Syrian state TV announced that President Bashar al-Assad had activated Palestinian groups to attack Israel.
Media linked to the terrorist group Hezbollah, however, stated that only “popular committees” had been formed by Lebanon and Syria in response to Israel’s attacks in Syria and that those committees are “ready to fight Israel.” Continue reading
UK Prime Minister David Cameron will be hosting a conference aimed at bringing peace to Somalia and driving the Islamic terrorist group al-Shabab from the country.
The conference will focus on rebuilding the security forces, stopping violence against women and ending the Islamic insurgency that has plagued the country for years. The insurgency and piracy connected to the Islamists contributed to the problems of a famine in Somalia from 2010-2012. Continue reading
After an Idaho public school teacher told Christian students that they could make no references to God in an assigned paper called “I Believe”, students began to ask questions about why they were prohibited from sharing their beliefs. The questions led to a video and program aimed at ending bullying of Christian students in public schools.
The students spurred the creation of Reach America, an organization based in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The group is comprised of students from across the area. Continue reading
North Korea has quietly removed two medium-range missile from their eastern coastline. U.S. officials state that this is possibly a sign of weakening hostility on the Korean peninsula despite no official word from Pyongyang that North Korea was lowering its military posture.
The missiles had been put in place to back up dictator Kim Jong-un’s declarations that North Korea would bomb South Korea, Japan or the United States because of United Nations sanctions placed after the North’s third nuclear bomb test. The North was also angry about joint South Korea/United States military drills despite the fact the drills happen every year. Continue reading
A 24-year-old Minnesota man was arrested by federal agents after he was found to be planning a terrorist attack.
Buford Rogers was arrested on Friday on a charge of being a convict in possession of a firearm. Continue reading
The government of Syria is accusing Israel of working with a group that has called for the deaths of all Jews in a bombing raid against Syrian military targets.
The Syrian foreign ministry said that Israel was working with the al-Qaeda affiliated group al-Nusra. Continue reading
A bomber killed three and wounded at least 50 when he set off his device during the first ever service at a Catholic church in the Tanzanian city of Arusha.
The bombing marks the latest in a line of terrorists attacks against Christians in the country by Islamic extremists.
The Vatican’s ambassador to Tanzania and the archibishop of Arusha were on site during the attack but are reportedly unhurt. Continue reading
Seven NATO forces have died in two attacks over the weekend according to a NATO spokesman.
The deaths come as the Taliban has announced their “spring offensive” against in an attempt to undermine the current Afghani government as NATO begins to remove troops. The Afghani military is expected to be given total control in 2014.
About 100,000 troops are still in the country. Continue reading
Three large explosions announced the beginning of a continual eruption phase for Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano.
The volcano, while remote and unlikely to cause problems to residents, is located below a major air route between Alaska and Asia. The volcano is releasing a steady plume of ash and toxic gases at least 15,000 feet into the air. Continue reading
Three people are dead and 60 injured after Islamic extremists attacked riot police in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Islamists roared through the streets burning vehicles and either looting or burning businesses. The group, lead by Hefazat-e-Islam, is estimated to have been as large as half a million people. The group demanded that anyone who insulted Islam be immediately put to death. Continue reading