Left: The famous mud-mosque in Mali, where al Qaeda has been active, has been used by Taha Ghayyur as an advertisement of his presentation at the Al-Falah Islamic Center as part of Black History Month - "Discover the Forgotten Legacy of African … [Read more...] about Iran, the Muslim Brotherhood, and Da’esh “Lite” in North America
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ISNA Canada and its affiliates
Taha Ghayyur, the new Executive Director of the Islamic Society of North America - Canada (ISNA Canada) believes that the Islamic Law can be gradually implemented in North America. Assumed office on December 1, 2017, Ghayyur is long time grassroots … [Read more...] about ISNA Canada and its affiliates
The Story Behind the Meltdown and Spectre Threats
Left: First IBM PC, 1981 - (IBM Model 5150). The latest revelations that Intel, AMD and ARM microprocessors have major security vulnerabilities should have surprised no one. In 2004 IBM sold its PC group to the Chinese Lenovo, and Intel opened its … [Read more...] about The Story Behind the Meltdown and Spectre Threats
Erdogan is No US Ally
On December 25, millions of Christians in countries whose leaders voted against the United States recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, as well as Pope Francis, who joined in the condemnation, will be celebrating the birth of Jesus in … [Read more...] about Erdogan is No US Ally
Erdogan’s Nuclear Ambitions*
Turkey is rapidly developing into a threat to peace and stability in the Middle East. The regime of President [formerly Prime Minister] Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his AKP Justice and Development Party are increasingly authoritarian. Their effort to … [Read more...] about Erdogan’s Nuclear Ambitions*
Coup or Hoax in Montenegro?**
For those who remember the sad spectacle of Colin Powell at the UN Security Council, promoting bogus intelligence alleging Saddam Hussein had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD,) recent statements by American officials such as vice-president Mike Pence … [Read more...] about Coup or Hoax in Montenegro?**
Qatar Charities Support of Extreme Islamist Ideology
Qatar’s purposeful support of the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran, Turkey, and radical Islamist terrorist groups led Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, and the UAE to cut all ties with the Emirate last June. Indeed, it was no secret that "Qatar has a long … [Read more...] about Qatar Charities Support of Extreme Islamist Ideology
What Russian Revolution?
Left: Bolshevik leaders arrive by train at Brest-Litovsk and are met by German officers, on December 22, 1917. The Treaty that ended Russia's participation in WWI, was signed on March 3, 1918. Last month marked the 100th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about What Russian Revolution?
On Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem*
After years of one president of the US after another kicking the embassy down the road every six months, President Trump finally made the astonishing discovery that Jerusalem is the capital of Israel. This anodyne announcement was met by its … [Read more...] about On Moving the US Embassy to Jerusalem*
Japan’s New Cruise Missiles Not for North Korea*
Left: JSM Cruise Missile. Rather dramatically Japan has announced, according to Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera that it intends to buy cruise missiles for its fighter aircraft ostensibly to counter North Korea’s missile buildup. But this … [Read more...] about Japan’s New Cruise Missiles Not for North Korea*