17 Mar 16
Commander of elite Iranian Quds Force meets secretly with Hamas delegation
General Qassem Suleimani, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force, reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the Palestinian resistance in a secret meeting with Hamas's delegation to Iran on Wednesday, al-Mayadeen Arab news site reported. The Palestinian delegation, headed by the chairman of Hamas's political bureau, Musa Abu Marzouk, met secretly with senior Iranian figures...
General Qassem Suleimani, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's Quds Force, reaffirmed Iran's commitment to the Palestinian resistance in a secret meeting with Hamas's delegation to Iran on Wednesday, al-Mayadeen Arab news site reported. The Palestinian delegation, headed by the chairman of Hamas's political bureau, Musa Abu Marzouk, met secretly with senior Iranian figures...
Kurds are planning a breakaway region in Syria, and it won’t go down well
Could a solution to Syria's woes be a dramatic decentralization of power? On Wednesday, Kurdish groups in Syria argued just that, proposing a plan under which the country's largely Kurdish north would become its own region — a model that could eventually be applied to the entire nation, supporters of the plan say.
Could a solution to Syria's woes be a dramatic decentralization of power? On Wednesday, Kurdish groups in Syria argued just that, proposing a plan under which the country's largely Kurdish north would become its own region — a model that could eventually be applied to the entire nation, supporters of the plan say.
Largest US coal miner Peabody warns of bankruptcy
Peabody Energy, the largest US coal miner, warned Wednesday that it may be forced to seek bankruptcy protection after missing a key debt payment. Just two months after the number-two miner Arch Coal fell into bankruptcy, Peabody said that due to operating losses and negative cash flows, it risked falling into default on its loans.
Peabody Energy, the largest US coal miner, warned Wednesday that it may be forced to seek bankruptcy protection after missing a key debt payment. Just two months after the number-two miner Arch Coal fell into bankruptcy, Peabody said that due to operating losses and negative cash flows, it risked falling into default on its loans.
Obama slaps new sanctions on North Korea after tests
President Barack Obama imposed sweeping new sanctions on North Korea on Wednesday intended to further isolate the country's leadership after recent actions by Pyongyang that have been seen by Washington and its allies as provocative.
President Barack Obama imposed sweeping new sanctions on North Korea on Wednesday intended to further isolate the country's leadership after recent actions by Pyongyang that have been seen by Washington and its allies as provocative.
Two suicide bombers kill 22 in Maiduguri, NE Nigeria
At least 22 people were killed in a twin suicide bombing at a mosque in northeast Nigeria Wednesday, prompting condemnation from President Muhammadu Buhari and stoking fresh fears about security.
At least 22 people were killed in a twin suicide bombing at a mosque in northeast Nigeria Wednesday, prompting condemnation from President Muhammadu Buhari and stoking fresh fears about security.
Palestinian shot dead in West Bank was Hamas fighter: party
Hamas's military wing said Wednesday one of its members was involved in an attack in the occupied West Bank, in what was thought to be the first such acknowledgement since a wave of violence began in October.
Hamas's military wing said Wednesday one of its members was involved in an attack in the occupied West Bank, in what was thought to be the first such acknowledgement since a wave of violence began in October.
Province due for Level 9 earthquake soon
Dr. Clague stated that investigative science is becoming more exact, and that we are coming close to the next Level 9 earthquake off the B.C. coast.
Dr. Clague stated that investigative science is becoming more exact, and that we are coming close to the next Level 9 earthquake off the B.C. coast.
16 Mar 16
Trump: I'm done with anymore debates
Donald Trump says he will not participate in the next GOP presidential debate on Monday in Utah because “we’ve had enough debates.” The front runner for the Republican presidential nomination said Wednesday on Fox News that he’s committed to a big speech the same night.
Donald Trump says he will not participate in the next GOP presidential debate on Monday in Utah because “we’ve had enough debates.” The front runner for the Republican presidential nomination said Wednesday on Fox News that he’s committed to a big speech the same night.
European Central Bank to Launch New Stimulus Program
Draghi’s own newly enacted stimulus, designed to boost Europe out of persistent economic malaise, not only takes a few pages out of the Bernanke playbook, it moves central banking into entirely new, much more overtly socialist territory than even Bernanke could have envisioned.
Draghi’s own newly enacted stimulus, designed to boost Europe out of persistent economic malaise, not only takes a few pages out of the Bernanke playbook, it moves central banking into entirely new, much more overtly socialist territory than even Bernanke could have envisioned.
Thousands Worldwide Unite in Reading of Shema Prayer to Save Israel
A global reading of the Shema, the declaration of accepting God’s rule, will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, at 9:00 pm, Israeli local time, 3:00 pm EST. The reading of the Shema will come directly after the much-anticipated consecration of the Torah scroll written for the Messiah, which will be celebrated on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
A global reading of the Shema, the declaration of accepting God’s rule, will be held on Wednesday, March 16th, at 9:00 pm, Israeli local time, 3:00 pm EST. The reading of the Shema will come directly after the much-anticipated consecration of the Torah scroll written for the Messiah, which will be celebrated on Mount Zion in Jerusalem.
The origin of the Solar System in the field of a standing sound wave
According to the planetary origin conceptual model proposed in this paper, the protosun centre of the pre-solar nebula exploded, resulting in a shock wave that passed through it and then returned to the centre, generating a new explosion and shock wave.
According to the planetary origin conceptual model proposed in this paper, the protosun centre of the pre-solar nebula exploded, resulting in a shock wave that passed through it and then returned to the centre, generating a new explosion and shock wave.
Trump predicts riots if denied Republican presidential nomination
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, fresh off a string of election victories, said on Wednesday he was confident he would get enough delegates to win his party's nomination and warned of unrest if it were denied to him.
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump, fresh off a string of election victories, said on Wednesday he was confident he would get enough delegates to win his party's nomination and warned of unrest if it were denied to him.
COMET BRIGHTENS AS IT APPROACHES EARTH
On March 21st, Comet 252P/LINEAR will make a close approach to Earth--only 0.036 AU (5.4 million km) away. This is the fifth closest cometary approach on record and, as a result, the normally dim comet could become an easy target for backyard telescopes.
On March 21st, Comet 252P/LINEAR will make a close approach to Earth--only 0.036 AU (5.4 million km) away. This is the fifth closest cometary approach on record and, as a result, the normally dim comet could become an easy target for backyard telescopes.
Nazi Waffen SS veterans join ultranationalist march in Latvia
Several hundred ultranationalists, including seven veterans of Nazi Germany’s Waffen SS, marched through Riga on the independence day of the Baltic nation of Latvia.
Several hundred ultranationalists, including seven veterans of Nazi Germany’s Waffen SS, marched through Riga on the independence day of the Baltic nation of Latvia.
US marijuana industry may reach $44 billion by 2020 - report
The sale of cannabis could infuse up to $44 billion into the US economy by the end of the decade, according to the annual report from Marijuana Business Daily posted on Monday.
The sale of cannabis could infuse up to $44 billion into the US economy by the end of the decade, according to the annual report from Marijuana Business Daily posted on Monday.
EU interested in buying Israeli natural gas
An EU representative met with Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz Wednesday morning to discuss a timeline for the developement of Israel's offshore natural gas supply.
An EU representative met with Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz Wednesday morning to discuss a timeline for the developement of Israel's offshore natural gas supply.
Judicial Watch Wants to Question Hillary’s Muslim Aide on Emails
The watchdog group Judicial Watch on Tuesday filed a plan for “narrowly tailored discovery” into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s email matter with a federal court. Judicial Watch’s discovery plan seeks the testimony of eight current and former State Department officials, including Clinton’s two top aides at the State Department Huma Abedin and Cheryl Mills.
The watchdog group Judicial Watch on Tuesday filed a plan for “narrowly tailored discovery” into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s email matter with a federal court. Judicial Watch’s discovery plan seeks the testimony of eight current and former State Department officials, including Clinton’s two top aides at the State Department Huma Abedin and Cheryl Mills.
Mexico governor floats idea of medical opium growing to reduce drug violence
A senior Mexican official has said legalizing cultivation of opium poppies for medicinal purposes might help reduce violence in one of the regions most affected by brutal drug gangs that have ravaged the country for years. Hector Astudillo, governor of Guerrero, one of the most violent states in Mexico, told Milenio television it was worth at least exploring the possibility of allowing cultivation.
A senior Mexican official has said legalizing cultivation of opium poppies for medicinal purposes might help reduce violence in one of the regions most affected by brutal drug gangs that have ravaged the country for years. Hector Astudillo, governor of Guerrero, one of the most violent states in Mexico, told Milenio television it was worth at least exploring the possibility of allowing cultivation.
Royal Navy to hold 'Robot Wars' exercise featuring drones and unmanned underwater vehicles off the Scottish coast
Britain's Royal Navy will hold its first ever 'robot wars' this autumn, it has emerged. The 'large-scale' demonstration, dubbed 'Unmanned Warrior 2016', will take place off the west coast of Scotland in October. It will feature the latest autonomous system technologies, including vehicles and sensors that operate in the air, on the surface and underwater.
Britain's Royal Navy will hold its first ever 'robot wars' this autumn, it has emerged. The 'large-scale' demonstration, dubbed 'Unmanned Warrior 2016', will take place off the west coast of Scotland in October. It will feature the latest autonomous system technologies, including vehicles and sensors that operate in the air, on the surface and underwater.
Dog owners warned about new tick disease
Dog owners in the UK are being warned about an outbreak of an animal disease that is carried by ticks. It is the first time that experts have established an outbreak of babesiosis in the country. In Essex, one dog has died and three others are still seriously ill after contracting the disease.
Dog owners in the UK are being warned about an outbreak of an animal disease that is carried by ticks. It is the first time that experts have established an outbreak of babesiosis in the country. In Essex, one dog has died and three others are still seriously ill after contracting the disease.
'Artificial earthquake' detected in North Korea
A small artificial earthquake has been detected in North Korea, according to South Korean officials who say it was probably due to "blasting work". Meteorological officials registered the 2.2 magnitude quake at 1230 local time (0330 GMT) around 34km (21 miles) south-east of the capital, Pyongyang.
A small artificial earthquake has been detected in North Korea, according to South Korean officials who say it was probably due to "blasting work". Meteorological officials registered the 2.2 magnitude quake at 1230 local time (0330 GMT) around 34km (21 miles) south-east of the capital, Pyongyang.
US accuses Israel of expropriating 2,342 dunams in the Jordan Valley
The United States on Tuesday accused Israel of “expropriating land” in the Jordan Valley after it reclassified as state land 2,342 dunams (578 acres) near the Palestinian city of Jericho. The property in Area C of the West Bank is located within the boundaries of the Megilot Regional Council and borders both sides of Route 1 as it heads down to the Dead Sea.
The United States on Tuesday accused Israel of “expropriating land” in the Jordan Valley after it reclassified as state land 2,342 dunams (578 acres) near the Palestinian city of Jericho. The property in Area C of the West Bank is located within the boundaries of the Megilot Regional Council and borders both sides of Route 1 as it heads down to the Dead Sea.
'PA will never allow IDF to conduct hot pursuits after terrorists into Area A of West Bank'
The Palestinian Authority has not agreed - and won't in the future - to allow the IDF to conduct 'hot pursuits' (after terrorists) into Area A in the West Bank, the Palestinian daily Al-Quds reported Wednesday. Quoting an unnamed senior PA security official, the paper said that the PA has been seeking to regain full control over Area A according to a defined and short timetable.
The Palestinian Authority has not agreed - and won't in the future - to allow the IDF to conduct 'hot pursuits' (after terrorists) into Area A in the West Bank, the Palestinian daily Al-Quds reported Wednesday. Quoting an unnamed senior PA security official, the paper said that the PA has been seeking to regain full control over Area A according to a defined and short timetable.
Senior IS commander dies of wounds from US strike in Syria
Omar al-Shishani, a top Islamic State commander who was a magnet for fighters from the former Soviet Union, has died of wounds suffered in a U.S. airstrike in Syria, a senior Iraqi intelligence official and the head of a Syrian activist group said Tuesday.
Omar al-Shishani, a top Islamic State commander who was a magnet for fighters from the former Soviet Union, has died of wounds suffered in a U.S. airstrike in Syria, a senior Iraqi intelligence official and the head of a Syrian activist group said Tuesday.
Bus blast kills 15 government employees in northwest Pakistan
At least fifteen people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus carrying government employees in the volatile northwest Pakistani frontier city of Peshawar on Wednesday, officials said.
At least fifteen people were killed when a bomb exploded on a bus carrying government employees in the volatile northwest Pakistani frontier city of Peshawar on Wednesday, officials said.
German FM: Refugees Who Come Must Reject Anti-Semitism
Germany's foreign minister says refugees who find shelter in his country must reject anti-Semitism. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Tuesday that whoever comes to Germany has to accept that "anti-Semitism is against our constitution, against our civilization — against everything we believe in and everything we have learned."
Germany's foreign minister says refugees who find shelter in his country must reject anti-Semitism. Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier says Tuesday that whoever comes to Germany has to accept that "anti-Semitism is against our constitution, against our civilization — against everything we believe in and everything we have learned."
North Korea sentences US tourist to 15 years in prison
North Korea's highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor on Wednesday for subversion. He allegedly attempted to steal a propaganda banner from a restricted area of his hotel at the request of an acquaintance who wanted to hang it in her church.
North Korea's highest court sentenced an American tourist to 15 years in prison with hard labor on Wednesday for subversion. He allegedly attempted to steal a propaganda banner from a restricted area of his hotel at the request of an acquaintance who wanted to hang it in her church.
Brussels raid: High alert after Paris-linked raid
Brussels remains on high alert as a major police operation continues following a raid linked to November's Islamist attacks in Paris. Up to two suspects are thought to be on the run after police raided a flat in the suburb of Forest.
Brussels remains on high alert as a major police operation continues following a raid linked to November's Islamist attacks in Paris. Up to two suspects are thought to be on the run after police raided a flat in the suburb of Forest.
Ryan confronts budget meltdown
The House Republican budget is in trouble. Speaker Paul Ryan’s Republican leadership team knows it. Most members of the House are acutely aware of it. And most of them even realize how bad it will look. The same party that dreamed up “No Budget, No Pay” to shame Democrats for skipping their fiscal blueprint might now take a pass on its own.
The House Republican budget is in trouble. Speaker Paul Ryan’s Republican leadership team knows it. Most members of the House are acutely aware of it. And most of them even realize how bad it will look. The same party that dreamed up “No Budget, No Pay” to shame Democrats for skipping their fiscal blueprint might now take a pass on its own.
N Korea will soon test nuclear warheads, Kim Jong-un says
Kim Jong-un has said North Korea will soon conduct tests of nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles. He said the tests would "enhance the reliance" of the North's nuclear attack capability, state media reported.
Kim Jong-un has said North Korea will soon conduct tests of nuclear warheads and ballistic missiles. He said the tests would "enhance the reliance" of the North's nuclear attack capability, state media reported.
No comments:
Post a Comment