Archives for 2006

“Senior military officials.” By James Glanz and Sabrina Tavernise for the New York Times: BAGHDAD, Dec. 24 “” The American military is holding at least four Iranians in Iraq, including men the Bush administration called senior military officials, who were seized in a pair of raids late last week aimed at people suspected of conducting […]

Looks like the ball is back in the UN’s court. How long will it take to hammer out the next resolution? “Iran to install 3,000 centrifuges from today after sanctions,” from AFP: TEHERAN – Iran will on Sunday start putting in place 3,000 uranium enriching centrifuges at a key nuclear plant in an immediate response […]

Abdul-Rahman’s caseload includes representing Mansour al-Timani and his wife, Fatima, the couple divorced without their knowledge by Fatima’s half-brothers, and a rape victim sentenced to 90 lashes. More ridiculous rulings by our “Friend and Ally” are described below. Sharia Alert. “Saudi Lawyer Takes On Religious Court System,” by Faiza Saleh Ambah for the Washington Post: […]

“We will celebrate our atomic achievements in February.” With fireworks, Mahmoud? From Al-Bawaba, with thanks to Sr. Soph: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday those who voted for a UN nuclear resolution against the country would soon regret it, the official IRNA news agency reported. “This resolution will not harm Iran and those who […]

Christmas greetings from Gaza. From YnetNews, with thanks to Sr. Soph: Palestinian gunmen launched a Qassam from northern Gaza, which landed in the industrial area in Ashkelon, hitting a strategic facility.

The Somali Jihad is not going well so far. Every country that is threatened by jihad activity should be supporting Ethiopia now. From AP, with thanks to Jamie Glazov: MOGADISHU, Somalia “” Ethiopian and Somali troops captured a key border town early Monday, a day after Ethiopia sent fighter jets into neighboring Somalia and bombed […]

…to all Jihad Watchers and others who observe either. May we do all we can in 2007 to defend the civilization built by those who through history have celebrated these holy days, and to show those who have forgotten and who never knew that it is indeed worth defending.

You mean the party’s over? In a reaction to this story, some anti-dhimmitude in the UK. From UPI, with thanks to Doc Washburn: LONDON, Dec. 24 (UPI) — Immigration officers at British airports will begin lifting the veils of passengers to verify identity, The Scotsman said Sunday. The order came after it was revealed that […]

The despicable cartoon above comes from a Christmas card available from War On Want, a Leftist group that describes itself as fighting poverty “in developing countries in partnership and solidarity with people affected by globalisation. We campaign for workers’ rights and against the root causes of global poverty, inequality and injustice.” (Thanks to Jerusalem Posts.) […]

Peace on earth, good will to men (just kidding) Jihadists plan Christmas greetings for Christians in Indonesia. It has become “something of a tradition.” Pass the egg nog, and the latest death threat! From AP, : Police searched worshippers and swept for bombs at churches in Indonesia on Sunday amid warnings by Western nations that […]

Another article on the persecution of Christians in Iraq, about which over the years we have posted a distressingly high number of articles. By Aqeel Hussein and Colin Freeman in the Sunday Telegraph, with thanks to all who sent this in: The snow has already settled on the mountains further north, but the Christians of […]

I’ve got an idea! Let’s conclude another treaty with these jihad groups! From Xinhua, with thanks to Twostellas: GAZA, Dec. 24 (Xinhua) — A military wing of the Islamic Jihad (Holy War) movement launched two homemade rockets into southern Israel on Sunday morning despite a mutual cease-fire. Saraya al-Quds Brigades claimed responsibility for firing two […]

All systems go for Al-Sadr — and civil war. “Iraq’s grand ayatollah declines to bless Shiite-Sunni-Kurd bloc: Al-Sistani’s refusal is a setback for politicians hoping to isolate al-Sadr, an anti-U.S. cleric,” by Qassim Abdul-Zahra for The Associated Press, with thanks to Twostellas: BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq’s most revered Shiite cleric withheld support Saturday for a […]

Lights Out In Britain Update: “PM shelves Islamic group ban,” by Jamie Doward and Gaby Hinsliff in The Guardian, with thanks to Twostellas: The Prime Minister has been forced to shelve a central plank of his ‘war on terror’ strategy after opposition from senior police officers and the Home Office. Plans to ban Hizb ut-Tahrir, […]

Another story about the controversy among Muslims about whether or not it is acceptable to wish Christians Merry Christmas. From AP, with thanks to Morgaan Sinclair: KUWAIT CITY “” Is it religiously acceptable for Muslims to wish their Christian colleagues or acquaintances a Merry Christmas? In Kuwait, it depends on who you ask. Days before […]

Here is an interesting piece on the plight of once and future dhimmi Christian populations in the Middle East. It’s by Stephen Farrell and Rana Sabbagh Gargour in the TimesOnline, with thanks to Null, who notes correctly that “the piece opens: ‘Christians in the Middle East have paid a high price for the Iraq war, […]

“Bishop calls for veil legislation,” from the BBC: The Right Reverend Michael Nazir-Ali told the Sunday Telegraph that “an unprecedented security situation” called for such legislation. He also said people were “too worried about offending Muslims”. Mr Nazir-Ali has previously said jobs like teaching could require Muslim women not to wear full-face veils. His comments […]

The comment? Something to the effect that it must be difficult to see. Gee, punching and headbutting just might be overreacting a bit. From Reuters: LONDON (Reuters) – A man,whose wife made a passing comment about a Muslim woman’s full face veil, suffered a broken nose and lost his front teeth after being attacked and […]

How many indignant clerics does it take to change a light bulb? They can’t tell you in Morocco. A press release from Reporters Without Borders: Reporters Without Borders said it firmly and utterly condemns a ban that has been slapped on the Arabic-language weekly “Nichane” and legal action launched against it for “damaging Islam”. The […]

Somalia Jihad Update. “Ethiopia attacks Somalia Islamic council,” by Mohamed Olad Hassan for Associated Press: MOGADISHU, Somalia – Ethiopia launched an attack Sunday on Somalia’s powerful Islamic movement, sending fighter jets across the border and bombarding several towns in a major escalation of the violence that threatens to engulf the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia confirmed […]