jihadi dolls”–children’s plush toys dressed as radical Islamist protestors holding rocks, the Times of Israel reports.
by Joel B. Pollak8 Dec 2015, 6:00 AM PST0

In the weeks before the San Bernardino terror attack, $28,500 was deposited into the killers’ bank account, according to a report by Fox News’ Catherine Herridge and Pamela Browne.
by Joel B. Pollak8 Dec 2015, 5:42 AM PST0

President Obama called on the Muslim community in the United States and abroad to confront extremism in its midst, “without excuse.” That has some American Muslims fuming, and complaining that they are being unfairly singled out among other faiths, according to National Public Radio.
by Joel B. Pollak8 Dec 2015, 5:28 AM PST0

BRUSSELS —France urged its European Union partners on Tuesday to speed up efforts to cut off funds to extremists groups, nearly a month after the Paris attacks. “Every country is under threat of terrorism, and every country has to do
by AP8 Dec 2015, 4:55 AM PST0

In anticipation of the millions of pilgrims expected to come to Rome during the Jubilee Year, Rome authorities have initiated a counterterrorism program designed to instruct taxi drivers in the art of recognizing suspicious activities that could signal terroristic intent.
by Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.8 Dec 2015, 4:42 AM PST0