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Nine Foreign Workers Kidnapped by Islamic State Loyalists in Libya
Loyalists to the self-Islamic State reportedly beheaded eight security guards and kidnapped nine workers from the Philippines, Austria, the Czech Republic, Bangladesh, and Ghana.
DOJ Expected to Clear Darren Wilson But Charge Ferguson Police With Racial Bias
The Department of Justice has reportedly concluded two investigations that were launched following the killing of Michael Brown last August.
Boko Haram's New Execution Video Imitates Those of the Islamic State
The production marks a change for the terror group, which had earlier distributed less sophisticated videos that typically showed rambling speeches from the group's leader, Abubakr Shekau.
Violence Caused by Far-Right Extremists Has Surpassed That Caused by Domestic Jihadists, Study Says
A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center found that domestic terrorism is a bigger threat to Americans than political violence from abroad, and that a lot of it has more to do with antigovernment ideology and rightwing hatred than with radical Islam.
Dozens of Airline Food Workers Arrested In 'Nickel a Ticket’ Protest
On Thursday afternoon, some 200 hundreds of workers rallied outside the Washington, DC headquarters of Airlines for America — the country’s largest airline trade association — demanding affordable health care options or more money to pay for premiums.
Video Shows Islamic State Smashing Ancient Artifacts in Mosul
The group has been raiding museums and libraries, destroying historical masterpieces, and attacking cultural heritage sites across land it controls in Iraq.
Three Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Killing, Stand Your Ground Laws Are Alive and Well in America
The self-defense law that led to George Zimmerman’s acquittal remains on the books in Florida and 22 other states despite multiple controversies and the best efforts of gun control advocates.
Islamic State Loyalists Have Reportedly Kidnapped 30 Hazara Shias in Afghanistan
Several high-ranking members of the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban recently switched ranks and pledged allegiance to Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
Millions of Pakistanis Have to Give Their Fingerprints to Keep Using Cellphones
The massive effort follows the killing in December of 150 students and teachers by Taliban militants, who used cellphones registered to a woman with no connection to the attack.
Israel Denies Flooding of Gaza Despite Palestinian Accusations
Hundreds of Palestinians were forced to evacuate their homes in Gaza over the weekend, after water levels rose up to almost 10 feet. The Gaza Ministry of Interior blamed Israel for the floods, but Israeli officials categorically denied being behind...
Chaos in Libya Provides Fertile Ground for Islamic State Propaganda
Regional and world leaders already concentrating on battling the terror group in Iraq and Syria have been alarmed by developments in Libya, where it has been steadily building a presence.
Islamic State Loyalists Claim Responsibility for Bombings That Killed Dozens in Libya
No group has yet claimed responsibility for today’s attacks in Al Qubbah — but the quickly deteriorating security situation has the country on high alert.