2 gunmen attempt attack on anti-Muslim event in Texas. American Freedom Defense Initiative is an anti-Muslim group. Last week, they held a contest to draw the Prophet Muhammad. Creating an image of Muhammad is very offensive to Muslims. Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi intended to attack the event. They drove from Arizona to Texas with body armor and rifles. The …
Attack in Kenya
Islamic extremists with Al-Shabab kill at least 15. Al-Shabab are Islamic terrorists in Somalia linked to al-Qaeda. At least 5 gunmen in fatigues invaded a school in Kenya. 15 people are dead and the terrorists have taken hostages. The attackers targeted Christians during their morning prayers. After taking hostages, the gunmen went to the hostels. Witnesses say they separated people …
ISIS Wants $200 Million
Terrorist group holds 2 Japanese citizens for ransom Islamic extremist group ISIS has captured 2 Japanese men. In a new video the group demands $200 million from Japan. Japan recently pledged the same amount to help fight ISIS. Japan has 72 hours to pay the ransom. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the threat “unacceptable.” The 2 men were captured by …
Paris Magazine Attacked
Gunmen open fire inside offices of satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo is a French satirical magazine. On 1/7, 3 hooded gunmen entered their offices in Paris. They killed at least 12 people and then escaped by car. French President Francois Hollande says it was terrorists. Journalists, cartoonists, and police were among the victims. Video shows the gunmen yelling “God is great!” …