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Nigerian Terrorists Wage War Against Christians

The prayers of faithful Christians in Nigeria were interrupted by bombs detonated by Islamic militants during worship services on Christmas Day — attacks...

James Heiser December 30, 2011

Egypt’s Coptic Christians Brace for Life Under the Muslim Brotherhood

James Heiser December 8, 2011

As militant Islamists celebrate their decisive victory in the recent Egyptian election, Coptic Christians are bracing themselves for the next round of violence...

Egypt Islamists Win Big in Election, Sparking Fears

Alex Newman December 5, 2011

Egyptian voters delivered a powerful victory to Islamists and the long-outlawed Muslim Brotherhood in the first round of parliamentary elections, with hard-line Islamic...

Nigerian Senate Forbids Homosexual Activity

R. Cort Kirkwood December 2, 2011

Things just got a little bit tougher for homosexuals in Nigeria. The African nation’s Senate has made homosexual activity punishable by more than...

Libya Rulers Vow “Integration” with Sudan Terror Regime

Alex Newman November 27, 2011

The new Libyan regime has promised to pursue political and economic integration with Sudan’s genocidal “President” Omar al-Bashir, designated a state sponsor of...

Libyan Regime and ICC Argue Over Trial of Gadhafi’s Son

Alex Newman November 22, 2011

The new Libyan regime is reportedly refusing to hand over Gadhafi’s son Saif al-Islam and ex-“Intelligence Minister” Abdullah al-Senussi to the “International Criminal...

Obama “Misses the Point” of Anti-Christian Violence in Egypt

James Heiser November 21, 2011

The Obama administration has flaunted its advocacy of the Islamist parties that have been gaining power since the Arab Spring overturned several governments...

Libya: Now What?

Alex Newman November 10, 2011

Gadhafi is now dead. After more than four decades of brutalizing the Libyan people, he died a brutal death. His convoy was hit...

Brief History of Gadhafi & His Regime

Alex Newman November 10, 2011

Gadhafi was born in 1942 to poor parents outside of Sirte, Libya, a country then ruled by Italy. Raised in a tent, he...

Chinese Human Rights Abuses in Zambia on the Rise

Daniel Sayani November 7, 2011

Communist China has long been seeking to increase its influence over the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa, whether through economic, industrial, diplomatic, or...

Islamist Attacks in Nigeria Take Deadly Toll

Alex Newman November 7, 2011

A string of attacks launched in Nigeria on Friday left dozens dead, according to international news reports. The attacks are believed to have...

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Egypt Revolt Leading to Military Dictatorship

Alex Newman November 4, 2011

Egypt’s ruling military junta is positioning itself to keep the reins of power even after elections take place, prompting outrage and criticism among...

NATO, Rebels Investigated by ICC for War Crimes in Libya

Alex Newman November 3, 2011

NATO forces and Libyan rebels associated with the National Transitional Council are being investigated for alleged war crimes committed during the Western-backed overthrow...