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WWII vet dies on trip to revisit former U.K airbase after 70 years
When Melvin Rector traveled to the U.K. earlier this month, it was a trip long overdue for the retired…
Following our report, Facebook removes ‘Islamic Female Circumcision’ page promoting FGM
UPDATE: Following The Foreign Desk's report, Facebook removes 'Islamic Female Circumcision' page promoting FGM EARLIER STORY: A Facebook…
Gaza kids’ festival theme suicide bombs, guns and murder
There are some resemblances to a traditional children’s carnival. The children are dressed in beautiful, bright colors. Young…
Woman in Iran sentenced to 100 public lashes for extra-marital affair
An Iranian woman serving a 15-year prison sentence for the alleged murder of her husband will now…
Mosul’s iconic ‘Clock Church’ destroyed by ISIS
Islamic State militants in Iraq have blown up the remnants of the prestigious Latin Church, dubbed the "Clock Church" for its…
ISIS-linked jihadis publish ‘hit list’ targeting US State Dept. personnel
ISIS-linked militants published an online ‘hit list’ targeting State Dept. employees and listing their personal information Monday, as…
Despite ban, women take part in “I run Iran” marathon
Update: Despite ban, two women unofficially ran the “I run Iran” marathon Saturday according to an AFP reporter…
Terror financing moves underground as U.S. cracks down on jihadi accounts
The closing of thousands of suspicious terror-linked bank accounts has now resulted in a surge of underground accounts and…
Who does Al Qaeda want in the White House?
A news publication with ties to Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) has published its projections on…
ISIS forbids remaining Christians from leaving Raqqa
The Islamic State is now preventing the last remaining Christians from leaving Raqqa, Syria, according to activists on…