UK condemns Muslim Brotherhood in break from Obama administration
A powerful report by the U.K. government accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of being sympathetic to terrorists and a risk to British national security, striking a contrast with the Obama administration’s more conciliatory approach – and fueling criticism that the U.S. government should wake up to the threat.
A powerful report by the U.K. government accuses the Muslim Brotherhood of being sympathetic to terrorists and a risk to British national security, striking a contrast with the Obama administration’s more conciliatory approach – and fueling criticism that the U.S. government should wake up to the threat.
When Obama leaves the White House
Many Israelis tend to see the source of all our troubles, the root of all evil, in Barack Hussein Obama. They tend to stress his middle name, Hussein, so that whoever has yet to understand will finally understand where the American president draws his outlook from. His middle name is enough to free the demons from their crypts.
Many Israelis tend to see the source of all our troubles, the root of all evil, in Barack Hussein Obama. They tend to stress his middle name, Hussein, so that whoever has yet to understand will finally understand where the American president draws his outlook from. His middle name is enough to free the demons from their crypts.
Pope calls in Christmas message for unity against militant atrocities
Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that he said were causing immense suffering in many countries.
Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that he said were causing immense suffering in many countries.
Hezbollah TV: Buses arrive to take 2,000 Syrian Islamist fighters out of south Damascus
Two thousand Syrian Islamist fighters, including Islamic State and Nusra Front militants, were expected to be evacuated soon from besieged, rebel-held areas of southern Damascus in a deal brokered by the UN, Hezbollah TV station said on Friday.
Two thousand Syrian Islamist fighters, including Islamic State and Nusra Front militants, were expected to be evacuated soon from besieged, rebel-held areas of southern Damascus in a deal brokered by the UN, Hezbollah TV station said on Friday.
ISIS sanctions organ harvesting from living ‘apostates’… even if it kills them
Islamic State’s human organ harvesting is sanctioned by a fatwa issued last January, when the group’s Islamic scholars explained that internals of ‘apostates’ could be extracted from their bodies for the needs of Muslims, even if the ‘donors’ die. A document obtained by Reuters reveals that organs harvesting is charitable deed by codes of Islamic State (IS, former ISIS/ISIL), maintains IS’ Research and Fatwa Committee.
Islamic State’s human organ harvesting is sanctioned by a fatwa issued last January, when the group’s Islamic scholars explained that internals of ‘apostates’ could be extracted from their bodies for the needs of Muslims, even if the ‘donors’ die. A document obtained by Reuters reveals that organs harvesting is charitable deed by codes of Islamic State (IS, former ISIS/ISIL), maintains IS’ Research and Fatwa Committee.
Moderate earthquake, 5.1 mag was detected near Port-Olry in Vanuatu
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5.1 (ml/mb) was reported 56 kilometers (35 miles) from Port-Olry in Vanuatu on Friday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 121.41 km (75 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist).
A moderate earthquake with magnitude 5.1 (ml/mb) was reported 56 kilometers (35 miles) from Port-Olry in Vanuatu on Friday. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 121.41 km (75 miles). A tsunami warning has not been issued (Does not indicate if a tsunami actually did or will exist).
Earthquake swarm rattles Reno
A series of more than 30 earthquakes that rattled the Reno area over the past two days occurred on the most significant fault structure in the area, and scientists are monitoring for potentially bigger shock waves to follow, experts said Wednesday. No significant damage was reported.
A series of more than 30 earthquakes that rattled the Reno area over the past two days occurred on the most significant fault structure in the area, and scientists are monitoring for potentially bigger shock waves to follow, experts said Wednesday. No significant damage was reported.
Central Vietnamese province hit by quake series, with cause unknown
Five earthquakes have been recorded this month in a district of the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien-Hue, whose cause has yet to be clearly identified by experts.
Five earthquakes have been recorded this month in a district of the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien-Hue, whose cause has yet to be clearly identified by experts.
Series of earthquakes hits Indonesia’s Maluku Islands
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit West Halmahera regency, North Maluku province, followed by magnitude-5.9 tremors in West Southeast Maluku regency to the south.
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said a magnitude-5.1 earthquake hit West Halmahera regency, North Maluku province, followed by magnitude-5.9 tremors in West Southeast Maluku regency to the south.
Archbishop gives warning over IS threat to Christianity
Christianity faces "elimination" in the Middle East, the region where it began, the Archbishop of Canterbury is warning in his Christmas Day sermon. The Most Reverend Justin Welby says so-called Islamic State is "igniting a trail of fear, violence, hatred and determined oppression". He also brands IS as "a Herod of today" - a reference to the Biblical king at the time of Jesus's birth.
Christianity faces "elimination" in the Middle East, the region where it began, the Archbishop of Canterbury is warning in his Christmas Day sermon. The Most Reverend Justin Welby says so-called Islamic State is "igniting a trail of fear, violence, hatred and determined oppression". He also brands IS as "a Herod of today" - a reference to the Biblical king at the time of Jesus's birth.
Argentina floods force thousands to evacuate
At least 7,000 people have been evacuated in north-eastern Argentina as heavy rains cause rivers to swell. Those living close to the Uruguay River in Entre Rios province are reported to be among the worst affected. The mayor of the town of Concordia, on the border with Uruguay, was quoted as saying a quarter of the town was underwater.
At least 7,000 people have been evacuated in north-eastern Argentina as heavy rains cause rivers to swell. Those living close to the Uruguay River in Entre Rios province are reported to be among the worst affected. The mayor of the town of Concordia, on the border with Uruguay, was quoted as saying a quarter of the town was underwater.
Indian and Russian leaders praise partnership
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have proclaimed the partnership between their two countries as they signed defence, energy and other deals. President Putin announced that Russia would build a series of nuclear plants in India over the next two decades. He said work on the first two reactors was now in preparation.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have proclaimed the partnership between their two countries as they signed defence, energy and other deals. President Putin announced that Russia would build a series of nuclear plants in India over the next two decades. He said work on the first two reactors was now in preparation.
PA boosts security in Bethlehem amid concerns over ISIS Christmas attacks
Palestinian Authority security forces bolstered their presence in Bethlehem on Friday, amid concern over possible attacks targeting pilgrims and Palestinian Christians by Islamic State supporters during the Christmas holiday. According to Palestinian news agency Ma'an, the PA security force had been warned of the intention by radical Salafi activists of disturbing the order.
Palestinian Authority security forces bolstered their presence in Bethlehem on Friday, amid concern over possible attacks targeting pilgrims and Palestinian Christians by Islamic State supporters during the Christmas holiday. According to Palestinian news agency Ma'an, the PA security force had been warned of the intention by radical Salafi activists of disturbing the order.
UK Muslim schools may institute Jewish studies
The heads of a British network of Islamic schools has announced that it will recommend that its members institute classes in Judaic studies in order to “reciprocate” the country’s Chief Rabbi’s recent call for Jewish schools to educate their pupils about Islam.
The heads of a British network of Islamic schools has announced that it will recommend that its members institute classes in Judaic studies in order to “reciprocate” the country’s Chief Rabbi’s recent call for Jewish schools to educate their pupils about Islam.
Iran Hostage Crisis: Victims Get Compensation 36 Years Later
Thirty-six years after their capture, the Americans taken hostage in Tehran in 1979 are set to receive millions in compensation for their 444 days of captivity.
Thirty-six years after their capture, the Americans taken hostage in Tehran in 1979 are set to receive millions in compensation for their 444 days of captivity.
Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Eve Mass
In his Christmas Eve homily Thursday, Pope Francis noted the simplicity of Jesus' birth as he rebuked what he called societies' intoxication with consumerism, pleasure, abundance and wealth.
In his Christmas Eve homily Thursday, Pope Francis noted the simplicity of Jesus' birth as he rebuked what he called societies' intoxication with consumerism, pleasure, abundance and wealth.
About 100 'Black Christmas' protesters block shoppers on Mag Mile
Throngs of protesters descended Thursday on the Magnificent Mile, the city's busiest shopping district, in hopes of barring last-minute shoppers and disrupting commerce for local retailers to call attention to the 2014 fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald by a police officer.
Throngs of protesters descended Thursday on the Magnificent Mile, the city's busiest shopping district, in hopes of barring last-minute shoppers and disrupting commerce for local retailers to call attention to the 2014 fatal shooting of Laquan McDonald by a police officer.
As Islamic State threat mounts on its doorstep, Indonesia scours a jungle
Indonesian forces are mobilizing for a manhunt in steamy jungles on the far-flung island of Sulawesi to flush the country's most-wanted man from his hideout and deal a pre-emptive blow to Islamic State. The real threat could be much closer to home.
Indonesian forces are mobilizing for a manhunt in steamy jungles on the far-flung island of Sulawesi to flush the country's most-wanted man from his hideout and deal a pre-emptive blow to Islamic State. The real threat could be much closer to home.
Christmastime tornadoes ravage South; at least 14 killed
Instead of doing some last-minute shopping or wrapping gifts, families across the South spent Christmas Eve taking stock of their losses after an unusual outbreak of December tornadoes and other violent weather killed at least 14 people and damaged or destroyed dozens of homes.
Instead of doing some last-minute shopping or wrapping gifts, families across the South spent Christmas Eve taking stock of their losses after an unusual outbreak of December tornadoes and other violent weather killed at least 14 people and damaged or destroyed dozens of homes.
“And It’s Gone… It’s All Gone” – The One Gold Scandal That Goes To The Very Top
Long before Turkey was flagrantly arming and funding the CIA-created“terrorist organization” known as ISIS, there was another, far more elaborate way in which Turkey was flaunting international sanctions against an ostracized state – in this case Iran – which involved an epic gold smuggling triangle of Hollywood-thriller proportions, all made possible thanks to the United Arab Emirate city of Dubai.
Long before Turkey was flagrantly arming and funding the CIA-created“terrorist organization” known as ISIS, there was another, far more elaborate way in which Turkey was flaunting international sanctions against an ostracized state – in this case Iran – which involved an epic gold smuggling triangle of Hollywood-thriller proportions, all made possible thanks to the United Arab Emirate city of Dubai.