Watchman on the Wall: 2016-11-13

Saturday, November 19, 2016

November 19, 2016

Claims of votes by the dead, felons cloud North Carolina governor race
North Carolina's gubernatorial race was undecided 10 days after the Nov. 8 vote and new allegations by the Republican incumbent's campaign about felons and dead people casting ballots could leave the outcome in limbo for weeks. Republican Governor Pat McCrory, trailing Democratic challenger Roy Cooper by about 6,300 votes according to the state elections website Friday afternoon, has not conceded

Obama bans new oil drilling in Arctic Ocean
The Obama administration has introduced a ban on offshore oil drilling in the Arctic for at least five years. The move is a significant victory for environmentalists who have campaigned for years against drilling in the ecologically fragile region. But the ban could be overturned by Donald Trump, who has previously pledged to increase offshore drilling.

Turkish bill clears men of statutory rape if they marry
A bill which would allow men accused of raping underage girls to be cleared if they marry the girl has been preliminarily backed by Turkish MPs. The bill would pardon men only if they had sex without "force or threat" and if they married the victim. Critics say it legitimises rape and child marriage, and lets off men who are aware of their crime.

Trump election: Obama and EU keep up pressure on Russia
Outgoing US President Barack Obama and EU leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to Nato unity and sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis. Meeting in Berlin, they also criticised Russia's air strikes in Syria. It was their first summit since Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Mr Trump has criticised Nato and said he hoped for warmer ties with Russia.

The Exhausted Epithets of the Left
They didn’t work against Trump and won’t work against his aides. Barack Obama’s signature phrase, “the audacity of hope,” came from a black nationalist, Jeremiah Wright. Obama stocked his administration with black nationalists, delivered speeches to openly separatist black colleges and associations, rolled out the red carpet for Al Sharpton, encouraged the reverse racism of “Black Lives Matter,” and rationalized the behavior of athletes who protested the American flag. None of this qualified as “ethno-nationalism” in the eyes of the media. They reserve that smear for conservatives who oppose hyphenated Americanism. Those who talk about race the least get hit with the charge of racism the most.

End Times Really Are Upon Us: Mike Huckabee Might Be Trump’s Ambassador to Israel
The biblical rapture is actually sounding more and more appealing these days, so maybe we should all be encouraged by reports that Donald Trump may appoint former Arkansas governor and prominent evangelical Zionist Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel.

The head of NATO says Trump agreed with him about the alliance's 'enduring importance' in a phone call
President-elect Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg agreed on Friday on the Western alliance's "enduring importance", NATO said, striving to reassure Europe that Washington will remain committed to its security.

Argentines wrestle demons at 'exorcism school'
Manuel Acuna sprinkles holy water and waves his crucifix, then lays his hand on the sweating, shrieking woman before him. This is not a horror movie. It is a real-life mass at Acuna's evangelical exorcism school -- thought to be one of the first in Latin America.

I'm no Clinton, French presidential favorite says
The man opinion pollsters tip to become France's next president said on Friday it would be an error to compare him to Hillary Clinton, who was widely expected to become U.S. president but lost to Donald Trump. "I am not Hillary Clinton," poll frontrunner Alain Juppe said. "And France is not America."

Blizzard conditions to sweep across midwestern US into Friday night
High winds, heavy snow and localized blizzard conditions will continue across the midwestern United States into Friday night. Heavy snow will shift from Nebraska and South Dakota to portions of Minnesota and Ontario on Friday.

British woman 'gang raped' in Dubai says "I'm petrified out here alone" after she's arrested for extra-marital sex
A British woman facing jail for extra-marital sex after reporting an alleged gang rape on holiday in Dubai has told of her "nightmare" and said she's "petrified". Zara-Jayne Moisey, 25, told police in the United Arab Emirates she was violently raped by two British men in the city last month.

Pence tells House GOP to 'buckle up' for breakneck pace
Vice President-elect Mike Pence told his former colleagues in the House Thursday to "buckle up" for an ambitious open to the new administration, marked by efforts to roll back Obamacare and regulations and tackle tax reform.

Friday, November 18, 2016

November 18, 2016

Distant star is the roundest object in the Universe
astronomers... from the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research and the University of Göttingen have found a star 5,000 light years away from us that's not only much rounder than the Earth, but is rounder than any natural object in the Universe.

Huge deposit of untapped oil could be largest ever discovered in US
The USGS estimated that 20bn barrels of oil was contained within layers of shale in the Permian Basin, a vast geological formation that stretches across western Texas and an area of New Mexico. The discovery is three times larger than the Bakken oilfields of North Dakota and is worth around $900bn.

Kansas Rep. Mike Pompeo gets Donald Trump's nomination to head CIA
A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and Harvard Law School, he is regarded a member of the congressional Republicans' Tea Party caucus, and serves on the House Select Committee on Benghazi, investigating the attack on the U.S. consulate compound that killed four people in 2012.

UK's May to Germany's Merkel: Brexit preparations are 'on track'
Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday assured her German counterpart that preparations for Britain's exit from the European union were on track, and that the legal process of leaving would be triggered by the end of March next year.

Supermoon, Trump’s Win and the Clash of Moral Values at the End of Days
Rabbi Winston asserted that a primary goal of the liberal movement is to break away from the obligations that come with living a God-centered life. According to his viewpoint, as history draws to a close, God is forcing each person to make a decision about where they stand morally. Are they aligned with conservative or with liberal values?

Poll Finds Disunity in EU Ranks, 'Things Are Going in the Wrong Direction'
And this dissatisfaction with the EU is hardly isolated to the British Isles: it is growing across Europe and becoming increasingly vocal. European nationalism itself is being fueled by a perception that EU institutions, are out of touch with many of its own members.

Electoral College voters 'deluged' with death threats
One of Michigan’s 16 electors who will be called upon to cast a vote validating the election of Donald Trump in the Electoral College has testified on video that he and others in the state are receiving “dozens and dozens of death threats” from Hillary Clinton supporters urging them to switch their votes to Clinton.

Netanyahu to break Ben-Gurion's record for longest consecutive term as prime minister
With 2,788 days consecutive days in office, Netanyahu will break one of the records set by Israel's first prime minister, but in order to break Ben-Gurion's record of overall time in office, he would need 972 more days.

Secret Service Can’t Find Tons Of Its Guns, Phones, Badges And Cars
Thousands of sensitive assets belonging to U.S. Secret Service agents, including firearms, computer laptops, work badges, telephones and even motor vehicles, have been lost during the past 15 years, according to documents obtained by nonprofit government watchdog Judicial Watch.

More academics, mayors detained as Turkish purges enter fifth month
Turkish police detained more than 70 academics at an Istanbul university, NATO said Turkish soldiers had sought asylum and more pro-Kurdish mayors were arrested on Friday as a crackdown after July's failed coup entered its fifth month.

Why did Democratic congressmen meet with anti-Israel terrorist?
The five House Democrats, including Luis Gutierrez (Illinois), Hank Johnson (Georgia), Matt Cartwright (Pennsylvania), Dan Kildee (Michigan), and Mark Pocan (Wisconsin), toured Judea, Samaria, and eastern Jerusalem on a guided tour paid for by the American Global Institute.

Trump Takes Charge
Republicans I’ve spoken to over the last week are unified, enthusiastic, and eager to pursue Trump’s agenda. Giddiness is the attitude toward the prospect of GOP control of the White House, the Congress, and the courts. Republicans are ecstatic as they look at House Democrats in turmoil, 13 red-state Senate Democrats up for reelection in 2018, a state and local Democratic Party in ruins, and liberal elites urging the party to double-down on the identity politics that have brought them to this ominous point.

‘Israel Looking Forward to Working With Trump Team — Bannon Included’
Dermer said Israel looks forward to “working with the Trump administration, with all of the members of the Trump administration, including Steve Bannon, and making the U.S.-Israel alliance stronger than ever.” The reference to Bannon comes in the wake of a concerted effort by numerous media to demonize the former CEO of Breitbart News,

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats Oppose Keith Ellison’s DNC Bid
A growing number of pro-Israel activists and Jewish community figures are expressing concern that Minnesota’s U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison will turn the Democratic Party away from Israel if he is elected party chairman.

Hezbollah Shows Off American APCs in Syrian Military Parade
US-made armored personnel carriers were on display as Hezbollah paraded in Syria. No one knows how they got there. The question is how Hezbollah obtained the APCs — and whether they are the same APCs that were given to the Lebanese Armed Forces by the United States.

Mystery aircraft circling skies confirmed to be TOP SECRET E-6B 'doomsday' NUKE plane
Thousands of witnesses spotted the aircraft circling the Denver area in Colorado, US, on Wednesday (November 16). Now the plane has been identified as an E-6B mercury – a US Airforce mobile command centre used to launch nuclear weapons anywhere in the world.

Pence Tells House GOP to Get Ready for Sweeping Legislation
Vice President-elect Mike Pence told House Republicans in a closed-door meeting...to be ready to move a lot of legislation next year. “We’re going to move an agenda” focused on rebuilding the military and improving the economy... In his remarks to House Republicans... he and the new administration wanted members to “buckle up,” and get ready for a speedy start on policy.

Trump offers Flynn post of national security adviser
President-elect Donald Trump has offered retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn the post of national security adviser... The official said that Flynn had not yet officially accepted Trump's offer. Flynn, who served as the director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) between 2012 and 2014, has advised Trump on national security issues for months.

The Latest: Trump tweets about Ford decision on auto plans
President-elect Donald Trump says on Twitter that Ford Motor Co. won't move Lincoln production from Kentucky to Mexico. Trump says in a tweet that Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford called him Thursday evening with the news. Ford had planned to move...to Mexico in a deal negotiated with the United Auto Workers union in 2015.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe: 'I have great confidence in Trump'
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe has said he has "great confidence" in US President-elect Donald Trump and he believes they can build a relationship of trust. Mr Abe described the 90-minute meeting in Trump Tower, New York, as "candid", with a "warm atmosphere". Some of Mr Trump's campaign rhetoric cast doubt over long-standing US alliances, including with Japan.

Trump election: Baltic warning over Russian move on Nato
Lithuania has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may test Nato in the weeks before Donald Trump becomes US president. Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius said he was "very afraid" for the Baltics, as well as the Syrian city of Aleppo. Nowhere is the troubled transition of Donald Trump being watched more carefully than in the Baltic states.

Is Sydney really in the grip of a housing bubble?
Sydney's sky-high property market has spawned doomsday predictions of a housing bubble on the verge of collapse. But is a "bloodbath" inevitable, asks Ian Lloyd Neubauer. Bidders slugging it out for a A$1.7m (£1.02m; $1.28m) shed. An apartment bought for A$750,000 in 2015 selling for A$1,08m this year. Pence Tells House GOP to Get Ready for Sweeping Legislation
Vice President-elect Mike Pence told House Republicans in a closed-door meeting...to be ready to move a lot of legislation next year. “We’re going to move an agenda” focused on rebuilding the military and improving the economy... In his remarks to House Republicans... he and the new administration wanted members to “buckle up,” and get ready for a speedy start on policy.

New Zealand quake: The geological impact of a 'complex' tremor
The powerful earthquakes which hit New Zealand were some of the most complex ever recorded, say scientists. ...Scientists studying it have said the initial tremor was actually two separate powerful quakes, which together lasted for two minutes. It was one of the most complex quakes ever recorded on land, said Geonet, the national quake-monitoring body.

Report: 12 members of nuclear negotiating team arrested by Iran for espionage
At least a dozen senior officials who were part of the negotiating team that conducted talks with the west regarding the Islamic Republic's nuclear program were arrested by Iranian authorities on espionage charges, Channel 2 citing an Iranian member of parliament reported Friday. Iranian MP Husein Al Haj said earlier this week that some of those arrested had dual citizenship...

Mexican Mayor Arrested After Hundreds Massacred and Cooked in Network of Ovens...
Mexican authorities have arrested the former mayor of a rural community in the border state of Coahuila in connection with the kidnapping, murder and incineration of hundreds of victims through a network of ovens at the hands of the Los Zetas cartel. The arrest comes after Breitbart Texas exposed not only the horrors of the mass extermination, but also the cover-up and complicity of the Mexican government.

UN watchdog chides Iran on nuclear deal
The head of the UN watchdog chided Iran on Thursday for exceeding for the second time an agreed upper limit for nuclear material set out in last year's atomic accord. A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency last week showed that Iran's stock of so-called heavy water had inched above the 130-tonne level set out in the landmark deal.

Here's Why Trump Is The Perfect Scapegoat for Obama's Failures
According to a recent FBI analysis, there has been an uptick in the number of hate crimes and racist and bigoted behavior in the United States, particularly towards people of Muslim backgrounds. This surge in hate crimes has been so prominent it forced Donald Trump to respond personally to these attacks in an interview with 60 Minutes, in which he urged these criminals to “stop it.”

Obama Sets New Record For Regulations – 81,640 Pages In 2016
The Obama Administration has just shattered the previous record for pages of regulations and rules published by the Federal Register in a single year.

Kosovo police 'foil IS attack' on Israeli football team
Kosovan police say they have foiled a plot by so-called Islamic State (IS) to attack the Israeli football team when it visited Albania last week. Nineteen arrests were made ahead of Israel's World Cup qualifier and the group is also suspected of planning attacks inside Kosovo itself.

Hezbollah has U.S. armored personnel carriers. But how did they get them?
Over the weekend images surfaced online of a Hezbollah parade in Qusair, Syria, featuring U.S. armored personnel carriers affixed with antiaircraft guns. The images prompted a flurry of speculation about the vehicles’ origin and whether the group had pilfered the stocks of the U.S.-supplied Lebanese military.

ESPN’s Public Editor Agrees With Viewers That Network ‘Has Moved Leftward’
ESPN Public Editor Jim Brady on Election Eve surveyed complaints that the sports network had gone overboard with liberal pieties, frustrating long-time watchers by injecting politics onto the playing field. He agreed with conservative complaints that ESPN had shifted leftward, though the company brass and at least one outspoken lefty personality didn’t see a problem: "One notion that virtually everyone I spoke to at ESPN dismisses is what some have perceived as unequal treatment of conservatives who make controversial statements vs. liberals who do the same."

Thursday, November 17, 2016

November 17, 2016

Why These Jewish Mystics Think God Helped Trump Win
“I hope that [Trump] will ascend the Temple Mount and, from that source of light and energy in the world, lead us in a dialogue of peace and reconciliation,” Yehuda Glick, a Knesset member and leading figure in the Temple Mount movement, told Israel National News.

Former Chief Rabbi: LGBT activity an 'abomination'
Addressing the efforts of the Reform movement to create an “egalitarian” prayer space at the Western Wall, Rabbi Amar called the Reform movement “wicked.” Rabbi Amar also called the “LGBT community” a “sect. It is a sect whose acts are without doubt an "abomination." The Torah obligates the death penalty for the act. It is among the most severe of transgressions.

Menorah and Oil Stand Ready for Third Temple as Hanukkah Approaches
A ritually pure oil has been carefully prepared by the nascent Sanhedrin so that the people of Israel will be ready to light the menorah should the Third Temple arrive by Hanukkah, which this year begins on December 24. “The oil is ready, so if the government decided to permit it, we are ready to go up to the Temple Mount and light the menorah,”

IA ‘suck it up, buttercup’ bill punishes colleges catering to Trump protests & post-election blues
Calling it the “Suck it up, buttercup bill,” State Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) plans to introduce legislation that would calculate how much state universities spent providing additional support to students after the election and cut their budget by half that amount. In addition, the legislation would punish protesters who shut down highways.

L.A.-to-the Bay Earthquake Could Damage 3.5 Million Homes
a new analysis of the damage possible in a worst-case-scenario earthquake is pretty eye-opening. Under one scenario, the state wouldn't necessarily split from here to the Bay Area, but millions of homes would be damaged and destroyed.

Aberystwyth hit by 94mph hurricane-force winds that flatten caravans in 'absolute carnage'
Hurricane-force winds of 94mph have left a trail of destruction after sweeping through west Wales. Huge gusts measuring 82 knots struck Aberystwyth, the market town and popular holiday resort, at about 10.30am on Thursday. The winds, which crews at Aberystwyth Lifeboat weather station said were the strongest they had ever recorded...

6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Indonesia
A powerful quake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale stuck Indonesia's resort island of Bali and East Java province, triggering panic, officials said on Thursday.

SUNSPOT CYCLE AT LOWEST LEVEL IN 5 YEARS
The sun has looked remarkably blank lately, with few dark cores interrupting the featureless solar disk. This is a sign that Solar Minimum is coming.

Oldest known Ten Commandments tablet sold for $850,000
A 1,500-year-old stone tablet with the earliest known chiseled inscription of the Ten Commandments was sold at a US auction on Wednesday for $850,000. The two-foot (61 cm) square slab of white marble that weighs about 115 pounds (50 kg) was sold in Beverly Hills, California, by Dallas-based Heritage Auctions to a buyer who not to be immediately identified.

Danny Danon to UN forum: 'See you in court, BDS'
“We are here to send a simple message to the BDS movement: to the bullies who harass students on campus, to those who use the language of civil rights to mask their hate, to the activists who are conducting this illegal and unjust campaign of hate; your time is over, your movement based on lies and intimidation is coming to an end,”

U.N. nuclear watchdog criticizes Iran for overstepping deal limit
Iran must stop repeatedly overstepping a limit on its stock of a sensitive material set by its landmark deal with major powers, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Thursday. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which is policing the deal, said in a report last week that Iran had slightly exceeded the 130-tonne soft limit on its stock of heavy water for a second time since the deal was put in place in January.

DNA-editing breakthrough could fix 'broken genes' in the brain, delay ageing and cure incurable diseases
Scientists have discovered a new way to edit DNA that could fix “broken genes” in the brain, cure previously incurable diseases and potentially even extend the human lifespan. The breakthrough – described as a “holy grail” of genetics – was used to partially restore the sight of rats blinded by a condition which also affects humans.

Hezbollah has U.S. armored personnel carriers.
Over the weekend images surfaced...of a Hezbollah parade in Qusair, Syria, featuring U.S. armored personnel carriers affixed with antiaircraft guns. The images prompted a flurry of speculation about the vehicles’ origin and whether the group had pilfered the stocks of the U.S.-supplied Lebanese military. The armored personnel carrier, known as the M113...has been in service since the 1960s.

Brazil: Protesters storm Congress seeking military rule
Dozens of protesters demanding a military coup have forced their way into Brazil's lower chamber of Congress in the capital, Brasilia. At least 40 demonstrators scuffled with guards and took over the podium as a session began on Wednesday. Denouncing government corruption, they called for a return to military rule - which Brazil saw from 1964 to 1985.

Obama defends globalisation on Germany visit
US President Barack Obama has made a strong defence of globalisation as he arrived in Germany on his final visit to Europe before leaving office. In a joint article, Mr Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that with the global economy developing faster than ever, co-operation was vital.

International mayors denounce UNESCO for ignoring Jewish ties to Temple Mount
An international delegation of mayors presented a resolution to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, decrying the recent UNESCO resolution that denies Jewish and Christian ties to the Temple Mount. The resolution states that UNESCO must cease to repeatedly exacerbate tensions.

The largest oil deposit ever found in America was just discovered in Texas
The US Geological Survey said Tuesday that it found what could be the largest deposit of untapped oil ever discovered in America. Based on a West Texas Intermediate crude oil price of $45 per barrel, those deposits are worth about $900 billion.

Trump attacks 'fools' at The New York Times
President-elect Donald Trump is going after The New York Times again. In a series of tweets Wednesday, Trump attacked a Times story about firings and infighting that have left his transition team in a "state of disarray" -- reporting backed up by CNN and other major news organizations.

Dollar at highest since 2003; oil falls in choppy trade
The U.S. dollar index touched a near 14-year high on Wednesday, while oil prices fell in a volatile session as traders were caught between a build in U.S. stockpiles and the chance of an agreement on an output cut.

TITANPOINTE The NSA’s Spy Hub in New York, Hidden in Plain Sight
HEY CALLED IT Project X. It was an unusually audacious, highly sensitive assignment: to build a massive skyscraper, capable of withstanding an atomic blast, in the middle of New York City. It would have no windows, 29 floors with three basement levels, and enough food to last 1,500 people two weeks in the event of a catastrophe.

Egypt court overturns Morsi death sentence
An Egyptian appeals court on Tuesday overturned a death sentence handed down against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi in one of four trials since his 2013 overthrow.

Trump told by New York mayor that city is 'fearful' of him
New York's mayor says he has told US President-elect Donald Trump people in the city are "fearful" of what his White House administration could bring.

CRISPR gene-editing tested in a person for the first time
The move by Chinese scientists could spark a biomedical duel between China and the United States. On 28 October, a team led by oncologist Lu You at Sichuan University in Chengdu delivered the modified cells into a patient with aggressive lung cancer as part of a clinical trial at the West China Hospital, also in Chengdu.

Trump Team Warns Obama Against Last-Minute ‘UN Surprise’ on Israel
Saying that pushing agendas “contrary to the president-elect’s position” would not be in the “spirit of the transition”, Trump national security advisor for Donald Trump last week warned the Obama administration against making moves on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in his last months in office.

Light earthquake shakes southeast Alaska
Officials say a light earthquake rattled southeastern Alaska Wednesday morning but there were no immediate reports of damage. The Alaska Earthquake Center say the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 and was centered 74 miles east of Yakutat at a depth of about 9 miles.

Earthquake shakes Delhi, northern India
A medium intensity earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter Scale shook the national capital and neighbouring Haryana in the wee hours today.

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

November 16, 2016

Jason Chaffetz: We Aren't Done With Hillary Yet
"We have to get to the truth. It was was never about a political targeting of Hillary Clinton. She created one of the biggest security breaches in the history of the State Department. We still have tens-of-thousands of documents we still haven't seen, there's more than Hillary Clinton involved in this, you have dozens of people within the bowels of the organization," Chaffetz said.

Putin withdraws Russia from International Criminal Court
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Wednesday to withdraw Russia from the International Criminal Court, which rules on such grave charges as genocide and crimes against humanity.

Rep. Jason Chaffetz: I Will Continue to Investigate Clinton! FBI Director James Comey Likely To Be Replaced By President Trump
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Here Are The Early Favorites For Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
Though it’s difficult to assess who Trump might pick from the list of possible candidates his campaign compiled during the general election, some Court-watchers are placing bets on the early favorites.

It’s us or them’ Cheers as Sarkozy lashes out at Islamists ahead of French elections
Speaking to thousands of cheering supporters in Nice on Tuesday night, the right-wing candidate lashed out at François Hollande’s flailing Socialist government, and presented himself as the saviour of France before promising to “re-establish authority”.

Trump’s Choice of Stephen Bannon is Nod to Anti-Washington Base
In naming Stephen K. Bannon to a senior White House post, President-elect Donald J. Trump has elevated the hard-right nationalist movement that Mr. Bannon has nurtured for years from the fringes of American politics to its very heart...

Is Trump the Prophesied Leader Who Will Unite Christians Against Radical Islam?
“The Malbim wrote that before the coming of the Messiah, the world will separate into two groups: the Bnei Yishmael (Muslims), and the Bnei Edom (Christians),” “According to the prophecy, the Bnei Yishmael will join together, and the Christians will remain calm, even apathetic, despite the obvious threat.”

State Dept on ‘Illegal Settlements’: Jews Bad, Arabs Good
building Jewish homes in Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem without legal authorization is “corrosive to peace,” while building illegal Arab homes in the same territory is not only a good thing, demolishing them is also corrosive to peace.

Russia's Non-Participation in ICC Rome Statute Explained by National Interests
Russia’s decision to not take part in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is explained by national interests...

Report: Hillary 'physically violent' after losing
Hillary Clinton lost her composure entirely when her loss to Donald Trump became evident, “crying” so much that it was “hard to understand what she was saying.” Klein said she even turned combative against her staff. “Is it any wonder that so many of her followers are emulating Clinton’s behavior, going on full-fledged temper tantrums and riots, shedding massive amounts of tears because the election didn’t go the way they wanted it to?”

Immigration hardliner says Trump team preparing plans for wall, mulling Muslim registry
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who helped write tough immigration laws in Arizona and elsewhere, said in an interview that Trump's policy advisers had also discussed drafting a proposal for his consideration to reinstate a registry for immigrants from Muslim countries.

Turkey taps new ambassador to Israel, closing in on full renewal of ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announces envoy to Tel Aviv in reciprocal move after Israel nominated its ambassador to Ankara.

New administration will be willing to alter American policy – Trump adviser Woolsey to RT
“Positive change” under the Trump presidency can spread across US borders, Woolsey said, stating that “there are opportunities for former adversaries such as the US and Russia to work together on some things,” particularly noting Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).

Comments by Brian Tamaki blaming gays, murderers and sinners for earthquakes called 'ridiculous'
Bishop Brian Tamaki's comments about the cause of the devastating earthquakes that struck the country have been labelled "ridiculous" by John Key, while the mayor of Kaikoura called them "pathetic". In a Destiny Church sermon on Sunday, before Monday morning's quake struck killing two and leaving thousands stranded, Tamaki said "sexual perversion" was to blame for natural disasters.

Angela Merkel signals key concession on freedom of movement as Canada hints at trade deal with post-Brexit Britain, plus PMQs live
In comments seen as a significant shift, the German Chancellor suggested that the European Union needs to “discuss further” the rules around freedom of movement. It suggests for the first time that Britain may be able to gain full control of its borders while still retaining access to the single market.

Turkey appoints ambassador to Israel
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Kemal Okem as the country’s ambassador to Israel on Wednesday. The nomination comes just 24 hours after Israel appointed 53-year-old Eitan Na'eh as the ambassador to Turkey, the first appointment since the reconciliation agreement was signed in June.

CRISPR gene-editing tested in a person for the first time
A Chinese group has become the first to inject a person with cells that contain genes edited using the revolutionary CRISPR–Cas9 technique. On 28 October, a team led by oncologist Lu You at Sichuan University in Chengdu delivered the modified cells into a patient with aggressive lung cancer as part of a clinical trial at the West China Hospital, also in Chengdu.

France’s Sarkozy Urges Tax On US Goods If Trump Exits Paris Deal
Former French President Nicholas Sarkozy suggested Europe impose a carbon tax on all U.S. products if President-elect Donald Trump pulled the country out of the Paris climate change agreement. Over 100 countries have ratified the 2015 Paris deal to curb carbon emissions in an effort to tackle climate change. Trump, a climate change denier, promised to withdraw from the agreement during his campaign.

Most of arrested Portland protesters are from Oregon
Most of the 112 protesters arrested in Portland last week didn’t vote in Oregon, according to state election records. Approximately 30 percent did cast a ballot in Oregon or in another state. At least seventy-nine demonstrators either didn’t turn in a ballot or weren’t registered to vote in the state.

Google, Facebook move to restrict ads on fake news sites
Alphabet Inc's Google (GOOGL.O) and Facebook Inc (FB.O) on Monday announced measures aimed at halting the spread of "fake news" on the internet... Google said it is working on a policy change to prevent websites that misrepresent content from using its AdSense advertising network, while Facebook updated its advertising policies to spell out that its ban on deceptive and misleading content applies to fake news.

Nigeria Boko Haram: 75,000 children 'risk dying of hunger'
Some 75,000 children in north-eastern Nigeria risk dying of hunger in "the few months ahead", the UN says. UN humanitarian co-ordinator Peter Lundberg said that overall 14 million people needed humanitarian assistance in a region that was the former stronghold of Boko Haram militants.

House extends Iran sanctions giving Trump leverage over nuclear violations
The US House of Representatives approved an extension for 10 years of Iran sanctions, including many currently under waiver as part of the Iran nuclear deal, a move that could pave the way for President-elect Donald Trump to pull out of the deal. The bill approved late Tuesday by the House simply extends existing Iran sanctions for a decade, to the end of 2026. They were due to expire on Dec. 31, 2016.

First India, Now Australia Should Abolish Big Bank-Notes According To UBS
Despite widespread chaos, bank runs, tumbling currency, and economic uncertainty in India following its surprise announcement last week, UBS analysts think Australia should follow India’s lead and scrap its biggest bank notes, extending the war on cash further across the globe.

Illegals demand Obama issue mass pardons amid Trump deportation fears
Illegal immigrants are preparing to ask President Obama to pardon some 750,000 Dreamers, saying such a move is their last, best hope to stave off what they fear will be a wave of deportations once Donald Trump takes the Oval Office. Community leaders have planned a rally in New York on Wednesday to make the request.

Most Voters Saw, Rejected News Media Bias
7 in 10 (69%) voters do not believe the news media are honest and truthful. 8 in 10 (78%) of voters believe the news coverage of the presidential campaign was biased, with nearly a 3-to-1

U.S. says war crimes probe of U.S. forces in Afghanistan unwarranted
An International Criminal Court investigation of possible war crimes by U.S. forces in Afghanistan is not "warranted or appropriate," the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday after prosecutors in The Hague found initial grounds for such a probe.

Cliff Barrows, longtime associate of Billy Graham, dies at 93
Cliff Barrows, who provided the soundtrack for Billy Graham’s global crusades for decades and remained a close friend to the Charlotte-born evangelist, died Tuesday at Carolinas HealthCare System-Pineville after a brief illness. He was 93.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

November 15, 2016

Gutfeld Rips 'Moron' Emanuel for Declaring Chicago Will Always Be a 'Sanctuary City'
Gutfeld called Emanuel an "moron," asking how he could label a city that has 600 murders a year a "sanctuary." "Chicago's only slightly safer than a minefield."

Rabbis Urge Trump, Putin to Help Rebuild Temple in Jerusalem
A group of leading Israeli rabbis see in US President-elect Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin echoes of King Cyrus of Persia, who 2,500 years ago assisted the Jewish people in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. “The political conditions today, in which the two most important national leaders in the world support the Jewish right to Jerusalem as their spiritual inheritance, is historically unprecedented.”

Giuliani, Bolton lead field for secretary of state
Aides to President-elect Donald Trump Monday night indicated that former New York mayor Rudolph Giuliani was the leading candidate for secretary of state in the new administration, while former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton was also in the running.

Hopeful and relieved, evangelicals see Trump’s win as their own
For months, Rose Aller kept her support for Donald Trump a secret from her colleagues at the Northern Virginia school where she works as a substitute teacher. “You’re judged for your beliefs,” she said. “Our media branded you a racist, a bigot, a homophobe if you were Republican.” So Aller stayed quiet.

3,600-Year-Old Pagan Canaanite Treasure Trove Discovered in Judean Foothills
Israeli archaeologists announced the discovery Monday of a rare treasure of gold and silver objects dating back about 3,600 years to the Middle Bronze Age, or the Canaanite period. They were found in the archaeological site of the Tel Gezer National Park, in the Judean foothills near Beit Shemesh.

NYPD boosts security for Thanksgiving parade; Islamic State calls it an 'excellent target'
The New York Police Department said it would be strengthening its security preparations for the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after the Islamic State said it would make a good target for a terror attack. The NYPD made the announcement Monday after the militant group included pictures of the parade in a guide to mass terror attacks in the latest issue of its propaganda magazine.

Britain kills off plans for EU army after string of countries back the UK
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the UK had successfully won over enough other countries to force the plans to be watered down. The policy win came as the US President Elect, Donald Trump, said countries should not expect protection from NATO if they do not meet defence spending targets.

Obamacare Premiums to Increase 27%
A new study obtained by the Washington Free Beacon shows premium increases under Obamacare will actually be higher than the federal government’s projections.

Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier Begins Combat Operations in Syria Read more: https://sputniknews.com/military/201611151047453340-admi
Russian Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft-carrying cruiser has begun combat operations in Syria, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Tuesday. "Today, we started a major operation to launch massive strikes on Daesh and al-Nusra Front targets in the Idlib and Homs provinces [in Syria]," Shoigu said at Russian President Vladimir Putin's meeting with the ministry’s leadership and defense enterprises.

Trump gets tough, looks to ban Muslim Brotherhood
President...Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to jumpstart a bill in Congress that would ban the Muslim Brotherhood by declaring it a terrorist organization.

Hezbollah shows off tanks, missiles in Syria
The Lebanese terror group Hezbollah has shown off its forces on foreign soil for the first time; it has also shown off its arsenal of tanks and APCs for the first time ever; Hezbollah now has capabilities usually only national militaries have.

Conservative cardinals challenge Pope over teachings on family
Four conservative Roman Catholic cardinals on Monday made a rare public challenge to Pope Francis over some of his teachings in a major document on the family, accusing him of sowing confusion on important moral issues. The cardinals - two Germans, an Italian, and an American - said they had gone public with their letter to the pope because he had not responded.

New Zealand rocked by FOURTH earthquake in TWO days
NEW ZEALAND has been hit by another earthquake just days after two people were killed when a massive quake caused a tsunami. The quake measured 5.4 on the Richter scale, according to the USGS. It hit the town of Blenheim – in the most northern point of the country's southern island, just before 6.09pm (local time).

FBI gains access to tweet-mining app despite Twitter snooping ban
The FBI has gained access to Twitter-linked analytics tool Dataminr, citing the use of Twitter by terrorist organizations. But that appears to violate Twitter's fine print, which forbids its data from being used to “investigate, track, or surveil” users.

Massive special op against Islamists carried out in 10 German federal states, 60 cities
German police have carried out a large-scale operation targeting Islamists across ten German federal states, the country’s Interior Ministry (Bundesministeriums des Innern) reported on Tuesday. The raids took place in 60 cities, including capital Berlin.

Mysterious ‘earthquake lights’ illuminate New Zealand sky during tremor
The skies over New Zealand were mysteriously lit up in various colors while the 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck close to the city of Christchurch. Footage of the unusual sky was posted on YouTube and showed what appeared to be bright flashes “during the peak of the shaking” on Sunday, according to video uploader Zachary Bell.

Emanuel Tells Undocumented Immigrants Chicago ‘Always Will Be A Sanctuary City’
Even as President-elect Donald Trump vows to immediately deport 2 to 3 million undocumented immigrants when he takes office in January, Mayor Rahm Emanuel is reaffirming Chicago’s commitment as a so-called “sanctuary city.” “To be clear about what Chicago is, it always will be a sanctuary city,” the mayor said Monday.

Egypt: Mohammed Morsi death sentence overturned
Egypt's highest court has overturned a death sentence against ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi. Morsi had been condemned to death for his part in a mass prison break during the 2011 revolution. He was elected president in 2012, but removed by the military a year later after street protests against his rule.

Settlers vow resistance against demolition of homes
Residents of the Amona outpost promised to resist any evacuation attempts, after the High Court of Justice rejected last-minute appeals for a delay and insisted...their hilltop community...be demolished by December 25. “We’ll stand here like a bulwark!” Amona spokesman Avihai Boaron promised at an emergency meeting the community’s 40 families held on Monday night...

Palestinian U.N. Ambassador: We’ll Use ‘Weapons That We Have in U.N.’ If Trump Moves U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Palestinian ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour said Friday that if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his campaign promise to move the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, then “nobody should blame us for unleashing all of the weapons that we have in the U.N. to defend ourselves, and we have a lot of weapons in the U.N.”

Russia's Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev Has Been Detained Over a Bribe
Russian Economy Minister Alexei Ulyukayev has been detained over a $2 million bribe allegedly received for a “positive” assessment, which led to oil producer Rosneft acquiring a 50 percent stake in Bashneft, the country’s Investigative Committee said on Tuesday.

EU ministers plan to enhance defence and security without competing with Nato
The European Union has agreed a plan to strengthen the defence and security roles of the bloc that could see it sending swift response forces to foreign countries for the first time. The EU is said to be considering strategies to act without US support.

Soros And Liberal Mega-Donors Plot For War With Donald Trump
George Soros and other liberal mega-donors are gathering in Washington for a three-day, closed-door meeting where they will discuss opposing Trump’s plan for his first 100 days in office.

CBS News defends holding Trump’s call for calm until it aired on ‘60 Minutes’
CBS News’ “60 Minutes” — which scored the first full sit-down with Donald Trump since he became president-elect — is facing questions over what it chose not to release from the interview before it aired.

China still has the two most powerful supercomputers in the world
hina’s Sunway TaihuLight and Tianhe-2 topped the list of supercomputers, maintaining the lead the systems had six months ago, according to the Top500 supercomputer rankings.

Rare “Supermoon”, First of Century, Marks Closest Approach to Earth in 68 Years
Charisma News noted the auspicious date of the previous super-supermoon in 1948 and asked if tonight’s sighting, falling six days after the US election, signalled a watershed moment for Israel’s future. It quoted the Bible, noting that celestial events could be interpreted as signs of divine will.

Monday, November 14, 2016

November 14, 2016

BIN EXCLUSIVE: Meet Mike Pence’s Orthodox, Jewish, Israeli Cousins
“When it comes to making political decisions, I doubt that it makes a difference to him that he has family in the Golan. But it does say a lot about how interconnected Israel and America are.”

Israel’s muezzin law. A fresh Palestinian issue
Finally, on Sunday, the Ministerial Legislative Committee approved the Muezzin Law for limiting the sound level of the muezzins’ call. The bill is still to be enacted by the Knesset. However, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas instantly threatened the measure would “drag the region into a disaster” and vowed to bring it before the UN Security Council.

Trump could WIPE OUT the EU - populist tide could be HAMMER BLOW to Brussels, Lord says
Lord Salisbury, a former MP and leader of the House of Lords, claimed the first evidence of whether a “Trumpist tide” will pour across the continent in 2017 will be seen at the beginning of next month.

Arsonists Target Ancient Jewish Sites Absalom’s Tomb and Cave of Jehoshaphat
The Israeli authorities reported an arson on the weekend of November 12, in the area of the “Tomb of Absalom” and the “Cave of Jehoshaphat,” situated in the Kidron Valley on the eastern side of the Old City separating the Temple Mount from the Mount of Olives.

EU says to stick to Iran rapprochement despite Trump's criticism
The European Union said on Monday it would keep pushing to restore ties with Iran in line with last year's nuclear deal, which US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rescind.

British journalist calls for assassination of President Trump
A British journalist is in hot water after she advocated for the assassination of President-elect Donald Trump. Monisha Rajesh, a freelance writer...set off a firestorm with a tweet last week, writing “IT’S ABOUT TIME FOR A PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION!” Rajesh’s comment sparked a wave of angry responses on Twitter, and she ultimately shut down her account.

Mild earthquake rattles southwest Alaska
the U.S. Geological Survey put the preliminary magnitude at 5.5. It was recorded just before 1 p.m. AKST. The quake on the Alaska Peninsula was felt in Dillingham and was centered about 35 miles south of the community of Pilot Point, or 400 miles southwest of Anchorage.

EU will maintain Russia policies, even if US changes course – Mogherini
Brussels will pursue its own policies when it comes to Russia even if the new American administration abandons Obama’s course for US-Russian relations, the EU foreign policy chief announced after dining with EU Foreign Ministers.

6.2 aftershock shakes New Zealand after more powerful earthquake kills at least 2
A new earthquake measuring 6.2 has struck 39km west of Kaikoura, New Zealand. This is one of the most powerful in a series of tremors that followed a 7.8 magnitude quake which struck the town, located some 180km northeast of Christchurch, on Sunday.

'Like living on a waking dragon': New Zealanders count cost of earthquake
Tens of thousands of people fled their homes in the middle of the night on Monday to seek higher ground following a tsunami alert covering the entire east coast, although the warnings were later lifted. Across the country, two people have been declared dead. Prime minister John Key was quoted as saying the damage bill from the earthquake was likely to be at least “a couple of billion dollars”.
British 'sharia courts' under scrutiny
For more than 30 years, sharia courts enforcing Islamic law have been operating quietly across Britain. But two official inquiries have put them in the spotlight amid accusations that they discriminate against women. Very little is known about them, even their number, which one study by the University of Reading puts at 30, while the British think tank Civitas estimates there are 85.

6.2-magnitude quake shakes northwestern Argentina
A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit northwestern Argentina Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake, at a depth of 62 miles (100 kilometers), struck shortly after 1400 GMT about 16 miles north of the city Chilecito in the South American nation's La Rioja province.

Trump election: Up to three million migrants 'to be targeted'
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he will deport or jail up to three million illegal migrants initially. Those targeted would be migrants with criminal records, such as gang members and drug dealers, he told US broadcaster CBS in an interview. There were an estimated 178,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records in the US in 2010, according to a congressional report.

New Zealand hit by aftershocks after severe earthquake
Strong aftershocks have roiled New Zealand following a 7.5-magnitude earthquake that killed two people. The South Island has seen hundreds of tremors, including a 6.3-magnitude quake, after the initial one struck after midnight on Monday. The epicentre is northeast of Christchurch, near the town of Kaikoura which has been cut off by landslides.

Trove of ancient gold, silver discovered at Israeli archeological site
A treasure trove of gold and silver objects dating back about 3,600 years from the Canaanite period has been found in the Tel Gezer excavation center. The Israel Antiquities Authority announced Monday that it believes the objects found were part of a ceremonial offering that was laid in the center of the structure being excavated.

Palestinians: Israeli bill to silence mosques will lead to 'catastrophe'
The Palestinian leadership has summarily condemned a proposed bill to ban religious institutions from using outdoor loudspeakers. Nabil Abu Rudeinah, the spokesman of the Palestinian Authority Presidency, said the bill “will lead to catastrophes” upon his arrival in the Turkmenistan, where a PA delegation is participating in an official visit.

Analysis: Settlements bill puts Israel on collision course with Obama
Right-wing ministers...put Israel on a collision course with US President Barack Obama over settlements...as he weighs a possible peace initiative or action on settlements at the United Nations Security Council... ...Ministerial Legislative Committee gave their initial approval...to retroactively legalize over 2,000 settler homes, many of which are built on private Palestinian property.

Chaos Ensues As Europe Splinters In Response To Trump: UK, France, Hungary Snub EU Emergency Meeting
While America's so-called "establishment", the legacy political system and mainstream media, appear to be melting, and transforming before our eyes into something that has yet to be determined, Europe also appears to be disintegrating in response to the Trump presidential victory: as the FT reports, in a stunning development, Britain and France on Sunday night snubbed a contentious EU emergency meeting to align the bloc’s approach to Donald Trump’s election, exposing rifts in Europe over the US vote.

Blocks Of Anti-Trump Protest Buses Caught On Tape
As our reader notes, "I have a video of 5 city blocks on the West side of Chicago lined with busses from Wisconsin (Badger Bus Lines) bringing in protestors. The Sears tower is visible in the background."

Iraqi forces retake ancient Assyrian village of Nimrud, Iraqi military says
For centuries, the massive Assyrian city in Northern Iraq lay buried beneath the sands of time, forgotten by history. Archeologists first began excavating Nimrud -- built nearly 3,000 years ago -- in the 1840s. In the decades that followed, they unearthed priceless treasures from the city, including palaces adorned with unique frescoes and giant sculptures, that offered a window into Iraq's glorious past.

Iraq troops aim to tighten noose on Islamic State in Mosul
Iraqi soldiers fighting just north of Mosul, within sight of city neighborhoods, said on Sunday they were ready to tighten the noose around Islamic State militants waging a brutal defense of their Iraqi stronghold.

(Video) When People Laughed At The Idea Of Trump Actually Being Elected
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Erdogan hints at referendum on Turkey joining EU
Accusing Brussels of wanting Turkey to abandon its bid to join the EU, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hinted in an interview published Sunday he might put the question to a referendum.

Sunday, November 13, 2016

November 13, 2016

‘It’s going to happen’: NASA simulates huge asteroid hitting major city
When American government representatives asked NASA head Charles Boden what the best response to a large asteroid headed for New York City would be, his answer was simple: ‘Pray.’ But what would happen if a smaller asteroid hit Los Angeles?Describing the scenario as a ‘not if – but when,’ NASA recently simulated what would happen if a 300 to 800ft asteroid approached Los Angeles with an 100% chance of impact.

U.S. to push ahead on climate pact before Trump takes over: Kerry
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday the Obama administration would do everything it could to implement a global agreement to combat climate change before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Kerry made the comments during a visit to New Zealand just before setting off to Marrakesh, Morocco to take part in climate talks between 200 nations.

Obama officials work against time to wrap banking rules
U.S. officials are striving to put finishing touches on a slew of banking rules before President Barack Obama leaves office and hands regulatory power to Donald Trump... President-elect Trump...and his fellow Republicans will have control of Congress and government agencies, allowing the new administration to block or roll back many of the last-minute changes.

Nimrud: Iraqi forces 'retake ancient city from IS'
Iraqi government forces say they have captured Nimrud, the site of an ancient Assyrian city overrun by Islamic State (IS) group militants two years ago. In March 2015, officials and historians condemned IS for the destruction of the archaeological site, which dates back to the 13th Century BC. The UN's cultural body described the act as a war crime.

Trump election: Nato chief warns against going it alone
Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has warned US President-elect Donald Trump that "going it alone" is not an option for Europe or the United States. He said the West faced its greatest security challenge in a generation. During his election campaign, Mr Trump described Western military alliance Nato as obsolete.

Paris attacks: France state of emergency to be extended - PM Valls
France's state of emergency imposed after last year's terror attacks in Paris is likely to be extended, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has told the BBC. He said the measures were needed to "protect our democracy". Mr Valls was speaking on the first anniversary of the attacks by Islamist militants, in which 130 people died.

US to take Australia asylum seekers on Nauru and Manus Island
Australia and the US have reached a resettlement deal for asylum seekers held in offshore detention centres in Papua New Guinea and Nauru. Under the agreement, the migrants there will be assessed and the most vulnerable will be resettled in the US. About 1,200 people are being held in the asylum centres on Manus Island in Papua New Guinea and on Nauru island.

Netanyahu warns ministers against predicting Trump’s Israel policy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu... cautioned his cabinet ministers not to turn to the media with their predictions of what US President-elect Donald Trump’s policy will be toward Israel. “I’m asking all the ministers and the parliamentarians to wait until the start of the new...government. Let's...form a new policy together through quiet and acceptable...channels and not through interviews with the media,”...

Tsunami hits New Zealand after series of strong quakes
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck central New Zealand just after midnight, the US Geological Survey said, generating a tsunami that hit the northeast coast of the South Island. New Zealand's Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management warned of the risk of destructive waves along the country's entire east coast and urged residents in low-lying areas to evacuate and seek higher ground.

Afghanistan: 4 Americans dead in blast at Bagram Airfield
Four Americans were killed in an apparent suicide bomb attack early Saturday at Bagram Airfield, the largest US base in Afghanistan, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said. Two of those killed were service members, and two were contractors, he said, adding he was "deeply saddened" by the news.

Death toll rises to 50 in IS-claimed blast in Pakistan
The death toll from a bomb blast at a Sufi shrine in southwest Pakistan has risen to 50 people with more than 100 wounded, officials said.

China ships sail near disputed islands: Japan
Chinese coast guard vessels sailed into territorial waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea on Saturday, Japan's coast guard said, marking the second such incident in a week.

Is a Muslim from the Midwest set to take over the Democratic National Committee?
He's a Muslim from the heartland and he could be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee. Rep. Keith Ellison of Minnesota is slowly raking up support from some key figures within the party, such as Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Sen. Charles Schumer, who want him to be the next leader, following the party’s humbling presidential loss earlier this week.

Texas Community Goes Underground For Doomsday Prep
Some upper-income Texans are headed down below, not Australia, but below the surface. An investor group is planning for a doomsday scenario by building a $300 million luxury community replete with underground homes. There will also be air-lock blast doors designed for people worried about a dirty bomb or other disaster and off-grid energy and water production.

New York Times publisher vows to 'rededicate' paper to reporting honestly
The publisher of The New York Times penned a letter to readers Friday promising that the paper would “reflect” on its coverage of this year’s election while rededicating itself to reporting on “America and the world” honestly.

Top Iranian general: We gave Hezbollah the thousands of rockets it used against Israel
Iran’s top general said the Islamic Republic set up a missile factory in Syria which transferred supplies to Hezbollah to use in the 2006 war against Israel.

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