Islamic Jihad shot rockets at Israel’s north on Iran’s behalf, IDF saysFour rockets landed in northern Israel Thursday afternoon after being shot from Syria, sparking fires but causing no injuries.
The rockets landed in the northern Galilee and Golan Heights, the Israeli military said in a statement.
Tony Blair mediates secret Israel-Hamas talks, negotiating end to Gaza siege
Tony Blair mediates secret Israel-Hamas talks, negotiating end to Gaza siege
Former
Prime Minister Tony Blair is acting as a mediator in hush-hush talks
between Hamas and Israel in an attempt to halt the Israeli siege of
Gaza, reports suggest.
Spanish public broadcaster accuses Jews of promoting Satanism
Spanish public broadcaster accuses Jews of promoting Satanism
“Through
black magic, the Israelites called on the powers of darkness with
demonic rational,” the announcer continues. The synopsis on RTVE’s
website for the 30-minute program states: “The Jewish founders of the
occult and masonry society introduced the cult of Lucifer” to some
organizations.
INCREASING CHANCE OF FLARES
Solar activity is still low. However, it could be set to increase with the emergence of a new sunspot, AR2403. The active region in the sun's southern hemisphere has doubled in size since yesterday and is starting to crackle with C-class solar flares.
Solar activity is still low. However, it could be set to increase with the emergence of a new sunspot, AR2403. The active region in the sun's southern hemisphere has doubled in size since yesterday and is starting to crackle with C-class solar flares.
Looking Ahead at Middle East "Peace"
The Obama Administration has made it clear that it will not pursue Israeli-Palestinian "peace talks" while the Iran deal remains fluid. But as the President heads into his last year in office, the "two state solution" apparently remains an important political aspiration.
The Obama Administration has made it clear that it will not pursue Israeli-Palestinian "peace talks" while the Iran deal remains fluid. But as the President heads into his last year in office, the "two state solution" apparently remains an important political aspiration.
Magnitude 3.6 quake hits west-central Nebraska
A small earthquake struck early Wednesday in west-central Nebraska. It apparently didn’t leave its mark, at least above ground.
A small earthquake struck early Wednesday in west-central Nebraska. It apparently didn’t leave its mark, at least above ground.
United States Drops In Overall Freedom Ranking
A new report on the freedom of countries around the world ranks the United States 20th, putting countries like Chile and the United Kingdom ahead of the U.S. Last year, the U.S. was ranked 17th, but a steady decline of economic freedom and “rule of law” has dropped the level of freedom, according to the Cato Institute, Fraser Institute and the Swiss Liberales Institut, which created the study together.
A new report on the freedom of countries around the world ranks the United States 20th, putting countries like Chile and the United Kingdom ahead of the U.S. Last year, the U.S. was ranked 17th, but a steady decline of economic freedom and “rule of law” has dropped the level of freedom, according to the Cato Institute, Fraser Institute and the Swiss Liberales Institut, which created the study together.
Antibiotic-resistant 'superbug' found at California hospital
A Los Angeles-area hospital said Wednesday that some of its patients contracted an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" that has been linked to a type of medical scope and infected dozens of people around the country. Huntington Memorial Hospital said...that it notified public health authorities after several patients who had procedures using Olympus Corp. duodenoscopes were found to have the resistant pseudomonas bacteria.
A Los Angeles-area hospital said Wednesday that some of its patients contracted an antibiotic-resistant "superbug" that has been linked to a type of medical scope and infected dozens of people around the country. Huntington Memorial Hospital said...that it notified public health authorities after several patients who had procedures using Olympus Corp. duodenoscopes were found to have the resistant pseudomonas bacteria.
Egyptian security building in Cairo rocked by bomb blast
A powerful car bomb has exploded outside a state security building in northern Cairo, Egyptian security officials say. The blast, which was felt across large parts of the Egyptian capital, injured 29 people, six of them police. The explosion happened in the early hours of Thursday morning. There were no reports of any deaths.
A powerful car bomb has exploded outside a state security building in northern Cairo, Egyptian security officials say. The blast, which was felt across large parts of the Egyptian capital, injured 29 people, six of them police. The explosion happened in the early hours of Thursday morning. There were no reports of any deaths.
Yemen crisis: Famine threatens war-torn country, warns UN
Yemen's conflict has left it on the brink of famine, the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. Food shortages, lack of fresh water, and low fuel stocks have created a "perfect storm" for the Yemeni people, the WFP's Ertharin Cousin said. The organisation estimates nearly 13 million people urgently require help.
Yemen's conflict has left it on the brink of famine, the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. Food shortages, lack of fresh water, and low fuel stocks have created a "perfect storm" for the Yemeni people, the WFP's Ertharin Cousin said. The organisation estimates nearly 13 million people urgently require help.
South Korea evacuation after shelling on western border
South Korea has ordered the evacuation of residents from an area of its western border after an exchange of fire with North Korea, reports say. North Korea fired a shell at a South Korean military unit on Thursday, prompting the south to retaliate with several artillery rounds, the South's defence ministry said. South Korea's National Security Council is due to hold an emergency session.
South Korea has ordered the evacuation of residents from an area of its western border after an exchange of fire with North Korea, reports say. North Korea fired a shell at a South Korean military unit on Thursday, prompting the south to retaliate with several artillery rounds, the South's defence ministry said. South Korea's National Security Council is due to hold an emergency session.
IAEA says access to Iran's Parchin military site meets demands of nuclear deal
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said access it will receive to Iran's Parchin military site, suspected by some states to have in the past hosted atomic bomb-related experiments, will satisfy its requirements. Without IAEA confirmation that Iran is keeping its promises enshrined in a landmark nuclear deal Tehran reached with world powers on July 14, the country will not be granted much-needed sanctions relief.
IDF deploys Iron Dome to Ashdod area amid fears of renewed rocket fire
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said access it will receive to Iran's Parchin military site, suspected by some states to have in the past hosted atomic bomb-related experiments, will satisfy its requirements. Without IAEA confirmation that Iran is keeping its promises enshrined in a landmark nuclear deal Tehran reached with world powers on July 14, the country will not be granted much-needed sanctions relief.
IDF deploys Iron Dome to Ashdod area amid fears of renewed rocket fire
The
IDF has deployed an Iron Dome battery in the Ashdod area amid fears of
renewed rocket fire into southern Israel from the Gaza Strip.
A security source confirmed that the deployment of the Iron Dome battery
comes as part of preparations for a possible escalation in tensions in
connection with the Palestinian prisoner who is in serious condition due
to a 65-day hunger strike.
Tropical Storm Danny Is Moving Westward
Tropical Storm Danny is moving slowly westward, far out over the Atlantic, and could still become a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Danny is moving slowly westward, far out over the Atlantic, and could still become a hurricane.
Yemen conflict: Country on brink of famine, says UN official
Months of conflict in Yemen has pushed the country to the brink of famine, according to a top United Nations official. Ertharin Cousin, head of the UN's World Food Programme (WFP), said markets in the country do not have enough food to feed the population.
Months of conflict in Yemen has pushed the country to the brink of famine, according to a top United Nations official. Ertharin Cousin, head of the UN's World Food Programme (WFP), said markets in the country do not have enough food to feed the population.
Hackers expose millions on cheating site; some in US govt
Hackers say they have exposed unfaithful partners across the world, posting what they said were the personal details of millions of people registered with cheating website Ashley Madison. A message posted by the hackers alongside their massive trove accused Ashley Madison's owners of deceit and incompetence and said the company had refused to bow to their demands to close the site.
Hackers say they have exposed unfaithful partners across the world, posting what they said were the personal details of millions of people registered with cheating website Ashley Madison. A message posted by the hackers alongside their massive trove accused Ashley Madison's owners of deceit and incompetence and said the company had refused to bow to their demands to close the site.
Massive car bomb explodes in Cairo, wounding 6 police
A massive car bomb exploded early Thursday near a national security building in a popular residential neighborhood in Cairo, wounding at least six police officers and blowing the facades off nearby buildings, Egyptian security officials said.
A massive car bomb exploded early Thursday near a national security building in a popular residential neighborhood in Cairo, wounding at least six police officers and blowing the facades off nearby buildings, Egyptian security officials said.
UN warns of risk of Israeli-Palestinian escalation
The U.N. political chief warned Wednesday that the risk of escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "is palpable." Jeffrey Feltman told the U.N. Security Council the past month has seen "unconscionable crimes of hatred by extremist elements, reprehensible retaliatory violence, provocations at Jerusalem's holy sites, and a worrying increase in rockets launched from Gaza towards Israel."
The U.N. political chief warned Wednesday that the risk of escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "is palpable." Jeffrey Feltman told the U.N. Security Council the past month has seen "unconscionable crimes of hatred by extremist elements, reprehensible retaliatory violence, provocations at Jerusalem's holy sites, and a worrying increase in rockets launched from Gaza towards Israel."
3 firefighters killed in Washington state wildfire
Three firefighters were killed and three to four others were injured, at least one critically, as raging wildfires advanced on towns in north-central Washington on Wednesday, authorities said.
Three firefighters were killed and three to four others were injured, at least one critically, as raging wildfires advanced on towns in north-central Washington on Wednesday, authorities said.