BRUTAL gales and torrential downpours will kick off a turbulent run up to one of the warmest Christmases ever.
Russia will DESTROY ISIS with NUCLEAR cruise missiles if necessary warns Putin
PUTIN has said today that he will continue to improve Russia's nuclear arsenal in a bid to deter potential threats to his country - including arming cruise missiles with nukes to destroy ISIS.
PUTIN has said today that he will continue to improve Russia's nuclear arsenal in a bid to deter potential threats to his country - including arming cruise missiles with nukes to destroy ISIS.
Pope determined to reform Vatican govt
Pope Francis said Monday that reform of the Curia, the Church's governing body, would "move forward with determination, clarity and firm resolve", during his annual address to cardinals, bishops and priests running the Holy See.
Pope Francis said Monday that reform of the Curia, the Church's governing body, would "move forward with determination, clarity and firm resolve", during his annual address to cardinals, bishops and priests running the Holy See.
Free Syrian Army Claims Killing of Hezbollah’s Samir Kuntar – ‘Not Israel’
The FSA vowed Monday in its statement to Arab media that it would also target other Hezbollah fighters in future attacks, the Lebanon-based Daily Star reported. The group explained in a video that Hezbollah blamed Israel for the strike in order to avoid upsetting fellow terrorists – “the morale of its mercenaries” – according to the Lebanese Naharnet website. Hezbollah would rather have lost a skirmish to Israel than to the FSA, the opposition force said.
The FSA vowed Monday in its statement to Arab media that it would also target other Hezbollah fighters in future attacks, the Lebanon-based Daily Star reported. The group explained in a video that Hezbollah blamed Israel for the strike in order to avoid upsetting fellow terrorists – “the morale of its mercenaries” – according to the Lebanese Naharnet website. Hezbollah would rather have lost a skirmish to Israel than to the FSA, the opposition force said.
First Step to Annexation? The Real Reason Turkey Sent Troops to Iraq
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to take advantage of the power vacuum in northern Iraq to create a proto-state loyal to Ankara, if not annex this territory, defense analyst Stanislav Ivanov wrote for New Eastern Outlook.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to take advantage of the power vacuum in northern Iraq to create a proto-state loyal to Ankara, if not annex this territory, defense analyst Stanislav Ivanov wrote for New Eastern Outlook.
U.S. college prof: Christians 'filthy' in eyes of Allah
Christians are “filthy” in the sight of Allah and worthy of being looted and slaughtered “in a time of jihad,” according to an American imam and professor of religious studies at a prestigious private college in Tennessee.
Christians are “filthy” in the sight of Allah and worthy of being looted and slaughtered “in a time of jihad,” according to an American imam and professor of religious studies at a prestigious private college in Tennessee.
Franklin Graham Says Hijab-Wearing Wheaton Prof. Wrong About God, Christians and Muslims
"Can you believe this Wheaton College professor who says she's going to wear a hijab for the holidays this year to show solidarity with Islam? Shame on her! She said that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. Well she is absolutely wrong — she obviously doesn't know her Bible and she doesn't know Islam," Graham wrote...
"Can you believe this Wheaton College professor who says she's going to wear a hijab for the holidays this year to show solidarity with Islam? Shame on her! She said that Muslims and Christians worship the same God. Well she is absolutely wrong — she obviously doesn't know her Bible and she doesn't know Islam," Graham wrote...
David's Sling passes final round of tests
Air defense system, capable of intercepting medium-range missiles, low-flying aircraft or cruise missiles, is now on course for deployment within the next four months.
Air defense system, capable of intercepting medium-range missiles, low-flying aircraft or cruise missiles, is now on course for deployment within the next four months.
Tech and Banking Giants Ditch Bitcoin for Their Own Blockchain
Several major companies from across both the technology and financial industries—including IBM, Intel, and Cisco as well as the London Stock Exchange Group and big-name banks JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and State Street—have joined forces to create an alternative to the blockchain, the global online ledger that underpins the bitcoin digital currency. The blockchain is essentially a database that runs across a worldwide network of independent machines—a database that’s controlled by no single entity but can still reliably track the exchange of assets, thanks to some nifty mathematics.
Several major companies from across both the technology and financial industries—including IBM, Intel, and Cisco as well as the London Stock Exchange Group and big-name banks JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, and State Street—have joined forces to create an alternative to the blockchain, the global online ledger that underpins the bitcoin digital currency. The blockchain is essentially a database that runs across a worldwide network of independent machines—a database that’s controlled by no single entity but can still reliably track the exchange of assets, thanks to some nifty mathematics.
Driver plows onto Las Vegas Strip sidewalk 'like bowling ball', one dead
One person was killed and dozens were injured on Sunday night when a woman deliberately drove her car onto a crowded sidewalk on the Las Vegas Strip, police said, near the hotel where the Miss Universe beauty pageant was being held.
One person was killed and dozens were injured on Sunday night when a woman deliberately drove her car onto a crowded sidewalk on the Las Vegas Strip, police said, near the hotel where the Miss Universe beauty pageant was being held.
French defense chief to ask Russia to step up anti-ISIS ops
Ahead of his visit to Moscow on Monday, the French defense minister told journalists Paris would ask Russia to increase its action against Islamic State, and would offer intelligence sharing and plans for a joint vision on combating terrorist groups in Syria.
Ahead of his visit to Moscow on Monday, the French defense minister told journalists Paris would ask Russia to increase its action against Islamic State, and would offer intelligence sharing and plans for a joint vision on combating terrorist groups in Syria.
GEOMAGNETIC STORM
A G1-class geomagnetic storm is in progress on Dec. 21st as Earth moves through the wake of a CME that struck our planet's magnetic field Saturday.
A G1-class geomagnetic storm is in progress on Dec. 21st as Earth moves through the wake of a CME that struck our planet's magnetic field Saturday.
Evangelical Beliefs on Israel Match Prophetic Doomsday Scenarios
Brookings Institute, a Washington DC-based think tank, recently released the results of their survey entitled American Attitudes Toward the Middle East and Israel. Among the more noteworthy results of their survey are two findings related to Evangelical Christian beliefs about Israel and the End of Days.
Brookings Institute, a Washington DC-based think tank, recently released the results of their survey entitled American Attitudes Toward the Middle East and Israel. Among the more noteworthy results of their survey are two findings related to Evangelical Christian beliefs about Israel and the End of Days.
Tawau rattled by tremor from 6.2 magnitude Indonesia quake
The tremors of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 2.47am, were also felt in several other east coast districts, such as Kunak, Semporna and Lahad Datu, said Tawau Fire and Rescue Department chief Mohd Razali Ag Ahmad.
The tremors of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake, which occurred at 2.47am, were also felt in several other east coast districts, such as Kunak, Semporna and Lahad Datu, said Tawau Fire and Rescue Department chief Mohd Razali Ag Ahmad.
3.1M Earthquake Strikes Newport Beach Area
According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s incident page, the temblor was centered about 3 miles east of Newport Beach, 3 miles south southeast of Costa Mesa and 7 miles southwest of Irvine. The temblor, which struck at 3:22 p.m., was felt by more than 1,650 residents in Costa Mesa, Tustin, Irvine and beyond.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey’s incident page, the temblor was centered about 3 miles east of Newport Beach, 3 miles south southeast of Costa Mesa and 7 miles southwest of Irvine. The temblor, which struck at 3:22 p.m., was felt by more than 1,650 residents in Costa Mesa, Tustin, Irvine and beyond.
Prominent Catholic High School In Detroit Now Offers Muslim Prayer Room
A prestigious Catholic high school in a ritzy, estate-filled suburb of Detroit now features a prayer room for Muslim students to pray. The school is Brother Rice High School, an all-boys bastion affiliated with the Congregation of Christian Brothers in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., reports Detroit Fox station WJBK.
A prestigious Catholic high school in a ritzy, estate-filled suburb of Detroit now features a prayer room for Muslim students to pray. The school is Brother Rice High School, an all-boys bastion affiliated with the Congregation of Christian Brothers in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., reports Detroit Fox station WJBK.
Apple CEO opposes government back door to encryption
Apple CEO Tim Cook is defending his opposition to providing intelligence agencies with back doors to access encrypted information on his company’s products. In the wake of the Paris terrorist attack, in which assailants are believed to have used encrypted devices to avoid government surveillance, politicians and law enforcement agencies have called for measures to prevent tech companies from fully encrypting users’ communications.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is defending his opposition to providing intelligence agencies with back doors to access encrypted information on his company’s products. In the wake of the Paris terrorist attack, in which assailants are believed to have used encrypted devices to avoid government surveillance, politicians and law enforcement agencies have called for measures to prevent tech companies from fully encrypting users’ communications.
Slovenia rejects gay marriage in referendum
Slovenians have rejected same-sex marriage by a large margin in a referendum. Almost two-thirds of voters said no to a bill that defined marriage as a union between two consenting adults. ...But MPs from the United Left party, which initially proposed the change in the law, said the result was a temporary setback. "It's not over yet. Sooner or later the law will be accepted...
Slovenians have rejected same-sex marriage by a large margin in a referendum. Almost two-thirds of voters said no to a bill that defined marriage as a union between two consenting adults. ...But MPs from the United Left party, which initially proposed the change in the law, said the result was a temporary setback. "It's not over yet. Sooner or later the law will be accepted...
Homes destroyed in Australia bushfires
Twelve Australian families have lost their homes to bushfires near Melbourne, days ahead of Christmas. Fire authorities are also warning of dangerous hot and windy conditions on Christmas and Boxing Day. Crews were still tackling a blaze at Scotsburn, west of the city, for a third day on Monday.
Twelve Australian families have lost their homes to bushfires near Melbourne, days ahead of Christmas. Fire authorities are also warning of dangerous hot and windy conditions on Christmas and Boxing Day. Crews were still tackling a blaze at Scotsburn, west of the city, for a third day on Monday.
Netanyahu to Albanian PM: Our friendship goes back to Albania protecting Jews from Nazis
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday morning upon his arrival for a two-day visit to Israel. The leaders signed...a friendship...and a mutual cooperation agreement... Netanyahu noted that...the friendship...goes back much farther. During the Holocaust Albania stood by the Jews and refused to turn them over to the Nazis, said Netanyahu.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greeted the Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday morning upon his arrival for a two-day visit to Israel. The leaders signed...a friendship...and a mutual cooperation agreement... Netanyahu noted that...the friendship...goes back much farther. During the Holocaust Albania stood by the Jews and refused to turn them over to the Nazis, said Netanyahu.
Israel completes trial of David's Sling which can destroy missiles over enemy territory
The Defense Ministry and Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency completed on Monday the last phase of trials for the David's Sling air defense system, and the Israel Air Force is expected to take possession of the system in the first quarter of 2016. The trials occurred in recent days in southern Israel, and were led by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which is developing David's Sling, together with the US defense company Raytheon.
The Defense Ministry and Pentagon's Missile Defense Agency completed on Monday the last phase of trials for the David's Sling air defense system, and the Israel Air Force is expected to take possession of the system in the first quarter of 2016. The trials occurred in recent days in southern Israel, and were led by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which is developing David's Sling, together with the US defense company Raytheon.
This Poll Shows How Christians in America Really Feel About Homosexuality
A new Pew Research Center survey suggests that growing numbers of Christians have come around on homosexuality, with a full 54% of all Christians agreeing that "homosexuality should be accepted, rather than discouraged, by society."
A new Pew Research Center survey suggests that growing numbers of Christians have come around on homosexuality, with a full 54% of all Christians agreeing that "homosexuality should be accepted, rather than discouraged, by society."
Iran: Changes to US visa waiver program contradict nuke deal
Changes to a U.S. visa waiver program that impose travel restrictions on those who visit Iran contradict the landmark nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday.
Changes to a U.S. visa waiver program that impose travel restrictions on those who visit Iran contradict the landmark nuclear agreement between Tehran and world powers, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday.
Dozens killed in suspected Russian strikes
At least 43 people have been killed in a series of air strikes believed to have been carried out by Russian planes in the Syrian city of Idlib, according to activists and residents.
At least 43 people have been killed in a series of air strikes believed to have been carried out by Russian planes in the Syrian city of Idlib, according to activists and residents.
Fire traded over Israel-Lebanon border after militant's death
Fire has been traded over the Israel-Lebanon border hours after a Lebanese militant was killed in a rocket strike in Syria. The Israeli army said had fired artillery shells into southern Lebanon in response to rocket fire. There are no reports of injuries on either side. The exchange came after Samir Qantar was killed in a rocket strike near the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Fire has been traded over the Israel-Lebanon border hours after a Lebanese militant was killed in a rocket strike in Syria. The Israeli army said had fired artillery shells into southern Lebanon in response to rocket fire. There are no reports of injuries on either side. The exchange came after Samir Qantar was killed in a rocket strike near the Syrian capital, Damascus.
Putin: 'We don't want the USSR back but no one believes us'
Russia is not trying to bring back the USSR, President Vladimir Putin said in a documentary aired Sunday, but the problem is that "nobody wants to believe it".
Russia is not trying to bring back the USSR, President Vladimir Putin said in a documentary aired Sunday, but the problem is that "nobody wants to believe it".