World View: ISIS Suicide Bombers Strike Shia Mosques in Saudi Arabia and Baghdad
Contents: ISIS suicide bombers strike Shia mosques in Saudi Arabia and Baghdad; ISIS continues to gain supporters throughout the Mideast
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ISIS Destruction of Palmyra Begins, With Vow to Destroy Only ‘Idols’
The Islamic State commander in Palmyra, Syria. announced the terrorist group will destroy anything in the UNESCO World Heritage Site that promotes idolatry, but everything else will remain untouched.
UN Official: Rise in Saudi Arabian Executions ‘Disturbing’
Christof Heyns, the United Nations Special Raporteur of Extrajudicial Summary and Arbitrary Executions, recently spoke out against the rise in executions in Saudi Arabia. “It is certainly very disturbing that there is such a fast pace of executions at the moment,” Heyns told AFP. “If it continues at this pace we will have double the number of executions, or more than double the number of executions, that we had last year.”
Report: U.S. Pilots Waging Anti-ISIS War Claim ‘Micromanaging’ Slowing Them Down
American military pilots charged with carrying out airstrikes against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Iraq and Syria are complaining that stringent rules of engagement are interfering with their mission, Fox News reports.
Despite ISIS Threat, Christian Monks Refuse to Abandon St. Matthew’s Monastery in Iraq
The Assyrian monks at Saint Matthew’s Monastery in the Nineveh Plains told the world they will not leave, even though the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) creeps closer to their home. The monks regularly hear battles down the mountain.
World View: ISIS Stokes Sectarian Sunni-Shia Clashes Across the Mideast and Asia
Contents: ISIS stokes sectarian Sunni-Shia clashes across the Mideast and Asia; Iraq’s government changes name of military operation to recapture Ramadi; Sunni Arabs are being forced to choose between ISIS and Shias
ISIS Burns 80-Year-Old Christian Woman to Death for Alleged Sharia Violation
Reports from Iraq indicate the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) burned an 80-year-old woman to death after she failed to obey Sharia law.
ISIS Releases Video Assuring World Ancient Palmyra Ruins are Safe… for Now
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) released their first video from Palmyra, Syria, which shows the city’s ancient ruins untouched for now. Those buildings and temples earned Palmyra the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The group’s official media outlet uploaded the short video to YouTube.
Iraqi Militias Step in to Fight for Ramadi After Military Cedes Key City to ISIS
With the official Iraqi army defeated, Iraqi militias have gathered arms and advanced to Ramadi to counter the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), who recently captured the key town. The militias also hope to stop the terrorist group from entering Baghdad, which is only 70 miles to the west.
World View: Scathing Iraq Remarks by Ash Carter Suggest Imminent Policy Change
Contents: US administration’s strategy in Iraq continues to fail; Obama administration’s rhetoric changes dramatically on Sunday; Some reports suggest intentional loss of Ramadi by Iraq’s government
ISIS Jihadi Bride Estimates Michelle Obama’s Worth as ‘Slave Girl’ at $40
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has published an article in the latest issue of its magazine, Dabiq, by jihadi bride Umm Summayyah, estimating that First Lady Michelle Obama is only worth $40 on the terrorist group’s slave market. Summayyah also defends the rape of thousands of Yazidi females.
Officials Rescued Palmyra Antiques Before ISIS Captured Town
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) captured Palmyra, a historic city in Syria that serves as a home to a treasure trove of ancient artifacts. Dread filled historians as pictures surfaced of an ISIS flag on a 100-year-old castle.
World View: After ISIS Terrorist Attack, Saudis Face Conflict Between Stability and Reforms
Contents: ISIS claims responsibility for major terrorist attack in Saudi Arabia; As ISIS grows, Saudis face conflict between stability and reforms
New Issue of ISIS Magazine: We Can Buy a Nuclear Weapon from Pakistan
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) claims it has access to nuclear weapons through the nation of Pakistan, according to an article by longtime ISIS captive John Cantlie in the latest issue of their official magazine, Dabiq.
Legion of Foreign Fighters Battles for Islamic State
PANKISI GORGE, Georgia (AP) — One day this April, instead of coming home from school, two teenagers left their valley high in the Caucasus, and went off to war. In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a 20-year-old stole her friend’s passport to make
Islamic State Tramples Iraqi Govt Lines East Of Ramadi
REUTERS– Islamic State militants overran Iraqi government defences east of the city of Ramadi on Thursday, police and pro-government tribal fighters said. The defensive line was breached at Husaiba, about 10 km (six miles) from the city, on Thursday afternoon
ISIS Suicide Truck Bombs Took Out ‘Entire City Blocks’ during Ramadi Raid
In its initial raid on Ramadi, the Islamic State terror group (ISIS/ISIL) set off a string of 30 suicide car bombs that took out “entire city blocks,” a senior State Department official revealed.
ISIS: Saddam Hussein’s Nephew Killed Fighting with ISIS
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) claims Saddam Hussein’s nephew Ibrahim al-Sabawi died near Baiji fighting for the terrorist group. The militants hope to capture a key oil refinery in the town.
World View: China’s Military Confronts US Surveillance Plane in South China Sea
Contents: China’s military confronts US surveillance plane in South China Sea; Claims of ISIS activities in Pakistan doubted by officials; Iran’s Supreme Leader rules out any nuclear inspections
World View: Iranian, American, Saudi Military Head for Confrontation off Yemen
Contents: Iranian, American, Saudi military head for confrontation off Yemen; In repeat of Mosul disaster, Iraqi army abandoned US weapons in Ramadi; Report: Saudi Arabia seeking nuclear weapons from Pakistan
Denmark Paid 32 Jihadists in Syria Welfare Benefits
There is something rotten in the state of Denmark. The Danish government paid 32 jihadists over 400,000 Danish Krone ($59,734.48) in unemployment benefits while they fought with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in Syria.
EU Approves Military Action Against African Smugglers
The European Union on Monday approved a multi-phase military operation to defeat human smugglers who are trafficking migrants from Libya to Europe. Smugglers have been charging migrants thousands of dollars each to make the trip, and there’s no guarantee of reaching Europe or even of surviving.
ISIS Allegedly Beheaded Australian Teen Who Attempted to Leave
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) allegedly beheaded a Melbourne teenager when he attempted to return home from Syria.
ISIS Sets Eyes on Syrian UNESCO Site Palmyra
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) is on the doorstep of Palmyra, another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Syria. Officials warn if ISIS is not stopped, they will destroy another important historic city as they expand the caliphate.
World View: US Escalates Tensions with Plans for Patrols, Aircraft in South China Sea
Nusra Front vows to eradicate ISIS in Qalamoun on Syria/Lebanon border; US escalates tensions with plans for patrols, aircraft in South China Sea; Vatican to recognize State of Palestine while canonizing Palestinian nuns
