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6 Reasons Why ISIS is Not Islam

By: Ani Karapetyan/Contributing Writer The Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (Syria) that declared itself a caliphate in 2014, has become infamous with its brutal murders in Syria and Iraq in recent years. This movement is associated with videotapes with the execution of American journalists, provoking hatred between Sunni and Shia Muslims. It’s also associated … Continued

Local US Egyptian Coptic Community Reels after Attacks in Egypt

By MAUREEN BERZOK TAPinto.net The local Egyptian Coptic Community was stunned following news of an ISIS attack against 3 churches in Egypt.The attacks in Tanta and Alexandria have claimed the lives of 38 people and injured 113 others. A third bombing, also in Alexandria, the seat of the Egyptian Church, was thwarted by local security. … Continued

Pope Francis denounces deadly Egypt attack in Palm Sunday address

By DANIELA PETROFF The Star Pope Francis on Sunday decried a deadly attack on a Coptic church in Egypt during Palm Sunday celebrations, just weeks before his planned visit to Cairo. The pontiff expressed his “deep condolences” to the Coptic patriarch, Tawadros II, calling him “my brother,” to the Coptic church and “all of the … Continued

ISIS Threat Brings Jordan and Egypt Closer to Israel

The two countries that share peacetime borders with Israel, Jordan and Egypt, are dealing with a historic challenge presented by Islamic State, also known as ISIS, and its local extensions. The two countries, which over the past year have strengthened their ties with Israel in light of regional instability, could rely even more on the … Continued

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