Pope Francis: ‘A Form of Genocide Is Taking Place’ Against Christians in the Middle East
During his three-nation South American tour, Pope Francis pleaded for the world to finally call the slaughter of thousands of Christians a genocide.
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UK Urges Its Citizens in Tunisia to Return Home Citing Possible Terror Attack
The UK government is urging its citizens in Tunisia to return home, saying, “A further terrorist attack is highly likely” and adding that the Tunisian authorities are unable to provide “adequate protection.”
What’s Wrong with Donald Trump
Donald Trump has catapulted to the top of the Republican Party Presidential polls because he saying in plain language what so many are thinking about immigration.
Turkish Writers Go On Trial for Printing Charlie Hebdo Cartoons
Facing up to four-and-a-half years in prison if found guilty, two Turkish newspaper commentators went on trial yesterday for illustrating columns with a cartoon of Mohammed. Charges of “inciting public hatred” and “insulting religious values” were brought against Ceyda Karan and
Turkish Journalists Go to Trial for Publishing Charlie Hebdo Cartoon
Turkey opened its trial against two journalists on Thursday for publishing the cover of French satirical publication Charlie Hebdo following the terrorist attack that took the lives of 11 people at the magazine’s headquarters. Hundreds of plaintiffs are alleging that, as Muslim readers, their personal offense at the images of Muhammad constitute a crime by the publishers.
Leaked Report: Commercial Pilots ‘Under Influence of Islamic State’
Two commercial airline pilots have fallen under the influence of IS after being radicalised online, Australian anti-terror police warn. The men, both Malaysian, are named in a leaked report as Tommy Abu Alfatih and Ridwan Agustin. The Times reports that
ISIS Deploying Special ‘Victory or Martyrdom’ Shock Troops
A new report unveils the effectiveness of the Islamic State’s new fanatical murder squads, shooting anyone with a “more attractive and compelling vision” who happens to come into range.
New al-Qaeda Leader Calls for Attack on the United States
The newest leader of al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch has called for a string of attacks on the United States in his first public speech as the newest military commander of a Yemen based al-Qaeda organization.
Pelosi on Obama Training 60 Rebels: ‘I Appreciate the Candor,’ Unlike Bush
Thursday at her weekly briefing, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said it was a “surprising number” when reacting to Tuesday’s testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee by Defense Secretary Ash Carter saying that a $500 million program has
New Boko Haram Rampage: 26 Throats Slit in Lake Chad Villages
A gruesome attack on villages near Lake Chad this week left 26 dead, as Boko Haram burned homes to the ground and slit the throats of anyone who stood in their way. The attack is the latest in a string of escalating violence in Nigeria and Chad exacerbated by Islamic State calls for more death during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Report: Boko Haram Willing to Trade Kidnapped Chibok Girls for Imprisoned Terrorists
Nigeria’s radical Islamic group Boko Haram announced they are willing to swap over 200 of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped in April 2014 for 16 terrorists who are being held by the government.
EU Official Says Migrant Boats Also Carry ISIS Terrorists
Michele Coninsx, the chief of the European Union’s agency that investigates terrorism, told the media that she has been given reports of ISIS-linked terrorists making their way into Europe on boats also carrying migrants.
Tunisia to Build 100-Mile Long Wall on Libya Border to Stop Terror
Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid has announced that Tunis plans on building a 100-mile long wall on the country’s Libyan border in an attempt to deter and prevent jihadists from attempting to infiltrate the state.
Report: 45 ISIS Fighters Killed by Poisoned Ramadan Meal
Reports surfaced from Iraqi media on Tuesday that 45 Islamic State (ISIS/IS/ISIL) jihadis were killed after ingesting an iftar meal commemorating the conclusion of Ramadan. It remains unclear whether the jihadis, who were breaking their Ramadan fast in Mosul, Iraq, died of food poisoning or intentional poisoning, Haaretz reports.
Islamic State Flag Should Not Be Banned As Britain Is A Free Country, Boris Johnson Tells Interviewer
Mayor of London and Conservative MP Boris Johnson has warned against legally banning the Islamic State (IS) flag because Britain is a “free country”. He agreed that he did not want to see the IS flag flown anywhere but said banning it
Spanish Woman Arrested for Running ISIS ‘Sex Slave’ Recruiting Operation
Spanish police announced the arrest of a woman identified only as “Silvia C.” on Tuesday, believed to have been in contact with Islamic State jihadists in Syria and responsible for recruiting women and girls as “sex slaves” for jihadis in the Middle East. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior released few details, stating the investigation that led to her arrest remains ongoing.
More Than 2,200 Russians Joined ISIS in Iraq, Syria
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Oleg Syromolotov announced this week that over 2,200 Russians are currently fighting with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS) terrorist group. The jihadists are spread out in Syria and Iraq.
With Another Shiite Mosque Bombing, ISIS Attempts to Build Base in Yemen
As the Shiite Houthi rebels who have taken over Sanaa continue to wage war against troops loyal to deposed Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, the Sunni Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) terrorist group has taken credit for another Shiite mosque bombing, stating that they plan to “take revenge” upon the Houthis for attempting to control the country.
Poll: Half of British Muslims May Be ISIS Sympathisers – Muslim Association Blames Tory Cuts
Despite the horrific actions of the Islamist terror group over the past 12 months, one and a half million British Muslims have been identified as potential supporters of Islamic State (IS) in a recently conducted poll. Support for the group in the UK
ISIS Crucifies Dozens for Breaking Ramadan Fast
Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) militants have crucified dozens of Syrian men and boys for breaking the Ramadan fast, according to reports.
‘Useless Window Dressing’: Government Guide to Spotting Student Radicals Slammed
The home office has launched a new briefing document for headteachers on how to spot the tell-tale signs of early radicalisation among pupils – but the advice contained seems so remarkably obvious it begs the question why the note was
Former UK Counterterror Chief: Give ISIS Fans Charter Flights to Syria
The former head of British counterterrorism suggested this week that the best way to deal with ISIS sympathizers in the UK might be to let them have their wish and travel to the Islamic State, surrendering their passports on the way out. Former Scotland Yard assistant commissioner Robert Quick even recommended providing expatriates with charter flights to get rid of them more efficiently.
Al-Shabaab Murders 14 in Kenya Weeks Before Obama’s Visit
Somalian radical Islamic group al-Shabaab killed 14 people and injured 11 more in an attack in Kenya’s Soko Mbuzi this week. The village is in northeastern Kenya and very close to the Somalia border.
Afghan Official Warns ISIS Poses Major Threat to Afghanistan
A spokesman for the Afghan ministry of interior (MoI), after two U.S. drone strikes killed an estimated 49 terrorists linked to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Afghanistan, recognized that the jihadist group poses a major threat to his country.
Hit the Road, Jihadi: Anti-Terror Chief Says Britain Should Put on Special One Way Flights for ISIS Sympathisers
Britain’s former anti-terrorism police chief Bob Quick has suggested the UK taxpayer stump up for chartered flights to Syria for ISIS sympathisers, stating: “It’s better than them festering away here”. Quick, whose remarks to the Guardian included the idea of wannabe jihadis
