Mass Grave of Children Who Rejected Islamic State Found in Sinjar, Iraq
Officials discovered another mass grave in Sinjar, Iraq, containing bodies of Yazidis, including children, who refused to join the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
State Dep’t Won’t Say if Iran Violated Geneva Convention
Iran Releases Footage of U.S. Sailor Apologizing After Capture
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Kurds Expand All-Female Unit in Syria to Fight Islamic State
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Syrian Man Shares Story of Daughter’s Shooting as Family Fled Homs, Syria
The Syrian Civil War has forced hundreds of thousands of citizens to flee their homes for safety. Ahmad Mohammed and his family survived to tell their story, even though his 11-year-old daughter was shot in the head.
U.S. Officials: Russia Responsible for Syrian Airstrike Blamed on U.S. Forces
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.
Attorney: Farook’s Father Doesn’t Recall Saying Son Backs Islamic State Because of ‘Medications’
The father of the gunman behind the San Bernardino, California massacre was medicated and does not recall telling an Italian newspaper that his son, Syed Rizwan Farook, backed the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) and was obsessed with Israel, according to a family lawyer.
Breitbart at Guantánamo: ‘9/11 Five’ in High Spirits as Female Guards Issue Takes Up Entire Day
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.
L.A. County Board Votes to Accept Syrian Refugees
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, voting along strict partisan lines, approved the county’s plan to welcome Syrian refugees.
Radio Host Mark Levin Warns Rubio Against Using ‘Alinsky-Type’ Tactics On GOP Rivals
Radio host Mark Levin has fired a Dec. 8 warning shot at Sen. Marco Rubio as he escalates his campaign-trail criticism of rival Sen. Ted Cruz.
Anti-Christian Activist Condemns Prayer at Air Force Football Games
Prayer at Air Force Academy football games is a “putrid example of fundamentalist Christian supremacy,” according to radical atheist Mikey Weinstein, who has worked with President Barack Obama’s administration to purge faithful Christians from the ranks of the U.S. military.
Democrat Anti-Jihad Plan: Appoint a Czar, Drop Some Sanctions, Hassle Social Media
According to the NYT, Democrat proposals include the creation of an “ISIS czar,” which sounds like something that would come out of a satirical parody of Democrat national-security deliberations. I know – let’s create some new slots in the bureaucracy! That always fixes things! We already have a position to handle ISIS, kids. It’s called “The President of the United States.” The problem is the occupant of the office, not its job description.
CAIR Helping Terrorist’s Family Get Custody of Baby
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.
Photo of San Bernardino Holiday Party Emerges
A photo taken by one of the survivors of the San Bernardino terror attack this past Wednesday shows a happy and festive atmosphere minutes before Syed Rizwan Farook and his wife, Tashfeen Malik, embarked on their killing spree.
SFO Air France Flight to Paris Diverted by False Alarm
On Monday, Air France Flight 83, bound from San Francisco to Paris, was diverted to Montreal, but the reason for the unscheduled stop has not been made public.
San Bernardino Shooter Visited 11 School Cafeterias
San Bernardino school officials have revealed that due to his job as a San Bernardino County health inspector, terrorist Syed Rizwan Farook inspected eleven school sites in the county for months before he massacred 14 people and wounded 21 others last week.
Bomb Threat to Hospital with San Bernardino Victims
On Tuesday, a bomb threat was called into the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department targeting Loma Linda University Medical Center, the hospital where victims of last Wednesday’s terrorist attack are being treated. No lockdowns have been issued.
‘It’s Not His Birthday’: Leftist Argentine President Sabotaging Conservative Successor
With right-wing Argentine President-elect Mauricio Macri set to assume his position as head of state on Thursday, outgoing President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has become a major stress point in the transition, issuing multiple decrees, spending government money, and arguing over the details of the inauguration ceremony.
Report: Russian Customs Officials Stopping Turkish Nationals at Airports
Russian customs officials are denying Turkish nationals entry into the nation, reports indicate.
Vigil: Terrorist’s College Wonders What Went Wrong
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.
Defeated Venezuelan Socialists Plan ‘Crusade to Strengthen the Revolution’
Reeling from a decisive loss in Sunday’s legislative elections, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has planned a “crusade to strengthen the Revolution,” lasting “however many hours it takes” on Tuesday, comprising the heads of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV).
Iraqi Kurds to Russia: Keep Your Fighter Jets Out of Our Airspace
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) of Iraq, based in northeastern Erbil, has requested the Russian government keep its fighter jets out of its airspace when conducting missions against enemies of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in Iraq.
San Bernardino Jihadis Radicalized ‘Quite Some Time’ Ago, Say Investigators
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.
Al-Jazeera Producer: ‘Disrespectful’ to Show San Bernardino Jihadi Without Burqa
Al-Jazeera America digital producer Hashem Said triggered a social media storm when he told ABC News it was “disrespectful” to show San Bernardino terrorist Tashfeen Malik without her burqa.
Social Media Companies Walk Fine Line Between Fighting Terrorism and Censorship
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.
Turkey: 150 Troops Deployed to Iraq This Week Will Remain, Despite Protests
The Turkish government has clarified that it will not move the 150 soldiers deployed to northern Iraq from their position near Mosul, despite protests from the Iraqi government, though it will not double that amount as previously planned.
Turkey Rescinds Orders to Move Soldiers to Northern Iraq
Turkey claimed it would not remove troops already in Iraq, but agreed not to send more as it continued to work with the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Social Media Growth in Middle East Fuel Democracy–and Terror
Social media technology helped spread the Arab Spring rebellion across the Middle East. Now President Barack Obama wants tech to “make it harder for terrorists to escape from justice.”
Rome Introduces Counterterrorism Classes For Taxi Drivers
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.
