Report: PLO threatens to end recognition of Israel
The Palestine Liberation Organization is threatening to withdraw recognition of Israel, its most senior peace negotiator told an Arab newspaper on Thursday.
The Palestine Liberation Organization is threatening to withdraw recognition of Israel, its most senior peace negotiator told an Arab newspaper on Thursday.
Studies Suggest Sun Triggers Massive Earthquakes
In early 2014, Dr. Christopher Holloman’s team of researchers at The Ohio State University Statistical Consulting Service was able to construct a model that exhibited very strong agreement between solar magnetism patterns and the occurrence of large earthquakes.
In early 2014, Dr. Christopher Holloman’s team of researchers at The Ohio State University Statistical Consulting Service was able to construct a model that exhibited very strong agreement between solar magnetism patterns and the occurrence of large earthquakes.
Christian-Jewish Dialogue in Florida Discusses Middle East Peace
“Christian-Jewish Dialogue: Making the World Better Together,” which included a panel discussion between rabbis and pastors and a special Ladino concert featuring Israeli performers Dan Nadel and Lianne Aharony. Baredes said, “For us, this is the beginning of a huge future, showing that together through the culture and friendship, we can make a better future with peace and friendship and pull the communities together.”
“Christian-Jewish Dialogue: Making the World Better Together,” which included a panel discussion between rabbis and pastors and a special Ladino concert featuring Israeli performers Dan Nadel and Lianne Aharony. Baredes said, “For us, this is the beginning of a huge future, showing that together through the culture and friendship, we can make a better future with peace and friendship and pull the communities together.”
Islamic State behind Russia plane crash: Britain
Britain said on Thursday there was a significant possibility that Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate was behind a suspected bomb attack on a Russian airliner that killed 224 people in the Sinai Peninsula.
Britain said on Thursday there was a significant possibility that Islamic State's Egyptian affiliate was behind a suspected bomb attack on a Russian airliner that killed 224 people in the Sinai Peninsula.
Parallel Universes Found? Seriously, Could Be a Bunch
a researcher at the European Space Agency's Planck U.S. Data Center at the California Institute of Technology, said in a paper there was a chance that fluctuations he found while mapping cosmic microwave background was evidence of a "multiverse," according to the International Business Times.
a researcher at the European Space Agency's Planck U.S. Data Center at the California Institute of Technology, said in a paper there was a chance that fluctuations he found while mapping cosmic microwave background was evidence of a "multiverse," according to the International Business Times.
Snow in the Rockies and Severe Potential for the Southern Plains
A strong low pressure system will bring snow to the Rockies with severe weather and flooding possible in the southern Plains on Thursday. Well ahead of this system temperatures will be around 20 degrees above normal for the eastern United States.
A strong low pressure system will bring snow to the Rockies with severe weather and flooding possible in the southern Plains on Thursday. Well ahead of this system temperatures will be around 20 degrees above normal for the eastern United States.
Downtown fire causes brief power outage, traffic issues
Evans says an underground transformer was arcing , so crews taped off the area and police blocked Griffin Street between Young and Commerce Streets. He says this is the third incident crews have responded to in the last weeks. On Oct. 23 the same thing happened near Main and Field Streets. Another incident happened Tuesday afternoon on Commerce.
Evans says an underground transformer was arcing , so crews taped off the area and police blocked Griffin Street between Young and Commerce Streets. He says this is the third incident crews have responded to in the last weeks. On Oct. 23 the same thing happened near Main and Field Streets. Another incident happened Tuesday afternoon on Commerce.
'Solar storm' grounds Swedish air traffic
Planes were grounded at some of Sweden's busiest airports on Wednesday afternoon because of a "solar storm" interfering with air traffic control radar systems, authorities said. No aircraft were allowed to take off from airports in southern and central Sweden due to a massive geomagnetic solar flare storm causing problems for radar systems.
Planes were grounded at some of Sweden's busiest airports on Wednesday afternoon because of a "solar storm" interfering with air traffic control radar systems, authorities said. No aircraft were allowed to take off from airports in southern and central Sweden due to a massive geomagnetic solar flare storm causing problems for radar systems.
Another East Bay Earthquake Added to Slowing Swarm of Shakers
Since the swarm began about three weeks ago, around 540 earthquakes have been recorded in the area.
Since the swarm began about three weeks ago, around 540 earthquakes have been recorded in the area.
Strong earthquake hits Russia’s Kamchatka, no damage done
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday, a spokesman for the Kamchatka branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Geophysical Service said.
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake rocked Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Thursday, a spokesman for the Kamchatka branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Geophysical Service said.
Migrant crisis: New footage shows refugee unrest at UK base in Cyprus
Footage has been sent to the BBC from the people being held at a British military base in Cyprus. The asylum seekers, mostly from Syria and Lebanon, say they are all desperate to leave for Europe.
Footage has been sent to the BBC from the people being held at a British military base in Cyprus. The asylum seekers, mostly from Syria and Lebanon, say they are all desperate to leave for Europe.
Strong Earthquake Hits Eastern Indonesia; No Tsunami Threat
The magnitude-6.3 earthquake was centered 28 kilometers (17 miles) northeast of the Alor island chain in East Nusatenggara province, according to Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency.
The magnitude-6.3 earthquake was centered 28 kilometers (17 miles) northeast of the Alor island chain in East Nusatenggara province, according to Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency.
Japan same-sex couples recognised in two Tokyo districts
Two districts of Japan's capital Tokyo have started issuing certificates recognising same-sex partnerships. They are designed to encourage landlords and hospitals to treat gay couples the same way as married ones. However, the documents do not provide the same legal status as marriage.
Two districts of Japan's capital Tokyo have started issuing certificates recognising same-sex partnerships. They are designed to encourage landlords and hospitals to treat gay couples the same way as married ones. However, the documents do not provide the same legal status as marriage.
Life after Ebola: The survivors facing health problems and grief
Many patients who overcame Ebola following the 2014 outbreak are now facing physical and mental health problems, according to survivors groups in Sierra Leone. More than 28,000 cases of Ebola have been reported since the first confirmed case in March 2014 and around 17,000 of those survived.
Many patients who overcame Ebola following the 2014 outbreak are now facing physical and mental health problems, according to survivors groups in Sierra Leone. More than 28,000 cases of Ebola have been reported since the first confirmed case in March 2014 and around 17,000 of those survived.
Mexico court ruling sparks high hopes for marijuana legalization
Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the green light to growing marijuana for recreational use in a landmark decision that could lead to legalization in a country with a bloody history of conflict with drug cartels. Supporters of reform sparked up joints to hail the court's decision, which, while not legalizing use of marijuana, is one of the boldest steps ever taken in that direction in a country long reluctant to liberalize drug laws.
Mexico's Supreme Court on Wednesday gave the green light to growing marijuana for recreational use in a landmark decision that could lead to legalization in a country with a bloody history of conflict with drug cartels. Supporters of reform sparked up joints to hail the court's decision, which, while not legalizing use of marijuana, is one of the boldest steps ever taken in that direction in a country long reluctant to liberalize drug laws.
Details of controversial Pacific trade deal are released
Details of a sweeping Pacific Rim trade deal released Thursday set the stage for a raucous debate in the U.S. Congress but also may provide reassurances to those who worried the agreement could gut protections for the environment, public health and labor. The text of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement between the U.S. and 11 other countries including Japan and Mexico runs to 30 chapters and hundreds of pages.
Details of a sweeping Pacific Rim trade deal released Thursday set the stage for a raucous debate in the U.S. Congress but also may provide reassurances to those who worried the agreement could gut protections for the environment, public health and labor. The text of the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement between the U.S. and 11 other countries including Japan and Mexico runs to 30 chapters and hundreds of pages.
Russia 'sent anti-aircraft missile systems to Syria' to back up air campaign
Russia sent anti-aircraft missile systems to Syria to back up its air campaign, the commander of the air force said in an interview published on Thursday. "We sent there not just fighter planes, strike aircraft and helicopters but also anti-aircraft rocket systems," Viktor Bondarev told Komsomolskaya Pravda tabloid daily.
Russia sent anti-aircraft missile systems to Syria to back up its air campaign, the commander of the air force said in an interview published on Thursday. "We sent there not just fighter planes, strike aircraft and helicopters but also anti-aircraft rocket systems," Viktor Bondarev told Komsomolskaya Pravda tabloid daily.
European Union: Three million more migrants could arrive by end of 2016
The European Union is predicting that three million more migrants could arrive in the 28-nation bloc by the end of next year. More than 700,000 people have come to Europe seeking sanctuary or jobs so far this year, overwhelming reception centres and border authorities.
The European Union is predicting that three million more migrants could arrive in the 28-nation bloc by the end of next year. More than 700,000 people have come to Europe seeking sanctuary or jobs so far this year, overwhelming reception centres and border authorities.
Netanyahu's new media adviser said Obama's Iran policy is 'modern anti-Semitism'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's choice to serve as the next chief media adviser...posted...on his Facebook page...he refers to US President Barack Obama's response to the premier's Iran speech in Congress as "modern anti-Semitism." Ran Baratz...once criticized Obama for the president's response to the prime minister's planned speech before Congress against the Iran nuclear deal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's choice to serve as the next chief media adviser...posted...on his Facebook page...he refers to US President Barack Obama's response to the premier's Iran speech in Congress as "modern anti-Semitism." Ran Baratz...once criticized Obama for the president's response to the prime minister's planned speech before Congress against the Iran nuclear deal.