ISIL forces Syrian Christians to obey Shariah law, pay Islam tax in exchange for protection

ISIL forces Syrian Christians to obey Shariah law, pay Islam tax in exchange for protection

Special to WorldTribune.com Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is forcing Syrian Christians to pay an Islam tax and to sign a contract admitting their second-class status in ISIL dominated areas. The penalty for failure to pay the tax, called a jizya, could include execution. ISIL made its demands in the city of Qaryatain, […]

Report: By supporting Muslim Brotherhood, Obama drove Egypt to Russia, China

Report: By supporting Muslim Brotherhood, Obama drove Egypt to Russia, China

Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Egypt dismayed by the policy of U.S. President Barack Obama, has been turning to China and Russia, a report said. The Middle East Media Research Institute asserted that Egypt was becoming anti-American while engaging with China and Russia. In a report, the institute said the anti-American sentiment was fueled by […]