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Activists for black lives release plans to "Shut Down Graceland"
It's been the summer of protests, and now another one is planned. The Coalition of Concerned Citizens, including Black Lives Matter protesters and others groups announced their plan to "Shut Down Graceland." Protest leaders say the mass demonstration is planned for 6:00 PM Monday. They said they specifically chose Graceland because it is Elvis week and they know it will raise awareness.

Aetna, one of the country's largest health insurers, is ditching 70% of its Obamacare business
Aetna, one of the country's five largest health insurers, announced on Monday evening that it will be pulling out of nearly 70% of the counties in which it offers Obamacare coverage.

15 Guantanamo detainees sent to UAE in major transfer
Fifteen prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center were sent to the United Arab Emirates in the single largest release of detainees during the Obama administration, the Pentagon announced Monday.

Obamacare Sticker Shock: Average 2017 Premium Surges 24%
The reference, of course, was to the state by state surge in proposed 2017 Obamacare premiums, contrasted with what the government contends is a modest 1.0% inflation rate. Now, courtesy of a new study by independent analyst Charles Gaba - who has crunched the numbers for insurers participating in the ACA exchanges in all 50 states - we can also calculate what the average Obamacare premium increase across the entire US will be: using proposed and approved rate increase requests, the average Obamacare premium is expected to surge by a whopping 24% this year.

George Soros -- The Hillary Democrats' Billionaire Puppetmaster?
Influence: A massive hack of socialist billionaire George Soros' Open Society Foundations suggests that his various nonprofit organizations are little more than fronts for his many political activities. His growing closeness to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton should be a warning to all.

Lake Powell: Going, Going, Gone?
The 16-year drought on the Colorado River has drained Lake Mead and Lake Powell to their combined lowest level in history. But that's nothing compared to what could happen, according to a new study from the State of Colorado.

GOP Lawmakers Lay Out Perjury Case Against Clinton
The Republican chairmen of the House Oversight and House Judiciary Committees laid out the case for perjury charges against Hillary Clinton in a letter sent to the U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. on Monday.

Hard Times in Venezuela Breed Malaria as Desperate Flock to Mines
It is a society turned upside down, a place where educated people abandon once-comfortable jobs in the city for dangerous, backbreaking work in muddy pits, desperate to make ends meet. And it comes with a steep price: Malaria, long driven to the fringes of the country, is festering in the mines and back with a vengeance.

Father of Orlando Killer Comes to Rally For Clinton
One of the stranger moments in the presidential campaign occurred Tuesday evening in Kissimmee, Florida, when Hillary Clinton spoke sadly about the victims of the Orlando shooting while Seddique Mateen, the father of the killer, stood in the audience, cheering her on. “I was invited by the Democratic Party; I’m a member.”

Artificial black hole creates its own version of Hawking radiation
Result could be closest thing yet to an observation of the bizarre phenomenon. Jeff Steinhauer, an experimental physicist at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, has created an artificial black hole that seems to emit such ‘Hawking radiation’ on its own, from quantum fluctuations that emerge from its experimental set-up.

Giants, Demons, and the Land: The Paranormal Geography of Israel
The Hebrew word Siddim can also be read Shedim (demons). Siegel suggests the saltiness of the Dead Sea can be likened to a salt circle used to ward off or contain demons.

Austria's far-Right presidential hopeful urges burqa ban
The far-Right candidate tipped to win Austria’s presidential poll has promised to ban burqas and take his country out of the European Union if Turkey is ever allowed to join.

Full list of Soros NGOs manipulating elections in all EU member states
European Elections 2014 Project.

Quake kills 4, injures 30 in Peru
Peruvian authorities say a magnitude 5.4 earthquake has killed four people and injured 30 in a remote Andean part of the country.

Magnitude 5.6 quake hits off northern Japan
A magnitude 5.6 undersea earthquake struck Japan Monday off the coast of F u c h sima prefecture, though there were no immediate reports of damages.

"A House for All Believers" to Open in Jerusalem
A new interfaith and spiritual gathering of Christians, Jews and Muslims will take place in Jerusalem this September. “We will study, argue – yes, this is also allowed – and pray – together and alone. We will see if it is possible, despite all the corporeal difficulties and earthly obstacles, to create a new reality,” said Mekudeshet Artistic Director Itay Mautner.

Clashes Erupt on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount as Thousands Gather to Mourn Destroyed Temples
Clashes broke out at the Temple Mount compound on Sunday morning as Muslim rioted against Jews touring the area in commemoration of Tisha B’av, the Hebrew date on which both temples were destroyed, according to Jewish tradition. Earlier, thousands of Jewish mourners gathered throughout the night at the adjacent Western Wall plaza to cite lamentations.

Severed body parts in trash bags and iceboxes dropped near Mexican govt buildings
Three dismembered bodies placed in trash bags were discovered in front of Mexican government buildings in the southwestern state of Guerrero, while iceboxes with severed heads were placed nearby. The disturbing find has been linked to infamous gang wars.

The women waiting, and weaving, for the Third Temple
A group of religious activists is diligently laying the groundwork for a renewed sanctuary. ‘Step by step, patiently, we are preparing,’ one says. There is, however, a growing number of Israelis for whom the dream of establishing a third temple in the place of Al-Aqsa is far from outlandish or absurd: It is a life’s mission. And they are slowly but surely moving from the fringes of the religious right into the country’s corridors of power.

Taking the First Step to Ending our Unhealthy Dependence
Obama said,[The] Israeli military and security community … acknowledges [the Iranian nuclear deal] has been a game changer. The country that was most opposed to the deal. Sorry, but no. A fact-checker would have to give this at least 3 or 4 Pinocchios.

Hamas debunks its own lies of 'Gaza in ruins'
Gearing up for elections, Hamas has published a video which belies their story of a ruined Gaza, hanging on to its fingernails to to "Israeli oppressors." Under the campaign banner "Gaza is Beautiful," Hamas shows off a lush and luxurious side of Gaza, complete with palm-lined streets and shopping centers.

Jordan's King Abdullah vows to fight Israeli 'extremism' at Temple Mount
The king accused Israel of attempting to "violate the sanctity and compromise al-Aksa Mosque," and added that, "Our responsibility towards the Muslim holy places in Jerusalem is our top priority in the international arena, and we use all means necessary to defend al-Aksa Mosque."

Destruction of both Temples supported by archaeological findings
For nearly two thousand years, Jews have mourned the destruction of the Temples. They have traditionally relied on the account of the First Temple's destruction as told in the Bible and the external accounts for the destruction of the Second Temple—but over the past decade, archaeological findings supporting the Jewish canon have been adding evidence.

Riots Continue in Milwaukee For Second Night
What started off as a march on Sunday eventually became a crowd of people blocking the intersection. There were numerous reports of gunshots. Bricks and other projectiles were also thrown by the crowd towards police officers.

Confidential Soros Document Calls Obama Admin ‘Make Or Break’ Moment For ‘Transformative Change
“We are living in a ‘make or break’ moment for building open society in America. There is no need to wax eloquent about why. The factors were not all in play even just a year ago,” Ann Beeson and Bill Vanderberg wrote in a document titled “Special Funding to Seize This Transformative Moment.”

Soros Groups Get Hacked, Hundreds Of Documents Leaked
Hundreds of internal documents from groups run by prominent billionaire liberal donor George Soros were leaked online Saturday after hackers infiltrated the groups. The 2,576 files were released by DCLeaks, a website which claims to be “launched by the American hacktivists who respect and appreciate freedom of speech, human rights and government of the people.”

5.1 earthquake strikes Halmahera, Indonesia
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Halmahera in Indonesia, the largest island in Maluku at 10.36 pm today.

Mild quake jolts Quezon province
A MAGNITUDE 4.0 earthquake shook the province of Quezon on Monday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

Earthquake shakes buildings in Tokyo, no danger of tsunami
The centre of the 5.6-magnitude earthquake was located under the sea on Japan's northeast coast, not far from the site of a magnitude 9 quake in 2011 that touched off a massive tsunami and left nearly 20,000 dead.

US nukes at Turkey base at risk of seizure: report
Dozens of US nuclear weapons stored at a Turkish air base near Syria are at risk of being captured by "terrorists or other hostile forces," a Washington think tank claimed Monday.


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Britain's 'most hated man' Anjem Choudary convicted of supporting terrorists
Anjem Choudary, labeled as Britain's "most hated man," has been convicted of supporting terrorism. The 49-year-old Muslim cleric was found guilty by a jury of inviting support for a banned organization after swearing an oath of allegiance to the Islamic State, also known as ISIS and ISIL.

Obama Wants A Third Term And This Is How He Could Make It Happen
Yes, we are all well aware the Constitution limits the Presidency to two consecutive four-year terms of office. Then again, if you weigh the track record of the Obama administration, the Constitution is nothing more than a challenge that he bypasses and circumvents with every given opportunity. Small wonder that he may very well do the same thing with the upcoming presidential elections. Already a sham, the presidential elections are actually a vehicle he can use to grab that “Third Term” for himself.

Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupts 4 times in under 24 hours
Mexico's National Center for Disaster Prevention said the Popocatépetl volcano has erupted multiple times, spewing ash and burning rocks into the air. The disaster prevention center, or CENAPRED, Monday afternoon said Popocatépetl erupted four times in the previous 24 hours, had 73 volcanic plumes and had two volcano tectonic earthquakes -- measuring in magnitudes 1.2 and 1.6, respectively.

Navajo Nation sues EPA over metal sludge from Colorado mine spill
The Navajo Nation sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday, one year after 3 million gallons of toxic wastewater spilled into three states from an abandoned Colorado gold mine. In a court filing, the Navajo tribe alleged the EPA and other parties "recklessly" burrowed into the Gold King Mine in 2015, releasing waste into water upstream from the tribe's land.

Palestinians: 1 dead, dozens injured in clash with Israelis
A Palestinian teen died Tuesday during clashes with Israeli troops near the West Bank city of Hebron, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The ministry identified the deceased as refugee camp resident Mohammed Abu Hashhash, 17.

Self-Segregation? LGBTQQIAA Students In Atlanta To Get Their Own Private School
In Atlanta, LGBTQQIAA students are getting their own little "safe space" in a new school called Pride School Atlanta. As noted by the Daily Caller, the school is run by Executive Director, Christian Zsilavetz who used to be a "heterosexual cisgender woman" but is now a "queer-identified transman" with a wife and 2 kids, 1 of which is "gender fluid." A lot of parents have historically tended to rely on educational resumes in selecting teachers for their children but we guess this is useful information as well.

Cops: College Student Caught Chewing on Victim's Face
Deputies say they arrived at the scene of a fatal stabbing Monday in Florida to find a 19-year-old college student "grunting and growling" and biting off pieces of one of the victims' faces, the Miami New Times reports.

US Group Says Nukes At Incirlik Air Base At Risk of Seizure by Turkey Government
A Washington DC think tank has warned in a new report that American nuclear weapons stored at the Incirlik air base in southeastern Turkey are at risk of being seized by the Ankara government.

Russia uses Iran as base to bomb Syrian militants for first time
Russia used Iran as a base from which to launch air strikes against Syrian militants for the first time on Tuesday, widening its air campaign in Syria and deepening its involvement in the Middle East.

Hack-proof? China launches world’s 1st quantum communications satellite
The world’s first quantum communications satellite has been launched into orbit aboard a Long March-2D rocket. The main task of the Chinese satellite is to potentially secure communications in an age of cyberattacks and global electronic surveillance.

Refugees would support dictatorship in Germany, share values with AfD & Pegida – poll
Many refugees welcome a strong leader governing Germany through force, when necessary, while their values might be closer to those of the anti-migrant far-right groups than many would believe, a local poll claims.

House Republicans Say Hillary Lied, Make Case for Perjury Charge
House Republicans are continuing to push for legal action to be taken against Hillary Clinton, laying out a four-point case for the Department of Justice to charge her with perjury.

Leaked Soros Memo: Refugee Crisis ‘New Normal,’ Gives ‘New Opportunities’ For Global Influence
left-wing financier George Soros’s Open Society Foundations argues that Europe’s refugee crisis should be accepted as a “new normal,” and that the refugee crisis means “new opportunities” for Soros’ organization to influence immigration policies on a global scale.

3.5-magnitude earthquake started on San Andreas Fault
An earthquake shook the Coachella Valley just after 2 p.m. Monday, registering a 3.5 on the Richter scale, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter of the quake was 10 kilometers northeast of Cabazon, along the San Andreas Fault.

U.S. lobbies China again on missile defense system
A decision by the United States and South Korea to deploy an advanced anti-missile defense system is aimed at defending against North Korea's missile threat and does not threaten China, a senior U.S. officer said in Beijing on Tuesday. The United States has repeatedly tried to rebuff anger from China about Seoul's move to host a Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) unit with the U.S. military.

Hacked Soros e-mails reveal plans to fight Israel's 'racist' policies
Hacked emails show that the Open Society Foundations, led by George Soros, has as an objective “challenging Israel’s racist and anti-democratic policies” in international forums, in part by questioning Israel’s reputation as a democracy. The documents are available on a website, reportedly backed by Russia, that uses anti-Semitic stereotypes to attack Soros.

Guantanamo Bay: US in largest detainee transfer under Obama
The US says it has sent 15 Guantanamo Bay detainees to the United Arab Emirates - the largest single transfer during President Barack Obama's administration. The Pentagon says the transfer of 12 Yemeni nationals and three Afghans brings the total number of prisoners down to 61 at the US facility in Cuba. The released inmates had been held without charge, some for over 14 years.

Turkey coup inquiry: Police raid companies and target CEOs
Turkish police have raided 44 companies and are seeking the arrest of 120 company executives, as part of the investigation into last month's failed coup, state media report. The companies in Istanbul targeted by prosecutors are suspected of channelling funds to the movement of US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen.

Israel, Pakistan, UAE join US Air Force exercise
Israel, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates began joint military exercises on Monday as part of the US Air Force’s elite Red Flag drill at Nellis Air Force Base in the Nevada desert. Countries without diplomatic relations are rarely seen in joint military exercises, but few nations would be likely to allow such concerns cause them to miss an opportunity to work with the US Air Force.

Russia deploys bombers to Iranian air base
Russian bombers based in Iran on Tuesday struck militant targets inside Syria, the Russian Defense Ministry said, after Moscow deployed Russian aircraft to an Iranian air force base to widen its campaign in Syria. The ministry said the strikes, by Tupolev-22M3 long-range bombers and Sukhoi-34 fighter bombers, were launched from Iran's Hamadan air base.


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Clinton Foundation hired cyber firm after suspected hacking: sources
Bill and Hillary Clinton's charitable foundation hired the security firm FireEye to examine its data systems after seeing indications they might have been hacked, according to two sources familiar with the matter. So far, no message or document hacked from the New York-based Clinton Foundation has surfaced in public, the sources said.

The number of women in jail is reportedly skyrocketing, but no one knows why
Amid a fierce national debate on mass incarceration in the US, a new report has found that one population has been severely overlooked: women.

Dazzling blue lakes are forming in Antarctica — and they’ve got scientists worried
In a new study, scientists who study the largest ice mass on Earth — East Antarctica — have found that it is showing a surprising feature reminiscent of the fastest melting one: Greenland.

Iran to charge detained U.S. man with threatening country’s national security
Iran is preparing to indict a detained U.S. man, accusing him of acting against the country’s national security interests, a source familiar with the case has told The Foreign Desk. Gholamreza Shahini, 46, known to his friends as Robin, has come under the government's radar for allegedly participating in the Green Revolution of 2009 against the government and collaborating on a TV interview with the US’ State Department-backed Voice of America, according to the indictment set to be unveiled at a Revolutionary Court.

Not Shocking: George Soros Funds Progressive War on Israel
he recent hack of George Soros’ “charitable” giving revealed nothing new. The man who told journalist Steve Kroft in a televised interview that roaming the streets of Budapest with his faux godfather to confiscate the property of his fellow Jews for the Nazis was the most exhilarating time of his life has long had a problem with both his Jewish roots and the creation of a Jewish state.

Physicists announce the “possible discovery” of a fifth force of nature
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have announced the ‘possible discovery’ of a previously unknown subatomic particle that, if confirmed, could unlock the secrets of dark matter. The discovery would represent a fifth force of nature in the form of a mysterious new particle. Theoretical physicists at UCI now believe the particle, initially theorized by a team of Hungarian researchers last year....

5.0-Magnitude Quake Hits East Nusa Tenggara’
Jakarta. A 5.0-magnitude earthquake shook the district of South Central Timor in East Nusa Tenggara on Wednesday afternoon (17/08), according to reports.

Calif. wildfire forces 82,000 to evacuate
A new wildfire spread Tuesday at a staggering pace in every direction through drought-parched canyons east of Los Angeles, growing to 14 square miles in a matter of hours and forcing the evacuation of more than 82,000 people from mountain communities.

Secret Service Whistleblower: Hillary Has Major Neurological Problems
Hillary has a very serious neurological degeneration which could be Parkinson’s disease; – Around half a million dollars has been spent to specially adapt three SUVs in which Hillary travels to provide lowered floors and disabled access to prevent Hillary from tripping.

Russian Military Forces Staging Near Ukraine
The Pentagon has identified eight staging areas in Russia where large numbers of military forces appear to be preparing for incursions into Ukraine, according to U.S. defense officials. As many as 40,000 Russian troops, including tanks, armored vehicles, and air force units, are now arrayed along Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia.

Winds of Change: Russia, US, Turkey Will 'Join Forces' to Resolve Syrian Crisis
"Washington has long since changed its stance on Assad," she said. Policymakers in the US "reached an agreement with Moscow on plans with regard to establishing a government of national unity that Assad will be a part of several months ago."

African-American Churches Blast Black Lives Matter's Anti-Israel Stance
A group of predominantly African-American churches in America’s south has strongly condemned the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement’s anti-Israel political platform and reaffirmed its strong support for the Jewish State.

Mexico president says he's willing to meet with Trump
Yes, I would meet with him," Pena Nieto said, referring to Trump in a pre-taped television interview broadcast on Tuesday night.

Hacking group claims to have NSA cyber-weapons
The 'Shadow Brokers' claim to have stolen surveillance tools used by cyber group linked to the US National Security Agency, which are 'better than Stuxnet,' the malicious computer worm attributed to the US and Israel that sabotaged Iran's nuclear program.

North Korea says it has resumed plutonium production
North Korea said it has resumed plutonium production by reprocessing spent fuel rods and that it has no plans to stop nuclear tests as long as perceived US threats remain, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday.

I heard my opponent say, 'Allahu Akbar'
Olympic medalist Uri Sasson describes his experience fighting his Egyptian opponent. "He looked at us as if he wanted to murder us."

Russian bombers fly from Iran to bomb Syrian militants for 2nd day
Russian SU-34 bombers based at Iran's Hamadan air base on Wednesday carried out strikes on Islamic State targets inside Syria for a second day, the Interfax news agency quoted Russia's defense ministry as saying.

State Department sought land deal with Nigerian firm tied to Clinton Foundation
Shortly after Hillary Clinton left the Obama administration, the State Department quietly took steps to purchase real estate in Nigeria from a firm whose parent company is owned by a major donor to the Clinton Foundation, records obtained by Fox News show.

FBI delivers documents on Clinton email probe to U.S. Congress
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Tuesday it had turned over to the U.S. Congress a number of documents related to its probe into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server while she was secretary of state. The FBI said it had provided "relevant materials" to congressional committees looking into the matter. The Clinton campaign criticized the delivery of the documents.

U.S. alarm: 'Unprecedented demonic outpouring'
'I believe God is done with our once-great country'

North Korea says it has resumed plutonium production: Kyodo
North Korea says it has resumed plutonium production by reprocessing spent fuel rods and has no plans to stop nuclear tests as long as perceived U.S. threats remain, Japan's Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday. North Korea's Atomic Energy Institute, which has jurisdiction over its main Yongbyon nuclear facilities, also told Kyodo it had been producing highly enriched uranium necessary for nuclear arms and power "as scheduled".

King David’s Descendants Are Ready to Rebuild Davidic Kingdom in Jerusalem
It might come as a shock to many to learn that hundreds of descendants of King David are alive today, with verifiable family trees dating back 90 generations, and that the royal Davidic dynasty could potentially be established today in Israel. The research is facilitated by the fact that a number of European monarchs throughout history have gone to great lengths to prove family ties to the Davidic Dynasty, and a solid ancestry has been established.

Radio Station Announces Arrival of Messiah in Jerusalem
On Saturday night, a broadcast radio station from Jerusalem interrupted its regular programming for a special newsflash: the Messiah had arrived. The announcement took place from the Western Wall of Jerusalem, where thousands were gathered to mark the ending of the somber day of Tisha B’Av, a holiday of mourning which commemorates the destruction of both Jewish Temples.

US-backed forces give hundreds of ISIS fighters safe passage
Several hundred vehicles containing 100 to 200 Islamic State fighters were given safe passage by US-based forces, out of the northern Syrian city of Manbij, after surrendering their weapons, according to defense officials. US Army Col. Carver, a spokesman for the US-led coalition fighters, told Pentagon reporters the decision to let Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) convoys leave the city was made by commanders of the Syrian Democratic Force.

Global central banks dump U.S. debt at record pace
In the first six months of this year, foreign central banks sold a net $192 billion of U.S. Treasury bonds, more than double the pace in the same period last year, when they sold $83 billion. China, Japan, France, Brazil and Colombia led the pack of countries dumping U.S. debt.

California wildfire: 80,000 evacuated east of Los Angeles
A rapidly moving wildfire has forced the evacuation of some 82,000 people in San Bernardino County, just east of Los Angeles, officials say. The blaze broke out on Tuesday in a mountain pass and has already engulfed about 15,000 acres (6,070 ha) of land. Tens of thousands of homes are at risk from the so-called Bluecut fire. A state of emergency has been declared.

DC National Cathedral still being repaired after 2011 earthquake
Believe it or not, there are some major landmarks in the Nation's capital that are still recovering from the magnitude 5.8 Earthquake that surprised our region back in 2011. Including the National Cathedral that experienced extensive damage. The building is structurally sound but significant work is still needed to ensure the damage doesn't get worse.

Migrant crisis: Greek islands see rising numbers in camps
Save the Children says the number of migrants arriving in the Greek islands has nearly doubled in recent weeks, putting pressure on overcrowded camps. So far in August 1,367 arrivals have been reported in Greece compared with 1,721 in the entire month of May. The charity says the increase is partly down to insecurity since the failed coup in Turkey last month.

Turkey coup: Release for 38,000 prisoners jailed before coup
Turkey is to release conditionally 38,000 prisoners jailed before last month's failed coup, while its jails are crowded with new detainees. Some 23,000 people have been detained or arrested since the July coup, although the government has not said its move is to free up space for them. The justice minister said those who had served half their sentence, rather than two-thirds, would be eligible.

All Clinton Emails The FBI Recovered Will Be Made Public Read more: http://dailycaller.com/2016/08/16/all-clinton-emails-the-fbi-recovered-will-be-ma
All the emails then-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sent or received that the FBI uncovered will be released by the Department of State, a conservative non-profit government watchdog group announced Tuesday.

Earthquake: 3.2 quake strikes near Ridgemark, Calif.
According to the USGS, the epicenter was 10 miles from Hollister, Calif., 17 miles from Salinas, Calif., and 18 miles from Soledad, Calif. In the last 10 days, there have been three earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

‘Gush Etzion settlement bloc to grow to half-a-million people’
A half-a-million people will live in the Gush Etzion settlement bloc within the next decade, Construction and Housing Minister Yoav Galant estimated as he visited the region on Tuesday. He made the statement during a conversation he had with Efrat Local Council head Oded Revivi, whose settlement of over 8,000 people is in the midst of building 1,100 new homes.


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CRISPR's hopeful monsters: gene-editing storms evo-devo labs
“CRISPR is a revolution all across biology, but for evo-devo it’s transformative,” says Arnaud Martin, an evolutionary developmental biologist at George Washington University in Washington DC. “We can do things we were not able to do before.”

Hebrew Nation Radio: Lutheran Church’s Rejection of Israel Brought Louisiana Flooding Catastrophe
After historic flooding devastated Louisiana this week, a Hebrew Roots radio station suggested that the statewide disaster could be understood as divine retribution for anti-Israel resolutions passed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in New Orleans last weekend. “I think you can connect the dots,” wrote a news editor for Hebrew Nation Radio in an article about the flooding. “There is a measure for measure principle here.”

Leaked Board Documents: Soros Organization Tried To Buy Supreme Court Ruling On Illegal Immigration
Hungarian-born billionaire George Soros’ stated vehicle for progressive social change, orchestrated a well-funded attempt to secure a desired outcome in a U.S. Supreme Court case on illegal immigration enforcement, according to a newly discovered memo between the organization’s top U.S. officials and board members.

Ukraine President warns of conflict escalation, possible 'martial law'
Poroshenko does not rule out a "full-scale Russian invasion" Ukraine's president has said the likelihood of an escalation of the conflict with Russia and Russia-back separatists in eastern Ukraine "remains significant" and said he cannot rule out "a full-scale Russian invasion."

Limbaugh: Feds thrust lesbians into farming for disturbing reason
A new federal plan encouraging lesbians to become farmers has a hidden, strategic purpose, according to radio host Rush Limbaugh, who is blasting it as “the latest Democrat scam.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture is holding a series of summits to push the role of lesbian farmers as a part of its “Rural Pride” campaign, as reported by the Washington Free Beacon.

Fake human sacrifice filmed at Cern, with pranking scientists suspected
The European Organisation for Nuclear Research (Cern) has launched an investigation into a video filmed at night on its Geneva campus depicting a mock ritual human sacrifice. The ceremony appears to have been staged in front of a statue of the Hindu deity Shiva that is on permanent display at the complex, home of the Large Hadron Collider.

Synagogue ruins discovered in Israel CONFIRM Jesus story in New Testament is true
He said: "This is the first synagogue discovered in the rural part of the Galilee and it confirms historical information we have about the New Testament, which says that Jesus preached at synagogues in Galilean villages.”

Russian-Iranian Cooperation in Syria is a 'Slap in the Face to US and NATO'
Cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has been a "direct slap in the face" to the United States, the North Atlantic Alliance, as well as other countries and forces that are trying to destabilize Iran and Syria, political activist and journalist Navid Nasr told Radio Sputnik.

‘Arrogant, insensitive, wrong’: US VP Biden causes uproar with remark on Japan’s constitution
Joe Biden made a remark slamming Donald Trump, but ended up in deep water with Japan instead, saying that the US “wrote Japan’s constitution.” His comment was slammed as “arrogant”, “wrong”, and “insensitive” in Japan and beyond. “Does he not understand we wrote Japan’s constitution to say they couldn’t be a nuclear power?” he added.

Homes burn, thousands flee as out-of-control brush fire chars more than 25,600 acres in Cajon Pass
An explosive brush fire that ripped through canyons and flatlands in the Cajon Pass in less than a day continued to ravage hillsides and reduce homes to ash and rubble Wednesday, leaving even veteran firefighters bewildered. More than 80,000 people in the county’s rural communities have been forced to flee. An unknown number of homes were destroyed.

4-year-old Arkansas girl found abused told police her name was 'idiot'
A 4-year-old Arkansas girl who was taken into protective custody after being zip-tied to her bed as punishment by her mother and her mother’s boyfriend thought her name was “idiot,” police said.

Central Oklahoma hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake
LUTHER, Okla. – A 4.3 magnitude earthquake has struck central Oklahoma in the same area that's been rattled by quakes over the past week. The U.S. Geological Survey says Wednesday's quake was centered near Luther, about 28 miles northeast of Oklahoma City.

4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Chaman, surrounding areas
A moderate magnitude of 4.7 earthquake rocked Chaman, Pishin and adjoining areas on early Thursday morning. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the epicenter of the earthquake was located 51 km west of Pashin at the depth of 35 kilometre,a private news channel reporetd.

Earthquake Rattles Australia Tourist Towns
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked tourist towns along more than 1,000 kilometres of Australia's northeastern coastline.

US ready to 'hand over' the internet's naming system
The US has confirmed it is finally ready to cede power of the internet’s naming system, ending the almost 20-year process to hand over a crucial part of the internet's governance. The Domain Naming System, DNS, is one of the internet’s most important components. It pairs the easy-to-remember web addresses - like bbc.com - with their relevant servers.

Turkey car bombs: Police station attacks kill six and injure 219
Two big car bombs have hit police stations in separate cities in Turkey, killing six people and wounding at least 219 others. The first attack targeted a police station in the eastern city of Van, killing one police officer and two civilians. Some 73 people were hurt. Hours later, a police station in Elazig was hit, killing at least three police officers and wounding 146 people.

India to tap Israeli radar tech to thwart terrorism in volatile Kashmir area
India is reportedly preparing to install Israeli radar technology in the jungles of the volatile Kashmir Valley region as part of operations to prevent terrorists from infiltrating from Pakistan. Representatives from India's Border Security Force are due to visit Israel later in August as part of the acquisition of the detection system...

Merkel says refugees didn't bring Islamist terrorism to Germany
Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday refugees had not brought terrorism to Germany, adding that Islam belonged in the country as long as it was practiced in a way that respected the constitution. More than a million people fleeing war and poverty in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere arrived in Germany last year.

In Leaked Doc, Germany Accuses Erdogan Of Supporting And Financing Terrorist Groups
While it will come as no surprise to readers of this site, which last year first revealed that Turkey was a key financial backer of the Islamic State, exchanging ISIS oil for cold, hard (USD) cash, it now appears that the Germans have finally caught up, after a leaked internal government document accused the Turkish government of supporting terrorist organizations such as Hamas, public broadcaster ARD reported yesterday. The leaked report, which just a year ago would have been called, what else - a tinfoil conspiracy theory - states the German government’s belief that Ankara has been deliberately financing Islamist and terror organizations with the direct consent of President Recep Erdogan.


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Earthquake rattles three Caribbean islands
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 rattled three Caribbean islands on Friday but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI) said that the quake, which occurred at 3:21 am (Trinidad time) occurred near the French island of Guadeloupe, Dominica and Antigua and Barbuda.

Did This Climate Alarmist Just Admit His Own Position Is Propaganda?
In attempting to explain how science works to ignorant climate change skeptics, a climate alarmist unwittingly revealed his own ignorance of basic philosophy. He took a story about people being unwilling to see the truth through propaganda and argued that it proves his point that we should all believe the propaganda.

The Real Captain America: Bioengineering the Super Soldiers of Tomorrow
Current science has illuminated several key areas to increase physical performance through gene doping. These include, endurance, strength, pain tolerance, improved energy levels and enhanced vascularity. Each of these areas have benefit to the warfighter.

Fire near Santa Barbara scorches 500 acres
A new wildfire has ignited near Santa Barbara scorching more than 500 acres and causing evacuations in just a few hours, authorities said Thursday.

Just the FBI's Notes on Hillary Clinton's Investigation Require Top Security
Her claims that she didn't jeopardize national security are running out of air.

Zika virus could have Alzheimer's-like effect in adults
Zika can “wreak havoc” on the brains of adults and cause major, lasting damage, according to a new study. The research could overthrow the assumption that the virus is only of major worry to pregnant women.

UN admits involvment in introducing cholera to Haiti
Following inadequate sewage treatment at UN base, cholera was introduced into Haiti's biggest river in 2010 resulting in the sickening of 800,000 people; UN cites diplomatic immunity in protection from legal action.

Alleged NSA data dump contain hacking tools rarely seen
A stolen cache of files that may belong to the National Security Agency contains genuine hacking tools that not only work, but show a level of sophistication rarely seen, according to security researchers. That includes malware that can infect a device’s firmware and persist, even if the operating system is reinstalled.

Obama's Lie Revealed as State Department Admits $400 Million to Iran Was Prisoner Ransom
The U.S. State Department on Thursday confirmed that the $400 million payment to Iran was contingent on the release of several American prisoners in Iran last January. The confirmation by the State Department comes following a report by the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that gave new details on the U.S.-Iran money exchange.

‘Radically rewritten’ bacterial genome unveiled
The scientists replaced 7 of its 64 genetic codons — sequences that code for amino acids — with others that produce the same components...it is a major step in the push to engineer organisms with new properties,... They say the work also serves as a prototype for the Human Genome Project—Write, in which scientists aim to synthesize a human genome.

Hebrew Nation Radio: Lutheran Church’s Rejection of Israel Brought Louisiana Flooding Catastrophe
After historic flooding devastated Louisiana this week, a Hebrew Roots radio station suggested that the statewide disaster could be understood as divine retribution for anti-Israel resolutions passed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in New Orleans last weekend. “I think you can connect the dots,” wrote a news editor for Hebrew Nation Radio in an article about the flooding. “There is a measure for measure principle here.”

Huge Hack Exposes Soros’s War on Israel
The leaks shed new light on the intensity of Soros’s animus against the Jewish state. One of the Open Society Foundations’ aims was to “challeng Israel’s racist and anti-democratic policies” and subvert its image as a democracy in the international arena.

5.8-Magnitude Quake Rocks Australia
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled Australia’s central and north Queensland on Thursday, officials said. Geoscience Australia said the earthquake struck off the coast of Bowen about 2.30 p.m.(local time), ABC Australia news reported.

Massive 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks British islands
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake is described as "very strong" by seismologists. The quake struck the South Georgia island region at a depth of about 10 kilometres, according to the USGS. The islands host a British Antarctic research station – around 1,500 miles east of the Falklands.

Japan eyes fighter drone, seeks record defense budget amid China assertiveness
Japan aims to develop a prototype drone fighter jet in two decades with private sector help in a technology strategy that focuses on weapons communications and lasers... The plan will be announced this month...as tension rises in the East China Sea and North Korea steps up its missile threat, government officials with direct knowledge of the matter said.

Illegal Migrants from Terror-Linked Countries Surging at Southern Border
U.S. officials are trying to establish closer cooperation with various Latin American nations to combat an increase in the number of illegal migrants from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East attempting to sneak into the United States. Between October 2015 and May 2016, the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency...detained 5,350 African and Asian migrants along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to Reuters.

THREAT OF WAR Fears of all-out conflict in Ukraine as sabre-rattling Vladimir Putin places 40,000 troops and armoured vehicles along the border
AS many as 40,000 Russian troops are massing on the country’s border with Ukraine – prompting fears of a new military invasion. The Pentagon has identified eight staging areas dotted along the border, suggesting Russian strongman Vladimir Putin is preparing for new incursions.

Satellite images used to predict poverty
Researchers have combined satellite imagery with AI to predict areas of poverty across the world. There's little reliable data on local incomes in developing countries, which hampers efforts to tackle the problem. A team from Stanford University were able to train a computer system to identify impoverished areas from satellite and survey data in five African countries.

UN admits role in Haiti's deadly cholera outbreak
The UN has finally acknowledged it played a role in an outbreak of cholera in Haiti in 2010 that has since killed about 10,000 people in the country. Scientific studies have shown that Nepalese UN troops were the source of the disease - but the UN repeatedly denied responsibility until now. ...But the UN still says it is protected by diplomatic immunity from claims for compensation from victims' families.

Terror deaths in Western Europe at highest level since 2004
The start of 2016 saw the highest number of terrorism deaths in Western Europe since 2004, BBC research has revealed. The first seven months of the year saw 143 deaths, which is also the second worst start to the year since 1980. The Madrid train bombings in March 2004 left 191 people dead.

Islamic State takes responsibility for Moscow police attack
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on a traffic police post outside Moscow on Wednesday in which both attackers were killed, calling it revenge for Russia's aerial bombing campaign in Syria. The militant group made the claim via the Amaq news agency...and released a video in which the purported attackers said they wanted to take revenge for Russia killing Muslims in the Middle East.

Zika infection may affect adult brain cells
Concerns over the Zika virus have focused on pregnant women due to mounting evidence that it causes brain abnormalities in developing fetuses. However, new research in mice from scientists at The Rockefeller University and La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology suggests that certain adult brain cells may be vulnerable to infection as well. Among these are populations of cells that serve to replace lost or damaged neurons throughout adulthood, and are also thought to be critical to learning and memory.

China says navy carries out drills in Sea of Japan
China's navy has carried out drills in the Sea of Japan, the Chinese military's official newspaper said on Friday, describing the exercises as routine and done in accordance with international law and practice.

Turkish media all in on anti-Americanism, says killer Scott Peterson involved in coup
As Turkey presses the Obama administration to hand over a Pennsylvania-based cleric, claiming he spearheaded last month’s coup attempt, the Muslim nation's media is pointing an accusatory finger at a respected American academic -- and in a bizarre twist, an infamous San Quentin death-row inmate convicted of killing his wife.

Dr. Drew ‘Gravely Concerned’ About Hillary Clinton’s Health After Viewing Records (Audio)
Dr. Drew Pinsky is “gravely concerned” about Hillary Clinton’s health — as well as what he believes is her highly antiquated health care. After evaluating her medical records with friend Dr. Robert Huizenga — yes, the guy from “The Biggest Loser” — Pinsky called the Democratic presidential candidate’s treatment “1950-level care.”

PA: There's no proof of Jewish existence in Jerusalem
Adnan al-Husayni, the Minister of Jerusalem Affairs in the Palestinian Authority (PA) government, on Thursday accused Jewish organizations of preparing plans to demolish the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem and to establish an "imaginary" Holy Temple in its place.

Turkey's Erdogan links coup suspects, PKK to bomb attacks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday accused followers of a U.S.-based Islamic cleric he blames for last month's coup attempt of being complicit in attacks by Kurdish militants in Turkey's southeast which killed 10 people.

'Firenadoes' rage in California as blaze menaces 82,000
Weary firefighters Thursday battled a raging inferno that was threatening the homes of more than 82,000 people in southern California and sent flaming "firenadoes" tearing across the brush.

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Whole families are fleeing this tiny country and entering the U.S. in massive numbers
Salvadorans are fleeing to the United States in massive numbers, and now they’re bringing the whole family along. Though the number of unaccompanied Salvadoran minors crossing the border has not returned to the surge numbers seen in 2014, the number of Salvadoran family units apprehended on the southern border has increased by a whopping 96% over the past year.

Losing Louisiana: Shocking Images Of Life After A 1000-Year Flood
Floods ravaged the state of Louisiana, leaving at least 11 people dead and 30,000 more forced to flee rising waters after days of catastrophic rainstorms. Bloomberg's Brendan Smialowski captured these images of the aftermath.

Socialism: The World's Greatest Generator Of Poverty
If you’re looking for a short introduction to socialism that rewards rereading, Thomas DiLorenzo’s The Problem With Socialism is it. Perhaps your son or daughter has returned from college talking about collective control of the means of production and sporting Bernie Sanders t-shirts. Perhaps you’re a political novice looking for informed guidance.

Reports: Iran forms 'Liberation Army' to deploy abroad
Iran has reportedly formed what it calls the "Liberation Army" whose units will be deployed in Arab countries, according to a news website. Currently, Iran is involved in multiple conflicts where Shia and Sunni Muslims are locked in a power struggle, notably Syria and Yemen.

With violence surging, Chicago police arrest 100, targeting gang factions
Chicago police arrested more than 100 people on mostly felony drug and weapons charges, the latest in a series of raids since May as the city continues to struggle with a surge in violence. The operation was about six weeks in the making, police said. Officers from the Police Department's Bureau of Organized Crime made arrests from about 5 a.m. Thursday through Friday morning, targeting 15 gang factions selling narcotics and having illegal guns.

Southern California Blue Cut wildfire destroys nearly 100 homes
The Blue Cut fire ravaging Southern California's Cajon Pass has destroyed nearly 100 homes and more than 200 other buildings, officials said. The blaze ignited Tuesday off Interstate 15 near San Bernardino, west of Los Angeles. By Friday evening the fire had grown to 37,020 acres, or 57 square miles. The flames are now more than 40 percent contained...

Deadly elite Foreign Legion force could be about to be UNLEASHED on ISIS
FRENCH Foreign Legion killing machines could be deployed to in the fight against terror in the Middle East in a bid to finally crush Islamic State.

‘They are questioning OUR LAWS' French presidential hopeful in fierce attack on Islam
FRENCH presidential candidate Bruno Le Maire has claimed that he is the man to restore order and give terrified French people “clarity and strength”.

Clinton team lashes out at those raising health questions
Many questions have been raised about Hillary Clinton’s health over the years. At one point she admitted suffering a “serious concussion,” and recently videos show anomalous behavior. There also have been reports of double vision, blood clots, fainting and falls. Dr. Jane Orient of the American Association of Physicians and Surgeons bluntly has asked, “Is Hillary Clinton medically unfit to serve?”

Clinton must give written testimony in e-mail case: US judge
A federal judge has ruled that Democrat Hillary Clinton must respond in writing in a lawsuit over her use of a private e-mail server while she was secretary of state. In a two-page ruling issued on Friday, Judge Emmet Sullivan declined to order Clinton to testify in person in a case brought by the conservative group Judicial Watch.

6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan's northeast coast, no tsunami warning
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 jolted the northeast coast of Japan at 18:01 local time on Saturday, but no tsunami warning was issued, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

What was that flash of light in San Diego sky?
A bright flash that lit up parts of the San Diego sky Thursday night continues to remain a mystery. The streak of light lasted a few seconds before it disappeared, but the flash was captured on a dashcam. National Weather Service officials told 10News they were unsure of what the light flash was.

Syrian war: US scrambles jets to Hassakeh
American fighter planes have been scrambled to the Syrian city of Hassakeh to protect US special forces on the ground from Syrian government aerial attacks, the US military says. The Pentagon said the Syrian planes were leaving as its jets arrived. People in the north-eastern Syrian city say government warplanes have hit Kurdish districts there for the past two days.

Jewish man stabbed on street in French city of Strasbourg
An Orthodox Jewish man has been stabbed on a street in the French city of Strasbourg by an attacker reportedly shouting an Islamic slogan. Police arrested the suspected attacker who was heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" ("God is great"), according to French newspaper JDD (in French). A police source said the victim was in distinctive Jewish dress. His life is not believed to be in danger.

Afghan Taliban capture key district of Khanabad in Kunduz
Taliban militants have captured a key district in Afghanistan's northern province of Kunduz, officials say. The fighters attacked from several directions and government troops were forced to retreat to Kunduz city, which briefly fell to the Taliban last year. A lack of ammunition and reinforcements contributed to the fall of Khanabad district, the local authorities said.

Past bloodshed and fighting put aside to restore Christianity's holiest sites
Monks of the different denominations that share the Church of the Nativity and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher put aside friction to allow restoration at two of Christianity’s holiest sites... It was not that long ago that monks...came to blows with broom sticks over who had the right to clean a certain stone on the floor of the ancient church in Bethlehem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was born.

More than half of Clinton Foundation’s major donors would be barred under new rule
More than half of the Clinton Foundation’s major donors would be prevented from contributing to the charity under the self-imposed ban on corporate and foreign donors the foundation said this week it would adopt if Hillary Clinton won the White House, according to a new Washington Post analysis of foundation donations.

The Bizarre Media Blackout Of Hacked George Soros Documents
Scandal: Leaked documents released a few days ago provide juicy insider details of how a fabulously rich businessman has been using his money to influence elections in Europe, underwrite an extremist group, target U.S. citizens who disagreed with him, dictate foreign policy, and try to sway a Supreme Court ruling, among other things. Pretty compelling stuff, right?

Shocking Government Report Finds $6.5 Trillion In Taxpayer Funds "Unaccounted For"
Reuters follows up on this disturbing issue, and reveals that the Army’s finances are so jumbled it had to make trillions of dollars of improper accounting adjustments to create an illusion that its books are balanced. The Defense Department’s Inspector General, in a June report, said the Army made $2.8 trillion in wrongful adjustments to accounting entries in one quarter alone in 2015, and $6.5 trillion for the year. Yet the Army lacked receipts and invoices to support those numbers or simply made them up.

Russian cruise missiles target Syria
Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea fired cruise missiles at targets near Aleppo on Friday, a further sign of Moscow's broadening military effort in Syria days after it began to fly bombing missions from an airbase in Iran.

Syrian regime jets hit Kurdish positions, even after US warning
Syrian regime jets pounded US-backed Kurdish forces in northeastern Syria for a second day, even after the US-led coalition scrambled jets to protect its military advisers working on the ground. In another escalation of Syria's bloody conflict, warplanes from President Bashar al-Assad's regime were bombarding the city of Hasakeh -- targeting Kurdish forces that for months have worked closely with coalition military advisers helping local fighters combat the Islamic State group.

Outpouring of extreme hate videos on YouTube
Followers of Britain’s most prolific radical preacher are spreading hatred and Islamist doctrines freely across the internet despite his conviction.

Clinton Avoids Deposition But Must Still Answer E-Mail Questions
Hillary Clinton won a U.S. court order denying a conservative watchdog group’s bid to force her to submit to questioning under oath about her use of a private e-mail server while secretary of state, but she’ll need to answer at least some of those queries in writing.



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‘Unprecedented’: Deadly parasite kills thousands of fish, prompts Yellowstone river closure
Nearly 200 miles of a popular Yellowstone river is closed to the public, as thousands of fish have gone belly up in an “unprecedented” way. Officials in Montana suspect the cause is a human-spread parasitic disease. Officials from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) say the 183-mile stretch of the Yellowstone River would not reopen until fish stop dying. As of Friday morning, up to 4,000 fish have been counted, but a real number is believed to be in the tens of thousands.

"Massacre of Unprecedented Cruelty and Barbarism" in Turkey Leaves 30 Wedding Guests Dead
Wedding festivities turned into horrific scenes of horror and bloodshed in southern Turkey on Saturday night, where a terror bombing attack on an outdoor wedding celebration left 50 dead and 94 injured. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the Islamic State (ISIS) was the “likely perpetrator”

3rd strong earthquake shakes northern Japan, no tsunami alerts issued
Today’s earthquake was the third strong quake in as many days near Mikayo, Japan in the Iwate prefecture. It was followed by two magnitude 5.3 aftershocks.

Baby steps: Japan’s armed forces
Until a year ago, when the government of Shinzo Abe passed controversial legislation reinterpreting Japan’s constitutional ban on its armed forces taking part in foreign conflicts, even its UN peacekeepers were forbidden to fight to protect themselves. Now, the Self-Defence Forces may take part in “collective self-defence” with allies. The first tentative steps begin this week: the SDF will carry out exercises for rescuing UN staff under attack, and jointly defending peacekeepers’ barracks that come under fire.

"It's Not Some Barbarous Relic" - Trump Adviser Urges Return To Gold Standard
With this in mind, Fortune reached out to Dr. Judy Shelton, one of two economists recently named to Donald Trump’s economic advisory team, and the only woman to hold that title. Shelton is a senior fellow and co-director of the Atlas Sound Money Project, whose mission is to promote the principles of sound money and raise awareness of what they see as the inherent problems of our current monetary system. Dr. Shelton first rose to prominence when she predicted the economic collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989, two years before it transpired.

Why Is China Building A New City In Georgia?
It was a patch of modern urban China transplanted upon the Georgian countryside. Rolling, verdant hills abruptly gave way to the tight phalanx of identical ten story apartment blocks that sat on a perfectly aligned street grid, with a sturdy gate surrounding the perimeter. The exteriors of the buildings were decorated with heavily pronounced occidental facades — faux maroon bricks, ornately framed windows, and dozens of little rectangular balconies. It was the same scene I’ve looked upon thousands of times while wandering through the hinterlands of China’s cities, which wasn’t at all a coincidence: this new city in Georgia is 100% Chinese.

Germany to tell people to stockpile food and water in case of attacks: FAS
For the first time since the end of the Cold War, the German government plans to tell citizens to stockpile food and water in case of an attack or catastrophe, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung newspaper reported on Sunday. Germany is currently on high alert after two Islamist attacks and a shooting rampage by a mentally unstable teenager last month. Berlin announced measures earlier this month to spend considerably more on its police and security forces and to create a special unit to counter cyber crime and terrorism.

Hate preacher Abu Qatada urges Muslims to flee UK... after his eight-year fight to STAY
NOTORIOUS hate preacher Abu Qatada has urged Muslims to flee the UK for the Islamic world "as soon as possible". Posting messages in Arabic to his 58,000 Twitter followers, he wrote: "Muslims living in the West will lose. Sedition and spread of bloodshed will devour them.

'ISIS child suicide bomber' kills 50 at Turkey wedding by detonating explosive belt amongst guests dancing in street
A suspected Islamic State child suicide bomber massacred at least 50 wedding guests dancing in a Turkey street. President Tayyip Erdogan blamed the murders on Islamic State and said the killer, who wore an explosive belt, was between the ages of 12 and 14.

Palestinian rocket strikes Israel, drawing Israeli reprisal
Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired a rocket into southern Israel on Sunday, prompting the Israeli military to respond with airstrikes and tank fire on targets inside Gaza. No injuries were reported on either side.

American journalism is collapsing before our eyes
Donald Trump may or may not fix his campaign, and Hillary Clinton may or may not become the first female president. But something else happening before our eyes is almost as important: the complete collapse of American journalism as we know it. The frenzy to bury Trump is not limited to the Clinton campaign and the Obama White House. They are working hand-in-hand with what was considered the cream of the nation’s news organizations.

Philippine president threatens to leave ‘stupid’ UN
The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte, has threatened that the country could leave the UN, after the organization urged the Philippines to stop executing and killing people linked to drug business and threatened that “state actors” could be punished.

Kurdish wedding massacre blamed on IS
So-called Islamic State is likely to have carried out a deadly bomb attack on a wedding in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. The death toll in the attack in the southern city of Gaziantep has now risen to 50, the local governor's office said, with almost 100 wounded. A suspected suicide bomber targeted guests at a Kurdish wedding as they danced in the street.

Gaza rocket explodes in southern Israel's Sderot; none injured
A rocket launched from the Gaza Strip exploded in the southern Israeli community of Sderot on Sunday afternoon. Police confirmed that the site of the projectile's remains had been located in the city. 'Red Alert' rocket sirens were activated prior to the projectile's strike as residents in the area reported hearing an explosion.

More critics of Kremlin find speaking out can be deadly
Mysterious deaths and close calls have some opposition figures worried that political killings are resurgent in Russian foreign policy.

Iran releases images of new missile defence system
Iran released images of its first domestically built long-range missile defence system on Sunday, a project started when the country was under international sanctions. Images on multiple state news agencies showed President Hassan Rouhani and Minister of Defence Hossein Dehghan standing in front of the new Bavar 373 missile defence system.

Officials: 30 killed, 94 hurt in wedding attack in Turkey
A bomb attack targeting an outdoor wedding party in southeastern Turkey killed at least 30 people and wounded 94 others, authorities said Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Simsek said the "barbaric" attack in the city of Gaziantep, near the border with Syria, on Saturday appeared to be a suicide bombing. Other officials said it could have been the carried out by either Kurdish militants or Islamic State group extremists.

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State: Nearly 15,000 New Clinton Emails Found in FBI Probe
The FBI has uncovered nearly 15,000 previously undisclosed emailed documents sent directly to or from Hillary Clinton, the State Department said Monday. The shocking admission to almost 50 percent more than the 30,000 work-related documents Clinton's lawyers turned over to the State Department in 2014 was tweeted out by conservative watchdog Judicial Watch....

Archaeologists unearth mysterious pyramid in Kazakhstan which pre-dates Giza’s
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have stumbled upon what they believe are the ruins of an ancient pyramid in Kazakhstan which would considerably pre-date some of Egypt’s iconic pyramids.

Volcano blows after multiple earthquakes sparking fear of monster deadly eruption
The increased seismic activity this weekend could mean it is bubbling up for a devastating "big one" eruption - the likes of which have not been seen since 2000 when 41,000 people had to evacuate.

‘White Lives Matter’ Protesters Rally at NAACP Building in Texas
“We came out here to protest against the NAACP and their failure in speaking out against the atrocities that organizations like Black Lives Matter and other pro-black organizations have caused the attack and killing of white police officers, the burning down of cities and things of that nature,”

Aborted Babies Reportedly Cut Open while Still Alive
In a grisly description of the experiments, the Journal says: “The thorax [chest] was opened and the heart was observed directly. When the heart was beating, the fetus was returned to the chamber and the experiment was resumed.” One of the babies survived for 11 hours under these brutal conditions.

Earthquake Hits Sumba almost Every Day
The quakes that hit Sumba have been in a range of 2 to 5 magnitude. There have been no records of damage, but the series of quakes have sent people into the constant panic.

Rudy Giuliani says Hillary Clinton has a secret illness. His supposed proof? Online videos.
“It is extremely important to note that Hillary Clinton has taken a lot of time off the campaign trail,” Pierson said. “It is something that needs to be addressed.”

As Predicted, Obamacare Is Absolutely Killing The Middle Clas
The critics of Obamacare have been proven right. The Obama administration promised that health insurance premiums would go down. Instead, they have absolutely skyrocketed.

Rudy Giuliani says Hillary Clinton has a secret illness. His supposed proof? Online videos.
“It is extremely important to note that Hillary Clinton has taken a lot of time off the campaign trail,” Pierson said. “It is something that needs to be addressed.”

Southern Command Warns Sunni Extremists Infiltrating From South
Sunni extremists are infiltrating the United States with the help of alien smugglers in South America and are crossing U.S. borders with ease, according to a U.S. South Command intelligence report. The Command’s J-2 intelligence directorate reported recently in internal channels that “special interest aliens” are working with a known alien smuggling network in Latin America to reach the United States. The smuggling network was not identified.

Reinforce border fence with pigs’ heads to better repel refugees, Hungarian MEP proposes
While makeshift scarecrows placed on border fences might keep refugees from entering Hungary, severed pigs’ heads would be an even better deterrent, a Hungarian MEP has said sparking a barrage of criticism and drawing bitter comments online.

He aborted over 48,000 babies. Then he pulled a baby’s beating heart out with his forceps.
As I pull out the mess, thinking it will be bone fragments I lay it on the cloth, I look, and I see a human heart, contracting and expanding and beating, beating, beating. I thought I would go mad.

In France, 'the jihadists have won'
With Christianity dead in France, there is no national political will to address the increasing attacks by radical Islam, says a professor at the University of Paris, which has brought the country to its knees.

Hundreds of flights cancelled as typhoon hits Tokyo
Typhoon Mindulle made landfall at about 12:30pm local time (04:30 GMT) in Tateyama city, some 80km (50 miles) southeast of the capital. The storm packed gusts of up to 180 km/h (112 mph), and was headed north at a speed of 20 km/h, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. Officials have warned of landslides and flooding.

Egyptian FM sparks uproar by saying Israel not guilty of 'terrorism'
Sameh Shoukry says Israel's actions against Palestinians cannot be characterized as terror.

Poll: Israeli Jews fear Palestinians, reject plan for PA state
Few Israeli Jews and Palestinian Authority Arabs support the basic outline of a final status agreement along the lines of the offer made by then-Prime Minister Ehud Barak to Yasser Arafat in the summer of 2000, a new joint poll reveals.

Ventotene summit to chart roadmap for EU's response to Brexit vote
The leaders of the eurozone’s three largest countries will meet on a small southern Italian island on Monday for further talks on the way forward for the European Union following Britain’s shock vote to leave. The meeting aims “to show the unity of Europe’s three biggest countries, but not to create a specific club”...

Earthquake: 3.8 quake strikes near Mammoth Lakes
A shallow magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Sunday afternoon four miles from Mammoth Lakes, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 2:47 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 1.2 mile. In the last 10 days, there have been five earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or greater centered nearby.

Teenagers struck by depression ‘epidemic’
The number of middle-class teenage girls suffering from anxiety or depression has surged in the past decade with more than a third now experiencing symptoms of “psychological distress”. A government study into the mental wellbeing of 30,000 teenagers, seen by The Times, found that girls were more than twice as likely as boys to suffer symptoms of mental ill health.

German minister wants facial recognition systems at airports, train stations
Germany's Interior Minister wants to introduce facial recognition software at train stations and airports to help identify terror suspects following two Islamist attacks in the country last month. Speaking to the Bild am Sonntag newspaper, Thomas de Maiziere said internet software was able to determine whether persons shown in photographs were celebrities or politicians.

Chileans protest against Pinochet-era private pension scheme
Hundreds of thousands of people across Chile have taken part in protests against the country's controversial privatised pension plan. The scheme was launched in 1981, during the military government of General Augusto Pinochet. Protesters say some 10 million people who joined have now been left with very low retirement incomes - less than minimum wage in many cases.

IDF turns up the heat in response to rocket fired at Sderot
The IDF late Sunday night launched a wide series of air strikes against Hamas targets in an apparent turning up of the heat for a rocket launched from the Gaza Strip Sunday afternoon, which had exploded in the southern Israeli community of Sderot between two homes near the local train station. Earlier Sunday, the IDF took a limited counterstrike, hitting only two Hamas targets in the northern Gaza Strip...

Egyptian FM sparks uproar by saying Israel not guilty of 'terrorism'
Months after visiting Israel in what many perceived as a sign of warming ties between Cairo and Jerusalem, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made headlines...when he told a group of students that Israel's actions in regard to the Palestinians do not constitute terrorism. Despite the 1979 peace treaty...Israel is not often spoken of as an ally by political figures in Egypt publicly or in the media.


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Something "Unexpected" Happened When Seattle Raised The Minimum Wage
Seemingly no amount of empirical evidence can convince progressives that raising minimum wages to artificially elevated levels is a bad idea. Somehow the basic idea that raising the cost of a good ultimately results in lower consumption of that good just doesn't compute.

US Service Member Killed by IED in Afghanistan
A U.S. service member has died from wounds sustained today in an operation near Lashkar Gah in Helmand province in Afghanistan, the Pentagon confirmed. The service member was conducting "train, advise, assist" activities with Afghan counterparts when the patrol "triggered an improvised explosive device," or IED, according to a news release from U.S. Forces Afghanistan.

'Failed State' Venezuela Now Bleeding Cash
Bad news for distressed asset investors. Venezuela’s cash position is deteriorating and that makes for a lack of clarity on the left wing government’s ability to pay its debts. This is particularly worrisome for PDVSA investors, a favorite holding among foreign investors playing — and praying — for Venezuelan regime change.

Earthquake strikes central Italy
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake has struck central Italy, south of the city of Perugia, the US Geological Survey says, with the shock also felt in Rome.

Putin offers Middle East peace talks
President Putin is pushing to host peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians in the latest sign of his ambition for Russia to replace the United States as chief power broker in the Middle East.

PA Senior: Israel Refusing Meeting Ahead of Possible Cairo Summit
According to the official, the Cairo meeting is intended to prepare for the international peace conference which is being planned in Paris by the end of the year, possibly with representatives from both France and the US. Apparently, various sources have advised Netanyahu to send an envoy to meet with a PA representative to prepare the Cairo meeting, but Netanyahu refused.

3 Justice Department Field Offices Wanted to Investigate The Clinton Foundation.
One of the greatest sins of the Obama administration has been the absolute destruction of the Department of Justice. Once the agency tasked with keeping American government honest, the DOJ has now become a designated political hit squad led by the White House.

The Salvation Army and the LGBT Community
The Salvation Army embraces employees of many different faiths and orientations. Our hiring practices are open to all, and we adhere to all relevant employment laws, providing domestic partner benefits accordingly.

UPI/CVoter poll: Donald Trump sticks to script, comes to within 1% of Hillary Clinton's lead
The UPI/CVoter daily presidential tracking poll released Monday shows Donald Trump closing in on Hillary Clinton's lead -- which now stands at 0.7 percent -- possibly a reflection of the Republican sticking largely to the issues last week.

Tropical Storm Gaston to turn into hurricane by Wednesday
Tropical Storm Gaston, which formed Monday and is making its way through the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, is expected to turn into a hurricane by Wednesday. The storm system is not yet expected to be a threat to land. Tropical Storm Gaston -- with maximum winds of 50 mph -- is moving west-northwest at a speed of 18 mph. The storm was about 550 miles west from the southernmost Cabo Verde Islands as of early Tuesday.

Nigerian army: Self-declared Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau 'fatally wounded'
The Nigerian Army said an airstrike carried out last week "fatally wounded" self-proclaimed Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau.

Iran Expanding Terror Network in Latin America
Iran is solidifying its foothold in Latin America, sparking concerns among U.S. officials that the Islamic Republic will enlist these regional allies in its push to launch terror attacks on U.S. soil, according to conversations with congressional sources.

EXCLUSIVE: Condi Rice Also Has No Recollection Of Hillary’s Email Convo With Colin Powell
Former Sec. of State Condoleezza Rice has no recollection of a conversation at a 2009 dinner party where Hillary Clinton reportedly claims that Gen. Colin Powell advised her to use a personal email account. Rice’s inability to recall the conversation makes her the second person to publicly undercut Clinton’s claim.

No Scientific Evidence That People Are Born Gay or Transgender, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say
Distinguished scholars at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland released a new 143-page report on Monday that argues that there is not enough definitive scientific evidence available to suggest that gay, lesbian and transgender individuals are born with a certain sexual orientation or gender identity.

German right-wing leader backs citizens' right to arm themselves
The leader of the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has spoken out in favor of people arming themselves with guns and self-defence devices following a series of violent attacks last month.

ISIS Executes Six Accused Spies by Boiling Men in Tar
The barbaric Islamic group ISIS, which identifies itself as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, recently executed six men accused of being spies by boiling them in tar, reports state. Iraqi News reported the information from a source residing in Nineveh, who stated that the men had been sentenced to death in a Sharia court for their alleged crimes.

Judge orders State Department to review 14,900 Clinton emails
The judge also scheduled a Sept. 23 hearing on when to release the emails, a deadline that raises the possibility some will become public before the Nov. 8 presidential election between Democrat Clinton and her Republican rival, Donald Trump.

Huma Abedin, Hillary’s Bribe Broker
The trove of newly released emails obtained by watchdog group Judicial Watch through the courts appear to show that Abedin served as a gatekeeper auctioning access to the would-be president in exchange for donations to the Clinton Foundation. When individuals wanted to meet with Hillary, Abedin would say no, and introduce them to the foundation. After the so-called donation was received access to Clinton would be approved.

Germany may reintroduce conscription if defense of NATO borders needed – reports
The German government may revive nationwide conscription in times of crisis, such as situations in which the country needs to “defend NATO’s external borders,” according to local media citing a controversial paper drafted by the Interior Ministry.

Biblical Tent of Meeting May Have Been an Astonishing Six-Story Dome, Engineer Reveals
The Biblical Tabernacle, or Tent of Meeting, may have been not a modest rectangular tent as scholars have believed for centuries, but an enormous circular structure six stories tall, proposes a Wisconsin engineer who has spent years studying the intricacies of the Biblical texts describing the desert structure.

National Insitutes of Health Wants Funds for Human-Animal Hybrids
The NIH, under the leadership of professing Christian Dr. Francis Collins, is proposing lifting a ban on taxpayer funding of experiments that splice human stem cells with animal embryos, creating human-animal chimeras. Proponents, of course, downplay any ethical concerns related to creating new life forms using human genetic material — for either the humans or the animals involved.

No Scientific Evidence That People Are Born Gay or Transgender, Johns Hopkins Researchers Say
Distinguished scholars at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland released a new 143-page report on Monday that argues that there is not enough definitive scientific evidence available to suggest that gay, lesbian and transgender individuals are born with a certain sexual orientation or gender identity.

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka
Duty officer at Bangladesh Meteorological Department told the Dhaka Tribune that the earthquake originated 409km east of their office. According to the US Geological survey, the epicentre of the earthquake was located 40km North-East of Mawlaik, Myanmar.

North Korea lays new landmines near border truce village: report
North Korea has laid landmines in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas...as tension rose on the divided peninsula after the start of annual U.S.-South Korean military exercises. North Korea, which conducted its fourth nuclear test in January and a string of rocket tests since then, regards the joint exercises as akin to war and has threatened to launch a military strike in retaliation.

The US Air Force reveals radical plan to 'bomb the sky' to improve radio reception
A fleet of tiny satellites could one day be used to detonate plasma bombs in Earth’s upper atmosphere to improve the range of radio communications. The US Air Force has granted contracts to three research teams to develop the technology needed to do this, with hopes that CubeSats could carry massive amounts of ionized gas to the ionosphere to create radio-reflecting plasma.

China takes control of North Sea oil drilling
China has become the largest crude oil operator in the North Sea despite boasting that it uses deep-water oilrigs as strategic weapons. The scale of Chinese growth in the region meant that Britain handed about £2 billion in tax breaks to one state-run oil company last year, analysis by The Times has shown.

Texas judge blocks Obama's transgender bathroom directive
A Texas judge has blocked an order by the US government that schools allow transgender students to use bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. The temporary injunction signed by Judge Reed O'Connor follows a challenge to President Barack Obama's directive by 13 states and applies nationwide. The injunction was passed the day before many students go back to school.

Turkey shells both IS and Kurdish positions in Syria
Turkey has bombarded so-called Islamic State (IS) targets across the border in northern Syria ahead of an expected ground attack on an IS-held town. Some 1,500 Turkish-backed Syrian rebels have also gathered in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, poised for an offensive to drive IS out of Jarablus. Turkey has also shelled Syrian Kurdish forces nearby, apparently to deter them from taking Jarablus themselves.

Philippines war on drugs: '1,900 killed' amid crackdown
The head of the Philippines police has said more than 1,900 people have been killed during a crackdown on illegal drugs in the past seven weeks. Ronald dela Rosa was speaking at a senate hearing into the sharp rise in deaths since Rodrigo Duterte became president. He said police operations had killed about 750 people, but the other deaths were still being investigated.

Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria air strike 'kills commanders'
Nigeria's army says it has killed several commanders of the Islamist group Boko Haram in an air strike and seriously wounded its disputed leader. An army spokesman told the BBC's Hausa service that Abubakar Shekau's shoulder was badly injured in the strike on Friday in north-eastern Borno state. There has been no independent confirmation of the strike.

The comeback of Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?
It is clear that Iran’s former firebrand-in-chief Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, president from 2005-2013, is attempting a political comeback. ...An Iran poll survey suggests that the former president now trails incumbent Hassan Rouhani by just eight percentage points in a head-to-head match-up, compared with 27 points in May 2015.

Thailand bomb attacks the work of 'at least' 20 people: police
Thai police on Monday said at least 20 people were involved in carrying out a wave of deadly bombings in the country's south earlier this month.

Fed Admits Another $4 Trillion In QE Will Be Needed To Offset An "Economic Shock"
In a Fed Staff working paper released over the weekend titled "Gauging the Ability of the FOMC to Respond to Future Recessions" and penned by deputy director of the division of research and statistics at the Fed, the author concludes that "simulations of the FRB/US model of a severe recession suggest that large-scale asset purchases and forward guidance about the future path of the federal funds rate should be able to provide enough additional accommodation to fully compensate for a more limited [ability] to cut short-term interest rates in most, but probably not all, circumstances."

Clinton’s pathetic ‘Colin Powell made me do it’ defense
The influence that Colin Powell has over Hillary Clinton is something to behold. His word is her command. When he tells her to break the law and endanger the nation’s secrets, she doesn’t hesitate. She salutes smartly and does as she is told.

Moscow and Tehran: Russia done launching Syrian airstrikes from Iran
For now, Russia is done using an Iranian air base to launch airstrikes against targets in Syria, Russia's defense ministry and Iran's official state news agency reported Monday.

Elizabeth Smart: Pornography made my living hell worse
Elizabeth Ann Smart, who was kidnapped in 2002 from her home at age 14 and raped daily by her captor for nine months when authorities finally rescued her in 2003, is speaking out know about her horrifying experience and how pornography spurred her captor to rape her even more frequently and compelled him to force Smart to engage in the hardcore practices displayed in the pornography.

Iraq stops would-be child bomber for ISIS
Dramatic video has emerged of Iraqi police stripping an explosive belt from a child suspected in a suicide bombing attempt for ISIS. The footage appears to show security personnel restrain a visibly upset boy while they carefully cut the belt from the youth's torso in Kirkuk. Once the belt has been removed, the boy is scooped up and taken away.

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Obamacare Website No Longer Addresses 'You Can Keep Your Doctor'
"If you like your doctor, you can keep your doctor" was President Barack Obama's signature catchphrase he used to sell the Affordable Care Act to the American people. Now Obamacare's flagship website, healthcare.gov, no longer even addresses the issue.

Navy Destroyer 'Harassed' by Iranian Speedboats, US Official Says
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Nitze was “harassed” by four Iranian Revolutionary Guard small craft on Tuesday, some of them coming as close as 300 yards to the ship as it was in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, a Department of Defense official said today.

Scientists Proven Wrong? Great Barrier Reef Found Relatively Unaffected By Global Warming
Great Barrier Reef tourist operators found less than 5 percent of the natural wonder has died off from “bleaching,” despite claims from scientists that most of the reef had been killed off by the effects of global warming. “Scientists had written off that entire northern section as a complete white-out,’’

Franklin Graham Tells Maine: Vote the Bible
The Rev. Franklin Graham — son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham — jetted to Maine this week to urge residents of The Pine Tree State to go to the polls in November and "vote for Biblical values."

Former Secretary of Defense explains why we now have greatest threat of nuclear war ever
Twenty-five years after the end of the Cold War, how safe is America, or the world, from nuclear catastrophe? Not very. That's the gloomy message from former Secretary of Defense William Perry, who has spent the past quarter-century focused on reducing the risk of nuclear disaster.

US Army Training Slide Identifying Hillary Clinton As National Threat Surfaces
The U.S. Army recently became aware that a unit in Missouri had been using a training slide that identifies Hillary Clinton as a threat to the nation’s security. (video)

Zika Images Show 'Worst Brain Infections That Doctors Will Ever See'
"The images show the worst brain infections that doctors will ever see," says Dr. Deborah Levine, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, who contributed to the study. "Zika is such a severe infection [in fetuses]. Most doctors will have never seen brains like this before."

Confirmed earthquake hits southern Colorado
The United States geological survey initially reported a 4.5 magnitude earthquake around 26 miles west-southwest of Trinidad, close to the border of Colorado and New Mexico.

China’s Covert Weapons Procurement Revealed in Florida Case
China’s government covertly tried to obtain advanced U.S. fighter jet engines and a Reaper drone in a high-technology spying operation uncovered by federal authorities in Florida. A Chinese-born woman, Wenxia Man, was sentenced to 50 months in prison on Friday following her conviction for conspiracy to export restricted American defense articles...

French national screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’ stabs British woman to death in Australia
The assault took place on Wednesday at a backpackers’ hostel near Townsville in northern Queensland. A 21-year-old British woman died at the scene, while a 30-year-old British man was taken to hospital in critical condition, state police reported.

Brewing tropical storm may threaten Bahamas, Florida as a hurricane
A budding tropical disturbance has the potential to strengthen significantly and reach Florida with strong winds, coastal flooding and torrential rainfall during Sunday and Monday.

BREAKING: Leaked e-mails show George Soros paid $650K to influence bishops during Pope’s US visit
billionaire globalist George Soros - one of Hilary Clinton's top donors - paid $650,000 to influence Pope Francis’ September 2015 visit to the USA with a view to "shift[ing] national paradigms and priorities in the run-up to the 2016 presidential campaign." “Buy-in of individual bishops to more publicly voice support of economic and racial justice messages...".

Putin, Netanyahu, Talk Peace Process on Phone
“The leaders exchanged opinions on Middle East settlement issues and topical aspects of the general situation in the region. They agreed to continue active Russian-Israeli contacts at different levels,” the report said.

Secret Cameras Record Baltimore’s Every Move From Above
...a small Cessna airplane equipped with a sophisticated array of cameras was circling Baltimore...The plane’s wide-angle cameras captured an area of roughly 30 square miles and... transmitted real-time images to analysts on the ground... Since the beginning of the year, the Baltimore Police Department had been using the plane to investigate all sorts of crimes...and the public had no idea it was there.

Syria Jarablus: Turkish tanks roll into northern Syria
A dozen Turkish tanks and other vehicles have rolled across the Syrian border after heavy shelling of an area held by so-called Islamic State (IS). Military sources told Turkish media 70 targets in the Jarablus area had been destroyed by artillery and rocket strikes, and 12 by air strikes. Turkish-backed Syrian rebels are accompanying the Turkish advance.

Myanmar hit by 6.8 magnitude earthquake
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake has hit central Myanmar, and was felt as far away as Thailand, Bangladesh and India, reports say. The quake struck 25km (15.5 miles) west of Chauk, at a depth of 84km, the US Geological Survey said.

Obama Admin Won’t Tell Congress How It Paid Iran $1.3 Billion in Taxpayer Funds
The Obama administration is withholding from Congress details about how $1.3 billion in U.S. taxpayer funds was delivered to Iran... The Departments of State, Treasury, and Justice have all rebuffed a congressional probe into the...$1.3 billion payment to Iran which is part of an additional $400 million cash payout that occurred just prior to the release of several U.S. hostages...

The NSA Leak Is Real, Snowden Documents Confirm
“ShadowBrokers” announced an auction for what it claimed were “cyber weapons” made by the NSA. Based on never-before-published documents provided by the whistleblower Edward Snowden, The Intercept can confirm that the arsenal contains authentic NSA software, part of a powerful constellation of tools used to covertly infect computers worldwide.

Commentary: Evidence points to another Snowden at the NSA
if Russia had stolen the hacking tools, it would be senseless to publicize the theft, let alone put them up for sale. A more logical explanation could also be insider theft. If that’s the case, it’s one more reason to question the usefulness of an agency that secretly collects private information on millions of Americans but can’t keep its most valuable data from being stolen, or as it appears in this case, being used against us.

Zika virus: Florida announces five new cases
Florida's governor has announced five new cases of Zika, including one in the Tampa Bay area, 265 miles (425 km) north of Miami. Four other cases of the virus, which is often spread by mosquitoes, were found in Wynwood in Miami, where officials have sprayed pesticides. The Tampa case involves a woman in Pinellas County without a travel history, suggesting local transmission.

North Korea submarine fires ballistic missile
North Korea has fired a ballistic missile from a submarine off its east coast, say the US and South Korea. The KN-11 missile was launched from waters near Sinpo and flew about 500km (300 miles) before falling into the Sea of Japan, a US official said. Japan's PM said it fell inside Japan's Air Defence Identification Zone, calling it a "reckless act".

Russian 'documentary' claims Jews behind Titanic, Chernobyl and 9/11
A documentary recently aired on a Russian television station with a potential reach of 100 million viewers laid blame for some of history's greatest calamities at the feet of the Jews. According to The Jewish Chronicle, the short film, which aired on Russia's REN TV, claimed that Jews were behind the sinking of the Titanic, the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl and the September 11 terror attacks.

Turkey, US-led coalition launch large-scale border offensive against ISIS
Turkish special forces, tanks and jets backed by planes from the US-led coalition launched their first coordinated offensive into Syria on Wednesday to try to drive Islamic State from the border and prevent further gains by Kurdish militia fighters. Turkish tank units and Syrian rebels backed by the NATO member crossed into northern Syria to push Islamic State out of the border town of Jarablus, military sources said.

ABC News: Hillary Lied About Donor Access During 2009 Confirmation Hearing
The evidence that shows close ties between the Clinton Foundation and the State Department proves Hillary Clinton lied during her confirmation hearing in 2009, according to ABC News.

Celtic fans raise over £136,000 for 'Palestine' after Israel match debacle
Celtic fans have so far raised over £136,000 in two days for Palestinian charities after the club received a disciplinary charge from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). Last week, fans of Scotland’s Celtic soccer team staged a protest, organized by Green Brigade fans, against Israel when their team faced off with Hapoel Beersheba in the Champions League.

Dozens Killed, Widespread Damage After Strong Quake in Central Italy
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck central Italy early Wednesday, with reports of fatalities and significant damage surfacing quickly in its aftermath.

Emails: Top Hillary Aide Was Researching Drug That Treats Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s
Jake Sullivan, Hillary Clinton’s top foreign policy adviser, extensively researched the drug Provigil while working for her at the State Department in 2011.


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Kayla Mueller in Captivity: Courage, Selflessness as She Defended Christian Faith to ISIS Executioner 'Jihadi John'
American hostage Kayla Mueller was tortured, verbally abused, forced into slave labor for ISIS commanders in Syria and raped by the group's top leader, but her fellow hostages say she never surrendered hope, she selflessly put the welfare of fellow captives above her own and she even stood up to executioner "Jihadi John" to declare her Christian faith.

CNN Cancels Dr. Drew's Show One Week After He Voiced "Grave Concern" For Hillary's Health
One week ago, board-certified medicine specialist, TV personality and CNN employee Dr. Drew Pinsky broke the mold of conformity, when he said that he is "gravely concerned" about presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s health, pointing out that treatment she is receiving could be the result of her bizarre behaviors.

Why rich donors keep giving to losing candidates
Wealthy donors spent nearly $400 million during the primary elections supporting candidates who dropped out. You’d think maybe they’d grow weary of wasting money on politics. Wealthy donors spent nearly $400 million during the primary elections supporting candidates who dropped out. You’d think maybe they’d grow weary of wasting money on politics. You’d be wrong. “Maybe they’re fed up, but I doubt it,” Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital and a Donald Trump adviser, tells Yahoo Finance in the video above. “At the end of the day there’s seduction and some level of intoxication with the process.”

FBI Admits Clinton Used Software Designed To "Prevent Recovery" And "Hide Traces Of" Deleted Emails
South Carolina Representative Trey Gowdy appeared on Fox News today and disclosed new details about the Clinton email scandal that seem to indicate intent to destroy evidence. Per the clip below, Gowdy reveals that Clinton used "BleachBit" to erase the "personal" emails from her private server.

U.S. Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel
A U.S. Navy ship fired warning shots toward an Iranian fast-attack craft that approached two U.S. ships, a Pentagon spokesman said on Thursday, in the most serious of a number of incidents in the Gulf area this week.

Atlantic 5-Day Graphical Tropical Weather Outlook
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on recently upgraded Hurricane Gaston, located about 1200 miles east of the Leeward Island.

Biden Reveals US Going Out of Its Way to Extradite Erdogan’s Archenemy
Biden hinted that Obama may be prepared to throw Gulen under the bus. “I can understand Mr. President how some of your countrymen would feel that the world didn’t respond rapidly enough to the existential crisis your country is facing,” the VP said at a joint press conference in Ankara Wednesday.

Turkey Prepared to Stay in Anti-Daesh Fight As Long As Needed - Biden
Ankara is ready to remain in the anti-Daesh fight as long as it is required, US Vice President Joe Biden told reporters in Sweden on Thursday following his visit to Turkey.

Clinton Foundation scandal 'bigger than Watergate
Giuliani: 'Nixon did a lot of bad things, but it wasn't raking in millions and millions of dollars through phony charity' New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is forecasting it will end up being one of the biggest political scandals in America. the Clintons have been getting and turning the State Department into a pay-for-play operation.”

Mideast Christian woman on ISIS: God’s plan is ‘working perfectly’
“Don’t pray for the persecution to be stopped,” she said, according to the Christian Post website. “But pray for the Christians there, for their boldness, their encouragement, for their faith and that they can all be witnesses for God’s work and for God.” She spoke at the MeadowBrook Baptist Church in Gadsden, Alabama, at the behest of a group of six pastors and ministry leaders.

Assange: Wikileaks Will ‘Absolutely’ Release ‘Significant’ Hillary Documents Before Election
Julian Assange, the co-founder and editor of Wikileaks, says that his organization will “absolutely” be releasing thousands of “significant” documents regarding Hillary Clinton before the Nov. 8 election.

More Turkish tanks enter Syria in push against Islamic State, Kurdish militia
At least nine more Turkish tanks entered northern Syria on Thursday as part of an operation aimed at driving Islamic State out of the border area around Jarablus and stopping Kurdish militia fighters from seizing territory, Reuters witnesses said. A senior Turkish official said there were now more than 20 Turkish tanks inside Syria and that additional tanks and construction machinery would be sent in as required.

Tornadoes slam central Indiana, demolishing homes
Several tornadoes plowed through central Indiana on Wednesday, demolishing numerous homes...in the town of Kokomo and cutting off power to thousands of Indianapolis-area residents, but no serious injuries were reported. ...Tornado warnings were issued in 27 counties, but no one was known to have been killed or badly hurt...

Syria, Kurds condemn Turkish incursion
Syria condemned Wednesday's Turkish incursion into an Islamic State group-held border area as a "flagrant violation"...Kurdish authorities said the action amounted to a "declaration of war". The foreign ministry in Damascus said it "condemns the crossing...by Turkish tanks and armoured vehicles towards the Jarabulus area with air cover from the US-led coalition and considers it a flagrant violation of Syrian sovereignty".

Pew: Americans giving up on God, miracles
Half of Americans who have left their church no longer believe in God, leading a surge of nearly one quarter of the nation who have no affiliation with any religion... Pew Research Center said Wednesday that 49 percent of what they term "nones" left their church and religion because they "don't believe." Another 20 percent said they don't like organized religion. Other reasons included "common sense" and a lack of belief in miracles.

Netanyahu calls Putin to discuss diplomatic process
Just two days after Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Moscow wanted to host talks between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Netanyahu spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin... The Kremlin...saying...that the two leaders “exchanged opinions on issues surrounding the settlement in the Middle East and current aspects of the general situation in the region.”

Italy earthquake death toll rises to 247
The death toll from a devastating earthquake in central Italy rose sharply to almost 250 people early on Thursday after rescue teams worked through the night to try to find survivors... The provisional toll jumped to 247 from the 159 dead listed on Wednesday night, national and regional officials said as a wave of aftershocks rattled a cluster of mountain communities 140 km (85 miles) east of Rome.

Iranian ex commander: New militia formed to destroy Israel in 23 years
The eradication of Israel in "23 years" is the main objective of a recently-created Iranian military unit formed to fight in Arab countries in the region, one of Iran's former most senior military commanders has said. Retired Iranian Revolutionary Guards general Mohammad Ali Al Falaki made the comments last week while speaking of Tehran's so-called 'Shi'ite Liberation Army' that conducts extraterritorial military operations...

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‘Do You Prefer Ma’am or Sir?’: New DOJ Video Shows Cops How to Treat Transgender People
The Justice Department’s Community Relations Service released a new video this week explaining to the law enforcement community the proper way to handle encounters with transgender people. Amid an uptick in reports of discrimination by police toward the transgender community, the CRS has released a 12-minute training video discouraging officers from stereotyping people and telling them to “keep their questions relevant” to the situation at hand.

VIDEO=> KKK Grand Dragon Endorses Hillary Clinton
For some reason this didn’t make it into her racism speech yesterday in Reno. Ku Klux Klan leader Will Quigg endorses Hillary Clinton for president.

Iran has a mysterious new mega-tank
In March, Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehghan — Iran's defense minister — claimed that a new, unseen Iranian tank called the Karrar "is one of the most advanced tanks in the world."

Rise in synthetic pot emergencies
After a spike in emergency calls for the synthetic drugs K2, Austin police are working to figure out where the supply is coming from and how they can get the dealers out of Austin.

US: Clinton Calendars Won't Be Released Until After Election
Seven months after a federal judge ordered the State Department to begin releasing monthly batches of the detailed daily schedules showing meetings by Hillary Clinton during her time as secretary of state, the government told The Associated Press it won't finish the job before Election Day.

Levin: No One Has Done More Damage to This Nation Than Barack Obama
On his show Wednesday, nationally syndicated radio talk show host Mark Levin slammed Obama and his administration for the Iranian nuclear deal saying, no one has done more damage to this nation than Barack Obama.

Judge orders search of new Clinton emails for release by September 13
A U.S. judge ordered the State Department on Thursday to release by Sept. 13 any emails it finds between Hillary Clinton and the White House from the week of the 2012 attack in Benghazi, Libya, among the thousands of additional emails uncovered by federal investigators.

A U.S. Navy ship fired warning shots toward an Iranian fast-attack craft that approached two U.S. ships, a Pentagon spokesman said on Thursday, in the
A U.S. Navy ship fired warning shots toward an Iranian fast-attack craft that approached two U.S. ships, a Pentagon spokesman said on Thursday, in the most serious of a number of incidents in the Gulf area this week.

‘Not Germany’s waiting room’: Austrian defense chief lashes out at Merkel’s refugee policy
The German chancellor’s “we can do it” approach to refugee crisis is “irresponsible” as it lures more migrants to Europe instead of capping their number, Austria’s defense minister said, calling on European leaders to promptly convene a “summit on deportation.”

SOLAR SECTOR BOUNDARY CROSSING
On Aug. 28th, Earth will cross a fold in the heliospheric current sheet. This "solar sector boundary crossing" could disturb our planet's magnetic field and spark auroras at high latitudes. NOAA forecasters estimate a 25% chance of G1-class geomagnetic storms.

Hillary Clinton Withheld Or Deleted Benghazi Related Documents
Among the 14,900 federal documents Hillary Clinton is said to have failed to turn over to the State Department in 2014 are some related to the Benghazi attacks,

Strong Aftershocks Rattle Devastated Italian Earthquake Zone
Strong aftershocks rattled residents and rescue crews alike Friday as hopes began to dim that firefighters would find any more survivors from Italy's earthquake. The first funerals were scheduled for some of the 267 dead.

News publishers could charge search engines for story extracts
European news publishers will be given the right to levy fees on internet platforms such as Google if search engines show snippets of their stories, under radical copyright reforms being finalised by the European Commission. The proposals...are aimed at diluting the power of big online operators, whose market share in areas such as search leads to unbalanced commercial negotiations between the search engine and content creators...

CIA training artificial intelligence to spy on Earth from SPACE using ‘computer vision’
A CIA-linked firm has joined forces with Amazon in a bid to use “computer vision” to snoop on the Earth in unprecedented detail. CosmiQ Works, a firm closely associated with the US intelligence agency, is working with the online retail giant and the satellite mapping firm DigitalGlobe to train algorithms to work out what’s happening on the surface of our planet.

Turkey PKK conflict: Cizre bomb kills 11 policemen
A car bomb has hit police headquarters in Cizre, south-east Turkey, killing 11 policemen and injuring 78. The huge explosion at 07:00 (04:00 GMT) targeted a checkpoint, and left the nearby riot police HQ in ruins. Prime Minister Binali Yildirim blamed the banned Kurdistan Workers Party, PKK, and vowed to give the "vile attackers the answer they deserve".

UN, EU help Palestinians build ICC suit against Israel
The United Nations and the European Union have actively helped the Palestinian Authority build its global advocacy campaign against the Jewish state; including it’s filing of "war crimes” complaints” about Israel before the International Criminal Court. Over the last year the UN and the EU were participants in the creation of a $2.1 million empowerment plan for Palestinian women.


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Urgent measures needed to counter growing N. Korean SLBM threat
North Korea’s latest firing of a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) indicates that Pyongyang’s military threat is growing further. The international community must work together to speed up efforts to halt the country’s provocations.

Venezuela sends opposition leader back to jail, expels Ecuadoran lawmakers
Venezuela sent an opposition leader who was under house arrest back to jail Saturday and expelled a delegation of Ecuadoran lawmakers, amid rising political tension over a campaign to recall leftist President Nicolas Maduro.

Report: Twitter Suspends DCLeaks Account After Huge George Soros Leak Breaking News at Newsmax.com http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/DCLeaks-Twitter-s
Twitter has suspended the account of DCLeaks after the site released documents on the liberal billionaire George Soros, including those showing that he worked to block immigration reform and documenting illegals.

Report: Google Censors ‘Hillary Clinton Health Problems’ Search Results
Google users attempting to search for information regarding presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s health are fed search suggestions that have nothing to do with the issue, many on Twitter pointed out Saturday.

Obama's judges leave liberal imprint on U.S. law
When President Barack Obama entered the White House in 2009, the federal appeals court based in Virginia was known as one of the most conservative benches in the country. Two Obama terms later, Democratic appointees hold a 10-5 majority on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a panel of which issued a groundbreaking ruling this April backing transgender rights.

Vatican says it has high hopes of better ties with China
The Vatican is hopeful it can improve ties with China after decades of tension...adding that warmer relations would benefit the whole world. Beijing severed links with the Vatican in 1951 shortly after the Communist Party took power and launched a crackdown on organized religion, with China's new rulers setting up their own church and appointing bishops without the pope's backing.

Syrian war: US and Russia 'achieve clarity on path forward'
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov "have achieved clarity on the path forward" in Syria, but have "narrow issues" to resolve. The two held talks in Geneva to try to find a way of reviving a cessation of hostilities that faltered months ago. Mr Kerry said they were close, but would not rush into an agreement.

Czechs and Hungarians call for EU army amid security worries
The leaders of the Czech Republic and Hungary say a "joint European army" is needed to bolster security in the EU. They were speaking ahead of talks in Warsaw with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They dislike her welcome for Muslim migrants from outside the EU. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban said "we must give priority to security, so let's start setting up a joint European army".

Don’t Bee-lieve the Latest Bee-pocalypse Scare
The study is deeply flawed, at every stage – making its analysis and conclusions meaningless. For example, bee data were collected by amateur volunteers, few of whom were likely able to distinguish among some 250 species of UK wild bees. This patchy, inconsistent approach means the database that formed the very foundation for the entire study was neither systematic nor reliable, nor scientific.



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Iran deploys long-range missiles to Fordo nuclear site
Tehran has deployed a recently delivered Russian-made long-range missile system to central Iran to protect its Fordo nuclear facility, state television said Sunday. Protecting nuclear facilities is paramount "in all circumstances" General Farzad Esmaili, the commander of Iran's air defences, told the IRIB channel.

New Smuggler Tunnel Detected, Under US-Mexican Border
A new 31.5-meter (102-foot) smuggler tunnel has been discovered snaking under the U.S.-Mexican border, according to a statement issued Sunday by Mexican federal police, and quoted by Associated Press. The unfinished illegal conduit was discovered by a team of Mexican police working together with the U.S. Border Patrol in Nogales, Arizona.

“Mysticore” is the new norm: Inside the trend that’s casting its spell over the culture
Not just witches are enjoying a cultural renaissance, though. All manner of magic is in the air, as the New Age movement’s lighter granola-and-Zen fare has given way to the practice of a more modern mysticism, where conversations about conjuring, personal shamans and powerful potions can be intense as they are ubiquitous.

Ayatollah: Mahdi coming back in spaceship!
The comments came from Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, who operates his own website to promote his views. He was respoinding to a question about the “arrival of the Mahdi – the Hidden Imam who is the equivalent of the Messiah in Shiite Islam,” MEMRI reported.

Merkel rejects Muslim migrant ban, urges fair distribution
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday slammed those countries in Europe who say they won't take in Muslim refugees, a position that several eastern European governments have taken in response to the influx of migrants from the Islamic world.

Church of England parishes consider first step to break away over sexuality
A group of parishes is preparing what could be the first step towards a formal split in the Church of England over issues such as homosexuality, with the creation of a new “shadow synod” vowing to uphold traditional teaching.

An Internet Giveaway to the U.N.
When the Obama administration announced its plan to give up U.S. protection of the internet, it promised the United Nations would never take control. But because of the administration’s naiveté or arrogance, U.N. control is the likely result if the U.S. gives up internet stewardship as planned at midnight on Sept. 30.

King of Morocco Mohammed VI: Anyone Who Believes Jihadists Will Find Virgins in Heaven is Insane
Muslim jihadists who kill in the name of Allah are heretics who are destined to dwell in hell for eternity, said the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, on August 20.

War and Peace in Putin’s Middle East
Netanyahu, for his part, has been talking about a “regional peace initiative.” The advantages for Israel would including deflecting the French initiative—not seen by Jerusalem as likely to yield positive results—as well as a possible last-ditch initiative by the Obama administration, though it seems improbable. For Putin, the appeal of hosting such a conference in Moscow would lie in further underlining his prestige, power, and indispensability at the expense of the U.S.

America’s Fate at the End of Days
...since Rabbi Kessin believes that spiritual tasks of Esav are being completed by the United States today, he sees the destiny of the United States at the End of Days as a positive one. But it doesn’t end there. Rabbi Kessin further asserts that Donald Trump has a critical role to play in purifying the US. “What I believe is that the one who is going to switch from [Esav persecuting the Jews] to [Esav serving the Jews] is Donald Trump,” Rabbi Kessin claims.

Obama Refused to Help Bring Down Ahmadinejad in 2009
Obama actively refrained from assisting the demonstrators. He ignored advisers who told him to support the opposition in Iran, even ordering the CIA to sever ties with opposition leader.

'IDF preparing for scenario in which hundreds of terrorists from Sinai attack'
This week Col. Yehuda HaCohen will be wrapping up his service as commander of the Sagi Brigade. ...The Division, named after Mount Sagi, was established in 2007 after Israel saw an increase in infiltration and smuggling from the Sinai. For the past two years the division has seen a new threat coming from the Sinai...

Europe migrant crisis: Germany expects 'up to 300,000' this year
Germany expects up to 300,000 migrants to arrive in the country this year, the head of its Federal Office for Migration and Refugees said. Frank-Juergen Weise told the Bild am Sonntag paper that his office would struggle if more people came. But he said he was confident the number of new arrivals would remain within the estimate.

Philippines: IS-linked Maute group inmates freed in 'raid'
Eight Islamic militants linked to so-called Islamic State (IS) have been freed from jail in the Philippines in an apparently "staged raid". Police said at least 20 fighters from the Maute group had turned up at the Lanao del Sur jail in the southern city of Marawi, but no shots had been fired. A military source told the BBC they believed the men had been allowed to escape.

Turkish air strikes kill at least 35 civilians in Syria
Turkey's army and its allies thrust deeper into Syria on Sunday, seizing territory controlled by Kurdish-aligned forces on the fifth day of a cross-border campaign that a monitoring group said had killed at least 35 villagers. Turkish warplanes roared into northern Syria at daybreak and its artillery pounded...sites held by Kurdish YPG militia...

Top Iranian admiral: US lacks the power to confront Iran militarily
The United States does not have the capability to engage Iran in a war on land, air or sea, a top Iranian Navy commander charged Saturday night boasting of his nation's military prowess. "The US doesn’t enjoy the power to confront Iran militarily," Iranian media quoted Revolutionary Guards Navy Admiral Ali Fadavi as stating.

Addict risks all in deadly Philippine drug war
Pedicab driver Reyjin dives into a neighbour's house for a quick meth fix, fearful of taking a bullet to the head in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs but unable to quit. More than 2,000 people have died violent deaths since Duterte took office two months ago and immediately implemented his scorched-earth plans to eradicate drugs in society, ordering police to shoot dead traffickers and urging ordinary citizens to kill addicts.


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Baltimore Residents Beg Police To Protect Their Neighborhoods Photo of Amber Randall Amber Randall
As Justice Department civil rights lawyers held a meeting to talk about overhauling the Baltimore police department, another group of Baltimore residents gathered to beg the police to fix the crime in their neighborhoods.

'Longest living human' says he is ready for death at 145
Mbah Gotho, from Sragen in central Java, was born on December 31, 1870, according to the date of birth on his identity card. Now officials at the local record office say they have finally been able to confirm that remarkable date as genuine.

Largest Quakes to Hit Katla Volcano in Decades
Two earthquakes of magnitude 4.6 and 4.5 hit Katla volcano in Mýrdalsjökull glacier last night, followed by a series of aftershocks. These are the largest quakes to hit Katla since 1977, when a 5.1 earthquake was measured there. Two earthquake swarms occurred in the Katla caldera last night.

Magnitude-4.5 earthquake hits remote Northern California
A light earthquake has shaken a remote section of Northern California. The quake was felt 100 miles away in Eureka, but there are no reports of damages or injuries. The magnitude-4.5 quake struck at 2:20 p.m. Sunday about 60 miles west of Redding near the small towns of Hayfork and Mad River.

Juno skims Jupiter's pole in first orbital flyby
NASA's Juno orbiter has made its first and nearest orbital flyby of Jupiter, snapping the closest close-up ever of giant planet's north pole. The unmanned probe made its 130,000 mph (208,000 km/h) approach at 6:44 am PDT (13:44 GMT) on Saturday, passing within 2,600 mi (4,200 km) of Jupiter's cloud tops in the first and closest of 36 flybys it will make during its mission.

ISIS Terrorists Infiltrating Canada, Suspected of Plotting Attacks
The Canadian government is warning its citizens that it knows of at least 180 people who have traveled abroad to join terror groups and is tracking another 60 “extremist travelers who had returned to Canada,” according to a new government report that provides further evidence of the Islamic State’s migration to North America.

Women lining up for free sterilization in Venezuela as economic crisis deepens
“People are so hopeless they would rather render themselves incapable of having children than risk bringing the children into the world. That is a working definition of hell on earth,” pointed out TheRebel.media’s Ezra Levant in a report “Now popular in Venezuela? Sterilization day.”

COSMIC RAYS INTENSIFY
Spaceweather.com and the students of Earth to Sky Calculus have been using helium balloons to monitor cosmic rays in the stratosphere over California. Their latest data show an increase of almost 13% since 2015. They can seed clouds, trigger lightning, and penetrate commercial airplanes. Furthermore, there are studies linking cosmic rays with cardiac arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in the general population.

Clinton Foundation donors given special treatment while Hillary was DoS head, emails show
Newly released emails reveal more ties between the Clinton Foundation and the State Department during Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state, showing that major donors received special perks – including lunch with the Chinese president.

The Latest: Gaston strengthens, warning for North Carolina
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Gaston winds increased to 120 mph (195 kph). The storm was located about 575 miles (930 kilometers) east southeast of Bermuda. Gaston is stationary and some weakening expected during the next 48 hours.

Canadian teachers instructed on how to combat 'Islamophobia'
A new teacher’s guide produced by the Canadian Human Rights Commission was launched last week in Canada, instructing Canadian teachers to actively combat views and comments it views as “Islamophobic.”

Myanmar Earthquake Rattles Temples of Bagan
Just hours after the devastating earthquake that hit central Italy this past Wednesday another powerful, unrelated, quake devastated central Myanmar, causing at least four deaths and damaging nearly 200 Buddhist pagodas and temples dating back to the 10th century.


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Human Rights Watch: Palestinians Abuse Media, Activists
Palestinian authorities are silencing dissent by cracking down on free speech and abusing local journalists and activists critical of their policies, a leading international human rights group said Tuesday.

Powerful Russian Weapons'? Washington Post Fears Putin’s 'October Surprise'
In yet another instance of what has become an all-too-common attempt to blame a Russian boogeyman for political failings in the United States, the Washington Post has published a dire op-ed warning of an ‘October surprise’ from the Kremlin.

ISIS Anthrax Arrests Could Signal America’s Worst Nightmare Is Coming True
Two Islamic State operatives were arrested in Kenya after trying to launch an anthrax attack, raising fears the terrorist group is increasingly close to acquiring the deadly biological weapon.

FBI Is Releasing Hillary Clinton Email Report, Notes From Her Interrogation
The FBI will release its report on the Hillary Clinton email investigation as early as Wednesday, CNN is reporting. Along with the 30 page investigative report, the FBI will also release a 12-page copy of notes taken during Clinton’s July 2 interview with FBI investigators and Justice Department attorneys.

US general: ISIS forces defied orders to fight to the death
A top US general said Tuesday that ISIS fighters defied their leader's orders to fight to the death in a recent battle, instead retreating to the north. Gen. Joseph Votel, the commander of US forces in the Middle East, said that the refusal to follow orders occurred during the battle for the recently liberated town of Manbij, Syria.

John Kerry: You Media People Should Stop Reporting on Terrorism So People Don't Know What's Going On
Speaking from Bangladesh Tuesday morning, Secretary of State John Kerry suggested members of the media stop covering (Islamic) terrorism so people won't "know what's going on." Kerry attempted to preempt his statement by implying media coverage creates copy cats and promotes more terrorism.

Surprise: FBI Recovers Another 30 Benghazi Emails Hillary Clinton Deleted
State finds 30 Benghazi-related "deleted" Clinton emails, wants 30 days to turn them over. Court demurs and suggests they move quicker.

Report: Netanyahu Warns Visiting US Delegation Against Lame-Duck Moves by Obama on Israel-Palestinian Track
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed a message of warning to US President Barack Obama not to make any moves on the Israeli-Palestinian front during his lame-duck period between November and January, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Monday.

Scientists in Iceland are on alert after two earthquakes shake ‘Katla,’ one of the island’s largest volcanoes
Iceland’s Meteorological Office says two earthquakes early Monday rocked the caldera of Katla, one of the country’s largest volcanoes. Gunnar Gudmundsson, a geophysicist, said authorities are monitoring the situation at the volcano in southern Iceland and described it as “a little bit unusual.”

Is CNN Altering Trump's Tweets?
On Sunday, CNN decided to remove a specific word from one of Trump's posts regarding Hillary Clinton. The word "Crooked" in "Crooked Hillary Clinton" was completely omitted from a tweet displayed on screen and read on air by anchor Jim Sciutto. Trump had originally written: “I think that both candidates, Crooked Hillary and myself, should release detailed medical records.

World not prepared for biological attacks, new technology threats: Ban Ki-moon Read more at: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/53842303
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has sounded an alarm that the world is not prepared to face the threats from biological attacks while the Interpol and experts warned about the dangers of terrorists using 21st century technologies to wreak unprecedented levels of mass destruction.

U.S. Army Fears Major War Likely Within Five Years -- But Lacks The Money To Prepare
What’s focusing the minds of U.S. Army leaders right now is the fear that they will be in a major war within five years. They know they’ll be fighting terrorists and insurgents for the foreseeable future, but what really preoccupies them is the likely return of large-scale conventional conflict — maybe with Russia in Eastern Europe, or Iran in the Middle East, or North Korea in Northeast Asia. Maybe in all three places.

Unlike the NFL’s Colin Kaepernick, Frederick Douglass Loved ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’
National Football League player Colin Kaepernick created a stir on Friday when he refused to stand for the national anthem at the start of a preseason game. Douglass...encouraged black Americans to sign up and fight for the Union under the American flag during the Civil War, played a crucial role in recruitment efforts, and convinced many former slaves to serve in the military and embrace the United States as the vessel—not the thwarter of freedom.

Tropical storm warning issued for North Carolina
A tropical storm warning was issued for parts of North Carolina as Tropical Depression 8 moves near the East Coast. The warning was issued Monday for portions of North Carolina's Outer Banks, meaning tropical storm-force winds will be possible on Tuesday. Tropical Depression 8 is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm....

North Korean tyrant Kim Jong-un 'brutally executes two top ministers in public'
UNHINGED North Korean despot Kim Jong-un has brutally executed two officials for disobeying his orders as part of a high-level purge, sources say. They are the latest in a string of slaughters carried out at the bequest of the 32-year-old tyrant and the victims are said to be agriculture minister Hwang Min and Ri Yong Jin, a senior official at the education ministry.

George Soros' quiet overhaul of the U.S. justice system
Progressives have zeroed in on electing prosecutors as an avenue for criminal justice reform, and the billionaire financier is providing the cash to make it happen. The billionaire financier has channeled more than $3 million into seven local district attorney campaigns in six states over the past year — a sum that exceeds the total spent on the 2016 presidential campaign by all but a handful of rival super-donors.

The Weimar Triangle: Is There Any Chance to Bring the Tripartite Back to Life? Read more: http://sputniknews.com/europe/20160830/1044769825/weimar-tr
It is now 25 years since a trilateral cooperation group between Germany, France and Poland was created, and now the three founders have vowed to reinvigorate the format. Sputnik Polska talks to Polish politician Tadeusz Iwiński about the possibilities of reviving of the full-fledged alliance within the European Union.

FBI detects breaches against two state voter systems
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has found breaches in Illinois and Arizona's voter registration databases and is urging states to increase computer security ahead of the Nov. 8 presidential election, according to a U.S. official familiar with the probe. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said on Monday that investigators were also seeking evidence of whether other states may have been targeted.

Los Latinos de California Gritan: Vote for Donald Trump!
Americans of diverse Hispanic descent are supporting Donald Trump. Undocumented Latino supporters for Donald Trump are coming out of the shadows. On August 28th in Anaheim California, they were definitely not hiding. Like other Californians, they are fed up with an entrenched, corrupted political class which has turned the Golden State into a sanctuary state for illegal aliens.

ISIS Suicide Bomber Tries to Kill Priest With Axe, Blow Up Hundreds of Christians at Indonesian Church
A teenage Islamic State terror group supporter attacked a Roman Catholic priest with an axe at a church in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra in Indonesia, but failed to set off explosives that could have killed hundreds of worshipers during Sunday mass. ..."Police are interrogating the perpetrator... and will search his house for any bomb-making materials."

France, joining German Econmy Min, urges halt to trade talks with U.S.
Current transatlantic trade talks should be halted and a new set started, France's trade minister said on Tuesday, adding his voice to calls from within Germany for an end to the negotiations. Matthias Fekl said he would request a halt to negotiations with the United States over the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) on behalf of France at next month's meeting of European Union trade ministers...

Leaked Soros Document Calls For Regulating Internet To Favor ‘Open Society’ Supporters
...George Soros’s Open Society Justice Initiative calls for international regulation of private actors’ decisions on “what information is taken off the Internet and what may remain.” Those regulations...should favor “those most supportive of open society.” ...“The Open Society Justice Initiative uses law to protect and empower people around the world, supporting the values and work of the Open Society Foundations.”

Zika virus: Singapore confirms 41 locally transmitted cases
Singapore has confirmed 41 cases of the Zika virus which were locally transmitted. Most of those infected were foreign construction workers, and all lived or worked within the same region of the country, said the health ministry. None were known to have travelled to Zika-affected areas recently. Thirty-four people have fully recovered but seven are still in hospital.

Syria war: US warns over Turkish-Kurdish violence
The US says fighting between Turkey, pro-Turkish rebels and Kurdish-aligned forces in northern Syria is "unacceptable" and must stop. Clashes in places where so-called Islamic State (IS) was not present were a "source of deep concern", the US envoy to the anti-IS coalition tweeted. Turkish forces have attacked what they say are Kurdish "terrorists" since crossing the border last week.

Chinese embassy blast: Car bomb attack in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
A car driven by a suicide bomber has exploded after ramming the gates of the Chinese embassy in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, officials say. The suicide bomber died and three embassy employees, all Kyrgyz nationals, were injured, Deputy PM Zhenish Razakov said. China's foreign ministry condemned the bombing as an "extreme and violent attack".

Thousands of migrants rescued off Libya
About 6,500 migrants have been rescued off Libya, the Italian coastguard says, in one of the biggest operations of its kind to date. Some 40 co-ordinated rescue missions took place about 20km (12 miles) off the Libyan town of Sabratha, it added. Video footage shows migrants, said to be from Eritrea and Somalia, cheering and some swimming to rescue vessels, while others carried babies aboard.

UN Security Council to convene 'Arria-formula' meeting on Israeli settlement building
The UN Security Council will hold a meeting on October 14 to address Israeli settlement building. News of the upcoming meeting emerged after UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Nickolay Mladenov appeared in front of the Security Council on Monday and slammed Israel for continuing to build settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

Greek 'Thought Police' Prosecute Bishop For (Accurately) Calling 'Refugees', "Illegal Migrants"
Greece is presently in the "coalmine" of an endless economic and immigration crisis. This month, for the first time, there was a request to activate an anti-racist law, passed in September 2014, against a Greek citizen who also has institutional status. The government asked the district attorney to prosecute the Bishop of Chios Island, Markos Vasilakis, because he dared to say, during a sermon, that the thousands of people who recently arrived from Turkey on the island of Chios are illegal migrants, and not Syrian refugees.

IS buried thousands in 72 mass graves, AP finds
Surrounded by smoke and flames, the sound of gunshots echoing around him, the young man crouched in the creek for hours, listening to the men in his family die. On the other side of the mountain, another survivor peered through binoculars as the handcuffed men of neighboring villages were shot and then buried by a waiting bulldozer. For six days he watched as the extremists filled one grave after another with his friends and relatives.

Pope Francis chats in person with Facebook CEO Zuckerberg
Pope Francis has met with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, at the Vatican. Vatican spokesman Greg Burke says one topic of discussion at Monday's meeting was "how to use communication technologies to alleviate poverty, encourage a culture of encounter, and make a message of hope arrive, especially to those most in need."


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