Iran State TV station FARS announced Saturday morning that four American dual-nationality prisoners were released from Iranian custody in a “prisoner swap” with the United States.
Adam Gadahn, a California-born convert to Islam and al-Qaeda member, praised the murderer of US Ambassador Christopher Stevens and placed bounties on the heads of other American diplomats. From Reuters: “These prizes have a great effect in instilling fear in
A memo posted on the Facebook page of a local office of the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party obtained by the Investigative Project on Terrorism shows a clear call to incitement against Egypt’s Coptic Christian population, giving its blessing to the
Boy, do they hate America. I’m on a flight in Tanzania, having left Rwanda, when I meet a very fine Pakistani family going on safari. We exchange pleasantries. They have children studying in the UK, as do many upper-class Pakistani
From the moment Mohamed Morsi was elected president of Egypt, Christians began to be singled out by Islamists for violence. And as Morsi’s removal grew imminent in late June, Islamists in villages like Al Nazla even marked the homes of
In talks with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in Jerusalem on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister referred to a Breitbart News story about the indoctrination of Palestinian children with anti-Israel and anti-Jewish hatred at UN Relief and Works Agency summer camps.
Militants fired rocket-propelled grenades at two buses packed with Egyptian policemen in Sinai, killing 24 in the deadliest attack of its kind in years, medical and security sources said. At least two others were injured when the unknown militants fired
(AP) Hagel holds first Pentagon talks with ChineseBy ROBERT BURNSAP National Security WriterWASHINGTONIn his first Pentagon meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel faces a familiar agenda marked with tensions over U.S. missile defenses, Chinese cyberattacks and other
(AP) Israel quietly maintains ties with Egyptian armyBy JOSEF FEDERMANAssociated PressJERUSALEMIsrael is quietly and carefully watching the turmoil in neighboring Egypt while maintaining close contacts with the Egyptian military amid concerns that the escalating crisis could weaken their common battle
South Korea launched a military drill Monday with the United States against a simulated North Korean invasion, even as tensions between Seoul and Pyongyang eased after a series of breakthroughs. Defence Ministry officials confirmed the exercise was underway from early
The death toll from a ferry disaster in the Philippines rose to 52 on Monday as more bodies were pulled from the water, the coastguard said. Divers and patrol boats were continuing to search for 68 other people still missing
Al-Qaeda is plotting attacks on Europe’s high-speed rail network, German mass circulation daily Bild reported on Monday, citing intelligence sources. The extremist group could plant explosives on trains and tunnels or sabotage tracks and electrical cabling, said Bild, Europe’s most
(AP) Congress split on cutting off aid to EgyptBy STEPHEN OHLEMACHERAssociated PressWASHINGTONMembers of Congress are split over whether the U.S. should cut off military aid to Egypt, highlighting the difficult choices facing the Obama administration amid spiraling violence on the
(AP) Most inmates recaptured from Indonesia jail breakMEDAN, IndonesiaSecurity forces have retaken control of an overcrowded prison in western Indonesia following a night-long riot, and have captured most of the estimated 30 convicts who escaped, authorities said Monday. The riot
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com A relatively quiet day in Cairo – only 36 deaths More on the Generational Dynamics analysis of Egypt’s crisis A relatively quiet day in Cairo – only 36 deaths Downtown Cairo on Friday (AFP)
By KATHERINE CORCORANAssociated PressMEXICO CITYWith the capture of two top drug lords in little more than a month, the new government of President Enrique Pena Nieto is following an old strategy it openly criticized for causing more violence and crime.
(AP) Pistorius trial: What happens nextBy GERALD IMRAYAssociated PressJOHANNESBURGOscar Pistorius is due to re-appear in a South African court on Monday to face charges of killing his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. Here’s what is expected to happen next: ___ INDICTMENT: The
(AP) Egypt army chief: New clashes won’t be toleratedBy MAGGIE MICHAELAssociated PressCAIROEgypt’s military leader vowed Sunday that the army will not tolerate further political violence after nationwide clashes that left hundreds dead, as security forces detained Muslim Brotherhood members in
An Islamist alliance opposed to the Egyptian military’s ouster of president Mohamed Morsi called off rallies that they planned to stage in Cairo on Sunday, citing concerns about security. She said some other marches were taking place, however, but it
Israel increased power to their air defense after a rocket was fired at Eilat amid growing instability in Egypt. They added a sixth Iron Dome anti-missile battery and it will be the first operated by reserves soldiers. The army wants
The Israel Defense Forces blog (IDF) reported more women are rising through the Hezbollah organization and are willing to participate in suicide attacks. Hezbollah says more women are joining them, but they are still treated as the inferior sex. Last month,
On CNN’s State of the Union With Candy Crowley on Sunday, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) said the Obama administration’s response to the current Egyptian crisis has destroyed American credibility in the region. “This administration,” he concluded, “did not do that
US lawmakers on Sunday called for cutting off military aid to Egypt after its security forces killed hundreds of supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi in a four-day “massacre.” US Senator John McCain, who called for suspending the $1.3 billion
On Fox News Sunday, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said President Barack Obama is currently in “defiance of the law” on aid to Egypt and said it would be prudent for America to end its military aid to the tumultuous country.
Last month, the FBI was running a terrorism awareness campaign featuring bus ads depicting photos of sixteen of the world’s Most Wanted Terrorists. This was a publicity campaign sponsored by the Joint Terrorism Task Force for the State Department’s Rewards
Robert Mugabe will be sworn in on Thursday, beginning a fresh five-year mandate as Zimbabwe’s president following a disputed election, his spokesman said Sunday. On Friday Mugabe’s main challenger, opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai, withdrew a legal challenge to the election
