10 May 15
Election 2015: Sturgeon says Cameron must go further on devolution
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for new tax and welfare powers to be devolved to Scotland as a "priority". Ms Sturgeon told the BBC such powers would allow the Scottish government to grow the economy. She added that she had spoken "briefly" to Prime Minister David Cameron but more discussions were required.
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for new tax and welfare powers to be devolved to Scotland as a "priority". Ms Sturgeon told the BBC such powers would allow the Scottish government to grow the economy. She added that she had spoken "briefly" to Prime Minister David Cameron but more discussions were required.
UN official on life under ISIS: 'Girls are being stripped naked, examined in slave bazaars'
UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, Zainab Bangura, said Thursday, in a UN briefing to journalists, that sexual violence against females is being committed strategically and systematically by Islamic State operatives in Syria and Iraq on a regular basis, according to the UN News Center. “Women and girls are at risk and under assault at every point of their lives,” Bangura said of females living in the shadow of IS.
UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, Zainab Bangura, said Thursday, in a UN briefing to journalists, that sexual violence against females is being committed strategically and systematically by Islamic State operatives in Syria and Iraq on a regular basis, according to the UN News Center. “Women and girls are at risk and under assault at every point of their lives,” Bangura said of females living in the shadow of IS.
PM: Israel foiled Iran's efforts to open new front on Golan
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the start of a cabinet meeting Sunday morning, mentioned that since the outgoing government's first cabinet meeting two years ago, the region has been in constant tumult. “Despite the many attempts to challenge us from our borders, we fended off all these efforts without exception,” he said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, at the start of a cabinet meeting Sunday morning, mentioned that since the outgoing government's first cabinet meeting two years ago, the region has been in constant tumult. “Despite the many attempts to challenge us from our borders, we fended off all these efforts without exception,” he said.
Texas Moves Toward Unleashing Free Market on Pot Legalization
Everything’s bigger in Texas – including its legislators’ plans for marijuana legalization. A bill that would make Texas the fifth state to legalize the drug doesn’t propose strict regulations or a state bureaucracy to enforce them. Instead, it would simply repeal state-level prohibition and open the door for an unbridled free market.
Everything’s bigger in Texas – including its legislators’ plans for marijuana legalization. A bill that would make Texas the fifth state to legalize the drug doesn’t propose strict regulations or a state bureaucracy to enforce them. Instead, it would simply repeal state-level prohibition and open the door for an unbridled free market.
Police Abduct 10 Children From A Family In Kentucky Because Of Their "Off The Grid" Lifestyle
If the government does not like the way that you are raising your kids, they will come in and grab them at any time without giving any warning whatsoever. Of course this is completely and totally unlawful, but it has been happening all over America. The most recent example of this that has made national headlines is particularly egregious. Joe and Nicole Naugler of Breckinridge County, Kentucky just had their 10 children brutally ripped away from them just because the government does not approve of how they are living their lives and how they are educating their young ones.
If the government does not like the way that you are raising your kids, they will come in and grab them at any time without giving any warning whatsoever. Of course this is completely and totally unlawful, but it has been happening all over America. The most recent example of this that has made national headlines is particularly egregious. Joe and Nicole Naugler of Breckinridge County, Kentucky just had their 10 children brutally ripped away from them just because the government does not approve of how they are living their lives and how they are educating their young ones.
Typhoon Noul churns toward northeastern Philippines
Authorities warned residents in low-lying and mountainous areas to take cover Saturday as Typhoon Noul churned toward the eastern coast of the Philippines. The typhoon is also referred to as Dodong in the island nation.
Authorities warned residents in low-lying and mountainous areas to take cover Saturday as Typhoon Noul churned toward the eastern coast of the Philippines. The typhoon is also referred to as Dodong in the island nation.
36 die in Iraqi prison break
At least 36 people were killed and 40 inmates escaped in a bloody prison break north of the Iraqi capital for which the self-styled Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility on Saturday. The interior ministry said six guards and 30 detainees were killed on Friday while 40 inmates escaped from the police compound prison in Khalis, around 50 kilometres from Baghdad.
At least 36 people were killed and 40 inmates escaped in a bloody prison break north of the Iraqi capital for which the self-styled Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility on Saturday. The interior ministry said six guards and 30 detainees were killed on Friday while 40 inmates escaped from the police compound prison in Khalis, around 50 kilometres from Baghdad.
A new world order? Putin and Xi put friendship on display
At first sight, things look very different now. When President Xi Jinping of China took pride of place next to Vladimir Putin of Russia on Saturday, they looked like any other modern world leaders: pragmatic men-in-suits, full of smiles, temporary possessors of power rather than dictators-for-life.
At first sight, things look very different now. When President Xi Jinping of China took pride of place next to Vladimir Putin of Russia on Saturday, they looked like any other modern world leaders: pragmatic men-in-suits, full of smiles, temporary possessors of power rather than dictators-for-life.
Anne Graham Lotz: God’s ‘Judgment is Coming on America and On Our World’
Christian evangelist Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of world-renowned Pastor Billy Graham, is calling on Americans to pray and fast for nine days, May 15-23, to ask God for help in these distressful times because, she says, God is warning that “His judgment is coming on America and on our world, and it’s going to be ugly.”
Christian evangelist Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of world-renowned Pastor Billy Graham, is calling on Americans to pray and fast for nine days, May 15-23, to ask God for help in these distressful times because, she says, God is warning that “His judgment is coming on America and on our world, and it’s going to be ugly.”
Uttarakhand primed for earthquake unseen in centuries, say experts
New research partly funded by the Indian government to forecast earthquakes has made a grim prediction: a great quake never seen in centuries could strike Uttarakhand, an area home to 10 million people.
New research partly funded by the Indian government to forecast earthquakes has made a grim prediction: a great quake never seen in centuries could strike Uttarakhand, an area home to 10 million people.
Scientists believe Himalayas have shrunk after devastating Nepal earthquake
A swathe of the Himalayas has dropped by around one metre as a result of the devastating Nepal earthquake, scientists say.
A swathe of the Himalayas has dropped by around one metre as a result of the devastating Nepal earthquake, scientists say.
Magnitude-4.5 Earthquake Shakes Big Island of Hawaii
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a magnitude-4.5 earthquake jolted the Big Island of Hawaii.
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory says a magnitude-4.5 earthquake jolted the Big Island of Hawaii.
09 May 15
U.S. military bases raise threat level due to ISIS
The move to level “Bravo” was not based on specific threats from ISIS but was “informed by recent events,” a spokesman for U.S. Northern Command told Fox News. “Bravo,” the third of five levels of alert, requires increased security at military posts in the country.
The move to level “Bravo” was not based on specific threats from ISIS but was “informed by recent events,” a spokesman for U.S. Northern Command told Fox News. “Bravo,” the third of five levels of alert, requires increased security at military posts in the country.
Tornadoes Ripped Through This Small Town and Leveled Buildings — but One of the Structures That Survived Is Inspiring Residents
After three tornadoes ripped through Blanchard, Oklahoma, this week, wreaking monumental havoc and destruction in their paths, some residents were surprised to wake up and see that a local church was left virtually untouched.
After three tornadoes ripped through Blanchard, Oklahoma, this week, wreaking monumental havoc and destruction in their paths, some residents were surprised to wake up and see that a local church was left virtually untouched.
North Korea boasts firing ballistic missile from subs in new potential threat
An ability to fire ballistic missiles from submarines by the North would pose a significant new threat to South Korea, Japan and the United States that have tried to contain the North's growing nuclear and missile capability, a military expert said.
An ability to fire ballistic missiles from submarines by the North would pose a significant new threat to South Korea, Japan and the United States that have tried to contain the North's growing nuclear and missile capability, a military expert said.
Is a big earthquake headed to Arizona?
Two earthquakes in northern Arizona within the past few days were aftershocks of a larger one that hit several months ago, according to an Arizona State University professor.
Two earthquakes in northern Arizona within the past few days were aftershocks of a larger one that hit several months ago, according to an Arizona State University professor.
Security measures increased at US military bases
The US military has increased its threat level at facilities across North America, although most installations were already operating at a higher level of protection. Army Col Steve Warren said the increase was not the result of a specific event. He said it was the result of an increased threat climate, including the arrests of several suspected Islamic State sympathizers in the US.
The US military has increased its threat level at facilities across North America, although most installations were already operating at a higher level of protection. Army Col Steve Warren said the increase was not the result of a specific event. He said it was the result of an increased threat climate, including the arrests of several suspected Islamic State sympathizers in the US.
China 'expanding island building' in South China Sea
The US says that China has expanded its programme of land reclamation in the South China Sea. US officials say China has reclaimed 810 hectares (2,000 acres) since the beginning of 2014. China claims almost the whole of the South China Sea, resulting in overlapping claims with its neighbours.
The US says that China has expanded its programme of land reclamation in the South China Sea. US officials say China has reclaimed 810 hectares (2,000 acres) since the beginning of 2014. China claims almost the whole of the South China Sea, resulting in overlapping claims with its neighbours.
Liberia declared Ebola-free after weeks of no cases
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, as the country has had no new cases in 42 days. Last September, Liberia was seeing 400 cases a week, with hospitals full and bodies lying in the streets. A public health campaign was launched to stem the epidemic, and the last confirmed death was on 27 March.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Liberia free of the Ebola virus, as the country has had no new cases in 42 days. Last September, Liberia was seeing 400 cases a week, with hospitals full and bodies lying in the streets. A public health campaign was launched to stem the epidemic, and the last confirmed death was on 27 March.
Kerry and Saudi FM: Yemen truce to begin Tuesday, if Houthi agree
Saudi Arabia said on Friday a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen would begin on Tuesday if the Iranian-allied Houthi militia it has been fighting agreed to the pause. "We have made a decision that the ceasefire will begin this Tuesday, May 12, and will last for five days and is subject to renewal if it works out," Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told a joint press conference with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
Saudi Arabia said on Friday a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen would begin on Tuesday if the Iranian-allied Houthi militia it has been fighting agreed to the pause. "We have made a decision that the ceasefire will begin this Tuesday, May 12, and will last for five days and is subject to renewal if it works out," Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir told a joint press conference with US Secretary of State John Kerry.
EU wakes up to 'Brexit' nightmare after British vote
Europe confronted on Friday the cold certainty of an unprecedented British referendum on EU membership after David Cameron's election win, with two years of tough talks ahead to prevent a so-called "Brexit".
Europe confronted on Friday the cold certainty of an unprecedented British referendum on EU membership after David Cameron's election win, with two years of tough talks ahead to prevent a so-called "Brexit".
Teen charged with terrorism offences after Melbourne police raids
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism offences following a raid by state and federal police at a home in Greenvale, in Melbourne's north, thwarting what police described as "an imminent threat to the community". Heavily-armed officers from Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police swarmed the large two-storey home on Clare Boulevard in Greenvale on Friday afternoon.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with terrorism offences following a raid by state and federal police at a home in Greenvale, in Melbourne's north, thwarting what police described as "an imminent threat to the community". Heavily-armed officers from Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police swarmed the large two-storey home on Clare Boulevard in Greenvale on Friday afternoon.
Inspectors say they have found traces pointing to chemical weapons in Syria
International experts have found traces of precursors for VX and sarin nerve gas at an undeclared location in Syria, sources say. Damascus has repeatedly denied the charges of using chemical weapons on the battlefield.
International experts have found traces of precursors for VX and sarin nerve gas at an undeclared location in Syria, sources say. Damascus has repeatedly denied the charges of using chemical weapons on the battlefield.
Yemen conflict: Saudis warn border civilians to leave
Saudi-led coalition aircraft have dropped leaflets warning residents in a Yemeni border district to leave, as air strikes against Houthi rebels continue. Leaflets were dropped in Old Saada in Saada province, the rebels' stronghold.
Saudi-led coalition aircraft have dropped leaflets warning residents in a Yemeni border district to leave, as air strikes against Houthi rebels continue. Leaflets were dropped in Old Saada in Saada province, the rebels' stronghold.
Russia to stage massive WW2 parade despite Western boycott
Russia is due to stage its biggest ever military parade in the capital Moscow to mark 70 years of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Thousands of troops will march on Red Square, and new high-tech armour will be on show for the first time. More than 20 heads of states are in Moscow, but many world leaders are boycotting the event because of Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.
Russia is due to stage its biggest ever military parade in the capital Moscow to mark 70 years of victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Thousands of troops will march on Red Square, and new high-tech armour will be on show for the first time. More than 20 heads of states are in Moscow, but many world leaders are boycotting the event because of Russia's role in the Ukraine crisis.
North Korea says test-fires submarine-launch ballistic missile: KCNA
North Korea said on Saturday it has successfully conducted an underwater test-fire of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, which, if true, would indicate progress in the secretive state's pursuit of building missile-equipped submarines.
North Korea said on Saturday it has successfully conducted an underwater test-fire of a submarine-launched ballistic missile, which, if true, would indicate progress in the secretive state's pursuit of building missile-equipped submarines.
ISIS activity prompts threat level increase at bases
Security conditions at U.S. military bases have been increased over growing concerns about terror threats, officials said Friday. A U.S. official confirmed to CNN that U.S. military bases are now at "Force Protection Bravo," which is defined by the Pentagon as an "increased and predictable threat of terrorism." It is the third-highest threat level on a five-tier scale used by the Department of Defense.
Security conditions at U.S. military bases have been increased over growing concerns about terror threats, officials said Friday. A U.S. official confirmed to CNN that U.S. military bases are now at "Force Protection Bravo," which is defined by the Pentagon as an "increased and predictable threat of terrorism." It is the third-highest threat level on a five-tier scale used by the Department of Defense.
Americans Not In The Labor Force Rise To Record 93,194,000
In what was an "unambiguously" unpleasant April jobs payrolls report, with a March revision dragging that month's job gain to the lowest level since June of 2012, the fact that the number of Americans not in the labor force rose once again, this time to 93,194K from 93,175K, with the result being a participation rate of 69.45 or just above the lowest percentage since 1977, will merely catalyze even more upside to the so called "market" which continues to reflect nothing but central bank liquidity, and thus - the accelerating deterioration of the broader economy.
In what was an "unambiguously" unpleasant April jobs payrolls report, with a March revision dragging that month's job gain to the lowest level since June of 2012, the fact that the number of Americans not in the labor force rose once again, this time to 93,194K from 93,175K, with the result being a participation rate of 69.45 or just above the lowest percentage since 1977, will merely catalyze even more upside to the so called "market" which continues to reflect nothing but central bank liquidity, and thus - the accelerating deterioration of the broader economy.
China Preparing for Drone Warfare
China’s military plans to produce nearly 42,000 land-based and sea-based unmanned weapons and sensor platforms as part of its continuing, large-scale military buildup, the Pentagon’s annual report on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) disclosed Friday. China currently operates several armed and unarmed drone aircraft and is developing long-range range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both intelligence gathering and bombing attacks.
China’s military plans to produce nearly 42,000 land-based and sea-based unmanned weapons and sensor platforms as part of its continuing, large-scale military buildup, the Pentagon’s annual report on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) disclosed Friday. China currently operates several armed and unarmed drone aircraft and is developing long-range range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for both intelligence gathering and bombing attacks.
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