Women Also Kill For Honor: Phyllis Chesler Study
There was a time when most people believed that honor killings – if they had even heard of them – took place far away, in places like Afghanistan and Algeria and Iran.
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Chechen Leader: Putin Should Send Infantry to Syria
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov told Kremlin propaganda outlet LifeNews his troops are ready to help Russian troops in Syria against radical Islamic groups.
Trump: ‘Certain Segment’ of Muslims Are a ‘Problem’
In an appearance on “CNN Tonight” on Wednesday, 2016 Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump once again was asked to respond to a question he received at a town hall in New Hampshire a few weeks ago from an unidentified man that referred to
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister: ‘There Is No Future for Assad in Syria’
Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told reporters that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad must go, siding with President Obama and opposing the official stance of Russia and Iran.
Kurds Fend off ISIS in North Iraq as Report Claims Al-Baghdadi Moves South
Kurdish Peshmerga forces in Iraq report this week that they have made significant gains against ISIS near Kirkuk, a northern oil city about an hour and a half south of the Kurdish capital of Erbil. This news follows reports that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has fled northern Mosul south to Ramadi.
US Has No Clue Who Russia is Bombing in Syria, But It’s Not ISIS
Russia began airstrikes in Syria allegedly against “terrorists” today, but an unnamed U.S. official told Reuters that the planes are not targeting areas held by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL).
Obama, Putin Hold ‘Surprisingly Open’ Meeting on Ukraine, Syria
Russian President Vladimir Putin described his evening meeting with President Barack Obama as “very constructive” and “surprisingly open.” It was their first formal meeting in two years.
Putin at UN: ‘Self-Conceit’ of the West Created Middle East Chaos
At the UN General Assembly meeting today, Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed the West for the rise of radical Islamic groups. He also demanded a global alliance to fight these groups.
Hezbollah ‘Welcomes’ Russia to Syria, Receives 75 Tanks
Lebanon’s Shiite Hezbollah group told Al-Manar TV they welcome Russia’s increased presence in Syria. In gratitude for their support, the Syrian army gave at least 75 Soviet-era tanks to Hezbollah troops in Syria.
Ten Years On: ‘No Regrets’ Says Danish Mohammed Cartoonist
The cartoonist behind an image of Mohammed which sparked bloody retribution worldwide has said that he has “no regrets” about drawing the picture, 10 years on from their first publication. Kurt Westergaard, 80, has received numerous death threats since his depiction of
Age, Nationality And Education Details Of Islamists Revealed In Leaked Report
Elements of an analysis of Islamists who left Germany to travel to Syria and Iraq have been leaked ahead of official publication later this year. The results, intended for use by security agencies as a basis for preventing Islamic radicalisation, are said to
Former Congressman Frank Wolf: Indict Baghdadi & Jihadi John for Genocide
If Attorney General Loretta Lynch can indict the head of FIFA, global soccer’s governing body, then she should be able to indict the Islamic State’s self-described caliph, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and “Jihadi John” for genocide, said former U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf.
Uzbekistan Bans Children from Mosques Until End of Eid
The Uzbekistan Education Ministry issued an order that bans people under 18 years old from Friday prayer services, even during Eid at the end of September.
Official: Iran Has ‘Concerns’ over Russian Invasion of Syria
An official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, claims Iran was somewhat surprised that Russia has decided to flood Syria with military reinforcements, and the government is concerned about the nation’s expansion.
Nigeria Bans Cars to Prevent Boko Haram Attacks
The Nigerian government banned all forms of transportation, except ambulances and police cars, in Borno state from Wednesday evening to Friday to prevent any Boko Haram attacks during the Eid al-Adha. Borno’s capital Maiduguri also implemented a curfew.
John Kerry: Russia’s Syria Takeover Is ‘Force Protection’ of Russian Troops
Secretary of State John Kerry claims the Russian government is sending more troops and equipment to Syria in order to protect the Russian soldiers already in the country—a form of self-defense.
Cholera Outbreak Threatens Baghdad as ISIS Ravages Iraq
A suburb of Baghdad is currently experiencing a wave of cholera, triggered by increasingly poor hygiene and depleted resources as the Iraqi government struggles to expand its control over territories coveted by the Islamic State terrorist group.
Successive Boko Haram Blasts Kill Up to 95 in Nigeria, Leader Still Alive
Upwards of 50 people were killed in four separate bombings in Maiduguri, a northern regional Nigerian capital, orchestrated by ISIS-affiliated terror group Boko Haram just hours after leader Abubakar Shekau released a new menacing audio message.
Nigeria Shuts Down Boko Haram Fake ID Operation
Nigeria continues to boast of nearly daily victories in its campaign against ISIS-affiliated terrorist group Boko Haram. Most recently, the Nigerian military shut down an operation manufacturing fake government identification cards for use by jihadists in northeast Borno state.
Nigeria Might Offer Boko Haram Prisoners Amnesty for Chibok Girls
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and other authorities are considering offering Boko Haram prisoners amnesty in exchange for the more than 200 Chibok girls the radical Islamic group kidnapped 16 months ago.
John Kerry to Russia: Supporting Assad ‘Will Only Prolong’ Syrian Crisis
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry phoned Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for the third time in the past ten days to discuss the situation in Syria. He warned Lavrov that Russia’s support of beleaguered President Bashar al-Assad “will only prolong the Syrian conflict.”
Afghan Taliban Announces End to Infighting over Appointment of Chief
The Afghan Taliban announced an end to their internal dispute over the appointment of Mullah Akhtar Mansour to replace the late Mullah Omar as terrorist group’s new chief.
Bashar Al-Assad: West Cooperating with Al-Qaeda-Affiliated Militia in Syria
In remarks to various sympathetic pro-Russian networks, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused the West of working with the al-Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, and claimed those not aiding his political survival were helping “terrorists.”
Australian Jets Complete First Attack Against Islamic State in Syria
Australian fighter jets have destroyed an armoured personnel carrier belonging to Islamic State (IS), the first operation by Australian forces in Syria, Defence Minister Kevin Andrews said on Wednesday.
Syria’s Assad Taunts Europe on Migrant Crisis: ‘Stop Supporting Terrorists’
In a clip released Tuesday by Kremlin propaganda outlet Russia Today, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accused Europe of “not dealing with the crisis” as thousands of refugees flee the war-torn country.
