Polar Vortex Lifting, Another On The Way?
The polar vortex that recently struck North America left chilling snowscapes and massive damage in its wake. The storm froze the Niagra Falls with record breaking low temperatures. The frigid weather also cost the US economy $5 billion.
The polar vortex that recently struck North America left chilling snowscapes and massive damage in its wake. The storm froze the Niagra Falls with record breaking low temperatures. The frigid weather also cost the US economy $5 billion.
Biblical water tunnel discovered in eastern Jerusalem
Jerusalem tour guides discovered what they believe is a well–preserved water tunnel from biblical times. Running 740 feet, the long, “beautiful” tunnel was discovered during an excursion organized recently by the Etzion Field School, according to a report Friday in the Israeli daily Ma’ariv.
Jerusalem tour guides discovered what they believe is a well–preserved water tunnel from biblical times. Running 740 feet, the long, “beautiful” tunnel was discovered during an excursion organized recently by the Etzion Field School, according to a report Friday in the Israeli daily Ma’ariv.
Meet al-Qaeda's new poster boy for the Middle East
THE FBI “most wanted” mugshot shows a tough, swarthy figure, his hair in a jailbird crew-cut. The $10 million price on his head, meanwhile, suggests that whoever released him from US custody four years ago may now be regretting it. Taken during his years as a detainee at the US-run Camp Bucca in southern Iraq, this is the only known photograph of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the new leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq and Syria.
THE FBI “most wanted” mugshot shows a tough, swarthy figure, his hair in a jailbird crew-cut. The $10 million price on his head, meanwhile, suggests that whoever released him from US custody four years ago may now be regretting it. Taken during his years as a detainee at the US-run Camp Bucca in southern Iraq, this is the only known photograph of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the new leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq and Syria.
Storms, high winds slam parts of South
Gusty winds knocked down trees throughout northern Georgia and the Carolinas on Saturday as severe storms brought heavy rains, tornado watches and flood warnings. ...Meteorologists say a cold front that pushed off to the east produced widespread showers and thunderstorms that stretched from the Gulf Coast northward into New England.
Gusty winds knocked down trees throughout northern Georgia and the Carolinas on Saturday as severe storms brought heavy rains, tornado watches and flood warnings. ...Meteorologists say a cold front that pushed off to the east produced widespread showers and thunderstorms that stretched from the Gulf Coast northward into New England.
Synagogue Desecrations Plague Central Israel
A number of synagogues located in the center of Israel have been vandalized over the last week, Israeli news outlets reported on Friday. A synagogue located on the Sirkin army base...was recently trashed...IDF soldiers serving on the base were stunned to walk into the house of worship to find ripped up Bibles thrown across the floor and anti-Semitic slurs spray painted on the walls.
A number of synagogues located in the center of Israel have been vandalized over the last week, Israeli news outlets reported on Friday. A synagogue located on the Sirkin army base...was recently trashed...IDF soldiers serving on the base were stunned to walk into the house of worship to find ripped up Bibles thrown across the floor and anti-Semitic slurs spray painted on the walls.
White House suggests Iran sanctions bill could draw U.S. into war
The White House launched a harsh attack on supporters of a Senate bill to impose fresh sanctions on Iran, suggesting that they have a hidden goal of drawing the country into another Mideast war. If supporters “want the United States to take military action, they should be up front with the American people and say so,” Bernadette Meehan, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council, said in a statement.
The White House launched a harsh attack on supporters of a Senate bill to impose fresh sanctions on Iran, suggesting that they have a hidden goal of drawing the country into another Mideast war. If supporters “want the United States to take military action, they should be up front with the American people and say so,” Bernadette Meehan, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council, said in a statement.
Hawaii Court Dismisses Atheists' Lawsuit Against Two Churches
A Hawaii court has dismissed two churches from a lawsuit that atheists brought against five congregations in the Aloha State accusing them of defrauding the government. The atheists failed to produce evidence.
A Hawaii court has dismissed two churches from a lawsuit that atheists brought against five congregations in the Aloha State accusing them of defrauding the government. The atheists failed to produce evidence.
Volcano eruption causes 25,000 to flee their homes
MORE than 25,000 people have fled their homes following a series of eruptions and lava flows from a volcano in Indonesia. Mount Sinabung, on the western island of Sumatra, sent hot rocks and ash up to 5000 metres in the air several times at the weekend.
MORE than 25,000 people have fled their homes following a series of eruptions and lava flows from a volcano in Indonesia. Mount Sinabung, on the western island of Sumatra, sent hot rocks and ash up to 5000 metres in the air several times at the weekend.
Israel Mourns Sharon
Israel says the body of former prime minister Ariel Sharon will lie in state for several hours Sunday in Jerusalem's Knesset (parliament) where mourners can pay their respects.
Israel says the body of former prime minister Ariel Sharon will lie in state for several hours Sunday in Jerusalem's Knesset (parliament) where mourners can pay their respects.
Winter Olympics: Russia arrests five 'terror suspects'
Russian authorities say they have detained five members of a "banned international terrorist organisation" in the restive North Caucusus region. The arrests were made in the town of Nalchik, some 300km (185 miles) east of the Black Sea resort of Sochi, the host of next month's Winter Olympics.
Russian authorities say they have detained five members of a "banned international terrorist organisation" in the restive North Caucusus region. The arrests were made in the town of Nalchik, some 300km (185 miles) east of the Black Sea resort of Sochi, the host of next month's Winter Olympics.
Egypt army chief al-Sisi 'may run for president'
Egypt's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will run for president if the people request it and the military supports the bid, state media quote him saying. "If I nominate myself, there must be a popular demand, and a mandate from my army," state paper Al-Ahram quoted him as telling Egyptian officials.
Egypt's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will run for president if the people request it and the military supports the bid, state media quote him saying. "If I nominate myself, there must be a popular demand, and a mandate from my army," state paper Al-Ahram quoted him as telling Egyptian officials.
Libyan cabinet minister Hassan al-Droui killed in Sirte
Libya's deputy industry minister has been shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of the capital Tripoli. Local media quoted officials as saying unknown gunmen "sprayed bullets" at Hassan al-Droui near a central market.
Libya's deputy industry minister has been shot dead during a visit to his hometown of Sirte, east of the capital Tripoli. Local media quoted officials as saying unknown gunmen "sprayed bullets" at Hassan al-Droui near a central market.
Strong cyclone hits Tonga, killing at least 1
Authorities were searching remote islands for cyclone victims on Sunday after the most powerful storm to hit Tonga in decades cut a swathe of destruction through this South Pacific archipelago, leaving at least one person dead and several injured.
Authorities were searching remote islands for cyclone victims on Sunday after the most powerful storm to hit Tonga in decades cut a swathe of destruction through this South Pacific archipelago, leaving at least one person dead and several injured.
Abbas says he won't make concessions on Jerusalem
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a defiant message to Israel's leadership and U.S. mediators Saturday, telling cheering supporters that the Palestinians "won't kneel" and won't drop demands for a capital in east Jerusalem.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas sent a defiant message to Israel's leadership and U.S. mediators Saturday, telling cheering supporters that the Palestinians "won't kneel" and won't drop demands for a capital in east Jerusalem.
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