09 May 15
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.
08 May 15
Oregon State prof says 9.0 quake coming in 30-50 years
"I get called occasionally doctor doom," Yeats said. The professor's latest book is called "Earthquake Time Bombs." One of the time bombs listed in the book is Nepal, where two weeks ago that time bomb went off with a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. "I knew it was going to have one," he said. But that wasn't the first time Yeats has foreshadowed a major quake.
"I get called occasionally doctor doom," Yeats said. The professor's latest book is called "Earthquake Time Bombs." One of the time bombs listed in the book is Nepal, where two weeks ago that time bomb went off with a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. "I knew it was going to have one," he said. But that wasn't the first time Yeats has foreshadowed a major quake.
The Rising Star of the Middle East, Muhammad Bin Salman
Saudi’s king, Salaman, appointed his nephew, Muhammad Bin Nayef (MbN), as crown prince, and his son Muhammad Bin Salaman (MbS) as deputy crown prince. The latter’s appointment holds many implications for the region, the US and even Israel; as the 30-something MbS might open a whole new chapter for the Middle East that could bring least-expected changes.
Saudi’s king, Salaman, appointed his nephew, Muhammad Bin Nayef (MbN), as crown prince, and his son Muhammad Bin Salaman (MbS) as deputy crown prince. The latter’s appointment holds many implications for the region, the US and even Israel; as the 30-something MbS might open a whole new chapter for the Middle East that could bring least-expected changes.
Ebola found in doctor's eyes months after virus left blood
Some survivors have reported eye issues, but how often they occur is not known. The virus also is thought to be able to persist in semen for several months. Ebola has infected more than 26,000 people since December 2013 in West Africa. The new report concerns Dr. Ian Crozier, a 43-year-old American physician diagnosed with Ebola in September while working with the World Health Organization in Sierra Leone.
Some survivors have reported eye issues, but how often they occur is not known. The virus also is thought to be able to persist in semen for several months. Ebola has infected more than 26,000 people since December 2013 in West Africa. The new report concerns Dr. Ian Crozier, a 43-year-old American physician diagnosed with Ebola in September while working with the World Health Organization in Sierra Leone.
Outspoken Israel critic Galloway loses UK seat
George Galloway, one of Britain's most colorful and controversial figures and an outspoken critic of Israel, has lost his Bradford West seat to the Labour Party, vote count on Friday morning showed
George Galloway, one of Britain's most colorful and controversial figures and an outspoken critic of Israel, has lost his Bradford West seat to the Labour Party, vote count on Friday morning showed
Europe and U.S. keep watchful eye on Israel's legislative plans
Benjamin Netanyahu's formation of one of the most right-wing government in Israel's history has fueled concerns in Europe and the United States about further settlement building and dimming prospects for peace.
Benjamin Netanyahu's formation of one of the most right-wing government in Israel's history has fueled concerns in Europe and the United States about further settlement building and dimming prospects for peace.
State Department will not review Clinton ethics pledge breaches
The U.S. State Department will not review the breaches of the 2008 ethics agreement Hillary Clinton signed in order to become secretary of state after her family's charities admitted in March that they had not complied, a spokesman said on Thursday.
The U.S. State Department will not review the breaches of the 2008 ethics agreement Hillary Clinton signed in order to become secretary of state after her family's charities admitted in March that they had not complied, a spokesman said on Thursday.
Violent bond moves signal tectonic shifts in global markets
'It is absolute pandemonium in the fixed income markets. Everybody has been trying to get out at the same time but the door is getting smaller,' says RBS
'It is absolute pandemonium in the fixed income markets. Everybody has been trying to get out at the same time but the door is getting smaller,' says RBS
Surge in US 'brain-reading' patents
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of technology patents filed that relate to reading brainwaves. Fewer than 400 so-called neuro-technology patents a year had been filed in 2000-09, research company SharpBrains said. But that had doubled to 800 in 2010. And 1,600 such patents had been lodged in the US in 2014. Research company Nielsen holds the most neuro-technology patents - with 100.
There has been a dramatic rise in the number of technology patents filed that relate to reading brainwaves. Fewer than 400 so-called neuro-technology patents a year had been filed in 2000-09, research company SharpBrains said. But that had doubled to 800 in 2010. And 1,600 such patents had been lodged in the US in 2014. Research company Nielsen holds the most neuro-technology patents - with 100.
NSA phone data collection 'illegal', US court rules
A US appeals court has ruled that bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency is illegal. Overturning a 2013 ruling, the judges did not, however, halt the programme but urged Congress to take action. The NSA's spying was leaked by Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor who has since fled to Russia.
A US appeals court has ruled that bulk collection of phone records by the National Security Agency is illegal. Overturning a 2013 ruling, the judges did not, however, halt the programme but urged Congress to take action. The NSA's spying was leaked by Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor who has since fled to Russia.
Islamic State conflict: US begins training Syrian rebels
The US military has begun training a small group of Syrian rebels in an effort to build a force capable of defeating Islamic State militants. Ashton Carter, US defence secretary, said about 90 people were being trained in a secure location, and they would be paid by the United States. He said more fighters would begin training soon at sites in Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
The US military has begun training a small group of Syrian rebels in an effort to build a force capable of defeating Islamic State militants. Ashton Carter, US defence secretary, said about 90 people were being trained in a secure location, and they would be paid by the United States. He said more fighters would begin training soon at sites in Jordan, Turkey, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Australia PM's adviser says climate change a UN hoax
A top Australian government business adviser has said climate change is a hoax by the United Nations. Most climate models were wrong and there was little evidence of climate change, said Maurice Newman. He said the UN had used climate change as a "hook" to establish and control a new world order.
A top Australian government business adviser has said climate change is a hoax by the United Nations. Most climate models were wrong and there was little evidence of climate change, said Maurice Newman. He said the UN had used climate change as a "hook" to establish and control a new world order.
Senior IDF source: If Lebanon war scenario becomes reality, soldiers will cross border
The IDF held a series of intensive drills around the country in the past week, part of a directive issued by recently appointed Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, who placed war training back at the top of the military’s priorities. One of the exercises took place in the Jordan Valley, where the Artillery Corps 282 Support Unit spent five days training for war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The IDF held a series of intensive drills around the country in the past week, part of a directive issued by recently appointed Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot, who placed war training back at the top of the military’s priorities. One of the exercises took place in the Jordan Valley, where the Artillery Corps 282 Support Unit spent five days training for war against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A look at key figures in Israel's new government
The Israeli prime minister's new coalition government is dominated by nationalists and religious parties, setting Israel on a collision course with the international community on multiple fronts. The success of that government rests largely on the key players involved.
The Israeli prime minister's new coalition government is dominated by nationalists and religious parties, setting Israel on a collision course with the international community on multiple fronts. The success of that government rests largely on the key players involved.
First Named Storm of Pre-Hurricane Season Forms in Atlantic
The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed off the South Carolina coast on Thursday — nearly a month before the season officially begins. Subtropical storm Ana was located 170 miles southeast of Myrtle Beach, with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm was moving north at about 2 mph.
The first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed off the South Carolina coast on Thursday — nearly a month before the season officially begins. Subtropical storm Ana was located 170 miles southeast of Myrtle Beach, with maximum sustained winds near 45 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. The storm was moving north at about 2 mph.
Israel’s new justice minister considers all Palestinians to be ‘the enemy’
An 11th-hour deal on Wednesday led to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forming the most right-wing government in his country's history. Netanyahu's slim majority in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was secured after a pact with the Jewish Home party, led by Naftali Bennett, an ultra-nationalist who draws much of his support from Israel's settler population and rejects a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
An 11th-hour deal on Wednesday led to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu forming the most right-wing government in his country's history. Netanyahu's slim majority in the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, was secured after a pact with the Jewish Home party, led by Naftali Bennett, an ultra-nationalist who draws much of his support from Israel's settler population and rejects a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
DEA Steals $16,000 In Cash From Young Black Man, Because He Must Be A Drug Dealer
After scraping together enough money to produce a music video in Hollywood, 22-year-old Joseph Rivers set out last month on a train trip from Michigan to Los Angeles, hoping it was the start of something big. Before he made it to California, however, Rivers fell victim to a legal form of government highway robbery.
After scraping together enough money to produce a music video in Hollywood, 22-year-old Joseph Rivers set out last month on a train trip from Michigan to Los Angeles, hoping it was the start of something big. Before he made it to California, however, Rivers fell victim to a legal form of government highway robbery.
4.0-magnitude quake in Venus, south of Tarrant County, rattles much of North Texas
Parts of North Texas just experienced the most powerful earthquake so far to rumble through this part of the world: a 4.0-magnitude temblor in Venus, just south of Mansfield and west of Midlothian. According to the U.S. Geological Survey — and countless reports on Twitter and via email — it occurred at 5:58 p.m.
Parts of North Texas just experienced the most powerful earthquake so far to rumble through this part of the world: a 4.0-magnitude temblor in Venus, just south of Mansfield and west of Midlothian. According to the U.S. Geological Survey — and countless reports on Twitter and via email — it occurred at 5:58 p.m.
Americans Living Abroad Set Record for Giving Up Citizenship
More Americans living outside the U.S. gave up their citizenship in the first quarter of 2015 than ever before, according to data released Thursday by the IRS. The 1,335 expatriations topped the previous record by 18 percent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Those Americans are driven to turn in their passports in part because of laws that have expanded bank reporting and tax compliance requirements for expatriates.
More Americans living outside the U.S. gave up their citizenship in the first quarter of 2015 than ever before, according to data released Thursday by the IRS. The 1,335 expatriations topped the previous record by 18 percent, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Those Americans are driven to turn in their passports in part because of laws that have expanded bank reporting and tax compliance requirements for expatriates.
General Election 2015: Constitutional crisis after closest vote in decades could force rival claims
The closest election in decades could plunge Britain into a constitutional crisis if David Cameron and Ed Miliband lay rival claims to Number 10. The Tory leader and his Labour challenger will both insist they deserve to be Prime Minister if the result is as close as the polls suggest.
The closest election in decades could plunge Britain into a constitutional crisis if David Cameron and Ed Miliband lay rival claims to Number 10. The Tory leader and his Labour challenger will both insist they deserve to be Prime Minister if the result is as close as the polls suggest.
07 May 15
'Severe' 5.0 quake strikes off Milford Sound
A severe earthquake has shaken the South Island this morning, measuring at a magnitude of 5.0. The quake struck at 4.23am at a depth of 11 kilometres, 50 kilometres north-west of Milford Sound, GeoNet reports.
A severe earthquake has shaken the South Island this morning, measuring at a magnitude of 5.0. The quake struck at 4.23am at a depth of 11 kilometres, 50 kilometres north-west of Milford Sound, GeoNet reports.
What Israel fears with the successes of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement
Most people understand how politicians use the amendment process to tack on seemingly unrelated, but politically potent, messages, to otherwise routine and innocuous legislation. Who would have imagined that an ordinary trade bill would be used to take a controversial, even radical position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and in particular the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement? And yet that’s exactly what has happened.
Most people understand how politicians use the amendment process to tack on seemingly unrelated, but politically potent, messages, to otherwise routine and innocuous legislation. Who would have imagined that an ordinary trade bill would be used to take a controversial, even radical position on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and in particular the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement? And yet that’s exactly what has happened.
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