Exposing the role that Islamic jihad theology and ideology play in the modern global conflicts

Archives for September 2011

9/11 anniversary threat intercepted from al-Qaeda operative

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One thing this won’t help is the intention in many corners to downplay al-Qaeda in the discourse surrounding the anniversary — to just “move on.” “9/11 threat from al Qaeda operative intercepted, official says,” by Barbara Starr, Mike M. Ahlers and Lesa Jansen for CNN, September 9: Washington (CNN) — American spy networks have intercepted […]

Lloyds of London subsidiary sues Saudi Arabia for 9/11 damage

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“Absent the sponsorship of al-Qaida’s material sponsors and supporters, including the defendants named herein, al-Qaida would not have possessed the capacity to conceive, plan and execute the September 11th attacks.” “Lloyd’s sues Saudi Arabia, others to recover money paid in 9/11 claims,” by Brian Bowling for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, September 9: Saudi Arabia and several […]

Taliban reportedly planning abductions to press for release of bin Laden family remaining in Pakistan

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They do like their abductions. The children they abducted have not been released yet. “Taliban plan abductions to free bin Laden family,” by Sheree Sardar for the Associated Press, September 9: ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Taliban militants plan to kidnap senior Pakistani officials to pressure authorities to release relatives of Osama bin Laden detained after […]

Egyptians break into Israeli embassy, dump documents from windows, desecrate flag again as police stand aside

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That was their problem with the wall. It was getting in the way. These attacks are a rehearsal and a testing of the waters for an attempt at a full-blown re-enactment of the seizure of the U.S. embassy in Tehran. That is the eventuality the Israelis there face if Egyptian authorities continue let the protesters […]

Peaceful, democratic Arab Spring Egyptians tear down Israel Embassy’s security wall

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I tried to tell you. An update on this story. “Egyptians tear down Israel Embassy’s security wall,” by Aya Batrawy for Associated Press, September 9 (thanks to all who sent this in): CAIRO (AP) “” Hundreds of Egyptian protesters, some swinging hammers and others using their bare hands, tore down parts of a graffiti-covered security […]

Why “Christian” Persecution?

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Some are asking why my new monthly series, “Muslim Persecution of Christians,” wherein I collate and assess some of the atrocities committed by Muslims against Christians, does not include the persecution of other religious minority groups; others are suggesting I broaden my scope to include all minorities, for instance, homosexuals. Of course other minority groups””especially […]

New York: “Albanian man” who came to the U.S. in 2008 arrested boarding flight to wage jihad in Pakistan and “marry with the girls in paradise”

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Qur’an 9:111 promises paradise to those who “slay and are slain” fighting in Allah’s cause. The promises of a frat party on steroids for the slain jihadists are rooted in part in Qur’an 52:20 and 78:31-34, and 56:35-37. “Albanian who allegedly hoped to join terrorists is held in N.Y.,” from the Los Angeles Times, September […]

Turkish president joins in PM’s rhetoric, calls Israel an “ungrateful burden”

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This ongoing episode should give Turkey’s EU application special priority to be transferred to the “round file.” Turkish Temper Tantrum Update. “Turkish president calls Israel ‘ungrateful burden’,” from the Jerusalem Post, September 9: Turkish President Abdullah Gül said on Thursday that Israel is an ungrateful burden to its allies, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet Daily News reported. […]

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