November 12, 2016

Trump warns that by attacking Assad, US will ‘end up fighting Russia’
US President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed that he will most likely abandon the Obama administration policy on Syria to seek a possible rapprochement with Russia on the issue of Assad.  

Seven Simple Prayers
Prayerlessness is the great enemy of true happiness. If we give up on prayer, or refuse to pray, we surrender our seat at the very source of the highest and fullest joy. “You do not have, because you do not ask” (James 4:2).  

Jerusalem residents protest muezzin noise
Residents of Pisgat Ze'ev, an eastern neighborhood of Jerusalem, emulated a muezzin call early the Thursday morning before last in front of the Beit Hakerem residence of Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat to protest ongoing disturbances from Muslim calls to prayer emanating from the Shuafat, Beit Hanina and A-ram neighborhoods.  

Heavy fighting as ISIS attacks Iraqi forces in Mosul after Iraqi special forces seize Mosul
Officers from the Iraqi special forces report that a suicide car bomber from ISIS has attacked them in Mosul; on Friday, Iraqi special forces reported pushing deeper into Mosul, despite heavy resistance from ISIS using civilians as cover.  

6.2 quake strikes off Japan
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of the Japanese island of Honshu, according to USGS data. TEPCO said the quake did not affect the integrity of its crippled Fukushima nuclear plant, located relatively close to its epicenter. The quake struck around 9:43pm GMT on Friday, some 65 km east-northeast of the city of Sendai.  

Obama administration suspends Pacific trade deal vote effort
U.S. President Barack Obama's administration has suspended its efforts to win congressional approval for his Asian free-trade deal before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, saying on Friday that TPP's fate was up to Trump and Republican lawmakers. Administration officials also said Obama would try to explain the situation...the 11 other countries in the Trans-Pacific Partnership pact...  

Damascus, allies upbeat on Trump win, await his policies
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his allies hope to benefit from Donald Trump’s election win, believing it has saved them from the risks of an interventionist Clinton administration. Trump's win may have already shifted the course of the Russian-backed military campaign in Aleppo. A senior pro-Assad official told Reuters that plans to capture the rebel-held east by January were shaped around an assumption Clinton would win.  

Haiti faces a 'major food crisis', its interim president says
The international community is falling short in its commitment to Haiti's recovery, the country's interim President Jocelerme Privert says. Jocelerme Privert told the BBC that devastating losses from last month's Hurricane Matthew were equal to the country's entire national budget. Mr Privert said Haiti was facing a "major food crisis" and worsening levels of malnutrition.  

Bagram blast: Explosion hits US airbase in Afghanistan
A huge explosion at Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, the largest US military facility in the country, has killed at least four people. At least 14 others were wounded in the blast. The Taliban said one of their suicide bombers carried out the attack. The attack is being seen as a major security breach in one of the best protected places in Afghanistan.  

Egypt wins approval for $12bn loan from the IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a three-year $12bn (€11bn) loan for Egypt to help the country out of its deep economic crisis. Egypt will receive $2.75bn immediately, with the rest subject to its economic performance and further reforms. IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said the bailout would "address longstanding challenges".  

After Trump Win, Parallel Path Is Seen for Marine Le Pen of France’s Far Right
It was a moment of intense French patriotism on a sunny Friday, Armistice Day. A band blared “La Marseillaise,” the national anthem. Shouts of “Vive la France!” filled the chilly November air. And there, too, was Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Front party, beaming.  

North Korean Defectors Say Over 75 Percent of Christians Do Not Survive Persecution
Human rights groups are reporting on new grim statistics from North Korea and its treatment of religious minorities, including Christians, revealing that more than 75 percent of those subjected to torture, imprisonment, and other punishments do not survive.  

$221,692,000,000: Federal Taxes Set Record for October; $1,459 Per Worker; Feds Still Run Deficit of $44,192,000,000
Federal tax revenues set an all-time record of $221,692,000,000 for the month of October, according to the newly released Monthly Treasury Statement.  

After Donald Trump victory, Oregonians submit ballot proposal to secede from the union
The petition for this ballot measure has been withdrawn after overwhelming positive and negative responses. Two days after Donald Trump was elected president of the United States, two Portlanders have submitted a petition for a 2018 ballot initiative to have Oregon secede from the United States.  

Obama to meet Xi, European allies next week
President Barack Obama will meet key European allies and China's Xi Jinping during an upcoming three-country overseas trip, the White House said Friday, hoping to reassure partners after Donald Trump's shock election.  

Trump to work for 'just, lasting' Mideast peace
US president-elect Donald Trump pledged Friday to work for a "just, lasting peace" between Israel and the Palestinians, in his first public message on the issue since his upset victory. "I believe that my administration can play a significant role in helping the parties to achieve a just, lasting peace," Trump said in a message published by the Israel Hayom newspaper.  

November 11, 2016

Grubhub CEO backtracks after asking Trump supporters to quit
The co-founder of food delivery service Grubhub sent an email to all his employees suggesting that supporters of President-elect Donald Trump should resign, then issued a statement saying he welcomes all employees, regardless of their political beliefs.  

Medvedev in Jerusalem as Putin waits for Trump
“Russia never denied Israel’s or the Jewish people’s rights in Jerusalem and in its holy sites, and the subject has been blown out of proportion.” The Russian prime minister was therefore demonstrating Moscow's recognition for Jewish rights in Israel, Jerusalem and its holy places – most of all Temple Mount  

The Mystery of the Lost Jubilee: Part XXVI – Finally Found?
This article examines whether recent “upset events” like Trump’s win and the Brexit can help us identify whether a Jubilee is here. Remember! Jubilee is the largest systematic social reconstruction tool in the Bible, short of the inauguration of Messianic rule at the end of the age. It is a divine reset of the land every 50th year...  

Trump fallout: Major media admit liberal bias
One astounding mea culpa even conceded that some of the biggest names in establishment journalism were victims of their own biases, acknowledging the evidence was now indisputable. That CBS article was particularly self-critical, accusing the media of having “missed the story, after having spent months mocking the people who had a better sense of what was going on.”  

Stunner! Trump cites 10th Amendment in agenda
Now, it appears his tenure in the Oval Office will venture from the mainstream, but probably in a good way. A constitutional way. On a new website his transition team has created, he’s advocating for the 10th Amendment, the provision in the U.S. Constitution cited often by conservatives who believe the federal government has usurped rights the Founders meant for the states.  

Federal Court Asked To Order IRS To Disclose Clinton Foundation Tax-Exemption Docs
Attorneys for The Daily Caller News Foundation and Cause of Action Institute jointly asked a federal judge Thursday to order the IRS to comply with the Freedom of Information Act by providing copies of documents related to the tax agency’s decision to grant exempt status to the Clinton Foundation.  

Moderate earthquake, 5.2 mag strikes near Shemya Island in Alaska
A moderate earthquake magnitude 5.2 (ml/mb) strikes 24 km ENE of Shemya Island, Alaska (15 miles) on Thursday. Exact location of event, longitude 174.4701 East, latitude 52.7691 North, depth = 97.52 km. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 97.52 km (61 miles) below the earth’s surface. Date and time of earthquake in UTC/GMT: 11/11/16 / 2016-11-11 08:13:46 / November 11, 2016 @ 8:13 am. A tsunami warning has been issued  

Some La Niña indicators strengthen; negative IOD nears end
In the tropical Pacific, some indicators such as cloudiness near the Date Line show La Niña-like characteristics, whereas sea surface temperatures (SSTs) in the central tropical Pacific Ocean and the Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) remain at neutral levels. Earthquake Shakes Yogyakarta Southern Sea
An earthquake originated from the Indonesian southern ocean shook a number of regions in Yogyakarta and East Java this morning, Friday, November 11, at 07.26 Western Indonesian Times. The earthquake with a 5.0 magnitude caused by subduction activities in earth’s plates. No tsunami potential reported.  

Islamic State executes scores, stockpiles chemicals: U.N.
Islamic State fighters have executed scores more people around Mosul this week and are reportedly stockpiling ammonia and sulfur in civilian areas, possibly for use as chemical weapons... A mass grave with over 100 bodies found in the town of Hammam al-Alil was one of several Islamic State killing grounds, Shamdasani said, citing information gleaned from sources on the ground including a man who played dead during a mass execution.  

Syria conflict: Food rations run out in rebel-held Aleppo
The last remaining food rations are being distributed in besieged rebel-held eastern districts of the Syrian city of Aleppo, the UN has said. Humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland warned that without a resupply there would be no food left to hand out next week to the 275,000 people living there. Mr Egeland ruled out airdrops of food, explaining that they were not possible in densely-populated urban areas.  

Nafta can be discussed, but not renegotiated, says Mexico
Mexico is willing to discuss the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) with US President-elect Donald Trump, the government says. Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo said Mexico would try to explain the "strategic importance" of the deal for the region to Mr Trump, who has heavily criticised it. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said he was open to talks.  

Some MPs 'ready to vote against triggering Brexit'
Liberal Democrat, Labour and SDLP MPs have told the BBC they are prepared to vote against triggering Article 50. Lib Dem leader Tim Farron said his party would oppose it, unless they were promised a second referendum on the UK's Brexit deal with EU leaders. Several Labour MPs are also willing to vote against it, despite the Labour Party pledging not to do so.  

Afghanistan: Fatal attack on German consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif
A suicide bomber has rammed a truck into a German consulate in Afghanistan, killing at least six civilians and wounding 120, officials said. Gunman attacked the building after the blast, in the city of Mazar-e-Sharif, battling with German and Afghan forces. The Taliban said it carried out the attack in retaliation for air strikes last week in Kunduz province.  

China 'Devalues' Yuan To Weakest Since Breaking The Peg In 2010
With offshore Yuan tumbling in recent days - echoing the collapse in US Treasury bond prices - the spread to the onshore fix appears to have forced the PBOC's hand. With a 200 pip cut in the CNY fix tonight, China has all but erased any strength in the Renminbi against the USD since it broke the peg ("enabled more flexibility") in June 2010.  

Chris Matthews on Trump Protests: What Kind Of Statement Is There To Make? They Lost
MSNBC's Chris Matthews reacts to people protesting the election of Donald Trump to the presidency. "I'm always open to the economic argument," Matthews said on the Thursday broadcast of his show Hardball. "I do accept that Marxist tradition, really, which is a good one which is always try to explain elections by economics. And I think it always works."  

Canadian Parliament Condemns Free Speech
"Now that Islamophobia has been condemned, this is not the end, but rather the beginning." — Samer Majzoub, president of the Canadian Muslim Forum. Majzoub is affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.  

I’LL HELP YOU DITCH THE EU - New President’s trade vow in call to Theresa May
DONALD Trump yesterday paved the way for beefed-up trade ties with post-Brexit Britain as he held his first talks with Theresa May. Reaffirming the importance of the two nations’ special relationship, the US President-elect, whose mother was Scottish, told Mrs May the UK was a “very, very special place for me and for our country”.  

Madame President’? Newsweek Celebrates Clinton Victory Before Polls Close
A national magazine recall is underway after Newsweek jumped the gun and began selling President Clinton commemorative issues before the polls had closed on Tuesday.  

Red squirrels carrying medieval strain of human leprosy as people warned to stay away
Researchers tested 25 samples from red squirrels on the island and found that all were infected with the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae, though not all showed signs of the disease. Those that did had swelling and hair loss on the ears, muzzle and feet.  

Donald Trump’s Election “Earthquake” Creates Tsumani Of Leftist Butt Hurt
The surprise election of Republican Donald Trump this week is clearly an “earthquake event” in American politics. How do we know this? To the angry mobs of statist-enablers, Trump is the devil – and anyone who supports him is a racist, misogynist, anti-gay, anti-immigrant, angry white demon.  

November 10, 2016

Wireless brain-to-spine connection gets paralyzed primates walking
Researchers have developed a system that wirelessly connects the brain with the lower spine, bypassing spinal cord injuries to restore natural walking movement in monkeys. Now researchers have developed a system that bypasses the injury by allowing the motor cortex of the brain to communicate wirelessly with the lower spine, and demonstrated that it can restore an almost normal walking gait in temporarily paralyzed macaques.  

Sanhedrin Asks Putin and Trump to Build Third Temple in Jerusalem
The Nascent Sanhedrin is calling on Russian President Vladmir Putin and US president-elect Donald Trump to join forces and fulfill their Biblically-mandated roles by rebuilding the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. Rabbi Hillel Weiss, spokesman for the Sanhedrin...  

Netanyahu: Soon Majority of Jews Will Live in Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday told an audience celebrating Aliyah Day in Jerusalem that “we are closing fast on the historic moment when the majority of the Jewish nation will be living in Israel.” The PM added, “I think this is the only way to secure the Jewish State.”  

German Lutheran church: We won't convert Jews
Vatican has also declared it doesn't support official efforts. Germany’s Lutheran church is rejecting any efforts to convert Jews, a move that is being welcomed by the country’s Jewish community.  

Signs of divine intervention in Trump victory
Democratic Party nominee Hillary Clinton immediately took the lead. And she was winning in the battleground states. At 7 p.m., there was no sign of a popular uprising led by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. There was no sign at 8 p.m. There was still no sign as time inexorably marched on. Something would have to break. And then it did. ” people had begun to pray.  

Theresa May aims for early meeting with Donald Trump in bid to clinch Brexit trade deal
Theresa May will be among the first European leaders to hold talks with Donald Trump in America, it emerged today. The Prime Minister hopes to visit Washington early next year in a sign that she intends to use his election to increase British influence.  

Trump adviser says boss doesn't view Israeli settlements as obstacle to peace
Top Israel affairs advisor to president-elect Donald Trump tells Israel's Army Radio that the his boss doesn't share the long-held US stance that Israeli settlements should be condemned or they pose an 'obstacle to peace.'  

Trump and Israel, now what?
The unexpected, improbable, against-the-odds victory Tuesday of Trump over Hillary Clinton undoubtedly shocked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Jerusalem as much as it shocked the world. “My administration will stand side-by-side with the Jewish people and Israel’s leaders to continue strengthening the bridges that connect, not only Jewish Americans and Israelis, but also all Americans and Israelis,” he said EU's Juncker wants clarity from Trump on trade, climate, NATO
"We would like to know how things will proceed with global trade policy," Juncker said at a business event in Berlin. "We would like to know what intentions he has regarding the (NATO) alliance.  

Moderate quake strikes off Japan's northeast coast, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.1 struck off the shore of Miyagi Prefecture in Japan's northeast on Thursday morning, the weather agency said.  

Magnitude 5.0 quake felt in Quezon, Metro Manila, Tarlac
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled Quezon province on Thursday afternoon and was also felt in Metro Manila and Tarlac City. State seismology bureau PHIVOLCS, which initially reported the magnitude as 4.4, reported that the epicenter was located in General Nakar, Quezon with a depth of focus of 18 kilometers.  

Germany could be next for Donald Trump or Brexit-style political earthquake, say Germany's political leaders
German political leaders today warned that Donald Trump’s triumph threatens to fuel popular revolts across Europe. The country’s finance minister Wolfgang Schaeuble urged Europe’s political, business and social elites to learn from the Republican’s shock victory and understand better the public concerns that swept him into the White House.  

Merkel's conservatives warn of Trump effect in Germany
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble and other conservatives warned on Thursday that populists would pose a problem for Europe unless mainstream politicians responded after Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election. Trump's win has shaken many European lawmakers ahead of elections next year, including in France and Germany, where right-wing parties are expected to notch up big gains.  

Israeli Apaches modified to use Israeli-made missiles
The IAF has completed modifications to its Apaches helicopters that will enable them to use Israeli—in addition to US-manufactured—missiles as part of a project which has been undertaken over the course of recent months. The modifications were presided over following a problem which arose during Operation Protective Edge...when US leaders delayed the delivery of US-made Hellfire missiles to Israel...  

Hundreds protest against Israeli flag in Morocco
Hundreds demonstrated in the Moroccan capital Wednesday against the Israeli flag being flown beside the colours of 195 other countries at UN climate talks in the central city of Marrakesh. More than 200 people protested outside parliament in Rabat against the Jewish state's flag being hoisted at the COP22 conference that opened Monday.  

Turkey 'backsliding' in bid to join EU, says Commission
The European Commission has accused Turkey of "serious backsliding" in rights and the rule of law since a failed coup on 15 July. An EU official said Turkey was not heading in a European direction, as he gave an annual appraisal of its progress towards EU membership. The Turkish president challenged the EU to "make your final decision".  

Russia ships 'chase away' Dutch submarine in Mediterranean
Russia's defence ministry says two of its navy destroyers forced away a Dutch submarine to stop it spying on an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean. The sub was 20km (12 miles) from the Admiral Kuznetsov at the time of the incident, the military said. Russia sent a flotilla to the eastern Mediterranean ahead of an expected resumption of air strikes in Syria.  

Trump advisor: ‘West Bank settlements are not an obstacle to peace’
President-elect Donald Trump does not condemn Jewish building over the pre-1967 lines, nor does he believe in dictating the terms of any peace deal between the Israelis and Palestinian, a close legal advisor, Jason Greenblatt, told Army Radio on Thursday morning. “Mr. Trump does not view the settlements as being an obstacle for peace,” Greenblatt said.  

UN committees adopt 10 resolutions against Israel in a single day
The committees were also taking up four other resolutions — on Syria, North Korea, Iran and Crimea. At least two of the resolutions involving Israel reportedly ignored Jewish ties to the Temple Mount, referring to the holy site by its Muslim name, Al Haram Al Sharif — in echoes of two resolutions passed last month by UNESCO.  

Barack Obama to welcome Donald Trump to White House
US President Barack Obama is set to meet his successor Donald Trump in the Oval Office for talks aimed at ensuring a smooth transition of power. Mr Trump will become the 45th US president after securing a surprise victory over Hillary Clinton.  

Canadians Don’t Want America-Fleeing Liberals (Especially Lena Dunham)
Bad news for anyone looking to relocate to our neighbor to the north after last night’s election results: Canada doesn’t want you. After Americans—and especially American celebrities—began considering making good on their promises to “move to Canada” in the wake of Donald Trump election victory, Canadians took to Twitter to warn Americans that they’d best stay where they are.  

Erdogan reminds Turks of old empire, with his eye on new powers
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has started talking about Turkey’s borders, hinting they should be shifted outward a bit. In Syria and Iraq, his army is involved in wars over territory once ruled from Istanbul. Maps of a Greater Turkey have circulated.  

California voters legalize recreational marijuana: Will federal law follow?
Tuesday night California, Massachusetts, and Nevada joined Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington state and Washington D.C. in legalizing the recreational use of marijuana. Similarly, medical use referenda passed in Florida, North Dakota and Arkansas, making the 2016 election the biggest victory for cannabis proponents since 2012, when Colorado and Washington became the first to vote to end prohibition of the drug. The growing state support for pot consumption, as evidenced by this election, is interpreted by proponents that there's momentum to change the federal laws banning the drug's use, sale, and cultivation.  

Trump Is Not Seeking Yellen's Resignation, But Won't Nominate Her For A Second Term
As we reported first thing this morning, one of the burning questions troubling Wall Street at this moment, is whether president elect Donald Trump plans on reshuffling the Fed, eliminating its so-called "independent" and perhaps going so far as firing or "requesting" Janet Yellen's resignation.  

Trump invites Netanyahu to the US at 'the first possible opportunity'
President-elect Donald Trump has invited Benjamin Netanyahu to the US for talks 'at the first opportunity'. The billionaire spoke with the Israeli prime minister on Wednesday morning hours after his stunning triumph over Hillary Clinton.  

Iran once again exceeds a nuclear deal limit -IAEA report
Iran has exceeded a soft limit on sensitive material set under its nuclear deal with major powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Wednesday, hours after Donald Trump - who has strongly criticized the agreement - won the U.S. presidential election.  

November 9, 2016

‘Italy must obey’ Juncker threatens Italian PM as he scrambles to hold failing EU together
Matteo Renzi locked horns with chief Eurocrat Jean Claude Juncker after saying he will balance his budget in favour of earthquake hit regions and to support regions coping with an influx of new migrants “whether Brussels officials like it or not”. Under the EU Stability and Growth pact nations must keep their budget deficits below three per cent, and support a national debt of less than 60 per cent of GDP.  

The Leftwing Media Is Having a Meltdown Over Trump's Victory--Here Are Their Headlines to Prove It
Nearly all the pundits and pollsters got this election wrong. A Donald Trump victory was seen as a long shot even reportedly to the Trump campaign itself. But now that President Trump has become a reality, the leftwing media is in full panic mode.  

Israeli Leaders, Excited by Trump Win, Look Forward to Big Changes in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat called Trump a “devoted supporter of Jerusalem” and said that he expects him to move the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, as Trump promised on the campaign trail. He also extended an invitation to the president-elect, saying, “I am full of hope for your support for our activities for building in and developing Jerusalem for all her residents, and I invite you to visit the capital of Israel.”  

Analysis: Six Thoughts on Donald Trump's Breathtaking, Surreal Upset Victory
The Democratic establishment heavily tilted their primary in the favor of an incorrigibly corrupt liar, and they've paid an extraordinary political price for their myopic machinations. Hillary Clinton may have wriggled off the hook for her many scandals, but fate caught up with her. Her ultimate indictment was delivered by the American people.  

Trump election puts Iran nuclear deal on shaky ground
The deal, harshly opposed by Republicans in Congress, was reached as a political commitment rather than a treaty ratified by lawmakers, making it vulnerable to a new U.S. president, such as Trump, who might disagree with its terms.  

Trump campaign manager does not rule out special prosecutor for Hillary Clinton - MSNBC
Donald Trump’s campaign manager, speaking on MSNBC, said appointing a special prosecutor for Hillary Clinton can’t be ruled out, adding that discussion regarding the issue will happen “in due time.”  

She. Has. Been. Stopped.
She. Has. Been. Stopped. I thank God these prayers have been answered in an absolutely stunning, historic and largely unexpected night.So now it’s official: Donald J. Trump will be the 45th President of the United States, Gov. Mike Pence will be the next Vice President of the United States, The House will remain in conservative Republican control. The Senate — another stunner — will remain under Republican control.  

Trump Upset Victory Divinely Sent to Begin Messianic Process: Rabbis
Donald Trump’s upset victory in the presidential race over Hillary Clinton, who was heavily favored in virtually all the pre-election polls, seemed to defy the laws of nature, reason and sense. Several rabbis have an explanation, however: it was, quite simply, the will of God.  

If Brexit was a Tremor, Is Trump an Earthquake?
Donald Trump has been named winner of the U.S. presidential election. Stocks, bonds and currencies reeled on Wednesday in Asia as vote tallies showed a clearer and clearer path to victory for Trump.  

Mortar hits Golan Heights, no one hurt
A mortar shell from Syria landed inside Israeli territory in the Golan Heights region, the IDF reported Wednesday morning. No one was harmed by the mortar, and no property damage was reported. The landing was likely the result of a stray shell fired during the fighting in the war-ridden country.  

Horror and fear strikes the Muslim world as Trump wins after months of anti-Islamic rhetoric
Horror and fear swept through Muslim countries after Donald Trump was confirmed as President of the Unites States after months of anti-Islamic rhetoric. ...Muslims across Asia were struggling this morning to accept the news the populist candidate will take office in the White House, saying that ISIS would be happy he won the presidency race.  

Rise in atmospheric CO2 slowed by green vegetation
The growth in the amount of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere has been slowed by the increased ability of plants to soak up the gas. A new study says that green vegetation has helped offset a large fraction of human related carbon emissions between 2002 and 2014. Plants and trees have become more absorbent say the authors, because of so much extra CO2 in the atmosphere.  

Syria conflict: Coalition strike 'kills 16 civilians near Raqqa'
A US-led coalition air strike killed at least 16 civilians in a village north of so-called Islamic State's Syrian stronghold of Raqqa, activists say. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that six women and a child were among those who died in the raids on al-Heisha overnight. The IS-held village has been the target of a US-backed alliance of Kurdish and Arab fighters seeking to capture Raqqa.  

Rio de Janeiro workers invade assembly in protest at austerity
Thousands of public workers have stormed the Rio de Janeiro assembly in protest at austerity plans to deal with the Brazilian city's financial crisis. The measures, including cuts salaries, were announced last week. Many public workers have not been paid in months. On Monday the federal government froze Rio's accounts ordering the state to pay millions of dollars in unpaid debt.  

Shock as India scraps 500 and 1,000 rupee bank notes
Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says "honest people" have no need to worry about a decision to scrap 1,000 and 500 rupee notes. Mr Jaitley said the move would flush out tax evaders, adding that all old notes deposited in banks would be subjected to tax laws. The surprise move, announced on Tuesday evening, is part of a crackdown on corruption and illegal cash holdings.  

US Election 2016: Asia markets jolted by Trump win
Asian stocks have fallen sharply as Donald Trump beat Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House. All regional markets closed lower, with money flowing into safe haven stocks, gold and currencies including the yen. Japan's Nikkei 225 dropped by 5.4% while European and US markets are expected to slide when trading resumes on Wednesday.  

Iran urges Trump to uphold nuclear deal during presidency
US President-elect Donald Trump should stay committed to the international nuclear deal with Iran, Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency on Wednesday. "The United States should fulfil its commitments in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (the nuclear deal) as a multilateral international agreement," Zarif was quoted as saying while on a visit to Romania.  

Netanyahu: Trump will bring US-Israel ties to 'greater heights'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump on his election as the 45th president of the United States. "President-elect Trump is a true friend of the State of Israel," Netanyahu said on Wednesday. "I look forward to working with him to advance security, stability and peace in our region."  

Israeli Right hails Trump: 'The era of a Palestinian state is over'
After congratulating President-elect Donald Trump, and thanking defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton for her friendship to Israel, Bayit Yehudi chairman and Education Minister Naftali Bennett said "the era of a Palestinian state is over." "Trump's victory is an opportunity for Israel to immediately retract the notion of a Palestinian state in the center of the country, which would hurt our security and just cause.  

Trump stuns world with White House defeat of Clinton
Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored rival Hillary Clinton in Tuesday's presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path. ...Trump rode a wave of anger toward Washington insiders to win the White House race against Clinton...  

Mexican peso plunges 10% to record low vs. dollar as election unease builds
The Mexican peso plummeted against the U.S. dollar to record lows Tuesday night as Donald Trump won Ohio and took the lead in the electoral count.  

Republicans keep control of Senate and House after decisive wins in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Wisconsin and N.C.
The Senate will remain in Republican control, after Pennsylvania Sen. Pat Toomey (R) beat out his Democratic challenger Katie McGinty to retain his seat, dashing the Democrats’ hope of a return to power in Congress next year.  

One killed near California polling sites, shooter found dead
- A gunman went on a shooting spree near California polling stations, killing one man and wounding two women before dying following a shootout with police, authorities said.  

Moderate quake strikes off Chile coast
A 5.9-magnitude quake struck in the Pacific off the coast of Chile early Tuesday, the US Geological Survey reported. The quake hit at about 0500 GMT, about 60 kilometers (40 miles) northwest of the city of Concepcion and at a depth of 17 kilometers, the agency said.  

'God Particle' nuke scientists accused of causing killer earthquakes in Italy
The Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) has been accused of creating shockwaves that triggered the natural disaster that killed more than 200 in Italy just weeks ago. The huge lab in Geneva is home to researchers are trying to find the illusive God Particle.  

Magnitude 4.0 earthquake shakes Oklahoma
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake shook Oklahoma Tuesday evening around 8:15 p.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake originated outside of Medford, Oklahoma.  

U.S. Completes 22 Straight Years of Merchandise Trade Deficits With Mexico
The United States ran a merchandise trade deficit of $5,243,300,000 with Mexico in September, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau.  

Geologists explain Oklahoma earthquakes, ponder 'unknown'
For about 100 years or so, there had been only two earthquakes that came close to a magnitude 5.0 in Oklahoma, said George Choy, a geophysicist with the U.S. Geological Survey. During the past five years, there have been at least four 5.0 or greater earthquakes — including the one Sunday that was the third such earthquake this year.  

Netanyahu attacks Israeli media, singles out investigative journalist
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered an unprecedented vilification of the Israeli media on Monday, accusing a leading television journalist of being part of a plot to bring down his right-wing government.  

November 8, 2016

Six new Beatitudes proposed by Pope Francis
The Pope has offered a new list of Beatitudes...— Blessed are those who look into the eyes of the abandoned and marginalised and show them their closeness. — Blessed are those who protect and care for our common home.  

Minister Admits Government Discriminates Against Jews on Temple Mount
“The status quo on the Temple Mount today discriminates against Jews,” said Erdan, referring to dictates on the Mount which prohibit Jews and other non-Muslims from praying or visiting the site, Judaism’s holiest, freely. “Muslims can pray there, and millions do each year,” he noted.  

“Global Messiah Happening” as Saudi-Iran Conflict Presages Prophesied Nuclear War
..one ancient Jewish source presents a scenario, unthinkable just a few years ago, which is now a strong possibility: a nuclear war between Saudi Arabia and Iran that leaves Israel untouched and makes way for the coming of the Messiah.  

Water crisis looms as PA refuses to cooperate with Israel
The IDF has warned the international community that the water infrastructure in the West Bank and Gaza will collapse as long as the Palestinian Authority refuses to cooperate with Israel. According to...the joint Israeli-Palestinian water distribution council—which manages water infrastructure in the West Bank—hasn’t met since 2010 due to the Palestinians' refusal to approve water infrastructure upgrades in the West Bank settlements.  

Government Workers Now Outnumber Manufacturing Workers by 9,977,000
The United States lost 9,000 manufacturing jobs in October while gaining 19,000 jobs in government, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Government employment grew from 22,216,000 in September to 22,235,000 in October, according to BLS, while manufacturing jobs dropped from 12,267,000 to 12,258,000.  

Leaked Documents Reveal Expansive Soros Funding to Manipulate Federal Elections
Leaked funding documents reveal an effort by George Soros and his foundations to manipulate election laws and process rules ahead of the federal election far more expansively than has been previously reported. ...The leaked documents also reveal deliberate and successful efforts to manipulate media coverage of election issues in mainstream media outlets like the The New York Times.  

Adobe Voco 'Photoshop-for-voice' causes concern
A new application that promises to be the "Photoshop of speech" is raising ethical and security concerns. Adobe unveiled Project Voco last week. The software makes it possible to take an audio recording and rapidly alter it to include words and phrases the original speaker never uttered, in what sounds like their voice. One expert warned that the tech could further undermine trust in journalism.  

German police arrest five in raid on 'IS network'
Five people linked to the so-called Islamic State (IS) group have been arrested in co-ordinated raids in Germany, including a senior Islamist figure, reports say. Flats were raided in northern and western Germany and a mosque was searched near Hanover. Among those arrested was an Iraqi who goes by the alias Abu Walaa, or "the preacher without a face".  

Migrant crisis: Hungary MPs reject Orban anti-refugee bill
Hungary's parliament has rejected an attempt by Prime Minister Viktor Orban to block the settlement of refugees. His ruling Fidesz party failed to attract the two extra opposition votes necessary for a two-thirds majority in parliament. The bill had sought to rebuff an EU-set quota scheme that would relocate 1,294 refugees in Hungary.  

China’s Internet controls will get stricter, to dismay of foreign business
In August, business groups around the world petitioned China to rethink a proposed cybersecurity law that they said would hurt foreign companies and further separate the country from the Internet. On Monday, China passed that law — a sign that when it comes to the Internet, China will go its own way.  

Jury Awards $3 Million To UVA Administrator Over Rolling Stone Story
A jury on Monday awarded $3 million in damages to Nicole Eramo, a University of Virginia administrator who was defamed by Rolling Stone magazine in a now-retracted article about campus rape.  

Hong Kong lawyers prepare protest march after China inflames political crisis
Beijing’s unprecedented eviction of two pro-independence activists from Hong Kong’s parliament has dealt a severe blow to “political extremists”, a Communist party-controlled newspaper has claimed as members of the city’s legal community prepared to take to the streets in protest.  

Iraqi Kurdish Forces Advance as Mass Grave Found Near Mosul
Iraqi Kurdish fighters exchanged heavy fire with militants on Monday as they entered a town held by the Islamic State group east of Mosul, while troops advancing south of the city discovered a mass grave containing some 100 decapitated bodies.  

Vote As If Your Life Depended On It... Because It Does
Hillary has repeatedly said: “We should also work with the coalition and the neighbors to impose no-fly zones that will stop Assad from slaughtering civilians and the opposition from the air. Opposition forces on the ground, with material support from the coalition, could then help create safe areas where Syrians could remain in the country, rather than fleeing toward Europe."  

Newsweek Calls It: "Madam President Clinton" Hits The Shelves Due To A "Business Decision"
With still over a day to go until the earliest possible result from tomorrow's presidential election, a part of the blogosphere and conservative media was up in arms over a commemorative Newsweek cover depicting "Madam President" which appeared in print as early as Saturday.  

Clinton E-Mail Releases Threaten to Drag on Past 2020 Election
The slow-drip release of e-mails from Hillary Clinton’s time as secretary of state may drag on beyond the first term of the next president, according to a timetable presented in court Monday by a Justice Department lawyer.  

Brazile Sent More Debate Questions From CNN To Clinton DEREK HUN
Democratic National Committee interim chairwoman Donna Brazile has already lost her contributor contract with CNN for leaking questions from a CNN town hall to the Clinton campaign. Monday night’s WikiLeaks release of emails from the personal account of Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta reveals Brazile sent even more questions ahead of the event, one that went to Hillary Clinton, the other was asked of Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders.  

November 7, 2016

Leaked Bill Clinton Speech: Obama Years Left No Hope For White Working Class
Bill Clinton,... told Democratic donors that lower-income whites “don’t have anything to look forward to when they get up in the morning.” Clinton made the remarks while speaking to at a November 2015 closed-door fundraiser for Hillary Clinton in Canton, Ohio.  

The US votes amid split FBI, dented nat security
At this point, two things are becoming clear: 1. The federal investigation into Clinton’s past in relation to her emails and her improprieties with regard to the Clinton foundation will not end on Nov. 8. 2. The FBI is driven by bitter internal wars; some, but not all, are related to the Clinton case. This was strongly implicit in Comey’s three public appearances in the past five months.  

Nato puts 300,000 troops on ‘HIGH ALERT’ amid fears of all out confrontation with Russia
Secretary General of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg, said the allied nations are putting hundreds of thousands of troops in a state of high alert in an effort to deter a mounting threat from Moscow. While Nato cut its defence budget and military investment since the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia has been bolstering its military capabilities, holding parades involving more than 100,000 troops each year.  

2 national tracking polls have Trump up
In the Los Angeles Times daily tacking poll, Trump has taken his largest lead yet in the campaign with a 5.6 percent edge – 48.2 to 42.6. In the Investors Business Daily national tracking poll, which has proven to be the most accurate indicator in presidential elections since 2004, Trump has extended his lead over Hillary Clinton, 43 percent to 41 percent.  

Israel tell France: We won't participate in forced peace summit in Paris
Israel clarified to France on Monday that it would not participate in a peace summit that Paris plans to hold by the end of 2016.  

Man of African descent attacked in Brussels, has eyes gouged out – local media
The 33-year-old, whose name has not been disclosed, was found with his face covered in blood lying in the street in Brussels’ Ixelles neighborhood at around 3am on Sunday...The media has reported that this type of violence is unprecedented in Belgium’s capital.  

Virginia Gov. Pardons 60,000 Felons, Enough To Swing Election
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has granted voting rights to as many as 60,000 convicted felons just in time for them to register to vote, nearly five times more than previously reported and enough to win the state for his long-time friend, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.  

Historic Paris Agreement comes into force
“This is the first time all nations have agreed to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on a common legal footing”, Mrs Bennett says. “The speed at which the Paris Agreement has come into force is unprecedented and underlines the urgency needed to make significant and sustainable changes...  

Tornado Strikes Near Rome, Italy, Killing Two, Injuring Dozens
A tornado struck near Rome, Italy, Sunday, killing at least two and injuring dozens. According to Corriere della Sera, a 25-year-old man was killed in the city of Ladispoli, a coastal town north of the capital, when a cornice fell from a building and struck him on the head. The tornado that struck around 6 p.m. local time also claimed the life of a 74-year-old man in Cesano, near Lake Bracciano.  

'CANYON OF FIRE' OPENS, SPITS A CME TOWARD EARTH
Yesterday, Nov. 5th, a filament of magnetism in the sun's northern hemisphere became unstable and erupted. The blast split the sun's atmosphere, hurling a CME into space and creating a "canyon of fire,". Fragments of the exploding filament formed the core of a CME that raced away from the sun faster than a million mph: movie. NOAA analysts have modeled the trajectory of the CME and concluded that it will probably strike Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 8th.  

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake shakes central Oklahoma
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake has shaken central Oklahoma, causing damage to some structures. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake struck at 7:44 p.m. Central time, with an epicenter located one mile west of Cushing, about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS initially stated it was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake but lowered that rating to 5.0.  

California secession group to hold meet-up at State Capitol
An organization hoping to facilitate the secession of California from the Union is holding a meet and greet on the Capitol steps in Sacramento next Wednesday, November 9, 2016, or, the day after the presidential election. The Yes California Independence Campaign, which is based in San Diego, is aiming to qualify a citizen's initiative in 2018 to get a referendum for secession on the ballot in 2019. They'll be in Sacramento to garner support for their initiative.  

'GAY UNIONS CAUSED KILLER QUAKE' Italian priest blames earthquakes that have killed hundreds and left tens of thousands homeless on gay unions
AN Italian priest has branded recent earthquakes that have shaken the country, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands homeless, as ‘divine punishment’ for gay civil unions.  

Vatican Warns Of "Path Of Bloodshed" In Venezuela If Talks With Anti-Maduro Political Leaders Fail
A few weeks ago we warned that Venezuela was on the verge of revolution after Maduro took steps to block a recall referendum that many thought would have resulted in his ouster. In response, Maduro's political opposition urged Venezuelans to take to the streets to protest the move which they say was tantamount to a coup. Here's what we wrote before:  

FBI: No charges for Clinton over newly discovered emails
FBI Director James Comey informed key lawmakers on Sunday that he still does not believe that Hillary Clinton should face criminal prosecution over her use of private email servers during her time as secretary of state. Comey said his conclusion came after FBI agents reviewed all of the newly discovered messages to or from Clinton found on electronic devices that belonged to her top aide’s estranged husband, disgraced former congressman Anthony Weiner.  

Earthquake Hits Oklahoma; Damage Reported
An earthquake rattled central Oklahoma tonight, reportedly damaging multiple buildings in Cushing, about 50 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, and felt as far away as Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake hit at 7:44 p.m. The USGS initially measured the quake at 5.3 magnitude, but later revised the measure to 5.0.  

November 6, 2016

Weak Earthquake Reported Off Long Island
A weak earthquake was reported off Long Island Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey. The earthquake struck at 7:15 a.m. about 13 miles southwest of Long Beach.  

The UNESCO Problem: What Can Be Done?
The enemy senses that the sites holy to the Jews are the key to the entire struggle. Whoever controls Jerusalem and Hebron and Shechem will be victorious.  

London Police Warn Pro-Israel Groups to Conceal Locations of Gatherings
Wednesday’s warning followed the violent anti-Israel rally at University College London last week, where Jewish students attending a campus event hosted by UCL Friends of Israel were trapped in the hall by protesters.  

Judge Calls Obama Out Over Lack of Christian Refugees
A federal judge has questioned the Obama administration over how few Syrian Christian refugees have been admitted to the United States. “It is well documented that refugees to the United States are not representative of that war-torn area of the world,” Circuit Judge Daniel Manion wrote. “Perhaps 10 percent of the population of Syria is Christian, and yet less than one-half of 1 percent of Syrian refugees admitted to the United States this year are Christian.”  

Priest blames Italy earthquakes on gay marriage
An Italian priest has said the recent earthquakes that have shaken the country, killing hundreds and leaving tens of thousands homeless, were "divine punishment" for gay civil unions, earning the Vatican's wrath.  

2015 STD Surveillance Report Press Release
Reported STDs at Unprecedented High in the U.S. Total combined cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis reported in 2015 reached the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  

If Trump loses: We'll be at the White House _ 'in arms'
SELMA, N.C. (AP) — Donald Trump's legions of followers say they're growing confident of victory — and many say they won't accept defeat. The blend of confidence in Trump and distrust of those in power was reflected again and again in more than two dozen interviews with his supporters across battleground states where the presidential race is being fought.  

Special report: Assad scents victory in Aleppo amid shattered souls
It was the calm before the impending storm yesterday in the Syrian city of Aleppo. A deadline given by the government to those in the opposition-held east to leave or face the wrath of their warplanes expired at 7pm on Friday night. But all was quiet over Syria’s second city on Saturday. Not a single person left through the humanitarian corridors opened by the government.  

CME IMPACT POSSIBLE ON NOV. 8TH
A magnetic filament on the sun erupted Nov. 5th, hurling a cloud of debris into space. NOAA forecasters say the resulting coronal mass ejection could strike Earth's magnetic field on Nov. 8th.  

Rabbi Predicts Trump Will Win and Usher in the Second Coming
Bible codes expert Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson says in two different videos that Donald Trump will be elected president next Tuesday. Charisma News Charisma Podcast Network MEV Bible Charisma Magazine New Man SpiritLed Woman Ministry Today Print Rabbi Predicts Trump Will Win and Usher in the Second Coming 6:00AM EDT 11/4/2016 Bob Eschliman Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson Bible codes expert Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson says in two different videos that Donald Trump will be elected president next Tuesday.In two separate sets of Bible codes, published three months apart, international Bible codes expert Rabbi Matityahu Glazerson shows evidence he has found that declares Donald J. Trump will win next week's presidential election. Trump's victory, Glazerson said, is directly connected to his support for Israel.  

China launches $11 billion fund for Central, Eastern Europe
China has set up a 10 billion euro ($11.15 billion) investment fund to finance projects in Central and Eastern Europe, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (601398.SS) (1398.HK) said in a statement issued on Sunday. The China-Central Eastern Europe fund will be run by Sino-CEE Financial Holdings Ltd, a company established by the bank earlier this year.  

Final reckoning approaches for Obama's high court nominee
Several intriguing scenarios could unfold after Tuesday's U.S. election to break the deadlock over filling a Supreme Court vacancy... Obama nominated U.S. appeals court judge Merrick Garland on March 16...The Republican-led Senate, in a move with little precedent, has refused to consider the nomination, saying the winner of the presidential election should make the pick.  

UN envoy urges focus on 'real' Gaza issues
UN Middle East envoy Nikolay Mladenov said Saturday that residents of the Gaza strip need jobs and hope more than a harbor and airport, a reference to recent comments by Israel's defense minister. In an October interview with Palestinian newspaper Al-Quds, Israel's Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman said that another war with Palestinian militants in Gaza would lead to their complete destruction.  

Obamacare Victims Revolt: ‘We Don’t have that Kind of Money’
Some users of Obamacare are finding the medical care they need to be too expensive to use due to high deductibles and high out-of-pocket costs. ...A survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the New York Times found that one in five people with insurance said they or someone in their household had difficulty paying medical bills compared to half for those without insurance, Bloomberg Politics reported.  

Paris climate deal enters force as focus shifts to action
The Paris agreement on climate change has come into force. Governments have agreed to keep the global temperature rise to two degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels - and preferably 1.5 degrees. "This is a moment to celebrate," United Nations climate chief Patricia Espinosa told Reuters.  

CSIS under scrutiny for programme that illegally kept metadata
Canada's spy agency is under scrutiny itself after a scathing court ruling said it was illegally keeping data on Canadians who posed no national security threat. The programme had been going on since 2006. Ottawa says it will ensure the spy agency is in is full compliance with Thursday's Federal Court decision.  

Syria conflict: Rebel force targets IS 'capital' Raqqa
A US-backed Kurdish and Arab force says it is starting an operation to capture Raqqa, so-called Islamic State's "capital" in Syria. The Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) say they will be aided by US-led coalition air strikes and will begin in hours. They have also warned civilians to steer clear of areas where IS militants are present.  

Brexit: Theresa May insists government 'getting on with it'
Theresa May has insisted the government is "getting on" with Brexit, following a High Court ruling that Parliament must vote on when the formal process of leaving the EU can get under way. The prime minister urged MPs and peers to "remember" the referendum result. UKIP leader Nigel Farage warned of protests on the streets if the decision in favour of Brexit was ignored.  

Delhi smog: Schools closed for three days as pollution worsens
Delhi's chief minister has shut all schools in the Indian capital for three days as its citizens struggle with choking smog. After an emergency cabinet meeting, Arvind Kejriwal promised a raft of measures to combat the extreme air pollution. All construction and demolition work has been banned for five days in the city.  

Russia PM: 'We never denied Israel’s right to Jerusalem, Temple Mount'
Moscow has never denied Israel’s rights to Jerusalem, the Temple Mount or the Western Wall, Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev said in advance of his visit to the Jewish state later this week. “These rights are clear and it would be absurd to deny them,” he told Channel 2 anchorwoman Yonit Levy.  

Nigerian army rescues Boko Haram-kidnapped schoolgirl and her baby
Nigerian troops rescued one of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram extremists more than two years ago in a pre-dawn raid Saturday on a forest hideout. She had a 10-month-old boy born to a Boko Haram fighter, according to a statement from army spokesman Col. Sani Kukasheka Usman.  

U.S. military has secret cyber weapons ready in case Russia attempts to hack election
Don’t pull anything funny on Election Day, Russia. U.S. military hackers have prepared secret cyber weapons and are ready to hit back at any Russian forces that try to meddle with American networks, especially on Tuesday.  

Clinton Foundation Admits It Broke The Law In Leaked "Smoking Gun" Memo
While there are conflicting reports whether the FBI may or may not indict the Clinton Foundation, which as the WSJ reported last week is being investigated by various FBI teams, even as other parts of the Bureau - and the DOJ - seek to squash the probe, the latest dump of Podesta emails has revealed a critical, confidential memo from prominent New York lawyer Kumiki Gibson to Clinton Foundation Chairman Bruce Lindsey (and former Bill Clinton attorney) which was performed as part of an inside audit of the foundation, and confirms that the charitable organization (which it found "operates more like a political operation") was engaged in practices that broke the law.  

ISIS Calls For "Slaughter Of Americans" On Election Day
One day after US intelligence sources warned that Al-Qaeda may be preparing for potential terrorist attacks in New York, Texas and Virginia, on Saturday the Islamic State called for the "slaughter" of U.S. voters on Election Day and demanded that Muslims not participate in the democratic process because "there is no difference between the Republican and Democratic parties in their “policies against Islam and Muslims."  

Secret Service rushes Donald Trump off stage at rally
Donald Trump was abruptly brought off the stage by Secret Service in the middle of a Saturday night rally when an unidentified man apparently tried to rush the stage. Multiple witnesses near the front of the stage told reporters that they believed that the man had a gun, but the claim could not be confirmed by Yahoo News. The Secret Service said no weapon was found.