At Peace Conference, Arab and Jewish Scholars Discuss Future of the Temple Mount
The conference, held at the Abba Eban Hall at the Truman Institute, will attempt to understand the recent violence centered around the Temple Mount with the stated goal of moving towards a renewal of the peace process and coexistence. The participants will discuss religious rights on the Mount and Muslim issues in east Jerusalem.
The conference, held at the Abba Eban Hall at the Truman Institute, will attempt to understand the recent violence centered around the Temple Mount with the stated goal of moving towards a renewal of the peace process and coexistence. The participants will discuss religious rights on the Mount and Muslim issues in east Jerusalem.
Republicans Score Big Victories From Coast to Coast
Republicans and conservatives notched stunning wins in elections across the country in victories amid voter sentiment fueled by a "year of the outsider." Voters in Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Mississippi, and in cities like Houston and San Francisco soundly rejected Democratic candidates or Democrat-backed measures.
Republicans and conservatives notched stunning wins in elections across the country in victories amid voter sentiment fueled by a "year of the outsider." Voters in Kentucky, Virginia, Ohio, Mississippi, and in cities like Houston and San Francisco soundly rejected Democratic candidates or Democrat-backed measures.
Court: Judge properly tossed gay couple's parental request
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge properly dismissed a same-sex couple's request for a declaration that one of them is the legal parent of the other's child
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A judge properly dismissed a same-sex couple's request for a declaration that one of them is the legal parent of the other's child
MSNBC panel calls Ben Carson a 'safe negro'
Williams replied by smearing Carson. “Which is one in terms of having the… having the ‘safe negro’ comment on someone that you’re against,” she said. MSNBC liberal commentators are all class.
Williams replied by smearing Carson. “Which is one in terms of having the… having the ‘safe negro’ comment on someone that you’re against,” she said. MSNBC liberal commentators are all class.
The Northwest's Next Big Earthquake Predicted with New Map
Scientists may be able to predict the source of the Northwest's next big earthquake. Researchers have mapped the mantle under the tectonic plate that is colliding with the Pacific Northwest and putting Seattle, Portland and Vancouver at risk of earthquakes and tsunamis.
Scientists may be able to predict the source of the Northwest's next big earthquake. Researchers have mapped the mantle under the tectonic plate that is colliding with the Pacific Northwest and putting Seattle, Portland and Vancouver at risk of earthquakes and tsunamis.
First Significant Winter Storm to Impact the Colorado Rockies Wednesday into Thursday
A complex storm system will bring heavy snow and wind to eastern Utah and much of the Colorado Rockies Wednesday into Thursday. Elevations above 7000 feet could see one foot or more of snowfall.
A complex storm system will bring heavy snow and wind to eastern Utah and much of the Colorado Rockies Wednesday into Thursday. Elevations above 7000 feet could see one foot or more of snowfall.
Obama’s Failure as a Leader Foretold in an Ancient Jewish Prophecy
Barack Obama is a parallel Pharoah figure in today’s world. His suitability for the post has been an issue that has dogged him since before he was elected. His behavior connected to the nuclear deal with Iran was obstinate, as if a divine force was hardening his heart. He showed a clear disregard for national security, providing weapons and resources to Iran while they screamed ‘Death to America’ in the streets.
Current terror wave: 1553 arrests and 437 indictments served
Barack Obama is a parallel Pharoah figure in today’s world. His suitability for the post has been an issue that has dogged him since before he was elected. His behavior connected to the nuclear deal with Iran was obstinate, as if a divine force was hardening his heart. He showed a clear disregard for national security, providing weapons and resources to Iran while they screamed ‘Death to America’ in the streets.
Current terror wave: 1553 arrests and 437 indictments served
Unprecedented
amount of arrests and indictments served since Rosh Hashanah:
Significant decrease in stabbing attacks in Jerusalem the last three
weeks due to increase in police presence.
Car bomb kills 6 in Sinai, ISIS in Egypt claims responsibility
A car bomb targeting a policeman's club in the Egyptian city of El Arish killed six people and wounded 10 on Wednesday, security sources said. Islamic State's Egypt affiliate, Sinai Province, claimed responsibility for the attack, which it described as a suicide bombing.
A car bomb targeting a policeman's club in the Egyptian city of El Arish killed six people and wounded 10 on Wednesday, security sources said. Islamic State's Egypt affiliate, Sinai Province, claimed responsibility for the attack, which it described as a suicide bombing.
Three Earthquakes Hit Alor, Damaging Dozens of Homes
TEMPO.CO, Kupang - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Alor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday, November 4, damaging dozens of houses in the region.
TEMPO.CO, Kupang - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake shook Alor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Wednesday, November 4, damaging dozens of houses in the region.
5.2 magnitude quake hits
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the quake struck at 1:14 p.m. on Wednesday. The epicenter of the quake was recorded 88 kilometers southwest of Pandeglang regency Banten, at a depth of 10 kilometers. There is no risk of a tsunami from the earthquake, the BMKG reported.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported that the quake struck at 1:14 p.m. on Wednesday. The epicenter of the quake was recorded 88 kilometers southwest of Pandeglang regency Banten, at a depth of 10 kilometers. There is no risk of a tsunami from the earthquake, the BMKG reported.
American Jews growing more religious, poll indicates
American Jews appear to be growing steadily more religious, faster than most other communities in the United States, according to a new Pew poll published Tuesday.
American Jews appear to be growing steadily more religious, faster than most other communities in the United States, according to a new Pew poll published Tuesday.
Houston votes to repeal LGBT nondiscrimination law
Voters in Houston on Tuesday rejected an ordinance to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination, the Associated Press said.
Voters in Houston on Tuesday rejected an ordinance to protect gay and transgender people from discrimination, the Associated Press said.
AURORAS OVER THE USA
A unusual stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field, causing G1-class geomagnetic storms around the poles. The stream is unusual not only because it is very fast (700+ km/s), but also because it has a series of shock waves or "transients" embedded in it--at least 3 so far.
A unusual stream of solar wind is buffeting Earth's magnetic field, causing G1-class geomagnetic storms around the poles. The stream is unusual not only because it is very fast (700+ km/s), but also because it has a series of shock waves or "transients" embedded in it--at least 3 so far.
Iraq's ruling alliance, militias urge PM to seek Russian strikes
Iraq's ruling alliance and powerful Shi'ite militias have urged Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to request Russian air strikes on Islamic State militants, who control large parts of the country, members of the coalition and militias told Reuters.
Iraq's ruling alliance and powerful Shi'ite militias have urged Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to request Russian air strikes on Islamic State militants, who control large parts of the country, members of the coalition and militias told Reuters.
Study may have found evidence of alternate, parallel universes
...An astrophysicist says he may have found evidence of alternate or parallel universes by looking back in time to just after the Big Bang more than 13 billion years ago. While mapping the so-called "cosmic microwave background," which is the light left over from the early universe, scientist Ranga-Ram Chary found what he called a mysterious glow, the International Business Times reported.
...An astrophysicist says he may have found evidence of alternate or parallel universes by looking back in time to just after the Big Bang more than 13 billion years ago. While mapping the so-called "cosmic microwave background," which is the light left over from the early universe, scientist Ranga-Ram Chary found what he called a mysterious glow, the International Business Times reported.
Verizon Begins Scanning and Censoring Customer Emails
A news radio station in New York reports that the broadband and telecommunications company Verizon is now scanning customer email. If email contains a hyperlink to a website, the email is rejected and not sent to the recipient...After a customer complained...the corporation told him there isn’t a way to op-out of the program. “Verizon scans the digital signatures ...and all email containing a hyperlink will be considered spam.
A news radio station in New York reports that the broadband and telecommunications company Verizon is now scanning customer email. If email contains a hyperlink to a website, the email is rejected and not sent to the recipient...After a customer complained...the corporation told him there isn’t a way to op-out of the program. “Verizon scans the digital signatures ...and all email containing a hyperlink will be considered spam.
There's a Hole in the Sun That's Going to Make the Skies Dazzle
Get ready for a light show. The sun’s about to spit charged particles our way. And that solar wind of protons and electrons will interact with the Earth’s magnetic field to light up the skies with a dazzling display of color through Wednesday. The solar wind coming out of a hole on the sun will almost certainly spark an aurora that may be seen by millions of people.
Get ready for a light show. The sun’s about to spit charged particles our way. And that solar wind of protons and electrons will interact with the Earth’s magnetic field to light up the skies with a dazzling display of color through Wednesday. The solar wind coming out of a hole on the sun will almost certainly spark an aurora that may be seen by millions of people.
Debt ceiling lifted, and the same day, debt jumps $339B
The U.S. national debt jumped $339 billion on Monday, the same day President Obama signed into law legislation suspending the debt ceiling. That legislation allowed the government to borrow as much as it wants above the $18.1 trillion debt ceiling that had been in place.
The U.S. national debt jumped $339 billion on Monday, the same day President Obama signed into law legislation suspending the debt ceiling. That legislation allowed the government to borrow as much as it wants above the $18.1 trillion debt ceiling that had been in place.
Obama will decide on Keystone pipeline during his term
The White House has said it intends to rule on the fate of the Keystone XL oil pipeline before the end of President Barack Obama's term. The company behind the pipeline, TransCanada, had wanted to delay the approval process until after his term. The White House said on Tuesday "there might be politics at play" in the decision by TransCanada.
The White House has said it intends to rule on the fate of the Keystone XL oil pipeline before the end of President Barack Obama's term. The company behind the pipeline, TransCanada, had wanted to delay the approval process until after his term. The White House said on Tuesday "there might be politics at play" in the decision by TransCanada.
Ash cloud from Indonesia's Mt Rinjani grounds Bali-bound flights
Some flights to and from Bali have been cancelled for a second day due to a drifting ash cloud from Mt Rinjani, east of the Indonesian holiday island. Denpasar Airport was closed on Tuesday, grounding all flights as officials reassessed the risk posed by the plume. All Virgin Australia and Jetstar flights were cancelled on Wednesday, whilst Air Asia said at least 13 of its flights had been affected.
Some flights to and from Bali have been cancelled for a second day due to a drifting ash cloud from Mt Rinjani, east of the Indonesian holiday island. Denpasar Airport was closed on Tuesday, grounding all flights as officials reassessed the risk posed by the plume. All Virgin Australia and Jetstar flights were cancelled on Wednesday, whilst Air Asia said at least 13 of its flights had been affected.
Taiwan and China to hold historic summit in Singapore
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Singapore on Saturday - the first ever meeting between leaders of the two sides. Both said the talks would focus on relations across the Taiwan Straits. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and views the island as a breakaway province which will one day be reunited with the mainland.
Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Singapore on Saturday - the first ever meeting between leaders of the two sides. Both said the talks would focus on relations across the Taiwan Straits. China claims sovereignty over Taiwan and views the island as a breakaway province which will one day be reunited with the mainland.
Egypt's President Sisi defends sweeping security laws
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has defended Egypt's sweeping security laws, insisting he is still taking the country on a path to democracy. Ahead of a visit to the UK, Mr Sisi told the BBC that Egypt was threatened by extremist groups and feared the collapses suffered by its neighbours. He underlined that Egypt's situation was different to that of Europe.
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has defended Egypt's sweeping security laws, insisting he is still taking the country on a path to democracy. Ahead of a visit to the UK, Mr Sisi told the BBC that Egypt was threatened by extremist groups and feared the collapses suffered by its neighbours. He underlined that Egypt's situation was different to that of Europe.
Ohioans reject legalizing marijuana
Ohioans pushed a monopoly marijuana-legalization proposal out the door Tuesday by a nearly 2-to-1 vote. But the question is, will pot make a comeback?
Ohioans pushed a monopoly marijuana-legalization proposal out the door Tuesday by a nearly 2-to-1 vote. But the question is, will pot make a comeback?
The Top Seven Most Christian-friendly Companies Revealed
Faith Driven Consumer recently revealed the top seven companies that are most in-tune with Christians and most effectively marketing to them.
Faith Driven Consumer recently revealed the top seven companies that are most in-tune with Christians and most effectively marketing to them.
Egypt's Sisi calls for NATO help in Libya 'vacuum'
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for NATO powers to help rebuild Libya, beset by violence since an uprising backed by the Western military alliance toppled leader Moamer Kadhafi, in an interview.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for NATO powers to help rebuild Libya, beset by violence since an uprising backed by the Western military alliance toppled leader Moamer Kadhafi, in an interview.
'Ancient Greek citadel' discovered under Jerusalem car park
Israel's antiquities body claimed Tuesday to have solved "one of Jerusalem's greatest archaeological mysteries" by unearthing an ancient Greek citadel -- the Acra -- buried under a car park.
Israel's antiquities body claimed Tuesday to have solved "one of Jerusalem's greatest archaeological mysteries" by unearthing an ancient Greek citadel -- the Acra -- buried under a car park.
Billy Graham's Warning to American Churches: 'Prepare for Persecution'
The Rev. Billy Graham has issued a written warning to America's churches: "Prepare for persecution." The renowned preacher and founder of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association penned a commentary that was posted on his website last week and is slated to appear in the November edition of Decision magazine.
The Rev. Billy Graham has issued a written warning to America's churches: "Prepare for persecution." The renowned preacher and founder of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association penned a commentary that was posted on his website last week and is slated to appear in the November edition of Decision magazine.
Who’s Afraid of the Big, Bad Putin?
These are all understandable reasons for Putin’s involvement in Syria, but should Israel be concerned? Not really. Netanyahu met with Putin a couple of weeks ago in a clear expression of coordination, if not cooperation. It’s extremely unlikely that Putin would cross Israel’s red lines concerning Russian support for Assad, which shouldn’t be extended toencompass support for the Hezbollah terrorists who have assisted their ally Assad.
These are all understandable reasons for Putin’s involvement in Syria, but should Israel be concerned? Not really. Netanyahu met with Putin a couple of weeks ago in a clear expression of coordination, if not cooperation. It’s extremely unlikely that Putin would cross Israel’s red lines concerning Russian support for Assad, which shouldn’t be extended toencompass support for the Hezbollah terrorists who have assisted their ally Assad.