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Video: Al-Qaeda Forms All-Female Brigade to Attack West

Al-Qaeda has formed all-female brigade to infiltrate and hit Western military bases, as they are less likely than men to attract suspicion.

Saudi King Demands UN Resolution Condemning Religious Insults

Saudi King Abdullah demanded a U.N. resolution Saturday condemning insults on religions.

Turkey Charges Jazz Pianist with Insulting Islam

Famed international pianist Fazil Say is on trial in Turkey for “publicly insulting religious values adopted by a part of the nation.”

Alleged Maker of "Muslims" Movie Speaks From Safe House

Former writer for Michael Moore, now a "counter-Jihad filmmaker," speaks from an undisclosed location following death threats.

Gaza Arab Terrorists Debut Weaponry, Fire Qassams

As rockets and mortar fall in the south, Gaza Arab terrorists debut new weaponry at Israeli aircraft.

Video: Thousands of Muslims Protest Outside Google HQ in London

An estimated 10,000 Muslims protested outside Google’s offices in London in an attempt to force the company to remove anti-Islam film.

Report Follows the Decades-Long Saga of Obama's 'Muslim Ring'

Photos show that for decades U.S. President Barack H. Obama has been wearing a ring engraved with the Muslim Shahada prayer

Gaza Salafists Fire Rockets into Israel

Rockets fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel.

Senior IDF Source: Expect 'Cast Lead 2'

Source tells Maariv 55 rockets fired into Israel by Hamas, Islamic Jihad leave Israel no choice.

Islamic Jihad Leader: Re-examine 'Ceasefire' with Israel

The leader of the Islamic Jihad terror group, Ramadan Shallah, says it is time to re-examine the ceasefire with Israel.

Gunmen Massacre Students at Nigerian University, Killing 26

Gunmen stormed a student housing area in northeastern Nigeria Monday night killing approximately 26 people, most of whom were students.

France to Expel Islamists Threatening Security, Says Minister

France announced that it will expel any foreigners who pose a threat to the country’s security at home or abroad in the name of Islam.

A Word to Rioting Muslims

Pakistani FM Thanks Clinton for Denouncing Anti-Islam Film

Pakistan's foreign minister on Friday thanked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for criticizing the anti-Islam film.

Why Didn’t These Anti-Islam Films Spark Rage?

Anti-Islam videos posted earlier this year sparked only a shadow of the lethal rage over the “Innocence” film. The hand of Al Qaeda?

France Fears Violent Reaction to Cartoons

After one magazine's publication of caricatures of Mohammed, France prepares for what they fear may be a violent outburst.

France to Close Dozens of Embassies Over Mohammed Cartoons

France will close embassies in around 20 countries, fearing a violent reaction to cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

New Cartoon: Jew Pushes Mohammed in Wheelchair

The new satirical cartoon of Mohammed in a French magazine shows an Orthodox Jew pushing the prophet. Second cartoon: Mohammed in the nude.

Top Egyptian Cleric Calls for Global Ban on Islam Attacks

Egypt's top Muslim cleric on Saturday called for an international ban on all forms of attacks against Islam.

Arabs Try To Burn Books of Psalms on Mount of Olives

Three Arab youths were caught Saturday night desecrating Jewish holy books at a sacred Jewish cemetery in Jerusalem.

Jordan Asks YouTube to Remove Anti-Islam Video Clips

The Jordanian government has asked YouTube to remove film clips “insulting Prophet Mohammed and hurting the feelings of Arabs and Muslims.”

Israeli Arabs Protest 'Anti-Muslim Video'

Hundreds of Arabs protested Saturday in Israel against an amateur video that satirized the life of Prophet Mohammed, founder of Islam.

Al-Qaeda Leader's Brother Offers to Mediate Peace Plan

The brother of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri has proposed to mediate a peace deal between the West and Islamists.

Al-Qaeda Video: U.S. Will Target American Muslims in 'Holocaust'

Al-Qaeda released a video declaring the U.S. is at war with Islam and that American Muslims should prepare for a “holocaust”

Israeli Filmmaker in Hiding After Film Sparks Deadly Protests

A filmmaker went into hiding after his movie, which provides a negative view of Islam, sparked protests against U.S. diplomatic missions.

'Islam: The Untold Story' Screening Canceled Due to Threats

Britain's Channel 4 has canceled a planned screening of the documentary, “Islam: The Untold Story” after threats of violence.

Gaza Children Deliver Sweets to Islamic Jihad Terrorists

In Gaza, young children were sent Monday to bring sweets, cakes and chocolates to Islamic Jihad terrorists posted at the border with Israel.

Schools Cease Teaching Holocaust, Demand Students Pray to Allah

Many British schools are ceasing to teach the Holocaust in history lessons in order to avoid offending Muslim students.

Report: UN Sponsored Summer Camps Canceled In Favor of Hamas

Hamas run camps are teaching children "identification with the prisoners," "paramilitary activities," and "Qur'an memorization," said Amit.

Video: Jewish Groups Document Canadian 'Anti-Semitic Hate Rally'

Canadian Jewish groups urge the Ontario government to stop an “anti-Semitic hate rally” from taking place on the steps of the legislature.

Clinton Denies Aide's Links to Muslim Brotherhood

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton denied allegations that one of her top aides has links to the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood movement.

Gaza Christians Protest 'Forced Conversions'

Dozens of Christians in Gaza staged a public protest, claiming two congregants were forcibly converted to Islam.

Saudi Religious Police to Begin Operating at Tourist Attractions

The Saudi Arabian Religious Police is intending to work in tourist attractions in an effort to ensure tourists do not violate Islamic law.

Islamic Jihad: We Held Our Fire in the Latest Violence

Islamic Jihad claims it held its fire during the escalation in the south. Hamas played a more active role this time.

Israel Funding Islamic Movement Schools

An argument over core subjects in independent schools reveals that Israel is funding radical Islamic movement.

IDF Hits Gaza Sniper Squad

Terrorist snipers fired at Israelis along the Gaza border over the past few days. UAV fires, hits them.

Refusing to Comply with Islam, Students Get Evicted

More than 70 students in South Africa were kicked out of college dormitories for refusing to comply with Islamic traditions and rules.

Islamic Jihad Threatens Judea and Samaria

Islamic Jihad leader threatens to attack the communities in Judea and Samaria unless Israel changes its behavior towards terror prisoners.

Death Threats to Author Questioning Origins of Islam

A best-selling author questioning the origins of Islam in a new book has received death threats on the Twitter social networking website.

Turkish Court Charges Pianist with 'Insulting Islam'

Turkish court charges an internationally known pianist and composer with insulting Islamic religious values on Twitter.

Radio Host Attacked for Being 'Allah's Enemy'

A radio host has been hospitalized after being cut 15 times by an unidentified criminal, after he criticized the Prophet Mohammed, on air.

Power Ranger Samurai Sparks Outrage in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabians have expressed outrage over a McDonald's toy which they say mocks their prophet Muhammad.

Egyptian Court Upholds Sentence for 'Blasphemous' Christian

An Egyptian court upheld a three-year sentence against a teenage Christian student who 'mocked Islam and the Prophet Mohamed.'

Turkish Pianist Faces Imprisonment for Tweets Insulting Islam

Prosecutors have demanded charging an internationally acclaimed Turkish pianist for comments he made on Twitter, insulting Islam.

Jordan Bank Fires Christian Woman Who Eschewed Hijab

A Christian woman in Jordan was fired from her position when she refused to adopt Islamic dress as a part of a bank uniform

US Poll: Islam Is a Problem, but Ignore It

Islam is in global conflict with the West, a Rasmussen poll reveals, but most Americans think the US should ignore the Islamic world.

Iranian Texts Preach Jihad to Canadian Students

Teaching materials of a Toronto Islamic school, under investigation for its anti-Semitic and pro-jihad curriculum, came from Iran.

Toronto Islamic School Being Probed for Jihad Curriculum

An Islamic school in Toronto is under police investigation for comparing Judaism to Nazism and teaching violent Jihad.

Arab Journalist Blames Radical Islam for Toulouse Murders

‘Palestinian’ journalist faults radical Islam for Toulouse murders, expresses understanding for security checks.

Clinton Deeply 'Hurt' By Charges That U.S. is Anti-Muslim

During her visit to Bangladesh, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was deeply hurt by charges that U.S. was biased against Muslims.

Report: US Muslim Population Nearly Triples in Decade

A 2010 survey shows the Muslim population in the US has risen from 1 million to 2.6 million in 10 years

Iran Cracks Down on Women Wearing 'Vulgar,' 'Illegal' Clothes

Iran is conducting a new crackdown on women wearing the headscarves improperly or who are dressed in a “vulgar” fashion.

Kuwait Man Receives 7 Year Sentence for Tweets

A Kuwaiti man has received seven years in prison for a series of Tweets local Shiites considered offensive and 'damaged Kuwait's image'

Tunisia's Jews Sue Over Anti-Semitic Chants

Tunisia's Jewish community is making an official complaint regarding anti-Semitic slogans that were chanted at a protest held, on Sunday.

Protestors Decry Presentation on “Islamophobia” at JCC

Over 30 protestors gathered in front of the JCC in Manhattan to express their outrage over a forum entitled “Combating Islamophobia.”

Coptic Tycoon Still in Islamist Crosshairs

Egypt's Coptic billionaire and tycoon Naguib Sawiris beat one case, but faces another for 'insulting religion' via Twitter

Saudi Arabia's Twitter Apostasy Crisis Widens

A Christian blogger in Saudi Arabia known as the "Mecca Pastor" has joined Hazma Kashgari in the spotlight for 'blasphemous' Tweets.

Copts Protest Eviction of Christians from Shabrat

Hundreds of Coptic Christians staged a protest at Egypt's parliament after 8 Copt families were forcibly evicted from Shabrat

Ya'alon Cites Western Naivete: Not All Elections Bring Democracy

Strategic Affairs Minister Moshe Ya'alon cited Western "ignorance coupled with naivety"in his address at the 2012 Herzliya Conference.

Saudi Arabia Beheads Pakistani Drug Dealer

Saudi Arabia continues to use beheading as its favored means of capital punishment for an unusually broad range of capital offenses.