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To: Kaslin

Afghan refugee shot dead after slashing attack on German train

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2016/07/18/at-least-15-people-reportedly-injured-in-axe-attack-on-train-in-germany.html

“He said authorities were still investigating the motive of the attack and were looking into reports that the suspect had yelled out “an exclamation” during the rampage.

He was responding to reports that some witnesses had heard the suspect shout “Allahu Akbar” (”God Is Great”) during the attack.”


18 posted on 07/18/2016 8:19:44 PM PDT by Innovative ("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
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To: Innovative
He was responding to reports that some witnesses had heard the suspect shout “Allahu Akbar” (”God Is Great”) during the attack.”

The literal translation of Allahu Akhbar is "(My) God is Greater".

An important distinction.

20 posted on 07/18/2016 8:27:57 PM PDT by okie01
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