Klayman asks judge to shut down NSA spy ops
An attorney who first obtained a preliminary injunction to shut down a National Security Agency spy operation against American citizens nearly two years ago is hoping for the same result now. A hearing was held in Washington on Thursday in the case brought by Larry Klayman of Freedom Watch on behalf of himself and several other plaintiffs. “All we want is for them [the government] to obey the Fourth Amendment,” he told WND after the hearing before U.S. District Judge Richard Leon.
An attorney who first obtained a preliminary injunction to shut down a National Security Agency spy operation against American citizens nearly two years ago is hoping for the same result now. A hearing was held in Washington on Thursday in the case brought by Larry Klayman of Freedom Watch on behalf of himself and several other plaintiffs. “All we want is for them [the government] to obey the Fourth Amendment,” he told WND after the hearing before U.S. District Judge Richard Leon.
U.S. officials conclude Iran deal violates federal law
Some senior U.S. officials involved in the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal have privately concluded that a key sanctions relief provision – a concession to Iran that will open the doors to tens of billions of dollars in U.S.-backed commerce with the Islamic regime – conflicts with existing federal statutes and cannot be implemented without violating those laws, Fox News has learned.
Some senior U.S. officials involved in the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal have privately concluded that a key sanctions relief provision – a concession to Iran that will open the doors to tens of billions of dollars in U.S.-backed commerce with the Islamic regime – conflicts with existing federal statutes and cannot be implemented without violating those laws, Fox News has learned.
Islamic State advances over wide swathes of Aleppo, activists report
Islamic State militants advanced against rival insurgents in wide swathes of Aleppo province Friday, activists and local media said, even as Russia ramped up its campaign to recapture rebel-held territory for the Syrian government.
Islamic State militants advanced against rival insurgents in wide swathes of Aleppo province Friday, activists and local media said, even as Russia ramped up its campaign to recapture rebel-held territory for the Syrian government.
New phase of strongly increased activity at Fuego volcano, Guatemala
Strombolian activity increased on October 6 to pulsating lava fountains from two summit vents feeding two lava flows. Gas-and-ash plumes rose over 1 km (3 300 feet) and drifted 12 km (7.4 miles) W and SW. Lava flows are descending the southern and western flanks of the volcano through the Trinidad (S) and Santa Teresa (W) drainages and are now reaching 1 000 m (0.62 miles) and 600 m (0.37 miles), respectively.
Strombolian activity increased on October 6 to pulsating lava fountains from two summit vents feeding two lava flows. Gas-and-ash plumes rose over 1 km (3 300 feet) and drifted 12 km (7.4 miles) W and SW. Lava flows are descending the southern and western flanks of the volcano through the Trinidad (S) and Santa Teresa (W) drainages and are now reaching 1 000 m (0.62 miles) and 600 m (0.37 miles), respectively.
BLUE SKIES ON PLUTO
Earth isn't the only planet with blue skies. Pluto has them, too. The first color images of Pluto's atmosphere were beamed back to Earth by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft just last week, and the sky looks a lot like home:
Earth isn't the only planet with blue skies. Pluto has them, too. The first color images of Pluto's atmosphere were beamed back to Earth by NASA's New Horizons spacecraft just last week, and the sky looks a lot like home:
Is The Pope The Anti-Christ?
From Martin Luther to C.H. Spurgeon, from John Wesley to the Puritans, there has been a consistent, coherent and univocal interpretation of the identity of the Anti-Christ. The Protestant Reformation did not invent this reading of the Papacy as the Anti-Christ but carried it on from strands of Medieval teachings and gave it a deeper theological basis.
From Martin Luther to C.H. Spurgeon, from John Wesley to the Puritans, there has been a consistent, coherent and univocal interpretation of the identity of the Anti-Christ. The Protestant Reformation did not invent this reading of the Papacy as the Anti-Christ but carried it on from strands of Medieval teachings and gave it a deeper theological basis.
Obama weighs expanding background checks through executive authority
...President Obama is seriously considering circumventing Congress with his executive authority and imposing new background-check requirements for buyers who purchase weapons from high-volume gun dealers. Under the proposed rule change, dealers who exceed a certain number of sales each year would be required to obtain a license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and perform background checks on potential buyers.
...President Obama is seriously considering circumventing Congress with his executive authority and imposing new background-check requirements for buyers who purchase weapons from high-volume gun dealers. Under the proposed rule change, dealers who exceed a certain number of sales each year would be required to obtain a license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and perform background checks on potential buyers.
EU must improve Russia ties, says Commission chief Juncker
The EU must restore a "practical relationship" with Russia and not let the US "dictate" that policy, the European Commission chief has said. Jean-Claude Juncker criticised US President Barack Obama's description of Russia as merely "a regional power". EU-US sanctions were imposed on Russia because of its intervention in Ukraine.
The EU must restore a "practical relationship" with Russia and not let the US "dictate" that policy, the European Commission chief has said. Jean-Claude Juncker criticised US President Barack Obama's description of Russia as merely "a regional power". EU-US sanctions were imposed on Russia because of its intervention in Ukraine.
Police to limit Temple Mount entry after day of 4 terrorist stabbings across Israel
The wave of terrorist attacks in recent days continued Thursday with stabbings in Tel Aviv, Afula, Kiryat Arba and Jerusalem throughout the day, leaving four seriously wounded. One of the assailants was killed at the scene, two were arrested, and another was being hunted by the IDF. ...Amid the elevated security, Muslim men under the age of 50 will continue to be barred from praying on the Temple Mount, Rosenfeld said.
The wave of terrorist attacks in recent days continued Thursday with stabbings in Tel Aviv, Afula, Kiryat Arba and Jerusalem throughout the day, leaving four seriously wounded. One of the assailants was killed at the scene, two were arrested, and another was being hunted by the IDF. ...Amid the elevated security, Muslim men under the age of 50 will continue to be barred from praying on the Temple Mount, Rosenfeld said.
New tally in Saudi hajj disaster shows at least 1,399 killed
The crush and stampede last month outside of Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca killed at least 1,399 people during the hajj pilgrimage, a new tally Thursday showed, 630 more than the kingdom's official toll.
The crush and stampede last month outside of Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca killed at least 1,399 people during the hajj pilgrimage, a new tally Thursday showed, 630 more than the kingdom's official toll.
Israeli Arab lawmakers vow to defy Al-Aqsa mosque ban
Arab Israeli lawmakers have vowed to defy Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to bar parliament members from entering a sensitive Jerusalem holy site, pledging to visit it on Friday.
Arab Israeli lawmakers have vowed to defy Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to bar parliament members from entering a sensitive Jerusalem holy site, pledging to visit it on Friday.
Fukushima Kids Suffer Thyroid Cancer Up To 50x Normal Rate, New Study Finds
Children living near the Fukushima nuclear meltdowns have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer at a rate 20 to 50 times that of children elsewhere, according to a new study.
Children living near the Fukushima nuclear meltdowns have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer at a rate 20 to 50 times that of children elsewhere, according to a new study.
US: Several Russian cruise missiles landed in Iran
As many as four of the 26 long-range cruise missiles that Russia said it fired at Syrian targets landed instead in Iran, U.S. defense officials said Thursday.
Libya crisis: UN proposes unity governmentAs many as four of the 26 long-range cruise missiles that Russia said it fired at Syrian targets landed instead in Iran, U.S. defense officials said Thursday.
The United Nations envoy for Libya has proposed the formation of a national unity government after months of difficult talks. Since 2014 Libya has had two rival parliaments - an Islamist-backed one in Tripoli and an internationally recognised government in the east.