Muslim Cemetery Plans Stir Outrage In Small Texas Town
"It is my duty and my right to warn when there is a danger,” one resident said.
Countering Violent Extremism Bill: Muslim, Civil Rights Organizations Voice Opposition To Controversial Legislation
Opponents say the proposal is a waste of money and would further alienate Muslim communities.
Iran Nuclear Deal Poll: Most Americans Distrustful Of Islamic Republic Despite Agreement
Just 5 percent of those surveyed said they had "a lot of trust" in Iran, while 55 percent said they would not trust Iran to abide by the deal.
US Airstrike Kills Islamic State Songwriter: Saudi National Maher Meshaal Was Voice Of ISIS Propaganda Videos
Saudi national Maher Meshaal was the voice behind songs featured with some of ISIS' most brutal execution videos.
Iran Deal Reaction: World Leaders Praise Agreement As Triumph Of Diplomacy
U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon says the deal will lead to greater understanding and cooperation in the Middle East.
Attacks On France's Jews Surge Amid Concerns Of Rising Anti-Semitism in Europe
France saw some 7,000 of its 500,000 Jews leave for Israel last year, amid concerns of rising anti-Semitism in the country.
In Iraq, Christian Militia Battles Islamic State Militants: 'ISIS Terrorists Are Our Enemy'
"ISIS terrorists do not differentiate among Christians, Muslims, Sunnis and Shiites — they kill everyone. We have to help our Muslim brothers liberate Iraq."
Jerusalem To Turn Medieval Palestinian Muslim Cemetery Into Commercial Site Despite Protests
The site served the city's Muslims for centuries as a cemetery. Now there are plans to turn it into a commercial site.
Middle East Anti-Israel Demonstrations: Hezbollah Touts Iran As 'Only Hope Left For Liberating Palestine'
Hezbollah's Hasan Nasrall called Iran “the only hope left for liberating Palestine and Jerusalem.”
ISIS In Fallujah: Iraqi Shi'ite Militias Advance As Islamic State Fights Back
Anti-ISIS forces in Iraq have apparently refocused their attention from Ramadi to Fallujah, where they report significant gains.
Mali Refugees' Food Aid Cut: Doctors Warn Refugees At Heightened Risk Of Malnutrition
Doctors Without Borders warns a cut in food rations at a camp for Malian refugees likely will lead to a spike in malnutrition.
ISIS Gives Away Free Food For Ramadan: Islamic State In Syria And Iraq Mixes Charity With Brutality Amid Violent Attacks
The militant group has marked the Muslim holy month with drownings, bombings and war, but also with aid and assistance to the poor.
Iran Nuclear Deal Negotiations Will Require More Time Beyond Deadline, John Kerry Says
The deadline for a nuclear agreement will be pushed for a third time.
Gaza War Aid Blocked By Israel As Homes Remain In Ruins
Less than 30 percent of the over $5 billion pledged toward rebuilding efforts, at last fall's summit, has come through.
Afghanistan's Top ISIS Leader Shahidullah Shahid Killed In US Drone Strike
Shahidullah Shahid, a former Taliban member, is the third ISIS commander to be killed in Afghanistan this year.
South Sudan President Should Resign Or Risk Revolution, Rebel Leader Says
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has been blamed for rising violence in the country.
Israel Gaza News: Border Restrictions Should Be Eased, Senior Israeli Military Officials Say
The restrictions placed on Gaza's borders have been a point of international criticism of Israel’s policies toward the Palestinians.
Israel Revamps Military, Announces New Elite Unit
Israel's military has announced the merger of four elite units as leaders work to plan long-term.
Mutasim Ali Asylum Case: Israel To Release Darfuri Activist Following Lengthy Legal Battle
In a landmark case, an Israeli attorney general has ruled in favor of the release of an African asylum seeker.
Egypt Escalates Anti-Terror Campaign: 241 Killed In Five Days, Dozens Arrested
Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, who has been criticized for his hard-handed tactics against domestic opposition, has vowed to stamp out terror in Egypt.
Thailand Instructs Schools To Start Screening Foreign Teachers For Convicted Pedophiles
The country's ministry of education has advised all schools in the country to run background checks on foreign applicants.
Jordan Foils Iran-Linked Plot Against Saudi Targets: Bayt al-Maqdis Suspect Had 100 Pounds Of Explosives
Jordanian security forces have allegedly foiled a plot to carry out attacks on Saudi targets in the country. The suspect was detained with 100 pounds of explosives.
Palestinian Arrests By Israel Highest In Years Amid New Law Preventing Detainees From Calling Family
The number of Palestinians being held by Israel has increased by 26 percent since 2011.
As South Sudan Violence Intensifies, UN Vows To Step Up Action
The United Nations has decided to send a mission to assess violence in South Sudan amid allegations of some of the worst violence the country has seen in recent years.
Mass Fainting At Cambodia Factories Brings Country's Textile Industry Under Scrutiny
About 200 female garment workers were sent to the hospital following a mass fainting.
Syrian Children, Out Of School, Work Low-Paying Jobs In Dangerous Conditions
As Syria's multi-sided civil war continues to devastate the nation's economy, more and more Syrian children are forced into the labor market.
In Nigeria, Boko Haram Prisoner Relocation Plan Stirs Protest Movement
Residents of a southeast Nigerian city are protesting government plans to relocate up to 50 captured Boko Haram members.
Sheikh Zuweid Death Toll: Egyptian Police Kill 9 In Cairo Suburb Raid As Assault On Sinai Town Comes To An End
A raid on a Cairo home by Egyptian police on Wednesday killed nine men suspected of plotting a terrorist attack. The same day, an ISIS-affiliated group launched an assault on a city in the Sinai Peninsula.
ISIS Ramadan War: Muslim Leaders Condemn Islamic State Attacks, Call Holy Month Time For Peace
Muslim leaders are worried that recent terrorist attacks could give the holy month a bad image. They say Ramadan should be a time of peace and introspection.
ISIS Attacks Egypt? Sheikh Zuweid Military Assault Signals Islamic State Group's Growing Influence In North Africa
A series of clashes have left 50 people dead in the biggest attack in Egypt's Sinai region in decades.
