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U.S. declaration of war on ISIS looms as Obama's Democratic allies join Republican hawks in calling for such action
The possibility that the U.S. Congress will join France in declaring all-out war against the Islamic State (ISIS) appears more likely than ever as a high-ranking Democratic ally of President Barack Obama has joined hawkish Republican leaders in calling for such a declaration.
Refugees speak out: 'If we stay in Syria, we have 3 choices â serve Assad, or serve ISIS, or die'
As politicians and media commentators the world over debate on what to do with the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing war-torn Syria, an important voice is hardly being heardâthat of the refugees themselves.
Russian mother admits she gave birth to a 'monster' when her daughter joined ISIS as jihadist bride
A mother's heart was broken after learning that her 20-year old daughter Fatima Dzhafarova became an Islamic State sympathizer and has even eloped to Syria with a jihadist.
Canada delays plans to accept Syrian refugees amid terror concerns; priority given to families, women at risk, gays
Canada has delayed its plans to bring 25, 000 Syrian refugees to the country after New Year amid concerns in the US over the vetting-system and the Islamic State fighters' desperate efforts to slip through the systems.
Clash of 2 terror groups: Al-Qaeda suicide bomber kills top ISIS commander in Syria
The "shadowy head'' of the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade, a key ISIS militia, has been killed in a recent suicide bombing north of Syria. Al Qaeda's Al Nusra Front has claimed responsibility of the attack.
ISIS 'poster girl' from Austria beaten to death after trying to escape Raqqa; friend killed in fighting
A 17-year old girl who left home in 2014 'to serve Allah' by joining the Islamic State (ISIS) in Syria has reportedly been killed after she tried to escape Raqqa, an ISIS stronghold.
More Americans now support idea of monitoring Muslims in U.S. â poll
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey revealed that more and more Americans are becoming receptive of the idea to track down some Muslims on American soil, as part of efforts to thwart terrorist activities in the US.
'Vaccine against radicalisation': Muslim preacher in Belgium fights radical Islam in classroom
Instead of fighting the ISIS and the radical Islamic thought it espouses through violence and warfare, Belgium chose to start effecting change in an unexpected place: the classroom.
How to prevent Muslim radicalisation? French Islamic body wants tests for imams before they're given licence
Two weeks after the horrific attacks by the terror group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) on Parus which left over a hundred people dead, France continues to find ways to prevent the spread of Muslim radicalization within its territory.
Planned Parenthood shooting: Police officer who died was church pastor
Three people died and nine were injured in the attacks. A 59-year-old man, Robert Lewis Dear, has been arrested.
Boko Haram suicide bomb kills 21 pilgrims
The attackers targeted a Shia Muslim procession in the village of Dakasoye.
Labour should allow MPs free vote on Syria, says John McDonnell
The move follow reports that some of his colleagues might quit if forced to vote against bombing.
Gunman attacks Colorado Planned Parenthood abortion clinic
The attack left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities have said.
Protesters attack Christmas tree, venting fury in aftermath of 2014 police shooting of Chicago teen
Protesters in Chicago destroyed a Christmas tree at Millennium Park after a a black teenager was shot by a police officer.
Anti-Islam group publishes, then deletes names of Muslim supporters of alleged Shariah courts in Texas
An anti-Islam organization in Irving, Texas published the names and addresses of more than 60 Muslims and their sympathizers on its Facebook page but deleted them after a backlash.
Switzerland bans the burqua, imposes £6,500 fine on Muslim women wearing full-body garment in public
Women from the Middle East might be prohibited from being seen without their burqua on, but in the region of Ticino in Switzerland, Muslim women will no longer be allowed to wear their full-body garments in shops, restaurants, public buildings, and other similar places.