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Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism

Posted on December 15, 2015 By rayhanania 23 Comments on Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism
Saudi Arabia taking on Islamic extremism

Although Saudi Arabia has traditionally been associated with a more puritanical form of Islam — Wahabis — it is far more moderate and is the frontline against rising radicalism in the Muslim World. As the custodian of two of Islam’s holiest sites, Saudi Arabia recently organized a coalition of 34 Islamic allies to fight rising…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Gulf States, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, Turkey

The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth

Posted on December 8, 2015December 9, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth
The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth

The Joker is to Gotham City as Muslims are to Earth By Salma Nawlo These days, taking sides on anything is difficult to do without being torn apart by the opposing party.  And there’s always an opposing party, doggedly passionate about its own views. As long as you’re practicing your freedom of speech, there’s always…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, religion

Future of Islamic State: Not Merely Religion

Posted on December 8, 2015December 8, 2015 By James Dorsey No Comments on Future of Islamic State: Not Merely Religion
Future of Islamic State: Not Merely Religion

Despite globally purveying Wahhabism, Saudi Arabia is increasingly concerned that it could be identified with extremist groups like Islamic State. Saudi officials and pundits point to the kingdom’s efficient counterterrorism measures as well as gradual changes in the country. Ideological confrontation of IS philosophy alone is unlikely to eradicate the threat. Tackling the root causes of the appeal of jihadism will.

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary

Daesh: Social Media War on ISIS and BS

Posted on December 7, 2015December 8, 2015 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on Daesh: Social Media War on ISIS and BS
Daesh: Social Media War on ISIS and BS

Daesh is another word for ISIS and an acronym for the Arabic phrase al-Dawla al-Islamiya al-Iraq al-Sham meaning Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. By Eileen Fleming ISIS militants hate the word Daesh because “it is similar to the Arabic words ‘Daes’, ‘one who crushes something underfoot’ and ‘Dahes’, translated as ‘one who sows…

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Jordanian agents arrest well-known anti-ISIS salafist Sheikh’s son

Posted on December 3, 2015December 4, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Jordanian agents arrest well-known anti-ISIS salafist Sheikh’s son
Jordanian  agents arrest well-known anti-ISIS salafist Sheikh’s son

By Ali Younes Jordanian intelligence agents detained the 23 year old son of well known anti-ISIS Salafist, Sheikh Abu Qatada at his home on Tuesday after a book review study at the Sheikh’s house. Abu Qatada told the Arab Daily News that his son Qatada was detained by men who only identified themselves as Jordanian…

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Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine & Jordan, Syria, Terrorism

Breeding intolerance: Turkish soccer fans disrespect ISIS victims

Posted on November 28, 2015August 20, 2019 By James Dorsey No Comments on Breeding intolerance: Turkish soccer fans disrespect ISIS victims
Breeding intolerance: Turkish soccer fans disrespect ISIS victims

Turkish fans twice in two months disrupted moments of silence for victims of Islamic State attacks in Ankara and Paris in a demonstration of the kind of intolerance bred by religiously-cloaked authoritarianism in countries like Turkey and Saudi Arabia

Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Turkey

Original Statue of Liberty design was Arab woman

Posted on November 25, 2015November 28, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Original Statue of Liberty design was Arab woman
Original Statue of Liberty design was Arab woman

Lots has been written about the French sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty, the gift to America from France, but little was noted about the original concept which may have been based on an earlier design the sculptor did of an Arab woman in Egypt By Ray Hanania Americans have short memories, usually driven…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Features, Paris, Ray Hanania

VanunuLeaks, ISIS and Israel’s Nuclear Weapons

Posted on November 21, 2015September 24, 2018 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on VanunuLeaks, ISIS and Israel’s Nuclear Weapons
VanunuLeaks, ISIS and Israel’s Nuclear Weapons

On Thursday a study by ISIS the US based Institute for Science and International Security reported, “Israel developed its first nuclear weapon shortly before the 1967 Six Day War” corroborating an LBJ ‘VanunuLeak’ to this American in 2005. By Eileen Fleming David Albright is a Physicist and President of the non-profit Institute for Science and…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary

Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Posted on November 20, 2015June 12, 2019 By rayhanania No Comments on Terrorism media coverage in Paris/West vs Beirut/Arabs

Why is there a difference between the coverage by the mainstream Western and American news media of the terrorism in Paris on Friday Nov. 13 compared to the absence of media coverage of the terrorism in Beirut the day before? The reasons involve a twisted form of journalism applied by Western journalists that distinguishes between…

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War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated

Posted on November 19, 2015 By Mike Ghouse No Comments on War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated
War on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated

Mike Ghouse Indeed, war on Terror is the dumbest idea ever floated, there is another way to handle it; the Islamic way If a thief breaks into your home, would you ask him his religion? And if he were to says, he belongs to your faith; would you let him get away? When a terrorist…

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Arab World, Mike Ghouse, Syria

Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism

Posted on November 18, 2015November 20, 2015 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism
Are anti-Muslim, anti-Arab stereotypes driving views on Paris terrorism

In my weekly column at Creators Syndicate, this week, I analyze the factors that may be driving what I believe is the racism that is driving the Western response to terrorism in Paris and Beirut. Why is Daesh/ISIS terrorism in Paris different from Daesh/ISIS terrorism in Beirut? By Ray Hanania It’s a hot topic these…

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American Arabs, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, News Media, Palestine & Jordan, Ray Hanania, religion, Social Media, Syria

Why ISIS Attacked Paris But Not Other Cities

Posted on November 18, 2015November 18, 2015 By Ali Younes No Comments on Why ISIS Attacked Paris But Not Other Cities

Why ISIS is able to attack Paris and European targets but will be very difficult to do the same in the United States

Ali Younes, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Iraq, Syria

“Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order” from GOP and Some Democrats

Posted on November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on “Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order” from GOP and Some Democrats
“Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order” from GOP and Some Democrats

Fear-Mongering of the Worst Order from GOP and Some Democrats Republicans in Congress and on the campaign trail are using the terrorist attack on Paris to attempt to enact new immigration and refugee restrictions in the United States, using fear-mongering.  Donald Trump and Rep. Steve King (R-IA), two of the men most responsible for the…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary

IMAGINE a Thanksgiving of Real Peace: Paix, Salaam, Shalom

Posted on November 16, 2015November 16, 2015 By Eileen Fleming No Comments on IMAGINE a Thanksgiving of Real Peace: Paix, Salaam, Shalom
IMAGINE a Thanksgiving of Real Peace: Paix, Salaam, Shalom

Thanksgiving season took a left to the liver on Friday night in the worst peacetime attack in France since World War Two. By Eileen Fleming Friday night in France three Islamic State jihadist cells coordinated near simultaneous attacks in bars, a concert hall and soccer stadium in unconscionable acts of revenge for French military action…

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American Arabs, Bloggers, Commentary, Health, Palestine & Jordan, Video

Battle of Paris: the French capitol after the ISIS terror attacks

Posted on November 15, 2015June 12, 2019 By Abdennour Toumi No Comments on Battle of Paris: the French capitol after the ISIS terror attacks
Battle of Paris: the French capitol after the ISIS terror attacks

By Abdennour Toumi Paris, France — Across the mythical French capital, from Paris’ northeastern banlieue to Republic Square, symbol of liberty and conviviality, a pleasant evening to enjoy. On Friday the 13th, do you remember eleven months ago, a policeman was shot dead in the street in the eleventh arrondissement before twelve satiric journalists were…

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Abdennour Toumi, Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Editors Picks, Europe, Syria, Turkey

Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State

Posted on November 15, 2015June 12, 2019 By James Dorsey No Comments on Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State
Targeted Paris stadium symbolizes pitfalls of war against the Islamic State

By James M Dorsey Zouhair, a security guard of immigrant background, was one of several security officers, who on Friday prevented three of the Paris suicide bombers from entering the city’s Stade de France stadium. The bombers were forced to blow themselves up outside the stadium and at nearby McDonald’s. Little is publicly known about…

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Arab World, Bloggers, Commentary, Sports, Syria

Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped

Posted on November 14, 2015November 14, 2015 By rayhanania No Comments on Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped
Paris violence: ISIS terrorists need to be stopped

The horrific atrocities committed by ISIS (Daesh) in Paris this week are outrageous acts of terrorism that must be confronted by the world. The world needs to understand the true nature of this terrorist group and look at it beyond the normal madness of stereotypes and religious racism By Ray Hanania This week, in what…

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Where is the “Arab World” when it comes to killings in Palestine?

Posted on October 14, 2015October 14, 2015 By rayhanania 2 Comments on Where is the “Arab World” when it comes to killings in Palestine?
Where is the “Arab World” when it comes to killings in Palestine?

The Arab World remains conspicuously silent as Israeli soldiers and armed settler terrorists rampage through the Holy Land murdering Palestinian civilians including women and children, and provoking violent anger from the victims that is portrayed as “terrorism.” It’s conspicuous, but it’s not surprising By Ray Hanania As the Palestinian death toll continues to escalate, the…

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