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Death to Churches Under Islam: A Study of the Coptic Church, Part II
Right Side News 30 April 2013
By Raymond Ibrahim
- Jesus painting splattered with the blood of Christian worshipers killed during the 2011 bombing of the Church of Two Saints
The Modern Era
After some 14 centuries of persecution and church attacks,Egypt’s Copts ushered in the 2011 new year by having one of their largest Jesus painting splattered with the blood of Christian worshipers killed during the 2011 bombing of the Church of Two SaintsJesus painting splattered with the blood of Christian worshipers killed during the 2011 bombing of the Church of Two Saintschurches attacked: 
Jordanian journalist: The Jews and the American Right are behind Boston bombing, just as they were behind 9/11
jihadwatch 19 April 2013
Of course. Who else? "Jordanian Journalist: The Jews And The American Right Are Behind Boston Bombing, Just As They Were Behind 9/11," from MEMRI, April 18: In an
Obama to host leaders of Qatar, Jordan, Turkey at White House
GlobalPost 9 April 2013
U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with emir of Qatar, king of Jordan and prime minister of Turkey at the White House in April and May, respectively, the White House
14 March 2013: International Day to Defend Apostates and Blasphemers
Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain 13 March 2013
Press Release
Countless individuals accused of apostasy and blasphemy face threats, imprisonment, and execution
Blasphemy laws in over 30 countries and apostasy laws in over 20 aim primarily to restrict thought, expression and the rights of Muslims, ex-Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
On 14 March 2013, we, the undersigned, call for an international day of action to defend apostates and blasphemers worldwide by highlighting ten cases though there are countless more.
War on Women: Taliban Kill 20% More Women and Girls
FrontPage Magazine 22 February 2013
By Daniel Greenfield
…Islam. Fighting the War on Women since the year 610.
Afghanistan is going really well, as you might have heard. The negotiations with the Taliban are going smoothly and they just put in a bid to kill 20 percent more women and girls in the new united Afghan government.
Muslim Persecution of Christians: November 2012
Radical Islam 4 February 2013
By Raymond Ibrahim
Reports of Christian persecution by Muslims around the world during the month of November include (but are not limited to) the following accounts. They are listed by form of persecution, and in country alphabetical order, not necessarily according to severity:
Elections in Jordan: 'The System Is Corrupt'
Spiegel Online 29 January 2013
The Islamic Action Front, the political wing of Jordan's Muslim Brotherhood, boycotted last week's parliamentary elections in protest at what it sees as a rigged electoral
Jordan election boycotted by Islamists
Telegraph.co.uk 24 January 2013
King Abdullah of Jordan, a key Western ally, faces the threat of further protests after parliamentary elections were boycotted and dismissed by a coalition of Islamist and
Upheaval In Islamic World Greatest Threat To Christians In 2013
Cross Rhythms 10 January 2013
Continuing upheaval in the Islamic world looks set to pose the greatest threat to Christians in 2013, believes Release International, which serves persecuted Christians
Muslim Brotherhood Puts Jordan in the Crosshairs
AINA (press release) 6 December 2012
In March, the Dubai police chief warned that the Muslim Brotherhood had a plan for the Gulf monarchies. Instead of regime change, it would make them "figurehead bodies without
Arab Spring knocking at Jordan’s door
CNN 6 December 2012
By Samuel Burke
The Arab Spring has spared Jordan’s monarchy, but the foreign minister says it cannot be ignored. "The Arab Spring has affected Jordan - a gentle breeze, as I keep saying,
Saudi Arabia grants Jordan $787 million to finance development projects
Al-Shorfa 5 December 2012
By Ali al-Rawashdah in Amman
Jordanian economists welcomed Prime Minister Dr. Abdullah Ensour's recent announcement that Saudi Arabia would grant Jordan as much as $787 million to fund development
Abbas to Host Jordan's King Abdullah Thursday
Arutz Sheva 5 December 2012
King Abdullah II of Jordan will come to Ramallah, Thursday, to meet with Chairman Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Abbas visited Jordan following his appearance
Qatar’s support for Islamists muddles its reputation as neutral broker in Mideast
The Washington Post 29 November 2012
For years, the tiny oil sheikdom of Qatar has been a reliable U.S. partner in the Middle East — as a host to the largest American military base in the region and as a
Jordan is keen to forge closer ties with Qatar: PM Ensour
Peninsula Online 27 November 2012
Jordan is keen to forge closer ties with Qatar, Jordan's Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour underlined. In an interview with the Qatari daily (al-Sharq), the Jordanian Premier
Jordan Begins Crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood
FrontPage Magazin 26 November 2012
By Daniel Greenfield
The Muslim Brotherhood in Jordan, backed primarily by local Palestinians, has stepped up its campaign to take over the Hashemite Kingdom and the Kingdom is responding in the
Jordanian professor dismissed for supervising sexual harassment film project
Al Arabiya News 23 November 2012
A professor was dismissed for supervising a film made by a group of female students about sexual harassment in universities. President of the University of Jordan Khleif
Porn sites appear in Islamic countries’ most-visited online rankings
Al Arabiya News 15 November 2012
At least five pornographic websites are among Egypt’s 100 most frequently visited online destinations this year, according to Alexa, a division of Amazon.com that tracks online traffic patterns globally.
The statistic proves particularly significant as Egyptian web surfers may soon be stripped of all access to Internet pornography sites.
Egypt’s Prosecutor General ordered the government’s ministries of telecommunications, interior and information to begin enforcing a ban on online porn last week.
Jordan riots: Policeman shot in face, rioter killed, firebombs
the elder of ziyon - 15 November 2012
The second night of riots in Jordan may have more far-reaching implications than Israel's actions in Gaza. The riots started yesterday in reaction to government ending fuel
Jordan's King Abdullah "Playing With Fire"
Gatestone Institute 8 November 2012
By Khaled Abu Toameh
Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi thugs today feel secure enough to impose their will on any Jordanian. The king is encouraging his rivals to pursue their efforts to
