Rare Full Moon to Light Up the Skies This Christmas
This year, those who celebrate Christmas will receive a rare treat from the Heavens: for the first time since 1977, a full moon will rise on Christmas, illuminating the night sky. The full moon will peak just as Christmas Day begins: 6:11 a.m. EST on December 25....
This year, those who celebrate Christmas will receive a rare treat from the Heavens: for the first time since 1977, a full moon will rise on Christmas, illuminating the night sky. The full moon will peak just as Christmas Day begins: 6:11 a.m. EST on December 25....
China says tech firms have nothing to fear from anti-terror law
Technology companies have nothing to fear from China's new anti-terrorism law which aims to prevent and probe terror activities and does not affect their copyright, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday... The draft anti-terrorism law has caused concern in Western capitals as it could require technology firms to install "back doors" in products or to hand over sensitive information such as encryption keys to the government.
Technology companies have nothing to fear from China's new anti-terrorism law which aims to prevent and probe terror activities and does not affect their copyright, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday... The draft anti-terrorism law has caused concern in Western capitals as it could require technology firms to install "back doors" in products or to hand over sensitive information such as encryption keys to the government.
Syria conflict: Government 'ready to attend peace talks'
Syria's government is prepared to take part in UN-brokered peace talks aimed at finding a political solution to the four-year conflict in the country. Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said it would be "ready as soon as we receive a list of the opposition delegation". The warring parties and the world powers backing them have to agree on which rebel groups will be designated as "terrorists" and not represented.
Syria's government is prepared to take part in UN-brokered peace talks aimed at finding a political solution to the four-year conflict in the country. Foreign Minister Walid Muallem said it would be "ready as soon as we receive a list of the opposition delegation". The warring parties and the world powers backing them have to agree on which rebel groups will be designated as "terrorists" and not represented.
German migrant crisis: Arson suspected in refugee home fires
Twelve people were hurt, including seven teenagers, when fires broke out at two neighbouring refugee hostels in the south German region of Bavaria. A man was arrested after the fires at Wasserstein and police suspect arson. No-one in the hostels was badly hurt. More than a million refugees and migrants have arrived in Germany this year, and for most their first stop has been in Bavaria.
Twelve people were hurt, including seven teenagers, when fires broke out at two neighbouring refugee hostels in the south German region of Bavaria. A man was arrested after the fires at Wasserstein and police suspect arson. No-one in the hostels was badly hurt. More than a million refugees and migrants have arrived in Germany this year, and for most their first stop has been in Bavaria.
Beijing security: 'Possible threat to Westerners' governments warn
The UK and US governments have issued a warning about possible threats against Westerners in the Chinese capital Beijing on or around Christmas Day. British and US officials say they have received information of possible threats in Sanlitun, which is a busy bar and shopping district. The Australian and French governments have also urged their citizens to remain vigilant.
The UK and US governments have issued a warning about possible threats against Westerners in the Chinese capital Beijing on or around Christmas Day. British and US officials say they have received information of possible threats in Sanlitun, which is a busy bar and shopping district. The Australian and French governments have also urged their citizens to remain vigilant.
Iran urges China to join fight against ISIS
China should play a more active role in fighting Islamic State, a senior figure in a body that advises Iran's Supreme Leader said on Thursday, according to the country's Fars news agency. China relies on the Middle East for oil supplies, but tends to leave diplomacy there to other permanent members of the UN Security Council -- the United States, Britain, France and Russia.
China should play a more active role in fighting Islamic State, a senior figure in a body that advises Iran's Supreme Leader said on Thursday, according to the country's Fars news agency. China relies on the Middle East for oil supplies, but tends to leave diplomacy there to other permanent members of the UN Security Council -- the United States, Britain, France and Russia.
Pope REFUSES to wear bullet proof vest for Christmas speech amid ISIS threat
..the Pope's spokesman said the pontiff was aware of threats made by ISIS against him but was "not afraid" of the sick Daesh fighters. He said Pope Francis is also refusing to have alterations made to his Popemobile to protect himself during this year's Christmas Day message.
..the Pope's spokesman said the pontiff was aware of threats made by ISIS against him but was "not afraid" of the sick Daesh fighters. He said Pope Francis is also refusing to have alterations made to his Popemobile to protect himself during this year's Christmas Day message.
Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders, of the ancient world to return
Now architects plan to build a new monument, albeit one five times larger than the original. The new Colossus will straddle the two outer piers of the harbour. Facing the Aegean, it will clutch a huge beacon in its raised right hand which will be visible not only to passing ships, but as far as the Turkish coast, 35 miles away.
Now architects plan to build a new monument, albeit one five times larger than the original. The new Colossus will straddle the two outer piers of the harbour. Facing the Aegean, it will clutch a huge beacon in its raised right hand which will be visible not only to passing ships, but as far as the Turkish coast, 35 miles away.
Get Out your Knives: MK Smotrich Bill Lets Jews Pray on Temple Mount
MK Bezalel Smotrich (Bayit Yehudi) on Wednesday submitted a bill permitting Jews to pray on Temple Mount, altering the present status quo arrangement in which Jews are allowed to visit the site but not pray.
MK Bezalel Smotrich (Bayit Yehudi) on Wednesday submitted a bill permitting Jews to pray on Temple Mount, altering the present status quo arrangement in which Jews are allowed to visit the site but not pray.
U.S. mayor calls Obama 'Muslim,' stands firm as critics rage
"Michelle Obama and her Muslim partner have destroyed the fabric of democracy that was so very hard fought for,” Bench wrote in one response to a friend’s comment. Another said Obama “destroyed world relationships.” The mayor was asked on his page why he called Obama a Muslim. He replied that many Americans do not believe the president is a Christian.“I have huge respect for the office of the president, but no respect for the current administration,” Hagen told Fox 21.
"Michelle Obama and her Muslim partner have destroyed the fabric of democracy that was so very hard fought for,” Bench wrote in one response to a friend’s comment. Another said Obama “destroyed world relationships.” The mayor was asked on his page why he called Obama a Muslim. He replied that many Americans do not believe the president is a Christian.“I have huge respect for the office of the president, but no respect for the current administration,” Hagen told Fox 21.
Christians in Bethlehem mark Christmas amid violence
Christian faithful from around the world are descending on the biblical city of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve celebrations at the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
Christian faithful from around the world are descending on the biblical city of Bethlehem for Christmas Eve celebrations at the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
'Large & extremely dangerous:' 7 dead after 21 tornadoes sweep through South, Midwest
At least seven people, including a child, were killed after at least 21 tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest of the United States. Forty others were injured by the powerful twisters, with two people still missing.
At least seven people, including a child, were killed after at least 21 tornadoes swept through the South and Midwest of the United States. Forty others were injured by the powerful twisters, with two people still missing.
Woman with swine flu dies in Petah Tikva hospital; 4 people with disease treated in South
A woman with pre-existing medical conditions died of the H1N1 strain of the flu known as the swine flu at the Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva on Thursday and four women with the disease were being treated at Soroka Uinversity Medical Center in Beersheba.
A woman with pre-existing medical conditions died of the H1N1 strain of the flu known as the swine flu at the Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva on Thursday and four women with the disease were being treated at Soroka Uinversity Medical Center in Beersheba.
Temple Mount in Jewish hands? The Egyptian intellectual who handed over al-Aksa
Ziedan sat in the Egyptian CBC studios and explained at length to his host why, in his opinion, Muslim claims over al-Aksa mosque in Jerusalem are baseless. The CBC interviewer, Khairy Ramadan, challenged Zieden while taking in his words eagerly. At the end of a two-hour long session, the well-known Egyptian intellectual Ziedan stepped out of the studio into the fresh air and began his journey home to Alexandria.
Ziedan sat in the Egyptian CBC studios and explained at length to his host why, in his opinion, Muslim claims over al-Aksa mosque in Jerusalem are baseless. The CBC interviewer, Khairy Ramadan, challenged Zieden while taking in his words eagerly. At the end of a two-hour long session, the well-known Egyptian intellectual Ziedan stepped out of the studio into the fresh air and began his journey home to Alexandria.
Shin Bet: Jewish extremists seek to overthrow Israel's gov't and crown a king
The organization added that the terror cell's vision is "overthrowing the government of Israel through violent means (including the murder of Palestinians), starting a rebellion in order to crown a king......
The organization added that the terror cell's vision is "overthrowing the government of Israel through violent means (including the murder of Palestinians), starting a rebellion in order to crown a king......
CHRISTMAS FULL MOON
the Moon will be full on Christmas. The last time the full Moon fell on Dec. 25th was 1977, and it won't happen again until 2034. That makes the Christmas Full Moon of 2015 a rare event. Enjoy the holiday moonlight. [
the Moon will be full on Christmas. The last time the full Moon fell on Dec. 25th was 1977, and it won't happen again until 2034. That makes the Christmas Full Moon of 2015 a rare event. Enjoy the holiday moonlight. [
Hundreds of civilians killed in Russian airstrikes in Syria — Amnesty
Russia's air campaign in Syria has killed hundreds of civilians and caused massive destruction in residential areas, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty International.
Russia's air campaign in Syria has killed hundreds of civilians and caused massive destruction in residential areas, according to a report released Wednesday by Amnesty International.
Burmese pair to be executed for murder of British backpackers in Thai paradise
Two Burmese men have been sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering two British backpackers on a Thai resort island in 2014.
Two Burmese men have been sentenced to death after being found guilty of murdering two British backpackers on a Thai resort island in 2014.
Somalia banned Christmas and New Year’s — even though it celebrates neither. Here’s why.
The government of Somalia has banned Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, calling them “contrary to Islamic culture” and citing such festivities as potential targets for terrorists.
The government of Somalia has banned Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, calling them “contrary to Islamic culture” and citing such festivities as potential targets for terrorists.
Black Lives Matter protest snarls Minneapolis-St. Paul airport
Several hundred Black Lives Matter activists shut down at least one terminal at the Minneapolis-St.Paul International airport Wednesday for about two hours in an afternoon of protest that began miles away at the huge Mall of America.
Several hundred Black Lives Matter activists shut down at least one terminal at the Minneapolis-St.Paul International airport Wednesday for about two hours in an afternoon of protest that began miles away at the huge Mall of America.
Two Israelis, two Palestinian attackers killed in Jerusalem
Two Palestinians went on a stabbing spree along a popular walkway in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing one person, and were then shot dead by Israeli security forces in what police described as a terrorist attack.
Two Palestinians went on a stabbing spree along a popular walkway in Jerusalem on Wednesday, killing one person, and were then shot dead by Israeli security forces in what police described as a terrorist attack.
Boy Among 7 Dead, 40 Injured in Tornado and Severe Storm Outbreak
Storms and tornadoes hit the south Wednesday afternoon, leaving at least seven dead -- including a 7-year-old boy -- and injuring at least 40 more while leveling homes and causing other damage, according to officials and the National Weather Service.
Storms and tornadoes hit the south Wednesday afternoon, leaving at least seven dead -- including a 7-year-old boy -- and injuring at least 40 more while leveling homes and causing other damage, according to officials and the National Weather Service.