Random rules: Part I

What is ‘Islamo-leftism,’ France’s topic du jour?

French Muslims worry ‘separatism law’ may create more division

This region of Indonesia was known for its religious harmony. Now, Catholics face growing intolerance.

The world’s largest Islamic group wants Muslims to stop saying ‘infidel’

Women in Tunisia wary of surge in Islamist power, fearful of losing their rights

Why the US doesn’t want to call ISIS’ offshoots parts of ISIS at all

Another blogger — the third this year — is hacked to death in Bangladesh

Afghan officials say ISIS and the Taliban have joined forces in at least one province

Did bulk surveillance programs really stop an American-born terrorist? Probably not

Violence in Tripoli is a reminder of the 2012 attack in Benghazi

An atheist blogger in Bangladesh is hacked to death by religious fanatics

Germany seeks to undermine Islamic extremists with religious education

This German activist who worked with skinheads and neo-Nazis is now trying to de-radicalize young Muslims

Here’s what ISIS recruiters and sexual predators have in common

France is ‘at war’ with Islamists, says prime minister

Timbuktu nearly lost its heritage. Now it’s on exhibit in a Brussels museum

France endures deadly attacks, but can’t decide if they’re terrorism

A survivor of Pakistan’s school massacre tells how his teacher saved his life

A Pakistani girl survives a Taliban attack on her school by playing dead

How the Taliban took control of organized crime in Pakistan’s largest city

Go inside a Pakistani madrassa where Osama bin Laden is called a hero

Conflicts over ISIS turn physical and violent on Turkey’s college campuses

Secular parties won Tunisia’s election, but they may have to govern with Islamists

With terrorism, as with business, it’s all about market share

How Qatar is placing its bets on militant terrorist groups

Sex toy or ISIS? Ever wonder what this black-and-white flag means?

An American veteran and a jihadi share memories of Robin Williams

Who wants a caliphate, anyway?

Hamas targets Israelis with a ‘pop song’ — that promises their death and destruction

Why the ‘Yemen model’ may not work in Iraq — or Yemen

Are we using the word ‘jihadi’ correctly?

A Pakistani cartoonist tries to keep up his craft in the face of rising restrictions

Pakistan’s largest city is being attacked by a different kind of Taliban

The changing role for women in Afghanistan

The number of global jihadis is increasing, but Americans aren’t necessarily less safe

This man wants to be Egypt’s next president — and he has no ties to the country’s military

Recasting the Taliban as mobsters

Egypt’s government escalates campaign to uproot the Muslim Brotherhood

This rebel unit in Syria was a major player, now they’re disbanded

The situation in Syria is awful. And that was before winter arrived

A suicide bomb attack rocks Yemen yet again

The Pakistani Taliban have a new leader — and that’s not good news

Jellyfish bring down a nuclear power plant, but politicians fail to bring down Italy – in today’s global scan

Journalist discusses ‘disneyland for jihadists’ developing in Syria

Al-Qaeda is the least of Yemen’s problems…

Egypt Deeply Split Amid Fears of Islamist Insurgency

Gunman Kills Senior Afghan Policewoman as Taliban Vows to Kill More

Syrians worry Islamists will replace Assad and life will get worse

What are the prospects for peace in Egypt?

Syrians Worry Islamists Will Replace Assad and Life Will Get Worse

Violent Confrontations Continue in Egypt

Where Does Political Islam in Egypt go From Here?

A Day After Major Crackdown, Muslim Brotherhood Vow to Continue Protests

Drones in Yemen: A Scene from Ground Level

Violence Across the Mideast: Are Islamic Radicals Stronger than Ever?

Attitudes in Yemen Toward US Drone Strikes and al-Qaeda

Taliban offers to exchange American Army prisoner

Angered Karzai walks away from peace talks with United States, Taliban

Positive progress in Afghanistan finally begins to emerge