Latest hostage video shows ISIS fears US assault: experts
Washington: A dramatic change of tone in the latest hostage video released by the Islamic State has convinced experts that the jihadist group is isolated and fearful of a US assault. Where three previous clips ended with a masked militant slitting the throat of a kneeling hostage, the new release... read more »
Terrorism raids could fuel anger in the Muslim community
At the rally at Lakemba station organised by Hizb ut-Tahrir in the aftermath of the terrorism raids on 25 houses, the anger was palpable. “Enough is enough of scapegoating the Muslim community,” Uthman Badar, one of the organisers, thundered. “We will not be fooled by the spin and... read more »
It’s United Kingdom: Scotland says ‘No’ to independence
Scotland has rejected the historic vote for independence as an overwhelming majority of the 32 areas rejected leaving the United Kingdom. Nearly all the votes have been declared so far and only 5 , including Glasgow, Dundee and West Dunbartonshire, said ‘Yes’ BBC showed that in the... read more »
First French Ebola victim to be flown home from Liberia
PARIS: The first French Ebola patient was set to be flown home on Thursday, as the World Bank warned the spiralling epidemic is threatening economic catastrophe in west Africa. Doctors Without Borders, known by its French acronym MSF, said a female volunteer had contracted the killer virus while on... read more »
