Americans are 'being betrayed by their own president'
The Obama administration is ordering Border Patrol agents to release illegal immigrants without making them appear in court or keeping track of their whereabouts, and it’s also dramatically rolling back aerial surveillance along the southern border, leading a senior congressman to suggest the public is unaware it is being “betrayed” by its commander in chief.
The Obama administration is ordering Border Patrol agents to release illegal immigrants without making them appear in court or keeping track of their whereabouts, and it’s also dramatically rolling back aerial surveillance along the southern border, leading a senior congressman to suggest the public is unaware it is being “betrayed” by its commander in chief.
U.S. military invites vetted experts to 'Hack the Pentagon'
The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would invite vetted outside hackers to test the cybersecurity of some public U.S. Defense Department websites as part of a pilot project next month, in the first-ever such program offered by the federal government.
The Pentagon said on Wednesday it would invite vetted outside hackers to test the cybersecurity of some public U.S. Defense Department websites as part of a pilot project next month, in the first-ever such program offered by the federal government.
Moldova synagogue attacked in shocking pogrom
Torah scroll thrown to the ground, menorahs ripped off walls and stolen by attackers who remain at large.
Torah scroll thrown to the ground, menorahs ripped off walls and stolen by attackers who remain at large.
Saudi-led Gulf Cooperation Council Declares Hezbollah a Terror Group
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council led by Saudi Arabia formally declared Hezbollah to be a terrorist organization on Wednesday (March 2). The group has already been declared a terrorist entity by the European Union and the United States.
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council led by Saudi Arabia formally declared Hezbollah to be a terrorist organization on Wednesday (March 2). The group has already been declared a terrorist entity by the European Union and the United States.
Major 8.1 magnitude quake strikes southwest of Indonesia: USGS
A powerful and shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck off the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter was 808 km (502 miles) southwest of Padang, USGS said. It was 10 km (six miles) deep. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties but the shallower a quake, the more likely it is to cause damage. USGS originally put the magnitude at 8.2.
A powerful and shallow earthquake of magnitude 8.1 struck off the west coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter was 808 km (502 miles) southwest of Padang, USGS said. It was 10 km (six miles) deep. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties but the shallower a quake, the more likely it is to cause damage. USGS originally put the magnitude at 8.2.
Pentagon chief warns Beijing of ‘specific consequences’ over South China Sea militarization
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter has warned China against militarizing the disputed island chain in the South China Sea and threatened “specific consequences” should Beijing not wind down its activities in the region.
US Defense Secretary Ash Carter has warned China against militarizing the disputed island chain in the South China Sea and threatened “specific consequences” should Beijing not wind down its activities in the region.
Michele Bachmann Reveals Prophetic Fulfillment in Current Events in Russia, Middle East
Bachmann has stated many times that the world is moving towards Armageddon, with grave implications for the future of Israel. Her opponents criticize her for framing political issues in Biblical terms, but her Biblical perspective allows her to view imminent catastrophe in a positive light, accepting it as part of God’s plan.
Bachmann has stated many times that the world is moving towards Armageddon, with grave implications for the future of Israel. Her opponents criticize her for framing political issues in Biblical terms, but her Biblical perspective allows her to view imminent catastrophe in a positive light, accepting it as part of God’s plan.
Mosul dam engineers warn it could fail at any time, killing 1m people
Iraqi engineers involved in building the Mosul dam 30 years ago have warned that the risk of its imminent collapse and the consequent death toll could be even worse than reported. One million people along the Tigris could be at risk from a 20-metre-high flash flood if the Mosul dam collapses
Iraqi engineers involved in building the Mosul dam 30 years ago have warned that the risk of its imminent collapse and the consequent death toll could be even worse than reported. One million people along the Tigris could be at risk from a 20-metre-high flash flood if the Mosul dam collapses
5.2 magnitude earthquake causes panic in the Malang district
Jakarta. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake caused panic in the Malang district of East Java on Wednesday (03/02), but no casualties were reported, according to a local official.
Jakarta. A 5.2 magnitude earthquake caused panic in the Malang district of East Java on Wednesday (03/02), but no casualties were reported, according to a local official.
‘Allah ordered me’ to kill child: Beheading nanny appears smiling in court
The nanny accused of beheading a four-year-old girl in Moscow and waving her severed head outside a Metro station told journalists before a court hearing that ‘Allah ordered’ her to murder the child.
The nanny accused of beheading a four-year-old girl in Moscow and waving her severed head outside a Metro station told journalists before a court hearing that ‘Allah ordered’ her to murder the child.
Moody's cuts China outlook on eve of NPC, cites reform, fiscal risks
Moody's downgraded its outlook on Chinese government debt to "negative" from "stable" on Wednesday, citing uncertainty over authorities' capacity to implement economic reforms, rising government debt and falling reserves. The Moody's downgrade comes just days before the National People's Congress (NPC) is due to vote on China's 13th five year plan, a closely held development blueprint for the next five years...
Syphilis sparks concern in popular vacation cityMoody's downgraded its outlook on Chinese government debt to "negative" from "stable" on Wednesday, citing uncertainty over authorities' capacity to implement economic reforms, rising government debt and falling reserves. The Moody's downgrade comes just days before the National People's Congress (NPC) is due to vote on China's 13th five year plan, a closely held development blueprint for the next five years...
Nevada is experiencing the highest rate of syphilis in the West following an outbreak in Las Vegas. Health officials say it's part of a national spike...Social media's link to syphilis in the gay community has prompted health officials to take their educational outreach directly to the websites and apps, in some cases creating profiles or buying advertisements.
Migrant crisis: Russia and Syria 'weaponising' migration
Russia and Syria are "weaponising" migration as an aggressive strategy towards Europe, the senior Nato commander in Europe has said. US Gen Philip Breedlove also said criminals, extremists and fighters were hiding in the flow of migrants. Migrants are continuing to accumulate in Greece, after Macedonia stopped allowing more than a trickle through.
Russia and Syria are "weaponising" migration as an aggressive strategy towards Europe, the senior Nato commander in Europe has said. US Gen Philip Breedlove also said criminals, extremists and fighters were hiding in the flow of migrants. Migrants are continuing to accumulate in Greece, after Macedonia stopped allowing more than a trickle through.
Report: Turkey demands weapons from Israel as part of normalization effort
A representative appointed by Turkey's Defense Ministry has been sent to Israel in order to procure Israeli made weapons and aircraft equipment as a condition for the return to normalized relations between the two countries...in order to negotiate financial terms concerning weapons sales. Israe...demanded to know whether the weapons were intended to attack Kurdish rebels...
A representative appointed by Turkey's Defense Ministry has been sent to Israel in order to procure Israeli made weapons and aircraft equipment as a condition for the return to normalized relations between the two countries...in order to negotiate financial terms concerning weapons sales. Israe...demanded to know whether the weapons were intended to attack Kurdish rebels...
Gulf Arab states designate Hezbollah a terrorist group
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council has designated Hezbollah a terrorist organization, it said on Wednesday, ratcheting up pressure on the Iran-allied group that wields influence in Lebanon and plays a key role in the Syrian crisis. Gulf Arab states imposed sanctions on Hezbollah members in 2013 in retaliation for the group's intervention in Syria's civil war in support of President Bashar Assad.
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council has designated Hezbollah a terrorist organization, it said on Wednesday, ratcheting up pressure on the Iran-allied group that wields influence in Lebanon and plays a key role in the Syrian crisis. Gulf Arab states imposed sanctions on Hezbollah members in 2013 in retaliation for the group's intervention in Syria's civil war in support of President Bashar Assad.
Jordan thwarts ISIS suicide bombing plot inside country
Jordan said on Wednesday it had thwarted a plot by Islamic State militants to blow up civilian and military targets in the country. A statement carried by the state news agency Petra said security forces had located the militants, who were carrying suicide belts, in a hideout in the northern city of Irbid near the border with Syria.
Jordan said on Wednesday it had thwarted a plot by Islamic State militants to blow up civilian and military targets in the country. A statement carried by the state news agency Petra said security forces had located the militants, who were carrying suicide belts, in a hideout in the northern city of Irbid near the border with Syria.
You Won’t Get Arrested for Public Boozing (or Urinating) in Manhattan Anymore
Go ahead and pop the champagne: the NYPD will no longer arrest most people who are caught drinking alcohol in public in Manhattan, the city announced today—but they can still get a summons.
Go ahead and pop the champagne: the NYPD will no longer arrest most people who are caught drinking alcohol in public in Manhattan, the city announced today—but they can still get a summons.
Drug dealers will be executed by force-feeding them their own supply under new rules being considered in Indonesia
Drug dealers in Indonesia will be made to eat their own supply until they die if new rules are pushed through. The country's National Narcotics Agency has suggested the punishment in a desperate bid to tackle growing drugs problems. The proposal would strengthen already tough laws, which include death by firing squad if citizens are caught drugs trafficking.
Drug dealers in Indonesia will be made to eat their own supply until they die if new rules are pushed through. The country's National Narcotics Agency has suggested the punishment in a desperate bid to tackle growing drugs problems. The proposal would strengthen already tough laws, which include death by firing squad if citizens are caught drugs trafficking.
Osama bin Laden Warned an Islamic State Would Fail
Among those who warned of the demise of the self-proclaimed Islamic State was Osama bin Laden, according to newly released documents recovered during the 2011 raid that killed the al Qaeda leader.
Among those who warned of the demise of the self-proclaimed Islamic State was Osama bin Laden, according to newly released documents recovered during the 2011 raid that killed the al Qaeda leader.
Top German Court Considers Bid To Outlaw Far-Right Party
Germany's highest court opened hearings Tuesday on a bid to outlaw the country's biggest far-right party, which officials accuse of promoting a racist and anti-Semitic agenda.
Germany's highest court opened hearings Tuesday on a bid to outlaw the country's biggest far-right party, which officials accuse of promoting a racist and anti-Semitic agenda.
Iran upped oil exports by 30% last month: minister
Iran boosted oil exports by 30 percent last month, Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said, after Tehran dismissed an output freeze despite historic low prices. Zangeneh told the Shana news agency that exports increased to 1.75 million barrels per day during the Iranian month of Bahman, which runs from January 21 to February 19.
Iran boosted oil exports by 30 percent last month, Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said, after Tehran dismissed an output freeze despite historic low prices. Zangeneh told the Shana news agency that exports increased to 1.75 million barrels per day during the Iranian month of Bahman, which runs from January 21 to February 19.
Rev. Graham: ‘I Won’t Be Buying Any Girl Scout Cookies This Year’
Commenting on Catholic Archbishop Robert Carlson’s warning about the pro-abortion and pro-homosexual agenda of the leadership of Girl Scouts USA, evangelical pastor Franklin Graham said the archbishop is “exactly right” and that more “church leaders need his boldness” to speak out, and added, “I won’t be buying any Girl Scout cookies this year.”
Commenting on Catholic Archbishop Robert Carlson’s warning about the pro-abortion and pro-homosexual agenda of the leadership of Girl Scouts USA, evangelical pastor Franklin Graham said the archbishop is “exactly right” and that more “church leaders need his boldness” to speak out, and added, “I won’t be buying any Girl Scout cookies this year.”