China suspected in massive breach of federal personnel data
WASHINGTON -- China-based hackers are suspected of breaking into the computer networks of the U.S. government personnel office and stealing identifying information of at least 4 million federal workers, American officials said Thursday
WASHINGTON -- China-based hackers are suspected of breaking into the computer networks of the U.S. government personnel office and stealing identifying information of at least 4 million federal workers, American officials said Thursday
US might deploy missiles in Europe to counter Russia
The Obama administration is weighing a range of aggressive responses to Russia's alleged violation of a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, including deploying land-based missiles in Europe that could pre-emptively destroy the Russian weapons.
The Obama administration is weighing a range of aggressive responses to Russia's alleged violation of a Cold War-era nuclear treaty, including deploying land-based missiles in Europe that could pre-emptively destroy the Russian weapons.
Tony Blair Appointed Chairman of European Council on Tolerance
Blair is stepping down as the Quartet's 'peace process" envoy, a position in which he did almost nothing, thank God.
Blair is stepping down as the Quartet's 'peace process" envoy, a position in which he did almost nothing, thank God.
Isil car bomb factory 'destroyed by US-led air strike'
A US-led air strike in Iraq has completely destroyed one of Islamic State's largest car bomb factories, causing heavy casualties and extensive destruction, officials said. The blast caused by the strike and the destruction of explosive material in the town of Hawijah was heard as far as Kirkuk, a city under Kurdish control that lies 34 miles away.
A US-led air strike in Iraq has completely destroyed one of Islamic State's largest car bomb factories, causing heavy casualties and extensive destruction, officials said. The blast caused by the strike and the destruction of explosive material in the town of Hawijah was heard as far as Kirkuk, a city under Kurdish control that lies 34 miles away.
Prayers inflame tensions over Jerusalem holy site
After 900 years, Jews are chipping away at Muslims' exclusive control of the site, the third holiest in Islam. The shift, which has provoked violence in the past, threatens to open a dangerous new front in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, adding religious enmity to a political struggle in the very heart of the disputed city.
After 900 years, Jews are chipping away at Muslims' exclusive control of the site, the third holiest in Islam. The shift, which has provoked violence in the past, threatens to open a dangerous new front in the Israel-Palestinian conflict, adding religious enmity to a political struggle in the very heart of the disputed city.
Blanca expected to become the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific
"Blanca is also expected to become the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific, a record that is currently being held by Hurricane Ava from 1973. Ava reached that threshold on June 6 of that year," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski said.
"Blanca is also expected to become the earliest Category 5 hurricane in the eastern Pacific, a record that is currently being held by Hurricane Ava from 1973. Ava reached that threshold on June 6 of that year," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Kristina Pydynowski said.
The global boycott of Israel is growing silently
European banks are cutting ties with Israeli counterparts, while supermarkets across the world are appeasing violent protesters who attack their Israeli produce.
European banks are cutting ties with Israeli counterparts, while supermarkets across the world are appeasing violent protesters who attack their Israeli produce.
Large Hadron Collider starts smashing particles again
The Large Hadron Collider has re-started its scientific investigations after a two-year break for upgrades. For the last two years, physicists have been working on an upgrade to the giant machine, to make it much more powerful.
The Large Hadron Collider has re-started its scientific investigations after a two-year break for upgrades. For the last two years, physicists have been working on an upgrade to the giant machine, to make it much more powerful.
North Carolina OKs bill for 72-hour wait period for abortion
North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that would make the state one of several with 72-hour waiting periods for an abortion, sending the bill to the Republican governor who plans to sign it. ...The House and Senate chambers in the GOP-controlled legislature approved the measure by margins above the threshold for overcoming a veto.
North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill on Wednesday that would make the state one of several with 72-hour waiting periods for an abortion, sending the bill to the Republican governor who plans to sign it. ...The House and Senate chambers in the GOP-controlled legislature approved the measure by margins above the threshold for overcoming a veto.
UK PM warned on German support for EU change
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer has warned British PM David Cameron not to be too sure of German support in his bid to reform the EU. It comes a week after German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to try to find a solution to the UK's drive for reform. Mr Fischer, an architect of European foreign policy, told the BBC that the UK was not a priority for Mrs Merkel.
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer has warned British PM David Cameron not to be too sure of German support in his bid to reform the EU. It comes a week after German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged to try to find a solution to the UK's drive for reform. Mr Fischer, an architect of European foreign policy, told the BBC that the UK was not a priority for Mrs Merkel.
Israel launches air strikes in Gaza after rocket attack
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) The Israeli air force carried out four strikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, eyewitnesses said, hours after a cross-border rocket attack on the Jewish state. A rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave struck southern Israel late Tuesday, causing no casualties or damage.
Gaza City (Palestinian Territories) The Israeli air force carried out four strikes on militant targets in the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, eyewitnesses said, hours after a cross-border rocket attack on the Jewish state. A rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave struck southern Israel late Tuesday, causing no casualties or damage.
Palestinians launch rocket attacks against Israel: police
Jerusalem - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired three rockets at southern Israel late Wednesday, police said, raising the likelihood of an Israeli military response. "A short time ago three rockets were fired in the direction of (the southern city of) Ashkelon," the statement said.
Jerusalem - Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired three rockets at southern Israel late Wednesday, police said, raising the likelihood of an Israeli military response. "A short time ago three rockets were fired in the direction of (the southern city of) Ashkelon," the statement said.
Why Mike Huckabee's 'shocking' transgender remarks resonate with many Americans
Huckabee continued, “For those who do not think that we are under threat, simply recognize the fact that we are now, in city after city, watching ordinances say that your seven-year-old daughter, if she goes into the restroom, cannot be offended and you can’t be offended if she’s greeted there by a 42-year-old man who feels more like a woman than he does a man."
Huckabee continued, “For those who do not think that we are under threat, simply recognize the fact that we are now, in city after city, watching ordinances say that your seven-year-old daughter, if she goes into the restroom, cannot be offended and you can’t be offended if she’s greeted there by a 42-year-old man who feels more like a woman than he does a man."
American Red Cross squandered aid after Haiti earthquake, report alleges
Despite collecting nearly half a billion dollars for Haiti earthquake relief, the American Red Cross has built only six permanent homes and seemingly squandered millions in the country, according to a new report.
Despite collecting nearly half a billion dollars for Haiti earthquake relief, the American Red Cross has built only six permanent homes and seemingly squandered millions in the country, according to a new report.
Japan Earthquake 2015 Today: 5.0 Strikes Kitami
A 5.0 Japan earthquake 2015 today has just hit Kitami. The Japan earthquake today June 3, 2015 began within the half hour. Damage assessment is pending. The quake is one of the largest to strike the country in recent days.
A 5.0 Japan earthquake 2015 today has just hit Kitami. The Japan earthquake today June 3, 2015 began within the half hour. Damage assessment is pending. The quake is one of the largest to strike the country in recent days.