Gisborne shaken by earthquake
The 5.1 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Gisborne around 4am, GeoNet said. It was described as "severe". The quake was located 705km north-east of Gisborne, at a depth of 12km.
The 5.1 magnitude quake struck off the coast of Gisborne around 4am, GeoNet said. It was described as "severe". The quake was located 705km north-east of Gisborne, at a depth of 12km.
Heat wave heightens danger in an already epic summer of fire
Northern winds that siphon moisture from the air. Flames that run rampant at night after aircraft have been grounded. Flying embers that spark more blazes. And now, rising temperatures are expected throughout the state. In a move that veteran fire officials say they have never seen before, the U.S. Forest Service has pulled firefighters from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to help.
Northern winds that siphon moisture from the air. Flames that run rampant at night after aircraft have been grounded. Flying embers that spark more blazes. And now, rising temperatures are expected throughout the state. In a move that veteran fire officials say they have never seen before, the U.S. Forest Service has pulled firefighters from all 50 states and Puerto Rico to help.
Experts say ‘Godzilla El Niño’ may be coming
The waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean are heating up, scientists say, building towards a strong El Niño event that could rival the intensity of the record 1997 event that wreaked weather-related havoc across the globe, from mudslides in California to fires in Australia. “There is a greater than 90% chance that El Niño will continue through Northern Hemisphere winter 2015-16,
The waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean are heating up, scientists say, building towards a strong El Niño event that could rival the intensity of the record 1997 event that wreaked weather-related havoc across the globe, from mudslides in California to fires in Australia. “There is a greater than 90% chance that El Niño will continue through Northern Hemisphere winter 2015-16,
Magnitude-5.5 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan
Taipei, Aug. 13 (CNA) A magnitude-5.5 earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast Thursday night, with light shaking felt far away in Taipei in the north.
Taipei, Aug. 13 (CNA) A magnitude-5.5 earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast Thursday night, with light shaking felt far away in Taipei in the north.
President Obama The Antichrist? More Evangelists Now Saying We Can’t Know For Sure Yet, But He’s Definitely ‘Paving The Way’
Obama has made public his stands on issues that are not exactly aligned with the Christian faith. He is pro-gay, and actively pushing for same-sex unions and rights of homosexuals even outside America. He is also pro-abortion, funding the killing of the unborn in his controversial health programme. Does this make President Obama the Antichrist? Not exactly, according to Christian evangelists, but they believe the American leader is "paving the way" for the Antichrist.
Obama has made public his stands on issues that are not exactly aligned with the Christian faith. He is pro-gay, and actively pushing for same-sex unions and rights of homosexuals even outside America. He is also pro-abortion, funding the killing of the unborn in his controversial health programme. Does this make President Obama the Antichrist? Not exactly, according to Christian evangelists, but they believe the American leader is "paving the way" for the Antichrist.
Hand of God: Meteor Strikes Iran in Apparent Divine Judgement
the Bible explains that Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed after being judged unfavorably (Genesis 19). The destruction of the evil cities, carried out by a natural disaster, is sometimes interpreted as having been struck by a meteor, with sulfur raining down from the heavens.
the Bible explains that Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed after being judged unfavorably (Genesis 19). The destruction of the evil cities, carried out by a natural disaster, is sometimes interpreted as having been struck by a meteor, with sulfur raining down from the heavens.
Russia and Nato 'actively preparing for war'
Russia and Nato are actively preparing for war with one another amid the greatest build up of military tension in Europe since the end of the Cold War, a new report says.
Russia and Nato are actively preparing for war with one another amid the greatest build up of military tension in Europe since the end of the Cold War, a new report says.
Exciting News! Daily Tours of the Temple Mount Starting Soon!
This exciting update came about following a meeting held on August 11 in Jerusalem. A group of Temple Mount Heritage Center trained tour guides were united in their desire to start giving tours to all who are interested in visiting the Temple Mount.
This exciting update came about following a meeting held on August 11 in Jerusalem. A group of Temple Mount Heritage Center trained tour guides were united in their desire to start giving tours to all who are interested in visiting the Temple Mount.
Germany: Iraqi Kurdish forces hit with chemical weapons
Kurdish forces in northern Iraq who are fighting ISIL were attacked with chemical weapons a few days ago, the German defence ministry said on Thursday. "There was a chemical weapons attack" southwest of Arbil, a ministry spokesman said, adding that some Kurdish fighters suffered respiratory problems while German military trainers were unhurt.
Kurdish forces in northern Iraq who are fighting ISIL were attacked with chemical weapons a few days ago, the German defence ministry said on Thursday. "There was a chemical weapons attack" southwest of Arbil, a ministry spokesman said, adding that some Kurdish fighters suffered respiratory problems while German military trainers were unhurt.
Ben Carson: Planned Parenthood Trying to Control Black Population
Planned Parenthood sets up abortion clinics in black neighborhoods to "control that population," GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said Wednesday. "I know who [Planned Parenthood founder] Margaret Sanger is," Carson said on Fox News Channel's "Your World with Neil Cavuto." "I know that she believed in eugenics and that she was not particularly enamored with black people."
Planned Parenthood sets up abortion clinics in black neighborhoods to "control that population," GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson said Wednesday. "I know who [Planned Parenthood founder] Margaret Sanger is," Carson said on Fox News Channel's "Your World with Neil Cavuto." "I know that she believed in eugenics and that she was not particularly enamored with black people."
Did Isaac Newton predict major turn in Bible prophecy?
Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and devout Christian, had a burning desire to study end-times prophecies of Christ’s return. He had a particular interest in Daniel’s prophecies, and he put together calculations that point to Sept. 23, 2015, as a key date.
Sir Isaac Newton, the English scientist and devout Christian, had a burning desire to study end-times prophecies of Christ’s return. He had a particular interest in Daniel’s prophecies, and he put together calculations that point to Sept. 23, 2015, as a key date.
Jewish Teen Attacked, Arabs Riot in Jerusalem
Arab violence against Jews continues in Israel with daily riots and attacks on Israelis. A Jewish teen was attacked by an Arab teen as he walked through the Muslim quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem late Wednesday.
Arab violence against Jews continues in Israel with daily riots and attacks on Israelis. A Jewish teen was attacked by an Arab teen as he walked through the Muslim quarter of the Old City in Jerusalem late Wednesday.
6.4 Earthquake Strikes Near Solomon Islands
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck near the Solomon Islands Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The earthquake struck at 11:49 a.m. PT about 140 miles west of the capital of Honiara. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake comes two days after a 6.6 earthquake in the same area.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 struck near the Solomon Islands Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. The earthquake struck at 11:49 a.m. PT about 140 miles west of the capital of Honiara. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The earthquake comes two days after a 6.6 earthquake in the same area.
Magnitude 5.5 quake jolts eastern Indonesia
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has occurred on Tuesday night in eastern Indonesia, the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) said on Wednesday. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 222 kilometers (138 miles) northwest of the Babar Islands in Maluku Province, No tsunami warning was issued and no immediate information on casualties or damages was available.
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake has occurred on Tuesday night in eastern Indonesia, the Indonesian Agency for Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) said on Wednesday. The epicenter of the earthquake was located 222 kilometers (138 miles) northwest of the Babar Islands in Maluku Province, No tsunami warning was issued and no immediate information on casualties or damages was available.
Binhai blast: With blasts registering on earthquake scales, damages appears heavy
Thunderous fiery explosions at a warehouse containing hazardous goods traumatized this northeast port city late yesterday, killing at least 17 people, injuring at least 400, shattering glass on scores of high-rise buildings and causing other extensive damage. The force of the blasts registered on earthquake scales and was felt miles away.
Thunderous fiery explosions at a warehouse containing hazardous goods traumatized this northeast port city late yesterday, killing at least 17 people, injuring at least 400, shattering glass on scores of high-rise buildings and causing other extensive damage. The force of the blasts registered on earthquake scales and was felt miles away.
Dozens of cars, homes tagged with anti-Semitic graffiti in San Antonio Jewish community
A Jewish community on the North Side woke to widespread anti-Semitic vandalism Wednesday morning that included spray-painted swastikas, “KKK” lettering and other hateful slurs. “(We are) saddened and outraged,” said Howard Feinberg, a board member of the Rodfei Sholom Congregation...we became aware that in the neighborhood around our synagogue, there was a lot of graffiti of the anti-Semitic and racial nature.”
Devastating bird flu threatens US poultry farmersA Jewish community on the North Side woke to widespread anti-Semitic vandalism Wednesday morning that included spray-painted swastikas, “KKK” lettering and other hateful slurs. “(We are) saddened and outraged,” said Howard Feinberg, a board member of the Rodfei Sholom Congregation...we became aware that in the neighborhood around our synagogue, there was a lot of graffiti of the anti-Semitic and racial nature.”
...More than 48 million turkeys and chickens have either died by the bird flu virus or been killed to stop its spread since it emerged on the west coast in December and swept across the nation. Egg prices have doubled as farmers work to rebuild their flocks in 20 states... Meanwhile, a handful of countries have banned US poultry imports...as farmers implement strict biosecurity measures...
‘Soon, Very Soon You Will See’: Pro-Islamic State Hacking Group Issues Chilling Warning to America
A representative for a pro-Islamic State hacking group issued a chilling warning to members of the U.S. military and government Wednesday, promising that “very soon” followers of the organization would retaliate for overseas bombing targeting the terror organization. ...“Just like they spy on muslims, we are spying on them, watching their employees, watching their soldiers, recording their movements...
A representative for a pro-Islamic State hacking group issued a chilling warning to members of the U.S. military and government Wednesday, promising that “very soon” followers of the organization would retaliate for overseas bombing targeting the terror organization. ...“Just like they spy on muslims, we are spying on them, watching their employees, watching their soldiers, recording their movements...
Facial Recognition Software Moves From Overseas Wars to Local Police
Facial recognition software, which American military and intelligence agencies used for years in Iraq and Afghanistan to identify potential terrorists, is being eagerly adopted by dozens of police departments around the country to pursue drug dealers, prostitutes and other conventional criminal suspects. But because it is being used with few guidelines and with little oversight or public disclosure, it is raising questions of privacy and concerns about potential misuse.
Facial recognition software, which American military and intelligence agencies used for years in Iraq and Afghanistan to identify potential terrorists, is being eagerly adopted by dozens of police departments around the country to pursue drug dealers, prostitutes and other conventional criminal suspects. But because it is being used with few guidelines and with little oversight or public disclosure, it is raising questions of privacy and concerns about potential misuse.
Iraq truck bomb kills dozens at Baghdad market
At least 59 people have been killed after a truck bomb exploded in north-eastern Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. The blast tore through the crowded Jameela market in the predominantly Shia district of Sadr City. The Sunni jihadist group, Islamic State (IS), said it was behind the bombing and that it targeted Shia militiamen.
At least 59 people have been killed after a truck bomb exploded in north-eastern Baghdad, Iraqi officials say. The blast tore through the crowded Jameela market in the predominantly Shia district of Sadr City. The Sunni jihadist group, Islamic State (IS), said it was behind the bombing and that it targeted Shia militiamen.
China allows yuan currency to drop for third day
China has set the guiding rate for its yuan currency lower for a third consecutive day. But Thursday's rate of 1% down against the dollar was a smaller margin than the shock cuts earlier in the week. The bank had on Tuesday announced it would start setting the daily rate based partly on the previous day's trading, bringing the yuan closer to a free-floating currency.
China has set the guiding rate for its yuan currency lower for a third consecutive day. But Thursday's rate of 1% down against the dollar was a smaller margin than the shock cuts earlier in the week. The bank had on Tuesday announced it would start setting the daily rate based partly on the previous day's trading, bringing the yuan closer to a free-floating currency.
Jewish neighborhood in San Antonio hit with anti-Semitic graffiti
Racist and anti-Semitic symbols including swastikas were painted on more than 30 cars, homes, buildings and signs in a predominately Jewish neighborhood in San Antonio, prompting a police investigation, authorities said on Wednesday.
Racist and anti-Semitic symbols including swastikas were painted on more than 30 cars, homes, buildings and signs in a predominately Jewish neighborhood in San Antonio, prompting a police investigation, authorities said on Wednesday.
Armed Black Panthers March In Texas: ‘Off The Pigs’
A group of armed members of the New Black Panther Party marched on the Waller County Jail Wednesday afternoon chanting “The revelation is on… Off the pigs,” and “Oink Oink… Bang Bang!” The group of about fifteen Black Panthers exercised their First and Second Amendment rights. The group was met in Waller County by a large contingent of Harris County (Houston) Sheriff’s Office deputies.
A group of armed members of the New Black Panther Party marched on the Waller County Jail Wednesday afternoon chanting “The revelation is on… Off the pigs,” and “Oink Oink… Bang Bang!” The group of about fifteen Black Panthers exercised their First and Second Amendment rights. The group was met in Waller County by a large contingent of Harris County (Houston) Sheriff’s Office deputies.
IS says it has beheaded Croatian hostage in Egypt
The Islamic State group said Wednesday it has beheaded a Croatian hostage, and released a picture of a body after what would be the first such killing of a Westerner in Egypt.
The Islamic State group said Wednesday it has beheaded a Croatian hostage, and released a picture of a body after what would be the first such killing of a Westerner in Egypt.
The Climate Change Industry drastically depletes the Energy Market
Countries and companies around the globe have spent trillions of dollars to stop the Earth from warming and the Earth did not get the message, it responded by cooling. Not to worry, environmentalists who were blatantly wrong and tried to say that cooling is part of global warming, changed their golden goose agenda to climate change. Even though climate change is real, it is called seasons, critics of the climate change industry, of climatism, have been marginalized under the rubric of global warming heretic deniers.
Countries and companies around the globe have spent trillions of dollars to stop the Earth from warming and the Earth did not get the message, it responded by cooling. Not to worry, environmentalists who were blatantly wrong and tried to say that cooling is part of global warming, changed their golden goose agenda to climate change. Even though climate change is real, it is called seasons, critics of the climate change industry, of climatism, have been marginalized under the rubric of global warming heretic deniers.
Kentucky tells prison chaplains: Sign pledge to never say homosexuality is a sin, or you’re out
I know what some of you are going to argue. The Commonwealth of Kentucky is not telling preachers they can’t preach 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. They can do that in their churches all they want, no problem. But if they want to work in the prisons on behalf of the commonwealth, they have to agree not to go there. It’s not about the right to freedom of religion. It’s about your right to a gig with the commonwealth.
I know what some of you are going to argue. The Commonwealth of Kentucky is not telling preachers they can’t preach 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. They can do that in their churches all they want, no problem. But if they want to work in the prisons on behalf of the commonwealth, they have to agree not to go there. It’s not about the right to freedom of religion. It’s about your right to a gig with the commonwealth.
Black Skin Privilege: Justifying Voter Fraud
Black Americans today receive preferential treatment in the realm of elections and voting rights because the Left needs them to acquire and keep political power. To left-wingers it’s 1815, not 2015. Blacks today are unquestionably full citizens unhindered by officially sanctioned discrimination, but to the Left there are still crosses burning in front of black families’ houses while residents cower in terror inside. It’s a nefarious but brilliant strategy that relies on Republican cowardice.
Black Americans today receive preferential treatment in the realm of elections and voting rights because the Left needs them to acquire and keep political power. To left-wingers it’s 1815, not 2015. Blacks today are unquestionably full citizens unhindered by officially sanctioned discrimination, but to the Left there are still crosses burning in front of black families’ houses while residents cower in terror inside. It’s a nefarious but brilliant strategy that relies on Republican cowardice.