Iran Pledges not to Comply With UN Sanctions on Missile Program
Iran continues to conduct missile tests in violation of United Nations sanctions, and appears to be disinterested in how the international community views their legitimacy.
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Palestinian Terrorist Attempts Knife Attack, Shot Dead: Israeli Army
NABLUS (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) (AFP) – A Palestinian ran toward Israeli security forces brandishing a knife in the northern West Bank Thursday before being shot dead, the Israeli army said, the latest in more than two months of attacks. “During routine security
EXCLUSIVE – Islamic State Jokes About Seeking Corporate Sponsors For Attacks
EILAT, Israel – An Islamic State militant writing in a closed encrypted instant messaging group joked that the terrorist organization should ask beverage companies to serve as corporate sponsors for the group’s next major attack. The jest was made at the expense
Jordanian Air Force Dismisses Pilot Who Refused To Visit Israel
A Jordanian air force pilot has allegedly been discharged from the Hashemite kingdom’s air force after he refused to visit Israel as part of a joint military venture between the two neighboring countries. Social media users on the east bank of
Taliban Changes Tune on Polio, Joins WHO Vaccination Campaign
The Afghanistan-Pakistan region is considered to be the last frontier for efforts to eradicate naturally-occurring polio cases, and the Taliban, a terrorist group that operates in both countries, has joined the final fight against the crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease.
Meddling Saudi Mother Forces Son to Divorce Wife for Kissing Baby Camel
A newly-wed Saudi man divorced his wife when his mother threatened to disown him after she saw her son’s new bride kissing a newborn baby camel, suggesting the move violated social and religious rules.
Capitulation: Kerry Yields to Russian Demand for Assad to Remain in Power
Secretary of State John Kerry formally accepted Russian demands during talks in Moscow this week to keep Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in power.
Since San Bernardino Attacks, CA Remains a Top Destination for Syrian Refugees
In the weeks following the terrorist attack in San Bernardino — in which a pair of Islamic extremists gunned down 14 people — California has remained among the top destinations for Syrian refugee resettlement.
Iranian State-Run Newspaper Runs Unprecedented Anti-Censorship Editorial
In an unprecedented move, an Iranian government-run newspaper wrote a front page editorial in the form of a letter addressed to President Hassan Rouhani last week, condemning the Iranian government’s censorship of the media and subsequent prohibition of images and mention of former reformist president, Mohammad Khatami.
Iran Cracks Down on Male-Female Ski Slope ‘Offenses’
The religious radicals who rule Iran have stepped up their enforcement of male-female separation on the ski slopes, dispatching units to enforce segregation laws high up in the mountains.
Financial Woes Threaten to Cripple Islamic State
An essay in this week’s issue of The Economist suggests that for the first time since its birth, the Islamic State may be running aground on financial shoals, prompting some “to ask whether IS will survive.”
Qatari Royals Kidnapped on Falcon Hunting Expedition in Iraq
Iraqi officials claimed gunmen kidnapped 26 Qatari falcon hunters, including members of the royal family, in southern Iraq.
Islamic State Looking to Seize Oil Assets in Libya, Egypt, and Beyond
The Islamic State already controls eighty percent of the oil in Syria, but it’s looking for more… and it is sizing up the oil fields of Libya and Egypt for conquest.
Pakistan Surprised to Be Named Member of Saudi Islamic Anti-Terror Coalition
Pakistani authorities seemingly have no idea when they were included on Saudi Arabia’s list of the 34 Islamic nations that allegedly teamed up to fight terrorism in the Middle East.
Christian Female Fighters Taking Up Arms Against Islamic State in Syria
A group of 50 Syriac Christian females have decided to pick up arms and fight against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Yemen Cease Fire Instantly Violated by Saudi Airstrikes, Houthi Shelling
The much-touted seven-day cease fire in Yemen began on Tuesday afternoon and lasted maybe an hour, before there were reports of both Saudi warplanes dropping bombs on Houthi insurgents, and the Houthis shelling a loyalist stronghold. Naturally, each side blames the other for breaking the agreement.
Russian Tourism Company Offers ‘Assad Tour’ to Syria
Russian company Megapolis, Ltd. has applied to trademark the phrase “Assad Tour” to sell tourist trips to Syria, which may include visits to battles in the civil war.
Report: Turkish Ship Interrupts Russia Hijacking Ukrainian Oil Platform
Turkish media outlets have reported that a Russian warship fired at a Turkish fishing boat because the boat interrupted the ship attempting to hijack Ukrainian oil platforms.
Saudi Arabia Investing Millions into Courting Asia to Buy Its Oil
At the heart of Korea’s Onsan Refinery lies a street called “A.I. Naimi Road,” an homage to Saudi Arabia’s oil minister. The reason: state-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co. holds a 65 percent stake in the complex.
‘Progress’: U.S., Russia Agree to Keep Islamic State, Al-Qaeda out of Syria Peace Talks
Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed that al-Qaeda’s al-Nusra Front and the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) should not participate in any Syrian peace talks.
The Real Kurdish Question: When GOPers Say They Want to ‘Arm the Kurds,’ Who Do They Mean?
To the extent the fight abroad surfaced as a topic, however, a common refrain reared its head, leaving many questions unanswered: “we should arm the Kurds.”
Egypt Still Not Convinced Russian Metrojet Crash Was Terrorist Attack
The Egyptian government still maintains it has found no evidence that the crash of a Russian Metrojet passenger plane in Sinai was caused by a terrorist attack, according to a statement from the Egyptian civil aviation ministry released on Monday.
Turkey’s Erdogan Makes Facebook About-Face After Mark Zuckerberg’s Pro-Islam Message
“We will not leave this nation at the mercy of YouTube and Facebook!” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan thundered in the spring of 2014. “We will take the necessary steps in the strongest way.” Now, he has come out in praise of Facebook.
Palestinian Fatah Party Publishes Cartoon Portraying US And Israel Executing Children
JERUSALEM – A cartoon depicting an Israeli soldier executing Palestinian children while an American soldier stands by (pictured) was posted on the website of the Palestinian Fatah party. The cartoon, titled “Summary Executions!” shows the Israeli soldier pointing a gun
UN Ranks Israel In Top 20 List Of Best Countries To Live
TEL AVIV – Israel has ranked in the top 20 of the United Nations’ index of the best countries to live in. The UN’s Human Development Index is an annual ranking of nations based on measures like life expectancy, crime, income, and education.
