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Egypt Tries to Curb Brotherhood's Influence Over Mosques
Egypt licenses thousands of state-approved clerics in a bid to stop places of worship from falling “into the hands of extremists.”
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Al-Qaeda Head's Former Deputy Arrested in Egypt
Thirwat Salah Shehata, a senior Islamist close to Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri, arrested in a Cairo suburb.
Cameron Orders Investigation into Muslim Brotherhood
British Prime Minister orders probe of the Muslim Brotherhood, amid reports the group is planning radical activities from London.
Egypt Sentences 2 Morsi Supporters to Death
Two Islamists who were convicted of throwing youths off an apartment block roof sentenced to death.
Egypt Announces New Trial for 919 Islamists
Egypt's chief prosecutor orders trials for 919 suspected Islamists, days after 529 Brotherhood supporters were sentenced to death.
Islamists Threaten to Assassinate French President
Al-Qaeda linked group vows Jihad against France for sending troops into Mali last year to root-out terrorists.
Egypt Court Sentences 529 Morsi Supporters to Death
The convicts, members of Muslim Brotherhood, on trial for killing a police officer, attempted killing of two others, and other violence.
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Al Qaeda Video, Magazine Focuses on English-Speaking Recruits
Experts claim the group is reaching out to Muslim immigrants abroad in an attempt to make terror a worldwide phenomenon.
Gulf States Pull Ambassadors from Qatar Over Islamist Support
Fearing that they may be the next victims of Islamists, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates slam Qatar.
Iranian Official: 'We are Preparing to Liberate Jerusalem'
Militia carries out exercise to prepare for invasion of Holy City. General: the Islamic world is waiting for Tehran to call them to battle.
Syrian Army Kills More Than 170 Islamist Rebels
More than 170 Islamist rebel fighters killed in a Syrian army ambush near Damascus, the deadliest against the rebels for months.
Barbarian Nigerian Islamists Murder 59 Students
Islamist group Boko Haram shot and burned to death 59 pupils in a boarding school in north-east Nigeria.
Syrian Jihadists Tell Women: Cover Your Faces or Else
Islamist rebels in eastern Syria order women to put on the Islamic veil, warn against defying the order.
Jordanian Islamists Rally Against Israel-PA Peace
Hundreds of Muslim Brotherhood supporters protest in Jordan against Kerry's framework, burn Israeli flags.
100 Said Dead in Islamist Atrocity in Nigeria
More than 50 gunmen killed dozens at a village in Borno state, others set a church on fire in Adamwa.
Terrorists Threaten Sochi Games
Islamist terrorists threaten "present from the Muslims" for Russia during the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Tunisia's Islamist Prime Minister Officially Resigns
Tunisia's Prime Minister resigns as part of a plan to end months of political deadlock.
Syrian Rebels Unite to Fight Al-Qaeda-Linked Group
Syrian rebels unite for the purpose of launching a new “revolution” against the jihadist Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
Report: Al Qaeda Forces Syrian Druze to Renounce Faith
Syrian branch of Islamist terror group reportedly has forced 14 Druze villages to Islam - or die.
Russia: West Understands that Assad is Better than Rebels
Russia's Foreign Minister says that Western diplomats are increasingly saying that Assad is better for Syria than Islamists.
Al Qaeda Apologizes for Yemen Hospital Attack
Yemen branch of terror organization apologizes for deadly hospital attack, which killed 52, alleging terrorist disobeyed orders.
Kerry: Meeting with Syrian Islamists 'Possible'
Secretary of State says that “it is possible” the United States would meet with a newly formed Islamist Syrian rebel alliance.
Tunisian Parties Choose Leader for Interim Government
Tunisia's political parties choose Industry Minister Mehdi Jomaa to head an interim government of independent figures.
Syria: Lashes in Town Square for 'Adultery' as Sharia Law Reigns
New incident demonstrates gradual takeover of Sharia law in once-moderate state.
Syrian Islamists: No to Democracy, Minority Rights
Rift between Syrian rebel movements grows as Islamist leader rejects democracy, declaring: ‘The Koran is our law.’
Egypt: 21 Morsi Supporters to be Released
Courts in Egypt order the release Saturday of 21 women and girls jailed over an Islamist opposition protest.
Western States Hold First Talks With Syria's Islamist Rebels
Western states, including US, meet with powerful Syrian Islamic Front; marks policy shift after failure to back secular FSA.
Obama Official: US is an Islamic Country
Department of Homeland Security Advisory Council member tweets controversial opinion of US.
Tunisian Parties Begin Negotiations
National dialogue in Tuninsia aims to end deadlock between the Islamist-led government and the mainly secular opposition.
Tunisia: 7 Officers Killed in Clashes with Islamists
At least seven police officers have been killed in Tunisia in clashes with Islamist terrorists in the central region of Sidi Bouzid.
Libya: Two Dead in Blast Near Islamist Camp
At least two people were killed as a large blast was heard near a Libyan Islamist stronghold in Sirte.
Al Qaeda Chief Blames Rival Islamists for Setbacks
Al Qaeda leader blames "moderate" Islamists in Egypt and Tunisia as being responsible for major political setbacks.
Tunisian Political Deal Brings an End to Islamist Government
Tunisia's political rivals have agreed on a timetable for the Islamist coalition to quit and be replaced by a government of independents.
France Fears Backlash from Islamists Fighting in Syria
Hundreds of homegrown Islamists are signing up to fight in Syria, says interior minister.
Cairo: More than 30 Killed in Attempted Islamist Jailbreak
At least 36 Islamist prisoners were killed when gunmen ambushed trucks transferring detainees to a north Cairo prison.
Leader: 'Open Season' on Nigerian Christians by Islamists
Islamists have made Christians in Nigeria an endangered species, according to Nigerian Christian leader Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor.
6 Suspects in Islamist Bombing of Buddhist Temple
Indian Mujahideen group suspected in multiple bomb attacks, which wounded two monks. Attack underscores rising Islamist violence
Egypt's Foreign Minister Resigns, Islamists Call for Rallies
Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohamed Kamel Amr has tendered his resignation, reports state news agency.
France Arrests Six Members of Terrorist Cell
Six people arrested Paris are member of a suspected cell allegedly planning terrorist acts on French soil.
PA Arabs Fete 'New Mahdi," Establishment of Calpihate
Thousands of PA Arabs participated in a mass rally in Ramallah earlier this week calling for the establishment of the Muslim Caliphate
Istanbul: Violence in Large Protest; Erdogan Defiant
Largest anti-government protest in years hits Taksim Square; anger over "Islamization."
Turkey Tightens Restrictions on Sales of Alcohol
Despite protest from the opposition, Turkey adopts a bill tightening restrictions on the sale and advertising of alcoholic beverages.
British Police Arrest 2 More Suspects in London Beheading
British police made two further arrests and raided houses across London, following the brutal murder of Lee Rigby.
Rage in London after 'Unforgivable' Beheading
Two mosques attacked in confrontations throughout London following Muslims' murder of a soldier.
Egyptian Islamists Protest Against Israel
Dozens of Islamist protesters gather at the Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, hold an anti-Israel demonstration.
New PA Laws: Cutting Off Thieves' Hands, Lashes for Drinking
Hamas is lobbying for a stricter enforcement of Islamic law in Gaza – including provisions to cut off the hands of thieves
Islamic Cleric Charges: Morsi is a 'Zionist'
An Islamic cleric who opposes the Muslim Brotherhood described Egyptian President as a “Zionist” who shares security interests with Israel.
14 Syrian Intelligence Officials Killed in Jihadist Bombing
Islamist jihadists killed 14 Syrian intelligence officials Monday in a suicide attack on their offices in the province of Hasakeh.
Lebanon: 'Any Hand That Aggresses Against Army Will Be Cut Off'
A top Lebanese official has warned that its military will "pursue" anyone who attacks it.
Pro-Regime Loyalists to Dominate New Jordanian Parliament
Tribal leaders, pro-regime loyalists and independent businessmen will sweep Jordan's parliamentary election.
British Islamists During Protest: Islam Will Dominate France
Islamists in Britain who protested outside the French Embassy in London threatened that Islam will dominate France and England.
Islamist Terrorists Kidnap Foreigners in Algeria
Islamist terrorists have abducted at least two foreign nationals in eastern Algeria, according to the UK Foreign Office.
Tunisian Islamists Attack Offices of 'Zionist' Rights Group
A Tunisian NGO that campaigns against anti-Semitism accused a controversial militia close to ruling Islamists of attacking its office.
Egyptian Communications Minister Also Quits Cairo Government
Communications and Information Technology Minister Hany Mahmoud Abdel Megeed has also quit the Cairo government, following a vice president.
Tunisian Cleric Says Jews are Apes
A Tunisian cleric recently referred to Jews as “prophet slayers and apes” and prayed for Allah to annihilate them.
Why Is the NY Times Islamist Terrorism's Apologist?
Report: Obama's White House Hosted Muslim Radicals
An investigation by the Investigative Project on Terrorism finds that known radical Islamists made hundreds of visits to the White House.