Trump to CNN: 'You Are Fake News'
During a press conference on Wednesday, President-Elect Donald Trump refused to take a question from CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jim Acosta and told him “You are fake news.”
During a press conference on Wednesday, President-Elect Donald Trump refused to take a question from CNN Senior White House Correspondent Jim Acosta and told him “You are fake news.”
No damage reported after 3 earthquakes hit north Oklahoma
The U.S. Geological Survey says back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage. A third earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7, hit the same area Monday afternoon.
The U.S. Geological Survey says back-to-back earthquakes hit Monday morning near Pawnee, about 75 miles northeast of Oklahoma City. The USGS says the quakes had magnitudes of 3.2 and 3.3 and there are no reports of injuries or damage. A third earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 3.7, hit the same area Monday afternoon.
John Kerry Literally Won't Say the Western Wall Is Part of Israel
I cannot think of something more anti-Semitic than saying that the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Jewish Temple, isn't part of the Jewish State. But that's exactly what John Kerry, our none-too-soon outgoing secretary of State, said in this CNN interview. I guess Kerry figured he'd add insult to injury on top of the Obama administration's abstention at the UN. I'm not a fan of everything Donald Trump has said, but the silver lining is that he cannot be worse for Israel or more anti-Semitic than the Obama gang has been.
I cannot think of something more anti-Semitic than saying that the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Jewish Temple, isn't part of the Jewish State. But that's exactly what John Kerry, our none-too-soon outgoing secretary of State, said in this CNN interview. I guess Kerry figured he'd add insult to injury on top of the Obama administration's abstention at the UN. I'm not a fan of everything Donald Trump has said, but the silver lining is that he cannot be worse for Israel or more anti-Semitic than the Obama gang has been.
4Chan Users Claim to be Source of Trump 'Golden Shower in Moscow' Hoax
News outlets took the decision to run the story in spite of clues that the document was a fake, including factual errors and the use of the heading "Confidential/Sensitive Source" which is used by neither UK nor US intelligence agencies.
News outlets took the decision to run the story in spite of clues that the document was a fake, including factual errors and the use of the heading "Confidential/Sensitive Source" which is used by neither UK nor US intelligence agencies.
Lawsuit claims Twitter directly connected to terror
"this is the first lawsuit which demonstrates and documents how Twitter took a leading role in turning ISIS into the most fearsome terror organization in the world today and how ISIS specifically used Twitter in connection with two of the horrendous terror attacks which occurred recently in Europe. "As opposed to other social media sites, Twitter has adamantly refused to cut off its services for terrorists...
"this is the first lawsuit which demonstrates and documents how Twitter took a leading role in turning ISIS into the most fearsome terror organization in the world today and how ISIS specifically used Twitter in connection with two of the horrendous terror attacks which occurred recently in Europe. "As opposed to other social media sites, Twitter has adamantly refused to cut off its services for terrorists...
Gene-silencing spray lets us modify plants without changing DNA
"A spray can be used immediately without having to go through the years involved in development of a GM or conventionally bred crop,” says David Baulcombe at the University of Cambridge, who studies gene silencing in plants. One spray can also be used on many different varieties, he points out. Companies like Monsanto are already developing gene-silencing sprays that get inside bugs and kill them by disabling vital genes.
"A spray can be used immediately without having to go through the years involved in development of a GM or conventionally bred crop,” says David Baulcombe at the University of Cambridge, who studies gene silencing in plants. One spray can also be used on many different varieties, he points out. Companies like Monsanto are already developing gene-silencing sprays that get inside bugs and kill them by disabling vital genes.
Pew: Obama's true legacy is divided nation, bad race relations
Barack Obama leaves the presidency with the nation more divided than at any time in decades, race relations at a new low and a surge in atheism, according to a new survey by Pew Research.
Barack Obama leaves the presidency with the nation more divided than at any time in decades, race relations at a new low and a surge in atheism, according to a new survey by Pew Research.
Trump: Are we living in Nazi Germany?
The report, allegedly made by a British ex-intel agent, was given to US officials, CNN reported on Tuesday. A document purporting to be the report was subsequently leaked to Buzzfeed and publicized. Trump blasted the report on Tuesday, calling allegations Russia was holding potentially compromising secrets “fake news”. On Wednesday the Russian government also rejected the claim, saying it had no such material on the American President-elect.
The report, allegedly made by a British ex-intel agent, was given to US officials, CNN reported on Tuesday. A document purporting to be the report was subsequently leaked to Buzzfeed and publicized. Trump blasted the report on Tuesday, calling allegations Russia was holding potentially compromising secrets “fake news”. On Wednesday the Russian government also rejected the claim, saying it had no such material on the American President-elect.
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weather: Lorry overturns and homes left without power as gale-force
winds and 90mph gusts bring travel chaos to parts of the country
Gale-force winds and blizzard-like conditions have brought travel chaos to parts of the country today. Motorists have been warned of difficult driving conditions as gusts of up to 75mph and the chance of 'thundersnow' across northern areas.
Gale-force winds and blizzard-like conditions have brought travel chaos to parts of the country today. Motorists have been warned of difficult driving conditions as gusts of up to 75mph and the chance of 'thundersnow' across northern areas.
Democratic Senator Touts Debunked WaPo Power Grid Story In DHS Confirmation Hearing
New Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan appeared to be unaware during a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that a Washington Post story about Russian hacking into the Vermont power grid has been completely debunked and retracted.
Solomons continues to be hit by aftershocksNew Hampshire Sen. Maggie Hassan appeared to be unaware during a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday that a Washington Post story about Russian hacking into the Vermont power grid has been completely debunked and retracted.
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck Solomon Islands early this morning, in an area plagued by tremors since early December. The US Geological Survey reports the quake struck around 2:27am local time about 108 kilometres west-northwest from Kirakira, the capital of Makira, at a depth of 46 kilometres.
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The year 2017 has not been lucky enough for Central New Zealand as the country has been hammered by two earthquakes within a week and today as well, another quake shivered Central New Zealand.
The year 2017 has not been lucky enough for Central New Zealand as the country has been hammered by two earthquakes within a week and today as well, another quake shivered Central New Zealand.
Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as China aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships...sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China's Soviet-built Liaoning aircraft carrier, returning from exercises in the South China Sea, was not encroaching in Taiwan's territorial waters but entered its air defense identification zone in the southwest...
Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships...sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China's Soviet-built Liaoning aircraft carrier, returning from exercises in the South China Sea, was not encroaching in Taiwan's territorial waters but entered its air defense identification zone in the southwest...
Trump to Republicans: Act swiftly to replace Obamacare
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday pressured fellow Republicans working to repeal Obamacare in Congress to pass a replacement for the healthcare law at the same time or soon after they vote to dismantle it. Trump told the New York Times he wanted a substitute for President Barack Obama's 2010 healthcare law done "very quickly or simultaneously" to the vote to get rid of it
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday pressured fellow Republicans working to repeal Obamacare in Congress to pass a replacement for the healthcare law at the same time or soon after they vote to dismantle it. Trump told the New York Times he wanted a substitute for President Barack Obama's 2010 healthcare law done "very quickly or simultaneously" to the vote to get rid of it
UAE confirms five officials killed in Afghan attack
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that five of its officials were killed in a bomb attack in Kandahar in southern Afghanistan. They died in blasts at the governor of Kandahar's guesthouse on Tuesday, where at least six others were killed including the deputy governor, two senior Afghan officials and two MPs. The governor and the UAE ambassador were among at least 18 wounded.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed that five of its officials were killed in a bomb attack in Kandahar in southern Afghanistan. They died in blasts at the governor of Kandahar's guesthouse on Tuesday, where at least six others were killed including the deputy governor, two senior Afghan officials and two MPs. The governor and the UAE ambassador were among at least 18 wounded.
IDF reveals increase of violent incidents across West Bank
Figures by the IDF show a significant increase in the number of violent incidents in the West Bank in the past few months, indicating Israel may be in the midst of a worrisome trend. At a briefing held at the IDF’s Judea and Samaria headquarters in Beit El on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel is on the cusp of witnessing serious regional developments.
Figures by the IDF show a significant increase in the number of violent incidents in the West Bank in the past few months, indicating Israel may be in the midst of a worrisome trend. At a briefing held at the IDF’s Judea and Samaria headquarters in Beit El on Tuesday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that Israel is on the cusp of witnessing serious regional developments.
Kerry to attend Paris summit on Israeli-Palestinian conflict
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris for an international conference on Middle East peace organized by the French government, his staff announced on Tuesday. In his final trip as secretary, Kerry will begin with a visit to Vietnam. He will then travel to Paris on the day of the summit, January 15, followed by trips to London and Davos, Switzerland.
US Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Paris for an international conference on Middle East peace organized by the French government, his staff announced on Tuesday. In his final trip as secretary, Kerry will begin with a visit to Vietnam. He will then travel to Paris on the day of the summit, January 15, followed by trips to London and Davos, Switzerland.
China's aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait: defence ministry
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said Wednesday, seen as a show of strength by Beijing as tensions rise between the two sides.
China's only aircraft carrier has entered the Taiwan Strait, the island's defence ministry said Wednesday, seen as a show of strength by Beijing as tensions rise between the two sides.
Islamic State fights losing battle in eastern Mosul
The leaflet dropped from the skies over Mosul urged Islamic State militants to give themselves up. "Who will look after your families if you are killed?" read the message, found on the ground in an apartment complex on the city's northern edge. Sent by the Iraqi government, it appears to have been ignored.
The leaflet dropped from the skies over Mosul urged Islamic State militants to give themselves up. "Who will look after your families if you are killed?" read the message, found on the ground in an apartment complex on the city's northern edge. Sent by the Iraqi government, it appears to have been ignored.
Dozens killed in Kabul suicide bombings, Kandahar blast
Deadly attacks ripped across Afghanistan on Tuesday, with two suicide bombings near the Afghan Parliament in Kabul, an explosion at a Kandahar province government compound and a suicide bombing in Helmand province -- strikes leaving dozens of people dead and wounded, US and Afghan officials said.
Deadly attacks ripped across Afghanistan on Tuesday, with two suicide bombings near the Afghan Parliament in Kabul, an explosion at a Kandahar province government compound and a suicide bombing in Helmand province -- strikes leaving dozens of people dead and wounded, US and Afghan officials said.
Hungary Plans to Crackdown on All Soros-Funded NGOs
Hungary plans to crack down on non-governmental organizations linked to billionaire George Soros now that Donald Trump will occupy the White House, according to the deputy head of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party.
Hungary plans to crack down on non-governmental organizations linked to billionaire George Soros now that Donald Trump will occupy the White House, according to the deputy head of Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s party.
California storms add 350 billion gallons to parched reservoirs
The powerful storms that soaked Northern California over the past week did more than trigger power outages, mudslides and flash floods. They sent roughly 350 billion gallons of water pouring into California’s biggest reservoirs.
The powerful storms that soaked Northern California over the past week did more than trigger power outages, mudslides and flash floods. They sent roughly 350 billion gallons of water pouring into California’s biggest reservoirs.