Russia tells Washington: talk to us over Syria or risk 'unintended incidents'
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON - Russia called on Friday for military-to-military cooperation with the United States to avert "unintended incidents" as it stages navy exercises off the coast of Syria, where U.S. officials believe Moscow is building up forces to protect President Bashar al-Assad.
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON - Russia called on Friday for military-to-military cooperation with the United States to avert "unintended incidents" as it stages navy exercises off the coast of Syria, where U.S. officials believe Moscow is building up forces to protect President Bashar al-Assad.
With time ticking, earthquake warning system begins to take shape in Pacific Northwest
Fears of such a quake — heightened after the devastating 2011 Japanese temblor — have fueled the development of the computer alert system that officials hope will save lives and protect critical infrastructure by giving a precious heads-up to get ready.
Fears of such a quake — heightened after the devastating 2011 Japanese temblor — have fueled the development of the computer alert system that officials hope will save lives and protect critical infrastructure by giving a precious heads-up to get ready.
The Avatar God
If you could enhance your intelligence, significantly extend your lifespan, or overcome a moral flaw with the help of surgery or pharmaceuticals, would you do it? What if you could make these same improvements in your children before they are even born?...would you do it, even if it meant losing part of your humanity in the process?
If you could enhance your intelligence, significantly extend your lifespan, or overcome a moral flaw with the help of surgery or pharmaceuticals, would you do it? What if you could make these same improvements in your children before they are even born?...would you do it, even if it meant losing part of your humanity in the process?
Underground magma ocean could explain Io's 'misplaced' volcanoes
Tides flowing in a subsurface ocean of molten rock, or magma, could explain why Jupiter's moon Io appears to have its volcanoes in the "wrong" place. New NASA research implies that oceans beneath the crusts of tidally stressed moons may be more common and last longer than expected. The phenomenon applies to oceans made from either magma or water,
Tides flowing in a subsurface ocean of molten rock, or magma, could explain why Jupiter's moon Io appears to have its volcanoes in the "wrong" place. New NASA research implies that oceans beneath the crusts of tidally stressed moons may be more common and last longer than expected. The phenomenon applies to oceans made from either magma or water,
BIN EXCLUSIVE: Sanhedrin Passes Judgement Against Pope Francis, Obama on Mt. Zion
71 elders of Israel who identify themselves as the Sanhedrin gathered Wednesday on Mount Zion in a historic trial bringing to judgement Pope Francis and US President Barack Obama in absentia. The rabbis called the two leaders to trial for crimes leading to the mortal endangerment of Israel and the Jewish nation.
71 elders of Israel who identify themselves as the Sanhedrin gathered Wednesday on Mount Zion in a historic trial bringing to judgement Pope Francis and US President Barack Obama in absentia. The rabbis called the two leaders to trial for crimes leading to the mortal endangerment of Israel and the Jewish nation.
Magnitude 5.5 Quake Hits Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The earthquake’s depth is being said to be of 100 km. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 5.5 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake’s depth is being said to be of 100 km. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded as 5.5 on the Richter scale.
New View of Ceres’ Amazing Spots
The central spot’s splayed-out structure raises a lot of questions about why it looks that way. But mission principal investigator Christopher Russell (UCLA) cautions that we shouldn’t jump to any conclusions using this latest view.
The central spot’s splayed-out structure raises a lot of questions about why it looks that way. But mission principal investigator Christopher Russell (UCLA) cautions that we shouldn’t jump to any conclusions using this latest view.
Worst in 50 years: Houses washed away, dramatic rescues as tsunami-like flood swamps Japan
Unprecedented rainfall hit parts of eastern Japan on Wednesday and Thursday, flooding thousands of buildings, triggering at least 60 landslides, and leaving thousands of people stranded. More than 1.6 feet (48.8 cm) of rainwater has been dumped in a day.
Unprecedented rainfall hit parts of eastern Japan on Wednesday and Thursday, flooding thousands of buildings, triggering at least 60 landslides, and leaving thousands of people stranded. More than 1.6 feet (48.8 cm) of rainwater has been dumped in a day.
House Passes Resolution Obliging Obama to Follow the Law
Because the President has not provided Congress with the documentation regarding the secret side deals between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, the President has failed to comply with Corker-Cardin. And because Corker-Cardin has been breached by the President, the 60 day Congressional review period, the Resolution states, has not yet begun to run.
Because the President has not provided Congress with the documentation regarding the secret side deals between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, the President has failed to comply with Corker-Cardin. And because Corker-Cardin has been breached by the President, the 60 day Congressional review period, the Resolution states, has not yet begun to run.
Scientists look to re-animate ancient, giant 'Frankenvirus' found in Siberia
Since 2003, the virus, known as Mollivirus sibericum, is the fourth kind of prehistoric virus unearthed overall, and the second one discovered by the research team. The scientists made it clear that they must assess whether the virus could lead to diseases that are dangerous to humans or animals before they “wake it up.” Mollivirus sibericum contains more than 500 genes, which pales in comparison to the 2,500 genes belonging to a family of giant virus discovered in 2003. The modern flu – Influenza A – only has eight genes.
Since 2003, the virus, known as Mollivirus sibericum, is the fourth kind of prehistoric virus unearthed overall, and the second one discovered by the research team. The scientists made it clear that they must assess whether the virus could lead to diseases that are dangerous to humans or animals before they “wake it up.” Mollivirus sibericum contains more than 500 genes, which pales in comparison to the 2,500 genes belonging to a family of giant virus discovered in 2003. The modern flu – Influenza A – only has eight genes.
Study finds more sharks than ever swimming in waters along the East Coast
More sharks than ever are swimming along the East Coast, federal researchers announced this week, amid a busy summer in which a record number of the fish have attacked North Carolina beachgoers.
More sharks than ever are swimming along the East Coast, federal researchers announced this week, amid a busy summer in which a record number of the fish have attacked North Carolina beachgoers.
Congress Discusses Planned Parenthood Baby Whose Face Was Cut Open with Scissors to Take Out Brain
A baby who survived an abortion as his heart continued beating, but was soon murdered alive as his face was cut through with scissors to harvest his brain, was mourned by an Arizona Congressman during a hearing on Wednesday regarding Planned Parenthood’s... harvesting and sale of the organs of aborted babies.
A baby who survived an abortion as his heart continued beating, but was soon murdered alive as his face was cut through with scissors to harvest his brain, was mourned by an Arizona Congressman during a hearing on Wednesday regarding Planned Parenthood’s... harvesting and sale of the organs of aborted babies.
House edges toward legal action against Obama on Iran deal
Representatives pass resolution that declares president failed to comply with terms of Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act
Representatives pass resolution that declares president failed to comply with terms of Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act
On Temple Mount, some see a dome and imagine an altar
“In a democratic state, freedom of worship is part of freedom of expression,” Segal said, citing former chief justice Aharon Barak. “Freedom of worship includes everything that Jewish law obligates us to do on Temple Mount, including sacrifices, not just prayers.”
“In a democratic state, freedom of worship is part of freedom of expression,” Segal said, citing former chief justice Aharon Barak. “Freedom of worship includes everything that Jewish law obligates us to do on Temple Mount, including sacrifices, not just prayers.”
GEOMAGNETIC STORMS, MORE TO COME?
Earth's magnetic field is settling after four days of almost non-stop geomagnetic storms (G2-class) and auroras. The growing quiet might be short-lived, however. NOAA analysts say that a minor CME could arrive during the next 24 to 48 hours and spark a new round of geomagnetic activity.
Earth's magnetic field is settling after four days of almost non-stop geomagnetic storms (G2-class) and auroras. The growing quiet might be short-lived, however. NOAA analysts say that a minor CME could arrive during the next 24 to 48 hours and spark a new round of geomagnetic activity.
Exclusive - U.S. to China: Take back your undocumented immigrants
In early June, in cities across America, U.S. immigration agents arrested more than two dozen Chinese nationals with unfulfilled deportation orders, telling them that after years of delay, China was finally taking steps to provide the paperwork needed to expel them from the U.S.
In early June, in cities across America, U.S. immigration agents arrested more than two dozen Chinese nationals with unfulfilled deportation orders, telling them that after years of delay, China was finally taking steps to provide the paperwork needed to expel them from the U.S.
Original Balfour Declaration Presented to Netanyahus
Both were given an overview about the library, where they were briefed on the library in general and two items in particular. The first: the original 1917 Balfour Declaration, in which then-UK Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour declared that Britain would support the establishment of a national home for the Jewish People in the Land of Israel.
Both were given an overview about the library, where they were briefed on the library in general and two items in particular. The first: the original 1917 Balfour Declaration, in which then-UK Foreign Secretary Arthur Balfour declared that Britain would support the establishment of a national home for the Jewish People in the Land of Israel.
Netanyahu May Form Israeli 'Republican' Party
In recent weeks in meetings with the heads of parties in his coalition government, Netanyahu has raised the possibility of forming a "Republican party" conservative bloc based on the American two-party model, according to Verter. Netanyahu reportedly said in the talks that "only in this way will it be possible to rule. Like in America: two parties, two blocs, right and left."
EU: Landslide vote for West Bank product labelingIn recent weeks in meetings with the heads of parties in his coalition government, Netanyahu has raised the possibility of forming a "Republican party" conservative bloc based on the American two-party model, according to Verter. Netanyahu reportedly said in the talks that "only in this way will it be possible to rule. Like in America: two parties, two blocs, right and left."
The European parliament approved a decision calling for the labeling of settlement products on Thursday, with a vote of 525 for and 70 against...there is now a growing fear that the labeling will become a union-wide policy. "The policy stinks of boycott," a foreign ministry spokesman said. One of the vote's articles includes a statement made by 16 European foreign ministers who backed the move in April.
US plans to accept 10,000 Syrian refugees next year
President Barack Obama has called for the US to prepare to accept "at least" 10,000 Syrian refugees next year, according to a White House spokesman. That number is significantly higher than the 1,500 Syrians that have been permitted to re-settle in the US since the start of the conflict. The 10,000 figure is still much lower than the 340,000 asylum seekers who arrived in Europe this year.
President Barack Obama has called for the US to prepare to accept "at least" 10,000 Syrian refugees next year, according to a White House spokesman. That number is significantly higher than the 1,500 Syrians that have been permitted to re-settle in the US since the start of the conflict. The 10,000 figure is still much lower than the 340,000 asylum seekers who arrived in Europe this year.
US official: 'IS making and using chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria'
There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the BBC. The US has identified at least four occasions on both sides of the Iraq-Syria border where IS has used mustard agents, the official said. The official said the chemical was being used in powder form.
There is a growing belief within the US government that the Islamic State militant group is making and using crude chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria, a US official has told the BBC. The US has identified at least four occasions on both sides of the Iraq-Syria border where IS has used mustard agents, the official said. The official said the chemical was being used in powder form.
Migrant crisis: People treated 'like animals' in Hungary camp
Footage has emerged of migrants being thrown bags of food at a Hungarian camp near the border with Serbia. An Austrian woman who shot the video said the migrants were being treated like "animals" and called for European states to open their borders. The emergency director of Human Rights Watch said the migrants were being held like "cattle in pens".
Footage has emerged of migrants being thrown bags of food at a Hungarian camp near the border with Serbia. An Austrian woman who shot the video said the migrants were being treated like "animals" and called for European states to open their borders. The emergency director of Human Rights Watch said the migrants were being held like "cattle in pens".
Japan floods: Rescue work continues amid deadly floods
Rescue work is continuing across northeast Japan, where at least three people have died in severe flooding and many remain stranded. Twenty-four people are still missing and at least 27 people have been injured, eight seriously. Officials have warned of further heavy rain and the risk of mudslides, as the extreme weather moves north.
Rescue work is continuing across northeast Japan, where at least three people have died in severe flooding and many remain stranded. Twenty-four people are still missing and at least 27 people have been injured, eight seriously. Officials have warned of further heavy rain and the risk of mudslides, as the extreme weather moves north.
US, Israel weeks away from co-production deal for 'David's Sling' air defense system
The United States and Israel are weeks away from reaching a draft agreement on a co-production of Israel's air defense system called David's Sling... US Navy Vice Admiral James Syring, director of the Missile Defense Agency, or MDA, said discussions and negotiations continued with Israel on the David's Sling system, which passed a series of intercept tests in April and is expected to be operational next year.
The United States and Israel are weeks away from reaching a draft agreement on a co-production of Israel's air defense system called David's Sling... US Navy Vice Admiral James Syring, director of the Missile Defense Agency, or MDA, said discussions and negotiations continued with Israel on the David's Sling system, which passed a series of intercept tests in April and is expected to be operational next year.
Saudi Arabia offers Germany 200 mosques - one for every 100 refugees who arrived last weekend
Saudi Arabia has reportedly responded to the growing number of people fleeing the Middle East for western Europe – by offering to build 200 mosques in Germany.
Saudi Arabia has reportedly responded to the growing number of people fleeing the Middle East for western Europe – by offering to build 200 mosques in Germany.
China: USA must accept more Syrians; We'll take zero
“The United States should take its responsibility in the disheartening refugee crisis in Europe as its controversial Middle East policies resulted in wars and chaos that displaced large numbers of people,” hectors China’s state-run news agency, Xinhua.
“The United States should take its responsibility in the disheartening refugee crisis in Europe as its controversial Middle East policies resulted in wars and chaos that displaced large numbers of people,” hectors China’s state-run news agency, Xinhua.
Migrants' long and winding road to Europe turns cold, muddy
Soaked to the bone and ankle deep in mud, thousands of people seeking refuge in Europe are finding that their path to a new life is growing harder by the hour.
Soaked to the bone and ankle deep in mud, thousands of people seeking refuge in Europe are finding that their path to a new life is growing harder by the hour.
Iran nuclear deal survives: Democrats block disapproval vote
Senate Democrats voted to uphold the hard-fought nuclear accord with Iran on Thursday, overcoming ferocious GOP opposition and delivering President Barack Obama a legacy-making victory on his top foreign policy priority.
Senate Democrats voted to uphold the hard-fought nuclear accord with Iran on Thursday, overcoming ferocious GOP opposition and delivering President Barack Obama a legacy-making victory on his top foreign policy priority.
U.N. General Assembly approves Palestinian request to fly its flag
Palestine's flag will fly at United Nations headquarters after the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian resolution, infuriating Israel with a move that Palestinians described as a step toward U.N. membership.
Palestine's flag will fly at United Nations headquarters after the U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a Palestinian resolution, infuriating Israel with a move that Palestinians described as a step toward U.N. membership.
Russian troops already in Syria, Israel says
Russia has been sending military forces into Syria in recent days, Israel's defense chief announced Thursday, as Moscow hinted at broader action to bolster President Bashar Assad's embattled army following a string of battlefield losses.
Russia has been sending military forces into Syria in recent days, Israel's defense chief announced Thursday, as Moscow hinted at broader action to bolster President Bashar Assad's embattled army following a string of battlefield losses.
CITI: China is about to pull everyone into a 2-year 'global recession'
Members of an emergency-rescue team of a Sinopec oil field carry a mock victim as they participate in a drill simulating a fire at a firefighting-training centre in Puyang, Henan province, January 8, 2015. Economists at Citi put out a scary research note this week laying out their views on the Chinese economy and how it'll affect the world.
Members of an emergency-rescue team of a Sinopec oil field carry a mock victim as they participate in a drill simulating a fire at a firefighting-training centre in Puyang, Henan province, January 8, 2015. Economists at Citi put out a scary research note this week laying out their views on the Chinese economy and how it'll affect the world.