US Weather Update: At Least 3 Killed In Virginia As Storms Rip Through East Coast, Virginia Gov. Declares State Of EmergencyAt
least three people were killed in Waverly, Virginia, as a powerful
storm system ripped through the East Coast Wednesday, knocking out power
lines for several buildings and houses. A day before, the storm system
brought about two dozen tornadoes along the Gulf Coast, wrecking houses
in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida, killing three people and injuring
several others.
Czech health officials announce country's first Zika cases
PRAGUE - Czech health officials on Thursday announced the first cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in the Czech Republic, saying they would provide further details at a press conference later in the morning.
M5.4 quake rocks central region http://bit.ly/1QFY3pH
Czech health officials announce country's first Zika cases
PRAGUE - Czech health officials on Thursday announced the first cases of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in the Czech Republic, saying they would provide further details at a press conference later in the morning.
M5.4 quake rocks central region http://bit.ly/1QFY3pH
An
earthquake measuring 5.4 magnitude was felt in different parts of the
country at 3:07 pm on Wednesday afternoon.
According to the National Seismological Centre (NSC), the quake’s
epicentre was in Sindhupalchok district and it was felt in several parts
of the country, including Kathmandu....
Earthquakes hit Tri-Boro area for third time in four days
"While no one has been able to explain to us the increased frequency of seismic activity, no one has raised concerns, and we've been told there is nothing to be alarmed about," said Chimento. "According to the USGS, this activity is normal when you are located on a fault, and we're on the Ramapo Fault."
"While no one has been able to explain to us the increased frequency of seismic activity, no one has raised concerns, and we've been told there is nothing to be alarmed about," said Chimento. "According to the USGS, this activity is normal when you are located on a fault, and we're on the Ramapo Fault."
Moderate earthquake shakes California; no reported problems
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck near Wasco about 25 miles northwest of Bakersfield shortly after 4 p.m. The USGS described the quake as light and said it came at a depth of about 14 miles.
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude-4.8 earthquake struck near Wasco about 25 miles northwest of Bakersfield shortly after 4 p.m. The USGS described the quake as light and said it came at a depth of about 14 miles.
Large Earthquake Rattles Near Langston, Guthrie
Another large earthquake struck early Thursday morning in Oklahoma. A 4.0 quake shook the ground at 5:39 a.m. just four miles southwest of Langston, five miles east northeast of Guthrie and 18 miles north northeast of Edmond.
Another large earthquake struck early Thursday morning in Oklahoma. A 4.0 quake shook the ground at 5:39 a.m. just four miles southwest of Langston, five miles east northeast of Guthrie and 18 miles north northeast of Edmond.
China says its warships to join major U.S.-hosted naval drills
China on Thursday confirmed it would send warships to join a major U.S.-hosted naval drill this summer, even as tension between the world's two largest economies mounts over the South China Sea. The Rim of the Pacific exercise, known as RIMPAC, is billed as the world's largest international maritime exercise, held every two years in Hawaii in June and July.
China on Thursday confirmed it would send warships to join a major U.S.-hosted naval drill this summer, even as tension between the world's two largest economies mounts over the South China Sea. The Rim of the Pacific exercise, known as RIMPAC, is billed as the world's largest international maritime exercise, held every two years in Hawaii in June and July.
China stocks tumble more than 6 percent, post biggest 1-day loss in a month
China stocks tumbled more than 6 percent on Thursday, their biggest one-day loss in a month, as investors booked profits after the market's recent rebound and awaited policy cues from global leaders gathering in Shanghai for a G20 meeting. Traders and analysts cited a confluence of reasons for the slide in addition to profit-taking.
China stocks tumbled more than 6 percent on Thursday, their biggest one-day loss in a month, as investors booked profits after the market's recent rebound and awaited policy cues from global leaders gathering in Shanghai for a G20 meeting. Traders and analysts cited a confluence of reasons for the slide in addition to profit-taking.
Gov't freezes final aliyah of Ethiopian Jews over budgetary issues
Three months after the government approved a plan to bring the remaining members of the Falash Mura community from Ethiopia to Israel...was put on hold until a budget can be found for it. The director-general of the Prime Minister's Office, Eli Groner, sent an email to the team in charge of the plan's implementation...over 9,000 people still waiting in Ethiopia will be suspended until...fund[s]..are allocated.
Three months after the government approved a plan to bring the remaining members of the Falash Mura community from Ethiopia to Israel...was put on hold until a budget can be found for it. The director-general of the Prime Minister's Office, Eli Groner, sent an email to the team in charge of the plan's implementation...over 9,000 people still waiting in Ethiopia will be suspended until...fund[s]..are allocated.
Netanyahu: Even after nuclear deal, Iran still funds terrorism
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday slammed Iran's announcement that it will pay thousands of dollars to families of Palestinian terrorists who were killed while committing attacks, or whose homes were demolished. "This shows that Iran, even after the nuclear agreement, is continuing to aid terrorism, including Palestinian terrorism, Hezbollah terrorism and its assistance to Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday slammed Iran's announcement that it will pay thousands of dollars to families of Palestinian terrorists who were killed while committing attacks, or whose homes were demolished. "This shows that Iran, even after the nuclear agreement, is continuing to aid terrorism, including Palestinian terrorism, Hezbollah terrorism and its assistance to Hamas.
Putin's Newest Satellite State
Two days before Christmas, as American policymakers were settling into the holidays, Russia quietly signed a sweeping air defense agreement with Armenia, accelerating a growing Russian military buildup that has unfolded largely under the radar. It was the most tangible sign yet that Putin is creating a new satellite state on NATO’s border and threatening an indispensable U.S. ally.
Two days before Christmas, as American policymakers were settling into the holidays, Russia quietly signed a sweeping air defense agreement with Armenia, accelerating a growing Russian military buildup that has unfolded largely under the radar. It was the most tangible sign yet that Putin is creating a new satellite state on NATO’s border and threatening an indispensable U.S. ally.
Abortion Clinics Are Closing at a Record Pace
Abortion access in the U.S. has been vanishing at the fastest annual pace on record...Since 2011, at least 162 abortion providers have shut or stopped offering the procedure, while just 21 opened. At no time since before 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion, has a woman’s ability to terminate a pregnancy been more dependent on her zip code or financial resources to travel.
Abortion access in the U.S. has been vanishing at the fastest annual pace on record...Since 2011, at least 162 abortion providers have shut or stopped offering the procedure, while just 21 opened. At no time since before 1973, when the U.S. Supreme Court legalized abortion, has a woman’s ability to terminate a pregnancy been more dependent on her zip code or financial resources to travel.
Australia to boost defence spending
Australia has announced a surge in defence spending, a move that reflects concern over military expansion in the region. Military spending will grow by A$29.9b ($21.4b, £15.4b) over next 10 years, the 2016 Defence White Paper outlined. The largest investment will be made in submarines, with investment also being made in additional naval vessels, fighter jets and personnel.
Australia has announced a surge in defence spending, a move that reflects concern over military expansion in the region. Military spending will grow by A$29.9b ($21.4b, £15.4b) over next 10 years, the 2016 Defence White Paper outlined. The largest investment will be made in submarines, with investment also being made in additional naval vessels, fighter jets and personnel.
Ebola 'devastates long-term health'
Most people who survive an Ebola infection will have long-lasting health problems, say doctors from the US National Institutes of Health. Their studies on survivors in Liberia showed large numbers had developed weakness, memory loss and depressive symptoms in the six months after being discharged from an Ebola unit. Other patients were "actively suicidal" or still having hallucinations.
Most people who survive an Ebola infection will have long-lasting health problems, say doctors from the US National Institutes of Health. Their studies on survivors in Liberia showed large numbers had developed weakness, memory loss and depressive symptoms in the six months after being discharged from an Ebola unit. Other patients were "actively suicidal" or still having hallucinations.
Reform Movement holds first official prayer service at Western Wall
Dozens of Rabbis from the Reform Movement in Israel and North America joined together for the first official morning prayer service on Thursday held in the area of the Western Wall formally designated to be used for non-orthodox worship. Women and men joined together in the prayer service and participated in the reading of the traditional reading of the Thursday Torah portion.
Dozens of Rabbis from the Reform Movement in Israel and North America joined together for the first official morning prayer service on Thursday held in the area of the Western Wall formally designated to be used for non-orthodox worship. Women and men joined together in the prayer service and participated in the reading of the traditional reading of the Thursday Torah portion.
Beijing overtakes NYC as 'Billionaire Capital of the World'
Move over, New York City: Beijing is the new "Billionaire Capital of the World." The Chinese capital has overtaken the Big Apple as home to the most billionaires — 100 to 95 — according to Hurun, a Shanghai firm that publishes a monthly magazine and releases yearly rankings and research about the world's richest people and their spending habits.
Move over, New York City: Beijing is the new "Billionaire Capital of the World." The Chinese capital has overtaken the Big Apple as home to the most billionaires — 100 to 95 — according to Hurun, a Shanghai firm that publishes a monthly magazine and releases yearly rankings and research about the world's richest people and their spending habits.
Justice Scalia spent his last hours with members of this secretive society of elite hunters
When Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died 12 days ago at a West Texas ranch, he was among high-ranking members of an exclusive fraternity for hunters called the International Order of St. Hubertus, an Austrian society that dates back to the 1600s.
When Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died 12 days ago at a West Texas ranch, he was among high-ranking members of an exclusive fraternity for hunters called the International Order of St. Hubertus, an Austrian society that dates back to the 1600s.
China Warns U.S. After Trump Wins Nevada Caucus
China warned the United States on Wednesday not to adopt punitive currency policies that could disrupt U.S.-China relations after Donald Trump’s win in the Nevada caucus. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters in Beijing that “we are following with interest the U.S. presidential election.”
China warned the United States on Wednesday not to adopt punitive currency policies that could disrupt U.S.-China relations after Donald Trump’s win in the Nevada caucus. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters in Beijing that “we are following with interest the U.S. presidential election.”
Kerry weighs ‘genocide’ label for Islamic State
Secretary of State John Kerry signaled today that he plans to decide soon whether to formally accuse the Islamic State of genocide amid what sources describe as an intense debate within the Obama administration about how such a declaration should be worded and what it might mean for U.S. strategy against the terrorist group.
Secretary of State John Kerry signaled today that he plans to decide soon whether to formally accuse the Islamic State of genocide amid what sources describe as an intense debate within the Obama administration about how such a declaration should be worded and what it might mean for U.S. strategy against the terrorist group.
The Saudis are 'drawing lines in the sand' — and showing they are serious about confronting Iran
audi Arabia warned its citizens against traveling to Lebanon on Tuesday after one of its biggest allies, the United Arab Emirates, banned travel to Lebanon altogether.
audi Arabia warned its citizens against traveling to Lebanon on Tuesday after one of its biggest allies, the United Arab Emirates, banned travel to Lebanon altogether.
A meteor that exploded over the Atlantic on Feb. 6 had more force than the Hiroshima bomb
Earlier this month, folks detecting atmospheric explosions for the United States government noticed something a bit out of the ordinary off the coast of Brazil. At roughly 2 p.m. UTC on February 6, a wayward meteor measuring roughly the size of a small living room entered Earth’s atmosphere and — while traveling over 34,000 miles per hour — exploded with an incredible amount of force. How much force, you ask? Think 13,000 tons of exploding trinitrotoluene (TNT), or more energy than what was given off by the atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima.
Earlier this month, folks detecting atmospheric explosions for the United States government noticed something a bit out of the ordinary off the coast of Brazil. At roughly 2 p.m. UTC on February 6, a wayward meteor measuring roughly the size of a small living room entered Earth’s atmosphere and — while traveling over 34,000 miles per hour — exploded with an incredible amount of force. How much force, you ask? Think 13,000 tons of exploding trinitrotoluene (TNT), or more energy than what was given off by the atomic bomb detonated over Hiroshima.