09 Jul 16
IDF accelerates development of ‘Obstacle’ defense system against Hamas tunnels
Two years after Operation Protective Edge...Israeli security forces have decided to step up plans to develop a new defense system called the Obstacle, which aims to address the threat of underground tunnels dug by Hamas forces coming from Gaza into Israel. ...As Hamas tunnels pose a serious threat to Israel’s security, the Obstacle was granted significant funding to come up with a realistic solution.
Two years after Operation Protective Edge...Israeli security forces have decided to step up plans to develop a new defense system called the Obstacle, which aims to address the threat of underground tunnels dug by Hamas forces coming from Gaza into Israel. ...As Hamas tunnels pose a serious threat to Israel’s security, the Obstacle was granted significant funding to come up with a realistic solution.
Republicans slam grinning Obama for politicizing Dallas police massacre as he laughs his way through NATO summit
President Barack Obama's Republican adversaries piled on the criticism on Friday after he turned the overnight Dallas police massacre into a political platform – and then grinned from ear to ear as he reconnected with world leaders at a NATO summit in Poland. Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron, both on their way out of office soon, seemed in a particularly light-hearted mood despite the day's grim and dominant subject matter.
President Barack Obama's Republican adversaries piled on the criticism on Friday after he turned the overnight Dallas police massacre into a political platform – and then grinned from ear to ear as he reconnected with world leaders at a NATO summit in Poland. Obama and British Prime Minister David Cameron, both on their way out of office soon, seemed in a particularly light-hearted mood despite the day's grim and dominant subject matter.
Russia expels US diplomats in tit-for-tat row
Russia has expelled two US diplomats from Moscow, days after the White House said it had ordered two Russian embassy staff to leave Washington. On Friday, the US State Department said their move came after a Russian policeman attacked a US diplomat near the US embassy in Moscow. That US diplomat has now been expelled from Moscow, along with one other embassy worker.
Russia has expelled two US diplomats from Moscow, days after the White House said it had ordered two Russian embassy staff to leave Washington. On Friday, the US State Department said their move came after a Russian policeman attacked a US diplomat near the US embassy in Moscow. That US diplomat has now been expelled from Moscow, along with one other embassy worker.
Behind the lines: Islamic State shifts strategy
The latest wave of bombings by Islamic State confirm a pattern long observed. As it continues to lose ground...the organization turns back to an intensified focus on international terrorism. ...Islamic State is proving its tenacity in a series of terrorist attacks of unprecedented range and ferocity, away from the beleaguered front lines of its territorial holdings.
The latest wave of bombings by Islamic State confirm a pattern long observed. As it continues to lose ground...the organization turns back to an intensified focus on international terrorism. ...Islamic State is proving its tenacity in a series of terrorist attacks of unprecedented range and ferocity, away from the beleaguered front lines of its territorial holdings.
Message to Arab states: 'Netanyahu supports 2 states, but hampered by right-wing'
A source close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Saudi Arabian newspaper Saturday that the premier supports a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians but has been hampered by right-wing elements within the government. ...an unidentified associate...added that the premier would need...the Zionist Union, to join the current governing coalition in order to resolve the conflict...and come to an agreement.
A source close to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Saudi Arabian newspaper Saturday that the premier supports a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians but has been hampered by right-wing elements within the government. ...an unidentified associate...added that the premier would need...the Zionist Union, to join the current governing coalition in order to resolve the conflict...and come to an agreement.
Ten states sue Obama administration over transgender bathroom policy
Ten states lodged a new legal challenge on Friday against the Obama administration’s requirement that public schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Nebraska, comes after 11 other states sued to block the same policy in May.
Ten states lodged a new legal challenge on Friday against the Obama administration’s requirement that public schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Nebraska, comes after 11 other states sued to block the same policy in May.
EU President Says ‘Other Planets’ Are Worried About Brexit
“You need to know that those who observe us from afar are worried,” Juncker said in June during a debate regarding Brexit In Brussels. “I have have seen, listened and heard many leaders of other planets and they are very worried because they wonder about the course the EU will follow.” “So we have to reassure both the Europeans and those who observe us from afar,” he said.
“You need to know that those who observe us from afar are worried,” Juncker said in June during a debate regarding Brexit In Brussels. “I have have seen, listened and heard many leaders of other planets and they are very worried because they wonder about the course the EU will follow.” “So we have to reassure both the Europeans and those who observe us from afar,” he said.
'Muslims will burn in Hell': people cheer as hate preachers are arrested in Bristol
Police moved in to arrest the four men in the Broadmead shopping district in Bristol after they reportedly shouted "All Muslims will burn in hell" and "You need to obey God". According to witnesses, the men also told passersby "Allah does not exist" and called people "disgusting" for being gay, divorced or "living in sin". The police were called after the men, who are believed to be from the US-based Christian group Cross Encounters Ministries, drew an angry crowd in Bristol city centre.
Police moved in to arrest the four men in the Broadmead shopping district in Bristol after they reportedly shouted "All Muslims will burn in hell" and "You need to obey God". According to witnesses, the men also told passersby "Allah does not exist" and called people "disgusting" for being gay, divorced or "living in sin". The police were called after the men, who are believed to be from the US-based Christian group Cross Encounters Ministries, drew an angry crowd in Bristol city centre.
State Dept. Struggles to Answer Questions on Reports of Iran Obtaining Illicit Nuclear Technology
State Department spokesman John Kirby had trouble responding to questions from reporters on Friday about reports from German intelligence that Iran has been attempting to obtain illicit nuclear materials inside Germany. Iran’s actions are in defiance of the nuclear deal that it signed along with the United States and five other world powers last summer, according to Germany’s domestic intelligence agency.
State Department spokesman John Kirby had trouble responding to questions from reporters on Friday about reports from German intelligence that Iran has been attempting to obtain illicit nuclear materials inside Germany. Iran’s actions are in defiance of the nuclear deal that it signed along with the United States and five other world powers last summer, according to Germany’s domestic intelligence agency.
Crooked Hillary Email Server Scandal Reveals Administration Wide Corruption And Complicity
America has fallen, and is run by a corrupt, rigged system staffed with pay-for-play career political criminals. It was a conspiracy at the highest levels that allowed Hillary Clinton to not be charged, allowed to walk away with no consequences, and be rewarded with the use of Air Force One at a campaign rally.
America has fallen, and is run by a corrupt, rigged system staffed with pay-for-play career political criminals. It was a conspiracy at the highest levels that allowed Hillary Clinton to not be charged, allowed to walk away with no consequences, and be rewarded with the use of Air Force One at a campaign rally.
Potential cancer break-through treatment halted after 2 trial patients die
Trials of an experimental therapy to treat Leukemia have been halted by US authorities after two patients died last week. The treatment developed by Juno Therapeutics looks to reprogram cells to find and eliminate cancer.
Trials of an experimental therapy to treat Leukemia have been halted by US authorities after two patients died last week. The treatment developed by Juno Therapeutics looks to reprogram cells to find and eliminate cancer.
Spain: Hail caused total losses in apple and pear in Aragon
According to Francisco Ponce, a member of the Regional Executive of UAGA, some farmers have already reported the loss of their entire apple and pear crops,
According to Francisco Ponce, a member of the Regional Executive of UAGA, some farmers have already reported the loss of their entire apple and pear crops,
Magnitude 5.2 quake jolts parts of Mindanao
Philippines—A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck several parts of Mindanao early Saturday, state seismologists said. The moderately strong quake which hit around 7:16 a.m. was located 9 kilometers northwest of Talacogon town, in Agusan del Sur and had a a depth of 61 kilometers, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Philippines—A magnitude-5.2 earthquake struck several parts of Mindanao early Saturday, state seismologists said. The moderately strong quake which hit around 7:16 a.m. was located 9 kilometers northwest of Talacogon town, in Agusan del Sur and had a a depth of 61 kilometers, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.
Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude rattles north central Oklahoma
Earthquakes rattled parts of central Oklahoma on Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude-4.2 quake hit near Fairview in north central Oklahoma around 4:30 p.m. Earlier, a 3.4 magnitude temblor rattled an area southeast of Blanchard in the south central part of the state.
Earthquakes rattled parts of central Oklahoma on Friday. The U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude-4.2 quake hit near Fairview in north central Oklahoma around 4:30 p.m. Earlier, a 3.4 magnitude temblor rattled an area southeast of Blanchard in the south central part of the state.
Inside the plot to ‘save’ the GOP from Trump
A few months ago, conservatives desperate for a white knight to ride into the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and rescue the party from presumptive nominee Donald Trump turned to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Help us, Paul, they cried. You’re our only hope. Ryan turned them down flat. But a scenario is shaping up that may force Ryan to play the white knight after all.
A few months ago, conservatives desperate for a white knight to ride into the Republican National Convention in Cleveland and rescue the party from presumptive nominee Donald Trump turned to House Speaker Paul Ryan. Help us, Paul, they cried. You’re our only hope. Ryan turned them down flat. But a scenario is shaping up that may force Ryan to play the white knight after all.
Breakdown Of US Citizens Killed By Cops In 2016
In the U.S. a total of 509 citizens have been killed this year alone by police. The body count for the previous year stands at a grand total of 990 people shot dead, according to the Washington Post. As the below infographic from Statista shows, most of those killed by police are male and white. 123 of those shot were Black Americans.
In the U.S. a total of 509 citizens have been killed this year alone by police. The body count for the previous year stands at a grand total of 990 people shot dead, according to the Washington Post. As the below infographic from Statista shows, most of those killed by police are male and white. 123 of those shot were Black Americans.
Hillary Clinton Blames Whites, Cops for Deaths of Young Black Men
Hillary Clinton used a CNN interview on Friday to completely embrace the Democrats’ claim that white people and cops must change to help reduce the number of African-Americans killed in tense exchanges with cops.
Hillary Clinton used a CNN interview on Friday to completely embrace the Democrats’ claim that white people and cops must change to help reduce the number of African-Americans killed in tense exchanges with cops.
Missouri Cop 'Fighting For His Life' After Being Shot During Traffic Stop, Official Says
A police officer is "fighting for his life" after he was shot during a traffic stop this morning in Ballwin, Missouri, according to the city's police chief. The incident, which was caught on police dashcam, happened around 11 a.m. local time when an officer pulled over a vehicle for speeding, Ballwin Police Chief Kevin Scott said at a news conference this afternoon.
A police officer is "fighting for his life" after he was shot during a traffic stop this morning in Ballwin, Missouri, according to the city's police chief. The incident, which was caught on police dashcam, happened around 11 a.m. local time when an officer pulled over a vehicle for speeding, Ballwin Police Chief Kevin Scott said at a news conference this afternoon.
Gonorrhoea and syphilis on the rise in the UK amid 'sexual health crisis', experts warn
Experts have warned the UK is edging towards a “sexual health crisis” following cuts to STI testing services, as cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea have soared.
Experts have warned the UK is edging towards a “sexual health crisis” following cuts to STI testing services, as cases of syphilis and gonorrhoea have soared.
It’s not guns. It’s not race. It’s not laws. It’s evil.
For many decades we have had essentially the same gun laws. We have had more or less the same racial issues. We have had “income inequality” since income has been a thing. Some will insist these things have gotten worse, but they haven’t. What’s gotten worse is the manifestation of human nature.
For many decades we have had essentially the same gun laws. We have had more or less the same racial issues. We have had “income inequality” since income has been a thing. Some will insist these things have gotten worse, but they haven’t. What’s gotten worse is the manifestation of human nature.
08 Jul 16
Republicans slam grinning Obama for politicizing Dallas police massacre as he laughs his way through NATO summit
President Barack Obama cheerfully yukked it up with British Prime Minister David Cameron during the NATO summit in Poland while Americans remained in shock after the murders of five police officers overnight Dr. Ben Carson carped at him for defaulting to gun control arguments.
President Barack Obama cheerfully yukked it up with British Prime Minister David Cameron during the NATO summit in Poland while Americans remained in shock after the murders of five police officers overnight Dr. Ben Carson carped at him for defaulting to gun control arguments.
Iranian commander: Missiles ready for the ‘annihilation’ of Israel
The deputy commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said the country has over 100,000 missiles in Lebanon alone readied for the “annihilation” of Israel. Speaking before Friday prayers on Iran’s state-run IRIB TV, Hossein Salami also said that Iran has “tens of thousands” of additional missiles that are ready to wipe the “accursed black dot” of Israel off the map, according to a translation from the Farsi by the Middle East Media Research Institute.
The deputy commander of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said the country has over 100,000 missiles in Lebanon alone readied for the “annihilation” of Israel. Speaking before Friday prayers on Iran’s state-run IRIB TV, Hossein Salami also said that Iran has “tens of thousands” of additional missiles that are ready to wipe the “accursed black dot” of Israel off the map, according to a translation from the Farsi by the Middle East Media Research Institute.
Electorate Tremors: The Era of the Angry Voter Is Upon Us
Whether they are fans of Donald Trump, supporters of Brexit or Marine Le Pen voters in France, "angry voters" have one thing in common: They've been left in the dust by globalization.
Whether they are fans of Donald Trump, supporters of Brexit or Marine Le Pen voters in France, "angry voters" have one thing in common: They've been left in the dust by globalization.
Churches in China Forced to Surrender Tithes and Offerings to Government
Some churches in China are being forced to hand over their tithes and offerings to government authorities as China continues cracking down on Christianity. According to Chinaaid.org., the government in China’s province of Zheijiang has enacted a new law which forces churches to surrender all their tithes and offerings to authorities.
Some churches in China are being forced to hand over their tithes and offerings to government authorities as China continues cracking down on Christianity. According to Chinaaid.org., the government in China’s province of Zheijiang has enacted a new law which forces churches to surrender all their tithes and offerings to authorities.
Brexit could lead to 'second golden age’ as China opens up for trade deal with UK
BRITAIN is more likely to strike a trade agreement with China thanks to the nation’s vote for Brexit – officials from both sides have claimed.
BRITAIN is more likely to strike a trade agreement with China thanks to the nation’s vote for Brexit – officials from both sides have claimed.
Tony Blair thought he was the MESSIAH and often wore MAKE-UP, ex-PM's former friend claims
You can never be sure where the public performance ends and the man begins – he was playing Christ on the cross. He added: "He's morphed into a figure that's not quite of this world. "He said all prime ministers go mad in the end but none have gone quite as strange as Tony Blair."
You can never be sure where the public performance ends and the man begins – he was playing Christ on the cross. He added: "He's morphed into a figure that's not quite of this world. "He said all prime ministers go mad in the end but none have gone quite as strange as Tony Blair."
GERMANS DEMAND EU REFERENDUM: Merkel told to not be 'arrogant' and hold Brussels vote
ANGELA Merkel is facing a nightmare scenario after a leading German MP said Berlin needs to hold an EU Referendum.
ANGELA Merkel is facing a nightmare scenario after a leading German MP said Berlin needs to hold an EU Referendum.
Financial Crisis in This EU Country May be Bigger Problem Than Brexit
"Italy is on the cusp of tearing Europe apart but the economic and political crisis brewing in the nation is largely going unnoticed," the article read.
"Italy is on the cusp of tearing Europe apart but the economic and political crisis brewing in the nation is largely going unnoticed," the article read.
‘Now it’s war. Watch out Obama & BlackLivesMatter punks’ – ex-Congressman Joe Walsh
As the US find itself in the grip of heightened racial tensions, former Illinois Republican Congressman Joe Walsh took to Twitter to tell President Obama the chaos unfolding in Dallas is “now a war.”
As the US find itself in the grip of heightened racial tensions, former Illinois Republican Congressman Joe Walsh took to Twitter to tell President Obama the chaos unfolding in Dallas is “now a war.”
PSA: The State Department Just Rebooted Their Probe Into Clinton's Emails
the State Department announced that they will reboot their internal probe into the former first lady’s email usage. The probe was suspended upon the announcement of the FBI’s investigation into the matter to avoid interference (via Associated Press):
the State Department announced that they will reboot their internal probe into the former first lady’s email usage. The probe was suspended upon the announcement of the FBI’s investigation into the matter to avoid interference (via Associated Press):
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