Iran Issues New Demands on the Nuclear Deal (It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over…)
The Iranian government is now demanding the finished nuclear deal be re-opened for negotiation, again. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanded earlier this month that sanctions be lifted entirely, rather than simply suspended as agreed in the nuclear deal signed in July.
The Iranian government is now demanding the finished nuclear deal be re-opened for negotiation, again. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanded earlier this month that sanctions be lifted entirely, rather than simply suspended as agreed in the nuclear deal signed in July.
UN 'Human Rights' Chair Saudi Arabia to Crucify Protester
The sentence is a particularly harsh one; not only will he be beheaded, but his body will be displayed on a crucifix in a practice mandated by Islamic law (Sharia) as a way of publicizing his fate and deterring others from following his example.
The sentence is a particularly harsh one; not only will he be beheaded, but his body will be displayed on a crucifix in a practice mandated by Islamic law (Sharia) as a way of publicizing his fate and deterring others from following his example.
Muslims Warn NJ School Board: 'We're Going to Be the Majority Soon'
Things got heated at a Board of Education meeting last week in Jersey City after officials decided not to close schools for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Despite a number of Muslims showing up to the meeting to advocate that the school changes its schedule, officials denied their pleas, arguing that doing so on such short notice would cause “undue hardship” for the upwards of 10,000 parents who may not have a place to put their children for the day.
Things got heated at a Board of Education meeting last week in Jersey City after officials decided not to close schools for the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha. Despite a number of Muslims showing up to the meeting to advocate that the school changes its schedule, officials denied their pleas, arguing that doing so on such short notice would cause “undue hardship” for the upwards of 10,000 parents who may not have a place to put their children for the day.
Invasion of giant house spiders after Britain's wet summer
Giant house spiders have invaded a Cheshire town as millions of Britain's largest creepy-crawlies look set to overrun homes across the country. Residents of Macclesfield have reported finding spiders as big as mice and fear they are looking for a spot to lay hundreds of eggs.
Giant house spiders have invaded a Cheshire town as millions of Britain's largest creepy-crawlies look set to overrun homes across the country. Residents of Macclesfield have reported finding spiders as big as mice and fear they are looking for a spot to lay hundreds of eggs.
Hajj Stampede: Saudi Arabia Says 453 Dead, 700 Injured in Mina, Near Mecca
Saudi Arabia's civil defense directorate said the crush happened at around 9 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET) after there was a "sudden rise" in the number of pilgrims traveling along a major road leading to the site of a stone-throwing ritual. This "resulted in a stampede among the pilgrims and the collapse of a large number of them," the directorate said in a statement.
Saudi Arabia's civil defense directorate said the crush happened at around 9 a.m. local time (2 a.m. ET) after there was a "sudden rise" in the number of pilgrims traveling along a major road leading to the site of a stone-throwing ritual. This "resulted in a stampede among the pilgrims and the collapse of a large number of them," the directorate said in a statement.
Lebanese Radio: Chinese Military May Get Involved in Syria Alongside Russia, Iran
According to a Radio Sawt Beirut (Radio Voice of Beirut) report, anonymous senior Hezbollah sources have said that under a certain scenario China may become involved militarily in Syria, should it become convinced that President Bashar al-Assad’s regime is in critical danger. According to these officials, Assad relies on Russian-Chinese support for his survival. According to the sources, this move will not be marginal, and could be expected to materialize in the near future.
According to a Radio Sawt Beirut (Radio Voice of Beirut) report, anonymous senior Hezbollah sources have said that under a certain scenario China may become involved militarily in Syria, should it become convinced that President Bashar al-Assad’s regime is in critical danger. According to these officials, Assad relies on Russian-Chinese support for his survival. According to the sources, this move will not be marginal, and could be expected to materialize in the near future.
Moderate earthquake hits Sumatera
A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, occurred in Sumatera, Indonesia, at 12.18 am today, according to the Meteorological Services Department.
A moderate earthquake, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, occurred in Sumatera, Indonesia, at 12.18 am today, according to the Meteorological Services Department.
Deep Rotorua quake felt far, wide, but not near epicentre
Early Thursday's deep earthquake near Rotorua was felt in many places - but as often happens, no reports of shaking came from close to the epicentre. The 5.1-magnitude quake at 6.48am was centred 25km southwest of Rotorua.
Early Thursday's deep earthquake near Rotorua was felt in many places - but as often happens, no reports of shaking came from close to the epicentre. The 5.1-magnitude quake at 6.48am was centred 25km southwest of Rotorua.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake rattles southern Taiwan
Taipei, Sept. 24 (CNA) A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted southern Taiwan at 1:58 p.m. Thursday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The earthquake's epicenter was located about 25.2 kilometers east of Pingtung County Hall at a depth of 21.1 km, bureau officials said.
Taipei, Sept. 24 (CNA) A magnitude 4.5 earthquake jolted southern Taiwan at 1:58 p.m. Thursday, according to the Central Weather Bureau. The earthquake's epicenter was located about 25.2 kilometers east of Pingtung County Hall at a depth of 21.1 km, bureau officials said.
Gay Jews celebrate ‘High Homodays’ in New York
...Jayson Littman was milling about an upscale Manhattan nightclub greeting friends...Standing alongside a “shot boy” — clad only in underwear, a kippah and Star of David necklace — he offered partygoers shots of Manischewitz in plastic cups. Littman was hosting some 400 gay Jewish men who filled the top floor of the Hudson Terrace for “High Homodays,” his annual gay Jewish party held between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
...Jayson Littman was milling about an upscale Manhattan nightclub greeting friends...Standing alongside a “shot boy” — clad only in underwear, a kippah and Star of David necklace — he offered partygoers shots of Manischewitz in plastic cups. Littman was hosting some 400 gay Jewish men who filled the top floor of the Hudson Terrace for “High Homodays,” his annual gay Jewish party held between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.
Saudi Arabia: At least 310 die in deadliest haj stampede since 2006
At least 310 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a crush at Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, where some two million people are performing the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's civil defense authority said. At least 450 others were injured in the crush, which took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few kilometers east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the haj.
At least 310 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a crush at Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, where some two million people are performing the annual haj pilgrimage, Saudi Arabia's civil defense authority said. At least 450 others were injured in the crush, which took place on Street 204 of the camp city at Mina, a few kilometers east of Mecca, where pilgrims stay for several days during the climax of the haj.
Warning! The New 'Muppets' is Not Family-Friendly
The new show is aimed at a mature, modern audience and addresses subjects not suitable for family viewing. "It's sort of an adult Muppet show," Kermit the Frog said during a promotional video for the show. One ad read, "Finally, a network TV show with full frontal nudity." Technically, the advertisement is correct – seeing how Kermit doesn't wear pants. The mature version of "The Muppets" will cover a range of topics from sex to drugs. Miss Piggy came out as a pro-choice feminist during an MSNBC interview. The puppet characters loved by kids in the 1970s and 1980s and beyond are now weighing in on abortion and promiscuity.
The new show is aimed at a mature, modern audience and addresses subjects not suitable for family viewing. "It's sort of an adult Muppet show," Kermit the Frog said during a promotional video for the show. One ad read, "Finally, a network TV show with full frontal nudity." Technically, the advertisement is correct – seeing how Kermit doesn't wear pants. The mature version of "The Muppets" will cover a range of topics from sex to drugs. Miss Piggy came out as a pro-choice feminist during an MSNBC interview. The puppet characters loved by kids in the 1970s and 1980s and beyond are now weighing in on abortion and promiscuity.
Pentagon Says Chinese Sub That Can Hit U.S. to Go on Patrol Soon
A new Chinese nuclear submarine designed to carry missiles that can hit the U.S. will likely deploy before year’s end, the Pentagon said, adding to Obama administration concerns over China’s muscle-flexing in Asia.
A new Chinese nuclear submarine designed to carry missiles that can hit the U.S. will likely deploy before year’s end, the Pentagon said, adding to Obama administration concerns over China’s muscle-flexing in Asia.
Putin opens Moscow’s most elaborate mosque
The most elaborate mosque ever built in Moscow, a city that is home to one of the largest concentrations of Muslims in Europe, was opened Wednesday by President Vladimir Putin. Putin, in brief remarks, called the new, modern mosque the biggest in Europe and said that it was a worthy addition to a capital and a country built on the idea of uniting different nationalities and faiths. The mosque is a central part of Russia’s efforts to develop its own system of Muslim religious education and training to counteract extremists seeking recruits, the president said.
The most elaborate mosque ever built in Moscow, a city that is home to one of the largest concentrations of Muslims in Europe, was opened Wednesday by President Vladimir Putin. Putin, in brief remarks, called the new, modern mosque the biggest in Europe and said that it was a worthy addition to a capital and a country built on the idea of uniting different nationalities and faiths. The mosque is a central part of Russia’s efforts to develop its own system of Muslim religious education and training to counteract extremists seeking recruits, the president said.
Critics say pope's remarks on priest sexual abuse were too tepid
A group representing victims of priest sexual abuse blasted Pope Francis Wednesday for his remarks to U.S. bishops praising their response to the scandal while failing to utter the words "sexual abuse."
A group representing victims of priest sexual abuse blasted Pope Francis Wednesday for his remarks to U.S. bishops praising their response to the scandal while failing to utter the words "sexual abuse."
EU agrees more money for agencies helping refugees near wars
European Union leaders, faced with a staggering migration crisis and deep divisions over how to tackle it, managed to agree early Thursday to boost border controls to ease the influx and to send 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to international agencies helping refugees at camps near their home countries.
European Union leaders, faced with a staggering migration crisis and deep divisions over how to tackle it, managed to agree early Thursday to boost border controls to ease the influx and to send 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) to international agencies helping refugees at camps near their home countries.
Syria deploys Russian drones for first time: security source
The Syrian military for the first time on Wednesday deployed drones supplied by Russia for its fight against jihadists, a security source in Damascus said.
The Syrian military for the first time on Wednesday deployed drones supplied by Russia for its fight against jihadists, a security source in Damascus said.
Office of Personnel Mgmt: 5.6M estimated to have fingerprints stolen in breach
The Office of Personnel Management announced Wednesday that 5.6 million people are now estimated to have had their fingerprint information stolen. That number was originally thought to be about 1.1 million, OPM said in a statement. About 21.5 million individuals had their Social Security Numbers and other sensitive information affected by the hack.
The Office of Personnel Management announced Wednesday that 5.6 million people are now estimated to have had their fingerprint information stolen. That number was originally thought to be about 1.1 million, OPM said in a statement. About 21.5 million individuals had their Social Security Numbers and other sensitive information affected by the hack.
More than 20 killed in NE Nigeria market bombing
More than 20 people were killed in a bomb attack in the garrison town of Monguno in remote northeast Nigeria, witnesses and the country's main relief agency said on Wednesday.
More than 20 people were killed in a bomb attack in the garrison town of Monguno in remote northeast Nigeria, witnesses and the country's main relief agency said on Wednesday.