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'This knife will become your nightmare' ISIS demands $200 million in new hostage video (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Image of A man dressed in all black, with British accent, threatens the lives of two Japanese men in newest ISIS video.

Two Japanese men are held hostage in the Islamic State's (ISIS) latest act of extremism. ISIS released a video demanding $200 million or ... continue reading

'Which Sharia is that?' The execution video that shocked even ISIS (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO)

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An appalling new Al-Qaeda execution video has emerged showing an older women being publicly shot for alleged adultery. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading

Al-Qaeda, 'lone wolf,' ISIS? Who was really responsible for the devastating terrorist attacks in Paris?: Al-Qaeda takes credit in new online video Watch

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A week after the terrorist attacks in Paris, speculation of who was in charge of the attacks continues. One possible theory is the three ... continue reading

ISIS enlists young boy to execute Russian spies (WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO)

Image of A young boy, no older than 10, is seen shooting two men in ISIS' new video.

A shocking new video released by ISIS on YouTube shows a young boy, no older than 10, shoot two Russian spies in the back of the head. LOS ... continue reading

1,000 lashes and 10 years in prison: Saudi blogger, Raif Badawi receives harsh verdict under Sharia Muslim Law Watch

Image of Raif Badawi stands with his children. His wife and kids fled to Canada after his arrest.

Ten years in prison and 1,000 lashes is the verdict for online activist, Raif Badawi. Badawi was found guilty of cyber crime and ridiculing ... continue reading

Persecuted Christians: Most dangerous countries for Christians are largely Muslim Watch

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New reports show nine out of the ten most dangerous countries for Christians to live have a majority Muslim population. LOS ANGELES, CA ... continue reading

Almost 200,000 Syrians have been killed in fighting since 2011 Watch

Image of As of the summer of 2014, more than 191,000 people have died in the Syrian civil war since it began back in March of 2011.

The Syrian civil war, having been ongoing continuously since March of 2011, has caused the deaths of over 76,021 people in 2014, the ... continue reading

The next generation of ISIS: Horrific guide instructs jihadi mothers on how to raise extremist children Watch

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The next generation of ISIS fighters is already here. Mothers in the Middle East are being instructed on how to raise a jihadi-baby through ... continue reading

Battle for Dhuluiya! Iraqi army and Shia militia kill 300 militants and drive the Islamic State from city Watch

Image of Iraqi security forces and Shia militia killed about 300 Islamic State fighters in the northern Iraqi town of Dhuluiya.

Another blow has been struck against the Islamic State. This time the defeat comes in Iraq, and Iraqi security forces are the heroes of ... continue reading

After thirteen years and more than 2,200 American lives, President Obama ends the American war in Afghanistan Watch

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After thirteen years and more than 2,200 American lives, the American war in Afghanistan has ended, President Barack Obama said on ... continue reading

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