Abbas: Regardless of what happens, peace talks to continue
Peace talks with Israel will continue for the full nine months as agreed with Washington "regardless of what happens on the ground", Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told AFP on Sunday.
Peace talks with Israel will continue for the full nine months as agreed with Washington "regardless of what happens on the ground", Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told AFP on Sunday.
Syria peace conference likely in mid-December - UN
Ban Ki-moon hopes a peace conference on Syria will be convened in around a month's time. “I am not able to announce at this time any date. Our target is mid-December,”
Ban Ki-moon hopes a peace conference on Syria will be convened in around a month's time. “I am not able to announce at this time any date. Our target is mid-December,”
Dem Senator: 'We All Knew' Obama Was Lying
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) admitted that Democrats knew full well that Americans would be booted from their health insurance plans as an effect of Obamacare implementation. When asked whether Democrats were misled by President Obama about whether Americans would be able to keep their plans in the individual insurance market, Gillibrand answered: “He should’ve just been specific. No, we all knew.”
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) admitted that Democrats knew full well that Americans would be booted from their health insurance plans as an effect of Obamacare implementation. When asked whether Democrats were misled by President Obama about whether Americans would be able to keep their plans in the individual insurance market, Gillibrand answered: “He should’ve just been specific. No, we all knew.”
Ben Stein: Obama Making 'Annihilation' of Jews Possible
Obama's "deeply naïve" premise that Iran would suddenly end its nuclear activities in exchange for an easing of sanctions that have crippled its economy for five years would make the "annihilation" of Jews possible. "Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terror," Stein said in The American Spectator. "The Iranians in the recent past have pledged to destroy the Jewish people in the Middle East.
Obama's "deeply naïve" premise that Iran would suddenly end its nuclear activities in exchange for an easing of sanctions that have crippled its economy for five years would make the "annihilation" of Jews possible. "Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terror," Stein said in The American Spectator. "The Iranians in the recent past have pledged to destroy the Jewish people in the Middle East.
Cabinet shows broad support for a single chief rabbi
In a signal of the government’s intention to cut the number of chief rabbis from two to one, the cabinet’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Monday approved a private member bill that would end the existence of separate Sephardi and Ashkenazi heads for the state rabbinate.
In a signal of the government’s intention to cut the number of chief rabbis from two to one, the cabinet’s Ministerial Committee for Legislation on Monday approved a private member bill that would end the existence of separate Sephardi and Ashkenazi heads for the state rabbinate.
Ex-IDF intel chief: Regional war unlikely if Israel strikes Iran
A regional war, coupled with a closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a series of terror attacks — the horror scenario commonly depicted by Western powers if Israel were to launch a limited strike against Iran — is highly unlikely, a former head of military intelligence wrote this week in advance of a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the six world powers.
A regional war, coupled with a closure of the Strait of Hormuz and a series of terror attacks — the horror scenario commonly depicted by Western powers if Israel were to launch a limited strike against Iran — is highly unlikely, a former head of military intelligence wrote this week in advance of a third round of nuclear talks between Iran and the six world powers.
COMET ISON'S SUPER TAIL
Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end.
Comet's ISON's recent outburst of activity has done more than simply brighten the comet. Whatever exploded from the comet's core also created a spectacularly-long tail, more than 16 million kilometers from end to end.
The Number of Long-Term Unemployed Americans Has Shot Up by a Staggering Percentage Since 2007 (Yes, Triple Digits)
The unemployment rate has fallen to 7.3 percent, down from 10 percent four years ago. Private businesses have added about 7.6 million positions over the same period. But while recent numbers show that there are about as many people unemployed for short periods as in 2007 — before the crisis hit — they also show that long-term joblessness is up 213 percent.
The unemployment rate has fallen to 7.3 percent, down from 10 percent four years ago. Private businesses have added about 7.6 million positions over the same period. But while recent numbers show that there are about as many people unemployed for short periods as in 2007 — before the crisis hit — they also show that long-term joblessness is up 213 percent.
Volcano discovery hints at fire below ice in Antarctica
Seismologists working in a mountainous area of Marie Byrd Land in western Antarctica detected a swarm of low-magnitude earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 similar to those that can precede volcanic eruptions, according to a study published online Sunday in Nature Geoscience. The area of activity lies close to the youngest in a chain of volcanoes...
Seismologists working in a mountainous area of Marie Byrd Land in western Antarctica detected a swarm of low-magnitude earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 similar to those that can precede volcanic eruptions, according to a study published online Sunday in Nature Geoscience. The area of activity lies close to the youngest in a chain of volcanoes...
PM Netanyahu Remarks at Official Welcoming Ceremony for French Pres.
"Israel views France as a true friend. France, like Israel, aspires to a stable, moderate Middle East in which the peoples live in peace with each other, in security and mutual respect.
"Israel views France as a true friend. France, like Israel, aspires to a stable, moderate Middle East in which the peoples live in peace with each other, in security and mutual respect.
Tremor Now Recognized As Earthquake
Once all the data were shaken out, it turns out that rumble in Chicago's western suburbs last week WAS an earthquake.
Once all the data were shaken out, it turns out that rumble in Chicago's western suburbs last week WAS an earthquake.
Church of England synod due to debate women bishops
The Church of England is preparing for a debate at its ruling general synod about how to create women bishops. It is due to consider an accelerated programme for introducing women bishops and the appointment of an independent arbitrator to resolve disputes. The synod's general secretary William Fittall has warned that failure would have "very serious" consequences.
The Church of England is preparing for a debate at its ruling general synod about how to create women bishops. It is due to consider an accelerated programme for introducing women bishops and the appointment of an independent arbitrator to resolve disputes. The synod's general secretary William Fittall has warned that failure would have "very serious" consequences.
Deadly tornadoes hit US Midwest states
Powerful tornadoes have swept through the US Midwest, destroying buildings and overturning vehicles in the states of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. At least six people were killed, all in Illinois, and it is feared that several hundred people may have been injured in the fast-moving storms.
Powerful tornadoes have swept through the US Midwest, destroying buildings and overturning vehicles in the states of Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky. At least six people were killed, all in Illinois, and it is feared that several hundred people may have been injured in the fast-moving storms.
EU 'civilian' mission training paramilitaries in Libya
The EU's "civilian" border mission in Libya is in fact training paramilitary forces, amid a wider European and US effort to stop Libya becoming a "failed state." According to an internal EU paper - a blueprint for the border mission, Eubam Libya, dated 18 April and seen by EUobserver - its "main effort" is to build up the "operational level" of Libya's "Border Guards (BG)" and "Naval Coast Guard (NCG)."
The EU's "civilian" border mission in Libya is in fact training paramilitary forces, amid a wider European and US effort to stop Libya becoming a "failed state." According to an internal EU paper - a blueprint for the border mission, Eubam Libya, dated 18 April and seen by EUobserver - its "main effort" is to build up the "operational level" of Libya's "Border Guards (BG)" and "Naval Coast Guard (NCG)."
Report: Mossad working with Saudis on contingency plans for potential attack on Iran
The Mossad is working with Saudi officials on contingency plans for a potential attack on Iran in the event that Tehran's nuclear program is not sufficiently curbed in the deal that may be concluded between Iran and world powers in Geneva this week, The Sunday Times reported. ...According to the Times, Riyadh has already given its consent for Israel to use Saudi airspace for a potential attack on Iran.
The Mossad is working with Saudi officials on contingency plans for a potential attack on Iran in the event that Tehran's nuclear program is not sufficiently curbed in the deal that may be concluded between Iran and world powers in Geneva this week, The Sunday Times reported. ...According to the Times, Riyadh has already given its consent for Israel to use Saudi airspace for a potential attack on Iran.
The United States Must not Cease to be Vigilant about Iran
It is a truth that should be acknowledged by the United States and all democratic countries that a nuclear Iran will mean the destruction of the State of Israel and a threat to the rest of the world. No doubt it is a desirable principle to attempt to reconcile national differences by negotiation. But not all agreements are worth the price paid.
It is a truth that should be acknowledged by the United States and all democratic countries that a nuclear Iran will mean the destruction of the State of Israel and a threat to the rest of the world. No doubt it is a desirable principle to attempt to reconcile national differences by negotiation. But not all agreements are worth the price paid.
Syria government site in Damascus hit by huge bomb
A bomb attack on a Syrian government building near Damascus has killed 31 people, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Four generals were among the dead, the activist group said. The explosives are thought to have been placed in the basement, meaning opposition fighters were able to breach security to get into the building.
A bomb attack on a Syrian government building near Damascus has killed 31 people, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Four generals were among the dead, the activist group said. The explosives are thought to have been placed in the basement, meaning opposition fighters were able to breach security to get into the building.
Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant begins fuel rod removal
Workers at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have begun removing fuel rods from a storage pond at the Unit 4 reactor building. The delicate operation is seen as a necessary step in stabilising the site. It will take more over two days to remove the first 22 fuel rod assemblies, plant operator Tepco says.
Workers at Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant have begun removing fuel rods from a storage pond at the Unit 4 reactor building. The delicate operation is seen as a necessary step in stabilising the site. It will take more over two days to remove the first 22 fuel rod assemblies, plant operator Tepco says.
Thousands of Syrian refugees flood into Lebanon
Thousands of refugees are fleeing border towns in central Syria where a high-stakes battle is raging, crossing desolate hills to reach safety in neighboring Lebanon, witnesses and the U.N. said on Sunday.
Thousands of refugees are fleeing border towns in central Syria where a high-stakes battle is raging, crossing desolate hills to reach safety in neighboring Lebanon, witnesses and the U.N. said on Sunday.
Israel and strategic US partner fall out over Iran
Israel and its US ally have hit a troubled patch in their close relationship, caused by differences over Iran's nuclear plans and peace with the Palestinians.
Israel and its US ally have hit a troubled patch in their close relationship, caused by differences over Iran's nuclear plans and peace with the Palestinians.
Why the Federal Reserve Can’t Stop Printing
The strong jobs market report last week started the chatter again that the Federal Reserve would start to reduce the pace of its quantitative easing program. Some have said the Fed will reduce the amount of its asset purchases as early as December, while others are saying the quantitative easing will start to diminish by March 2014. I have a different opinion: I believe the Federal Reserve can’t stop quantitative easing, because the market has become so dependent on it. If the Fed does go ahead with a pullback on money printing, the consequences will not be pleasant.
The strong jobs market report last week started the chatter again that the Federal Reserve would start to reduce the pace of its quantitative easing program. Some have said the Fed will reduce the amount of its asset purchases as early as December, while others are saying the quantitative easing will start to diminish by March 2014. I have a different opinion: I believe the Federal Reserve can’t stop quantitative easing, because the market has become so dependent on it. If the Fed does go ahead with a pullback on money printing, the consequences will not be pleasant.
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