Special to WorldTribune.com The U.S. State Department has in the past week warned U.S. citizens against travel to Turkey and Tunisia amid rising terrorist threats. On March 29, the State Department warned of “increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey” near the Syrian border. Family members of U.S. […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has reported an influx of foreign recruits for Al Qaida. Officials said the foreigners consisted mostly of Al Qaida fighters from such neighboring states as Libya, Mali and Tunisia. “The Council of Ministers was informed about the operation which was brilliantly conducted by the People’s National Army in the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is ready to support a Muslim Brotherhood-led government in Egypt. A senior official said the administration of President Barack Obama would not object to a Brotherhood victory in Egyptian parliamentary and presidential elections. The official said Washington did not view an Islamic-led Egypt, which has been receiving […]
By Jeffrey T. Kuhner President Obama is empowering radical Islam across the Arab world. He is presiding over both the American decline and the rapid advance of our mortal jihadist enemies. From the Middle East to North Africa, the Arab Spring has turned into an Islamist winter. Contrary to the administration’s claims, the popular uprisings […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Tunisia’s long-banned Islamist opposition has won what is regarded as the first free elections in the North African state. Officials said Ennahda party was the winner in parliamentary elections held on Oct. 23 in Tunisia. They said Ennahda, banned for decades by the former regime of President Zein Bin Abidine […]