Quake may have severed cable in San Juans .
The company believes the fiber optic cable may have been moved and severed by an earthquake, which occurred three minutes before CenturyLink got its first alarm notification.
The company believes the fiber optic cable may have been moved and severed by an earthquake, which occurred three minutes before CenturyLink got its first alarm notification.
Deadly natural disasters of the past decade
Typhoon Haiyan is feared to have killed more than 10,000 people in the Philippines. Here are the natural disasters in the last decade that had higher death tolls:
Typhoon Haiyan is feared to have killed more than 10,000 people in the Philippines. Here are the natural disasters in the last decade that had higher death tolls:
Which Cities Americans Are Moving to – and Escaping From
the movement of Americans to “culturally congenial” places where they feel they fit in. This has a lot to do with a kind of self-segregation that's occuring along a blue-red political fault line. Older, conservative Americans, for instance, are migrating to “well-churched” cities in Texas, where the population has grown 53% since 1990—twice the national rate. “Texas has been a huge growth magnet over the last 20 years,” Barone says, “and not because it has pleasant weather.”
the movement of Americans to “culturally congenial” places where they feel they fit in. This has a lot to do with a kind of self-segregation that's occuring along a blue-red political fault line. Older, conservative Americans, for instance, are migrating to “well-churched” cities in Texas, where the population has grown 53% since 1990—twice the national rate. “Texas has been a huge growth magnet over the last 20 years,” Barone says, “and not because it has pleasant weather.”
Cairo prepares for huge step in relations with Russia
Officials in Cairo have confirmed that the government is working on improving relations with Russia, but said this was not at the expense of relations with other countries. This follows confirmation of a planned visit by a high-ranking Russian delegation to Cairo, which will take place on Wednesday.
Officials in Cairo have confirmed that the government is working on improving relations with Russia, but said this was not at the expense of relations with other countries. This follows confirmation of a planned visit by a high-ranking Russian delegation to Cairo, which will take place on Wednesday.
Strange Doings on the Sun
Something is up with the sun. Scientists say that solar activity is stranger than in a century or more, with the sun producing barely half the number of sunspots as expected and its magnetic poles oddly out of sync. "There is no scientist alive who has seen a solar cycle as weak as this one," said Andrés Munoz-Jaramillo, who studies the solar-magnetic cycle at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass. To complicate the riddle, the sun also is undergoing one of its oddest magnetic reversals on record.
Something is up with the sun. Scientists say that solar activity is stranger than in a century or more, with the sun producing barely half the number of sunspots as expected and its magnetic poles oddly out of sync. "There is no scientist alive who has seen a solar cycle as weak as this one," said Andrés Munoz-Jaramillo, who studies the solar-magnetic cycle at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics in Cambridge, Mass. To complicate the riddle, the sun also is undergoing one of its oddest magnetic reversals on record.
Obama’s Hometown Newspaper Asks: ‘Did He Know the Truth and Flat-Out Lie?’
Obama’s hometown newspaper is questioning whether the president just didn’t know the consequences of his signature health care law, or whether he knowingly lied to the American people about what it would mean. “The American public is having a credibility-shattering debate about the president: Did he not bother to learn the details of the law before he told us we could keep our doctors and our insurance, or did he know the truth and flat-out lie?” a Chicago Tribune editorial asked Monday.
Obama’s hometown newspaper is questioning whether the president just didn’t know the consequences of his signature health care law, or whether he knowingly lied to the American people about what it would mean. “The American public is having a credibility-shattering debate about the president: Did he not bother to learn the details of the law before he told us we could keep our doctors and our insurance, or did he know the truth and flat-out lie?” a Chicago Tribune editorial asked Monday.
Tens of millions could be forced out of health insurance they had
Even as President Barack Obama sold a new health care law in part by assuring Americans they would be able to keep their insurance plans, his administration knew that tens of millions of people actually could lose those their policies. “If you like your private health insurance plan, you can keep your plan. Period,” Obama said
Even as President Barack Obama sold a new health care law in part by assuring Americans they would be able to keep their insurance plans, his administration knew that tens of millions of people actually could lose those their policies. “If you like your private health insurance plan, you can keep your plan. Period,” Obama said
Saudi Arabia playing nuclear games
Saudi Arabia financed the Pakistani nuclear program in exchange for transferring the atomic bomb to the kingdom, argues an investigative BBC journalist. Rumors of such agreements between Riyadh and Islamabad have been circulating for a long time, but who needs to raise this issue now and why? Pravda.Ru attempted to find the answer with the help of experts.
Saudi Arabia financed the Pakistani nuclear program in exchange for transferring the atomic bomb to the kingdom, argues an investigative BBC journalist. Rumors of such agreements between Riyadh and Islamabad have been circulating for a long time, but who needs to raise this issue now and why? Pravda.Ru attempted to find the answer with the help of experts.
Stuxnet infected Russian nuclear plant
Stuxnet had 'badly infected' the internal network of a Russian nuclear plant after the sophisticated malware caused chaos in Iran's uranium facilities in Natanz. The malware, widely considered to have been developed by the US Government as a means to disrupt Iran's uranium enrichment plans, had crossed a physically separated 'air-gapped' network in the Russian plant after it was carried across on a USB device.
Stuxnet had 'badly infected' the internal network of a Russian nuclear plant after the sophisticated malware caused chaos in Iran's uranium facilities in Natanz. The malware, widely considered to have been developed by the US Government as a means to disrupt Iran's uranium enrichment plans, had crossed a physically separated 'air-gapped' network in the Russian plant after it was carried across on a USB device.
‘Israel will attack Iran if you sign the deal, French MP told Fabius’
French member of parliament telephoned French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in Geneva at the weekend to warn him that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would attack Iran’s nuclear facilities if the P5+1 nations did not stiffen their terms on a deal with Iran, Israel’s Channel 2 News reported Sunday.
French member of parliament telephoned French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in Geneva at the weekend to warn him that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would attack Iran’s nuclear facilities if the P5+1 nations did not stiffen their terms on a deal with Iran, Israel’s Channel 2 News reported Sunday.
What Obama and I Learned at Columbia: How to Destroy America From Within
I was Barack Obama’s college classmate at Columbia University, Class of 1983. I was easy to recognize – the lone outspoken conservative in a class of 700 students. I knew I was in trouble when my first political science class at Columbia was “Communism 101″ taught by Professor Trotsky in the Fidel Castro Building, at the corner of Marx Blvd. and Lenin Drive. I’m only half-kidding. My experiences at Columbia were not far off. Everyone needs to hear my story because what Obama and I learned at Columbia explains EXACTLY what Obama is doing to America today.
I was Barack Obama’s college classmate at Columbia University, Class of 1983. I was easy to recognize – the lone outspoken conservative in a class of 700 students. I knew I was in trouble when my first political science class at Columbia was “Communism 101″ taught by Professor Trotsky in the Fidel Castro Building, at the corner of Marx Blvd. and Lenin Drive. I’m only half-kidding. My experiences at Columbia were not far off. Everyone needs to hear my story because what Obama and I learned at Columbia explains EXACTLY what Obama is doing to America today.
New Storm, Quake Menace Philippines After Typhoon Haiyan
A new tropical storm made landfall in the Philippines on Tuesday about 290 miles from areas hardest hit by supertyphoon Haiyan, which flattened towns and left thousands dead or missing just days earlier. ...Separately, a small earthquake rattled the typhoon-hit Bohol area Tuesday...The U.S. Geological Survey measured the magnitude of Tuesday's tremor at 4.8.
A new tropical storm made landfall in the Philippines on Tuesday about 290 miles from areas hardest hit by supertyphoon Haiyan, which flattened towns and left thousands dead or missing just days earlier. ...Separately, a small earthquake rattled the typhoon-hit Bohol area Tuesday...The U.S. Geological Survey measured the magnitude of Tuesday's tremor at 4.8.
4.8 quake hits typhoon-ravaged Philippines
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the Philippines island of Bohol just days after a powerful typhoon left thousands dead in the Pacific nation. The quake’s epicenter was in the San Isidro municipality of the island province, according to a USGS report.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake has hit the Philippines island of Bohol just days after a powerful typhoon left thousands dead in the Pacific nation. The quake’s epicenter was in the San Isidro municipality of the island province, according to a USGS report.
Feds Deploy National Spy System of Microphones Capable of Recording Conversations
The revelations of Edward Snowden shone fresh light on NSA spying targeting the American people, but what has gone largely unnoticed is the fact that a network of different spy systems which can record real time conversations are already in place throughout many urban areas of the United States, as well as in the technology products we buy and use on a regular basis.
The revelations of Edward Snowden shone fresh light on NSA spying targeting the American people, but what has gone largely unnoticed is the fact that a network of different spy systems which can record real time conversations are already in place throughout many urban areas of the United States, as well as in the technology products we buy and use on a regular basis.
MINOR STORM WARNING
A 'cannibal CME' might be en route to Earth. NOAA analysts suspect that two CMEs propelled into space by the X-class flares of Nov. 8th and 10th have merged into a single cannibalized cloud. It could deliver a glancing blow to Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 13th, producing minor geomagnetic storms.
A 'cannibal CME' might be en route to Earth. NOAA analysts suspect that two CMEs propelled into space by the X-class flares of Nov. 8th and 10th have merged into a single cannibalized cloud. It could deliver a glancing blow to Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 13th, producing minor geomagnetic storms.
PLO seeks comprehensive peace deal, rejects interim period
PLO negotiator and Fatah Central Committee Member Muhammad Shtayyeh said Monday that the PLO is not prepared to accept an interim peace deal with Israel and is pushing for a "comprehensive" agreement.
PLO negotiator and Fatah Central Committee Member Muhammad Shtayyeh said Monday that the PLO is not prepared to accept an interim peace deal with Israel and is pushing for a "comprehensive" agreement.
CIA warily watches for threats to U.S. now that 87 nations possess drones
The age of the drone is here, and U.S. intelligence agencies are warily monitoring their proliferation around the globe. China uses them to spy on Japan near disputed islands in Asia. Turkey uses them to eyeball Kurdish activity in northern Iraq. Bolivia uses them to spot coca fields in the Andes. Iran reportedly has given them to Syria to monitor opposition rebels.
The age of the drone is here, and U.S. intelligence agencies are warily monitoring their proliferation around the globe. China uses them to spy on Japan near disputed islands in Asia. Turkey uses them to eyeball Kurdish activity in northern Iraq. Bolivia uses them to spot coca fields in the Andes. Iran reportedly has given them to Syria to monitor opposition rebels.
More than 5,000 flee erupting Indonesian volcano
More than 5,000 people have fled their homes in western Indonesia in recent days following a series of violent volcanic eruptions, an official said Tuesday. Mount Sinabung on the north of Sumatra island has been hurling out red-hot ash, rocks and torrents of glowing lava up to seven kilometers (four miles) into the air since the start of the month.
More than 5,000 people have fled their homes in western Indonesia in recent days following a series of violent volcanic eruptions, an official said Tuesday. Mount Sinabung on the north of Sumatra island has been hurling out red-hot ash, rocks and torrents of glowing lava up to seven kilometers (four miles) into the air since the start of the month.
Zoraida’ makes landfall in Davao Oriental
With the Philippines still reeling from the devastation caused by the Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan), the state weather bureau on Tuesday morning said tropical depression “Zoraida” made landfall in Davao Oriental.
With the Philippines still reeling from the devastation caused by the Supertyphoon “Yolanda” (international name: Haiyan), the state weather bureau on Tuesday morning said tropical depression “Zoraida” made landfall in Davao Oriental.
6.6 quake hits off east coast of Russia—USGS
It said the quake hit about 170 kilometers (100 miles) off the Kamchatka Peninsula, at a depth of 47 kilometers (33 miles). No tsunami was expected along the US west coast, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. But local tsunamis along coasts within 100 km (60 miles) of the epicenter are possible.
It said the quake hit about 170 kilometers (100 miles) off the Kamchatka Peninsula, at a depth of 47 kilometers (33 miles). No tsunami was expected along the US west coast, the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. But local tsunamis along coasts within 100 km (60 miles) of the epicenter are possible.
Egypt 'worst for women' out of 22 countries in Arab world
Egypt is now the worst country for women's rights in the Arab world, according to a poll of gender experts. The study found sexual harassment, high rates of female genital mutilation and a growth in conservative Islamist groups contributed to the low ranking. The Comoros islands came top in the survey, which was conducted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Egypt is now the worst country for women's rights in the Arab world, according to a poll of gender experts. The study found sexual harassment, high rates of female genital mutilation and a growth in conservative Islamist groups contributed to the low ranking. The Comoros islands came top in the survey, which was conducted by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.
Venezuelan President Maduro 'to expand price controls'
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he plans to extend price controls to all consumer goods, if he is given powers to govern by decree. In a televised address, Mr Maduro said that he wanted to set legal limits on businesses' profit margins. His announcement followed the seizure on Saturday of shops accused of selling electronic goods at inflated prices.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he plans to extend price controls to all consumer goods, if he is given powers to govern by decree. In a televised address, Mr Maduro said that he wanted to set legal limits on businesses' profit margins. His announcement followed the seizure on Saturday of shops accused of selling electronic goods at inflated prices.
Russia demands Poland apologize for violence against embassy
Russia demanded an apology from Poland on Tuesday after far-right rioters threw firecrackers at the Russian embassy in Warsaw and urged the Polish government to protect Russian diplomatic buildings.
Russia demanded an apology from Poland on Tuesday after far-right rioters threw firecrackers at the Russian embassy in Warsaw and urged the Polish government to protect Russian diplomatic buildings.
Iran blames Western powers for nuclear talks failure
Iran's foreign minister has blamed divisions between Western powers for the failure to agree a deal on its nuclear programme on Saturday. Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected US Secretary of State John Kerry's claim that Iran had been unable to accept the deal "at that particular moment". He said "no amount of spinning" could change what had happened in Geneva, but it could "further erode confidence". Mr Zarif appeared to blame France for "gutting over half" of a US draft deal.
Iran's foreign minister has blamed divisions between Western powers for the failure to agree a deal on its nuclear programme on Saturday. Mohammad Javad Zarif rejected US Secretary of State John Kerry's claim that Iran had been unable to accept the deal "at that particular moment". He said "no amount of spinning" could change what had happened in Geneva, but it could "further erode confidence". Mr Zarif appeared to blame France for "gutting over half" of a US draft deal.
North Korea publicly executes 80, some for videos or Bibles, report says
As many as 80 people were publicly executed in North Korea earlier this month, some for offenses as minor as watching South Korean movies or possessing a Bible. South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo reported that the so-called criminals were put to death in seven cities across North Korea on Nov. 3, in the first known large-scale public executions by the Kim Jong-un regime.
As many as 80 people were publicly executed in North Korea earlier this month, some for offenses as minor as watching South Korean movies or possessing a Bible. South Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo reported that the so-called criminals were put to death in seven cities across North Korea on Nov. 3, in the first known large-scale public executions by the Kim Jong-un regime.
Sarah Palin blasts ‘church of government’
Former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin edged herself back into election politics Saturday, delivering a speech at an important Iowa gathering. Palin was joined by other major tea party favorites such as Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Steve King of Iowa, as well as conservative intellectual and activist Phyllis Schlafly at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Annual Family Banquet.
Former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin edged herself back into election politics Saturday, delivering a speech at an important Iowa gathering. Palin was joined by other major tea party favorites such as Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Steve King of Iowa, as well as conservative intellectual and activist Phyllis Schlafly at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition’s Annual Family Banquet.
Republicans shift to chipping away at ObamaCare with vote this week on keeping health plans
After failing to derail ObamaCare during the partial government shutdown, congressional Republicans have found new life in attacking President Obama’s signature health care law. With Congress returning on Tuesday from the long holiday weekend, the battle shifts to a House Republican-backed bill that would allow Americans to keep their health plans.
After failing to derail ObamaCare during the partial government shutdown, congressional Republicans have found new life in attacking President Obama’s signature health care law. With Congress returning on Tuesday from the long holiday weekend, the battle shifts to a House Republican-backed bill that would allow Americans to keep their health plans.
Don't say it can't be done
A deal with Iran, be it bad or just somewhat bad, cannot change the fact that the only way to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is to attack it -- as a last resort. An attack is doable. The United States and the West do not want to attack.
A deal with Iran, be it bad or just somewhat bad, cannot change the fact that the only way to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is to attack it -- as a last resort. An attack is doable. The United States and the West do not want to attack.
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