World View: Beneath the Surface, Tunisia is a Terrorist Breeding Ground
Tunisia in shock after terror attack on museum in Tunis; Beneath the surface, Tunisia is a terrorist breeding ground
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ISIS Supporters on Twitter Celebrate Attack in Tunisia
Radical Islamic Twitter accounts, mainly associated with the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), cheered the slaughter of twenty-two innocent civilians at a museum in Tunisia.
Saudi Arabia Has Already Beheaded Half the People It Did in 2014
The government of Saudi Arabia executed three people on Tuesday via beheadings. The total number of beheadings in the strict Muslim country totals 48 in 2015 already, more than half the total beheadings in 2014.
‘Operation Mummy’s Curse’: America Returns Priceless, Stolen Artifacts to Iraq
American authorities returned around 65 stolen artifacts to Iraq after a very long investigation to retrieve the stolen items. The items were handed over at the Iraqi consulate in Washington, DC.
Officials: Statues ISIS Destroyed in Mosul Museum Were Fakes
Baghdad museum director Fawzye al-Mahdi claims the “invaluable artifacts” at a Mosul museum that the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) destroyed in a video are in fact replicas.
State Department Announces $70 Million Aid to Syrian Opposition Groups
Deputy National Security Advisor Tony Blinken announced a plan to provide the Syrian opposition with $70 million in non-lethal aid. If Congress approves the aid, the grand total of aid to Syria in the past four years will amount to $400 million.
World View: Fears Grow of Shia Revenge Killings in Iraq
Fears grow of Shia revenge killings in Iraq; Russia plans military development, including nuclear weapons, in Crimea
ISIS Leader al-Baghdadi: ‘Religious Duty’ to Destroy Egyptian Sphinx, Pyramids
Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi joined others in calling for the destruction of Egypt’s Great Sphinx and Pyramids. In a statement out this week, said it is a Muslim’s “religious duty” to destroy the monuments. The monuments are the only one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World still in existence.
Kobane Opens First School Since Kurds Defeated ISIS
The Kurdish town of Kobane opened up the first school since the town was liberated from the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in January.
Former ISIS Hostage: Jihadists Enjoy Teletubbies, Game of Thrones
Former Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) hostage Nicolas Henin, 39, spoke out recently about his ten months with the jihadist group. He told the BBC the militants enjoyed Teletubbies and Game of Thrones. He also claimed there were some who could not come to terms with the blood the group spills on an almost daily basis.
ISIS’ Rapid Expansion Fueling Sectarian Tensions Within Terror Group
As the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) expands, members are reporting rifts in various factions of the group. Those who have fled the group and residents in areas the jihadist group controls claim that the more fighters the group recruits, the more problems ISIS leaders have begun to face.
Report: ISIS Destroyed 2,700-Year-Old Assyrian City, Third Ancient Site in Weekend
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) reportedly destroyed Khorsabad, nine miles from Mosul, the third city over the weekend. Residents alerted Iraqi officials on Sunday about possible looting.
World View: Mali’s Capital City Bamako in Shock After Terror Attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei makes public appearance on Sunday; Mali’s capital city Bamako in shock after terror attack; Are ISIS and Boko Haram ‘far right’ extremists?
World View: Libya’s Two Rival Governments in Unity Talks to Fight ISIS
Libya’s two rival governments in unity talks to fight ISIS; UAE may replace Saudis as Egypt’s most important Arab ally; Boko Haram kills 58 in multiple bombings in Maiduguri, Nigeria; Boko Haram declares allegiance to ISIS
World View: Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Seek ‘Sunni Unity’ Versus Iran
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan seek ‘Sunni unity’ versus Iran; Turkey’s Erdogan shuts out Al-Sisi and Egypt from discussions; After a year, experts still guessing about Malaysia Airlines 370
Kurdish Outlets Boast Popularity of Female Anti-ISIS Fighters in Israel
As the elite Kurdish female forces fighting the Islamic State become increasingly well-known, nations close to the struggle have expressed increasing interest in these women. Israeli television aired a popular special this week profiling the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection United (YPG), who are fighting the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
‘Wish You Were Here!’: ISIS Publishes Tourism Brochure
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has developed a significant volume of propaganda as they extend their caliphate through Iraq and Syria, based both on their military prowess and attempts to depict their civilians as living the good life. A tourism brochure advertising the alleged high quality of life in Mosul, Iraq is their latest effort to entice the world to join them.
ISIS to Freed Assyrian Hostages: Leave Syria or Die
An Assyrian hostage released by the Islamic State told the Assyrian International News Agency (AINA) that the group has prohibited them from returning to their homes despite setting them “free.” The terrorist group kidnapped over 300 Assyrians in Syria the last week of February.
Yazidi Survivors Struggle to Identify Loved Ones Found in Mass Graves
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) attempted to eliminate the Yazidi population in Syria and Iraq over the summer. After airstrikes pushed back the terrorist group, those who survived slowly began making their way home to identify loved ones in mass graves.
Father’s Response to Jihadi John Joining ISIS: ‘F*** You, I Hope You Die’
The father of Mohammed Emwazi, also known as Jihadi John, called his son a “dog, an animal and a terrorist.” Jihadi John beheaded numerous Western hostages of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL). Jassem Emwazi, 51, called his colleague on Monday to explain why he missed work at a supermarket near the Kuwait-Iraq border.
World View: Why Did ISIS Release 19 Assyrian Christian Hostages?
Why did ISIS release 19 Assyrian Christian hostages?; Iran aids Iraq’s army in attack to recapture Tikrit from ISIS
Assyrian Christians Demand Arms, Support to Fight ISIS as Hundreds Kidnapped
People in the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL) way in the Middle East are desperate to fight against the terrorist group as the jihadists expand their caliphate. Syria’s Assyrian Christian population has increasingly expressed frustration over the lack of international funding and arms for their militias, while ISIS continues to kill and abduct hundreds.
Kurds Arrest Six Clerics in Safe Haven Erbil, Iraq for Supporting ISIS
Kurdish authorities arrested six clerics in Erbil– an Iraqi city that has become a key safe haven for Christians and Yazidis fleeing the wrath of ISIS– on suspicion of loyalties to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Video: ISIS Jihadists Hammer Priceless Artifacts to Pieces in Mosul Museum
Having established themselves in Mosul, the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has continued its efforts to destroy the history of the second-largest city in Iraq. The terrorist group published a video of militants destroying thousands years old artifacts with glee and smiles on their faces.
Iranian Nuclear-Themed Domino Show Launches ‘Missile’ into Israeli Flag
A domino show showcased this month in Gonabad, Iran, culminated in an “explosive” finale, with the falling dominoes launching a model missile into an Israeli flag to raucous applause.
