Germany demands MIGRANT CAP: Final nail in the coffin for Angela Merkel's refugee policy
ANGELA Merkel’s doomed refugee policy may soon see its final nail in the coffin as ministers demand a cap on migration.As the country is rocked by terror attacks and sex assaults stoking social divisions not seen since war time Germany, Horst Seehofer, the leader of the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) is calling on Merkel to implement a refugee cap.
ANGELA Merkel’s doomed refugee policy may soon see its final nail in the coffin as ministers demand a cap on migration.As the country is rocked by terror attacks and sex assaults stoking social divisions not seen since war time Germany, Horst Seehofer, the leader of the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) is calling on Merkel to implement a refugee cap.
HERE IT COMES: Republican Senators Launch Bill To Move US Embassy To Jerusalem As Trump Promised
"Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish state of Israel, and that's where America's embassy belongs," Rubio said in a joint statement announcing the bill. "It's time for Congress and the President-elect to eliminate the loophole that has allowed presidents in both parties to ignore US law and delay our embassy's rightful relocation to Jerusalem for over two decades."
"Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish state of Israel, and that's where America's embassy belongs," Rubio said in a joint statement announcing the bill. "It's time for Congress and the President-elect to eliminate the loophole that has allowed presidents in both parties to ignore US law and delay our embassy's rightful relocation to Jerusalem for over two decades."
At Joshua’s Tomb: 10 Jews Come to Pray, Arabs Stone Them, Jews Get Arrested
Ten Jews who came to pray Wednesday night at the tomb of Biblical Joshua in the village of Kifl Haris, near Ariel, were attacked by stone throwing local Arabs – but when they called security forces for help they were promptly arrested, the Honenu legal aid society reported.
Ten Jews who came to pray Wednesday night at the tomb of Biblical Joshua in the village of Kifl Haris, near Ariel, were attacked by stone throwing local Arabs – but when they called security forces for help they were promptly arrested, the Honenu legal aid society reported.
Anti-surveillance clothing aims to hide wearers from facial recognition
Berlin-based artist and technologist Adam Harvey aims to overwhelm and confuse these systems by presenting them with thousands of false hits so they can’t tell which faces are real. The Hyperface project involves printing patterns on to clothing or textiles, which then appear to have eyes, mouths and other features that a computer can interpret as a face.
Berlin-based artist and technologist Adam Harvey aims to overwhelm and confuse these systems by presenting them with thousands of false hits so they can’t tell which faces are real. The Hyperface project involves printing patterns on to clothing or textiles, which then appear to have eyes, mouths and other features that a computer can interpret as a face.
Urgent warning: 'Army of demons' on loose
As 2016 ends, priests are calling for more exorcists to fight what they are calling “an army of demons.” It’s part of a general trend that has Christians worried...the danger is real. “Spiritism is clearly on the rise in North America; typically associated with contacting spirits to communicate with the dead. “Demons ultimately have one job, and that is to destroy,”
As 2016 ends, priests are calling for more exorcists to fight what they are calling “an army of demons.” It’s part of a general trend that has Christians worried...the danger is real. “Spiritism is clearly on the rise in North America; typically associated with contacting spirits to communicate with the dead. “Demons ultimately have one job, and that is to destroy,”
Two Volcanoes Tremble
This morning at 7:09, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit the western part of Katla volcano, located under Mýrdalsjökull glacier, according to the Icelandic Met Office. Last night at 18:39, another quake of magnitude 3.7 hit the south part of Bárðarbunga volcano.
Al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria says truce 'humiliating'This morning at 7:09, an earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit the western part of Katla volcano, located under Mýrdalsjökull glacier, according to the Icelandic Met Office. Last night at 18:39, another quake of magnitude 3.7 hit the south part of Bárðarbunga volcano.
An al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria has said the nearly week-old cease-fire brokered by Russia and Turkey is "humiliating" and those who agreed to it made a "big mistake." The cease-fire, which excludes the al-Qaeda-linked Fatah al-Sham Front as well as the Islamic State group, has largely held, except for intense fighting in the Barada Valley outside Damascus,
‘All those terror attacks’: Sweden’s nuclear sites to get armed guards
Sweden has decided to tighten up security around nuclear plants by requiring guards to be armed. The measures will be introduced following recent terrorists attacks across the globe.
Sweden has decided to tighten up security around nuclear plants by requiring guards to be armed. The measures will be introduced following recent terrorists attacks across the globe.
'The internet will shut down for 24 hours in 2017 causing financial markets to crash'
Millions of computer users across the world could be blocked from the internet this year as the global network will shut down for 24 hours, US technology security vendor LogRhythm predicted in December. "In 2017, we’re going to see it hit big sometime, somewhere. If the internet goes down, financial markets will tank," he said. "I think hackers, in the name of protecting our freedom of speech, will retaliate by knocking down a major media outlet or two."
Millions of computer users across the world could be blocked from the internet this year as the global network will shut down for 24 hours, US technology security vendor LogRhythm predicted in December. "In 2017, we’re going to see it hit big sometime, somewhere. If the internet goes down, financial markets will tank," he said. "I think hackers, in the name of protecting our freedom of speech, will retaliate by knocking down a major media outlet or two."
Four
people in Chicago are in police custody after a disturbing Facebook
Live stream depicting the torture of a tied-up man was reported to
authoritie
Throughout the video, people can be heard saying "F*** Donald Trump" and "F*** white people," among other things. At one point, the woman taking the video laughs at how her sister had commented telling her to stop beating the man.
Throughout the video, people can be heard saying "F*** Donald Trump" and "F*** white people," among other things. At one point, the woman taking the video laughs at how her sister had commented telling her to stop beating the man.
'Severe' 5.3 earthquake near Seddon wakes sleepy Wellington residents
A severe 5.3 earthquake at quarter past midnight has given disgruntled Wellingtonians a midnight wake-up call. GeoNet reported that the epicentre of the quake was 20km east of Wellington, at a depth of 40km.
A severe 5.3 earthquake at quarter past midnight has given disgruntled Wellingtonians a midnight wake-up call. GeoNet reported that the epicentre of the quake was 20km east of Wellington, at a depth of 40km.
Rand Paul reintroduces his ‘audit the fed’ bill with Trump’s support
Kentucky senator Rand Paul has been attempting to push an audit of the Federal Reserve...Paul called the Reserve’s meddling in the free market an “unchecked,” and “arguably unconstitutional” venture. His 2016 Federal Reserve Transparency Act received bipartisan support, having been overwhelmingly supported by Republicans, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. However, senate Democrats ultimately shot down the bill.
Kentucky senator Rand Paul has been attempting to push an audit of the Federal Reserve...Paul called the Reserve’s meddling in the free market an “unchecked,” and “arguably unconstitutional” venture. His 2016 Federal Reserve Transparency Act received bipartisan support, having been overwhelmingly supported by Republicans, and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. However, senate Democrats ultimately shot down the bill.
Turks questioning U.S.-led coalition presence at air base: deputy PM
Turks are questioning the presence of U.S.-led coalition forces at the Incirlik air base in southern Turkey, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday, reflecting frustration at what Ankara sees as a lack of support for its operations in Syria. Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak told broadcaster A Haber that the issue of the Incirlik air base, used by NATO and the U.S.-led coalition, was on the government's agenda.
Turks are questioning the presence of U.S.-led coalition forces at the Incirlik air base in southern Turkey, a deputy prime minister said on Thursday, reflecting frustration at what Ankara sees as a lack of support for its operations in Syria. Deputy Prime Minister Veysi Kaynak told broadcaster A Haber that the issue of the Incirlik air base, used by NATO and the U.S.-led coalition, was on the government's agenda.
China's choices narrowing as it burns through FX reserves to support yuan
As China's foreign exchange reserves threaten to tumble below the critical $3 trillion mark, the biggest fear for investors is not whether Beijing can continue to defend the yuan but whether it will set off a vicious cycle of more outflows and currency depreciation. Data this week is expected to show China's forex reserves precariously perched just above $3 trillion at end-December, the lowest level since February 2011...
As China's foreign exchange reserves threaten to tumble below the critical $3 trillion mark, the biggest fear for investors is not whether Beijing can continue to defend the yuan but whether it will set off a vicious cycle of more outflows and currency depreciation. Data this week is expected to show China's forex reserves precariously perched just above $3 trillion at end-December, the lowest level since February 2011...
NASA says mysterious object hurtling towards Earth could be an asteroid or a comet
NASA recently spotted two massive space objects hurtling towards Earth. While the American space agency has pinpointed one as a comet, the other has left it slightly more baffled. The comet is set to fly close to Earth this week, but the mystery object isn't expected to make an appearance until February.
NASA recently spotted two massive space objects hurtling towards Earth. While the American space agency has pinpointed one as a comet, the other has left it slightly more baffled. The comet is set to fly close to Earth this week, but the mystery object isn't expected to make an appearance until February.
German Baltic coast hit by storm surge flooding
A storm surge has caused the worst flooding on Germany's north-east coast since 2006, leaving streets and cars submerged and causing major damage. Towns and cities along the Baltic coast were flooded, from Kiel in the far north to the resort island of Usedom near the Polish border. Sea levels were recorded in the port of Wismar at 1.83m (6ft) above normal overnight.
A storm surge has caused the worst flooding on Germany's north-east coast since 2006, leaving streets and cars submerged and causing major damage. Towns and cities along the Baltic coast were flooded, from Kiel in the far north to the resort island of Usedom near the Polish border. Sea levels were recorded in the port of Wismar at 1.83m (6ft) above normal overnight.
Mosquito-borne virus prompts warning in Australia
Australian health authorities have issued a warning after a sharp rise in cases of a mosquito-borne virus. Ross River virus infected 314 people in Victoria in 2016, nearly a 50% increase on the year before, said the state's chief health officer Charles Guest. Prof Guest suggested stagnant water from recent heavy rain created conditions ripe for mosquito breeding.
Australian health authorities have issued a warning after a sharp rise in cases of a mosquito-borne virus. Ross River virus infected 314 people in Victoria in 2016, nearly a 50% increase on the year before, said the state's chief health officer Charles Guest. Prof Guest suggested stagnant water from recent heavy rain created conditions ripe for mosquito breeding.
Israeli diplomats campaigning to deflate Paris summit
Israel’s ambassadors around the world are engaged in a two-prong approach to combating the upcoming Paris Mideast conference, on one hand trying to convince countries not to attend, and on the other hoping to persuade those countries that will participate not to pass a resolution that might then be taken to the UN Security Council.
Israel’s ambassadors around the world are engaged in a two-prong approach to combating the upcoming Paris Mideast conference, on one hand trying to convince countries not to attend, and on the other hoping to persuade those countries that will participate not to pass a resolution that might then be taken to the UN Security Council.
California gun owners brace for ammo shortages and price hikes
California lawmakers and voters passed a slew of gun control laws in 2016 that impose significant new restrictions on the state’s more than 6 million firearms owners. The new regulations, which take effect in stages over the next two years, affect a broad range of practices, from where you buy your ammunition to how you store your guns and who can borrow them.
California lawmakers and voters passed a slew of gun control laws in 2016 that impose significant new restrictions on the state’s more than 6 million firearms owners. The new regulations, which take effect in stages over the next two years, affect a broad range of practices, from where you buy your ammunition to how you store your guns and who can borrow them.
Praise The Lord: Moving truck spotted outside White House
A moving truck was seen on Wednesday parked outside the White House, where President Obama will live and work for just two more weeks.
A moving truck was seen on Wednesday parked outside the White House, where President Obama will live and work for just two more weeks.
Dan Rather teaching ‘Truth in the News’ course
Raising eyebrows among some critics, former CBS anchor Dan Rather is now teaching an online course focused on ethics in journalism.
Raising eyebrows among some critics, former CBS anchor Dan Rather is now teaching an online course focused on ethics in journalism.
4 Chicago Teens In Custody After Broadcasting Kidnap Of Trump-Supporter Live On Social Media
The victim is repeatedly kicked and hit while forced to denounce white people and Donald Trump. Additional footage has been revealed...
The victim is repeatedly kicked and hit while forced to denounce white people and Donald Trump. Additional footage has been revealed...
Trump Is Working On A Plan To Restructure, Pare Back The CIA And America's Top Spy Agency
Just in case the accusations that president-elect Donald Trump is a puppet of the Kremlin, intent on destabilizing and weakening the US weren't loud enough, moments ago the WSJ assured these would hit an unprecedented level with a report that Trump, a harsh critic of U.S. intelligence agencies, is working with top advisers on a plan that would restructure and pare back the nation’s top spy agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, prompted by a belief that it has "become bloated and politicized."
Just in case the accusations that president-elect Donald Trump is a puppet of the Kremlin, intent on destabilizing and weakening the US weren't loud enough, moments ago the WSJ assured these would hit an unprecedented level with a report that Trump, a harsh critic of U.S. intelligence agencies, is working with top advisers on a plan that would restructure and pare back the nation’s top spy agency, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, prompted by a belief that it has "become bloated and politicized."
Marijuana-Related Illness Increases in Legalized States
As various states move towards the legalization of marijuana, doctors are noticing the increase of a particular illness that is associated with regular use of the drug. Emergency rooms have been seeing an influx of patients with the same symptoms – severe abdominal pain and intense vomiting – and this increase is particularly high in certain states that have already legalized the use of marijuana.
As various states move towards the legalization of marijuana, doctors are noticing the increase of a particular illness that is associated with regular use of the drug. Emergency rooms have been seeing an influx of patients with the same symptoms – severe abdominal pain and intense vomiting – and this increase is particularly high in certain states that have already legalized the use of marijuana.
Republicans Push for Constitutional Amendment on Term Limits
Sen. Ted Cruz and House Rep. Ron DeSantis are joining forces to push for a constitutional amendment that would impose term limits on members of Congress. In a statement, Cruz said such an amendment would eliminate the current incentive system in Washington that encourages politicians to fly under the radar.
Sen. Ted Cruz and House Rep. Ron DeSantis are joining forces to push for a constitutional amendment that would impose term limits on members of Congress. In a statement, Cruz said such an amendment would eliminate the current incentive system in Washington that encourages politicians to fly under the radar.
Global Debt Hits 325% Of World GDP, Rises To Record $217 Trillion
While we eagerly await the next installment of the McKinsey study on global releveraging, we noticed that in the latest report from the Institute for International Finance released on Wednesday, total debt as of Q3 2016 once again rose sharply, increasing by $11 trillion in the first 9 months of the year, hitting a new all time high of $217 trillion. As a result, late in 2016, global debt levels are now roughly 325% of the world's gross domestic product.
While we eagerly await the next installment of the McKinsey study on global releveraging, we noticed that in the latest report from the Institute for International Finance released on Wednesday, total debt as of Q3 2016 once again rose sharply, increasing by $11 trillion in the first 9 months of the year, hitting a new all time high of $217 trillion. As a result, late in 2016, global debt levels are now roughly 325% of the world's gross domestic product.