When not busy disgracing his nation and his family through his various peccadilloes, the future king of England, Prince Charles, has regularly assumed the position of lead European missionary in the service of the Islamic faith. As he will tell President Bush this week, it is not Islam’s fault that thousands of non-Muslims have been […]
New jihadist attacks in Thailand
The jihadist bloodshed continues in Thailand, where Islamic militants have recently accelerated their attacks on local civilians, per Reuters: Five villagers and two militants were killed overnight in southern Thailand when Muslim separatist insurgents launched about 50 raids on remote villages in the restive region, the army said on Thursday. The newly appointed army chief […]
Hizb ut-Tahrir comes calling
British MP Harriet Harman got quite the surprise last week when members of Hizb ut-Tahrir came for a visit, taking advantage of Harman’s open-door office policy. The representatives of the violent Muslim group were there to complain about the British government’s efforts to outlaw their organization, in a story recounted by Nick Cohen in the […]
Secret poll: Iraqis support attacks
Troubling news out of London today, as the Daily Telegraph reports that the results of a secret poll conducted by Britain’s Ministry of Defense indicate that a majority of Iraqis – 65% – support attacks against Western forces stationed throughout the country: Millions of Iraqis believe that suicide attacks against British troops are justified, a […]
Indonesian Muslims close local churches
The intimidation campaign waged by Muslim groups against Indonesian Christians continues unabated, leading one Christian leader, Pastor Johan Bandi, to issue “an urgent call for solidarity for the persecuted churches in Indonesia,” per ASSIST News Service: In recent months, Christians in Indonesia have faced a severe escalation of terrorism, intimidation and persecution. “This escalation is […]
Holland struggles with Muslim immigration
The conflict between secular European societies and their Muslim immigrant populations was once a niche story, relegated to smaller publications who were unafraid to touch on “racial” or “religious” issues. However, with the murder of Theo Van Gogh by a Muslim radical, even large media outlets such as the International Herald Tribune are beginning to […]
Earthquake could benefit madrassas
The recent earthquake in South Asia which has killed thousands and laid waste to the regional infrastructure could end up benefiting the area madrassa system. With so many government schools having been destroyed, localities may need to take the initiative in order to educate their own children. Able and more than willing are the local […]
Tensions remain high in southern Russia
More violence has been reported in the town of Nalchik, which is still trying to recover from Thursday”s massive terrorist raid, according to the AP: NALCHIK, Russia — Shooting broke out Tuesday morning in the southern Russian city of Nalchik, as police and security forces said they were launching special operations to detain suspected militants. […]
Kashmiri terrorists break truce, kill Education Minister
Taking advantage of the recent earthquake and the chaos which followed, Kashmiri-based jihadists stormed the house of State Education Minister Ghulam Nabi Lone yesterday, murdering him in cold blood. The attack breaks the so-called truce announced last week by the United Jihad Council, an umbrella organization representing various Kashmiri terrorist groups, per Voice of America […]
Dutch arrest seven in anti-terror sweep
Still reeling from the brutal murder of artist/director Theo Van Gogh, the Dutch authorities today carried out a series of raids across three major cities, arresting seven suspects in an effort to prevent apparently imminent terrorist attacks. The suspects appear — at first glance — to match the profile of the disaffected young Muslim immigrant […]
Jihad violence hits Russian school
With memories of the Beslan massacre still fresh in the minds of Russians, this latest attack in the Caucasus can’t help but evoke disturbing parallels. Although it appears the attackers did not target the school itself, the building’s involvement is disturbing nonetheless. While the identity and motivation of the terrorists is currently unclear, given the […]
Pakistan’s government implicated in nuclear trade
Much has been said about the recent peace initiatives between the Indian and Pakistani governments. However, a recent report in Pakistan’s Daily Star contends that — while peace efforts may be moving forward — Pakistan is still attempting to upgrade and expand its nuclear arsenal through covert purchases made overseas. Considering Pakistan’s persistent refusal to […]
Captain Yee Speaks Out
The case of Guantanamo chaplain Captain James Yee was a uniquely disturbing one, as it involved an American military officer — stationed at one of the nation’s most secretive installation — who had allegedly betrayed his nation to forces aligned with Islamic terrorists. Yee was allowed to walk away from the case a free man, […]
West to blame for linking Islam and terrorism
A seminar held in New Delhi and attended by several prominent Islamic clerics and politicians has decided to blame the West for connecting Islam to terrorism. Of course, the numerous terrorist organizations who constantly invoke Islam in order to justify their daily attacks are blameless, according to India News: Prominent Muslim Clerics and diplomats of […]
Americans, Israelis and British behind terrorism in Iraq
Writing in an online Arab newsletter, Palestinian “Doctor” Elias Akleh suggests that it is really the secret services of the West which are killing hundreds of Iraqis every week. Dr. Akleh’s delusions are an excellent example of the lengths which terrorist apologists are willing to go to in order to explain the murderous tendencies of […]
PLO’s founding lies exposed
The Palestinian “liberation” movement has always relied on the idea that the founding of the state of Israel was an unparalleled disaster for the Arab world designed by a colonialist West. This historical aspersion has served to justify the numerous violent campaigns carried out against Israel for the past 55 years by groups such as […]
Hamas encourages women to take up jihad
Who ever said the Islamic fundamentalists that lead Hamas opposed equal rights for women? Mindful of the coming Palestinian elections, Hamas has begun to encourage Palestinian women to carry the banner of jihad and participate in terrorist attacks, according to the Daily Telegraph: (thanks to Sr. Soph) They wear the long skirts and head coverings […]
Indonesians join Thai insurgency
A senior military official in Thailand has for the first time charged that Indonesian jihadists are actively participating in the Thai insurgency. Straying from his government’s line, retired General Kitti Rattanachaya charged that Muslim fighters from Aceh province in Indonesia were infiltrating the conflict zone and carrying out attacks against Thai authorities, according to the […]
Hundreds of jihadists in Australia
Recent reports from Australia have suggested the existence of as many as 800 terrorist suspects currently residing in the country. Today, however, it was revealed that the Australian government had received intelligence as early as 2002 which indicated that hundreds of Islamic extremists had already infiltrated Australia, some of whom were willing to carry out […]
Ms. Hughes meets King Abdullah
It has become apparent this week that poor Karen Hughes has an impossible job. Wherever in the Muslim world she goes, Ms. Hughes is derided by extremists and “moderates” alike, who view most of her statements as little more than Zionist propaganda. Along the way, she is forced to defend policies which have already been […]