European Cities on Alert for Possible Terror Attack Before New Year’s
Police in Vienna have notified several European cities of a possible terror threat expected between Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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Syrian Media: Israel Hits Hezbollah Targets in Qalamoun Area Near Golan
Israeli warplanes have hit Hezbollah targets in the Qalamoun area of Syria in a series of at least seven airstrikes, Syrian media outlets reported Saturday night. The Israel Defense Forces declined to comment on the alleged airstrikes, Channel 2 television
Threat Warning Issued for Westerners in Beijing
An unusual threat warning has been issued by the American, British, French, and Australian embassies in Beijing, warning Westerners to use extra vigilance when visiting the popular Sanlitun shopping district.
In Christmas Message, Pope Condemns ‘Brutal Acts of Terrorism,’ Ignores ‘Climate Change’
In the Pope’s annual Christmas message to the world that traditionally highlights the gravest problems facing humanity, Francis repeatedly underscored the evils of terrorism, especially in areas dominated by the Islamic State, and completely skipped over environmental concerns that have often figured prominently in his discourses.
2 Palestinians Arrested for Christmas Tree Arson in the West Bank
Palestinian security forces say they arrested two suspected Islamic radicals in the burning of a Christmas tree in the northern West Bank.
Iran Says U.S. Violated Nuclear Deal with Visa Waiver Law
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif announced Wednesday the nuclear deal between world powers and Iran is in jeopardy following a new U.S. law that puts visa restrictions on Iranian nationals.
Islamic State Builds ‘Little Emirate’ in Somalia
The Islamic State (IS) is in the process of installing a “little emirate” in the East African nation of Somalia, where the rule of law is virtually non-existent and the government holds very little sway.
Anderson Cooper Conveniently Forgot Key Benghazi Attack Info Prior to 2012 Election
Both the Obama administration and news network CNN knew that the Septemeber 11, 2012, attack in Benghazi, which killed four Americans, was carried out by the Islamist militant group Ansar al-Sharia but hid that information from the American people until after the 2012 presidential election.
Indonesia: Terror Suspects May Have Used Islamic State Funds
Soon after Australia’s Attorney General expressed concerns about the Islamic State forming a “distant caliphate” in Indonesia — the world’s most heavily populated Muslim-majority country — it was reported that a group of terrorism suspects arrested over the weekend may have received funding from ISIS in Syria.
Ohio Muslim Proclaims, ‘Why Must I Be Profiled Just Because I’m Muslim?’
A coalition of Muslims in Cleveland gathered together at a press conference on Wednesday to protest against “profiling” of Muslims in the wake of multiple terror attacks in Paris and the United States. Their goal, they claimed, was to bring awareness to their faith. But they also attacked Donald Trump.
Amnesty: Russia Has Killed Hundreds of Civilians SInce Joining Syria War
Amnesty International has released a new report detailing how Russia is killing hundreds of innocents in its bombings of heavily-populated areas in Syria.
Police Detain Woman with ‘Fake Pregnancy’ Belly on Suspicion of Plotting Suicide Bombing
A woman with a “fake pregnancy” belly has been detained in France on suspicion of planning to carry out a suicide bombing. The woman, who police have described as being 23 years old and a French convert to Islam, was
NYPD on Heightened Terrorism Alert for Christmas
PIX11 News reports that New York City police have been placed on “heightened alert” for the holiday season, and one of the reasons for concern is a possible terrorist threat that could target New York or several other major American cities.
Three Wounded in Palestinian Stabbing Rampage in Jerusalem as Hamas Caught Prepping Mass-Casualty Suicide Bombings
JERUSALEM – Two Palestinian terrorists wounded at least three people in a stabbing attack near the Jaffa Gate entrance to Jerusalem’s Old City on Wednesday.
Samir Kuntar’s Ex-Wife Welcomes Death of ‘Murderer’ Ex-Husband
The divorced Palestinian wife of assassinated terrorist Samir Kuntar welcomed his death on Monday, in an interview with the pan-Arab Al-Arabiya television network. Accusing Kuntar of fighting not against Israel but against the Syrian people, Kifah Kayyal insisted in an
China Cracks Down on Terrorism Reporting, May Demand Encryption Keys
China is considering tough new restrictions on its state-run media operations, using a new anti-terrorism law that could be in effect by New Year’s Day.
Battlefield Ramadi: Iraqi Forces Try to Take City Back from Islamic State
Iraqi forces, backed by Shiite militias controlled by Iran, are advancing into the center of Ramadi, a city that has been for months controlled by the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist group.
Can We Trust Vladimir Putin?
Back in 2002, in the dark ages before Breitbart News Network, the great conservative commentator Ben Shapiro warned that the United States must “Keep an eye on Russia,” because “Russia is renewing her relations with America’s enemies.” Shapiro reiterated his message in 2007, warning America that “Russia isn’t to be trusted.”
Islamic State Hopes to Expand ‘Caliphate’ into Indonesia
AFP relates a warning from Attorney-General George Brandis of Australia that the Islamic State has “ambitions to elevate its presence and level of activity in Indonesia, either directly or through surrogates.”
NYPD Detective Among Six U.S. Airmen Killed by Taliban in Afghanistan
A New York City police detective was among the six U.S. troops killed by a suicide bomb attack near Bagram air base in southern Afghanistan Monday.
Kenyan Muslims Thwart Al-Shabaab Bus Attack by Shielding Christians
On Monday, a terrorist attack on a bus in Kenya failed when Muslim passengers threw themselves over Christians to shield them from the Islamists’ wrath.
Former Argentine FM on Tape: Iran ‘Planted the Bomb’ at AMIA Jewish Center
Newly released wiretap audio finds former Foreign Minister of Argentina Héctor Timerman admitting that the government of Iran “planted the bomb” at the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) headquarters in 1994, the deadliest terror attack in Argentina’s history.
Israel Should Heed Hezbollah’s Threat of Retaliation for Kuntar Elimination
Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah’s threat to avenge Samir Kuntar’s death should be taken seriously by Israel, a column in Haaretz warned. According to Haaretz columnist Amos Harel, past experience shows that Hezbollah takes matters relating to its honor and image
Corsica Threatens to Break Away From France
France is facing new trouble after a separatist government took power on the island of Corsica, including many members who want full independence. While the world’s media focused on the Front National’s performance in last week’s regional elections, Corsican nationalists
Ted Cruz to Obama: Shut Down DC’s Terror-Supporting Palestinian Office
TEL AVIV – Sen. Ted Cruz is demanding that the Obama administration close the Palestinian Liberation Organization’s (PLO) office in Washington for “celebrating the murder of Jews,” “glorification of terrorism,” and paying salaries to jailed Palestinian terrorists.
