Who is the Nicest Terrorist of Them All?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the nicest terrorist of them all (or the worst)? The world is witnessing the riveting spectacle of terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq feuding and grading each other in terms of their brutality, lack of collegial behavior, and ultimate objectives. Watching the skirmish becomes even more tantalizing as it coincides with ostensible peace talks over Syria taking place in Geneva.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the nicest terrorist of them all (or the worst)? The world is witnessing the riveting spectacle of terrorist groups in Syria and Iraq feuding and grading each other in terms of their brutality, lack of collegial behavior, and ultimate objectives. Watching the skirmish becomes even more tantalizing as it coincides with ostensible peace talks over Syria taking place in Geneva.
Messianic Jews finally get recognized
Messianic Jews have won another battle for recognition in Israel. This time a special judicial tribunal has determined that a Messianic congregation in Jerusalem should receive the same full tax exemption as a synagogue.
Messianic Jews have won another battle for recognition in Israel. This time a special judicial tribunal has determined that a Messianic congregation in Jerusalem should receive the same full tax exemption as a synagogue.
'Divine wrath of God' threat on Kerry's head
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is now being warned he’s risking the divine wrath of God if he continues plans for Israel that some feel is a war against the Almighty. “By the power of our Holy Torah, we admonish you to cease immediately all efforts to achieve these disastrous agreements – in order to avoid severe Heavenly punishment for everyone involved,” a group of Israeli rabbis wrote Kerry in a letter on Sunday. “This is the same type of curse that was put on [former Israeli Prime Minister] Ariel Sharon,” Gallups told WND. Last month, Sharon died after spending nine years in a coma.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is now being warned he’s risking the divine wrath of God if he continues plans for Israel that some feel is a war against the Almighty. “By the power of our Holy Torah, we admonish you to cease immediately all efforts to achieve these disastrous agreements – in order to avoid severe Heavenly punishment for everyone involved,” a group of Israeli rabbis wrote Kerry in a letter on Sunday. “This is the same type of curse that was put on [former Israeli Prime Minister] Ariel Sharon,” Gallups told WND. Last month, Sharon died after spending nine years in a coma.
Brian Terry's Brother Rips Holder on Fast and Furious: 'Where Is the Accountability?'
“Mr. Holder I am going to get right to the point of this letter,” he wrote. “I am not pleased with your behavior as America's Attorney General. Simply denying that you had no knowledge about Operation Fast and Furious is troubling in itself, but for you to not comply with Congress is even more troubling. It is shocking to know that the Attorney General of the United States had no knowledge or was not made aware of Fast and Furious until after the death of my brother, Brian Terry.”
“Mr. Holder I am going to get right to the point of this letter,” he wrote. “I am not pleased with your behavior as America's Attorney General. Simply denying that you had no knowledge about Operation Fast and Furious is troubling in itself, but for you to not comply with Congress is even more troubling. It is shocking to know that the Attorney General of the United States had no knowledge or was not made aware of Fast and Furious until after the death of my brother, Brian Terry.”
Republicans said set to push Iran bill to a vote
In a letter, Senate Republicans called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to allow the bill, which has driven a wedge between some Democrats and the administration, to come to a vote.
In a letter, Senate Republicans called on Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) to allow the bill, which has driven a wedge between some Democrats and the administration, to come to a vote.
Israel said willing to give up 90% of West Bank
The closed-door negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority over the future contours of a Palestinian state, and how much land and settlements Israel will retain, have reportedly come down to a matter of a few percentage points, with both sides agreeing in principle that the majority of Jewish West Bank settlements would be transferred to Israeli sovereignty in a final status deal.
The closed-door negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority over the future contours of a Palestinian state, and how much land and settlements Israel will retain, have reportedly come down to a matter of a few percentage points, with both sides agreeing in principle that the majority of Jewish West Bank settlements would be transferred to Israeli sovereignty in a final status deal.
Rhode Island Puts Unions Ahead of Students, Taxpayers
Rhode Island plans to reward union members at the expense of their students, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Rhode Island plans to reward union members at the expense of their students, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Threat to the grid? Details emerge of sniper attack on power station
Newly reported details about a 52-minute sniper attack on a central California electrical substation last year are raising concerns from Capitol Hill and beyond, amid questions over whether it was the work of terrorists. The April 16, 2013, attack had not been widely publicized until The Wall Street Journal reported new details in a story on Wednesday.
Newly reported details about a 52-minute sniper attack on a central California electrical substation last year are raising concerns from Capitol Hill and beyond, amid questions over whether it was the work of terrorists. The April 16, 2013, attack had not been widely publicized until The Wall Street Journal reported new details in a story on Wednesday.
Vatican ‘systematically’ allowed priests to rape children, says UN report
In a devastating report hailed by abuse victims, the UN committee severely criticized the Holy See for its attitudes toward homosexuality, contraception and abortion and said it should change its own canon law to ensure children's rights and their access to health care are guaranteed.
In a devastating report hailed by abuse victims, the UN committee severely criticized the Holy See for its attitudes toward homosexuality, contraception and abortion and said it should change its own canon law to ensure children's rights and their access to health care are guaranteed.
New Website Vows to Show You the Benghazi Documents the ‘White House Doesn’t Want You to Read’
The Republican Party has launched a new website dedicated to providing the American people an array of documents related to the deadly Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on two U.S. compounds in Benghazi.
The Republican Party has launched a new website dedicated to providing the American people an array of documents related to the deadly Sept. 11, 2012, terrorist attack on two U.S. compounds in Benghazi.
WEEKEND STORM WARNING
Polar geomagnetic storms are possible on Saturdy, Feb. 8th, when a solar wind stream and a minor CME are expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
Polar geomagnetic storms are possible on Saturdy, Feb. 8th, when a solar wind stream and a minor CME are expected to hit Earth's magnetic field.
Small earthquake shakes north-central Oklahoma
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken near Medford in north-central Oklahoma. The quake was reported at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday and was located about 8 miles south-southwest of Medford and 19 miles north-northeast of Enid. It had a depth of about 2.5 miles.
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.3-magnitude earthquake has shaken near Medford in north-central Oklahoma. The quake was reported at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday and was located about 8 miles south-southwest of Medford and 19 miles north-northeast of Enid. It had a depth of about 2.5 miles.
Giant Hologram of Turkish Prime Minister Speaks To Party Supporters - Preparations for Future "Beast Communication"?
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan could not attend a party meeting in Izmir last Sunday in person. But, no worries! He had the perfect solution! According to Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, an enormous hologram of himself was transmitted into the party chambers instead. As the Erdogan hologram glimmered and then materialized, the crowd hooted and hollered while the likeness addressed the audience. “We are going to elections in the shadow of attacks prepared by treasonous networks. I urge all my mayoral candidates to not waste any of their time,” Erdogan said, according to Hurriyet.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan could not attend a party meeting in Izmir last Sunday in person. But, no worries! He had the perfect solution! According to Turkish newspaper Hurriyet, an enormous hologram of himself was transmitted into the party chambers instead. As the Erdogan hologram glimmered and then materialized, the crowd hooted and hollered while the likeness addressed the audience. “We are going to elections in the shadow of attacks prepared by treasonous networks. I urge all my mayoral candidates to not waste any of their time,” Erdogan said, according to Hurriyet.
Rise Of The East - China's Military Budget To Surpass Combined Budgets Of Britain, France And Germany
Soaring defense budgets in China and Russia are giving a clear signal that the West will soon cede influence on the world stage. The Telegraph, a British publication, reports that military spending across Asia and the Middle East is surging, while the United States and other military powers are being forced to scale back due to budgetary cuts.
Soaring defense budgets in China and Russia are giving a clear signal that the West will soon cede influence on the world stage. The Telegraph, a British publication, reports that military spending across Asia and the Middle East is surging, while the United States and other military powers are being forced to scale back due to budgetary cuts.
Tor-enabled malware stole credit card data from PoS systems at dozens of retailers
Most of the affected retailers are based in the U.S., but PoS infections with this malware were also detected in 10 other countries, including Russia, Canada and Australia, the RSA researchers said Thursday in a blog post.
Most of the affected retailers are based in the U.S., but PoS infections with this malware were also detected in 10 other countries, including Russia, Canada and Australia, the RSA researchers said Thursday in a blog post.
Muslim Brotherhood Leader Meets Obama in White House
A senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood was recently hosted at the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama... Anas Altikriti, a top British lobbyist for the Muslim Brotherhood whose father heads Iraq’s Muslim Brotherhood party, recently met with the president and Vice President Joe Biden as part of a delegation discussing problems in Iraq.
A senior member of the Muslim Brotherhood was recently hosted at the White House for a meeting with President Barack Obama... Anas Altikriti, a top British lobbyist for the Muslim Brotherhood whose father heads Iraq’s Muslim Brotherhood party, recently met with the president and Vice President Joe Biden as part of a delegation discussing problems in Iraq.
The mystery of the North Star: Astronomers baffled to find Polaris is getting BRIGHTER
Astronomers have discovered that Polaris, the north star, is getting brighter. They say the star has suddenly reversed two decades of dimming. It is expanding at more than 100 times the rate they expected - and nobody is sure why.
Astronomers have discovered that Polaris, the north star, is getting brighter. They say the star has suddenly reversed two decades of dimming. It is expanding at more than 100 times the rate they expected - and nobody is sure why.
Pakistan-Taliban peace talks 'under way'
The first formal meeting between the Pakistan government and a Taliban-nominated team has begun in an undisclosed location, local media say. They are due to start charting a "roadmap" for peace talks. The talks were delayed earlier in the week after the government side asked for clarification about the composition of the Pakistan Taliban team.
The first formal meeting between the Pakistan government and a Taliban-nominated team has begun in an undisclosed location, local media say. They are due to start charting a "roadmap" for peace talks. The talks were delayed earlier in the week after the government side asked for clarification about the composition of the Pakistan Taliban team.
US condemns new settlement plan as Kerry downplays Israeli critics
The US State Department condemned the decision...permitting 558 new homes to be built in east Jerusalem. "Our position on Jerusalem is clear. We oppose any unilateral actions by either party that attempt to prejudge final status issues, including the status of Jerusalem," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki at the daily press briefing in Washington on Wednesday.
The US State Department condemned the decision...permitting 558 new homes to be built in east Jerusalem. "Our position on Jerusalem is clear. We oppose any unilateral actions by either party that attempt to prejudge final status issues, including the status of Jerusalem," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki at the daily press briefing in Washington on Wednesday.
US presses Beijing on South China Sea claims
The United States on Wednesday urged Beijing to clarify or adjust its claims in the South China Sea, calling for a peaceful solution to one of Asia’s growing flashpoints. With tensions already high over Beijing’s imposition of an air zone above islands administered by Japan in the East China Sea, fears are growing of a fresh showdown in a separate row in the South China Sea where the Philippines is especially concerned.
The United States on Wednesday urged Beijing to clarify or adjust its claims in the South China Sea, calling for a peaceful solution to one of Asia’s growing flashpoints. With tensions already high over Beijing’s imposition of an air zone above islands administered by Japan in the East China Sea, fears are growing of a fresh showdown in a separate row in the South China Sea where the Philippines is especially concerned.
Eight miners killed in underground fire after earthquake in South Africa
A South African gold-mining company says it has found the bodies of eight miners who were trapped when a magnitude-2.4 earthquake triggered an underground fire. Rescue teams are trying to locate a ninth miner who is missing.
A South African gold-mining company says it has found the bodies of eight miners who were trapped when a magnitude-2.4 earthquake triggered an underground fire. Rescue teams are trying to locate a ninth miner who is missing.
Syria undecided on next round of peace talks
A close adviser to Syrian President Bashar Assad says the government has not yet decided on whether to take part in a second round of peace talks tentatively scheduled for next week. Assad's political and media adviser Bouthaina Shaaban also told Syrian state television in an interview late Wednesday that the delegation that took part in last month's negotiations in Switzerland is still evaluating the first round of talks and briefing the leadership.
A close adviser to Syrian President Bashar Assad says the government has not yet decided on whether to take part in a second round of peace talks tentatively scheduled for next week. Assad's political and media adviser Bouthaina Shaaban also told Syrian state television in an interview late Wednesday that the delegation that took part in last month's negotiations in Switzerland is still evaluating the first round of talks and briefing the leadership.
Egypt army denies Sisi presidential candidacy report
Egypt's military has denied that its chief of staff, Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, told a Kuwaiti newspaper he would run for president. Spokesman Col Ahmed Ali said the report published by al-Seyassah on Wednesday evening was not accurate and had been a misinterpretation of his words.
Egypt's military has denied that its chief of staff, Field Marshal Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, told a Kuwaiti newspaper he would run for president. Spokesman Col Ahmed Ali said the report published by al-Seyassah on Wednesday evening was not accurate and had been a misinterpretation of his words.
Iraq violence: Baghdad bomb blasts kill 33
At least 33 people have been killed in a series of bomb attacks in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, officials say. Two car bombs exploded outside the foreign ministry, near the heavily-fortified Green Zone, while a suicide bomber struck a restaurant nearby.
At least 33 people have been killed in a series of bomb attacks in Iraq's capital, Baghdad, officials say. Two car bombs exploded outside the foreign ministry, near the heavily-fortified Green Zone, while a suicide bomber struck a restaurant nearby.
Sochi 2014: US warns airlines of Russia 'toothpaste' bomb threat
The US has warned airlines with direct flights to Russia that explosives hidden in toothpaste tubes could be smuggled onto planes. The Department of Homeland Security's warning comes on the eve of the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. It said it shared relevant information with partners at home and abroad "out of an abundance of caution".
The US has warned airlines with direct flights to Russia that explosives hidden in toothpaste tubes could be smuggled onto planes. The Department of Homeland Security's warning comes on the eve of the Winter Olympics' opening ceremony in the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi. It said it shared relevant information with partners at home and abroad "out of an abundance of caution".
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