Deadly Nepal earthquake was not the ‘big one,' scientists say
A pair of studies examining the physics of the temblor help reveal how so many small buildings and homes managed to survive the earthquake, while also indicating that another, more damaging quake could be in the stricken country’s future.
A pair of studies examining the physics of the temblor help reveal how so many small buildings and homes managed to survive the earthquake, while also indicating that another, more damaging quake could be in the stricken country’s future.
5.3 magnitude earthquake strikes near Cabo San Lucas
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of California, about 92 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at 9:34 p.m. on Thursday. Tucson is about 600 miles to the northeast of the epicenter.
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Gulf of California, about 92 miles northeast of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico at 9:34 p.m. on Thursday. Tucson is about 600 miles to the northeast of the epicenter.
1st food and drink on moon: Holy communion
I wondered if it might be possible to take communion on the moon, symbolizing the thought that God was revealing Himself there too, as man reached out into the universe. For there are many of us in the NASA program who do trust that what we are doing is part of God’s eternal plan for man.”
I wondered if it might be possible to take communion on the moon, symbolizing the thought that God was revealing Himself there too, as man reached out into the universe. For there are many of us in the NASA program who do trust that what we are doing is part of God’s eternal plan for man.”
Reported Russian Cyber Attack Shuts Down Pentagon Network
Russia successfully conducted a “sophisticated cyberattack” on the Pentagon in late July, shutting down the unclassified email system for the Joint Staff for nearly two weeks and affecting roughly 4,000 federal employees, officials tell NBC News.
Russia successfully conducted a “sophisticated cyberattack” on the Pentagon in late July, shutting down the unclassified email system for the Joint Staff for nearly two weeks and affecting roughly 4,000 federal employees, officials tell NBC News.
China set to provide Iran with fighter jets in $1 billion deal
According to a report in the Taiwanese press, China is set to provide the Islamic Republic with 24 J-10 fighter jets. In exchange, Iran will permit China access to its largest oil field for the next 20 years. The total estimated value of the deal is $1 billion.
According to a report in the Taiwanese press, China is set to provide the Islamic Republic with 24 J-10 fighter jets. In exchange, Iran will permit China access to its largest oil field for the next 20 years. The total estimated value of the deal is $1 billion.
Top Iranian Terror Commander Meets with Putin
Iranian Revolutionary Guards leader Qassem Soleimani met with Russian officials last month, senior Western intelligence officials leaked to the press Friday, despite a travel ban from the UN. Soleimani met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and President Vladimir Putin on July 24, Fox News reported.
Iranian Revolutionary Guards leader Qassem Soleimani met with Russian officials last month, senior Western intelligence officials leaked to the press Friday, despite a travel ban from the UN. Soleimani met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and President Vladimir Putin on July 24, Fox News reported.
BIG SUNSPOT TURNS TOWARD EARTH
What a difference a few days can make. Earlier this week, sunspot AR2396 was completely invisible. Now it has grown into a behemoth more than 120,000 km wide.
What a difference a few days can make. Earlier this week, sunspot AR2396 was completely invisible. Now it has grown into a behemoth more than 120,000 km wide.
'Where is the outrage?' asks family of 'unarmed' white teen shot dead by police
More than a week after Hammond's death, his family's attorney says race is almost certainly playing a role in the disconcerting silence. Unlike the victims in the highest-profile police shootings over the past year — in cities from Ferguson and Cleveland to North Charleston and Cincinnati — Hammond was white. "It's sad, but I think the reason is, unfortunately, the media and our government officials have treated the death of an unarmed white teenager differently than they would have if this were a death of an unarmed black teen," Mr Bland told The Washington Post this week. "The hypocrisy that has been shown toward this is really disconcerting."
More than a week after Hammond's death, his family's attorney says race is almost certainly playing a role in the disconcerting silence. Unlike the victims in the highest-profile police shootings over the past year — in cities from Ferguson and Cleveland to North Charleston and Cincinnati — Hammond was white. "It's sad, but I think the reason is, unfortunately, the media and our government officials have treated the death of an unarmed white teenager differently than they would have if this were a death of an unarmed black teen," Mr Bland told The Washington Post this week. "The hypocrisy that has been shown toward this is really disconcerting."
Strong quake hits Rwanda
A strong earthquake struck Rwanda and shook most of the capital Kigali on Friday morning. The magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Rwanda at 3.25am local time (01.25 GMT), the United States Geological Survey reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 35 km north of Cyangugu city in western Rwanda, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km.
A strong earthquake struck Rwanda and shook most of the capital Kigali on Friday morning. The magnitude 5.6 earthquake hit Rwanda at 3.25am local time (01.25 GMT), the United States Geological Survey reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was located 35 km north of Cyangugu city in western Rwanda, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km.
5.3 quake in Mexico Sea of Cortez, 119km northeast of San Jose del Cabo - USGS
The tremor took place 142 kilometers from the city of La Paz at 04:34 GMT. The town has a population of about 200,000 people and is 148 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas with nearly 70,000 inhabitants.
The tremor took place 142 kilometers from the city of La Paz at 04:34 GMT. The town has a population of about 200,000 people and is 148 kilometers from Cabo San Lucas with nearly 70,000 inhabitants.
DR Congo earthquake kills two children in Bukavu
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing two children, Information Minister Lambert Mende has said. It was also felt in neighbouring Rwanda were authorities reported minor injuries. The epicentre of the quake was near Lake Tanganyika and Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in DR Congo, the Associated Press news agency reports.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake has hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing two children, Information Minister Lambert Mende has said. It was also felt in neighbouring Rwanda were authorities reported minor injuries. The epicentre of the quake was near Lake Tanganyika and Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province in DR Congo, the Associated Press news agency reports.
Islamic State abducts dozens of Christians from Syrian town
Islamic State militants have abducted dozens of Christian families after seizing a strategically located town in the central Syrian province of Homs, a monitor said on Friday. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 230 people were kidnapped, including dozens of Christians, some of whom were taken from a church in Qaryatain, the town captured overnight after heavy fighting with the Syrian army.
Islamic State militants have abducted dozens of Christian families after seizing a strategically located town in the central Syrian province of Homs, a monitor said on Friday. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least 230 people were kidnapped, including dozens of Christians, some of whom were taken from a church in Qaryatain, the town captured overnight after heavy fighting with the Syrian army.
Commander of elite Iranian force met with Russian leaders despite US sanctions
According to reports...in July, the chief of Iran's elite Quds Force visited Moscow to meet with senior Russian figures, violating international sanctions and travel restrictions placed on key members of the Iranian regime. Qassem Suleimani...was allegedly in Russia between between July 24 and July 26, shortly before Secretary of State John Kerry's testimony before a Senate Armed Services Committee...
According to reports...in July, the chief of Iran's elite Quds Force visited Moscow to meet with senior Russian figures, violating international sanctions and travel restrictions placed on key members of the Iranian regime. Qassem Suleimani...was allegedly in Russia between between July 24 and July 26, shortly before Secretary of State John Kerry's testimony before a Senate Armed Services Committee...
Egypt unveils Suez Canal extension with pomp-filled ceremony
In a defining moment of his young presidency, Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi presided Thursday over the unveiling of a major extension of the Suez Canal that he hailed as a historic feat needed to revive the country's ailing economy after years of unrest.
In a defining moment of his young presidency, Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi presided Thursday over the unveiling of a major extension of the Suez Canal that he hailed as a historic feat needed to revive the country's ailing economy after years of unrest.
Trump jolts first GOP debate, rivals scramble for attention
A combative Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman-turned-presidential candidate, jolted the first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign by warning he might run as an independent if denied the GOP nomination. His startling declaration left his onstage rivals scrambling to compete for attention the rest of the night.
A combative Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman-turned-presidential candidate, jolted the first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign by warning he might run as an independent if denied the GOP nomination. His startling declaration left his onstage rivals scrambling to compete for attention the rest of the night.
Police say truck bomb in Kabul kills 7 people, wounds 400
A bomb hidden in a truck exploded in the center of the Afghan capital, killing seven people and wounding about 400, police and health officials said Friday.
A bomb hidden in a truck exploded in the center of the Afghan capital, killing seven people and wounding about 400, police and health officials said Friday.
French Government: Woman Kidnapped in Yemen Set Free
France said a woman who was kidnapped in Yemen in February has been freed. Isabelle Prime, 31, had been working in Yemen for the World Bank for about a year when she was kidnapped. She is now in the hands of French authorities and will be returned to France "in the coming hours," according to a statement early Friday from the presidential Elysee palace.
France said a woman who was kidnapped in Yemen in February has been freed. Isabelle Prime, 31, had been working in Yemen for the World Bank for about a year when she was kidnapped. She is now in the hands of French authorities and will be returned to France "in the coming hours," according to a statement early Friday from the presidential Elysee palace.
The Saudi Oil Price War Is Backfiring
Saudi Arabia has long enjoyed the status of being the top crude oil exporter in the world. With record production of 10.564 million barrels per day in June 2015, Saudi Arabia has been one of the major driving forces behind the current oil price slump. The Saudis have kept their production levels high since last year in order to drive other players (especially U.S. shale drillers) out of business. Equally clear is the fact that this strategy of maintaining the glut and driving out rivals hasn’t worked so far.
Saudi Arabia has long enjoyed the status of being the top crude oil exporter in the world. With record production of 10.564 million barrels per day in June 2015, Saudi Arabia has been one of the major driving forces behind the current oil price slump. The Saudis have kept their production levels high since last year in order to drive other players (especially U.S. shale drillers) out of business. Equally clear is the fact that this strategy of maintaining the glut and driving out rivals hasn’t worked so far.