Iran’s top ally warns war could be coming. White House and Netanyahu issue ominously similar warnings.
Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terrorist organization — Iran’s top ally in the Middle East — warned today that a major regional war could be coming soon if Iran and world leaders don’t make a deal. His warnings were ominously echoed by the White House and by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. It’s hard to remember when these three agreed on anything.
Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terrorist organization — Iran’s top ally in the Middle East — warned today that a major regional war could be coming soon if Iran and world leaders don’t make a deal. His warnings were ominously echoed by the White House and by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. It’s hard to remember when these three agreed on anything.
USGS says Chicago's western suburbs hit by quake
Scientists of the U.S. Geological Survey say it's likely it was an earthquake that shook Chicago's western suburbs after a blast at a quarry. USGS scientist Jim Dewey says research indicates quarry blasts don't cause larger follow-up tremors. However, a quarry blast in McCook was followed by a related tremor seven seconds later.
Scientists of the U.S. Geological Survey say it's likely it was an earthquake that shook Chicago's western suburbs after a blast at a quarry. USGS scientist Jim Dewey says research indicates quarry blasts don't cause larger follow-up tremors. However, a quarry blast in McCook was followed by a related tremor seven seconds later.
Sakurajima volcano (Japan), activity update: near constant ash emissions and explosions
The volcano has picked up activity again. Over the past days, the Showa crater has been producing near-constant ash emissions and several vulcanian explosions with ash plumes rising up to 14,000 ft.
The volcano has picked up activity again. Over the past days, the Showa crater has been producing near-constant ash emissions and several vulcanian explosions with ash plumes rising up to 14,000 ft.
Appeals court rebukes administration's 'narrow' religious liberty view
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Obama administration’s defense of the HHS mandate is “unsound and extraordinary” for contending that business owners cannot have religious freedom protections. Compelling businesses owners and their companies to provide services such as abortion-causing drugs and devices, sterilization, and contraception “substantially burdens their religious exercise rights,” the court wrote.
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Obama administration’s defense of the HHS mandate is “unsound and extraordinary” for contending that business owners cannot have religious freedom protections. Compelling businesses owners and their companies to provide services such as abortion-causing drugs and devices, sterilization, and contraception “substantially burdens their religious exercise rights,” the court wrote.
Iranian ICBM threat to U.S. a distant prospect, think tank says
Despite Israeli claims Iran will have an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. East Coast in two- to three years, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London think tank, says it's "highly unlikely" Iran could deploy an operational ICBM "within the next decade."
Despite Israeli claims Iran will have an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching the U.S. East Coast in two- to three years, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, a London think tank, says it's "highly unlikely" Iran could deploy an operational ICBM "within the next decade."
The current Israel-US rift was only a matter of time
A deep abyss separates the two sides when it comes to their perspectives of the Middle East and the changes it has undergone in recent years.
A deep abyss separates the two sides when it comes to their perspectives of the Middle East and the changes it has undergone in recent years.
Obama's Insurance 'Fix' Is Unconstitutional
The Take Care Clause of the Constitution absolutely forbids any president from doing exactly what Obama did Thursday.
The Take Care Clause of the Constitution absolutely forbids any president from doing exactly what Obama did Thursday.
'Nervous' mafia could target Pope Francis, prosecutor warns
The pope's vow to clean up church finances and break unholy alliances between priests and local crime bosses threatens the money laundering and investment strategy of the 'Ndrangheta crime family that holds sway in the Calabria region, prosecutor Nicola Gratteri told the daily Il Fatto Quotidiano.
The pope's vow to clean up church finances and break unholy alliances between priests and local crime bosses threatens the money laundering and investment strategy of the 'Ndrangheta crime family that holds sway in the Calabria region, prosecutor Nicola Gratteri told the daily Il Fatto Quotidiano.
Supreme Court appears to support a warrantless police search
The Supreme Court appears to back a warrantless home search by L.A. police after a suspect who refused their request was removed and another resident consented.
The Supreme Court appears to back a warrantless home search by L.A. police after a suspect who refused their request was removed and another resident consented.
Takfiris behead ‘fellow militant’
The gruesome act was perpetrated by the militant members of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), who thought that they had cut off the head of a Shia Muslim.
The gruesome act was perpetrated by the militant members of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), who thought that they had cut off the head of a Shia Muslim.
COMET ISON OUTBURST
A sudden outburst of brightness from Comet ISON has catapulted it to the threshold of naked-eye visibility.
A sudden outburst of brightness from Comet ISON has catapulted it to the threshold of naked-eye visibility.
LOTS OF SUNSPOTS, FEW FLARES
The sunspot number is high, but solar activity is low. None of the nine sunspot groups on the Earthside of the sun is producing strong flares. The quiet could be temporary, however. NOAA forecasters estimate a 50% chance of M-class flares and a 15% chance of X-flares on Nov. 15th.
The sunspot number is high, but solar activity is low. None of the nine sunspot groups on the Earthside of the sun is producing strong flares. The quiet could be temporary, however. NOAA forecasters estimate a 50% chance of M-class flares and a 15% chance of X-flares on Nov. 15th.
Magnitude 2.4 earthquake shakes parts of Ill.
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake shook parts of southern Illinois Thursday night. According to the USGS, the quake happened around 10:30.
A magnitude 2.4 earthquake shook parts of southern Illinois Thursday night. According to the USGS, the quake happened around 10:30.
Strong earthquake – Mendoza Province, Argentina on November 15, 2013
Magnitude : 5.1 Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-11-15 03:19:13 GMT/UTC Time : 2013-11-15 06:19:13 Depth (Hypocenter) : 23 km Depth and Magnitude updates in the list below.
Magnitude : 5.1 Local Time (conversion only below land) : 2013-11-15 03:19:13 GMT/UTC Time : 2013-11-15 06:19:13 Depth (Hypocenter) : 23 km Depth and Magnitude updates in the list below.
Egypt seeks to bring friendship with Russia to ‘Soviet level’
Egypt wants to develop its ties with Russia, bringing the two nations to the level of friendship they enjoyed during the Soviet era. However, Egypt is not looking to replace the US as its key ally, according to the country’s foreign minister.
Egypt wants to develop its ties with Russia, bringing the two nations to the level of friendship they enjoyed during the Soviet era. However, Egypt is not looking to replace the US as its key ally, according to the country’s foreign minister.
Spreading the gospel in North Korea
For nearly two years, Kenneth Bae, a father of three and an American citizen, ran a successful travel company offering tours of North Korea. But as the 44-year-old passed through the Wonjong border crossing in November 2012, he was suddenly arrested. Convicted of "hostile acts" towards North Korea, he is currently serving 15 years in a labour camp.
For nearly two years, Kenneth Bae, a father of three and an American citizen, ran a successful travel company offering tours of North Korea. But as the 44-year-old passed through the Wonjong border crossing in November 2012, he was suddenly arrested. Convicted of "hostile acts" towards North Korea, he is currently serving 15 years in a labour camp.
Reed Timmer: Meteorologist and Extreme Storm Chaser
Severe weather likely this Sunday from the Lower Mississippi River valley to as far north as the southern Great Lakes Region including Memphis, TN to Detroit!
Severe weather likely this Sunday from the Lower Mississippi River valley to as far north as the southern Great Lakes Region including Memphis, TN to Detroit!
Reports: Russia to Help Iran Build Second Nuclear Reactor
Russia will help Iran build a second nuclear power plant, according to Tehran’s top nuclear official. The head of Iran’s atomic energy organization announced the deal on Wednesday as lawmakers on Capitol Hill fought back against a White House bid to stop them from passing new sanctions on Iran.
Russia will help Iran build a second nuclear power plant, according to Tehran’s top nuclear official. The head of Iran’s atomic energy organization announced the deal on Wednesday as lawmakers on Capitol Hill fought back against a White House bid to stop them from passing new sanctions on Iran.
White House tries to salvage Obamacare, Democrats in distress
n a closed-door meeting at the Capitol, House Democrats blasted administration officials over their handling of the Obamacare rollout, and the White House’s failure to address Mr. Obama’s broken promise to Americans that they could keep their health insurance plans.
n a closed-door meeting at the Capitol, House Democrats blasted administration officials over their handling of the Obamacare rollout, and the White House’s failure to address Mr. Obama’s broken promise to Americans that they could keep their health insurance plans.
C.I.A. Collecting Data on International Money Transfers, Officials Say
The Central Intelligence Agency is secretly collecting bulk records of international money transfers handled by companies like Western Union — including transactions into and out of the United States — under the same law that the National Security Agency uses for its huge database of Americans’ phone records, according to current and former government officials.
The Central Intelligence Agency is secretly collecting bulk records of international money transfers handled by companies like Western Union — including transactions into and out of the United States — under the same law that the National Security Agency uses for its huge database of Americans’ phone records, according to current and former government officials.
Anglo-Saudi Provocations Risk Thermonuclear War
According to U.S. intelligence sources, there is a fight raging behind the scenes in Britain over the fact that Saudi Arabia is moving to obtain its own nuclear weapons from Pakistan, and could secure that nuclear weapons arsenal, regardless of Iran's status.
According to U.S. intelligence sources, there is a fight raging behind the scenes in Britain over the fact that Saudi Arabia is moving to obtain its own nuclear weapons from Pakistan, and could secure that nuclear weapons arsenal, regardless of Iran's status.
Typhoon Haiyan: Philippines death toll up as aid arrives
The number of people in the Philippines confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan now stands at 3,621, officials say. UN and local agencies have issued conflicting tolls, and the final figure is likely to rise still higher. One week after the storm, food and supplies are now beginning to reach survivors, but aid agencies say the logistics of distribution are enormous.
The number of people in the Philippines confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan now stands at 3,621, officials say. UN and local agencies have issued conflicting tolls, and the final figure is likely to rise still higher. One week after the storm, food and supplies are now beginning to reach survivors, but aid agencies say the logistics of distribution are enormous.
China reforms: One-child policy to be relaxed
China is to relax its policy of restricting most couples to have only a single child, state media say. In future, families will be allowed two children if one parent is an only child, says the Xinhua news agency. The one-child policy already exempts rural dwellers and ethnic minorities.
China is to relax its policy of restricting most couples to have only a single child, state media say. In future, families will be allowed two children if one parent is an only child, says the Xinhua news agency. The one-child policy already exempts rural dwellers and ethnic minorities.
Syria: Army advances as jihadists call for mass mobilisation to counter the offensive
Syrian troops advanced on the Islamist-held northern village of Tal Hassel today, prompting jihadist rebels in nearby Aleppo to call for mass mobilisation to counter the offensive.
Syrian troops advanced on the Islamist-held northern village of Tal Hassel today, prompting jihadist rebels in nearby Aleppo to call for mass mobilisation to counter the offensive.
Venezuela's President Maduro moves nearer to decree powers
Venezuela's National Assembly has paved the way to granting special powers for President Nicolas Maduro. Under the measures the leader would be able to govern by decree for 12 months. The bill still needs to be revised by a special commission and debated for a second time, but correspondents do not expect significant changes to be made.
Venezuela's National Assembly has paved the way to granting special powers for President Nicolas Maduro. Under the measures the leader would be able to govern by decree for 12 months. The bill still needs to be revised by a special commission and debated for a second time, but correspondents do not expect significant changes to be made.
Obama national security aide chides Israel over settlements
US President Barack Obama's top national security aide...blamed Israeli settlement expansion announcements for some of the latest tensions between Israel and the Palestinians as US-brokered peace talks between the two sides have faltered. ...Susan Rice...said the United States remained committed to Middle East peacemaking, but made clear that it saw Jewish settlement construction plans as hampering those efforts.
US President Barack Obama's top national security aide...blamed Israeli settlement expansion announcements for some of the latest tensions between Israel and the Palestinians as US-brokered peace talks between the two sides have faltered. ...Susan Rice...said the United States remained committed to Middle East peacemaking, but made clear that it saw Jewish settlement construction plans as hampering those efforts.
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