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Islamic State Philippines Wing Made over $7 Million in First Half of 2016

While the struggle to eradicate the Islamic State terrorist group focuses largely on Syria and Iraq, its affiliates outside of the Middle East have been gaining strength, largely through the generation of revenue. The Philippines affiliate, Abu Sayyaf, reportedly generated over $7 million in ransoms in the first six months of 2016.

A Philippine soldier picks up the headband of a militant, adorned with the logo used by th

Saudi Man Insults Islam, Causes Twitter War

A Saudi social media users has been a target of widespread threats and condemnation after he labelled Islam “garbage” and “primitive” and advocated free encounters between men and women.

A Bahraini man browses the internet on his laptop in a coffee shop in the capital Manama o

Wikileaks: Soros Memo Accused Obama of Fueling Radical Islam to Push TPP

A March 2016 email published Monday by the organization Wikileaks reveals that George Soros, in anticipation of a meeting with Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta, requested Podesta read a memo accusing President Barack Obama of emboldening radical Islam in Malaysia in order to get the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) passed.

US President Barack Obama (R) greets Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak upon arriv

Iraq Alcohol Ban Sparks Political Backlash

Secular Iraqis woke up feeling hungover on Sunday, after a surprise parliament vote they claim is unconstitutional and shows that dominant religious parties have their priorities wrong.

An Iraqi man walks past a closed liquor store in the capital Baghdad on October 23, 2016.