20 Jan 17
Five of Trump’s Six Inaugural Faith Leaders Have Strong Ties to Judaism and Israel
Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday will not only be a momentous occasion, it will also be visibly religious, with six members of the clergy ushering in the new president. Underlying it all will be an unprecedented presidential connection to Israel and Judaism.
Donald Trump’s inauguration on Friday will not only be a momentous occasion, it will also be visibly religious, with six members of the clergy ushering in the new president. Underlying it all will be an unprecedented presidential connection to Israel and Judaism.
Merkel ‘plans to visit Turkey’ next month
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is planning to visit Turkey early next month, state-run Anadolu Agency quoted officials as saying on Jan. 20. Merkel’s planned one-day visit to Ankara will focus on joint efforts to address the refugee crisis, cooperation in the fight against terrorism, as well as economic ties, a senior diplomat said.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is planning to visit Turkey early next month, state-run Anadolu Agency quoted officials as saying on Jan. 20. Merkel’s planned one-day visit to Ankara will focus on joint efforts to address the refugee crisis, cooperation in the fight against terrorism, as well as economic ties, a senior diplomat said.
Journalists Apologize For Spreading Bogus New York Times Story About Rick Perry
Reporters apologized for spreading a bogus New York Times hit piece on Rick Perry Thursday, after new facts came to light that completely undermined the central assertion of the story. “I’m about to delete this tweet, which spread the rumor about Perry not knowing what energy sec does,” New York Magazine writer Jesse Singal tweeted, referring to an earlier tweet sharing the story. “I think it’s false.”
Reporters apologized for spreading a bogus New York Times hit piece on Rick Perry Thursday, after new facts came to light that completely undermined the central assertion of the story. “I’m about to delete this tweet, which spread the rumor about Perry not knowing what energy sec does,” New York Magazine writer Jesse Singal tweeted, referring to an earlier tweet sharing the story. “I think it’s false.”
Trump Doubles Down on Jerusalem Embassy Promise; City’s Mayor Welcomes Him With Open Arms
President-elect Donald Trump reassured supporters on Tuesday that he does not intend to go back on his campaign promise to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying, “You know that I am not a person who breaks promises.”
President-elect Donald Trump reassured supporters on Tuesday that he does not intend to go back on his campaign promise to move the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying, “You know that I am not a person who breaks promises.”
'Outsider' Trump will be 'unique American president
One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters says the man who will be the nation’s 45th president is tailor-made for this moment in American history, but Trump will approach the job differently than his predecessors. “Donald Trump will likely never find himself in that Davos global elite, moving toward one-world government, moving toward all the environmental nonsense and moving toward a statist regulatory apparatus....
One of Donald Trump’s earliest supporters says the man who will be the nation’s 45th president is tailor-made for this moment in American history, but Trump will approach the job differently than his predecessors. “Donald Trump will likely never find himself in that Davos global elite, moving toward one-world government, moving toward all the environmental nonsense and moving toward a statist regulatory apparatus....
Syria urges world to 'punish terrorist Israel. It planned for war'
Following accusations that Israel launched rockets near a military airport in Damascus overnight Thursday, Syria tells UN secretary-general to take immediate steps to punish Israel, which launched an attack planned by, among others, 'France, Britain and the US.'
Following accusations that Israel launched rockets near a military airport in Damascus overnight Thursday, Syria tells UN secretary-general to take immediate steps to punish Israel, which launched an attack planned by, among others, 'France, Britain and the US.'
CIA files: Uri Geller has real powers
The documents include,..research documents, intelligence briefs, UFO sightings, psychic experiments, and others. Among the documents there are records of Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, hundreds of thousands of pages of intelligence analysis, and other scientific studies. There are also documents from the "Star Gate" program, which dealt with mental powers and extrasensory perception.
The documents include,..research documents, intelligence briefs, UFO sightings, psychic experiments, and others. Among the documents there are records of Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, hundreds of thousands of pages of intelligence analysis, and other scientific studies. There are also documents from the "Star Gate" program, which dealt with mental powers and extrasensory perception.
In rebuke against Obama, Jerusalem mayor urges Israelis to support Trump
Obama has surrendered to the Iranians and radical Islam, and abandoned Israel to a hostile UN."
Obama has surrendered to the Iranians and radical Islam, and abandoned Israel to a hostile UN."
US bombers wipe out ISIS training center
Defense officials told Fox News they estimate 85 ISIS terrorists were killed in the strikes, which hit camps 30 miles southwest of Sirte, Libya. Two B-2 ‘Spirit’ stealth bombers operating out of Missouri dropped a total of 108 guided bombs on the two camps, which were struck again by drone aircraft in a clean-up sweep, firing Hellfire missiles.
Defense officials told Fox News they estimate 85 ISIS terrorists were killed in the strikes, which hit camps 30 miles southwest of Sirte, Libya. Two B-2 ‘Spirit’ stealth bombers operating out of Missouri dropped a total of 108 guided bombs on the two camps, which were struck again by drone aircraft in a clean-up sweep, firing Hellfire missiles.
Executive actions ready to go as Trump prepares to take office
Donald Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening steps to crack down on immigration, build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and roll back outgoing President Barack Obama's policies.
Donald Trump is preparing to sign executive actions on his first day in the White House on Friday to take the opening steps to crack down on immigration, build a wall on the U.S.-Mexican border and roll back outgoing President Barack Obama's policies.
'Obama leaves behind a weakened United States
National security expert says outgoing president's naivete, indecision, and focus on reaching a deal with Iran have left the US weaker.
National security expert says outgoing president's naivete, indecision, and focus on reaching a deal with Iran have left the US weaker.
Donald Trump replies to Theresa May's Churchill letter ahead of his inauguration
Mr Churchill's address was made following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941, and in it the war-time prime minister expressed his hope that the British and American people would "walk together in majesty, in justice and in peace".
Mr Churchill's address was made following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941, and in it the war-time prime minister expressed his hope that the British and American people would "walk together in majesty, in justice and in peace".
Washington braces for massive protests as Trump becomes U.S. president
Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and miles of barriers were in place in Washington on Friday, as officials braced for hundreds of thousands of people planning to celebrate or protest Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States. About 900,000 people were expected to pack central Washington...where the New York businessman...will be sworn in, and the parade route...
Tens of thousands of law enforcement officers and miles of barriers were in place in Washington on Friday, as officials braced for hundreds of thousands of people planning to celebrate or protest Donald Trump's inauguration as president of the United States. About 900,000 people were expected to pack central Washington...where the New York businessman...will be sworn in, and the parade route...
IMF warns wave of U.S. protectionism would offset any stimulus gains
Protectionist policies from the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump will probably have a negative impact on the economy, overshadowing any positive gains from economic stimulus measures, the head of the IMF said on Friday. "Overall, it probably won't be net positive," managing director Christine Lagarde told a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Protectionist policies from the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump will probably have a negative impact on the economy, overshadowing any positive gains from economic stimulus measures, the head of the IMF said on Friday. "Overall, it probably won't be net positive," managing director Christine Lagarde told a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Triumphant Donald Trump promises a beautiful day as he tells his supporters: 'I'm going to be cheering YOU'
President-elect Donald Trump told supporters at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday night he would be cheering them on during his historic inauguration – and even predicted a 'beautiful day' despite a rainy forecast. 'I'm going to be cheering you on. You're going to cheer me on, but I'm going to cheer you on,' Trump told supporters who gathered for a pre-inaugural concert.
President-elect Donald Trump told supporters at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday night he would be cheering them on during his historic inauguration – and even predicted a 'beautiful day' despite a rainy forecast. 'I'm going to be cheering you on. You're going to cheer me on, but I'm going to cheer you on,' Trump told supporters who gathered for a pre-inaugural concert.
Syria: IS destroys part of Palmyra amphitheatre
Militants from the Islamic State group have destroyed part of the Roman amphitheatre in the ancient city of Palmyra. Syria's antiquities chief said the tetrapylon - a group of four pillared structures which were mainly modern replicas - have also been ruined. The jihadists recaptured the Unesco-listed archaeological site in December from government troops.
Militants from the Islamic State group have destroyed part of the Roman amphitheatre in the ancient city of Palmyra. Syria's antiquities chief said the tetrapylon - a group of four pillared structures which were mainly modern replicas - have also been ruined. The jihadists recaptured the Unesco-listed archaeological site in December from government troops.
Germany spends more on defence but misses Nato target
Germany plans to boost defence spending by nearly €2bn (£1.7bn; $2.1bn) this year - but it will remain far short of the Nato target. Nato estimates for 2016 show that only five alliance members - the US, UK, Greece, Poland and Estonia - will spend a minimum of 2% of national output (GDP) on defence, which is the target. Germany's defence spending of €37bn in 2017 will be 1.2% of GDP.
Germany plans to boost defence spending by nearly €2bn (£1.7bn; $2.1bn) this year - but it will remain far short of the Nato target. Nato estimates for 2016 show that only five alliance members - the US, UK, Greece, Poland and Estonia - will spend a minimum of 2% of national output (GDP) on defence, which is the target. Germany's defence spending of €37bn in 2017 will be 1.2% of GDP.
China's economy grows 6.7% in 2016
China's economy grew by 6.7% in 2016, compared with 6.9% a year earlier, according to official data, marking its slowest growth since 1990. The figure is in line with Beijing's growth target of between 6.5% and 7%. But the data comes days after the leader of one Chinese province admitted GDP data was faked for several years.
China's economy grew by 6.7% in 2016, compared with 6.9% a year earlier, according to official data, marking its slowest growth since 1990. The figure is in line with Beijing's growth target of between 6.5% and 7%. But the data comes days after the leader of one Chinese province admitted GDP data was faked for several years.
Gambia crisis: Jammeh given last chance to resign as troops close in
West African leaders have given Yahya Jammeh a final opportunity to relinquish power after Senegalese troops entered The Gambia. Mr Jammeh has been given until noon on Friday to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed regional forces. Troops have been told to halt their advance until the deadline passes.
West African leaders have given Yahya Jammeh a final opportunity to relinquish power after Senegalese troops entered The Gambia. Mr Jammeh has been given until noon on Friday to leave office or be forced out by UN-backed regional forces. Troops have been told to halt their advance until the deadline passes.
W.Bank mayor attempts to push annexation bill ahead of Trump inauguration
Ma’aleh Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel will be seeking congressional support for the Israeli annexation of the West Bank city during his visit to Washington DC for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. “The policy of...Obama of not even a brick, has gone from the world,” Kashriel said as he spoke with The Jerusalem Post...upon his arrival in America.
Ma’aleh Adumim Mayor Benny Kashriel will be seeking congressional support for the Israeli annexation of the West Bank city during his visit to Washington DC for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. “The policy of...Obama of not even a brick, has gone from the world,” Kashriel said as he spoke with The Jerusalem Post...upon his arrival in America.
"He Wants To Be Emperor" – How Mark Zuckerberg Is Scheming To Become President
At this point, I’ve seen enough. It’s becoming quite clear that Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg wants to be President of these United States. The topic first piqued my interest about a week ago when I read an article published at Vanity Fair titled, Will Mark Zuckerberg be Our Next President?
At this point, I’ve seen enough. It’s becoming quite clear that Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg wants to be President of these United States. The topic first piqued my interest about a week ago when I read an article published at Vanity Fair titled, Will Mark Zuckerberg be Our Next President?
Senegal sends troops into Gambia to force longtime leader to step down
Senegal announced that its troops entered neighboring Gambia on Thursday to force its longtime ruler, Yahya Jammeh, to step down, part of a bold West African regional effort to defend a democratic election won by the opposition.
Senegal announced that its troops entered neighboring Gambia on Thursday to force its longtime ruler, Yahya Jammeh, to step down, part of a bold West African regional effort to defend a democratic election won by the opposition.
The colossal price to fly a pair of B-2 bombers to hit two ISIS camps in Libya
he pair of B-2s flew for 34 hours at an operating cost of approximately $130,000 per flight hour. That comes out to roughly $4.4 million a piece or $8.8 million for the duo. Additionally, there were roughly 15 aerial refueling aircraft involved in the mission, not to mention the cost of 100 JDAMs.
he pair of B-2s flew for 34 hours at an operating cost of approximately $130,000 per flight hour. That comes out to roughly $4.4 million a piece or $8.8 million for the duo. Additionally, there were roughly 15 aerial refueling aircraft involved in the mission, not to mention the cost of 100 JDAMs.
In video praising Trump, Jerusalem mayor says Obama ‘surrendered’ to radical Islam
The mayor of the city holy to three world religions delivered a message Thursday to outgoing President Obama: good riddance.
The mayor of the city holy to three world religions delivered a message Thursday to outgoing President Obama: good riddance.
Anti-Trump protesters are pepper-sprayed by cops amid violent clashes in Washington DC before the Donald's inauguration
Anti-Trump protesters have been seen clashing with police and being pepper-sprayed in Washington DC. A massive crowd of those who are against the president-elect gathered outside the National Press Club, which was holding the 'DeploraBall' - a celebratory event organized by Trump supporters from the 'alt-right'.
Anti-Trump protesters have been seen clashing with police and being pepper-sprayed in Washington DC. A massive crowd of those who are against the president-elect gathered outside the National Press Club, which was holding the 'DeploraBall' - a celebratory event organized by Trump supporters from the 'alt-right'.
North Korea may be readying missile test, timing unclear: U.S. officials
The United States has seen indications that North Korea may be preparing for a new missile test-launch in the coming days or weeks, U.S. officials said on Thursday, in what could be an early test of President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
The United States has seen indications that North Korea may be preparing for a new missile test-launch in the coming days or weeks, U.S. officials said on Thursday, in what could be an early test of President-elect Donald Trump's administration.
Infrastructure concerns in Solomons after latest quake
Another powerful quake struck near Kirakira this morning - a 6.7 magnitude quake at a depth of 33km. The undersea quake hit 71km west of the city of Kirakira, which is on the country's biggest island, Makira.
Another powerful quake struck near Kirakira this morning - a 6.7 magnitude quake at a depth of 33km. The undersea quake hit 71km west of the city of Kirakira, which is on the country's biggest island, Makira.
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