14 Jan 17
Trump rips John Lewis: Worry about your ‘crime infested’ district
“Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk - no action or results. Sad!” Trump wrote in a series of tweets.
“Congressman John Lewis should spend more time on fixing and helping his district, which is in horrible shape and falling apart (not to mention crime infested) rather than falsely complaining about the election results. All talk, talk, talk - no action or results. Sad!” Trump wrote in a series of tweets.
Ex-spy ‘terrified’ over Trump dossier backlash: report
Christopher Steele, 52, fled his home in Surrey, England, Wednesday as his identity became public, The Telegraph said Thursday. An unidentified source close to Steele said the former spy was “horrified.” “[He is] terrified for his and his family’s safety,” the source said of Steele, one of two directors at a private security and investigations firm in London.
Christopher Steele, 52, fled his home in Surrey, England, Wednesday as his identity became public, The Telegraph said Thursday. An unidentified source close to Steele said the former spy was “horrified.” “[He is] terrified for his and his family’s safety,” the source said of Steele, one of two directors at a private security and investigations firm in London.
Religious leaders celebrate abortion clinic’s ‘sacred work’
More than 20 religious leaders participated in a ceremony to “bless” a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Washington, D.C., calling the abortion facility a “sacred work.”
More than 20 religious leaders participated in a ceremony to “bless” a new Planned Parenthood clinic in Washington, D.C., calling the abortion facility a “sacred work.”
Congressman demands support for abandoned Christian refugees in Middle East
New Jersey Republican Rep. Chris Smith has defended Christians and religious liberty with tenacious passion... This week, Smith, along with his Democratic cosponsor, California Rep. Anna Eshoo, reintroduced the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, which is aimed at providing “emergency relief to victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria.”
New Jersey Republican Rep. Chris Smith has defended Christians and religious liberty with tenacious passion... This week, Smith, along with his Democratic cosponsor, California Rep. Anna Eshoo, reintroduced the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act, which is aimed at providing “emergency relief to victims of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes in Iraq and Syria.”
Major ice storm bears down on central U.S.
The brunt of an ice storm was expected to roll through the Great Plains and Midwest this weekend after claiming the life of a motorist, causing scattered power outages and wreaking havoc on travel plans for airline passengers and motorists. Ice, freezing rain and winter storm warnings and advisories remained in effect for Saturday and Sunday from northern Texas, east across parts of the Midwest and into the Washington D.C. area...
The brunt of an ice storm was expected to roll through the Great Plains and Midwest this weekend after claiming the life of a motorist, causing scattered power outages and wreaking havoc on travel plans for airline passengers and motorists. Ice, freezing rain and winter storm warnings and advisories remained in effect for Saturday and Sunday from northern Texas, east across parts of the Midwest and into the Washington D.C. area...
U.S. House votes to begin repealing Obamacare
U.S. House Republicans on Friday won passage of a measure starting the process of dismantling Obamacare... The House of Representatives voted 227-198 to instruct committees to draft legislation by a target date of Jan. 27 that would repeal the 2010 Affordable Health Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. The Senate approved the same measure early Thursday.
U.S. House Republicans on Friday won passage of a measure starting the process of dismantling Obamacare... The House of Representatives voted 227-198 to instruct committees to draft legislation by a target date of Jan. 27 that would repeal the 2010 Affordable Health Care Act, popularly known as Obamacare. The Senate approved the same measure early Thursday.
UN ambassador warns of 'further anti-Israel measures'
Israel's UN ambassador on Friday raised concern over what he said were moves at the Security Council to adopt a new measure to build on the Paris Middle East conference. Sweden's Ambassador Olof Skoog, who holds this month's presidency of the Security Council, said however that there were no immediate plans for council action.
Israel's UN ambassador on Friday raised concern over what he said were moves at the Security Council to adopt a new measure to build on the Paris Middle East conference. Sweden's Ambassador Olof Skoog, who holds this month's presidency of the Security Council, said however that there were no immediate plans for council action.
First sign of enhanced U.S.-Russia relations under Trump: An invite to Syria talks
Russia has invited the incoming Trump administration to Syrian peace talks...with Turkey and Iran...which the Obama administration pointedly has been excluded. U.S. participation, especially if an agreement is reached, would be the first indication of the enhanced U.S.-Russia cooperation that President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Donald Trump have forecast under a Trump administration.
Russia has invited the incoming Trump administration to Syrian peace talks...with Turkey and Iran...which the Obama administration pointedly has been excluded. U.S. participation, especially if an agreement is reached, would be the first indication of the enhanced U.S.-Russia cooperation that President Vladimir Putin and President-elect Donald Trump have forecast under a Trump administration.
Icy weather in Europe causes more hardship and chaos
Much of Europe continues to be hit by icy weather with strong winds and powerful storms causing traffic chaos, power cuts and travel delays. Electricity supplies to nearly 350,000 homes in France were temporarily cut, while severe flood warnings were in place on England's east coast. As Germany prepares for more heavy snow, forecasters say the worst of the weather is heading eastwards.
Much of Europe continues to be hit by icy weather with strong winds and powerful storms causing traffic chaos, power cuts and travel delays. Electricity supplies to nearly 350,000 homes in France were temporarily cut, while severe flood warnings were in place on England's east coast. As Germany prepares for more heavy snow, forecasters say the worst of the weather is heading eastwards.
Cyprus talks: Erdogan dismisses full Turkish troop withdrawal
Turkey's president says a full withdrawal of its forces from divided Cyprus is "out of the question" unless Greece also agrees to pull out troops. Hopes of reunification have been raised after talks between Turkish and Greek Cypriots in Geneva this week. But a number of stumbling blocks remain, including whether any Turkish troops would stay in northern Cyprus after reunification.
Turkey's president says a full withdrawal of its forces from divided Cyprus is "out of the question" unless Greece also agrees to pull out troops. Hopes of reunification have been raised after talks between Turkish and Greek Cypriots in Geneva this week. But a number of stumbling blocks remain, including whether any Turkish troops would stay in northern Cyprus after reunification.
Abbas seeks Putin's help blocking US embassy move to Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has turned to Russian president Vladimir Putin for help preventing the proposed United States embassy move...to Jerusalem... "The letter asks President Putin to do what he can about the information we have that President-elect Donald Trump will move the embassy to Jerusalem, which for us is a red line and dangerous," he said after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas has turned to Russian president Vladimir Putin for help preventing the proposed United States embassy move...to Jerusalem... "The letter asks President Putin to do what he can about the information we have that President-elect Donald Trump will move the embassy to Jerusalem, which for us is a red line and dangerous," he said after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Abbas meets Pope, warns against US embassy move to Jerusalem
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that if US president-elect Donald Trump goes through with plans to transfer Washington's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem it will hurt the peace process. "We are waiting to see if it happens. If it does it will not help peace and we hope it does not happen," Abbas told reporters outside the Vatican gates...
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said on Saturday that if US president-elect Donald Trump goes through with plans to transfer Washington's embassy in Israel to Jerusalem it will hurt the peace process. "We are waiting to see if it happens. If it does it will not help peace and we hope it does not happen," Abbas told reporters outside the Vatican gates...
German Court Calls Synagogue Torching An Act To 'Criticize Israel'
A regional court in Germany has decided that a brutal attempt to set fire to a local synagogue in 2014 was an act meant to express criticism against Israel's conduct in its ongoing conflict with Gaza
A regional court in Germany has decided that a brutal attempt to set fire to a local synagogue in 2014 was an act meant to express criticism against Israel's conduct in its ongoing conflict with Gaza
Greenwald: "Unelected, Very Powerful Faction" Of Intelligence Officials In "Open Warfare" With Trump
OX News: Glenn Greenwald of The Intercept says opponents have used the media in "open warfare" against the President-elect, and the CIA wanted Hillary Clinton to win the presidency. Greenwald said people are afraid to call them out because they will be called "unpatriotic."
OX News: Glenn Greenwald of The Intercept says opponents have used the media in "open warfare" against the President-elect, and the CIA wanted Hillary Clinton to win the presidency. Greenwald said people are afraid to call them out because they will be called "unpatriotic."
Northern California drenched, but state's drought far from over
Thanks to the powerful storms that have drenched Northern California, 42% of the state is no longer in a drought.
Thanks to the powerful storms that have drenched Northern California, 42% of the state is no longer in a drought.
Iran Approved To Import Additional 130 Tons Of Uranium
- Iran's English language Press TV is reporting that world powers have approved Iran importing as much as 130 tons of uranium.
- Iran's English language Press TV is reporting that world powers have approved Iran importing as much as 130 tons of uranium.
YouTube removes influential conservative website's channel
Legal Insurrection founder and publisher and Cornell University Law Professor William Jacobson voiced his anger and astonishment at the channel’s removal. “It’s very frustrating, it’s very scary, to have 8 years of content removed without a chance to defend yourself,” he told FoxNews.com.
Legal Insurrection founder and publisher and Cornell University Law Professor William Jacobson voiced his anger and astonishment at the channel’s removal. “It’s very frustrating, it’s very scary, to have 8 years of content removed without a chance to defend yourself,” he told FoxNews.com.
Chinese state media tells Donald Trump's team to 'prepare for military clash'
The US should "prepare for a military clash", a state run Chinese tabloid newspaper has warned. Less than 24 hours after US Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson appeared to call for a blockade of South China Sea islands, a strongly-worded English editorial in the Global Times accused the former ExxonMobil chief executive of "rabble-rousing".
The US should "prepare for a military clash", a state run Chinese tabloid newspaper has warned. Less than 24 hours after US Secretary of State nominee Rex Tillerson appeared to call for a blockade of South China Sea islands, a strongly-worded English editorial in the Global Times accused the former ExxonMobil chief executive of "rabble-rousing".
Cavuto to CNN: 'You're Experiencing What We've Been Living for Last 8 Years'
"How does it feel to be dismissed or worse, ignored?" Neil Cavuto took on the CNN-Donald Trump feud on "Your World," arguing that Fox News Channel has dealt with similar treatment from the Obama administration for eight years.
"How does it feel to be dismissed or worse, ignored?" Neil Cavuto took on the CNN-Donald Trump feud on "Your World," arguing that Fox News Channel has dealt with similar treatment from the Obama administration for eight years.
Former Chicago Police Superintendent: The DOJ Investigation Was 'Political' and 'Predetermined
"I think the results were predetermined when they got here," McCarthy stated on Fox News Friday morning. A few moments later, the DOJ provided a damning report about the CPD, accusing the department of a pattern of "excessive force." McCarthy surmised that the DOJ had a "political need" that had to be fulfilled which was more important than getting it right. How else could he explain why the agency never interviewed him or other relevant people on the force?
"I think the results were predetermined when they got here," McCarthy stated on Fox News Friday morning. A few moments later, the DOJ provided a damning report about the CPD, accusing the department of a pattern of "excessive force." McCarthy surmised that the DOJ had a "political need" that had to be fulfilled which was more important than getting it right. How else could he explain why the agency never interviewed him or other relevant people on the force?
13 Jan 17
Congress Moves to Restore Gun Rights to Military Families
Launched this week by Farenthold, the bill would permit military spouses to purchase handguns in whichever state their husband or wife happens to be on duty.
Launched this week by Farenthold, the bill would permit military spouses to purchase handguns in whichever state their husband or wife happens to be on duty.
Russia deploys more fighter jets to Syria despite announcing military scale down
The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed that it has deployed new combat aircraft to Syria, despite President Vladimir Putin earlier announcing military scale down in the country.
The Russian Defence Ministry confirmed that it has deployed new combat aircraft to Syria, despite President Vladimir Putin earlier announcing military scale down in the country.
Globalization needs to be all or nothing
To overcome the problems of self-interest, and to give real effective globalization a chance, national governments need to cede real power and authority to global institutions. Of course international agencies mandated to govern the key tenets of globalization do exist—for example, the World Trade Organization over trade, and the International Monetary Fund with oversight of international capital flows.
To overcome the problems of self-interest, and to give real effective globalization a chance, national governments need to cede real power and authority to global institutions. Of course international agencies mandated to govern the key tenets of globalization do exist—for example, the World Trade Organization over trade, and the International Monetary Fund with oversight of international capital flows.
Palestinian Embassy Opening in Vatican City on Eve of Evil International Decree
“Thus saith the Lord GOD: Woe unto the vile prophets that follow their own spirit and things which they have not seen!” Ezekiel 13:3 A new embassy for the Palestinian Authority will be inaugurated in Vatican City. This will be the first Palestinian embassy to be established in a European Union member nation. Pope Francis referred to Abbas as “an angel of peace‘.
“Thus saith the Lord GOD: Woe unto the vile prophets that follow their own spirit and things which they have not seen!” Ezekiel 13:3 A new embassy for the Palestinian Authority will be inaugurated in Vatican City. This will be the first Palestinian embassy to be established in a European Union member nation. Pope Francis referred to Abbas as “an angel of peace‘.
Finnair flight 666 to HEL on Friday 13
Finland's national airline is not superstitious. Finnair flight AY666 takes off from Copenhagen and flies to Helsinki on Friday the 13th. What's more, the baggage code for Helsinki airport is HEL.
Finland's national airline is not superstitious. Finnair flight AY666 takes off from Copenhagen and flies to Helsinki on Friday the 13th. What's more, the baggage code for Helsinki airport is HEL.
5.4-magnitude Earthquake Hits Aceh, No Tsunami Warning
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Banda Aceh on Friday early morning, January 13, 2017. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Aceh office reported that the earthquake took place at 2:19 am local time, 76 kilometers of Southwest Aceh. The quake was 89 kilometer deep. It did not have potential to cause a tsunami.
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Banda Aceh on Friday early morning, January 13, 2017. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Aceh office reported that the earthquake took place at 2:19 am local time, 76 kilometers of Southwest Aceh. The quake was 89 kilometer deep. It did not have potential to cause a tsunami.
Syria: Israel Attacked Air Base Near Damascus
The Syrian army accused Israel of helping assisting “terrorist groups” who fight the Syrian government, saying “the Syrian army command and armed forces warn the Israeli enemy of the repercussions of this blatant attack and stresses it will continue its war on terrorism.”
The Syrian army accused Israel of helping assisting “terrorist groups” who fight the Syrian government, saying “the Syrian army command and armed forces warn the Israeli enemy of the repercussions of this blatant attack and stresses it will continue its war on terrorism.”
(Even More Horrific) Anti-Israel UNSC Resolution Expected
Those who spend the bulk of their waking hours focused on the Arab-Israeli conflict are warning the Jewish State that the Paris Peace Summit slated to begin on Sunday will produce a document hog-tying the parties to the failed concept of the “Two State Solution.”
Those who spend the bulk of their waking hours focused on the Arab-Israeli conflict are warning the Jewish State that the Paris Peace Summit slated to begin on Sunday will produce a document hog-tying the parties to the failed concept of the “Two State Solution.”
Droves of Middle East Muslims are converting to Christianity
A group supporting Christian broadcasters in the Middle East says that they’re hearing reports of thousands of Muslims converting to Christianity. ...VOMC says that they are hearing from broadcasters they support in Iraq of families all over the Middle East reporting conversations from Islam. ...“There are thousands upon thousands coming to Christ.”
A group supporting Christian broadcasters in the Middle East says that they’re hearing reports of thousands of Muslims converting to Christianity. ...VOMC says that they are hearing from broadcasters they support in Iraq of families all over the Middle East reporting conversations from Islam. ...“There are thousands upon thousands coming to Christ.”
Trump's Pentagon choice says U.S. needs to be ready to confront Russia
Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon put Russia at the top of a list of threats to U.S. interests on Thursday and told Congress that America must be ready to confront Moscow where necessary, even as he backed Trump's bid for better relations. The remarks by retired Marine General James Mattis were the latest by one of Trump's Cabinet picks that veered away from the president-elect's campaign rhetoric...
Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon put Russia at the top of a list of threats to U.S. interests on Thursday and told Congress that America must be ready to confront Moscow where necessary, even as he backed Trump's bid for better relations. The remarks by retired Marine General James Mattis were the latest by one of Trump's Cabinet picks that veered away from the president-elect's campaign rhetoric...
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