Palestinian President Constructing $13 Million Palace
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas is constructing a $13 million palace in the West Bank, despite the country being crippled by financial woes. The project, titled the Presidential Guest Palace in Surda, Ramallah, is listed as an ongoing project on the official website of the Palestinian Economic Council for Development & Reconstruction (PECDAR). It is due to take two years to complete, though the project's start date is not clear from the website.
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas is constructing a $13 million palace in the West Bank, despite the country being crippled by financial woes. The project, titled the Presidential Guest Palace in Surda, Ramallah, is listed as an ongoing project on the official website of the Palestinian Economic Council for Development & Reconstruction (PECDAR). It is due to take two years to complete, though the project's start date is not clear from the website.
Message From the Next World Comes to Israeli Mystical Rabbi, Warns of Imminent War
“We’re getting close to the big day of Moshiach. Before that happens, Hashem wants us to do teshuva. We have to be ready and prepared,” pleaded Nachman. “When we do real teshuva, Hashem will fight for us. Nachman said that in the past, Jewish leaders such as Moses and King David knew about decrees against the Jewish people before they happened. These great leaders took it upon themselves to repent first, but the leaders of today are telling others to repent without doing it themselves.
“We’re getting close to the big day of Moshiach. Before that happens, Hashem wants us to do teshuva. We have to be ready and prepared,” pleaded Nachman. “When we do real teshuva, Hashem will fight for us. Nachman said that in the past, Jewish leaders such as Moses and King David knew about decrees against the Jewish people before they happened. These great leaders took it upon themselves to repent first, but the leaders of today are telling others to repent without doing it themselves.
‘Israel should be annihilated,’ senior Iran aide says
Ssenior Iranian official on Tuesday said Israel “should be annihilated,” and that the thawing relations with the West would not translate into a shift in Tehran’s position concerning the Jewish state.
Ssenior Iranian official on Tuesday said Israel “should be annihilated,” and that the thawing relations with the West would not translate into a shift in Tehran’s position concerning the Jewish state.
Venezuela’s Food Shortages Trigger Long Lines, Hunger and Looting
Hours after they looted and set fire to a National Guard command post in this sun-baked corner of Venezuela earlier this month, a mob infuriated by worsening food shortages rammed trucks into the smoldering edifice, reducing it mostly to rubble.
Hours after they looted and set fire to a National Guard command post in this sun-baked corner of Venezuela earlier this month, a mob infuriated by worsening food shortages rammed trucks into the smoldering edifice, reducing it mostly to rubble.
Drought-plagued California readies for El Nino storms
While drought-plagued California is eager for rain, the forecast of a potentially Godzilla-like El Nino event has communities clearing out debris basins, urging residents to stock up on emergency supplies and even talking about how a deluge could affect the 50th Super Bowl.
While drought-plagued California is eager for rain, the forecast of a potentially Godzilla-like El Nino event has communities clearing out debris basins, urging residents to stock up on emergency supplies and even talking about how a deluge could affect the 50th Super Bowl.
Obama Threw Clinton 'Under the Bus' With Biden Endorsement
Obama was "clearly stabbing Hillary in the back" when he expressed support Monday for Vice President Joe Biden running for the Democratic nomination, political strategist Dick Morris told Newsmax TV on Tuesday. "To whatever is left of her candidacy, Obama is stabbing her in the back. "What I'm saying is that all of Hillary's problems to date are self-inflicted wounds," Morris added. "This one's not."
Obama was "clearly stabbing Hillary in the back" when he expressed support Monday for Vice President Joe Biden running for the Democratic nomination, political strategist Dick Morris told Newsmax TV on Tuesday. "To whatever is left of her candidacy, Obama is stabbing her in the back. "What I'm saying is that all of Hillary's problems to date are self-inflicted wounds," Morris added. "This one's not."
If Assad Falls, West Will Be Unable to Defeat ISIL –French Politician
French politician Nicolas Dupont-Aignan noted that the West's "ill-conceived neo-colonial policy" of overthrowing secular governments in the Middle East was to blame for the disaster presently being faced by the region and by Europe, adding that if the Syrian government falls, ISIL's positions will become unassailable.
French politician Nicolas Dupont-Aignan noted that the West's "ill-conceived neo-colonial policy" of overthrowing secular governments in the Middle East was to blame for the disaster presently being faced by the region and by Europe, adding that if the Syrian government falls, ISIL's positions will become unassailable.
US may have inflated gains against Islamic State, auditor says
The inspector general probe began after at least one civilian analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency said he had evidence that US Central Command officials were reworking intelligence report conclusions prepared for US President Barack Obama and other policymakers.
The inspector general probe began after at least one civilian analyst at the Defense Intelligence Agency said he had evidence that US Central Command officials were reworking intelligence report conclusions prepared for US President Barack Obama and other policymakers.
Ex-Obama aides: US should give Israel bunker-buster bombs to prevent Iran from getting nukes
The Iran nuclear deal would be far more effective if the United States provided Israel with weapons capable of destroying the Islamic Republic's atomic facilities, two former high-level officials in the Obama administration wrote in an op-ed for The Washington Post on Wednesday.
The Iran nuclear deal would be far more effective if the United States provided Israel with weapons capable of destroying the Islamic Republic's atomic facilities, two former high-level officials in the Obama administration wrote in an op-ed for The Washington Post on Wednesday.
Vatican and Palestinian Authority Clash over Flag-Raising at UN
The Palestinian Authority is trying to pull a fast one on the Vatican by sponsoring a motion in the United Nations to allow the flags of two non-member states, itself and the Vatican, to wave at the headquarters in New York.
The Palestinian Authority is trying to pull a fast one on the Vatican by sponsoring a motion in the United Nations to allow the flags of two non-member states, itself and the Vatican, to wave at the headquarters in New York.
Assad 'Confident' of Russia's Support
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad expressed "strong confidence" Tuesday that Russia will continue supporting his embattled regime, speaking in an interview with Hezbollah's Al-Manar television network and quoted by AFP. Assad also described as "legitimate" the presence in Syria of fighters from Hezbollah backing his forces.
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad expressed "strong confidence" Tuesday that Russia will continue supporting his embattled regime, speaking in an interview with Hezbollah's Al-Manar television network and quoted by AFP. Assad also described as "legitimate" the presence in Syria of fighters from Hezbollah backing his forces.
Rabbis to March on DC Sept 9 + Expanded Demo Plan!
The Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America are sponsoring a massive Rabbinical March on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to demand that Congress vote down the suicidal agreement with Iran. The march is set for September 9th, just 4 days before Rosh HaShana, which is also marks the deadline for Congress to vote on the deal.
The Orthodox Union and the Rabbinical Council of America are sponsoring a massive Rabbinical March on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC to demand that Congress vote down the suicidal agreement with Iran. The march is set for September 9th, just 4 days before Rosh HaShana, which is also marks the deadline for Congress to vote on the deal.
Japan Earthquake Today 2015 Strikes East of Tsuma
USGS indicates to news that a 5.3 magnitude Japan earthquake today started just after 3:51 pm PST. The quake was shallow. Reps tell news that the quake was 19.9 miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the quake.
USGS indicates to news that a 5.3 magnitude Japan earthquake today started just after 3:51 pm PST. The quake was shallow. Reps tell news that the quake was 19.9 miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the quake.
Prophecy Fulfilled: N. American Jews Return to Israel
"Only think for a moment about your fathers, your grandfathers, your great grandfathers, all those generations of your families who were dreaming and praying next year in Jerusalem and you did it," Sharansky told the new arrivals.
"Only think for a moment about your fathers, your grandfathers, your great grandfathers, all those generations of your families who were dreaming and praying next year in Jerusalem and you did it," Sharansky told the new arrivals.
CORONAL HOLE
NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is monitoring a hole in the sun's atmosphere--a "coronal hole." Coronal holes are places where the sun's magnetic field opens up and allows solar wind to escape.
U.S. plans more Asia-Pacific drills to counter China reclamation
The
United States plans to increase the number of military and humanitarian
drills it conducts in the Asia-Pacific as part of a new strategy to
counter China's rapid expansion in the South China Sea, the Philippine
military said on Wednesday.
...China claims most of the South China Sea, through which $5 trillion
in ship-borne trade passes every year. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) is monitoring a hole in the sun's atmosphere--a "coronal hole." Coronal holes are places where the sun's magnetic field opens up and allows solar wind to escape.
U.S. plans more Asia-Pacific drills to counter China reclamation
CBO report forecasts unsustainable debt in long term
The economy is sluggish but growing and inflation remains low, painting a decidedly mixed picture for the federal government, the Congressional Budget Office reported Tuesday, saying the fiscal situation is improving this year but will snap back by 2018 to swelling deficits and unsustainable debt.
The economy is sluggish but growing and inflation remains low, painting a decidedly mixed picture for the federal government, the Congressional Budget Office reported Tuesday, saying the fiscal situation is improving this year but will snap back by 2018 to swelling deficits and unsustainable debt.
US reports unusual spike in human plague cases
An unusually high number of cases of human plague have been recorded by US health authorities since April -- 11 in all, with three of them fatal, officials said Tuesday. "It is unclear why the number of cases in 2015 is higher than usual," the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC said that having 11 cases in just the past four months is unusual.
An unusually high number of cases of human plague have been recorded by US health authorities since April -- 11 in all, with three of them fatal, officials said Tuesday. "It is unclear why the number of cases in 2015 is higher than usual," the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The CDC said that having 11 cases in just the past four months is unusual.
Dozens rescued as wild weather lashes NSW south coast
Hundreds of residents south of Sydney have been forced to flee their homes and evacuate from schools because of rising floodwaters. Nearly 70 people have been rescued since the severe weather first lashed Sydney's southern suburbs on Monday. More than 1,400 calls for help were made to the State Emergency Service (SES).
Hundreds of residents south of Sydney have been forced to flee their homes and evacuate from schools because of rising floodwaters. Nearly 70 people have been rescued since the severe weather first lashed Sydney's southern suburbs on Monday. More than 1,400 calls for help were made to the State Emergency Service (SES).
China market slump: Shares end lower despite rate cut
Chinese shares have closed lower despite a fresh rate cut by the central bank. The mainland's benchmark Shanghai Composite fell 1.27% to 2,927.29, after veering in and out of negative territory. It had fallen about 16% this week, rocking global markets.
May the force be with you? Turkey fears rise of religion of 'Jediism'
Chinese shares have closed lower despite a fresh rate cut by the central bank. The mainland's benchmark Shanghai Composite fell 1.27% to 2,927.29, after veering in and out of negative territory. It had fallen about 16% this week, rocking global markets.
May the force be with you? Turkey fears rise of religion of 'Jediism'
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Turkish theologian believes...newest threat...may be a brand new
religion - "Jediism."
... warning of the rise of a Jedi movement among Christians.
"Jediism...is spreading today in Christian societies," Bilal Yorulmaz,
an assistant professor at Marmara University..."Around 70,000 people in
Australia and 390,000 people in England currently define themselves as
Jedis."
France train suspect watched jihadi video, prosecutor says
Minutes before he slung an assault rifle across his chest and walked through a high-speed train, the Moroccan suspect in the foiled attack watched a jihadi video on his cellphone, the French prosecutor said in formally opening a terrorism investigation Tuesday.
Minutes before he slung an assault rifle across his chest and walked through a high-speed train, the Moroccan suspect in the foiled attack watched a jihadi video on his cellphone, the French prosecutor said in formally opening a terrorism investigation Tuesday.
Dry, windy conditions challenge Washington state firefighters
A return of hot, dry winds hampered ground crews fighting the largest cluster of wildfires on record in Washington state on Tuesday, one of more than five dozen major conflagrations raging across the drought-stricken American West.
A return of hot, dry winds hampered ground crews fighting the largest cluster of wildfires on record in Washington state on Tuesday, one of more than five dozen major conflagrations raging across the drought-stricken American West.
'The wave has reached us:' EU gropes for answers to migrant surge
A surge in migrants, many of them refugees from Syria, hit Hungary's southern border on Tuesday, passing through gaps in an unfinished barrier to a Europe groping for answers to its worst refugee crisis since World War Two.
A surge in migrants, many of them refugees from Syria, hit Hungary's southern border on Tuesday, passing through gaps in an unfinished barrier to a Europe groping for answers to its worst refugee crisis since World War Two.
Girl suicide bomber kills 5, injures 41 in northeast Nigeria
Two suicide bombers carried out separate attacks Tuesday that killed five people in Damaturu, a town in northeastern Nigeria, police and witnesses said.
Two suicide bombers carried out separate attacks Tuesday that killed five people in Damaturu, a town in northeastern Nigeria, police and witnesses said.
Toll of Syrian air strikes near Damascus rises to 247 in 10 days: monitor
Syrian government air strikes on areas east of Damascus have killed 247 people in the last 10 days, including 50 children, and wounded 1,000 more people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday.
Syrian government air strikes on areas east of Damascus have killed 247 people in the last 10 days, including 50 children, and wounded 1,000 more people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Tuesday.
Hezbollah throws weight behind protests, deepening crisis
The powerful Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah threw its weight Tuesday behind mass protests calling for the government's resignation, deepening a crisis that started over piles of uncollected garbage in the streets of the capital but has tapped into a much deeper malaise.
The powerful Lebanese Shiite group Hezbollah threw its weight Tuesday behind mass protests calling for the government's resignation, deepening a crisis that started over piles of uncollected garbage in the streets of the capital but has tapped into a much deeper malaise.