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Update: On Saturday, September 5th, 2020, the founder, administrator, and head moderator of this forum, Valerie S., went Home to be with the Lord.  Her obituary can be found on https://memorials.demarcofuneralhomes.com/valerie-skrzyniak/4321619/index.php.

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1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

   For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.  For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:  Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord.  Wherefore comfort one another with these words.     

​​​​​​​2 Timothy 4:7-8
For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing
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China Unveils 'Trumpian' Tariffs On All Foreign Goods
Having glad-handed with President Obama just this morning, and complained of a "sluggish global economy," that ironically his credit-fuelled mal-investment maelstrom enabled via its deflationary forces, Chinese President Xi appears to have moved on from currency wars to protectionism as WSJ reports China is tightening its grip on cross-border e-commerce, imposing a new tax system on all overseas purchases. While Trumpian tariffs are dismissed as crazy talk by America's establishment, it seems China took first-mover advantage to boost "Made-in-China" products at the expense of the rest of the world.

Olympics In Doubt As Brazil Sports Minister Quits, Rio Governor Says "This Is The Worst Situation I've Ever Seen"
In less than five months, Brazil is expected to host the Summer Olympics. If you follow LatAm politics, you know that that is an absolute joke. Last summer, the country descended into political turmoil and the economy sank into what might as well be a depression. Nine months later, inflation is running in the double digits, output is in freefall, and unemployment is soaring. On Wednesday, the government reported its widest primary budget deficit in history and less than 24 hours later, the central bank delivered a dire outlook for growth and inflation.

German historian accuses AP of Nazi collaboration
Historian Harriet Scharnberg claims the Associated Press reached agreement with Hitler's regime that it could not publish information that might weaken the Third Reich, while the Nazis used AP photos for anti-Semitic propaganda.

Pentagon Confirms New North Korean ICBM
North Korea has developed a new long-range mobile intercontinental ballistic missile that the Pentagon says moves the country’s leader Kim Jong Un closer to the goal of building missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland with nuclear warheads. The new missile is called the KN-14 by the Pentagon and is a longer-range variant of the KN-08 road-mobile ICBM first made public in 2012.

Islamic Military Alliance Vows To "Dry Up Terrorists"
He also said the attendance of 39 Muslim nations, not all of which were members of the coalition, "sends a strong message on importance and nature of the alliance," adding that such force is needed in the face of "ISIS recreating Muslims and Arabs to put them in confrontation with the world."

Forget 'Waiting 20-25 Years': Dutch PM Says Ukraine Can Never Join EU
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte says that Ukraine should never be allowed to join the European Union.

CIA fighting the Pentagon in Syria
The fractured situation in Syria is looking even more bleak as forces allied with different parts of the US defense establishment are fighting against each other. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Kurdish-dominated Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which is supported by the Pentagon, has been clashing with the CIA-backed Arab Fursan al-Haq militia near Aleppo.

German historian accuses AP of Nazi collaboration
Historian Harriet Scharnberg claims the Associated Press reached agreement with Hitler's regime that it could not publish information that might weaken the Third Reich, while the Nazis used AP photos for anti-Semitic propaganda.

Bionic heart patch to mend a broken heart
Israeli scientists have developed a proof-of-concept bionic patch to monitor and repair diseased hearts. Ben Gruber reports. (Video)

Israel cuts power to Jericho over ongoing PA debt
With more than 1.7 billion shekels of unpaid electric bills, Israel will slash power supply to Jericho beginning Thursday.

1st time ever: UN head to be selected after open debates
Candidates for the UN Secretary General’s office will for the first time have to present their agendas at a series of open and informal debates later this year. The move is designed to make the selection process more transparent and unbiased.

Russia, US agree to dethrone Assad, send him into exile
According to the Al-Hayat pan-Arab newspaper in London, Russia has agreed to a long-standing demand of Syrian opposition forces that Assad be removed from power.

Russia vows ‘totally asymmetrical’ response to major US troop build-up in Europe
Russia’s envoy to NATO has vowed a “totally asymmetrical” response if the alliance stands by a plan to deploy new armored units to Eastern Europe. Citing Russian “aggression” as a pretext, the US has announced “continuous troop rotations” starting 2017.

Reports of explosion/bomb threat at Sweden's second-largest airport, Landvetter
Reports have emerged of an explosion in the domestic area of Sweden's Landvetter airport. The hall has been evacuated, according to local media. The airport, located outside Gothenburg, received a bomb threat in the morning. As a result, police were placed in high visibility areas, police spokesperson Peter Adlersson told Expressen.

Moderate earthquake, 5 mag has occurred near Calama in Chile
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5 (ml/mb) has occurred on Thursday, 41 kilometers (25 miles) from Calama in Chile. The temblor was picked up at 04:53:28 / 4:53 am (local time epicenter). A tsunami warning has not been issued.

Scottish mosque figures linked to banned sectarian group
Leading figures at two Scottish mosques have held office in a proscribed organisation, the BBC can reveal. Sipah-e-Sahaba (SSP) has previously committed massacres in Pakistan. Head of religious events at Glasgow Central Mosque Sabir Ali and the leader of Polwarth Mosque in Edinburgh Hafiz Abdul Hamid have both occupied senior positions in its UK branch.

Central African Republic abuse: UN looks into 'bestiality' report
UN officials say they are investigating "extremely troubling" claims of sexual abuse by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR). Last year, there were 69 allegations of child rape and other sexual offences by peacekeepers from 10 missions. One advocacy group says it has passed on new reports to the UN that a soldier made four girls have sex with a dog.

US, Russia come to agreement on Assad's departure from Syrian presidency
The United States and Russia have agreed to let Syrian President Bashar Assad seek refuge in another country as part of a future political solution... An unnamed senior diplomatic source with knowledge of the agreement told al-Hayat that US Secretary of State John Kerry has already informed a number of his Arab counterparts on the understanding, but stressed that "the timing of the move and its political context is still not clear."

New York City Rat Problem Out Of Control? Subway Rodent Attacks 7 Train Rider
It's the stuff of New Yorkers' nightmares. New York City's growing rat problem became a personal crisis for one subway rider this week after he woke up on the train to find a large rat crawling up his body and onto his neck.

At least 5 killed in raid after Pakistan attack
Pakistani counterterrorism police killed at least five people Wednesday and arrested scores more in what it described as an intensified crackdown following a suicide bombing at a public park in the eastern city of Lahore.

Why the Fed rate talk was 'a bunch of nonsense'
The Federal Reserve was never hiking rates four times this year. Investors didn't believe it, and now Fed Chair Janet Yellen has all but explicitly acknowledged it.

Coalition has 'momentum' against IS group: Pentagon official
A top Pentagon official on Wednesday said Islamic State jihadists in Iraq and Syria are losing the lengthy fight against the US-led coalition, even as the jihadists continue to mount attacks overseas like the one in Brussels last week.

French minister compares veiled women to 'negroes who supported slavery'
A French government minister on Wednesday compared women who wear the veil to "negroes who supported slavery" amid a backlash against the growing trend for Muslim-orientated fashion.


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Russia Doubling Nuclear Warheads
Russia is doubling the number of its strategic nuclear warheads on new missiles by deploying multiple reentry vehicles that have put Moscow over the limit set by the New START arms treaty, according to Pentagon officials.

Double Trouble: Sweden Launches Crackdown on Terrorism Amid Soaring Crime
Sweden, which has been dubbed a "jihadist paradise," has finally introduced new legislation designed to crack down on Islamic radicalism, as new fears of terrorist attacks grows across Europe.

North Korea threatens 'nuclear storm' against China as ally makes pact with US
In a letter which reportedly condemns Beijing’s part in the sanctions, the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of North Korea has commanded its people to actively confront China with a “nuclear storm”. The letter was obtained by the Daily NK but could not be independently verified.

Nazi doctor Mengele's remains to be used for experiments
Brazilian doctor Daniel Romero Muniz receives permission to use the remains of the infamous 'angel of death' from Auschwitz to train medical students.

Al Arabiya TV closes Beirut office amid Saudi tensions with Lebanon
The Saudi-owned television news channel Al Arabiya has shut its offices in Lebanon and dismissed 27 employees, two of its journalists said on Friday, in a sudden move that comes amid political tensions between Riyadh and Beirut. Saudi Arabia has already cut $3 billion in military aid to Lebanon after the Lebanese government failed to condemn an attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran in January.

Syrian refugees face mass expulsion
"Turkish authorities have been rounding up and expelling groups of around 100 Syrian men, women and children to Syria on a near-daily basis since mid-January," Amnesty said.

4.7 Earthquake North Of Hawaii, No Tsunami
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck in the ocean 52 miles north northeast of Honoka’a. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reported that a destructive tsunami was not produced by the earthquake.

Does a Weakening El Niño Mean a More Dangerous 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season?
Klotzbach found that the chance of a U.S. hurricane impact rises dramatically in a La Niña or neutral (neither El Niño or La Niña) season compared to an El Niño season. Over twice as many hurricanes impact the United States in La Nina years vs. El Nino years

Multiple Tornadoes Touch Down in Mississippi, Alabama; Teen Dies in Wreck on Wet Road
Multiple tornadoes were reported in Mississippi and Alabama Thursday evening as a multi-day round of severe weather clobbered the South, and the threat persisted Friday morning into Georgia.

Magnitude 6 Earthquake Shakes Central Japan, No Tsunami Threat
An magnitude 6 earthquake struck off the coast of central Japan at 11:39 a.m. local time today, halting bullet trains and triggering an early warning alert. No tsunami warning was issued and there were no immediate reports of damage.

Was 'Trump 2016' Prophesied in the 19th Century?
Dutch politician and historian Guillaume Groen van Prinsterer (1801-1876) is credited with what seems an eerily prescient foreshadowing of the bizarre phenomenon that is "Trump 2016."

The Real One Percent Strikes Again
The real one percent, as opposed to the fake one percent touted by Bernie Sanders (I-VT), raised its ugly head in Georgia on Monday, when “conservative” Republican Governor Nathan Deal collapsed under pressure. He vetoed a bill respecting the freedom and rights of Christians and other religious believers who oppose the gay-rights agenda.

North Korea nuclear tests: US and China to co-operate
China and the United States will work together to try to prevent further missile tests by North Korea, US President Barack Obama says. In recent weeks, North Korea has carried out a hydrogen bomb test and repeatedly test-fired missiles. Mr Obama met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a nuclear summit in Washington on Thursday.

Children in Pakistan are learning disturbing things about other religions in school
In recent years in government-approved schools, students are using textbooks that teach hostility towards all forms of thought and expression – except orthodox Sunni Islam.

Turkish president threatens to sue those who insult him
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned on Thursday that he will continue to sue critics who insult him in Turkey, where journalists and other critics of the president have been imprisoned.

Virginia trooper killed in shooting at Greyhound bus station in Richmond
A Virginia State Police trooper on a training exercise for a criminal interdiction squad was killed and two civilians were wounded when a man the officer had just begun to question opened fire Thursday afternoon inside a Greyhound Bus Station near downtown Richmond, authorities said.

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Christians Are Still Persecuted Around the World. Here's Where.
Last Sunday's Easter bombing in Pakistan targeting Christians should come as no surprise—Christians are persecuted around the globe.

What If Israel Didn't Have Nuclear Weapons?
Since the early 1970s, Israel has informally maintained a nuclear deterrent. In order to prevent the activation of a variety of legal instruments that would disrupt Israeli relations with the United States and Europe, Israel has not acknowledged the program. It remains, however, the worst-kept secret in international politics.

At least 31 reported killed in fighting between Armenian, Azerbaijani forces
At least 30 soldiers and a boy were reported killed as heavy fighting erupted Saturday between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

About 40 bodies reportedly found in mass grave in Palmyra
Syrian engineering teams and popular defense groups uncovered a mass grave in a neighborhood in the newly recaptured ancient city of Palmyra, Syria’s state-news agency reported Friday.

Nusra Front, Syrian rebels attack government forces near Aleppo, gain ground
Syrian rebels and the al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front have mounted an offensive against Syrian government forces and on Saturday took a strategic hill south of Aleppo from government control, a monitoring group said.

What Clinton Calls Smears Are Really Factual Criticisms
This Greenpeace activist from last night told her the truth … about she’s taken money from oil, gas, and energy companies,” Scarborough said. “That’s not a smear. That’s a question based on things that have happened on her record. Certainly it’s not Bernie Sanders and it‘s not the Greenpeace activists either.”

Hundreds of migrants chanting 'freedom' RAMPAGE through streets after breaking out of camp
A looming Turkey-EU deal which would see them either deported back to Turkey or held at detention centres sparked the mass exodus from the camp. In protest around 300 people - including women and children - broke down a razor wire fence keeping them caged in. As the rebellion broke out in the camp, clutching their belongings the migrants headed for the island’s port in a bid to board ferries to the Greek mainland.

US to Iran: ‘You Can Have Your Missiles and Buy Them With US Dollars’
The Obama administration, ever eager to hand out more benefits to the enemies of Israel, the United States, and the rest of Western Civilization, is now planning to help Iran obtain access to U.S. dollars — which will help Iran buy more on the international markets, the Wall Street Journal reports today.

Mississippi lawmakers approve religion bill amid gay-rights protests
"It's time that we stand up and do the work of the people and protect the freedoms that they enjoy," he said.

State Department halts review of Clinton emails at FBI request
"The internal review is on hold, pending completion of the FBI's work," she added." We'll reassess next steps after the FBI's work is complete."

Palmyra booby-trap: ISIS had 3,000 bombs rigged, ready to level entire city with one click
The Syrian army continues to stumble on mine-laden buildings as most of the neighborhoods in the city were booby-trapped with explosives. Besides infesting approaches to the city with mines, residential quarters were also trapped with explosives, which turned the whole town into a huge “delayed action mine.”

Syrian refugees face mass expulsion
Amnesty International accused Turkey on Friday of illegally forcing groups of Syrians to return to their conflict-torn country, saying the alleged expulsions showed the "fatal flaws" in a migrant deal agreed with the EU.

Report: Mass grave found in Syria's Palmyra after city recaptured from Islamic State
Syrian troops found a mass grave containing around 40 bodies in Palmyra city, captured from Islamic State last Sunday, Syrian state news agency SANA said on Friday. SANA said the grave, which contained many women and children, was in the north-eastern edge of Palmyra. Some of the bodies had been beheaded.

Austria wants to deploy soldiers on Italy border, defense minister says
Austria plans to deploy soldiers at the Brenner border with Italy to stem an expected increase in migrants trying to get to northern Europe, Defense Minister Hans Peter Doskozil told a German newspaper on Saturday.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hits northeast of Chignik Lake, Alaska
Washington: An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale hit 100 km northeast of Chignik Lake, Alaska around 8.50 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said.

Holes in the Sun Are Threatening to Throw Birds, GPS Off Course
Birds flying north for the spring and humans relying on global positioning satellites to navigate could get a little lost this weekend. Three coronal holes spread across the sun are pointing at the Earth. As a result, a minor geomagnetic storm alert has been issued for Saturday by the U.S. Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, Colorado, and the Space Weather Operations Centre of the U.K. Met Office in Exeter.

Nuclear terrorist attack would 'change our world', says Obama
The threat from terrorists trying to launch a nuclear attack that would "change our world" is real, President Barack Obama has said. The world has taken "concrete" steps to prevent nuclear terrorism, he told the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington. But the so-called Islamic State (IS) obtaining a nuclear weapon is "one of the greatest threats to global security," he added.

Putin calls for end to Nagorno-Karabakh clashes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an end to fighting after clashes broke out in the disputed Caucasus region of Nagorno-Karabakh. TV pictures showed a burned out vehicle and craters after a night of gunfire and heavy shelling. Azerbaijan and Armenia accused each other of starting the fighting, with both sides reporting casualties.

Migrant crisis: Concern rises as EU-Turkey deal looms
There is growing concern over a lack of preparation for the plan to send migrants back from Greece to Turkey, two days before it goes into effect. A BBC correspondent who has been to one of the registration sites in Turkey says there are few signs it is ready. The UN and rights groups have expressed fears about migrant welfare and whether some may be forced back into Syria.

Pakistan honour killings on the rise, report reveals
Nearly 1,100 women were killed in Pakistan last year by relatives who believed they had dishonoured their families, the country's independent Human Rights Commission says. In its annual report the commission said 900 more women suffered sexual violence and nearly 800 took, or tried to take, their own lives. In 2014 about 1,000 women died in honour-related attacks and 869 in 2013.

Somalia al-Shabab: US drone strike targets militant chief
The US military says it has targeted a vehicle carrying three al-Shabab militants in a drone strike in Somalia. A Pentagon spokesman named the main target as Hassan Ali Dhoore, accused of organising recent bomb attacks in which US personnel were killed. US officials say they are still assessing the results of the strike near Jilib, which is close to the border with Kenya.

'We have four Israeli prisoners of war in our custody,' Hamas says
The Islamist group Hamas publicly acknowledged on Friday that it is holding the remains of two Israeli soldiers and also has in its custody two Israeli nationals who went missing in the Gaza Strip. The group's military wing, Izzadin Kassam Brigades, released a televised statement...saying Israel will have to make concessions if it wants... information about the conditions of the "four prisoners of war."

US: We are 'concerned' about Israel destroying Palestinian homes in east J'lem, West Bank
The United States is "concerned" about Israel's demolition of Arab buildings in east Jerusalem and the West Bank, a State Department spokeswoman said on Friday, adding that it raised questions about Israel's commitment to a two-state political solution ...So far this year, Israeli forces have destroyed or dismantled around 400 homes and other structures across the West Bank, more than in the whole of 2015.

Mass grave found in Syria's Palmyra after city recaptured from Islamic State
Syrian troops found a mass grave containing around 40 bodies in Palmyra city, captured from Islamic State last Sunday, Syrian state news agency SANA said on Friday. SANA said the grave, which contained many women and children, was in the north-eastern edge of Palmyra. Some of the bodies had been beheaded.

Israeli Navy sinks suspected smuggling boat off of Gaza coast
Israel's Navy sunk a suspected smuggling boat that was approaching the coast of the Gaza Strip...Saturday... The IDF spotted a suspicious fishing boat loaded with sacs approaching Gaza from the direction of Egypt and called for the vessel to stop. The IDF fired warning shots...the crew began to throw the contents...overboard and then the crew itself jumped into the sea...at which point the IDF opened fire and sank it.

Rev. Graham on ‘Bathroom Bills’: ‘It Sets The Stage for Pedophiles and Predators … All Manner of Evil’
Commenting on the push by LGBT activists to create laws allowing transgenders and people who are “gender fluid” – denying their biology -- to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice, Reverend Franklin Graham said it was “abhorrent” and “sets the stage for pedophiles and predators” and “all manner of evil.”

British police tricked terror suspect into handing over phone, source says
British police mounted an elaborate undercover operation to seize a terror suspect's cellphone before it could lock and potentially become inaccessible, a source close to the investigation told CNN on Friday.

The White-Guy Jobs Deficit
Anyone wondering why so many white, middle-aged men are drawn to anti-establishment rhetoric of the Donald Trump variety should take a look at the latest jobs report: They’re still having a hard time getting back to work.

Atheists distribute 'Satanic activity book' to students
Atheists are providing pamphlets on topics like sex in the Bible, problems with the Ten Commandments and a Satanic activity book to middle and high school students in a rural Colorado district.

Turkey Forcibly Sending War Refugees Back to Syria, Amnesty Reports
Turkey has been rounding up and forcibly sending back about 100 Syrian refugees nearly every day since January, according to a new report by Amnesty International.


Vietnam parliament swears in top policeman as president
Vietnam's parliament swore in Tran Dai Quang as president on Saturday, elevating the head of a controversial internal security agency to one of the communist nation's most powerful political posts.

State Department halts review of Clinton emails at FBI request
The U.S. State Department has suspended plans for an internal review of whether classified information was properly handled in former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's emails at the request of the FBI, a spokeswoman said on Friday.

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Boy tests positive for Ebola in latest Liberia flare-up
A five-year-old boy tested positive for Ebola in Liberia just days after his mother died of the virus in the second flare-up to hit West Africa in recent weeks, the health ministry said on Sunday.

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca leak reveals elite's tax havens
A huge leak of confidential documents has revealed how the rich and powerful use tax havens to hide their wealth. Eleven million documents were leaked from one of the world's most secretive companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients launder money, dodge sanctions and evade tax.

North Korea says under Leningrad-style siege from US
North Korea's top military body has accused US-led "hostile forces" of laying siege to the country like Leningrad in World War II and Cuba during the Cold War missile crisis.

First Passenger Flight Takes Off from Brussels Airport Since Terror Attack EMILY SHAPIRO,Good Morning America 6 hours ago Comments Like Reblog
The Brussels Airport partially reopened Sunday, with the first passenger flight taking off around 1:40 p.m. local time, 12 days after a deadly terrorist attack rocked one of the airport's departure halls. The limited passenger service began with three Brussels Airlines flights.

Up to a Million Americans May Lose Food Stamps as States Restore Pre-Recession Requirements
Hundreds of thousands of people could soon lose food stamps as states reimpose time limits and work requirements that were suspended in recent years because of high unemployment, state officials and advocates for the poor said Friday.

Egyptian officials ask Hamas about missing Israelis
Senior Egyptian intelligence officials have reportedly made inquiries about the IDF soldiers who were killed during Operation Protective Edge and then snatched by Hamas, London-based al Araby al Jadeed reported on Sunday. The Egyptian officials said that they discussed the fate of the "missing Israeli soldiers" with Hamas...

Obama: Iran not following 'spirit' of deal
President Obama on Friday criticized Iranian leaders for undermining the “spirit” of last year’s historic nuclear agreement, even as they stick to the “letter” of the pact. In comments following the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, Obama denied speculation that the United States would ease rules preventing dollars from being used in financial transactions with Iran...

Syrian Alawites distance themselves from Assad
In a deeply unusual move, leaders of President Bashar al-Assad's Alawite sect in Syria have released a document, obtained by the BBC, that distances themselves from his regime and outlines what kind of future they wish for the country after five years of civil war. The community and religious leaders say they hope to "shine a light" on the Alawites after a long period of secrecy, at what they call "an important moment" in their history.

Greece challenges IMF over 'debt transcript leak'
Greece has demanded an explanation from the IMF over a leaked conversation in which top officials allegedly discuss the Greek bailout. A transcript, published by Wikileaks, shows the officials discussing ways of putting pressure on Greece, Germany and the EU to get them to wrap up talks. One of those quoted suggests a crisis "event" may be needed to force a conclusion.

IAF 'very disturbed by significant rise in ballistic threat'
The Israel Air Force is "highly disturbed" by the drastic rise in the threat of ballistic missiles to Israel, and the ongoing Middle Eastern arms race, a senior air force official said on Sunday. Speaking at a conference in Tel Aviv... Brig.-Gen. Tal Kelman, Chief of Staff in the Israel Air Force (IAF), provided a glimpse into the central challenges engaging air force command.

Pot activists smoke outside the White House
Activists smoked marijuana outside the White House to send their message that the drug shouldn't be considered dangerous. Protesters planned to display a 51-foot-long inflatable "joint" at Saturday's demonstration. However, protest organizer Adam Eidinger said the Secret Service wouldn't allow it, citing security concerns.



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Was There A Run On The Bank? JPM Caps Some ATM Withdrawals
Under the auspices of "protecting clients from criminal activity," JPMorgan Chase has decided to impose withdrawal limits on certain ATM transactions. As WSJ reports, following the bank's ATM modification to enable $100-bills to be dispensed with no limit, some customers started pulling out tens of thousands of dollars at a time. This apparent bank run has prompted Jamie Dimon to cap ATM withdrawals at $1,000 per card daily for non-customers.

Panama Papers: Mossack Fonseca 'helped firms subject to sanctions'
he Panama legal firm at the heart of a massive data leak kept clients who were subject to international sanctions, documents show. Mossack Fonseca worked with 33 individuals or companies who have been placed under sanctions by the US Treasury, including companies based in Iran, Zimbabwe and North Korea.

EU begins shipping migrants in Greece back to Turkey
The European Union began offloading its refugee crisis onto its Turkish neighbors Monday, sending back more than 200 migrants in the first stage of a plan to deport thousands that has drawn condemnation from human rights groups.

Afghan forces' retreat in Helmand should help battle Taliban: minister
The surprise withdrawal of Afghan forces from parts of Helmand province may leave large areas under Taliban control, but it should bolster the defenses of the volatile southern region, the country's top defense official said.

Brazil impeachment battle rests on a handful of votes
With neither side commanding enough firm support in the battle to impeach Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, the outcome of a crucial vote in Congress this month may boil down to a handful of no-shows and abstentions.

The man who ran the world's largest army was just charged with taking $12 million in bribes
China’s former top general who used to run the world’s largest army has been charged with taking bribes totalling 80 million yuan (HK$96 million), a source close to senior military officials told the South China Morning Post.

North Korea claims attacks on US will kill more than 9/11 in latest chilling threat
North Korea has claimed they will kill more people in America than the September 11 attacks. A ranting article in the hermit Stalinist nation's state-run publication DPRK Today said their weapons are trained on the White House, the Pentagon and other vital strategic locations.

Rivlin: If Abbas is serious, I am ready to meet with him
President Reuven Rivlin on Monday met at his residence with Foreign Minister of Czech Republic, Lubomír Zaorálek, who is visiting Israel. The two discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of security, economy and trade.

UPDATED: UK Cuts Funding of Anti-Israel, Pro-BDS Charity
The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has announced that it withholds its support for War on Want, one of the sponsors of last February’s Israeli Apartheid Week, The Telegraph reported.

Speaker of the US House to Israel: “We Stand Shoulder to Shoulder With You”
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Paul Ryan stressed that the US relationship with Israel is more important than ever at a meeting this morning, April 4, at the Knesset with Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein. “We will work shoulder to shoulder with you against threats,“ Speaker Ryan said. “That’s why I came here and this is the point I wanted to stress.”

The European Union Can Go Straight to Hell
“It takes two to tango. It takes the Palestinians also.” But it is important for Israel not to be seen as undermining a two-state solution, he said. “If more effort is put into showing a will to move forward and to obtain progress in this process, it would greatly weaken the BDS movement.”

At least 45 killed in Pakistan as heavy rain causes roofs to collapse
At least 45 people have been killed and 34 injured after heavy rain across north-west Pakistan caused the roofs of dozens of homes to collapse, officials have said. The deaths were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province during a downpour that began on Saturday night, a provincial disaster management agency spokesman said on Sunday.

Models of SPF and SWS Triggering Earthquakes Continue to Prove Significant in 2014 and 2015 Published April 3rd, 2016
The solar polar fields, solar wind speed, and coronal hole IMF appear relevant for triggering the largest earthquakes. The foundational models using SPF and SWS prove valuable in 2014 and 2015, and the events during that time encourage the further investigation of the earth-sun connection, and it was vital that our previous observations and statistical models be verified into the future – two years later the model accuracy remains robust.

Ties between Germany and Russia enter new chill
The rape case is indicative of the mutual suspicion that officials from both countries say extends to the highest levels of government. At the root of those tensions lie opposing visions for Europe and the Middle East. Those rival visions have led to clashes at diplomatic negotiating tables, in cyberspace and in the media.

Island Nation of Vanuatu Hit by 6.9 Magnitude Earthquake
The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck at 08:23 GMT, 253 miles north west of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. The USGS also said that the earthquake was fairly shallow, but no damage had been reported so far.

Armies Used by U.N. Fail Watchdog Group’s Test
The militaries of the 30 countries that provide the most soldiers and police officers to United Nations peacekeeping operations also are among those most susceptible to corruption, according to a study released Sunday by an anti-corruption monitoring organization. The organization, Transparency International...said that in its A-to-F grading for the armed forces of the top troop-contributing countries, only Italy scored higher than a D.

Iraq: Bomb attacks 'kill at least 25' across the country
At least 25 people have been killed and dozens wounded in a series of bomb attacks across Iraq, reports say. As many as 10 suicide bombers carried out the attacks, according to media reports. The victims were said to be mostly members of the Iraqi security forces and allied Shia militias.

Panama Papers: Putin associates linked to 'money laundering'
A suspected money laundering ring involving close associates of Vladimir Putin has been uncovered in a leak of confidential documents. The billion-dollar operation was run by Bank Rossiya, which is subject to US and EU sanctions following Russia's annexation of Crimea. Evidence seen by BBC Panorama reveals for the first time how the bank operates.

Syria war: 'Islamic State' loses al-Qaryatain to government forces
Syrian forces and their allies have retaken the central town of al-Qaryatain from so-called Islamic State (IS), dealing a further strategic blow to the militant group, state media say. It comes days after IS was pushed out of the nearby ancient city of Palmyra. IS captured al-Qaryatain in August, and abducted hundreds of residents, including dozens of Christians. Many were later freed.

Pakistan floods kill at least 53 after heavy rains
At least 53 people have been killed by flash floods caused by torrential rain in northwest Pakistan, say officials. The rain began on Saturday bringing flooding to parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan provinces. Pre-monsoon rains often cause damage in rural Pakistan and officials said locals had been warned to leave their villages for safer places.

Heavy gunfire heard on streets of Congo capital
Heavy gunfire has been heard in the streets of Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, where security forces have been deployed. A police station and a government building were attacked on Monday morning in the Makelekele district. Reuters news agency reports that young opposition supporters were chanting "Sassou, leave!" in the same area.

Israel to cooperate with Iran, other Mideast powers on accelerator machine
Leaving politics aside, the governments of Israel, Jordan, Iran, Turkey, Pakistan, Cyprus, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority are cooperating so that by the middle of 2017, their scientists work together on SESAME, the first Synchrotron-light for Experimental Science and Applications in the Middle East.

US-Israel alliance needed now in light of ISIS, Iran threats, visiting US Speaker says
US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) visited the Knesset Monday, meeting with Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein on his first trip abroad in his new position. “That’s not a coincidence,” Ryan said of his choice of official visit. “I wanted to come to Israel first to emphasize how important the US’ commitment to Israel and strong friendship with Israel is to us.”

Rivlin calls for talks with Palestinians, says he would meet Abbas
President Reuven Rivlin spoke on Monday of the need for direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians and said he was willing to meet Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas to further this goal. "Without mutual trust between the sides there won't be negotiations and there won't be a solution," Rivlin said during a statement in the presence of visiting Czech Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek.

Hillary Clinton on Abortion: “The Unborn Person Doesn’t Have Constitutional Rights”
In a new interview today, pro-abortion presidential candidate Hillary Clinton couldn’t have made her radical abortion views more clear. Clinton said unborn children simply do not have any Constitutional rights, which would include the right to life.

World Islamic State executes 15 of its own near Raqqa, Syria: monitor
Islamic State has killed 15 of its members in the largest execution of the militant group's security services so far in Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday.


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Record Cold Temperatures Sweep Into Northeast; Another Arctic Blast on the Way
Record cold temperatures for early April have swept into some Northeast and Great Lakes cities to begin this week. Subzero readings were even observed near the Canadian border in northern Michigan, northern New York and northern Maine Tuesday morning.

The 50 Most Murderous Cities In The World
While America managed (for the first time) to get two cities on the world's Top 50 most murderous list, it is Brazil that takes the proverbial cake. Brazil has been in crisis for some time now, but even that does not explain how the venue for the 2016 Olympics is home to a mind-boggling 32 of the 50 most murderous cities in the world.

The TSA paid $1.4 million for an app that takes 10 minutes to develop
If you've flown across the country at any point in the past couple of years, you've probably come into contact with the Transportation Security Administration's Randomizer app on the iPad. It's an incredibly simplistic app that decides which lane you're going to stand in while you wait to pass through security. What you might not know is that the TSA paid $1.4 million for the app.

North Korea can put nuclear warhead on mid-range missile: South
North Korea can mount a nuclear warhead on a medium-range missile, a South Korean official said on Tuesday in a new assessment of the capability of a country that conducted its fourth nuclear test this year.

Feel it? 18 earthquakes recorded in Arizona
The Arizona Geological Survey (AZGS) said on March 29 a M 2.3 earthquake occurred 23 miles southwest of Littlefield, Arizona. AZGS said the earthquake resulted in a swarm of 18 small earthquakes that happened until April 3.

Egypt Up in Arms After Star of David Engraving Discovered in Ancient Temple
The ruins of a Roman Temple, dating back to the third century BCE, is the center of a storm of Egyptian controversy owing to a pair of six-pointed stars found engraved at the site. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the ruins are located on the Elephantine Island in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan.

What is the Divine Message of the Blood-Red Nile?
The photo, which shows the Nile as blood-red, generated an international buzz which even the most mainstream news outlets connected to the obvious association – the Bible. CBS News called the sight “Biblical”, saying it looked like “something from the Old Testament”, and Fox News drew “parallels to the first Biblical plague in Egypt.”

39 Percent of GOP 'Evangelical' Voters Don't Believe Bible Is Literal Word of God
Nearly four in 10 Republican voters who identify themselves as "born again" or "evangelical" don't believe the Bible is the literal Word of God. Pew Research published an analysis last week on the evangelical vote in the 2016 election season, using data accrued from the 20014 Religious Landscape Study. According to the 2014 data, 39 percent of self-identified evangelical voters in the Republican Party do not believe the Bible is literal Word of God.

2nd Temple Era Bronze Utensils Discovered in Migdal Excavations on Sea of Galilee
A decorated bronze incense scoop and a bronze jug were recently uncovered in archaeological excavations in Migdal, on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee. The Israel Antiquities Authority is leading archaeological excavations slated for the construction of a guesthouse at Migdal. The land is owned by Arke New Gate.

New book reveals Obama stopped plan to topple Assad
Obama did not allow the CIA to execute a plan, which would have sought to overthrow the Assad government in 2012, according to a new book by a former David Laux CIA agent. If the program had succeeded, it possibly could have stopped the rise of ISIS and the flow of refugees into Europe, fleeing the chaos in Syria.

Islamic State hints at attacks in London, Berlin and Rome
The Islamic State militant group released a video on Tuesday suggesting it may carry out further attacks in the West, naming London, Berlin and Rome as possible targets.

Former U.S. tax judge charged with cheating on her tax returns
"As a former tax court judge, Kroupa dealt regularly with individuals who cheated on their taxes, which makes these allegations particularly troubling," Richard Weber, chief of criminal investigations for the Internal Revenue Service, said in a statement.

Panama Papers probes opened, China limits access to news on leaks
Authorities across the globe have opened investigations into the activities of the world's rich and powerful after a cache of leaked documents from a Panamanian law firm showed possible wrongdoing using offshore company structures.

Jews Who Refused to Leave Yemen Have Second Thoughts
The 67 Yemeni Jews who refused to join the recent secret airlift to Israel organized by the Jewish Agency are now seeking to follow suit.

Netanyahu: 'I'll clear my schedule this week to meet Abbas'
“So, as I said this morning to an American congressional delegation, I’m inviting him again. I’m clearing my schedule this week. Any day he can come, I’ll be here.”

Moderate earthquake jolts north-eastern states
The tremor was felt at 1.12 p.m. with its epicentre located in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district, said an official of the Regional Seismological Centre in Shillong.

Magnitude 5.9 quake hits Sarangani
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake hit Sarangani on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The 5.9 magnitude quake’s epicenter was located 308 kilometers southeast of Sarangani (Davao Occidental) on Tuesday afternoon, 4:29 p.m.

Russia to start deliveries of S-300 missiles to Iran in coming days: agency
Russia will begin the first shipment of its S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran in the coming days, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian diplomat as saying on Tuesday. "I don't know if this will happen today, but they (S-300 missiles) will be loaded (for shipment to Iran)," the agency quoted Zamir Kabulov, a department chief at the Foreign Ministry, as saying.

Suspicious activity' at N. Korea's nuclear complex
Recent satellite imagery shows "suspicious activity" at North Korea's nuclear complex in what could be a sign that Pyongyang might be trying to harvest weapons-grade plutonium from spent nuclear fuel... The website 38 North said...satellite imagery has shown "exhaust plumes" from a thermal plant...where spent nuclear fuel rods are reprocessed to extract plutonium.

Iran: U.S. Violating Nuke Deal
Iranian officials on Monday accused the United States of violating the recent comprehensive nuclear agreement by working behind the scenes to stop American companies from conducting business with Iran, according to regional media reports. Iran has been complaining for months that it is not being granted enough sanctions relief under the agreement.

Stem cell therapy halves deaths from heart failure
Stem cells can repair a damaged heart and potentially halve the number of people dying from heart failure, scientists have shown, in a major breakthrough for regenerative medicine. For more than a decade scientists have been convinced that stem cells were the future of organ repair because they can become any cell in the body, reversing damage which was thought to be permanent.

Scientists to open MASS-CLONING factory this year to clone cows, pets and HUMANS
The ambitious and futuristic facility hopes to be mass-producing one million cows every 12 months by 2020. Not only will it clone cattle, but the factory, which will be located in the northern Chinese port of Tianjin, will also cater to more specific needs by genetically engineering police dogs and thoroughbred race horses.

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: 16 Azerbaijan troops killed
Azerbaijan says 16 of its troops have been killed in two days of clashes against ethnic Armenian separatists in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The separatists accuse Azerbaijan of using heavier weapons, including Smerch multiple rocket launchers. Azerbaijan also threatened a "major attack" on the region's capital Stepanakert. The conflict - halted in 1994 - flared up again on Saturday.

Report: ISIS militants use mustard gas in attack on Deir al-Zor airport
Islamic State militants attacked Syrian army troops with mustard gas...against a Syrian military airport in the eastern province of Deir al-Zor that borders Iraq... Syrian state media did not disclose how many casualties were sustained in the latest drive...to capture the heavily defended airport located south of Deir al-Zor city, whose main neighborhoods are under the militants control.

Report: Syrian rebels shoot down warplane
Syrian rebels on Tuesday allegedly downed a Russian fighter jet belonging to the Syrian air force and captured the aircraft's pilot, sources linked to the opposition reported. According to the report, the Syrian regime's Sukhoi 22 warplane was downed by an anti-aircraft missile over the northern village of Kfar Jalis.


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N.Korean Nuclear Warhead Test 'Imminent'
There is a strong possibility of North Korea testing a miniaturized nuclear warhead in the near future, Defense Minister Han Min-koo told reporters Wednesday. The North has been scrambling to make a nuclear warhead small enough to fit on a missile, and there are indications it has made some progress in that direction.

It Is Now Illegal to Pay for Sex in France
France’s Parliament passed a law Wednesday that makes it illegal to pay for sex. Offenders may be fined up to €3,750 (about $4,300) and required to attend classes about the conditions of sex workers.

40 Days in Limbo: Ireland Fails to Elect Leader for 2nd Time
Ireland remained mired in political limbo Wednesday after lawmakers overwhelmingly rejected all three candidates to lead the country's next government.

Assad's master plan is working — and now he's entrenching himself even deeper
As regime forces continue to beat back ISIS in Syria, the country's embattled president is using the gains to his advantage to convince the West that he's a viable partner in the fight against terrorism.

Texas executes inmate who said he drank 12-year-old victim’s blood
An inmate in Texas convicted of killing a young boy in 1998 was executed Wednesday night, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court declined his request to halt the execution. When asked if he had a final statement before his lethal injection, Pablo Vasquez, 38, looked at some of the victim’s relatives and apologized, the Associated Press reported.

Cologne Police Reveal ‘Cover Up’ Of New Year’s Eve Rape Attacks Ordered By Government
A leaked cache of confidential emails and notes passed between the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) state government and local police has revealed the extent to which the force were placed under pressure to cover up the migrant sex attacks at New Year’s Eve.

Newly discovered planet could destroy Earth any day now
A mysterious planet that wiped out life on Earth millions of years ago could do it again, according to a top space scientist. And some believe the apocalyptic event could happen as early as this month.

Transplanted pig heart kept ticking for over two years
Researchers from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in Bethesda, Maryland, have managed to keep a pig heart beating for 945 days inside the body of a live baboon. This record-breaking outcome leaves scientists hopeful for the potential for xenotransplantation, the transplantation of animal organs or tissues into humans, to address worldwide organ shortages.

Report: Syrian Heart-Eating Rebel Killed
Then, as some of those differences often end up, he took out his knife, hacked open the dead Syrian’s torso and removed the heart and the liver, held them up to the camera and declared: “I swear to God we will eat your hearts and your livers, you soldiers of Bashar the dog.” He then raised the heart to his mouth and bit off a chunk.

Thousands stranded by floods and landslides in north-west Pakistan
Rescuers are attempting to reach thousands of people stranded by floods and landslides in Pakistan’s north-west and parts of Kashmir after the death toll rose to 55.

Are The Jewish People Ready for the Messiah?
Last month in Jakarta, Indonesia, Rabbi Tovia Singer taught an 8-hour seminar on Jewish ideas to a mixed audience of 100 Jews, Christians and high-ranking Muslim leaders and scholars. “Isaiah says, ‘What will trigger, what will spark the coming of Moshiach? The repentance of the Jewish people.’

Top Iranian General: We Are Preparing for War and US “Won’t Do a **** Thing” About It
Jafari said that Iran’s long-term military plan has been shaped by anticipation of a future war with America in which Iran would be the “decisive victors”. “For years, we have been building power on the presumption of a widespread war with the US and its allies, and have developed all our capacities and capabilities for decisive victories over such enemies,” he said, Tasnim News reported.

Tennessee Lawmakers Pass Bill to Designate ‘Holy Bible’ as Official State Book
In the state of Tennessee, citizens take their Bible seriously. So seriously, in fact, that the state legislature has just approved a bill designating “the Holy Bible as the official state book.” If Governor Bill Haslam signs it into law, Tennessee will be the first state in the USA to have adopted the Holy Bible as a state symbol.

EU, Gulf States, Building Arab City in Israel’s Area C
During a Wednesday morning meeting of the subcommittee of the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security, the Regavim movement revealed worrisome details regarding the ongoing construction of a new Arab city on the edge of the desert, well inside Israeli-governed Area C in south Hebron Mountain, and, in fact in an area slated for an IDF firing zone, Srugim reported.

Swarm of small earthquakes reported in northwestern Arizona
The earthquake that struck near Littlefield, Ariz., a community about 20 miles southwest of St. George, Utah, was the first of 18 small-magnitude tremors that lasted through Sunday, according to the Arizona Geological Survey.

Scientists explain ‘unusual’ early-morning earthquake off Oahu
Paul Okubo, a research geophysicist at HVO, cites a slightly different origin “beneath Kailua on Oahu, and it was about 20 kilometers, 12 miles, below the earth’s surface.” He says this is just the latest in a string of “unusual” earthquakes. “What is unusual is these are earthquakes that are occurring in places where we tend not to get a lot of earthquakes,” he said.

Obama urges Congress to take action on corporate tax reform
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday urged Congress to take action to stop U.S. companies from taking advantage of tax loopholes that allow them to avoid paying taxes. "When companies exploit loopholes like this... it sticks the rest of us with the tab and it makes hard-working Americans feel like the deck is stacked against them," ...adding that wealthy corporations and individuals should not be "gaming the system."

6.9-magnitude earthquake hits off Vanuatu, no tsunami alert
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Wednesday, the second powerful tremor in the region this week, but no Pacific tsunami warning was issued.

After reverses, Islamic State attacks Syrian forces near Damascus
Islamic State fighters launched attacks on government-held areas near Damascus overnight on Tuesday in an apparent response to the group's loss of ground elsewhere in Syria. The jihadist group said in a statement it had attacked the Tishrin power station 50 km (30 miles) northeast of the capital and a Syrian military source acknowledged the group had staged assaults, but said all those who took part had been killed.

Mexico replaces top U.S. diplomats, citing hostile climate
Mexico's government on Tuesday unexpectedly changed two of its top officials responsible for U.S. relations, citing concerns about an increasingly anti-Mexican climate across the border. Carlos Sada...was named ambassador to the United States while Paulo Carreno, one of President Enrique Pena Nieto's ...was appointed the deputy foreign minister for North America.

Economy may not have grown at all in first quarter
It may turn out the economy did not grow at all in the first quarter. Trade data released Tuesday show the U.S. deficit widened more than expected to $47.1 billion in February and was a bigger drag on growth than expected. It's the latest economic metric that chiseled away at the tracking model for first quarter growth.

Turkish PM wants to strip 'terror supporters' of citizenship
Turkey should consider stripping terrorism supporters of their citizenship, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. The government had "nothing to discuss with terrorists", he added, speaking to a group of lawyers in Ankara. On Monday Mr Erdogan ruled out reviving peace talks with the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

European Commission to unveil new EU asylum options
The European Commission is due to unveil options for reforms to the way EU countries handle asylum claims in response to the migrant crisis. The move is in part a reaction to the difficulties faced by Greece and Italy in coping with large numbers arriving from the Middle East and Africa. The current EU system is widely thought to have failed because of the influx of a million people through Greece.

Libya's Tripoli government to step down
One of two rival governments in Libya has announced that it is stepping down, a justice ministry statement has said. The announcement comes less than a week after the arrival in Tripoli of a UN-backed national unity government. The Tripoli-based administration said it was standing down to prevent further bloodshed.

Report: ISIS threat spurs US to weigh pull of troops in Sinai
The growing threat of Islamic State and other jihadists in Egypt has in part spurred the US government to consider pulling its forces from a base in the Sinai Peninsula, CNN reported late Tuesday. According to the report, the Obama administration is examining the relocation of US and international peacekeeping troops from a base in the volatile northern Sinai to areas in the peninsula's south.

Gazans launch campaign calling on Saudi Arabia to help them make pilgrimage to Mecca
It has been more than two years since Gaza residents were last able to visit Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage...Gazans have launched a social media campaign urging Saudi Arabia to intervene and demand Egypt reopen the Rafah border crossing...allowing them to leave Gaza. The campaign..."Gaza misses Umrah (the Mecca pilgrimage)," was launched in light of the approaching visit of Saudi Arabia's King Salman to Cairo later this week.

Zika mystery deepens with evidence of nerve cell infections
Top Zika investigators now believe that the birth defect microcephaly and the paralyzing Guillain-Barre syndrome may be just the most obvious maladies caused by the mosquito-borne virus. Fueling that suspicion are recent discoveries of serious brain and spinal cord infections - including encephalitis, meningitis and myelitis - in people exposed to Zika.

Israel says Mideast arms proliferation imperils its military edge
As Gulf countries buy more and more Western weapons, and as sanctions relief begins to thaw the Iranian economy, Israel is concerned that its military's qualitative edge in the region is being eroded.


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Caught On Tape: Russian Attack Helicopter Hunts, Destroys ISIS Vehicles
While the "war against ISIS" has been quietly pulled from the front pages in recent months (even as both Russia and the US continue to pile forces into Syria), having served its political purpose, it continues on the ground. As evidence we have the following newly-released videos show Russian Mil Mi-28NE Night Hunter helicopters hunting Islamic State vehicles in Syria.

Syrian rebels seize Islamic State stronghold: monitor, sources
Syrian rebel forces on Thursday took over a town near the Turkish border that had been the main stronghold of Islamic State in the northern Aleppo countryside, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and rebel sources said.

Puerto Rico Bonds Crash After "Moratorium" Raises Default Risk
Just a day after Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a law that enables him to temporary halt debt payments, dramatically raising the risk of widespread defaults, Puerto Rico securities had the biggest one-day drop in more than eight months.

4.0 earthquake in northern Oklahoma rattles Wichita
A 4.0 earthquake with an epicenter near Luther, Okla., shook Wichita on Thursday evening at 5:27 p.m., according to the United States Geological Survey. The last major earthquake felt in Wichita was a little more than a week ago...

9 statistics that explain the magnitude of the Panama Papers
The massive document leak that’s being called the “Panama Papers” comes from the files of a seemingly obscure Panamanian law firm named Mossack Fonseca — obscure, that is, to most humans on Earth, but well known to global elites....

Temple of Ba’al Replica Arrives in London Just in Time for Ancient Pagan Festival
Whether by accident or design, the arrival in London of a full-size replica of an arch which stood on the site of the recently-destroyed Temple of Ba’al coincides with an ancient pagan festival that connects the modern replicas with their ancient roots: serving false idols. April 19th is not a meaningful date to most, but to occultists and worshippers of Ba’al, it is a most auspicious time.

'The beginning of the END for the EU' Brexit fans rejoice as Dutch vote humiliates union
In a crushing blow to European bureaucrats, 61.1% of Dutch voters voted to block the deal as politicians hail “the beginning of the end of the EU”. The treaty, which would see a major shift in political, trade and defence co-operation between the EU and Ukraine has been automatically accepted in 27 member states, including Britain.

Rogue Planet: Astronomers Track Sunless World 4-8x the Mass of Jupiter
One of the youngest and brightest free-floating, planet-like objects has reportedly been detected by US and Canadian astronomers 95 light years away.

250 Syrian civilians feared kidnapped by ISIS near Damascus
Around 250 Syrian civilians are feared kidnapped after an attack by the Islamic State jihadist group (ISIS) on a cement factory east of Damascus, residents told AFP on Thursday. "We haven't been able to reach our family members since noon on Monday after an attack by Daesh on the factory,"....

Left Bewailing 2017, a Year Marking 4 Zionist Miracles
2017 marks the 70th anniversary of the United Nations’ decision to establish a Jewish state in the Land of Israel. An idea that was galvanized 120 years ago and received a strong boost 100 years ago became a wide confirmation by the nations of the world 70 years ago.

Tennessee bill would allow counselors to deny service based on religion
The Tennessee House passed a bill on Wednesday allowing mental health counselors to refuse service to patients on religious grounds....

Israel, US hold joint workshop to prepare for WMD attack
Israeli and American officials conduct joint training program to deal with growing nuclear, chemical, biological weapons threats.

ISIS cell with weapons cache busted in Copenhagen
All four were suspected of breaking Denmark's terrorism law while in Syria, and were arrested in the Copenhagen area, police said in a statement without giving any further information on their identities.

US government, Soros funded Panama Papers to attack Putin – WikiLeaks
The "Putin attack" was funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and American hedge fund billionaire George Soros, WikiLeaks added, saying that the US government's funding of such an attack is a serious blow to its integrity.

Indonesia earthquake: Strong tremor hits off Jakarta and Bandung on Java island
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.1 has struck the Indian Ocean off Indonesia, centered south of Bandung and Jakarta, seismologists and witnesses say. No tsunami warnings have been issued.

Vanuatu hit by third strong earthquake in five days
The U.S. Geological Survey reported a third earthquake that struck the Pacific Island of Vanuatu in merely five days. The group reported that the most recent one was a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the island nation on April 7, 2016, however, no major damages or casualties have been reported by the local authorities.

First Syrians leave for US under surge resettlement program
The first Syrian family to be resettled to the U.S. under its speeded-up “surge operation” departed to the United States Wednesday from the Jordanian capital, Amman. Ahmad al-Abboud, who is being resettled with his wife and five children, said that although he is thankful to Jordan — where he has lived for three years after fleeing Syria’s civil war — he is hopeful of finding a better life in the U.S.

Dust Storm 100 Miles Wide Blankets Much of Texas Panhandle
Forecasters say a dust storm about 100 miles wide blanketed much of the Texas Panhandle overnight Tuesday before moving on and dissipating. The National Weather Service said a cold front that moved through Tuesday night had winds up to 60 mph and spread dirt picked up from Colorado and Kansas.

Lebanon debates Israel's definition as 'the enemy' in school curriculum
An unprecedented debate is taking place in Lebanon these days over Israel's definition in the Lebanese school curriculum. While Israel is traditionally designated as Lebanon's enemy, a number of teachers are now asking to rewrite this definition... The Lebanese Ministry of Education has recently announced that it is planning to review the curriculum that has been studied in Lebanon's schools for the last 19 years.

Syria-Russia-Iran axis likely to liberate ISIS heartland, not Western backed forces
If Islamic State and al-Qaida’s Nusra Front lose control of their strongholds in Syria, Bashar Assad’s army will likely supply the boots on the ground to supplant them, with help from Russian air strikes and Iranian and Hezbollah forces. The US-led air strikes and occasional special forces missions to take out high quality targets are not enough to break these terrorist groups’ hold on territory.

Report: Hamas taps over 1,000 terror operatives to dig Gaza tunnels
Hamas employs more than 1,000 operatives to excavate underground tunnels in the Gaza Strip, Israel Radio reported Thursday. According to the report, the terrorist organization invests hundreds of thousands of dollars each month in the digging activities, paying each operative engaged in the process some 300 to 400 dollars a month.



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Five female suicide bombers killed in Maiduguri
Five female suicide bombers were intercepted on Friday morning in Maiduguri by members of the youth vigilante group, popularly called Civilian JTF in Borno State, North-East Nigeria, Speaking to our correspondent on the incident, the spokesman of the youth vigilante group, Mr. Jubrin Gunda, said the suicide bombers were intercepted at about 5.20am while trying to gain entry into Maiduguri.

Paris terror suspect Mohamed Abrini arrested in Belgium
Is a terror suspect arrested Friday in Belgium the hat-wearing man seen in airport surveillance video moments before one of two deadly terror attacks in Brussels?

N. Korea says it successfully tests long-range rocket engine
North Korea said Saturday it has successfully tested a new intercontinental ballistic rocket engine that will give it the ability to stage nuclear strikes on the United States.

Syria's Assad shows no willingness to compromise
As the Syria peace talks resume next week, President Bashar al-Assad, backed militarily by Iran and Russia, shows no willingness to compromise, much less step aside to allow a transition Western powers claim is the solution to the conflict.

The Beginning Of The End For Obamacare: Largest US Health Insurer Exits Georgia, Arkanasas
Going forward, UnitedHealth said it will no longer sell plans for next year in Georgia and Arkansas, according to state insurance regulators. Tyler Mason, a UnitedHealth spokesman, confirmed the exits and declined to say whether the company would drop out of additional states, Bloomberg reported.

Mosul siege stalled as Iraqi army once again flees when bullets fly, say sources
The much-awaited liberation of Mosul from ISIS stalled late last month almost as soon as bullets flew, when Iraqi government troops once again fled from the black-clad terrorist army, members of the broad coalition poised to retake the key city told FoxNews.com this week.

Sanders Unrepentant About Exagerating Death Toll
Bernie Sanders dismissed criticism of his grossly exaggerated estimates of Palestinians killed in the last Gaza war, claiming he referred to “total number of casualties”.

Incredible Gog and Magog Prophecy in Ezekiel Foretold Obama Claim Against Israel
In his prophecy about the days preceding the War of Gog and Magog, Ezekiel predicted that enemies would rise up against Israel’s after their return from the diaspora, attacking them for their economic success.

Inside the Ring: Cybercom Sounds Alarm on Infrastructure Attacks
The commander of the U.S. Cyber Command warned Congress this week that Russia and China now can launch crippling cyberattacks on the electric grid and other critical infrastructures.

Bernie Sanders Smears Israel
he betrayed an ignorance of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that would, if he were president, lead to the loss of Jewish and Arab lives. Naiveté is fine for Vox.com. But it is absolutely unacceptable for the Oval Office.

Anti-ageing pill that could see humans living up to a decade longer moves a step closer following discovery
“We’re excited about GSK-3. It could mean that all sorts of diseases related to ageing could be prevented for the near future if it was to become a therapy starting in middle age. I think that’s an even more exciting perspective than life extension,” he said.

Giuliani says he will vote for Trump
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani said on Thursday he would be supporting Donald Trump for president in the April 19 Republican primary. “I support Trump. I’m gonna vote for Trump,” Giuliani told The New York Post. Giuliani said he expects Trump will get more than 50 percent of the statewide vote and amass a lion’s share of New York’s 95 delegates.

Pope Francis calls to accept gays
In a major shift of Catholic tenets of faith, pope releases paper instructing Catholics on how to live, tells them to accept homosexuals.

ISIS massacres 175 cement plant workers captured near Damascus - reports
slamic State militants have killed 175 workers who were captured at a cement factory situated to the east of Damascus, Sputnik Arabic reported, citing its sources.

Strong Quake Strikes Vanuatu; No Injuries or Tsunami Threat
Another strong earthquake struck the Pacific nation of Vanuatu on Thursday but there was no tsunami threat and no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. The magnitude-6.9 quake was the third strong earthquake to strike Vanuatu since Sunday, although none have caused problems.

Earthquake Hits Major Volcano Site
There was a major earthquake on the northern edge of the Bárðarbunga volcanic craters at around midnight last night. The quake measured 4.2 on the Richter scale and is therefore the largest quake to have hit the famous volcano since it stopped erupting in February last year.

Pakistan, India peace talks 'suspended'
Pakistan's ambassador to India has said the peace process between India and Pakistan is currently suspended. Abdul Basit said no meetings were currently scheduled between the foreign secretaries of the two countries. Diplomatic talks were postponed after an attack on an Indian air base in January which Delhi blamed on Pakistan-based militants.

NGO Monitor: UN agency regularly manipulates data to make Israel look bad
NGO Monitor on Thursday released a report highly critical of a UN agency deemed so biased in Jerusalem that the Foreign Ministry, according to diplomatic sources, stopped cooperating with it in any meaningful way several years ago. ...According to the NGO Monitor report, the group “regularly presents data in a manipulative way that erases the context of terrorism and distorts law and morality.”

Turkey says reconciliation deal with Israel set to be finalized
Turkish and Israeli teams made progress towards finalizing an agreement to mend ties between them in talks in London and agreed a deal will be finalized in the next meeting to be convened very soon, the Turkish foreign ministry said on Friday.

Rev. Graham: PayPal Hypocrite, Does Business in Countries Where Homosexual Behavior Is Illegal
In response to PayPal’s decision to not open a new center in North Carolina because of the state’s law against men using women’s bathrooms and locker rooms, Rev. Franklin Graham said PayPal is a “hypocrite” and noted that PayPal does business in countries where homosexual behavior is illegal, but it decided to fault North Carolina.

Glenn Beck: U.S. In Chaos Because Americans Are Worshipping Baal and Moloch
Glenn Beck sees a nation in disarray — and knows that it’s due to Americans’ worship of pre-Abrahamic deities.

IS group doubles number of fighters in Libya: US
The number of Islamic State group fighters in Libya has doubled to up to 6,000 in as little as a year, the head of US forces in Africa warned Thursday.


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Horror as China tears down THOUSANDS of crucifixes in crude bid to eradicate Christianity
More than two thousand crosses have now been forcefully removed from churches as part of a government campaign to regulate “excessive religious sites”. The nation’s leadership launched the crusade to eradicate Christianity in the coastal province of Zhejiang almost two years ago. Several members of the public have since been arrested for attempting to halt the government's crude attempt to suppress the Christian faith.

Swarm of small earthquakes continues in northwestern Arizona
A recent swarm of small earthquakes in a sparsely populated area of extreme northwestern Arizona near Nevada and Utah is continuing.

Fingerprints to be tested as ‘currency’
Starting this summer, the government will test a system in which foreign tourists will be able to verify their identities and buy things at stores using only their fingerprints. The government hopes to increase the number of foreign tourists by using the system to prevent crime and relieve users from the necessity of carrying cash or credit cards. It aims to realize the system by the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Atheists Absolutely Unleash on ‘Angry, Vindictive God of the Bible’...
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, an atheist activist group, is absolutely outraged by the Tennessee legislature’s attempt to make the Bible the state’s official book, releasing an excoriating statement claiming that the Bible is “rife with teachings unacceptable in today’s world.” The atheist organization went on to claim that the Bible endorses horrific behaviors, citing verses that it claims prove each purported moral infraction.

U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Qatar for fight against Islamic State
The U.S. Air Force deployed B-52 bombers to Qatar on Saturday to join the fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, the first time they have been based in the Middle East since the end of the Gulf War in 1991. U.S. Air Forces Central Command said it last flew the long-range bombers operationally in the region in May 2006 as part of the war in Afghanistan, and during a U.S.-led military exercise in Jordan in May 2015.

Chinese Researchers Experiment with Making HIV-Proof Embryos
Chinese fertility doctors have tried to make HIV-proof human embryos, but the experiments ended in a bust. The new report is the second time researchers in China revealed that they had a go at making genetically modified human embryos. The controversial experiments are, in effect, feasibility studies of whether it’s possible to make super-people engineered to avoid genetic disorders or resist disease.

Earthquakes Reported in Northern Grand Canyon
Clusters of small earthquakes have been reported recently in a northern area of the Grand Canyon.

North Korea 'tests long-range missile engine'
North Korea says it has successfully tested an engine designed for an intercontinental ballistic missile. The new type of engine would "guarantee" the ability to launch a nuclear strike on the US mainland, the KCNA news agency said. The test was conducted at the country's long-range missile launch site near its west coast.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt Want to Build a Bridge Over the Red Sea
King Salman of Saudi Arabia announced Friday that a bridge will be built linking Saudi Arabia to Egypt to boost commerce between the allied nations.

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Full-Blown Panic Mode At The Fed?
Someone seems to have hit the emergency button at the Fed, as even though the central bank said that everything was just fine with the American economy just a few weeks and months ago, the situation has currently escalated into a full-blown panic mode. On Thursday, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve has called an ‘emergency’ meeting for Monday, April 11.

Atheist Group Renews Fight To Eliminate $700 Million Tax Benefit For Ministers Of The Gospel
In a complaint filed last week in a Wisconsin federal court, leaders of a large atheist group renewed their quest to strike from the tax law a provision that has been in place since the Cold War, and that, not surprisingly, bestows a tax benefit specifically on religious leaders.

Top cartel leader appeared to find temporary haven in Texas
A man who was slain at an upscale suburban Dallas shopping center is identified in federal court documents as the acting leader of a notorious Mexican cartel, a claim that would run counter to the long-held belief that drug kingpins seldom try to hide in the United States.

Iran says missile program not up for negotiation with United States
Iran's foreign minister said Sunday the country's missile program is not up for negotiation with the United States. The missile program and "defense capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran are not negotiable," said Mohammad Javad Zarif after meeting with his Estonian counterpart, Marina Kaljurand.

Divine IDF Miracle on Gaza Border Reveals Passover Message
“this miracle of saving Jewish soldiers is meant to remind us what the month of Nissan is all about – that God is protecting Israel and don’t ever forget it.”

Powerful earthquake strikes Pakistan; 1 dead, 30 wounded
Pakistani official Arif Ullah told The Associated Press that the magnitude-7.1 quake was centred near neighbouring Afghanistan's border with Tajikistan. Germany's GFZ Research Center for Geosciences set the quake's magnitude at 6.5.

New Vatican Document Calls for Dramatic Shift in Attitude Towards Gays
While the Pope’s announcement did not signify a shift in official church doctrine, the 256-page document he released, an apostolic exhortation entitled “Amoris Laetitia” (“The Joy of Love”), outlined a significant change in attitude towards the Vatican’s stance on family matters, including same-sex relationships and divorce.

A French bank boss says he's 'much more worried than I was in 2009'
The chairman of France's second-biggest retail bank is more worried about Europe's banking sector now, in some ways, than when he took the reins at BPCE bank during the depths of the global financial crisis in 2009.

Strong earthquake shakes buildings across South Asia
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 struck South Asia on Sunday, shaking buildings in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India, witnesses and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said, although there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The USGS said the quake was centered near Chitral in remote northwestern Pakistan, close to the Afghan border, at a depth of 210 km (130 miles).

Philippines: 18 soldiers dead in clashes with Abu Sayyaf militants
The Philippines military says 18 soldiers have been killed in fierce fighting with Islamist militants in the south of the country. It says more than 50 other soldiers were wounded on Saturday during the clashes with members of the Abu Sayyaf group on Basilan island. Five militants including a Moroccan national were killed, the army said.

Earthquake on Afghan-Tajik border shakes cities
A magnitude 6.6 earthquake has been felt across a number of major cities across south-west Asia. The earthquake struck in Afghanistan, close to its border with Tajikistan, at 10:28 GMT, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). There are reports the tremor was felt in Kabul, Lahore and in Delhi, forcing residents to leave their homes.

US undecided on veto of UNSC resolution against West Bank settlements
The United States has yet to decide whether or not to support a Palestinian drive to push forward a UN Security Council resolution later this month condemning West Bank settlements. “We understand there is an early draft that the Palestinians have shared informally in New York,” US State Department Deputy spokesman Mark Toner told reporters in Washington on Friday.

After Palmyra, Syria and Russia set sights on 'liberation' of Aleppo
The Russian air force and Syrian army are preparing for a joint operation to liberate Aleppo, Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halaki told visiting Moscow lawmakers on Sunday... "We, together with our Russian partners, are preparing for an operation to liberate Aleppo and to block all illegal armed groups which have not joined or broken the ceasefire deal," he was quoted as saying by TASS news agency.

Stunning Video Reveals Why You Shouldn't Trust Anything You See On Television
In recent years, many have voiced increasing concerns with their ability to place trust in official data, and have faith in conventional narratives. And for good reason: just yesterday a University of Chicago finance professor, while being interviewed at the Ambrosetti Forum, said that it is all about preserving confidence and trust in a "rigged game": "if people are told enough by smart people on television that the economy has been fixed, and the market is a reflection of the fundamentals, then they’ll blindly support anything the Fed does."

Spain police find hidden weapons cache, Islamic State flag
Police said on Saturday they had discovered a hidden weapons cache and a home-made Islamic State flag in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in Morocco, and are investigating a possible connection to Islamist militants.

190 people in this Indiana town were diagnosed with HIV
From the start of the HIV outbreak here, health officials emphasized that nothing set Scott County apart from many other rural communities where opioid drug use had become an epidemic.

Philippine troops clash with Muslim rebels; 23 killed, 73 hurt
Philippine soldiers battled a group of about 120 Muslim rebels linked to Islamic State in a ten-hour assault on a southern island that killed 23 people, an army spokesman said on Sunday.

Cruz picks up all delegates in Colo.; Sanders win in Wyo.
Ted Cruz completed his sweep of Colorado's 34 delegates on Saturday while rival Donald Trump angled for favor a half-continent away in New York's all-important April 19 primary. On the Democratic side, Bernie Sanders picked up another win in Wyoming — but it did nothing to help him gain ground in the delegate chase.

President Obama Predicts Donald Trump Won't Succeed Him in Office
Speaking at a high-dollar, celebrity-attended fundraiser in Los Angeles Thursday, President Obama predicted Donald Trump won’t win the presidency in November. "I recognize that there is a deep obsession right now about Mr. Trump. And one of you pulled me aside and squeezed me hard and said, 'Tell me ... that Mr. Trump is not succeeding you!' And I said, 'Mr. Trump's not succeeding me,'" the president said Thursday.

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BOMBSHELL REPORT: Berlin ‘Lost To Arab Clans’ Now Recruiting ‘Physically Strong Young Migrants’
Berlin’s criminal underworld has been “lost to Arab clans” according to a new report published by the mainstream German newspaper Die Welt.

Assad has taken Russia 'hostage,' and what comes next could be 'the worst this war has seen'
Syrian President Bashar Assad is growing only more defiant as negotiators prepare to descend on Geneva once again in an attempt to broker the terms of a political transition and end the five-year civil war.

Former IMF Chief Economist Admits Japan's "Endgame" Scenario Is Now In Play
Japan is heading for a full-blown solvency crisis as the country runs out of local investors and may ultimately be forced to inflate away its debt in a desperate end-game, one of the world’s most influential economists has warned.

Brazil congressional committee votes in favor of impeachment
A congressional committee voted Monday to recommend that the impeachment process against President Dilma Rousseff move forward, bringing the possible ouster of the embattled leader a step closer.

U.S. Worries About Race Relations Reach a New High
More than a third (35%) of Americans now say they are worried "a great deal" about race relations in the U.S. -- which is higher than at any time since Gallup first asked the question in 2001. The percentage who are worried a great deal rose seven percentage points in the past year and has more than doubled in the past two years.

Aftershocks continue after 5.2 earthquake in lower North Island
A reviewed measurement from Geonet showed the 7.41am quake was magnitude 5.2 at a depth of 24km and was centred 15km west of Masterton in the Wairarapa.

Algeria: Earthquake in Medea - 76 Homes, One Middle School Damaged
An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale was recorded Sunday at 6 :48 p.m. in the province of Medea (91-km South-West of Algiers)

This general knew 'To ignore aggression is to invite it'
We know that unless free peoples stand boldly and united against the forces of aggression, they may fall wretchedly, one by one, into the web of oppression.” “We have men of science, too few men of God. We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the Sermon on the Mount.

Earthquake off northeast Taiwan measures 5.5 magnitude: local weather bureau
An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan on Monday, the island's Central Weather Bureau said, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Victory! The Arch From The Temple Of Baal Planned For New York City Has Been CANCELED
The only arch that will be going up will be in Trafalgar Square, and it won’t be the one from the Temple of Baal. Instead, the Institute for Digital Archaeology has changed plans and will be putting up a reproduction of the Arch of Triumph which the Romans originally built in Palmyra and that has nothing to do with Baal. So why has there been such a dramatic change in plans?

‘I invited him’: Vatican official defends giving speaking slot to pro-abortion Bernie Sanders
A high profile flap developed today in the Vatican over the Pontifical Academy for Social Sciences' controversial decision to invite Bernie Sanders to address a conference in Rome while the pro-abortion Democratic presidential candidate is in a crucial moment of his campaign against Hillary Clinton.

Second Chinese team reports gene editing in human embryos
Study used CRISPR technology to introduce HIV-resistance mutation into embryos. Researchers in China have reported editing the genes of human embryos to try to make them resistant to HIV infection. Their paper1 — which used CRISPR-editing tools in non-viable embryos that were destroyed after three days — is only the second published claim of gene editing in human embryos.

‘Show remorse’: Russian MP suggests Obama give Nobel to Libya children
Commenting on Barack Obama’s statement about mistakes committed during 2011 campaign in Libya, Russian MP Aleksey Pushkov said the US leader could partially make up for them by giving his Nobel Peace Prize to Libyan children. “If Obama is sincere about his remorse and wants to redeem the situation he should abandon his Nobel Peace Prize and give it to Libyan children,” Pushkov tweeted.

SOLAR MINIMUM, INTERRUPTED
The sun's headlong plunge into solar minimum has been interrupted by the surprise emergence of a big sunspot. AR2529 doubled in size over the weekend, and the behemoth spot is now being photographed by amateur astronomers around the world.

Brussels terror cell initially targeted Euro 2016 tournament
The Brussels, Belgium bombing cell planned to attack the Euro 2016 soccer cup, a French news agency reports Monday, which is being held in France this summer.

Iran says Russia delivers first part of S-300 defense system
Russia has delivered the first part of an advanced missile defense system to Iran, Iranian media reported on Monday, starting to equip Tehran with technology that was blocked before it signed a deal with world powers on its nuclear program.

U.S. Navy officer charged with spying, possibly for China, Taiwan
A U.S. Navy officer with access to sensitive U.S. intelligence faces espionage charges over accusations he passed state secrets, possibly to China and Taiwan, a U.S. official told Reuters on Sunday

IMF supports move to negative rates by some central banks
The International Monetary Fund said on Sunday that a move to negative rates by some of the world's central banks would help deliver extra monetary stimulus and ease lending conditions. Six of the world's central banks have introduced negative rates, most notably the Bank of Japan and the European Central Bank, and around a quarter of the world economy by output is now experiencing official rates that are less than zero.

Team Obama is setting us up for another housing-market collapse
The Obama administration is doing its best to give the nation another mortgage meltdown. As Paul Sperry recently...Team Obama has pushed mortgage lenders to offer home loans to folks with shaky credit, setting up conditions for another housing-market collapse... Credit scores of approved borrowers, for example, have been trending down, even as their debt levels have grown.

Colorado Republicans cancel presidential vote at 2016 caucus
Colorado will not vote for a Republican candidate for president at its 2016 caucus after party leaders approved a little-noticed shift that may diminish the state's clout in the most open nomination contest in the modern era. The GOP executive committee has voted to cancel the traditional presidential preference poll after the national party changed its rules to require a state's delegates to support the candidate who wins the caucus vote.

Syria war: IS group killed 21 Christians in al-Qaryatain, says patriarch
Reports are emerging of the killing of Syrian Christians by Islamic State militants in the town of al-Qaryatain. The town was retaken by Russian-backed Syrian forces and their allies earlier in the week. Some 21 Christians were murdered when almost 300 Christians remained in the city after IS captured it last August, said the head of the Syrian Orthodox Church.

Syria conflict: IS retakes northern town of al-Rai from rebels
Islamic State (IS) militants have retaken a strategically important town in northern Syria from rebel forces, activists and the jihadist group say. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that al-Rai was overrun early on Monday after intense fighting. Al-Rai is close to the border with Turkey and is a key supply route into IS-held territory in Aleppo province.

Iran says Russia delivers first part of S-300 air defense system
Russia has delivered the first part of an advanced missile defense system to Iran, Iranian media reported on Monday, starting to equip Tehran with technology that was blocked before it signed a deal with world powers on its nuclear program. The S-300 surface-to-air system was first deployed at the height of the Cold War in 1979.

Accusing Bernie Sanders of ‘blood libel’ - the future of US-Israel relations
"He accused us of a blood libel. He accused us of bombing hospitals. He accused us of killing 10,000 Palestinian civilians. Don’t you think that merits an apology?" asked former ambassador to the US and current MK Michael Oren..reacting to an...interview with US Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders...in which Sanders made chopped liver of the facts regarding death tolls in Israel’s 2014 war with Hamas in Gaza.

'Egypt-Saudi maritime border deal requires change to peace treaty with Israel'
Egypt and Israel have recently held talks about Egypt's demarcation of its maritime border in the Gulf of Aqaba with Saudi Arabia...during Saudi King Salman's...visit to Cairo... ...the Egyptian government informed Israel of the developments...which included Egypt's ceding of sovereignty over the Red Sea islands of Sanafir and Tiran to the Saudis, and the influence it may have on Egypt and Israel's 1979 peace treaty.

IRS sued for refusing to release secret ‘church investigations’ procedures
Government watchdog groups have filed a motion in federal court to compel the IRS to reveal how it determines when to initiate “church investigations” after accusing the tax-collecting agency of “stonewalling” efforts to bring to light its procedures.

Brazilian scientists find new Zika-linked brain disorder in adults
Scientists in Brazil have uncovered a new brain disorder associated with Zika infections in adults: an autoimmune syndrome called acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, or ADEM, that attacks the brain and spinal cord.


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Why Boko Haram's use of girls as suicide attackers has jumped
As Boko Haram sharply boosts its use of girls as suicide bombers, it may be revealing a growing vulnerability to military pressure, experts say. Boko Haram, an Islamic extremist group based in Nigeria, grabbed global attention two years ago when it abducted nearly 300 Nigerian schoolgirls in the town of Chibok. Now, it is upping the ante, sending 44 children last year on suicide missions against civilians in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.

It Begins: Obama Forgives Student Debt Of 400,000 Americans
Joining the ranks of "broke lawyers" who can cancel their student debt, "Americans with disabilities have a right to student loan relief,” now according to Ted Mitchell, the undersecretary of education, said in a statement. Almost 400,000 student loan borrowers will now have an easier path to a debt bailout as Obama primes the populist voting pump just in time for the elections.

29 German soldiers have joined ISIS, army may contain dozens of jihadist sympathizers
German counter-intelligence believes that at least 29 former soldiers from the country have left to join Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. An internal report also revealed that 65 active soldiers are being investigated for alleged jihadist sympathies.

The US economy is facing an 'impossible trinity' that will be a nightmare for investors
In a note out Tuesday, Rineesh Bansal, an analyst at Deutsche Bank, wrote that the US economy was striving to achieve three outcomes: higher wages, more inflation, and higher profits. The problem is that it can pick only two.

House Republicans Finally Receive Huma Abedin, Susan Rice Benghazi Files
The new yield of documents include work-related emails from the “personal email accounts” of Cheryl Mills, Huma Abedin, and others, which the State Department had in its possession since the summer of 2015. The email exchanges between Clinton’s chief of staff with Huma Abedin, a long-time associate of Hillary Clinton (Politico described her as Hillary’s “shadow”) and the wife of disgraced NY Congressman Anthony Weiner,

Rev. Graham to Bruce Springsteen: 'A Nation Embracing Sin' And 'Political Correctness Is Not Progress'
Reverend Franklin Graham criticized rocker Bruce Springsteen for canceling a concert in North Carolina because he opposes the new state law there that prohibits biological males from using women's locker rooms, showers, and bathrooms, stating that Springsteen's pro-homosexual views are not progressive, but conducive to "embracing sin" and worshipping "godless secularism and political correctness."

Ex-DOJ official: Obama signaling FBI to back off Hillary
Obama tried to downplay the FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private server for handling some of the government’s most sensitive information, but a former top Justice Department official says Obama’s comments ignore the law and are an obvious attempt to convince the FBI not to recommend charges against Clinton.

ISIS in control of 80%-90% of Palestinian refugee camp
According to sources in Syria, ISIS controls 90% of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp on the outskirts of Damascus. The camp is a major base for the PFLP-GC, a Palestinian terror group with close ties to the Assad regime.

EU parliament chief warns of bloc’s 'implosion,' says people lost trust in 'entire institutions'
"Europe has been on a sliding slope for some time now. Many people's trust in institutions, whether national or European, has gone," Schulz said in an interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper. “Hardly any of the governments is fighting to reach the hearts of the people,"

Greece expects first asylum decisions under EU deal in two weeks
Greece said authorities would start ruling on asylum applications from hundreds of migrants in the next two weeks, in a major test of a new deal to try and control the flow of people trying to reach Europe.

Rivlin to meet with spiritual leaders of all faiths, call to maintain calm at Temple Mount
Renewed pilgrimages to the Temple Mount have brought about fear that, as the Passover holiday approaches, a violent upsurge will break out.

Moderate earthquake strikes near Alaska’s Kiska Volcano
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.6 has been recorded near Kiska Volcano, Alaska on 11 April 2016 20:10:35. The earthquake epicenter was located at precisely 109km SW of Kiska Volcano, Alaska and at a depth of approximately 28 km. A provisional tsunami alert has been issued

Astronomers in South Africa discover mysterious alignment of black holes
The new result is the discovery – for the first time – of an alignment of the jets of galaxies over a large volume of space, a finding made possible by a three-year deep radio imaging survey of the radio waves coming from a region called ELAIS-N1 using the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) in India.

Poll: Race Relations Tension Hits 15-Year High
In a new Gallup survey, it was revealed that 35 percent of Americans are worried a “great deal” about racial tension, up from 17 percent in 2014.

Earthquake In Taiwan Measures 5.5 Magnitude: Local Weather Bureau
An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck off the northeast coast of Taiwan today, the island's Central Weather Bureau said, shaking buildings in the capital Taipei, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

Palestinian leader tightens grip with new decree
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has quietly established a constitutional court that...concentrates more power in his hands and may allow him to sideline the Islamist group Hamas in the event of a succession struggle. The nine-member body, which will have supremacy over all lower courts, was created without fanfare...and will be inaugurated once its ninth member is sworn in at a ceremony on Monday, officials said.

Iraq: UN fears hunger in besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah
Food shortages faced by 60,000 civilians in the besieged Iraqi city of Fallujah are extremely worrying and are likely to get worse, the UN has warned. The World Food Programme says that food prices remain too high, while stocks are dwindling in shops and homes. Government forces trying to recapture the city from so-called Islamic State (IS) militants have cut supply routes, and IS is stopping people from leaving.

EU to make big firms come clean on tax
Plans to force the largest companies to disclose more about their tax affairs will be unveiled by the European Union on Tuesday. The rules will affect multinational firms with more than €750m in sales. They will have to detail how much tax they pay in which EU countries as well as any activities carried out in specific tax havens.

Ukraine: Support grows for Volodymyr Groysman as new PM
Parliament in Ukraine is set to vote for a new prime minister as support grows for Speaker Volodymyr Groysman, an ally of President Petro Poroshenko. The incumbent, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, announced on Sunday he was quitting, with the government facing accusations of inactivity and corruption. There have been reported disputes over cabinet positions behind the scenes.

China voices anger at G7 comments on disputed islands
China has said G7 nations should "stop making irresponsible remarks" after foreign ministers released a statement on maritime territorial disputes. The ministers, meeting in Japan, said they opposed "any intimidating coercive or provocative unilateral actions" that could increase tension. China claims almost all the South China Sea and areas of the East China Sea, angering neighbours who have competing claims.

Boko Haram crisis: 'Huge rise' in child suicide bombers
Boko Haram's use of child bombers has increased over the last year with one in five suicide attacks now done by children, the UN's child agency says. Girls, who are often drugged, were behind three-quarters of such attacks committed by the militant Islamist group in Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad. It is an 11-fold increase with four attacks in 2014 compared to 44 the next year, including January 2016.

Bible makes list of books most challenged at libraries, public schools
On the latest list of books most objected to at public schools and libraries, one title has been targeted nationwide, at times for the sex and violence it contains, but mostly for the legal issues it raises. The Bible.


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Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes Myanmar
The magnitude-6.9 quake struck at a depth of 135 kilometers (84 miles), 396 kilometers (246 miles) north of Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Residents in Myanmar's main city of Yangon panicked after the quake struck, but authorities there said there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage.

Bible may be older than previously thought, hi-tech analysis indicates
Using cutting-edge computerized image processing and machine learning tools, the TAU team analyzed 16 inscriptions unearthed at an excavation in the remote fort of Arad, and deduced that the texts had been written by at least six authors. The content of the inscriptions disclosed that reading and writing abilities existed throughout the military chain of command, from the highest echelon, all the way down to the deputy quartermaster of the fort.

With Official Recognition, Uganda's Jews One Step Closer to Returning Home
The recognition paves the way for Uganda’s Jewish community to become eligible for Israeli citizenship under Israel’s Law of Return. The recognition also will allow members of the community to obtain visas from Israel’s Interior Ministry in order to study at yeshivas (Jewish schools) in the Jewish state.

Jordan Seals Off Muslim Brotherhood Headquarters
The Jordanian government is taking steps to contain any potential radical Islamist uprising before it starts. Jordanian police evacuated staff on Wednesday and sealed the building housing the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood in Amman.

Apple has secret buildings named after Greek gods
Apple has quietly bought and leased a bunch of buildings and named them after Greek deities, according to a report today in the Silicon Valley Business Journal based on documents filed with city governments.

Passover Sacrifice to be reenacted facing Temple Mount next week
....the organizers decided to move the event this year to the more spacious location of Mitzpeh Beit Orot, between Mount Scopus and the Mount of Olives, near Emek Tzurim, which faces Judaism's holiest and most relevant site for the occasion, the Temple Mount. The reenactment will take place next Monday, just four days before the prescribed time of the Paschal Offering.

Measurement of Universe's expansion rate creates cosmological puzzle
Data from galaxies such as M101, seen here, allow scientists to gauge the speed at which the universe is expanding. The most precise measurement ever made of the current rate of expansion of the Universe has produced a value that appears incompatible with measurements of radiation left over from the Big Bang1. If the findings are confirmed by independent techniques, the laws of cosmology might have to be rewritten.

Rescued Japanese spacecraft delivers first results from Venus
After an unplanned five-year detour, Japan’s Venus probe, Akatsuki, has come back to life with a bang. On 4–8 April, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) presented the first scientific results from the spacecraft since it was rescued from an errant orbit around the Sun and rerouted to circle Venus, four months ago. These include a detailed shot of streaked, acidic clouds and a mysterious moving ‘bow’ shape in the planet’s atmosphere.

In Libya, Islamic State struggles to gain support
Packed into a battered car, a family of nine joined the steady flow of residents fleeing Islamic State's Libyan stronghold of Sirte. They were heading to a nearby town to pick up essentials: cash, medicine and food.

Has Seventh Plague of Biblical “Fire and Ice” Appeared in the Middle East?
A video posted on Sod1820, a religious Hebrew-language website, shows a group of people gathered in amazement around the source of a flowing spring in the desert on the border between Iran and Afghanistan. The reason for their shock is immediately apparent: large flames shoot out from the hole in the sand from which water flows.

Jewish Wedding Secretly Held on Temple Mount Under Nose of Muslim Waqf
The ceremony, which the Temple Institute described in a Facebook post that has since been removed (a cached version is still available), was only the second such ceremony to take place on the Temple Mount in over 2000 years, said the Institute.

Yellow fever spreads to DR Congo, kills 21
An outbreak of yellow fever has killed 21 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says, linking some cases to an outbreak in neighbouring Angola. In a statement, the WHO said the deaths had occurred in January to March, with 151 suspected cases recorded. There was, it said, a "serious risk of further spread of the disease" in DRC.

Iran's Special Forces reportedly suffering heavy losses in Syria
Since they were dispatched to Syria to buttress the Assad regime's forces in lethal battles over the northern city of Aleppo in mid-March, Iran's Special Forces have reportedly been suffering heavy casualties. On Tuesday, the al-Qaida affiliated Nusra Front...in the strategic village of al-Eis in southern Aleppo, released a video purportedly documenting the Iranian forces fleeing from the battlefield.

Analysis: Saudi-Egypt deals part of Gulf effort to unite Sunnis against Iran
Recently signed agreements between Saudi Arabia and Egypt appear to be part of a broader Saudi effort to build a regional Sunni alliance against Iran, yet the results of such an alliance are still lacking. ...However, in terms of a broad military alliance that could prove effective against Iran and its allies, Saudi success is debatable.

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Turkey Proposes Anti-Terrorism Body at OIC Summit
Turkey's president has called for closer cooperation among Western and Muslim counties in the fight against terrorism, as he urged the leaders to tackle the problem from the security and financial fronts.

Canada’s new assisted suicide bill doesn’t allow visitors
Canada has proposed an assisted-suicide law that will apply only to Canadians and residents, meaning Americans will not be able to travel north of the border to die. Visitors will be excluded under the legislation introduced Thursday, precluding the prospect of “suicide tourism.” Canadian government officials said that to use the proposed law, a person would have to be eligible for health services in Canada.

Israeli soldier who shot Palestinian to face manslaughter charges
An Israeli soldier caught on video fatally shooting a Palestinian in the head will be charged with manslaughter, prosecutors announced Thursday in a case that has sparked national outrage and support for the soldier.

Scientists fear 'the Big One' is COMING as FOUR major earthquakes strike in 48 hours
There have been three large earthquakes recorded today, including a major one in southern Japan which destroyed buildings and left at least 45 people injured, after Myanmar was rocked yesterday.

China says enhanced U.S.-Philippine military ties invoke 'Cold War mentality'
Plans to deepen U.S.-Philippine military ties, including joint patrols in the South China Sea, reflect a "Cold War mentality", China's defense ministry said, pledging to resolutely oppose any infringement on the country's sovereignty.

Air strikes hurting IS group in Afghanistan: US
The Islamic State's nascent presence in Afghanistan has dwindled after the US military stepped up strikes on the jihadists, a US general said Thursday, but warned they possess the ability to "catch fire" again.

N. Korea missile launch fails on founder's birthday
North Korea tried and failed to test-fire what appeared to be a medium-range Musudan missile on the birthday of founding leader Kim Il-Sung Friday, a high-profile misstep after Pyongyang claimed a series of breakthroughs in its nuclear weapons programme.

DARPA is investigating self-mutating vaccines to take down viruses
How do you begin to deal with viruses that mutate quicker than we can provide vaccines or antivirals? DARPA, the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, thinks the solution may be playing the enemy at its own game, and making vaccines that reproduce and evolve faster than the viruses they target.

Megyn Kelly makes pilgrimage to Trump Tower to mend fences
Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly and GOP front-runner Donald Trump met privately at Trump Tower on Wednesday, Kelly said on her show hours later. Kelly was spotted entering Trump tower in New York City Wednesday morning by NBC new reporters. Kelly said on her show the meeting was at her request in an effort to bury the hatchet between the two of them. And to get an interview.

Provocations, Defections Multiply as North Korean Party Congress Approaches
For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the congress will be a watershed moment. It is anticipated that personnel changes and shifts in both domestic and foreign policy will be announced at the congress. What happens after the congress, the specialists said, could dictate whether or not the Kim family’s rule of the country—and the country itself—continues.

Now the battle for Britain begins: Crusade to quit EU takes huge leap forward
THE crusade for an EU exit took a historic step forward last night as Eurosceptic campaigners pledged to work together in the battle to free Britain from Brussels rule. Competing Brexit groups promised to put their differences aside and build a mass movement to quit in the run up to the in-or-out referendum on June 23.

Anne Graham Lotz: God Is Hiding From America, His Anger and Judgment Are Coming
Anne Graham Lotz, has warned that God might be purposefully hiding himself from America in preparation for a coming judgment on the nation. "Our nation is in a mess. Why? Could it be because America is losing God's blessing? His favor. Could our sin be provoking His judgment?

Powerful earthquake hits southern Japan
A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 has struck southern Japan.

Strong mag. 6.5 earthquake - Vanuatu Islands on Wednesday, 6 April 2016
Date & time: Wed, 6 Apr 06:58:49 UTC Magnitude: 6.7 Depth: 30.0 km Epicenter latitude / longitude: 14.15°S / 166.73°E [Map]

The plot of 'Planet X' thickens:
A group of physicists in France then looked at their own models, along with data from the Cassini spacecraft, to narrow down the search for the giant stellar body. Nasa scientists have dismissed claims that an unexplained object is 'tugging' on the spacecraft - and added that even if it did, the tugs would not be caused by a planet. But the researchers involved have told MailOnline the Nasa scientists are incorrect in their dismissal of the paper.

Putin: Ankara 'not so much fights radicals as cooperates with them,' civil war underway in Turkey
The Turkish authorities are not so much fighting with the radicals, but working side by side with them instead, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his annual Q&A session, noting that there is a civil war going on in southern Turkey.

Sick of ISIS Persecution, Mid-East Christians Form Biblical Brigades
Some Christians in the region are unwilling to go like lambs to the slaughter, however, and have begun forming militias to fight back. One such group is the Babylon Brigade, some 500 to 1,000 Christian fighters who mobilized after ISIS took control of their hometown in Mosul, Iraq in 2014. As King Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes, there is a time for peace, but there is also a time for war.

EU approves airline passenger records directive
The European Parliament has approved a joint system for police and justice officials to access airline passenger data on all flights to and from the EU. The measure was passed by 461 votes to 179 against. Counter-terrorism officials have lobbied for years for the introduction of Passenger Name Records (PNR), arguing that sharing data will help them trace suspicious itineraries.

US reveals rare joint navy patrols with Philippines
The United States Navy is conducting joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, US officials say. The US rarely conducts joint patrols with its partners in the region. Defence Secretary Ash Carter said the US would also increase rotations of its forces and military support in the Philippines.

‘Friday of rage’ demonstrations to take place in Egypt following Saudi islands deal
Egyptian social media activists called on all Egyptians to take to the streets on Friday to protest Cairo’s ceding of the Red Sea islands of Tiran and Sanafir to Saudi Arabia... The mass demonstrations, organized by a group named "January 2011 Revolution," were being held under the banner, "The land is the honor," rejecting the decision of the Egyptian regime to "sell part of Egypt" to the Saudi kingdom.

Is Obama planning his revenge on Netanyahu?
"During his final year in the White House, US President Barack Obama is preparing a metaphorical roadside IED for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...." Several officials have said that Obama has grown so frustrated with trying to revive Middle East peace talks that he may lay down his own outline for an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution, in the form of a resolution in the United Nations Security Council...

Israeli Arab MK to Palestinians: We must keep Jews off Temple Mount 'in any way possible'
A day after he returned from a two-month suspension from the Knesset, Israeli Arab MK Jamal Zahalka (Joint List) made a call to the Palestinians to prevent Jews from visiting the Temple Mount complex "in any way possible." "In light of the daily increase of (Jewish) ascent to the Aksa Mosque, it is up to us to stop it in any way possible,"...

As Syrians go to polls, official rules out Assad departure
A top Syrian official urged the opposition to let go of its dream of easing President Bashar Assad out of power in a transitional government, complicating peace talks that resumed Wednesday in Geneva on ending the five-year civil war.

Zika virus definitely causes birth defects, CDC says
The Zika virus causes microcephaly and other birth defects, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

Panicked Elite Buying Bomb-Proof Survival Bunkers
Panicked members of the elite are buying luxury bomb-proof underground survival bunkers because they fear mass civil unrest might be on the horizon.

Shoe Company: Obama Admin Pressured Us to Stay Quiet on TPP
The Boston Globe is reporting that U.S.-based shoe manufacturer New Balance has come out hard against the Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal. The odd thing, though, is that "the Boston company had gone quiet [on TPP] last year."

Leading global coal miner Peabody files for bankruptcy
Leading global coal producer Peabody Energy Corp (BTU.N) filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection on Wednesday after a sharp drop in coal prices left it unable to service debt of $10.1 billion, much of it incurred for an expansion


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Smart mattress lets you know if your partner is cheating
A Spanish company has created a hi-tech mattress intended to tell the buyer whether their partner is being unfaithful in the conjugal bed when left alone at home.

Boris Johnson lashes out at 'hypocrite' Obama ahead of his flying visit to Britain next week to endorse the PM's campaign to keep Britain
The London Mayor lashed out at Mr Obama as details of his visit next week became clear....'Where we do part company, and where I do mind, is that it is plainly hypocritical for America to urge us to sacrifice control — of our laws, our sovereignty, our money and our democracy — when they would not dream of ever doing the same.'

After missile failure, higher possibility of North Korea nuclear test
The likelihood of North Korea conducting a fifth nuclear test, possibly within weeks, has increased because of a failed missile launch on Friday that was an embarrassing setback for leader Kim Jong Un, South Korean officials and international experts said.

Insurers warn losses from ObamaCare are unsustainable
Health insurance companies are amplifying their warnings about the financial sustainability of the ObamaCare marketplaces as they seek approval for premium increases next year. Insurers say they are losing money on their ObamaCare plans at a rapid rate, and some have begun to talk about dropping out of the marketplaces altogether.

Tornado kills 4 people, injures 7 in Uruguay
A powerful tornado swept over a small city in Uruguay on Friday, ripping up houses, hurling cars into the air and killing at least four people, authorities said. Seven others were seriously injured. Residents of Dolores, a city of 20,000 people about 165 miles (265 kilometers) west of Montevideo, shot images of their homes and cars being swept up by the tornado and posted them on social media.

Italy insists 'no invasion' after spike in migrant arrivals
Italy insisted it was not facing an "invasion" after a spike in migrant boat crossings from Libya exacerbated fears the country is on the verge of becoming the main entry point for people trying to reach Europe.

DARPA announces Phase 2 of spaceplane project
DARPA has announced the second phase of its ambitious XS-1 program. The agency is seeking to make access to space more regular and affordable by employing an entirely re-usable high-speed, sub-orbital automated spaceplane as the first stage of its launch vehicle.

Is Obama planning his revenge on Netanyahu?
Obama is preparing a metaphorical roadside IED for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It cannot be that the tainted relations between the two leaders will not end with Obama exacting some sweet revenge." Variations of the above statement have been uttered for a while now by senior American and Israeli officials since Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress last year during his campaign against Obama and his nuclear agreement with Iran.

Manson family member Leslie Van Houten OK'd for parole
Manson Family member Leslie Van Houten was recommended for parole in her 20th parole board hearing since she was sentenced to life in prison in 1978, a spokesman for the California Department of Corrections said Thursday. Van Houten, now 66, was 19-years-old and a former high school homecoming queen when she joined other Manson family members in the murders of supermarket executives Leno and Rosemary LaBianca in 1969.

After 300 Days and 164 Cosponsors, Bill to Protect Religious Liberty Stuck in Congress
Asked about the delay, a Chaffetz aide told The Daily Signal that the Utah lawmaker needed more time to review the legislation. The seven-page bill was referred to committee last June, more than 300 days ago.

'I want my country back' Woman on Question Time in impassioned plea for Brexit
The woman, wearing glasses and speaking softly, said she was “frustrated” with all the talk of the EU. She said: “I want my country back and I want freedom. “I don’t believe our country is free any more.

Harvard's Muslim Brotherhood propaganda fest
Dr. Mark Christian, executive director of the Global Faith Institute and a former imam who left Egypt and his Muslim Brotherhood-connected family 11 years ago to live in America, told WND that Harvard long ago sold its soul to the Brotherhood. He said Harvard is home to the nation’s largest chapter of the Muslim Student Association,

Sanders heads to Vatican, says trip not political
Bernie Sanders heads to the Vatican on Friday, saying he would be happy to meet the Pope but denying his lightning transatlantic trip is a bid to woo Catholic voters. Sanders, fresh from a tough debate with Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton, was due to give a speech on the "Urgency of a Moral Economy" at an event marking the 25th anniversary of a landmark encyclical by the late Pope John Paul on social and economic justice.

Earthquake hits the Dead Sea region
A very weak earthquake was felt on Friday morning in Israel, in the Dead Sea region on the Jordan border and in the northern Negev city of Arad. The Geophysical Institute of Israel said that the quake was weak and it was not possible to measure it in numbers on the Richter scale, although the quake reawakened concerns over a massive quake that may hit Israel soon.

Italians try to stem impending Iraqi dam calamity
Advance team of Italian engineering firm begins desperate attempts to stop Mosul Dam from collapsing and killing up to 1.5 million people.

Winter Storm Vexo: April Snowstorm to Pound the Rockies, High Plains This Weekend
Winter Storm Vexo will be a major April snowstorm targeting parts of the Rockies and High Plains this weekend, with the potential for feet of snow and strong winds that could snarl travel and cause power outages. storm warnings have been issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Utah, Colorado and southern Wyoming, including most of the high country of Colorado...

Five EU nations agree tax crackdown in wake of Panama leak
Leading financial institutions have welcomed a new crackdown on international tax dodging agreed by Europe's biggest five economies. Tax and law enforcement agencies in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain have agreed to share data. The International Monetary Fund's chief Christine Lagarde said it added to the momentum building against those who sought to hide income and assets.

Search continues for survivors after biggest Japan quake since 2011
Rescuers have been searching for anyone trapped under rubble after a powerful earthquake hit southern Japan. At least nine people died and more than 860 were injured, officials said, as shaking toppled buildings. The magnitude 6.2 quake struck at 21:26 on Thursday (12:26 GMT), near Kumamoto city, on the island of Kyushu.

Ghana president makes no panic plea over terror threat memo
Ghana's President John Mahama has warned against panic after a leaked security memo revealed that militant Islamists were planning to attack the West African state. The memo said the information was obtained from a man held in Ivory Coast over last month's deadly attack on a beach resort in the country. It also warned of a possible attack on neighbouring Togo.

US: 'All options' on the table for solving Israeli-Palestinian conflict, including UN action
The United States will consider taking its concerns over Israel's settlement activity, or over a general stall in negotiations toward a final-status solution with the Palestinians, to the United Nations Security Council, the State Department said on Thursday. The Obama administration outlined its stance after several days of confusion over whether the US might or might not consider such a move.



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Saudi Arabia Threatens To Liquidate Its Treasury Holdings If Congress Probes Its Role In Sept 11 Attacks
Back in January, when the market was watching in shocked silence as oil prices were crashing to decade lows and as concerns emerged that Saudi Arabia may need to commence selling its vast, if unquantified, USD reserves, we wrote a post titled "Attention Finally Turns To Saudi Arabia's "Secret" US Treasury Holdings" where we noted something very surprising: whereas we do know that Saudi Arabia is the owner of the world's third largest USD reserves...

Hollande: International summit best way to tackle Israeli-Palestinian conflict
French President Francois Hollande said on Friday that an international conference to tackle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was the best way to bring peace, following a meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. The proposed conference is a French initiative and Hollande said he hoped it would bring together countries with an interest in the conflict, within a specified time frame.

Bernie Sanders says he met with Pope Francis.
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said in an interview with The Associated Press that he met with Pope Francis, describing the meeting as a “real honor.”

Japan earthquake: Rescue under way after powerful tremor
Rescue efforts are under way in south-western Japan to help victims of a powerful earthquake that hit the region a day after an earlier deadly tremor. Some 20,000 troops are being deployed in the operation in Kyushu region after the magnitude-7.3 quake in the early hours of Saturday. At least 28 people have been killed and hundreds injured, media reports say.

'Outrageous' that US college debaters were asked to defend Palestinian stabbing attacks, says ADL
The Anti-Defamation League said it was “outrageous” that a debate topic at an inter- university debating competition ...required participants to justify Palestinian stabbing attacks against Israelis. At the US Universities Debating Championship at Morehouse College...the topics was “This House Believes that Palestinian Violence Against Israeli Civilians Is Justified.”...half of all participants to argue that perspective.

'Too big to fail' banks and the US government are playing an incredibly dangerous game
The eight largest banks in the US are struggling to tell federal regulators just how they would die, and it could be because the two sides are playing a very dangerous game.


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Bernie Sanders Has “Extraordinary” Meeting With Pope
After a short meeting with Pope Francis while on a visit to Rome, Democratic White House hopeful Bernie Sanders says that he and the Pontiff both believe in establishing a “moral economy”. (Video)

Israel’s Air Defense to Iran: Be Afraid
“The Iranians should of course be worried by Israel’s defense capabilities,” she said. “We are the leader in this type of technology.” “We are working to develop these defense systems in order to protect ourselves,” Kreiss added. “We’re constantly trying to stay ahead of the newest technologies.”

NASA BRUTALLY shuts down climate change deniers on Facebook as they mock Bill Nye
NASA has brutally shut down climate change deniers on social media, much to the amusement of the internet. While NASA remains adamant in its crusade to promote the threat of global warming, others say that it is exaggerated.

Fears of 'THE BIG ONE' as SEVEN major earthquakes strike Pacific region in just 96 hours
SCIENTISTS fear a monster earthquake could be about to strike after a seventh quake in just 96 hours struck region, killing over 100 people. Japan has been worst hit by the tremors.

HAARP Longwave Signature Size Of Half The United States
Reporting stations across the Southwest to Central United States are seeing a red alert value and growing for reports and this was detected at the time the system was switched back on, after two months in dormancy. Red alert signals are the second highest in the alert, just below the pink alert. Longwave signals like this could be a major weather pattern shift or a major siesmic event in the form of an earthquake or volcano.

Report: Facebook Employees Explore ‘Responsibility’ to Stop Donald Trump
Facebook employees submit questions weekly to the site’s founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, asking repeatedly what the social media company can do to block Donald Trump’s presidential bid.

‘ISIS, go away. Belgium isn’t yours ’: Thousands march against terror & hatred in Brussels
Thousands of people took to the streets of the Belgian capital to join a march “against terror and hatred.” The rally was organized in response to attacks in Brussels in March that killed 32 people and injured over 300. Police say around 7,000 people marched across the city for the demonstration dubbed “All together”, local media reported. The organizers, however, expected at least 15,000 participants.

Tornado kills 4, injures hundreds in Uruguay
A tornado ripped through the southwestern Uruguay city of Dolores, killing four people and leaving hundreds injured, government officials said. More than 200 people suffered injuries and about 400 structures have been affected, said Sen. Guillermo Besozzi.

New UNESCO Resolution Erases Jewish Connection to Temple Mount
On Friday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) Executive Board in Paris adopted a resolution erasing Israel’s ties to the Temple Mount and the Western Wall. The UNESCO resolution referred to the Temple Mount area solely as the Al-Aqsa Mosque or Al-Haram Al Sharif, ignoring the Jewish claim to the site. The resolution called Israel “the occupying power” and the Western Wall as Al-Buraq Plaza.

End is Near? Global Earthquake Epidemic
People of faith may see this string of earthquakes as a sign of divine wrath. Psalm 18 describes the earth trembling and quaking because of God’s anger. Earthquakes are also part of several end times prophecies, including the war of Gog and Magog:

NASA Discovers 72 New Asteroids Near Earth
And now, after two years of study, the information gathered by the mission is being released to the public. This included, most recently, NEOWISE’s second year of survey data, which accounted for 72 previously unknown objects that orbit near to our planet. Of these, eight were classified as potentially hazardous asteroids...

NASA Discovers 72 New Asteroids Near Earth
And now, after two years of study, the information gathered by the mission is being released to the public. This included, most recently, NEOWISE’s second year of survey data, which accounted for 72 previously unknown objects that orbit near to our planet. Of these, eight were classified as potentially hazardous asteroids...

Ethiopia: Armed men 'kill 140' near South Sudan border
Ethiopia says armed men have killed 140 people near its border with South Sudan and abducted at least 39 children. Ethiopia's Communications Minister Getachew Reda said the attackers were members of South Sudan's Murle tribe. He said security forces were chasing the attackers and had killed 60 so far.

Lebanon pushes for French mediation in its maritime border dispute with Israel
The Speaker of Lebanon's Parliament Nabih Berri asked French President Francois Hollande to help Lebanon resolve its maritime border dispute with Israel... According to the report, during his meeting with Hollande Saturday, Berri "required France to play a role in order to help Lebanon demarcate its maritime borders with Israel and protect its offshore oil treasures."

Report: Dozens of Hezbollah militants 'accidentally' killed in chemical attack
Dozens of members of Hezbollah were killed last week in Aleppo in an "accidental" chemical attack carried out by the Syrian military, diplomatic sources reported to the Kuwaiti newspaper "Al-Jarida." The report stated that Syrian fighter jets struck militants from the Shi'ite terror group when they mistakenly attacked the town of Al-Eis, south of Aleppo, in their efforts to retake the region.

Amid Syria talks, Netanyahu declares ‘Israel will never leave the Golan Heights’
As UN-led peace talks on the future of Syria are being held in Geneva, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went to the Golan Heights Sunday and declared that Israel will never leave the strategic region. “The time has come for the international community to recognize reality,” Netanyahu said...“First, that whatever will be on the other side of the border, the border will not change.

Syria's Aleppo hit by government air strikes and rebel rockets
Government air strikes hit rebel-held areas of Aleppo on Saturday as rockets fired by insurgents pounded neighborhoods under state control, part of escalating violence in northern Syria that has undermined a truce agreement.

Merkel Criticized, Lauded For Allowing Comic's Prosecution
Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to allow the possible prosecution of a TV comic for writing an intentionally offensive poem about Turkey's president prompted mixed reactions in Germany on Saturday.

Five dead, five in hospital after Argentine electronic music festival
Five people died and another five were hospitalized in critical condition on Saturday in Argentina's capital city Buenos Aires after attending an electronic music festival where authorities suspect they consumed illegal drugs. Initial toxicological results showed the victims had consumed the psychoactive drug commonly known as ecstasy, hospital sources told local daily Clarin.

Thousands of troops on Paris streets but are they France's new Maginot line?
On the cobbled alleyways of Montmartre, as a busker warbled La Vie en Rose and street artists painted watercolours of the view over Paris, Master Corporal Jean-Claude had been up since dawn leading a platoon of soldiers on patrol in full camouflage and flak jackets with fingers resting lightly near the triggers of their assault rifles.

What Beverly Hills Hotel Boycott? A-List Stars Set for Weekend Fundraiser at Venue
The boycott of one of the industry's most favored locations — the famed Beverly Hills Hotel aka the Pink Palace — lost steam months ago, but one piece of the hotel's profitable pie has been slow to return. That is the entertainment industry events business. No major Hollywood red carpet event has unspooled inside the Beverly Hills Hotel since 2014 when the owner, the Sultan of Brunei, passed Sharia law in his country, calling for the stoning of gays and adulterers. But that will change this weekend when social services agency Aviva Family and Children's Services hosts its AGala on Saturday night honoring Avi Lerner, a veteran financier and film producer who serves as the chairman of Millennium Films.

Hundreds of flights canceled in Denver as blizzard hits Colorado
A powerful blizzard swept through Colorado on Saturday, dumping at least 2 feet (61 cm) of snow in some parts of the state and forcing the cancellation of most of the scheduled flights at the Denver airport, officials said. United Airlines [UALCO.UL] canceled all of its flights to and from Denver International Airport, the airport said in a statement.

Russian Jet Threatened U.S. Recon Aircraft
A Russian fighter jet flew dangerously close to a U.S. RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft on Thursday in the latest military provocation by Moscow over the Baltic Sea, the U.S. European Command said Saturday.

Strong quake hits off coast of Ecuador, tsunami waves possible - Pacific warning center
April 17 - A strong magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Ecuador late on Saturday, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said, creating the possibility of dangerous waves along the coasts of Ecuador and Colombia.


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Deadly animal prion disease appears in Europe
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) was thought to be restricted to deer, elk (Cervus canadensis) and moose (Alces alces) in North America and South Korea, but on 4 April researchers announced that the disease had been discovered in a free-ranging reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in Norway.

Boiling to life Hydrothermal feature roils Shoshone River in Cody
Vanderhoff said he found out about the plume when a friend telephoned on Monday morning and joked that he had “proof positive” that the Yellowstone super volcano was about to blow. His friend said a fissure had opened up in the river and “we’re all about to die,” Vanderhoff recounted. “I was surprised to see it,” said Dewey Vanderhoff, a Cody photographer who captured shots of the venting. “I’ve lived here all of my life and I’ve never seen it.”

Jews Flock to Temple But Christians Scared Away
In preparation for Passover next week, almost 300 Jews visited the Temple Mount on Thursday, double the average amount, in a reminder of the yearly pilgrimage in the days of the Temple. Despite Arab incitement, the unusually large number of Jews went through the rigorous preparations required for such a visit, which includes bathing in a Mikveh (ritual bath). Israel National News reported that the crowd included five grooms, a bride, 50 children, and a bar mitzvah boy.

Gene-editing surges as US rethinks regulations
The industry that has blanketed more than 181 million hectares of the world’s farmland with genetically modified (GM) crops is in the middle of a sea change. Improved techniques for altering crop genomes are already bringing a new generation of plant varieties to the market — and around the world, regulators are playing catch-up.

EWTN’s Raymond Arroyo panel explains reasons for alarm over Pope Francis Exhortation
Arroyo’s questioning touched on a number of delicate issues for the two panelists regarding Pope Francis’ Exhortation. The difficulty of the challenge to provide honest answers to Arroyo's questions regarding the head of the Catholic Church was apparent in the faces of Royal and Murray throughout the 35-minute dialogue.

Ankara’s All-Out War: Turkish Army Kills Kurdish Civilians in Syria
The Turkish government’s war against PKK militants in the southwestern part of the country has turned out to be a deadly crackdown against Kurdish civilians not only in Turkey, but across the border in Syria...

Gene-edited CRISPR mushroom escapes US regulation
A fungus engineered with the CRISPR–Cas9 technique can be cultivated and sold without further oversight. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) will not regulate a mushroom genetically modified with the gene-editing tool CRISPR–Cas9. The long-awaited decision means that the mushroom can be cultivated and sold without passing through the agency's regulatory process...

Hillsong 2016 Women’s Colour Conference Ad Features Subliminal Image Of Baphomet
Hillsong moves further away from teaching anything about the God of the Bible, and runs towards secular humanism at light speed. This year, they openly acknowledge that this event is not so much a Christian gathering as it is a 'humanitarian' event with global goals. This is right inline with the doctrine of the New World Order....

Network Funding Arab Violence on Temple Mount Indicted
The network provided funds to members of the illegal Almoravid movement who are active on the Temple Mount, to pay for their acts of violence intended to discourage visitors from attempting to ascend to the compound.



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Foam Mysteriously Appears in Japan's Streets Following Large Earthquake
As the foam poured into the streets, social media images and video showed people walking and riding through it, despite the fact that it was knee-high in some places and an unknown substance.

Moderate earthquake rocks Chile
A magnitude-5.5 earthquake shook the regions of Coquimbo, Valparaiso and the Santiago metropolitan area in the northern and central regions of Chile on Monday, authorities said. The temblor struck at 8:38 a.m.

UK: What British Muslims Really Think
Many British Muslims do not share the values of their non-Muslim compatriots, and say they want to lead separate lives under Islamic Sharia law, according to the findings of a new survey. The poll — which shows that a significant part of the British Muslim community is becoming a separate “nation within a nation” — has reignited the long-running debate about the failure of 30 years of British multiculturalism....

Yemeni rebels detain Jew over smuggling out old Torah scroll
A member of Yemen’s Jewish minority has been detained over allegations he helped smuggle an 800-year-old scroll out of the country to Israel, Yemeni officials said Tuesday, weeks after some of Yemen’s last remaining Jews arrived in Israel following a clandestine operation.

China Flight Tests New Multiple-Warhead Missile
China conducted another flight test of its newest and longest-range intercontinental ballistic missile last week amid growing tensions with the United States over the South China Sea.

Passover Sacrifice Makes Comeback Overlooking Temple Mount
Just four days before Passover, the day the Bible commands Israel to bring a lamb to the Temple to be sacrificed, a group of Kohanim (members of the Jewish priestly class) sacrificed a lamb on Mount Scopus overlooking the site of the Temple. The Kohanim wore ritual clothes conforming to Biblical requirements and were accompanied by music played on silver instruments specially made to serve in the Third Temple.

Could Yellowstone soon ERUPT? Terrifying video shows surface SIMMERING
The Yellowstone Caldera super volcano could be about to ERUPT, it is feared, after new footage showed it seemingly SIMMERING beneath the surface. Terrifying new footage shows steam and ash rising beneath the surface of the 2,805m tall volcano in Wyoming, US, fuelling fresh concern it could be about to blow.

Egyptian Amulet Bearing Name of Pharaoh Found in Soil from Temple Mount
A rare amulet, more than 3,200 years old, bearing the name of the Egyptian ruler Thutmose III, Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty who reigned from 1479 – 1425 BCE, was discovered at the Temple Mount Sifting Project located in Jerusalem’s Tzurim Valley National Park in soil discarded from the Temple Mount, and was only recently deciphered by archeologists.

Islam: Not conforming to liberal expectations
No matter what the question, the liberal response is the same: native Europeans need to understand, ‘celebrate’ difference, and be willing to integrate alien ideologies – because it’s so enriching. But if it is all so enriching, liberals struggle to explain to themselves and others why Islamic communities are not ‘celebrating’ their own differences.

Shake 'n' bake: Quakes, volcanoes in sudden eruption spree
A flurry of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions wreaked havoc around the globe in the past week and reignited widespread interest in the natural time bombs beneath humanity’s feet.

Church Leader's Wife Buried Alive, Killed by Chinese Authorities for Protesting Church Demolition
A Christian house church leader and his wife were buried alive in China's central Henan province for protesting against the government-ordered demolition of their church, and while the man managed to escape, his wife suffocated to death.

The Storm Over Houston Has Been Dropping a Month of Rain an Hour
Well, it’s floodin‘ down in Texas, and all the telephone lines are down. Or at least, busy with calls from relatives, friends, and journalists calling to find out exactly what happened, who is safe, and what has drowned in the city of Houston.

Syrian government says Assad's future not up for discussion
The Syrian government's chief negotiator said President Bashar al-Assad's future was not up for discussion at peace talks... Bashar Ja'afari, speaking to Lebanese TV station al Mayadeen, also said his team was pushing for an expanded government as the solution to the war - an idea rejected by the opposition fighting for five years to topple Assad.

Magnitude 5.5 quake hits southern Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit Kumamoto prefecture in southern Japan on Tuesday, broadcaster NHK said. A tsunami warning had not been issued, NHK added.

Belgium says seen signs that Islamic State has sent more fighters to Europe
There are signs that more Islamic State inspired militants have been sent to Belgium and Europe, Belgian authorities said on Tuesday, maintaining the country's threat status at the second-highest level. Belgium's alert level was cut to three from the maximum of four just two days after the March 22 attacks which killed 32 people at the airport and on the metro in Brussels. It has remained at that level since.

US: Golan Heights are not part of Israel
Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Department Spokesperson, John Kirby, sought to clarify the US position on the status of the Golan Heights...he said has been "longstanding and is unchanged." ...Kirby declared, before a group of reporters at the State Department in Washington, that "Every administration on both sides of the aisle since 1967 has maintained that those territories are not part of Israel."

Georgia: Six caught trying to sell $200 million in uranium
Authorities in the former Soviet state of Georgia have arrested six people for trying to sell $200 million worth of uranium, Reuters reports. The most high-profile case occurred in 2006, when a man attempted to sell weapons-grade uranium to radical Islamists for a million dollars.

US feels 'overwhelming frustration' with Israeli government, says Biden
Joe Biden, has delivered an unusually sharp critique of the government of Binyamin Netanyahu, saying the Israeli prime minister is leading Israel in the wrong direction through his policies, including settlement building. Biden described the Obama administration’s “overwhelming frustration” with Israel

Jerusalem bus bombing wounds 21 Israelis
A bus exploded in Jerusalem on Monday, wounding at least 21 people in what police said was a "terror attack," raising fears of a return to the Palestinian suicide bombings that ravaged Israeli cities a decade ago. "There is no doubt that this was a terror attack," Jerusalem police commissioner Yoram Halevy said. He said it was too early to know the identity of the attacker or if it was a suicide bombing.

Mexican volcano spews ash on nearby towns
Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano has seen a dramatic overnight explosion that sent ash blowing over the major city of Puebla directly to the east, forcing closure of the city's airport. Officials there are urging to people to wear masks to avoid inhaling the fine grit that has covered houses and cars. It can cause respiratory problems and damage car and plane engines.

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupts in fiery show – video
Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano erupted early on Monday in a fiery show of smoke, ash and lava flows. The eruption spewed ash over the nearby city of Puebla, causing the local airport to close. (video)

Dozens of Large Earthquakes Could Split Japan's Southern Island
Over the past 48 hours, our planet has been hit by literally dozens of earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater, and scientists are acknowledging that what is taking place is highly unusual. This strange shaking began toward the end of last week when the globe was struck by five major earthquakes over the space of just two days, and over the weekend the seismic activity just continued to escalate.

Mystery 'body possession' epidemic sweeps through Malaysian schools...
Schools in Malaysia have been struck by a mass hysteria 'epidemic' in which students claim they are having visions of female vampiric ghosts and are being physically pinned down by evil spirits. Called 'body possession phenomenon', one bizarre incident saw 20 female students sent home from a single school after complaining of being overwhelmed by it.

Houston floods: Disaster zone declared after 'historic' rainfall
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of emergency in Houston after record rainfall claimed five lives. Meteorologists said some 17.6in (44.7cm) of rain fell on Houston on Monday alone, levels national officials said were "historic". Rivers burst their banks in downtown Houston and 1,200 people were rescued from rising floodwaters.

German far-right Pegida founder Bachmann in race trial
The founder of Germany's anti-Islamist Pegida movement has gone on trial in Dresden on hate speech charges. Lutz Bachmann, 43, is accused of inciting racial hatred in Facebook posts, in which he called refugees "cattle", "scumbags" and "filth". Pegida's rallies have attracted thousands of supporters in Germany.

Afghanistan violence: Deadly suicide bomb hits Kabul
At least 28 people have been killed and 329 injured in a huge explosion in the centre of the Afghan capital Kabul, police and officials say. A suicide attacker detonated a vehicle and gunmen stormed the area, reports say. Officials say the gunfight is now over and the area has been cleared. A Taliban spokesman said the group carried out the attack.

El Niño declining; 50 per cent likelihood of La Niña for later in 2016
While the 2015–16 El Niño remains at weak to moderate levels, recent changes in the tropical Pacific Ocean and atmosphere, combined with current climate model outlooks, suggest the likelihood of La Niña forming in 2016 has increased to around 50%.

$1,000 Gun Tax Pushed as “Role Model” for States
A $1,000 per gun tax should serve as a “role model” for states, according to the governor of the U.S. territory of the Northern Mariana Islands, which imposed the $1,000 gun tax earlier this month. An idea first endorsed by Hillary Clinton in 1993, steep gun taxes have now taken hold in Cook County, Ill. the city of Seattle, and now a U.S. territory.

Putin Shuts Down Nuclear Reduction
In March 2009, then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton presented a toy “reset button” replica to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov symbolizing a cooperative “New START” era of mutual nuclear arms reduction. As Russia grows their nuclear arsenal while we shrink ours, it isn’t working out quite as advertised.

White House signals veto on Saudi 9/11 bill
The White House on Monday signaled President Obama would veto legislation to allow Americans to sue the government of Saudi Arabia for any role officials played in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks.

Why the US is sending more troops and helicopters to Iraq
The United States will send more than 200 additional troops and eight apache helicopters to Iraq in an effort to bolster local forces as they prepare to retake Mosul, Iraq’s second largest city, from the so-called Islamic State.

Ecuador counts over 400 quake deaths, damage in the billions
Touring a city ravaged by the earthquake that killed at least 413 people, Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa on Monday contemplated a rebuilding costing billions of dollars and a potentially "huge" impact on the fragile OPEC economy.

Obama Administration Makes Stunning Admission: "Seed Money For Al Qaeda Came From Saudi Arabia"
Following a dramatic deterioration in official diplomatic channels between the US and Saudi Arabia when over the weekend the Saudis threatened the U.S. with dumping billions in Treasuries if Congress were to pass a bill probing into their alleged support of Sept 11 terrorists in the aftermath of last weekend's 60 Minutes report on the classified "28 pages" from the Septemeber 11 commission, moments ago the Obama administration made a stunning admission, when for the first time it revealed on the record that the Saudis were the original source of funding for Al Qaeda.

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China deploying troops along North Korea border
China is deploying troops along its border with North Korea, as Pyongyang could be preparing a fifth nuclear test ahead of its Seventh Party Congress in May.

Israeli general warns of 'devastating war' with Hezbollah
A top Israeli military leader on Wednesday issued a stern warning to the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, saying any future war between the two enemies will unleash "devastating" damage on Lebanon

Canada to push for making sale marijuana legal
The Canadian government will introduce legislation next year that would make the sale of marijuana legal, its health minister has said. If enacted, the move would make Canada one of the largest Western countries to allow widespread use of the drug.

Zika threatens TWO BILLION people across the world
More than two billion people are at risk of Zika virus, experts warn, as they reveal a new map that indicates those areas at greatest risk. The southeastern US, including much of Texas to Florida, have ideal conditions for the virus to spread.

Treasury Removes Jackson From $20 Bill, Will Replace Him With Harriet Tubman
Moments ago Politico reported that the U.S. Treasury will announce that it plans to replace former President Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with Harriet Tubman, the sources said. There will also be changes to the $5 bill to depict civil rights era leaders including Marian Anderson, Eleanor Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr.

Iran Conducts Space Launch
Iran this week conducted the first launch of a new rocket that the Pentagon views as a key element of Tehran’s effort to build long-range missiles.

Betrayed with a Kiss: Azusa Now's One World Religion
The NAR-affiliated false teacher Lou Engle, founder of the “Azusa Now: The Call” exchanged foot kisses with a Roman Catholic leader live on stage in front of a cheering audience of 100,000+ packed into the LA Coliseum this past weekend.

Palmyra Arch: Destroyed by Daesh, Now Standing Tall in the Center of London
The project — commissioned by Oxford and Harvard Universities — used state of the art 3D technology to map the arch's dimensions from thousands of images, before master craftsmen carved the 20ft replica from Egyptian marble. Only a single arch of the ancient ruins of the Temple of Bel remained after Daesh terrorists destroyed it in September last year.

With Cyclone Fantala, the Indian Ocean experiences its strongest storm on record
It’s now the Indian Ocean’s turn. After record setting cyclones in the Northeast Pacific (Hurricane Patricia, Oct. 2015), and the Southwest Pacific (Tropical Cyclone Winston, Feb. 2016), the Indian Ocean has now experienced its strongest storm on record. Fantala’s wind speeds reached an estimated 170 miles per hour on April 18, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

The Feast of the Messiah on Passover
Acharon shel Pesach, the last day of Passover, is associated with the Messiah – and the future redemption.

Small earthquake swarm continues in northern Arizona
A swarm of dozens of small earthquakes shaking a sparsely populated part of northwestern Arizona is entering its fourth week.

Magnitude-6.1 tremor jolts Ecuador days after deadly earthquake
Ecuador – A fresh tremor rattled Ecuador overnight, a 6.1 magnitude jolt that was the strongest aftershock since a lethal earthquake killed hundreds of people on Saturday. There was no immediate report of further damage.

The terror academy
Al-Quds University (AQU) in Abu Dis, where some members of the next generation of Palestinian doctors and academics are studying, has become a terrorism nest during the latest wave of violence. Mohand Halabi, who killed Nahmia Lavi and Aaron Bennett in the current terror wave's first stabbing attack, was a law student at the university.

Parents blast barmy council for telling kids as young as 4 to pick sex ’they identify with’
ANGRY parents have blasted a council that wants kids as young as four to choose the gender “they most identify with” before starting school. It wrote to parents urging them to support their child’s choice of “gender identity” in a letter confirming primary school places this week.

Ecuador quake deaths pass 500 with hundreds still missing
The death toll from Saturday's devastating earthquake in Ecuador has risen to 525 and could increase by many more, authorities in the country say. Figures given by officials for the number of people missing ranged from 231 to 1,700. Thousands of people have been left homeless, making them vulnerable to dirty drinking water and disease.

Germany urges Belgium to shut nuclear reactors temporarily
German Environment Minister Barbara Hendricks has asked Belgium to close two nuclear reactors temporarily because of concerns over safety. The two ageing Doel 3 and Tihange 2 reactors were taken offline in 2012 when defects were found in the walls of the reactors' pressure vessels. They were restarted late last year amid concern in the Netherlands and Germany.

France seeks state of emergency extension for Euro 2016
The French government plans to extend a state of emergency imposed after the Paris attacks in November to cover the Euro 2016 football tournament, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has said. Given the scale of the event, security has to be ensured, he said in a radio interview. The proposed two-month extension will require parliamentary approval.

India says 330 million people affected by severe drought
The Indian government has told the Supreme Court that 330 million people are affected by drought in the country. It said that nearly 256 districts across India, home to nearly a quarter of the population were impacted. Authorities say this number is likely to rise further given that some states with water shortages have not yet submitted status reports.

Sorry, North Korea: Kim Jong-un Isn't God
North Korea without doubt is unique. If nothing else, its claimed accomplishments rival the faux Russian achievements cited by Pavel Chekov in the original Star Trek....But the North Korean regime has gone a step further in claiming that Great Leader Kim Il-sung, grandfather to Cute Leader Kim Jong-un, as I call the latter, is not only god, but recognized as such by America’s legendary evangelist Billy Graham.

Utah Governor Declares Pornography a Public Health Crisis
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert on Tuesday signed a resolution that declared pornography a public health crisis. The measure calls for education and policy changes to stop pornography exposure and addiction, which the resolution says leads to the hypersexualization of teens, prostitution and cheating spouses, among other problems. “We realize this is a bold assertion and there are some out there who will disagree with us,” Herbert told reporters at a news conference, according to the Salt Lake Tribune. “We’re here to say it is, in fact, the full-fledged truth.”

Intel to cut up to 12,000 jobs as PC industry swoons
Intel Corp said on Tuesday it would cut up to 12,000 jobs globally, or 11 percent of its workforce, as it refocuses its business towards making microchips that power data centres and Internet connected devices and away from the declining personal computer industry it helped found.

Feds Building Massive Online DNA Database
A new online portal would let scientists access vast amounts of genomic data from patients involved in heart, lung, blood and sleep research studies.

Can a burgeoning satanic movement actually effect political change?
Robert Eggers' period horror film “The Witch” has been one of the surprise hits of 2016. It’s even gained a second wind since its February 23 release: the first weekend of April it played on 666 screens around the country, raking in an additional USD$465,000.

Saudi Arabia takes out $10bn in bank loans
Saudi Arabia is raising $10bn from a consortium of global banks as the kingdom embarks on its first international debt issuance in 25 years to counter dwindling oil revenues and reserves.


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Russia Reportedly Fired On Israeli Jets In Syria
It was reported on Friday morning that Russia fired on Israeli Air Force (IAF) planes at least twice in the past six months. The unsourced report in Yedioth Ahronot included no details of where or when the incidents occurred, or whether the planes were hit. The report cited these incidents as the purpose behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit this past week to Russia.

SEARS Closing 78 Additional Stores; Must be Obama's Terrific Economy?
Obama said the economy was doing fine and anyone saying otherwise was "peddling fiction" he apparently didn't tell SEARS. The following are Sears and Kmart stores that will be closing, according to a statement Thursday from the department stores' parent company, Sears Holdings

‘We don’t work for Germany!’ ECB lashes out as ‘interfering’ Merkel loses patience with EU
A WAR of words has broken out between Germany and the European Central Bank (ECB), as the pair come to blows over how to save Europe's ailing economy. Relations have now hit breaking point and the rift over monetary policy threatens to blow the bloc apart.

Swedish Scandals Reveal Rise of Islamist Extremism in Politics
Sweden's green party Housing Minister Mehmet Kaplan was photographed dining with Turkish ethnic supremacists and has been forced to leave office in disgrace.

Syrian Army Has Crossed 'Turning Point' in Fight Against Terrorism
Syria has been mired in civil war since 2011, with government forces fighting against numerous opposition factions, including the Western-backed allegedly moderate factions, as well as terrorist groups, such as Daesh and the Nusra Front.

Is the Big One about to strike? Fears of mega-quake after another huge tremor rocks Ring of Fire
A powerful earthquake has again hit Ecuador just days after a huge quake killed nearly 600 people, prompting fears the 'big one' is on its way. Scientists say there has been an above average number of significant earthquakes across south Asia and the Pacific since the start of the year.

U.S. split deepens over Putin's intentions in Syria civil war
Russia’s latest military moves in Syria have sharpened divisions within the U.S. administration over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin genuinely backs a U.N.-led initiative to end the civil war or is using the negotiations to mask renewed military support for Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Strong quake hits disaster-stricken Ecuador
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck off Ecuador's disaster-stricken coast on Thursday, as survivors of an earlier deadly quake that killed 587 people clamored for food, water and medicine in parts of the disaster zone. The latest quake hit about 100 km (62 miles) north-northwest of Portoviejo and at a depth of 10 km (six miles), said the U.S. Geological Survey.

Rats! Several big U.S. cities seeing surge in rodent complaints
...Several major U.S. cities—including Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.— have seen significant surges in rat complaints from their residents in recent months... In Chicago, which historically notches more rat complaints than any other city, residents' reports of rodent activity rose by about 70% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year.

Fears of the apocalypse after 'huge fireball' turns sky blood red
Mystery surrounds why the night sky above El Salvador was transformed into bright red blanket earlier this week. Witnesses...feared a meteorite was approaching. The staggering photos were shared by El Salvador news site El Blog. It claims people leaving the Horem-Ebenezer church saw a “giant red ball” in the sky that was visible for a matter for seconds before disappearing.

Get Ready for Huge Obamacare Premium Hikes in 2017
Amid rising drug and health care costs and roiling market dynamics, the spokesperson for the nation’s health insurers is predicting substantial increases next year in Obamacare premiums and related costs. ...Marilyn Tavenner, the president and CEO of ...(AHIP), said...that the culmination of market shifts and rising health care costs will force stark increases in health insurance rates in the coming year.

World leaders prepare to sign Paris climate treaty
The first significant step to putting the Paris Climate Agreement into practice will take place on Friday. Around 155 countries are expected to formally sign the deal at the UN, setting in motion events that could see the treaty operational within a year. The UN says the expected record turnout for the signing shows overwhelming global support for tackling rising temperatures.

Scientists say parechovirus causes brain damage in babies
A new virus can cause developmental delays and brain damage, according to research. More than 100 Australian babies were hospitalised with parechovirus in 2013 and 2014. One year later, doctors found that many of these babies had developmental problems, according to a study by the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID).

Samaritans perform sacrificial Passover ritual
...On Friday night, Jews around the world will symbolically mark the animal sacrifices once conducted by priests during Passover when the Temple stood in Jerusalem less than 2,000 years. ...But the Samaritans, a small sect of some 800 people that claim direct descent from of the tribes of Ephraim and Menashe, still engage in the ritual slaughter of sheep according to the instructions set out in the Book of Exodus.

Kremlin denies reports on Russian fire on Israeli jets in Syria
The Kremlin...denied media reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed alleged incidents involving Russian forces in Syria and Israel Air Force aircraft. ...Friday, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth...reported...Russian forces in Syria...fired at least twice on Israeli military aircraft, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek improved operational coordination with Moscow.

Satanic 'Black Mass' in Oklahoma opposed by 100,000
A Satanic group is set to verse a "black mass" at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall this August, but 100,000 people have signed a petition to have the gathering canceled.

Mexico proposes raising limit on decriminalized pot to 1 oz
President Enrique Pena Nieto said Thursday that he will ask Mexico’s Congress to raise the limit on decriminalized marijuana for personal use to 28 grams, or about one ounce.

Harvard Law Student Asks Israeli Official Why She’s ‘So Smelly’
On Monday, April 18, Jeremy Salinger and Jacqueline Wolpoe, current co-presidents of the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA), as well as Jonathan Gartner the former president, penned a statement condemning what they termed “blatantly anti-Semitic rhetoric.”

Venezuela to cut electricity for 4 hours daily amid crisis
Venezuela’s government says it will turn off electricity nationwide for four hours each day, formalizing the blackouts that people have already been experiencing during a worsening energy crisis.

Netanyahu Seeks Putin's Assurance Over Syria in Moscow Visit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he received assurances of military coordination in a trip to Moscow that would help Israel stop the transfer of weapons through Syria to its Iranian-backed Hezbollah enemy in Lebanon.

Israel outraged by UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem sites
The language of a UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem describing "so-called" Jewish sites and putting the Western Wall Plaza in quotation marks has sparked outrage in Israel.

Just In: Obama Accused By Congressman Of Illegal Action At Bundy Ranch
Throughout the weeklong stalemate, members of the Bundy family were physically assaulted by armed officers, numerous cows were shot dead, and protesters faced threats of gunfire for merely expressing their outrage.

NASA feed 'goes down as horseshoe UFO appears on ISS live cam' sparking claims of alien cover up
NASA has been accused of an alien cover up after a live ISS feed appearing to show a horseshoe UFO suddenly went down. Conspiracy theorists are having a field day over the sighting of the strange U-shaped object hovering on the horizon of the the International Space Station. They claim NASA 'cut the live feed' after the glowing blue object flew too close to the space station.

Being human is so last year, the next frontier is trans-speciesism according to these new books
There are plenty of people out there who suffer from species dysphoria these days. They feel they are a non-human species trapped in a human body, rather along the lines in which transgender people feel gender dysphoria. We may just be at the start of a major new liberation movement.

Trump, Cruz, Kasich seek to win over Republican leaders at party meeting
Front-runner Donald Trump sent envoys and Ted Cruz and John Kasich appeared at a Republican National Committee meeting on Wednesday at an oceanside resort in Florida where elected party leaders from across the country are holding three days of talks focused mostly on their upcoming presidential convention in Cleveland.

Netanyahu to Putin: Golan Heights is a red line, must remain a part of Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had arrived to Moscow to discuss closer military coordination to avoid incidents between Israel and Russia, which launched a military operation in support of Syria... At the start of the talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Netanyahu said that the Golan Heights is a "red line" for Israel and it must remain a part of it.

Internal campaign study shows Trump likely to sweep convention
Study conducted by Trump campaign following victory in New York shows Trump likely to secure nomination on first ballot.

More than 100 feared dead in India heat wave
More than 100 people are feared dead in India in an early-summer heat wave which forced schools to close and halted outdoor work like construction, government officials said on Thursday. Neighboring Pakistan, which suffered its hottest spell in decades last year, plans to open 500 response centers to provide shelter and cold water to people if a heat-wave warning is issued, a government official said.

Russia warns U.S. over naval incident as NATO tensions laid bare
Russia accused the United States on Wednesday of intimidation by sailing a U.S. naval destroyer close to Russia's border in the Baltics and warned that the Russian military would respond with "all necessary measures" to any future incidents. ...Moscow's ambassador to NATO said the April 11 maritime incident showed there could be no improvement in ties until the U.S.-led alliance withdrew from Russia's borders.






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Russia Reportedly Fired On Israeli Jets In Syria
It was reported on Friday morning that Russia fired on Israeli Air Force (IAF) planes at least twice in the past six months. The unsourced report in Yedioth Ahronot included no details of where or when the incidents occurred, or whether the planes were hit. The report cited these incidents as the purpose behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit this past week to Russia.

SEARS Closing 78 Additional Stores; Must be Obama's Terrific Economy?
Obama said the economy was doing fine and anyone saying otherwise was "peddling fiction" he apparently didn't tell SEARS. The following are Sears and Kmart stores that will be closing, according to a statement Thursday from the department stores' parent company, Sears Holdings

‘We don’t work for Germany!’ ECB lashes out as ‘interfering’ Merkel loses patience with EU
A WAR of words has broken out between Germany and the European Central Bank (ECB), as the pair come to blows over how to save Europe's ailing economy. Relations have now hit breaking point and the rift over monetary policy threatens to blow the bloc apart.

Swedish Scandals Reveal Rise of Islamist Extremism in Politics
Sweden's green party Housing Minister Mehmet Kaplan was photographed dining with Turkish ethnic supremacists and has been forced to leave office in disgrace.

Syrian Army Has Crossed 'Turning Point' in Fight Against Terrorism
Syria has been mired in civil war since 2011, with government forces fighting against numerous opposition factions, including the Western-backed allegedly moderate factions, as well as terrorist groups, such as Daesh and the Nusra Front.

Is the Big One about to strike? Fears of mega-quake after another huge tremor rocks Ring of Fire
A powerful earthquake has again hit Ecuador just days after a huge quake killed nearly 600 people, prompting fears the 'big one' is on its way. Scientists say there has been an above average number of significant earthquakes across south Asia and the Pacific since the start of the year.

U.S. split deepens over Putin's intentions in Syria civil war
Russia’s latest military moves in Syria have sharpened divisions within the U.S. administration over whether Russian President Vladimir Putin genuinely backs a U.N.-led initiative to end the civil war or is using the negotiations to mask renewed military support for Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Strong quake hits disaster-stricken Ecuador
A powerful earthquake measuring 6.0 magnitude struck off Ecuador's disaster-stricken coast on Thursday, as survivors of an earlier deadly quake that killed 587 people clamored for food, water and medicine in parts of the disaster zone. The latest quake hit about 100 km (62 miles) north-northwest of Portoviejo and at a depth of 10 km (six miles), said the U.S. Geological Survey.

Rats! Several big U.S. cities seeing surge in rodent complaints
...Several major U.S. cities—including Boston, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C.— have seen significant surges in rat complaints from their residents in recent months... In Chicago, which historically notches more rat complaints than any other city, residents' reports of rodent activity rose by about 70% in the first quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year.

Fears of the apocalypse after 'huge fireball' turns sky blood red
Mystery surrounds why the night sky above El Salvador was transformed into bright red blanket earlier this week. Witnesses...feared a meteorite was approaching. The staggering photos were shared by El Salvador news site El Blog. It claims people leaving the Horem-Ebenezer church saw a “giant red ball” in the sky that was visible for a matter for seconds before disappearing.

Get Ready for Huge Obamacare Premium Hikes in 2017
Amid rising drug and health care costs and roiling market dynamics, the spokesperson for the nation’s health insurers is predicting substantial increases next year in Obamacare premiums and related costs. ...Marilyn Tavenner, the president and CEO of ...(AHIP), said...that the culmination of market shifts and rising health care costs will force stark increases in health insurance rates in the coming year.

World leaders prepare to sign Paris climate treaty
The first significant step to putting the Paris Climate Agreement into practice will take place on Friday. Around 155 countries are expected to formally sign the deal at the UN, setting in motion events that could see the treaty operational within a year. The UN says the expected record turnout for the signing shows overwhelming global support for tackling rising temperatures.

Scientists say parechovirus causes brain damage in babies
A new virus can cause developmental delays and brain damage, according to research. More than 100 Australian babies were hospitalised with parechovirus in 2013 and 2014. One year later, doctors found that many of these babies had developmental problems, according to a study by the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID).

Samaritans perform sacrificial Passover ritual
...On Friday night, Jews around the world will symbolically mark the animal sacrifices once conducted by priests during Passover when the Temple stood in Jerusalem less than 2,000 years. ...But the Samaritans, a small sect of some 800 people that claim direct descent from of the tribes of Ephraim and Menashe, still engage in the ritual slaughter of sheep according to the instructions set out in the Book of Exodus.

Kremlin denies reports on Russian fire on Israeli jets in Syria
The Kremlin...denied media reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had discussed alleged incidents involving Russian forces in Syria and Israel Air Force aircraft. ...Friday, Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth...reported...Russian forces in Syria...fired at least twice on Israeli military aircraft, prompting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to seek improved operational coordination with Moscow.

Satanic 'Black Mass' in Oklahoma opposed by 100,000
A Satanic group is set to verse a "black mass" at the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall this August, but 100,000 people have signed a petition to have the gathering canceled.

Mexico proposes raising limit on decriminalized pot to 1 oz
President Enrique Pena Nieto said Thursday that he will ask Mexico’s Congress to raise the limit on decriminalized marijuana for personal use to 28 grams, or about one ounce.

Harvard Law Student Asks Israeli Official Why She’s ‘So Smelly’
On Monday, April 18, Jeremy Salinger and Jacqueline Wolpoe, current co-presidents of the Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA), as well as Jonathan Gartner the former president, penned a statement condemning what they termed “blatantly anti-Semitic rhetoric.”

Venezuela to cut electricity for 4 hours daily amid crisis
Venezuela’s government says it will turn off electricity nationwide for four hours each day, formalizing the blackouts that people have already been experiencing during a worsening energy crisis.

Netanyahu Seeks Putin's Assurance Over Syria in Moscow Visit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he received assurances of military coordination in a trip to Moscow that would help Israel stop the transfer of weapons through Syria to its Iranian-backed Hezbollah enemy in Lebanon.

Israel outraged by UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem sites
The language of a UNESCO resolution on Jerusalem describing "so-called" Jewish sites and putting the Western Wall Plaza in quotation marks has sparked outrage in Israel.

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No One Works in 1 in 5 U.S. Families
There were one in five families in the United States in 2015, or 19.7 percent, in which no one in the family worked, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Eight killed in execution-style US shootings
Eight members of one family, including a teenager, were executed with a bullet to the head in rural Ohio. Seven bodies were found at three nearby homes and an eighth was later found at a fourth site, Pike County Sheriff Charles Reader told reporters.

U.S. Suicide Rate Surges to a 30-Year High
Suicide in the United States has surged to the highest levels in nearly 30 years, a federal data analysis has found, with increases in every age group except older adults. The rise was particularly steep for women. It was also substantial among middle-aged Americans, sending a signal of deep anguish from a group whose suicide rates had been stable or falling since the 1950s.

Weather Channel Founder Slams Global Warming: "The Theory Has Failed"
If Bill Nye had his way, Weather Channel founder John Coleman would be heading for jail. Having spent more than 60 years as a meteorologist, Coleman penned a pointed rebuke to "the science guy's" vehement faith in the 'science' of climate change, exclaiming that "science has taken a back seat at The UN... get politics out of the climate debate."

American future: 55 million Latinos in U.S., one-third under 18
There are 55.3 million Latinos in America, nearly triple the 1980 population, and those under 18 years old are the largest group, a demographic fact likely to influence the future of the country, according to Census figures.


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Heavy teen marijuana use may cut life short by 60
Heavy marijuana use in the late teen years puts men at a higher risk for death by age 60, a new long-term study suggests. Swedish researchers analyzed the records of more than 45,000 men beginning in 1969 and 1970. The scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm reported that 4,000 died during the 42-year follow-up period, and men who'd used marijuana heavily at ages 18 and 19 were 40 percent more likely to die by age 60 compared to guys who hadn't used the drug.

North Korea fires submarine-launched missile: South Korea
North Korea fired what appeared to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Saturday off its east coast, South Korea said, amid concerns that it might conduct a nuclear test or a missile launch ahead of a key ruling party meeting in May. The North fired the missile to the northeast from an area off its east coast at about 6:30 p.m. local time (0930 GMT), the South's office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Illegal immigrant families crossing border at record pace in 2016
Illegal immigrant families are streaming across the border at record pace, according to new Border Patrol statistics released Friday morning that show more than 32,000 have been caught trying to sneak into the U.S. That’s nearly 40 percent higher than the previous record of 2014... suggesting that the government’s relaxed enforcement policies have backfired and invited a new wave of illegal crossers.

China denies reports of massing troops at North Korea border
China's Defense Ministry on Friday denied reports that Chinese troops were massing on the North Korean border, ahead of a possible fifth North Korean nuclear test, saying its deployments there were normal. The Hong Kong-based Information Center for Human Rights and Democracy said earlier this week that China had sent 2,000 troops to the border, a story picked up by Russian and Iranian news outlets, among others.

Iran nuclear: US to buy 32 tonnes of heavy water from Tehran
The US is buying 32 tonnes of heavy water, which is used in some nuclear reactors, from Iran. The US State Department said the $8.6m (£6m) purchase was designed to help Iran meet its obligations under the nuclear deal signed last year. Officials said the heavy water, which can also be used to produce weapons-grade plutonium, would be resold for research purposes.

Belize-Guatemala border tensions rise over shooting
Tensions between Guatemala and Belize over a border dispute have risen sharply after a shooting incident in which a Guatemalan teenager died. Guatemala says the 13-year-old boy was attacked by Belizean soldiers. Belize says its troops shot in self-defence after coming under fire. Belize also accuses Guatemala of "amassing" troops along the border.

Bangladeshi university professor hacked to death in Rajshahi
A university professor has been hacked to death in Bangladesh, in an attack police say is similar to killings of secular bloggers and atheists by suspected Islamist extremists. ...He was attacked with machetes by unidentified assailants...Police believe that he may have been targeted by suspected Islamist extremists because he was involved in cultural activities.

Patrick Buchanan: Dishonoring General Jackson
Great men are rarely good men, and Jackson was a Scots-Irish duelist, Indian fighter and slave owner. But then, Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Madison and Monroe were slave owners before him. To remove his portrait from the front of the $20 bill, and replace it with Tubman’s, is affirmative action that approaches the absurd.


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Obama to announce plans to grow U.S. Special Operations force in Syria
President Obama will announce the addition of 250 Special Operations troops to the American advisory force in Syria, U.S. officials said Sunday, the administration’s latest move seeking to intensify pressure on the Islamic State.

"They Should Be Met By Force" - US General Warns Russia Future Fly-Bys "Won't End Well For You"
Russia should be warned that its dangerous flybys of U.S. ships and planes could be met by force, President Barack Obama's nominee as the next NATO and U.S. European Command commander said Thursday.

1 dead, 1 'cooperating' after shooting death in church
Authorities say a dispute between two members of a suburban Philadelphia church during a Sunday worship service ended with one person shooting and killing the other.

Arab coalition claims 800 Al-Qaeda fighters killed in Yemen
Yemeni troops backed by Arab coalition air strikes killed more than 800 members of Al-Qaeda in an attack on a southeastern provincial capital held by the group for the past year, the coalition said Monday.

After 30 years, Chernobyl repair racing against time
Thirty years after the world's worst nuclear accident, the Chernobyl power plant is surrounded by both desolation and clangorous activity, the sense of a ruined past and a difficult future.

Christian brother and sister told they would be rescued by Holy Father then left behind
A Christian brother and sister from Syria...'let down' by the Pope after he left them behind in a Lesbos refugee camp despite promises they would be given a new life in Italy. Roula and Malek Abo say they were two of the lucky 'chosen 12' refugees selected by the Vatican to be...housed in Rome. But...they were told the following day they couldn't go. Instead three Muslim families were taken.

Syria conflict: Obama rules out ground troops for Syria
President Barack Obama has ruled out deploying US ground troops in Syria and says military efforts alone cannot solve the country's problems. "It would be a mistake for the United States, or Great Britain... to send in ground troops and overthrow the [Bashar al-] Assad regime," he told the BBC. He also said he did not think so-called Islamic State would be defeated in his last nine months of office.

Ecuador declares national mourning as quake death toll rises to 646
A week after Ecuador's devastating earthquake, President Rafael Correa has said the number of fatalities has risen to 646. President Correa said that another 130 people were still missing. He announced eight days of national mourning for the victims of the worst tragedy to hit the South American nation in decades.

TTIP trade deal: Germans rally in Hannover against US-EU talks
Thousands of people have marched in the German city of Hannover against a proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) deal. They say the deal would drive down wages, and weaken environmental protection and labour rights. US President Barack Obama - who is pushing hard for the agreement - says it would create millions of jobs and increase trade by lowering tariffs.

North Korea 'will halt' nuclear tests if US stops S Korea exercises
North Korea has said it will suspend its nuclear tests if the US stops its annual military exercises with South Korea. Foreign minister Ri Su-yong also told the Associated Press news agency that his country would not be cowed by international sanctions. A US official has defended the drills as a sign of commitment to South Korea.

A timely reminder of the Exodus: Ancient Egyptian scarab seal found near Haifa
As Jews around the globe commemorate the ancient Israelites' exodus from Egypt during Passover, a relic of a Pharaonic dynasty from some 3,500 years ago was found in northern Israel's Tel Dor. The University of Haifa announced on Sunday the discovery of a rare scarab seal belonging to a senior official of the Thirteenth Pharaonic Dynasty, which reigned in Egypt during the 18th-17th centuries BCE.

Saudi rulers under fire after arrest of well-known Islamic preacher
Saudi security forces arrested the well-known Islamic preacher, Sheikh Abdel Aziz al-Tarifi, for mocking the government, Saudi media reported on Saturday. According to reports disseminated on social media networks following Tarifi's arrest, the security forces incarcerated the 39-year-old preacher due to a comment he wrote on his Twitter page on Thursday, describing the Saudi government as apostate.

New York denies critical permit for natural gas pipeline
New York environmental regulators have rejected a critical permit needed for a major natural gas pipeline project, saying the project fails to meet standards that protect hundreds of streams, wetlands and other water resources in its path.

Martyr killed by bulldozer becomes symbol of growing persecution of Christians in China
A Christian woman's fateful and defiant stance in front of a bulldozer last week evoked the memory of Tiananmen Square and has become a rallying cry against persecution at the hands of the Beijing government.

Kim Jong Un Forces Starving North Koreans To Watch Gourmet Cooking Competition
According to the Post, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un broadcast a "master chef" style competition to find the country's top chef, as well as to gorge on food as millions of starving viewers looked on.

At least 12 dead in two Baghdad car bomb attacks: sources
At least 12 people were killed on Saturday in two separate car bomb attacks in Baghdad targeting security forces, police sources said. Islamic State was behind the larger blast, according to the Amaq news agency which supports the group. The attack on a security checkpoint in the northern al-Husseiniya district killed nine people and wounded 28 others.

Bangladesh professor hacked to death by Islamist militants
A university professor was hacked to death on Saturday in northwestern Bangladesh, police said, with Islamic State claiming responsibility for the latest in a series of attacks on liberal activists.

Riot Training Readies Reporters for Convention Violence
f confrontations at Donald Trump rallies are any indication, the Republican National Convention in July may see some of the most exciting – and potentially violent – street protests in recent years, and reporters are being schooled on how to ride out the chaos.




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Egypt Clamps Down on Protests Over Red Sea Islands
Authorities acted quickly to suppress demonstrations only days after the biggest protests in a year Egyptian security forces quickly snuffed out a series of protests across Cairo against the government’s decision to transfer control of two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia.

France wins $40 billion Australian submarine contract
Australia has awarded the A$50 billion ($40 billion) contract to build the country's new fleet of submarines to French naval contractor DCNS, sources said on Tuesday, dealing a major blow to Japan's nascent defense export industry.

Palestinian Authority backs convicted killer for Nobel Peace Prize
Palestinian leaders have offered up an unlikely candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize: A man serving five life sentences for murder. Marwan Barghouti, who founded al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades and is called “the Palestinian Mandela,” was convicted in 2004 of five counts of murder – including a 2002 attack at a Tel Aviv seafood market in which three civilians were killed. While in prison, he has toyed with running for president and polls suggest he would win if it were up to the voters.

Canadian executed by Islamic militants in Philippines: Trudeau
Islamic militants in the Philippines have executed a Canadian hostage, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday, after the Filipino authorities said they had found the head of a foreign man on a remote island.

Iran unveils new main battle tank made from US and Chinese designs from the 1960s
Earlier this month, Iran unveiled a new main battle tank, the Tiam, that appears to be a mashup of Chinese and US tanks from the 1960s, The Diplomat reports. The tank appears to have the main hull and engine of the US' M47M Patton, a variation of the M47 Patton made in the early 1960s, and the turret of China's type 59/69 tank, first produced in 1958.

University backs down – removes Jesus dartboard
After an outcry was raised by students, potential students, alumni and the general public, Rutgers University has removed a “provocative and controversial” piece of artwork from the campus library. The art piece, entitled “Vitruvian Man,” featured Jesus hanging from a dartboard rather than a cross. Instead of nails, red darts were placed in his chest, hands and feet, with blood dripping from the stab wounds.

Small earthquake felt around Vienna
The earthquake measurement website EMSC confirmed an earthquake happened 18 kilometres south-west of Vienna at around 12.28pm. EMSC measured the magnitude around 4.4. Residents writing on social media confirmed feeling the earthquake, the centre of which was in Raum Alland in Lower Austria....

Solar Impulse 2 breaks records by reaching California
Last night, Solar Impulse 2 completed the Pacific Ocean crossing leg of its round-the-world flight. According to the Solar Impulse organization, the aircraft with founder and chairman Bertrand Piccard at the controls touched down in a night landing at Moffett Airfield in Mountain View, California...

North Korea tests submarine-launched ballistic missile: Is that unusual?
In the latest development of North Korea’s nuclear ambitions, it appears that the hermit kingdom fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) Saturday off its east coast.

UK city asks parents to let four-year-olds pick their own gender
Parents in Britain are outraged after their city council sent them letters asking them to support the “gender identity” of their children, some of whom are as young as four.

The devil comes to Oklahoma
Satanists rally around convicted sex offender for Black Mass this summer.A Satanic Black Mass is scheduled for the Oklahoma City Civic Center this August, featuring a play called “The Consumption of Mary” – raising concerns among Catholics and Protestants who are petitioning Gov. Mary Fallin, Mayor Mick Cornett and the civic center to cancel the event.

‘Time for US-German leadership’? Obama, Merkel pushing EU into unpopular TTIP free trade deal
Obama wants to complete talks on a US-EU free trade deal before his term ends in January. However, while he enjoyed the warm support of German Chancellor Merkel in Hannover, public support for the highly secretive deal is waning. “I don’t anticipate that we will be able to complete ratification of a deal by the end of this year, but I do anticipate that we will have completed the agreement,”

Major Rabbi Predicts Christians Will Be Source of Torah in Coming Days of Messiah
On Wednesday afternoon, two of the greatest rabbis of the generation met and discussed how very close the Messiah is, and how Christians and Muslims have an important role to play in that process.Conversations between such great men have enormous significance.. Rabbi Kanievsky answered that the Messiah should be arriving in the very near future.

Mexico earthquake: Estimated 5.6 magnitude hits off coast of Chiapas state on Guatemala border
A 5.6 magnitude has struck 81km off the coast of the southern state of Chiapas in Mexico near the border with Guatemala. It comes a week after another 6.2 magnitude quake was registered in the Pacific Ocean near the state.

CDC Official Warned Staff of Health, Safety Risks During Influx of Illegal Alien Minors
A government official warned employees deploying for the influx of illegal immigrant minors about health and safety risks because the new arrivals would have tuberculosis and some were young adults—not children—like the Obama administration proclaimed...“We might as well plan on many of the kids having TB,” states a June 26, 2014 guidance e-mail from a Centers for Disease Control (CDC) environmental health scientist, Alaric C. Denton...

Egyptian President Sisi in warning over anti-government protests
Egypt's president has warned against what he called attempts to destabilise the state, ahead of planned anti-government protests. In a televised address, Abdul Fattah al-Sisi said "evil" forces were conspiring against the country but would not succeed. A range of groups have called for demonstrations, including against the handing of two islands to Saudi Arabia.

Watch Live: Thousands attend priestly blessing ceremony at Western Wall
Thousands of people flocked to the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City Monday for the traditional Birkat Kohanim ceremony, the priestly blessing, held annually on the intermediate days of Passover and Succot. The custom sees hundreds of Cohens (priests), descended from the biblical figure of Aaron and the Israelite tribe of Levi, raise their hands within their prayer shawls and bless the masses.

Large majority of US Senate pushes Obama to boost Israel aid
More than four-fifths of the US Senate have signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to quickly reach an agreement on a new defense aid package for Israel worth more than the current $3 billion per year. Eighty-three of the 100 senators signed the letter, led by Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Chris Coons.

Charlotte gay wedding defies United Methodist Church rules
The two Charlotte men became the first same-sex couple in North Carolina to get married – at least publicly – in a United Methodist church.


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As Old Friendships Cool, Netanyahu Looks East for Fresh Support
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s approach to Israel’s international relations is changing. Criticized by U.S. and European leaders over his policies toward the Palestinians, the Israeli leader is cultivating allies in other parts of the world that share economic interests and enemies.

Turkey's Erdogan Chases Critics At Home And Abroad
Ebru Umar was sleeping in her summer residence on Turkey's Aegean coast when police arrived at her door and took her away for questioning about two of her tweets that were deemed offensive to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Billy Graham's Daughter: God Is Turning Away From America And Leaving Us To Our Sins
Commenting on the moral state of America and God's judgment on sinful nations, evangelist Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of pastor Billy Graham, said America is imploding "morally and spiritually," that God is removing His "blessing and protection" from us, leaving us to our sins, and that this encroaching judgment is evident in the chaos of the political scene, the economy, and even the weather.

Beware state capitalism: it’s the enemy of real markets
“It’s not the real thing, it doesn’t work and it is a recipe for capital destruction” Saudi Aramco will continue to be controlled by, and managed exclusively in the interest of, the Saudi government. The Saudi proposal is another case of the unfortunate and confusing rise of state capitalism, a subset of corporatism.

Climate Models Fail Again, Didn’t Predict CO2 Would Green The Western US
Climate models have long predicted man-made global warming would cause the western U.S. to become more arid and brown, but that’s not what happened. A new study examining three decades worth of satellite data found the western U.S. — indeed, the world in general — is greening because of increased carbon dioxide emissions.

EXCLUSIVE: Kerry, Heinz Family Have Millions Invested In Offshore Tax Havens
Secretary of State John Kerry and his wife Teresa Heinz have invested millions of U.S. dollars through family trusts in at least 11 offshore tax havens, according to an analysis by The Daily Caller News Foundation. The revelation comes on the heels of the release of the Panama Papers, a treasure trove of 11.5 million legal and financial records documenting how ...powerful people have used offshore bank accounts to conceal their wealth and avoid taxes.

We must protect Israel from its lying enemie
I first set eyes on two swamplands more than 70 years ago. Both would find a special place in my heart for years to come. One was Florida, the other Israel. Since then, I have spent my life working to improve and build them both.

Report: AmeriCorps Volunteers Escorted Women to Abortion Clinics
Several AmeriCorps volunteers recently helped young women get abortions, which is a "direct violation" of the federal funding rules that cover the group, The Hill reports.

EU FALLING APART: Former Italy PM warns bloc DISINTEGRATING which could spark WAR
“The EU is going through a crisis which leads me and others for the first time to consider whether we are not heading towards disintegration. “The EU has never been hit by such a high number of different crises of this gravity.

Military Buildup? Turkey Deploys Missile Systems on Border With Syria
The Turkish army has pulled additional forces to the border with Syria, placing several rocket launchers near the Turkish city of Kilis, local media reported.

Clashes break out on Temple Mount after Jews bow down
A protest erupted on Tuesday morning on the Temple Mount after several Jews visiting the site began prostrating themselves and began reciting Jewish prayers which are strictly forbidden under current agreements between Israel and the Waqf.

Iran and Russia move closer but their alliance has limits
Tehran had cause to celebrate: the Kremlin's decision a year ago to press ahead with the stalled sale of the S-300 system was the first clear evidence of a growing partnership between Russia and Iran that has since turned the tide in Syria's civil war and is testing U.S. influence in the Middle East.

ISIS fighters in Sweden to attack ‘civilian targets’ in Stockholm - reports
Swedish security services are on high alert in connection with a potential terror threat, officials said. Reports in Swedish media say several Islamic State fighters have arrived in Sweden to carry out attacks on civilian targets in the capital Stockholm.

British MP called to ethnically cleanse Israeli Jews
UK Labour Party MP Naz Shah has declared that all Israeli Jews should be "relocated" to the United States. She even suggested that the British government could pay for the "transportation costs" of removing Jews from the Middle East.

Saudi general: 'If Netanyahu accepts the Arab Peace Initiative, we’ll open an embassy in Israel'
Anwar Eshki, a retired Major General in the Saudi army said in an interview with AL-Jazeera that he opposes arming the Palestinians, "like Iran does," because it will be counterproductive.

SOLAR SECTOR BOUNDARY CROSSING
On April 28th, probably late in the day, Earth will cross a fold in the heliospheric current sheet--a vast wavy structure in interplanetary space separating regions of opposite magnetic polarity. The crossing could trigger geomagnetic activity and auroras around Earth's poles

Blowing Dust Causes Pileup; I-10 Closed for 62 Miles in Arizona, New Mexico
Blowing dust in southeastern Arizona caused a pileup along Interstate 10 Monday afternoon, closing down a 62-mile stretch of the freeway , according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The westbound side of I-10 was closed off near San Simon, about 15 miles from the New Mexico state line after two tractor trailers collided.

California Firearm Owners Brace For ‘Gun-Megeddon’
The package of 10 gun control bills, which opponents are calling "Gun-Megeddon," has firearms owners fearful of losing their Second Amendment right to bear arms. "Gun-Megeddon is definitely coming to pass," said Craig DeLuz of the Firearms Policy Coalition.

White House says it will offer largest military package in US history
The United States plans to offer Israel the largest military assistance package in US history, according to an Obama administration official. "We are prepared to sign an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with Israel that would constitute the largest single pledge of military assistance to any country in US history," a White House official told Reuters.

Iraq: Sadr supporters in mass protest for political reform
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets of Iraq's capital, Baghdad, in protest at a months-long political crisis and lack of reform. Shia cleric Moqtada Sadr has asked his supporters to march towards the Green Zone, where the government is based. He wants Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to press ahead with his plan to replace ministers appointed on the basis of political affiliation with technocrats.


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This Is The End: Venezuela Runs Out Of Money To Print New Money
we joked that it is unclear just where the country will find all the paper banknotes it needs for all its new physical currency. After all, central-bank data shows Venezuela more than doubled the supply of 100-, 50- and 2-bolivar notes in 2015 as it doubled monetary liquidity including bank deposits. Supply has grown even as Venezuela has fewer U.S. dollars to support new bolivars, a result of falling oil prices.

Marseille synagogue to be converted into mosque
A synagogue in Marseille is to be converted into a mosque, reflecting demographic shifts in the southern French city, a Jewish leader has told AFP.

New York police charged 120 alleged gang members in the city's largest-ever gang takedown
Law enforcement rescued a housing project with the biggest gang takedown in city history, and now officials are investigating whether the city's 400,000 public housing residents were being protected in safe conditions as required by federal law, a federal prosecutor announced Wednesday.

Vietnam is being crippled by its worst drought in nearly a century
Vietnam's breadbasket southwestern region has been hit by the worst drought in 90 years, badly damaging the nation's economy. The Southeast Asian country saw a huge slowdown in economic growth in the first quarter as agriculture output dropped sharply. GDP growth slipped to 5.6% year-over-year in the first quarter, down from 6.7% in 2015, according to statistics cited by a Capital Economics team led by Gareth Leader.

Forget Yellowstone... Snake River Plain’s volcano is a MUCH BIGGER threat to America
Eruptions at Snake River Plain in Idaho were “significantly larger” than geologists had previously thought.

Blatantly Ignoring Reality, Obama Announces “We Live in a Peaceful Era”
With pride, Obama added extreme strides in social equality to the list. “Around the world we’re more tolerant, with more opportunity for women and gays and lesbians as we push back on bigotry and prejudice,” he said. Discouraging any incredulity, he explained that the negative images portrayed in the media showing rampant global violence were misleading.We are fortunate to be living in the most peaceful, most prosperous, most progressive era in human history,” he said.

Relative Reality - When Perception Of Reality Is Based On Feelings
It is high time, then, that we stand up to this social madness and say, "Enough!" The emperor has no clothes, and if enough of us stand up and make our voices heard, society will be jarred back to reality. Otherwise, we will continue our descent into the madness of relative reality.

Does an ISIS Affiliate Have Chemical Weapons on Israel’s Syrian Border?
Israel’s concern is largely based on reported chemical weapons attacks by ISIS in eastern Syria and western Iraq, two regions where the border is porous between both countries. However, there is also some concern that the Yarmouk Martyrs Brigade might have also been able to get hold of remnants from the Syrian government’s chemical weapons arsenal.

Face-off: Scientology leader threatens to sue his father over tell-all book
An exposé about internal Scientology leadership struggles between founder L. Ron Hubbard and current leader David Miscavige is at the center of a controversy. The book alleged poor living conditions and violence at the organization’s headquarters in California.

German nuclear plant in Bavaria infected with malware, logins compromised
Several computer viruses have been detected in a German nuclear power plant in Bavaria, the station operator said. The malware can steal login credentials and allow a remote attacker to access the cracked computer. The incident took place at Gundremmingen plant about 100km from Munich.

Carbon Dioxide Fertilization Greening Earth, Study Finds
From a quarter to half of Earth’s vegetated lands has shown significant greening over the last 35 years largely due to rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Climate Change on April 25.

Sweden faces a massive ISIS terror attack
Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists have infiltrated Sweden and are planning an imminent attack on the capital city of Stockholm, according to intelligence received by the Scandinavian nation. Security services in Sweden are investigating undisclosed information about the ISIS attack, local media reported Tuesday as cited by Reuters on Wednesday.

'We need to say no thanks to American aid
Likud MK Yoav Kish, a fighter pilot in the Israel Air Force reserves, on Wednesday called on Israel to aspire to a situation in which it is independent enough to be able to refuse financial aid from the US.

IDF Confirms Hamas ‘Partnering’ With ISIS in Sinai
IDF officials warned this week that between 600 to 1,000 Da’esh (ISIS) operatives in the Sinai Peninsula are now “partnering” with Gaza’s ruling Hamas terrorist organization. In a graphic posted to the military service English-language blog online, the IDF confirmed Hamas support for Da’esh is wide-ranging.

Exclusive: Half of Americans think presidential nominating system 'rigged' - poll
More than half of American voters believe that the system U.S. political parties use to pick their candidates for the White House is "rigged" and more than two-thirds want to see the process changed, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

Small earthquake hits north of Talkeetna
The event took place about 30 miles north of Talkeetna at 12:29 p.m. No Tsunami is expected. The event was recorded as a 4.6 magnitude quake by the Alaska Earthquake Center in Fairbanks.

Mini-quakes continue after Monday's Weaverville earthquake
USGS data from Earthquaketrack.com shows another small quake in Weaverville around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, as well as two more earlier that same morning. A geophysicist with the National Earthquake Information Center in Golden Co. confirms there have actually been about 11 earthquakes in the area over the past day or two.

Europe will 'soon have more Muslims than Christians'
Muslims will soon outnumber Christians in Europe, a Belgian minister has claimed. Speaking at a hearing into the Brussels attacks, Koen Geens said the European Community may not realise it “but this is the reality”....Belgian deputy prime minister Jan Jambon warning against Europeans “making an enemy of Islam” describing it as “the worst thing we can do”.

Islamic State: Up to $800m of funds 'destroyed by strikes'
Up to $800m (£550m) in cash held by so-called Islamic State (IS) has been destroyed in air strikes, a US military official says. Maj Gen Peter Gersten, who is based in Baghdad, said the US had repeatedly targeted stores of the group's funds. The blow to the group's financing has contributed to a 90% jump in defections and a drop in new arrivals, he said.

Brazil swine flu: H1N1 vaccinations to begin as virus kills 230
The health ministry in Brazil says 230 people have been killed by swine flu this year - more than six times the number for the whole of 2015. More than 70 deaths were registered in the last week alone, officials said. A national campaign of free swine flu vaccinations begins on Saturday.

Venezuela introduces two-day week to deal with energy crisis
Venezuela's government has imposed a two-day working week for public sector workers as a temporary measure to help it overcome a serious energy crisis. Vice-President Aristobulo Isturiz announced that civil servants should turn up for work only on Mondays and Tuesdays until the crisis was over. Venezuela is facing a major drought, which has dramatically reduced water levels at its main hydroelectric dam.

Eleven shot dead in Cape Verde, including two Spanish citizens
Eleven men were shot dead in Cape Verde on Tuesday, including eight soldiers, a local civilian and two Spanish citizens, the minister of Internal Administration for the archipelago off the African coast said in a statement.

Bright flash of light marks incredible moment life begins
Human life begins in bright flash of light as a sperm meets an egg, scientists have shown for the first time, after capturing the astonishing ‘fireworks’ on film.

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Obama Admits Couldn't "Convince Americans Of Recovery", Bashes 'The Big Short'
Despite his proclamation that he "saved the world from a Great Depression," the fact is that Obama will be the first President ever to not see a single year of 3% GDP growth - but only cynical fiction-peddlers would mention facts at a time like this.

U.S. military softens claims on drop in Islamic State's foreign fighters
The U.S. military on Thursday retreated from a top general's claim this week that the number of foreign fighters joining Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has plummeted by as much as 90 percent.

China says it will not permit war in the Korean Peninsula. Why now?
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that his country will "absolutely not permit war or chaos" to break out on the Korean peninsula. Addressing a group of Asian foreign ministers, the comments were made in the context of a wider exploration of China's foreign policy. President Xi also expressed commitment to "comprehensively and fully" implement sanctions targeting North Korea's missile and nuclear programs, as mandated by the United Nations.

Google CEO Pichai Sees the End of Computers as Physical Devices
Forget personal computer doldrums and waning smartphone demand. Google thinks computers will one day cease being physical devices. “Looking to the future, the next big step will be for the very concept of the ‘device’ to fade away,” Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai wrote Thursday in a letter to shareholders of parent Alphabet Inc. “Over time, the computer itself -- whatever its form factor -- will be an intelligent assistant helping you through your day.”

Franklin Graham Voices Support for Target Boycott
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham has announced that he stands in solidarity with those who are boycotting Target over the retail store’s new restroom policy, which allows transgender people to use the restroom of their choosing. The Christian Post reports the the president of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Associated wrote that he supported the Target boycott in a Facebook post.

China passes law imposing security controls on foreign NGOs
A Chinese government offensive against civil society that campaigners describe as the worst in nearly three decades has intensified with Beijing’s approval on Thursday of a controversial new law that gives security forces control over foreign NGOs operating in the country.

EPA Continues To Implement Global Warming Plan Supreme Court Said It Couldn’t
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials are moving ahead with a key part of the Clean Power Plan (CPP) despite the Supreme Court issuing a stay against the agency’s global warming plan in February.

Situation in Aleppo "catastrophic", aid lifeline in jeopardy
The situation in Aleppo is "catastrophic" after deadly overnight air strikes on a hospital, and the aid lifeline that delivers supplies to millions of Syrians risks being broken, the United Nations said on Thursday.

SOLAR SECTOR BOUNDARY CROSSING
On April 29th or 30th, Earth will cross a fold in the heliospheric current sheet--a vast wavy structure in interplanetary space separating regions of opposite magnetic polarity. This is called a "solar sector boundary crossing," and it could trigger geomagnetic activity around Earth's poles.

Wealthy, educated voters fuel Trump's East Coast sweep
His sweep of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut and Rhode Island on Tuesday included wins in some of the richest and best-educated counties in the country - like Fairfield County, Connecticut, and Newport County, Rhode Island - and added to victories in his more traditional strongholds of white working-class neighborhoods.

Sweden faces summer of migrant crime as tensions boil over, police chief warns
A SUMMER of “chaos” is expected to hit Sweden because of “Moroccan youths” carrying out crime, according to a police officer.

Eastern Taiwan rattled with 26 earthquakes in one night
A total of 26 earthquakes were recorded between 11:17 p.m. Wednesday and 8:00 a.m., Thursday, with one main earthquake each occurring near the border of Yilan and Hualien Counties and in Hualien's Hsiulin and Fuli Townships, according to the bureau. The rest were aftershocks.

4.7 earthquake hits Fiordland
A strong 4.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Fiordland tonight. GNS says the quake struck at 9.44pm 30km northeast of Milford Sound at a depth of 15km.

Huge tremors as earthquake hits southwest FRANCE
RESIDENTS have woken up to an earthquake after strong tremors rocked an area in southwest France. A quake registering 5.2 on the Richter scale struck the southwest of France near the towns of La Rochelle and Rochefort in the region of Charente-Maritime. Witnesses have described feeling two strong tremors lasting several seconds. Buildings, including industrial sites and schools in La Rochelle, have been evacuated.

Syria conflict: MSF says deadly air strike hit Aleppo hospital
At least 14 patients and three doctors have been killed in an air strike on a hospital in the Syrian city of Aleppo, the charity Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) says. Among those killed in the MSF-supported al-Quds hospital was one of the city's last paediatricians, MSF said. Local sources have blamed the Syrian government or Russian war planes, but there has been no official comment.

Bursa: 'Suicide bomber' hits western Turkey
A suicide bomber has struck in the western Turkish city of Bursa, injuring 13 people, officials say. The attack took place near the city's 14th Century Grand Mosque, a symbol of the city, reports said. The governor of Bursa said the attacker was a suspected female suicide bomber.

North Korea second mid-range missile test fails, says South
North Korea has test fired a mid-range ballistic missile which crashed a few seconds after launch, say South Korean military officials. It is thought to be the second test of the North's new Musudan missile. An attempt earlier this month also failed. The tests come amid a recent ramp-up in weapons activity as the country prepares for a rare party congress.

Senior Israeli official: Chemical weapons capability for ISIS is a red line
Israel will not refrain from taking action against Islamic State if the terror organization achieves an operational capability with chemical weapons... "If we see Islamic State approach an experimental or operational capability with chemical weapons, Israel will not stand by and watch," the senior official said, adding "we will take appropriate action in order to thwart such activities."

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Rev. Graham to Boehner: 'Shame On You!' Calling Cruz 'Lucifer' Is 'Embarrassment To Our Nation'
In reaction to former House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) publicly insulting Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) by calling him "Lucifer in the flesh" and a "miserable son of a b----," evangelist Franklin Graham said "shame on you!" to Boehner, and added that his vulgar comments were "beneath the public office" he was elected to hold and an "embarrassment" to the nation.

"We Want Them Dead" - ISIS Releases "Hit List" Of 3,600 New Yorkers
In its latest attempt to instill fear far away from the battlefield in Syria, or the recently terrorism-plagued countries of France and Belgium, last week Islamic State supporters published the names and addresses of 3,600 New Yorkers in an apparent "hit list" designed to escalate the group's campaign of sowing fear far from the battlefield in Syria.

Will Ferrell Won’t Play Ronald Reagan in Alzheimer's Film
Will Ferrell has backed out of a planned comedy that depicted Ronald Reagan’s dementia. The comedian was in talks to play the former president in a political satire that dealt with Reagan’s Alzheimer’s condition, but will no longer be moving forward with the project amid the ensuing controversy.

Brazil's Rousseff Plans Final Measures as Impeachment Vote Looms
In what could be the last full week of her presidency, Dilma Rousseff in early May is planning events to celebrate and consecrate the most popular programs of her government in areas such as health, agriculture and public housing.

Parts of India ban daytime cooking as hundreds die of heat
With sizzling temperatures claiming more than 300 lives this month in India, officials said they were banning daytime cooking in some parts of the drought-stricken country in a bid to prevent accidental fires that have killed nearly 80 more people.

U.S. stands by South Korea defense talks despite China, Russia objections Reuters
The White House on Friday said talks to install a new anti-missile defense system in South Korea would continue in the wake of nuclear arms and missile tests by North Korea despite calls by China and Russia for the United States to back off.

U.S. Reports First Zika Virus Death in Puerto Rico
A man infected with Zika virus in Puerto Rico has died from complications of the infection, health officials said Friday. The man, in his 70s, died from internal bleeding caused by a rare immune reaction to the virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Pelosi unveils Democrats' 4-point plan for 'gay' agenda
What are Democrats to do when they can’t make same-sex marriage the law of the land in America by going through the legislative process? Count on the U.S. courts and president to do it for them, of course.

Over 1 Million Vow to Boycott Target Over Transgender Bathroom Policy
Over 1 million people have signed a pledge to boycott Target after the retailer announced last week that its stores will allow customers who are men according to their birth sex to go into women's bathrooms and dressing rooms.

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude hits Lima
An earthquake of 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Cañete in the region of Lima last night, according to the Geophysical Institute of Lima (IGP). The quake was registered at 11:04 p.m. with an epicenter located 46 kilometers west of San Vicente de Cañete.

Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Hits Off Coast Of Vanuatu: USGS
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Friday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. There was no threat of a Pacific-wide tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

Iran asks U.N. chief to intervene with U.S. after court ruling
Iran asked U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon...to convince the United States to stop violating state immunity after the top U.S. court ruled that $2 billion in frozen Iranian assets must be paid to American victims of attacks blamed on Tehran. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote to Ban...to use his "good offices...to induce the U.S....to adhere to its international obligations."

PLO Chairman Erekat calls on Israel to cease Area A operations
Israel rejected the Palestinian Authority's request to stop all military operations in Area A as part of a possible solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict PLO Chairman Saeb Erekat claimed on Thursday. The statement was made a few hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reported that he rejected the French peace initiative.

Russian Warplane Flies Within 50 Feet of U.S. Spy Plane in Asia
A Russian MiG-31 jet flew within 50 feet of a U.S. surveillance aircraft in Northeast Asia last week... “On April 21, a U.S. Navy P-8 Maritime Patrol reconnaissance aircraft flying a routine mission in international airspace was intercepted by a MiG-31 Russian jet in the vicinity of the Kamchatka Peninsula,” Cmdr. Dave Benham, a spokesman for the Pacific Command, told the Washington Free Beacon.

US Supreme Court approves expanded hacking powers
The US Supreme Court has approved a rule change that would allow law enforcement to remotely search computers located anywhere in the US. Previously, magistrate judges could order searches only within the jurisdiction of their court, often limited to a few counties. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) said the change was necessary to modernise the law for the digital age.

US 'drops planned Pakistan F-16 fighter jet subsidy'
The US will no longer subsidise the sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, a senior state department official has told the BBC. The decision means that Pakistan will have to pay more than $700m (£480m) - two-and-a-half times the original cost - if it wishes to buy the aircraft. It comes after Congress refused to approve funding for the deal.

The Backlash to Will Ferrell’s Planned ‘Reagan’ Film
News broke Wednesday about a planned movie starring Will Ferrell as the late President Ronald Reagan. Simply titled Reagan, Variety reported, “the story begins at the start of the ex-president’s second term when he falls into dementia and an ambitious intern is tasked with convincing the commander in chief that he is an actor playing the president in a movie.”

California Lawmakers Reject John Wayne Day
California lawmakers have defeated a resolution intended to honor John Wayne after opponents challenged what they say are racist statements by the late actor.


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