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Chechnya mufti: Jews are the 'enemies of Islam,' spreading Atheism, Satanism

Chechen Mufti Salah Mezhiev's antisemitic remarks sparked backlash from the Russian Chief Rabbi, urging Muslim leaders to condemn his hateful statements.

Chechnya's supreme mufti, Salah Mezhiev, pictured in 2023.
 Jerusalem Post Breaking News Desk Editor Corinne Baum (L) and News Editor Alex Winston.

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 Members of the police force stand guard as demonstrators protest against German far-right politician of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) Bjoern Hoecke on the day of his trial over the alleged use of Nazi vocabulary during a speech in May 2021. April 18, 2024.

ISIS-affiliated Russian teen arrested for planning attack on Israeli embassy in Berlin

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UK-based Islamist refugee found guilty of possessing ISIS propaganda


Chechen fighters fear backlash after Boston terror

Fighters fear terror attacks could unite Russia, US against them; some Chechen militants do not espouse jihad against US.

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Tsarnaev's mom: My son was under FBI surveillance

The mother of the Boston Marathon bomb suspects tells Russian media she's convinced her sons are innocent and were set up.

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Boston suspect's profile venerates Islam

On profile on Russian social network Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, suspect in Boston bombing, calls for Chechen independence.

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The Egyptian doctor who globalized his caliphate crusade

Background: Bin Laden replacement Zawahri's life story contains within it the story of how the modern al-Qaida network was formed.

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Terror attack in Chechnya leaves six dead, 17 injured

Islamist insurgents killed in gunfight with police after storming Chechen parliament; separate attack takes place at agriculture ministry.

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At least six killed, many injured in Chechen terror attack

Groups of Islamist insurgents storm Chechen parliament in the center of the capital; separate attack takes place at agriculture ministry; special forces converge on the scene.

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Caucasus suicide bomber kills 2 cops

Perpetrator's car also explodes; attack follows Moscow, Dagestan violence.

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Chechen terrorist claims Moscow blasts

12 killed in double suicide bombing in Dagestan; Monday attack claimed 39 lives.

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12 dead in s. Russia explosions

Two bombs hit Caucasus; Monday attacks kill 39 in Moscow, blamed on Caucasus rebels.

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Putin vows to drag bombing masterminds 'out of the sewer'

Russian PM speaks as citizens mourn victims of twin subway suicide bombings which kill 39 and wound scores, including an Israeli medical student.

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