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  • Islamic State Calls For Attacks On West, Russia, Middle East, Asia, During Ramadan

    Islamic State Calls For Attacks On West, Russia, Middle East, Asia, During Ramadan

    CAIRO – An audio message purporting to come from the spokesman of Islamic State called on followers to launch attacks in the United States, Europe, Russia, Australia, Iraq, Syria, Iran, and the Philippines during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which began in late May.

    The audio clip was distributed on Monday on Islamic State’s channel on Telegram, an encrypted messaging application. It was attributed to the militant group’s official spokesman, Abi al-Hassan al-Muhajer.

    The authenticity of the recording could not be independently verified, but the voice was the same as a previous audio message purported to be from the spokesman.

    “O lions of Mosul, Raqqa, and Tal Afar, God bless those pure arms and bright faces, charge against the rejectionists and the apostates and fight them with the strength of one man,” said al-Muhajer. Rejectionist is a derogatory term used to refer to Shi’ite Muslims.

    “To the brethren of faith and belief in Europe, America, Russia, Australia, and others. Your brothers in your land have done well so take them as role models and do as they have done.”

     

    Source: www.todayonline.com

  • At Least 19 Dead In Bomb Attack At Ariana Grande Concert In Manchester Arena

    At Least 19 Dead In Bomb Attack At Ariana Grande Concert In Manchester Arena

    Officials report 19 are dead and 50 injured following explosions at Manchester Arena where an Ariana Grande concert was held on Monday night (May 22).

    Greater Manchester Police released the figure less than three hours after explosions were first reported on the scene.

    NBC reports “Multiple U.S. officials say U.K. authorities suspect Manchester incident was conducted by a suicide bomber.” CBS has also reported that the explosions contained nails.

    Billboard has confirmed Grande is “okay” with the singer’s rep and that her team is further investigating what happened.

    According to British Transport Police, an explosion took place within the Manchester Arena’s foyer area at 10:30 p.m. local time. The foyer area is connected to the Manchester Victoria station adjacent to the venue and contains the arena’s box office, as well as a McDonald’s. Manchester Victoria station is Manchester’s second largest train station.

    The explosion took place shortly after Grande finished her concert as fans exited the arena.

    Speaking with Billboard, an eye witness recalled hearing a large bang outside the arena and then the PA speaker system announcing to evacuate and everyone screaming and running chaotically out of the arena. She said she saw people covered in blood as she left.

    Greater Manchester is the United Kingdom’s second-most populous urban area with a population of 2.55 million.

    This story is still developing. We will update as more details become available.

     

    Source: www.billboard.com