Pope Francis Defends Jihad, Says Christianity Has Similar Roots in Idea of Conquest
Islam and Christianity share the “same idea of conquest”, and for that reason, Islam should not be viewed as a threat, said Pope Francis in a newspaper interview this week.
White House Censors Hollande, Removing Reference to Islamic Terror
The official White House video of a visit last Thursday by French President Francois Hollande was posted with the audio edited to exclude his reference to “Islamist terrorism”.
Islam’s Takeover of Jerusalem Has Global Implications
The crux of the Muslim claim to Jerusalem is the al Aqsa Mosque on the Temple Mount.
Knesset Bill To Limit Loudspeakers Seen As Threat to Islam
A bill introduced into the Knesset to prohibit loud speakers at mosques from broadcasting is being labeled a threat to the Muslim communities in Israel and a move by the Israeli government to shut down mosques.
Ben Carson: Muslim Americans Are “Schizophrenic”
In an interview on Tuesday, Republican Presidential candidate, Ben Carson, compared Muhammad unfavorably to Jesus and called Muslim Americans “schizophrenic”.
Obama’s Mosque Address Ruffles Feathers
President Barack Obama’s first visit to an American Mosque in a Baltimore suburb on Wednesday may have been billed as a goodwill gesture, but it certainly attracted some serious attention.
Obama to Pay First Official Visit to US Mosque
The White House announced on Saturday that US President Barack Obama will make his first official visit to a mosque.
In Battle for Mideast Dominance, Iran-Saudi Row Could Negatively Impact World Economy
Mounting tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia could have an impact on the world economy, experts suggest.
Son of Baba Sali Proclaims: “The Days of Ishmael Ruling in the Land of Israel Are Over!”
The end of days are quickly approaching, announced a prominent Israeli rabbi, as the “difficult security situation in Israel” heats up.
Middle East Reaching Boiling Point as Saudi Arabia Severs Diplomatic Ties with Iran
The Saudi government has broken off all diplomatic ties with Iran on Sunday, with the Iranian government accusing the Saudis of stoking tensions in the Middle East.