24 Mar 16
2,400 Years Later, God Continues to Save and Protect the Jews
The life-saving Purim miracle that the Jewish people experienced 2,400 years ago is echoed in today’s news. A review of recent news stories proves that God is still protecting and saving His people today.
The life-saving Purim miracle that the Jewish people experienced 2,400 years ago is echoed in today’s news. A review of recent news stories proves that God is still protecting and saving His people today.
UN, Quartet Working on Strategy to Revive Israel-Palestinian Authority Peace Talks
UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Nicolai Mladenov told media at a news conference in New York on Wednesday the Quartet plans to issue an analysis of the obstacles to a final two-state solution. Included in the report will be recommendations on how to advance the process.
UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Nicolai Mladenov told media at a news conference in New York on Wednesday the Quartet plans to issue an analysis of the obstacles to a final two-state solution. Included in the report will be recommendations on how to advance the process.
Syrian state TV says government forces enter Islamic State-held Palmyra
Syrian state television said government forces fought their way into Palmyra on Thursday as the army tries to recapture the city from Islamic State.
Syrian state television said government forces fought their way into Palmyra on Thursday as the army tries to recapture the city from Islamic State.
Diplomats: Syria war parties to agree on UN basic principles paper
Syrian government and opposition parties at peace talks in Geneva are expected to agree on Thursday to a document drawn up by a UN special envoy outlining basic principles in what one diplomat described as a "baby step" forward.
Syrian government and opposition parties at peace talks in Geneva are expected to agree on Thursday to a document drawn up by a UN special envoy outlining basic principles in what one diplomat described as a "baby step" forward.
Light earthquake, 4.9 mag has occurred near Bristol Island in South Sandwich Islands
A light earthquake magnitude 4.9 (ml/mb) strikes 80 km S of Bristol Island, South Sandwich Islands (50 miles) on Thursday. The 4.9-magnitude earthquake was detected at 03:40:26 / 3:40 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning has not been issued
A light earthquake magnitude 4.9 (ml/mb) strikes 80 km S of Bristol Island, South Sandwich Islands (50 miles) on Thursday. The 4.9-magnitude earthquake was detected at 03:40:26 / 3:40 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning has not been issued
Obama: Economically Successful Israel Makes Middle East Peace More Difficult
President Barack Obama conceded Wednesday that a two-state solution to bring peace between the Israelis and the Palestinian Authority won’t happen under his administration — and claimed that the failure was, at least in part, due to Israel’s continued economic success. ...Obama...“because Israeli society has been so successful economically, it has...been less willing to make concessions” to the Palestinians.
President Barack Obama conceded Wednesday that a two-state solution to bring peace between the Israelis and the Palestinian Authority won’t happen under his administration — and claimed that the failure was, at least in part, due to Israel’s continued economic success. ...Obama...“because Israeli society has been so successful economically, it has...been less willing to make concessions” to the Palestinians.
Homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans
Home prices are rising faster than wages in most of the United States, making homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans in some of the most populous areas of the country, according to a report... The report found that home price growth exceeded wage growth in nearly two thirds of the nation's housing markets so far this year, with urban centers like San Francisco and New York City among the least affordable.
Home prices are rising faster than wages in most of the United States, making homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans in some of the most populous areas of the country, according to a report... The report found that home price growth exceeded wage growth in nearly two thirds of the nation's housing markets so far this year, with urban centers like San Francisco and New York City among the least affordable.
University of California approves anti-Semitism condemnation
The University of California's governing board is set to sign off Thursday on a statement condemning anti-Semitic behavior and a companion report urging campus leaders to confront "anti-Semitic forms of anti-Zionism," but a proposal to equate anti-Zionism with religious bigotry was rejected.
The University of California's governing board is set to sign off Thursday on a statement condemning anti-Semitic behavior and a companion report urging campus leaders to confront "anti-Semitic forms of anti-Zionism," but a proposal to equate anti-Zionism with religious bigotry was rejected.
Palmyra: Syrian troops reach outskirts of IS-held city
Syrian government forces have reached the edge of the ancient city of Palmyra after driving back Islamic State (IS) militants, officials and activists say. Syria's state news agency said the army and allied militia had taken control of hills overlooking the city - a Unesco World Heritage site. IS seized the ruins of Palmyra and the adjoining modern town in May.
Syrian government forces have reached the edge of the ancient city of Palmyra after driving back Islamic State (IS) militants, officials and activists say. Syria's state news agency said the army and allied militia had taken control of hills overlooking the city - a Unesco World Heritage site. IS seized the ruins of Palmyra and the adjoining modern town in May.
Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces launch operation to retake Mosul
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake the northern city of Mosul from so-called Islamic State (IS), officials say. The first part of the long-awaited offensive has recaptured several villages, the Iraqi military has said. The operation has been supported by air strikes from the US-led coalition and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
Iraqi forces have launched an operation to retake the northern city of Mosul from so-called Islamic State (IS), officials say. The first part of the long-awaited offensive has recaptured several villages, the Iraqi military has said. The operation has been supported by air strikes from the US-led coalition and Kurdish Peshmerga forces.
North Carolina passes bill blocking LGBT protections
The North Carolina legislature on Wednesday passed a sweeping bill overturning gay and transgender protections at the local level and requiring students to use public restrooms that correspond to their biological sex.
The North Carolina legislature on Wednesday passed a sweeping bill overturning gay and transgender protections at the local level and requiring students to use public restrooms that correspond to their biological sex.
IS trains 400 fighters to attack Europe in wave of bloodshed
The Islamic State group has trained at least 400 fighters to target Europe in deadly waves of attacks, deploying interlocking terror cells like the ones that struck Brussels and Paris with orders to choose the time, place and method for maximum chaos, officials have told The Associated Press.
The Islamic State group has trained at least 400 fighters to target Europe in deadly waves of attacks, deploying interlocking terror cells like the ones that struck Brussels and Paris with orders to choose the time, place and method for maximum chaos, officials have told The Associated Press.
Belgians hunt 'third man' after Islamic State bombings
A "third man" seen with two Islamic State suicide bombers at Brussels Airport was the focus of a Belgian manhunt on Thursday after police identified three others, including two brothers, who killed at least 31 people at the airport and on a city metro train.
A "third man" seen with two Islamic State suicide bombers at Brussels Airport was the focus of a Belgian manhunt on Thursday after police identified three others, including two brothers, who killed at least 31 people at the airport and on a city metro train.
North Korea claims rocket engine success; South Korea on high alert
North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine that boosted the power of its ballistic rockets, state media reported on Thursday, as South Korea's president ordered the military to be ready to respond to the North's "reckless provocation".
North Korea successfully tested a solid-fuel engine that boosted the power of its ballistic rockets, state media reported on Thursday, as South Korea's president ordered the military to be ready to respond to the North's "reckless provocation".
U.S. to charge Iran in cyber attacks against banks, New York dam - sources
The Obama administration is expected to blame Iranian hackers as soon as Thursday for a coordinated campaign of cyber attacks in 2012 and 2013 on several U.S. banks and a New York dam, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters.
The Obama administration is expected to blame Iranian hackers as soon as Thursday for a coordinated campaign of cyber attacks in 2012 and 2013 on several U.S. banks and a New York dam, sources familiar with the matter have told Reuters.
23 Mar 16
Heavy, persistent pot use linked to economic and social problems at midlife
A research study that followed children from birth up to age 38 has found that people who smoked cannabis four or more days of the week over many years ended up in a lower social class than their parents, with lower-paying, less skilled and less prestigious jobs than those who were not regular cannabis smokers. These regular and persistent users also experienced more financial, work-related and relationship difficulties, which worsened as the number of years of regular cannabis use progressed.
A research study that followed children from birth up to age 38 has found that people who smoked cannabis four or more days of the week over many years ended up in a lower social class than their parents, with lower-paying, less skilled and less prestigious jobs than those who were not regular cannabis smokers. These regular and persistent users also experienced more financial, work-related and relationship difficulties, which worsened as the number of years of regular cannabis use progressed.
Analyst: ISIS Does Not View Israel, Jews as ‘Special’ Enemy
Political commentator Ehud Yaari believes ISIS, who took responsibility Tuesday night for the murderous attacks in Brussels where 34 civilians had been killed, are out to do war with the West as well as with most Arab and Muslim countries — but unlike other Islamic terrorist groups they do not single out Israel or the Jews as enemies.
Political commentator Ehud Yaari believes ISIS, who took responsibility Tuesday night for the murderous attacks in Brussels where 34 civilians had been killed, are out to do war with the West as well as with most Arab and Muslim countries — but unlike other Islamic terrorist groups they do not single out Israel or the Jews as enemies.
After Brussels, is it time to deport Merkel?
Madness has afflicted the leaders of Western Europe. Authorities need look no further than Angela Merkel as the prime suspect for the latest carnage in Brussels. Merkel stands by her open borders policy, the safety of her people be damned.
Madness has afflicted the leaders of Western Europe. Authorities need look no further than Angela Merkel as the prime suspect for the latest carnage in Brussels. Merkel stands by her open borders policy, the safety of her people be damned.
Kremlin says Syria peace talk participants must show patience
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that peace talks on the Syria conflict taking place in Geneva were always set to be long and difficult, and that it was too early to talk about patience running out on any side of the negotiations.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that peace talks on the Syria conflict taking place in Geneva were always set to be long and difficult, and that it was too early to talk about patience running out on any side of the negotiations.
U.S. high court confronts Obamacare contraceptives challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider appeals by Christian groups demanding full exemption on religious grounds from a requirement under President Barack Obama's healthcare law to provide health insurance covering contraceptives.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider appeals by Christian groups demanding full exemption on religious grounds from a requirement under President Barack Obama's healthcare law to provide health insurance covering contraceptives.
Life Among the Ruins
NEXT month, the Temple of Baal will come to Times Square. Reproductions of the 50-foot arch that formed the temple’s entrance are to be installed in New York and in London, a tribute to the 2,000-year-old structure that the Islamic State destroyed last year in the Syrian town of Palmyra.
NEXT month, the Temple of Baal will come to Times Square. Reproductions of the 50-foot arch that formed the temple’s entrance are to be installed in New York and in London, a tribute to the 2,000-year-old structure that the Islamic State destroyed last year in the Syrian town of Palmyra.
State Department issues travel alert "to and throughout Europe"
...The State Department warned Americans about potential risks to travel in Europe. "Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants and transportation," it said in a statement. Officials advised U.S. citizens to "exercise vigilance" in public places or on mass transportation and to take "particular caution" during religious events or large events.
...The State Department warned Americans about potential risks to travel in Europe. "Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites, restaurants and transportation," it said in a statement. Officials advised U.S. citizens to "exercise vigilance" in public places or on mass transportation and to take "particular caution" during religious events or large events.
Palestinian FM urges EU to draw line between terror and his people's resistance to Israel
Palestinian shooting and stabbing attacks against Israelis are driven by despair over the “occupation,” Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad Maliki told European parliamentarians in Brussels on Tuesday as he condemned the two terror attacks that rocked the Belgian capital killing over 34 people.
Palestinian shooting and stabbing attacks against Israelis are driven by despair over the “occupation,” Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad Maliki told European parliamentarians in Brussels on Tuesday as he condemned the two terror attacks that rocked the Belgian capital killing over 34 people.
Experts Say U.S. Airports Vulnerable to Brussels-Style Attack
Two of the bombs that exploded in Brussels on Tuesday, part of a terrorist attack that killed at least 31 people and left more than 100 injured, were detonated in a place where the illusion of security masks a growing vulnerability: the airport departure terminal where fliers check in and drop off bags.
Two of the bombs that exploded in Brussels on Tuesday, part of a terrorist attack that killed at least 31 people and left more than 100 injured, were detonated in a place where the illusion of security masks a growing vulnerability: the airport departure terminal where fliers check in and drop off bags.
U.S. strikes al Qaeda training camp in Yemen, killing dozens
The U.S. military launched an air strike on Tuesday in the mountains of Yemen against a training camp run by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, killing dozens of its fighters, the Pentagon said.
The U.S. military launched an air strike on Tuesday in the mountains of Yemen against a training camp run by al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, killing dozens of its fighters, the Pentagon said.
Europeans ignored danger, criticised Israel instead: minister
An Israeli minister on Tuesday suggested Europeans had ignored the danger of "Islamic terror cells" and focused on criticising Israel instead, in a statement in response to the Brussels attacks.
An Israeli minister on Tuesday suggested Europeans had ignored the danger of "Islamic terror cells" and focused on criticising Israel instead, in a statement in response to the Brussels attacks.
U.S. officials believe more terrorists tied to Brussels attack are at large, plotting new strikes
Western intelligence officials believe there are “more than a handful” of Islamic State terrorists connected to the Brussels attacks who are still at large and plotting more attacks, a U.S. official told Yahoo News.
Western intelligence officials believe there are “more than a handful” of Islamic State terrorists connected to the Brussels attacks who are still at large and plotting more attacks, a U.S. official told Yahoo News.
Jesus' Time on Earth Was Not a Failure, Billy Graham Says
Jesus' time on earth before his resurrection was anything but a failure, the Rev. Billy Graham said in a recent post. Responding to a question posted to the "My Answers" portion of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's website, the 97-year-old religious leader said that only Jesus' enemies would have seen His time on earth as unsuccesful.
Jesus' time on earth before his resurrection was anything but a failure, the Rev. Billy Graham said in a recent post. Responding to a question posted to the "My Answers" portion of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's website, the 97-year-old religious leader said that only Jesus' enemies would have seen His time on earth as unsuccesful.
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