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Islamic State Jihadists Open 'Marriage Bureau'

Islamic State Jihadists Open 'Marriage Bureau'

The Islamic State, which advocates public stoning for adultery, has opened a “marriage bureau” for women who want to wed its fighters in territory they control in Syria and Iraq. The jihadist group’s office is operating from Al-Bab, a town

Israeli Leader To Obama: 'Leave Us Alone Already'

Israeli Leader To Obama: 'Leave Us Alone Already'

Reeling from President Obama’s Sunday call for an “immediate unconditional ceasefire” in its war against Hamas, a senior member of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government told Israeli Army Radio that Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry should “leave us alone

Jihadists make fresh Syria advance: NGO

The extremist Islamic State (IS) on Sunday seized an army position in the northeast Syrian city of Hasakeh, amid a major escalation in the jihadist offensive against regime bases, a monitor said. On another front in Syria’s complex civil war,

Islamic State Seizes Syrian Army Base in Raqqa

Islamic State Seizes Syrian Army Base in Raqqa

The Islamic State, formerly known as ISIS, took over a Syrian army base outside of Raqqa and killed at least 85 soldiers. The terrorist group posted pictures of the dead bodies before and after they beheaded the soldiers. The siege

No, Supporting Hamas is Not 'Feminist'

No, Supporting Hamas is Not 'Feminist'

It was only a matter of time. Today, Ali Abunimah’s Electronic Intifada published a piece titled “Ending Zionism is a feminist issue.”  I would say just the opposite is true: “Supporting Zionism is a feminist issue.”  Today must be the day assigned

Palestinians, Iranians, and Syrians Extend Israel a Hand

Palestinians, Iranians, and Syrians Extend Israel a Hand

Between the international press, New York Times, and the Obama administration, it’s easy to believe that Israel doesn’t have many friends. However, a new social media campaign reveals that the Jewish State has worldwide support, even in places notorious for

Norway Braced for Terrorist Attack by Jihadists

Norway Braced for Terrorist Attack by Jihadists

A jihadist group has left Syria and is heading for Norway to carry out a terrorist attack, according to Norwegian security officials. The statement comes the day after the head of the Norwegian Security Service, the Norwegian Police Commissioner and

Australian Jihadist Poses with Decapitated Heads

Australian Jihadist Poses with Decapitated Heads

An Australian Jihadist fighting with ISIS in Syria has appeared in sickening images posing with severed heads. Sydney-born Mohamed Elomar casually held up the two heads in photos that were posted on Twitter by his friend, convicted terrorist Khaled Sharrouf.

Islamic State Releases Recruitment Video for Indonesia

Islamic State Releases Recruitment Video for Indonesia

The Islamic State released another recruitment video, this time aimed at Indonesian Muslim men. Abu Muhammad al-Indonesi issued an emotional plea, describing the men in the video as “brothers from Indonesia who have come to the Islamic State.” “We ask

Norway Faces 'Imminent' Terror Threat from Syrian Islamic Militants

Norway Faces 'Imminent' Terror Threat from Syrian Islamic Militants

Norway has begun rapidly increasing security after intelligence indicated an “imminent” threat from Islamic militants from Syria. According to BBC News, Intelligence chief Benedicte Bjoernland issued a “national security alert” based on “reliable information” regarding a threat she described as

Factionism and In-Fighting May Doom ISIS

Factionism and In-Fighting May Doom ISIS

This post originally appeared in The Daily Beast. For the full story, click here. The Islamic State is no longer a juggernaut, it’s a motley alliance of factions just waiting to betray each other. BAGHDAD, Iraq — At the mention