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Iraq to Vote on President After Deadly Bombing

Iraq to Vote on President After Deadly Bombing

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s parliament convened to vote for a new president on Wednesday as the extremist Islamic State group claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Baghdad the night before that killed 31 people, mainly civilians. The bomber had

Islamic State Says Mannequins Must Wear Veils

Islamic State Says Mannequins Must Wear Veils

The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) told shopkeepers in Mosul the mannequins must wear veils. The veil is in accordance with Sharia law since “the human form is not depicted in statues or artwork.” Both gender of mannequins

ISIS Says It Carried Out Baghdad Suicide Bombing

ISIS Says It Carried Out Baghdad Suicide Bombing

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Islamic State militants claimed responsibility on Wednesday for an overnight suicide bombing in a Shi’ite district of Baghdad which killed 33 people, one of the deadliest recent attacks in the Iraqi capital. The hardline Sunni Islamist group

Why America is Duty-Bound to Help Iraqi Christians

Why America is Duty-Bound to Help Iraqi Christians

This opinion piece ran originally in the magazine The Week: Just 11 years ago, there were 1.5 million Christians living in Iraq. Since the U.S. war there, that number has plummeted to approximately 400,000 — and it is still falling

Jihadists Seize Iraq Monastery

Jihadists Seize Iraq Monastery

Jihadist militants have taken over a monastery in northern Iraq, one of the country’s best-known Christian landmarks, and expelled its resident monks, a cleric and residents said Monday. Islamic State (IS) fighters stormed Mar (Saint) Behnam, a 4th century monastery

Overnight Attacks in Iraq Kill at Least 16 People

Overnight Attacks in Iraq Kill at Least 16 People

BAGHDAD (AP) — Attacks overnight in two Iraqi cities killed at least 16 people, officials said Monday as authorities struggle to stop the Sunni militants’ offensive that has left huge areas in northern and western Iraq outside of government control.

Christian Pastor Attacked by Muslims Warns Israel

Christian Pastor Attacked by Muslims Warns Israel

Ok, satiated Americans and other global inhabitants, it’s time for the Jihad Challenge of the Day. I’ll give you the ANSWER and you provide the QUESTION.  Ready?  Here is the answer – ISLAM.  Now, what is the question?  Well, if

After 2,000 Years, the Last Christian is Forced to Leave Mosul

After 2,000 Years, the Last Christian is Forced to Leave Mosul

ERBIL, Iraq – The last Christian reportedly left Iraq’s second largest city of Mosul at 12:00pm on Saturday, ending over 6,000 years of Assyrian history in the city. Assyrians have lived in Mosul for over 6,000 years, converting to Christianity over 2,000 years