Decision Imminent for Green Beret Who Confronted Afghan Child Rapist
A decision is imminent regarding whether Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland will be kicked out of the Army for confronting an Afghan child rapist while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.
A decision is imminent regarding whether Sgt. 1st Class Charles Martland will be kicked out of the Army for confronting an Afghan child rapist while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.
Electron state-changing device could be used in quantum computing
An international team of researchers has found a way to control the spin of electrons – from a normal state to excited and back again – in a silicon-based material, and in the process to get them to release microwave photons.
China: Sanctions won't resolve North Korea tensionsAn international team of researchers has found a way to control the spin of electrons – from a normal state to excited and back again – in a silicon-based material, and in the process to get them to release microwave photons.
China is voicing concerns after U.S. President Barack Obama signed a bill imposing tougher sanctions on North Korea. The bill, which aims to cut the last remaining lifelines to Pyongyang's nuclear weapons and missile technology, will blacklist third-party individuals and entities that engage in North Korea trade. ‘I would eat my shoe’: McAfee tells FBI he can open San Bernardino iPhone for free
John McAfee, a computer security pioneer, has offered to crack a phone belong to a San Bernardino shooter free of charge in just three weeks – if the agency drops its “back door” order to Apple, which he says is “the beginning of the end of the US.”
Germany says Syria ceasefire talks to take place this afternoon
BERLIN - A task force set up to discuss a planned cessation of hostilities in Syria will meet for the first time in Geneva on Friday afternoon, the German foreign ministry said.
BERLIN - A task force set up to discuss a planned cessation of hostilities in Syria will meet for the first time in Geneva on Friday afternoon, the German foreign ministry said.
Franklin Graham to Pope: 'Build a Bridge to Donald Trump'
The Rev. Franklin Graham Thursday suggested that Pope Francis "build a bridge" to Republican front-runner Donald Trump because "who knows where he may be this time next year."
The Rev. Franklin Graham Thursday suggested that Pope Francis "build a bridge" to Republican front-runner Donald Trump because "who knows where he may be this time next year."
Pope rebuffed after attack on Trump, immigration stance
Pope Francis’ criticism of Donald Trump on Thursday prompted a stinging response by conservative pundits and brought Republican rivals to the billionaire presidential candidate’s defense. The head of the Roman Catholic church gave into temptation and got political at the conclusion of a trip to Mexico.
Pope Francis’ criticism of Donald Trump on Thursday prompted a stinging response by conservative pundits and brought Republican rivals to the billionaire presidential candidate’s defense. The head of the Roman Catholic church gave into temptation and got political at the conclusion of a trip to Mexico.
MAGNETIC EXPLOSION ON THE SUN
A magnetic filament snaking across the sun's southern hemisphere exploded during the late hours of Feb. 18th. Debris flew away from the sun in the form of a coronal mass ejection (CME), but the storm cloud does not appear to be heading for Earth.
A magnetic filament snaking across the sun's southern hemisphere exploded during the late hours of Feb. 18th. Debris flew away from the sun in the form of a coronal mass ejection (CME), but the storm cloud does not appear to be heading for Earth.
Hold Up, Did We Just Crack Time Travel?
This detection supports Einstein’s general theory of relativity in a way that revolutionizes scientific understanding of how space and time behave in extreme environments, and astrophysics will never be the same. That includes mankind’s pursuit of time travel.
This detection supports Einstein’s general theory of relativity in a way that revolutionizes scientific understanding of how space and time behave in extreme environments, and astrophysics will never be the same. That includes mankind’s pursuit of time travel.
Small Earthquake Rattles New Jersey Town
A small earthquake shook a New Jersey community Thursday evening, prompting concerned residents to call 911.
A small earthquake shook a New Jersey community Thursday evening, prompting concerned residents to call 911.
UK's Labour probes alleged anti-Semitic behavior at Oxford student club
The national student organization of Britain's Labour party has opened an investigation into allegations of anti-Semitis behavior among the members of Oxford University's Labour students club. According to witnesses, members of the organization expressed support for Hamas and sang songs praising missile attacks on Tel Aviv, among other things.
The national student organization of Britain's Labour party has opened an investigation into allegations of anti-Semitis behavior among the members of Oxford University's Labour students club. According to witnesses, members of the organization expressed support for Hamas and sang songs praising missile attacks on Tel Aviv, among other things.
South Florida Jewish Community Concerned Over Bizarre Encounters
South Florida’s Jewish community is on edge over the odd behavior of two women. “These two people came into one of the temples in the community. One, if not two, walked inside the temple,” said Yona Lunger of the two Middle Eastern women in question. ...“Showing the Koran, asking certain questions that raised concerns, enough to alert the police department,” said Lunger.
South Florida’s Jewish community is on edge over the odd behavior of two women. “These two people came into one of the temples in the community. One, if not two, walked inside the temple,” said Yona Lunger of the two Middle Eastern women in question. ...“Showing the Koran, asking certain questions that raised concerns, enough to alert the police department,” said Lunger.
'Consequences' for the US if it quits Paris climate deal
The US faces "diplomatic consequences" if a new President decides to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. American climate envoy Todd Stern said the reaction would be far greater than when the US left the Kyoto Protocol under President Bush. Many countries are worried that a Republican victory in November's presidential election would see the US walk away from the landmark Paris deal.
The US faces "diplomatic consequences" if a new President decides to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement. American climate envoy Todd Stern said the reaction would be far greater than when the US left the Kyoto Protocol under President Bush. Many countries are worried that a Republican victory in November's presidential election would see the US walk away from the landmark Paris deal.
IS increases use of child soldiers, says US report
The number of children who have died fighting for so-called Islamic State (IS) in the last year is nearly twice the previous estimate, a report says. Researchers at Georgia State University tracked IS propaganda and eulogies over 13 months. The propaganda claimed 89 boys aged eight to 18 had been killed fighting in a number of different combat roles.
The number of children who have died fighting for so-called Islamic State (IS) in the last year is nearly twice the previous estimate, a report says. Researchers at Georgia State University tracked IS propaganda and eulogies over 13 months. The propaganda claimed 89 boys aged eight to 18 had been killed fighting in a number of different combat roles.
Barack Obama imposes new North Korea sanctions
President Obama has signed off new expanded sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear programme, weeks after it launched a long-range rocket. The country has refused to stop its nuclear programme and the bill was easily passed last week by Congress. The sanctions attempt to cut off money North Korea needed to develop miniaturised nuclear warheads.
President Obama has signed off new expanded sanctions on North Korea over its nuclear programme, weeks after it launched a long-range rocket. The country has refused to stop its nuclear programme and the bill was easily passed last week by Congress. The sanctions attempt to cut off money North Korea needed to develop miniaturised nuclear warheads.
Islamic State: Bombing strikes militants in Libya
The New York Times newspaper cited an anonymous official saying US planes had carried out the air strikes. It said the target was a top Tunisian jihadist linked to two terror attacks last year, including a resort shooting that killed 30 British nationals. Recent reports say top IS commanders - followed by many fighters - have moved to Libya from Iraq and Syria.
The New York Times newspaper cited an anonymous official saying US planes had carried out the air strikes. It said the target was a top Tunisian jihadist linked to two terror attacks last year, including a resort shooting that killed 30 British nationals. Recent reports say top IS commanders - followed by many fighters - have moved to Libya from Iraq and Syria.
Syrian opposition leader pushes for buffer zone near Israel border
Visiting Syrian opposition leader Kamal al-Labwani called on Thursday for a small safe zone to be created near Israel’s border in Syria. Asked if he really has enough power on the ground in Syria to create a buffer zone, Labwani told The Jerusalem Post that the goal is “to protect civilians and some military groups could be able to cooperate with me.”
Visiting Syrian opposition leader Kamal al-Labwani called on Thursday for a small safe zone to be created near Israel’s border in Syria. Asked if he really has enough power on the ground in Syria to create a buffer zone, Labwani told The Jerusalem Post that the goal is “to protect civilians and some military groups could be able to cooperate with me.”
Palestinian leader gives wife-beating tips on Gaza TV
A top spiritual leader in the Palestinian territory of Gaza told a television audience last week how and when men can beat their wives, advising not to hit them in a way that “makes the face ugly.”
A top spiritual leader in the Palestinian territory of Gaza told a television audience last week how and when men can beat their wives, advising not to hit them in a way that “makes the face ugly.”
Matt Drudge slams ‘media cover-up’ of Hillary Clinton’s declining health
Drudge Report creator Matt Drudge slammed what he called a “media cover-up” of Hillary Clinton’s “flaring hypothyroidism” after the Democratic presidential candidate suffered another coughing fit on the campaign trail.
Drudge Report creator Matt Drudge slammed what he called a “media cover-up” of Hillary Clinton’s “flaring hypothyroidism” after the Democratic presidential candidate suffered another coughing fit on the campaign trail.
Syrian rebels say reinforcements get free passage via Turkey
Syrian rebels have brought at least 2,000 reinforcements through Turkey in the past week to bolster the fight against Kurdish-led militias north of Aleppo, rebel sources said on Thursday.
Syrian rebels have brought at least 2,000 reinforcements through Turkey in the past week to bolster the fight against Kurdish-led militias north of Aleppo, rebel sources said on Thursday.
US: Russian fighter jet sale to Iran would violate arms ban
The Obama administration said Thursday that a proposed Russian sale of fighter jets to Iran would violate a U.N. arms embargo on Tehran, setting up another standoff related to last year's nuclear negotiations. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said transferring the Sukhoi-30 jets, comparable to American F-15E fighter bombers, requires the U.N. Security Council's approval.
The Obama administration said Thursday that a proposed Russian sale of fighter jets to Iran would violate a U.N. arms embargo on Tehran, setting up another standoff related to last year's nuclear negotiations. State Department spokesman Mark Toner said transferring the Sukhoi-30 jets, comparable to American F-15E fighter bombers, requires the U.N. Security Council's approval.
Palestinians kill Israeli in West Bank supermarket
Two Palestinian teenagers wielding knives fatally stabbed an Israeli and seriously wounded another at a supermarket in the West Bank on Thursday before they were shot and wounded by an Israeli bystander, the military said.
Two Palestinian teenagers wielding knives fatally stabbed an Israeli and seriously wounded another at a supermarket in the West Bank on Thursday before they were shot and wounded by an Israeli bystander, the military said.
Apple vs. the FBI: Here's where everyone stands
You might have heard: The U.S. government wants Apple to unlock an iPhone 5C that belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook. The order, handed down by a U.S. magistrate judge, demands Apple (AAPL) write new software that would help the FBI get around the passcode so it can search the phone for evidence. And Apple isn't playing ball.
You might have heard: The U.S. government wants Apple to unlock an iPhone 5C that belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook. The order, handed down by a U.S. magistrate judge, demands Apple (AAPL) write new software that would help the FBI get around the passcode so it can search the phone for evidence. And Apple isn't playing ball.