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What really causes people to join ISIS? Professor debunks myths on extremist recruitment Watch

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A foreign policy professor at Prager University believes he knows what really triggers some to subscribe to religious extremism. Common ... continue reading

Amazing Virgin Mary statue stands tall once again in Syria Watch

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Following the Assad's success in reclaiming an ancient Christian land in Syria, the statue of the Virgin Mary was once again erected on the ... continue reading

Facebook pages selling artifacts stolen by ISIS shut down Watch

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During their assaults in Syria and Iraq the Islamic State pillaged and destroyed museums and cultural and historical sights, occasionally ... continue reading

ERASING CHRISTIANITY: ISIS' reign over Syria hits new frightening levels Watch

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The Islamic State has seized the Syrian Orthodox Church of St. Ephraim, one of Mosul City's largest Christian churches. Fliers distributed ... continue reading

Fears that Islamic State could develop dirty nuclear bomb surface Watch

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Could the Islamic State build a nuclear weapon? This is a possibility according to reports from Australian intelligence services, who ... continue reading

Ancient pit stop with spiritual ties uncovered in Israel Watch

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Ruins of a probable ancient travelers rest stop was found in Israel, as construction workers did an excavation during a road widening ... continue reading

Islamic State forces man to dig his own grave before executing him as a spy in new horrifying video Watch

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In the Sinai region of Egypt, the Islamic State is expanding their control after releasing footage of the execution of a man accused of ... continue reading

The Nightmare of Female Genital Mutilation: A sad reality many young girls in Iran continue to face Watch

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Social anthropologist Kameel Ahmady conducted the first reliable study on female genital mutilation (FGM) in Iran. According to the study ... continue reading

Former ISIS militant dreams of man in white and changes perspective on life Watch

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A former militant and member of the Islamic State reportedly turned himself over to a group of Christians becasue he wanted to be ... continue reading

Tensions rise over Jerusalem's holy site Watch

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Keeping the peace between two heated groups at Jerusalem's holy site is an important job. For the Muslims, it is the Noble Sanctuary; for ... continue reading

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