Melania opens President Trump’s campaign rally with Lord’s Prayer
First lady Melania Trump kicked off President Donald Trump’s
campaign rally in Melbourne, Florida on Saturday by reciting the Lord’s
prayer and telling the crowd she will “always stay true to myself, and
be truthful to you.” “I didn’t know Melania would be reading the Lord’s
prayer,” Trump said following the first lady’s remarks.
ICE: Yes, 75 Percent Of Illegal Immigrants We Arrested Have Criminal Records
Over the past couple of days, immigration enforcement agents have
round up almost 700 illegal aliens—75 percent of which had criminal
records…..Immigration and Customs Enforcement also confirmed the figure
released by the Department of Homeland Security.
6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes in northern Argentina, close to border with Chile
Scientific monitoring service EMSC said the quake happened in the
Jujuy region of the south American country today. And government agency
the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports it happened 50km
northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres, Argentina. It said: ‘There is a
low likelihood of casualties and damage.’
Left-wing lawmaker challenges coalition, submits ‘Annexation Bill’
Ministers must explain to the public how Israel will look in 20 years
without any political solution on the horizon, said Zionist Union MK
Ayelet Nachmias-Verbin. Earlier this week, the opposition lawmaker, who
has supported a two-state solution, submitted a bill that suggested
annexing area C of the West Bank and applying Israeli law and
sovereignty there. “Does the Israeli government want to rule over
Palestinians or does it want a Jewish and democratic state?” said
Nachmias-Verbin on Friday.
China piles pressure on North Korea by banning coal imports
China is suspending all imports of coal from North Korea as part of
efforts to increase pressure on the country over its latest missile
test. China’s commerce ministry said the ban would operate until the end
of 2017. It follows reports last week that China had rejected a
shipment of North Korean coal worth $1m (£806,000; €942,100).
Pakistan ‘kills 100 militants’ after Sufi shrine attack
Pakistan says it has killed more than 100 militants in a security
crackdown following Thursday’s attack on a shrine that left at least 80
people dead. A suicide bomber blew himself up among devotees at the Sufi
shrine in the town of Sehwan. Pakistan has reacted with raids across
the country and by lashing out at Afghanistan which it accuses of
tolerating militant sanctuaries.
US ‘unwavering’ in support for Nato allies, says Pence
The US will be “unwavering” in its support for Nato, vice-president Mike
Pence told European leaders at the Munich Security Conference. In the
first major foreign policy address for the Trump administration, Mr
Pence said the US would “stand with Europe today and every day”. But he
told the gathered leaders that European countries were “failing to pay
their fair share” on defence.
California ‘bombogenesis’, biggest storm in years, kills two
One of California’s strongest storms in years – dubbed a “bombogenesis”
or “weather bomb” – has hit the state, killing two, and bringing
torrential rain and flash floods. Hundreds of homes have been evacuated
amid fears of mud slides near Los Angeles. More than 250 flights have
been disrupted at Los Angeles International Airport, and major roads
have closed.
Mexicans form human chain along border to protest Trump’s wall
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico Around 1,500 Mexicans protested against U.S.
President Donald Trump’s plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico
border Friday by making a human chain. “Hand in hand we show a national
unity that makes no distinction between people,” said Senator Armando
Rios Piter as he stood with other politicians and students along the Rio
Grande near Ciudad Juarez. “Mexico is more than a wall.”
Earthquake triggers widespread reports of shaking
Maui County residents felt a 4.6-magnitude earthquake that struck at
5:33 a.m. Friday between Maui and Hawaii island. The Pacific Tsunami
Warning Center determined that no tsunami was generated. Wailuku
resident Mahina Martin said: “I was awake and felt the house trembling.
Then I noticed some things on a shelf shaking, which is when I realized
it was probably an earthquake.”
Nasa live feed mysteriously cuts as ‘six large UFOs’ creep past International Space Station
Unusual footage taken from Nasa’s live feed of the International Space
Station appears to show six large orbs creeping past. In the live video,
relayed by the American space agency, the UFOs move from the right of
the screen towards the left. It was originally spotted by a UFO spotter
Streetcap1 who share the clip with SecureTeam10 , a group of UFO
experts, who investigate the footage and share their findings online.
Pope Francis: ‘Muslim Terrorism Does Not Exist’
In an impassioned address Friday, Pope Francis denied the existence of
Islamic terrorism, while simultaneously asserting that “the ecological
crisis is real.”
Trump Declares CNN, NYT, CBS, ABC And NBC Are “The Enemy of The American People”
If you thought that yesterday’s press conference was “ranty and ravey”,
it appears President Trump just turned the anti-‘Fake news’-media
amplifier up to ’11’, declaring CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS , The New York Times
(but not The Washington Post?) as “enemies of the American people”…
California City Erects ‘Prison Camp’ To Deal With Homeless
“Economically, things are very close to the brink, and there are far
too many people who’ve given up at the individual level. This crisis
has given the impetus for cities like Santa Ana to take drastic action…”
The Obama/Soros/Media Shadow Government and the Illusion of Chaos
I’m encouraging Christians not to fall prey to the false-reality being
spun by the elites against the Trump administration and our nation. It’s
just an illusion now but could become reality if God’s people forget
how the Deceiver works, and who’s really in charge. If we let the spooks
deceive us into stampeding, they’ll run us right off the cliff. They’re
called spooks for a reason.
Democrats Question Trump’s Sanity, Blasted For “Weaponizing Mental Health”
“I think the politicization is troubling… We certainly wouldn’t want
individuals to use mental illness as a weapon to harm others.”
BREAKING: U.S. House votes to overturn Obama’s mandate forcing states to fund Planned Parenthood
The U.S. House voted 228 to 188 Thursday to overturn President Obama’s
mandate forcing states to fund abortion giant Planned Parenthood. H.J.
Res. 43, sponsored by Rep. Diane Black, passed with bipartisan support,
and would reverse Obama’s parting gift to the abortion industry.
VIDEO: Fake News CNN Still Thinks Obama Is President
Closing out the 11 o’clock hour (EST) CNN’s Kate Bolduan told viewers to
stand by for the upcoming speech at the White House. Transcript: “We
are waiting for President Obama to come and speak to the media in a news
conference,” She stated. “He will be holding a news conference very
shortly, at least in part, to announce his new nominee for Labor
Secretary.”
Israel warns Hezbollah after threats to hit reactor
Israel warned Lebanon’s Hezbollah on Thursday against attacking the
Jewish state after the leader of the Iranian-backed militant group
threatened to strike its nuclear reactor. The comments by Hezbollah
leader Hassan Nasrallah marked the first time his group explicitly
threatened to target the reactor in the southern Israeli town of Dimona.
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Barren Island volcano erupts again in Andaman Sea
India’s only active volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is erupting once again. The Barren Island volcano, located about 140km northeast of Port Blair, started erupting in 1991 after a dormant phase of over 150 years and has shown intermittent activity since then. A team of scientists led by National Institute Of Oceanography’s Dr Abhay Mudholkar said that the volcano is active and spewing smoke and lava once again.
Woolly mammoth will be back from extinction within two years, say Harvard scientists
“De-extincting” the mammoth has become a realistic prospect because of revolutionary gene editing techniques that allow the precise selection and insertion of DNA from specimens frozen over millennia in Siberian ice.
Netanyahu: Trump meeting ‘historic’, we see eye-to-eye
Prime Minister says Trump administration ‘a new age’ in US-Israel relations, says he and the president have same views on the region. “I think it was a historical meeting,” said Netanyahu. “It was a meeting of the minds and a meeting of the hearts.”
Trump Signs Bill Repealing Another Obama-era Environmental Regulation
President Trump on Thursday signed a bill getting rid of an Obama-era coal mining rule, the second environmental regulation he nixed from the previous administration this week.
Comment: How Trump and Netanyahu resurrected the two state solution
…While it is true that Trump said he was open to two states or one state…he said the word “deal” in the Israeli-Palestinian context a dozen times at the press conference. A “deal,” if we consider the Palestinian’s position, removes the possibility of a one state…that leave us with…A two-state solution. Add to this what both leaders said about a larger-scale regional deal – what Trump called a “terrific thing” – that would include the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, and not just the Palestinians.
Nasrallah warns: Hezbollah’s missiles can hit Israel’s nuclear reactor
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called on Israel to dismantle its nuclear reactor in Dimona on Thursday, warning that it poses a threat to Israel’s existence should it be hit by one of Hezbollah’s missiles. Nasrallah made a similar threat against Haifa’s ammonia tank last year, saying that a missile hitting the facility could have the affect of a nuclear bomb. Last week, a Haifa court ordered the tank closed, citing the security threat.
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine attack prompts Pakistan security crackdown
Pakistan says dozens of militants have been killed in a security crackdown following Thursday’s attack on a shrine that left at least 80 people dead. Some 18 militants were killed in southern Sindh province, where the Sufi shrine is located, and another 13 in the north-west, officials said. A suicide bomber blew himself up among devotees at the Sufi shrine in the town of Sehwan.
Baghdad car bomb kills at least 48
At least 48 people have been killed in Baghdad in the third blast in the Iraqi capital in three days, security and medical sources say. A car packed with explosives blew up near car dealerships in the Shia area of Bayaa in the south of the city. More than 50 people were injured. The Islamic State (IS) group claimed the attack, saying it targeted “a gathering of Shias”.
Israel-Palestinian conflict: US ‘thinking outside box’
The US ambassador to the UN has said her country “absolutely” supports the idea of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. But Nikki Haley also said the Trump administration was “thinking outside the box as well”, suggesting it was open to other possible solutions. For many years, the US has advocated the establishment of a Palestinian state next to Israel.
Facebook algorithms ‘will identify terrorists’
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has outlined a plan to let artificial intelligence (AI) software review content posted on the social network. In a letter describing the plan, he said algorithms would eventually be able to spot terrorism, violence, bullying and even prevent suicide. He admitted Facebook had previously made mistakes in the content it had removed from the website.
Richland florist discriminated against gay couple by refusing service, state Supreme Court rules
A Richland florist who refused to provide flowers to a gay couple for their wedding violated anti-discrimination law, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The court ruled unanimously that Barronelle Stutzman discriminated against longtime customers Rob Ingersoll and Curt Freed when she refused to do the flowers for their 2013 wedding because of her religious opposition to same-sex marriage.
Atmospheric River taking aim on beleaguered #OrovilleDam
We’ve already had two big events like this so far this year, now forecasts show a clear pattern of a heavily moisture laden “atmospheric river” taking aim directly onto the Oroville Dam watershed over the next week. Accumulated precipitation forecasts show that the Lake Orovile watershed will score a direct hit with the maximum amount of precipitation over the next 10 days…
Europe must not bow to U.S. spending demands on NATO: EU’s Juncker
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday that Europe must not cave in to U.S demands to raise military spending, arguing that development and humanitarian aid could also count as security. U.S. President Donald Trump has raised questions about his commitment to the NATO defense alliance if European countries do not raise defense spending to 2 percent of economic output. The United States puts up 70 percent of alliance funds.
Over 9,000 People Sign Petition Urging Trump to Expel Soros From US
George Soros is a billionaire as well as the founder of the Open Society Foundations philanthropic organization, which “supports democracy and human rights in more than 100 countries.” Opponents of Soros accuse him of interfering in internal relations of foreign countries and supporting revolutions there.
Mark Zuckeberg Rejects “America First”, Calls For Global Community
Hot on the heels of retailers who have halted sales of Ivanka Trump’s clothing line in protest against Trump (and free marketing buzz), the tech “resistance” against Trump got its lead from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckeberg who on Thursday posted a lengthy note “rebuking isolationist “America First” sentiment, and touting the merits of globalization and a “global community” working for innovation and progress.”
Russia violated a ‘key cornerstone’ of arms control — and it may cause a nuclear arms race
(A Russian serviceman walks past Russian Iskander-M missile launchers before a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade in Moscow.Thomson Reuters) Prominent US senators and defense analysts are calling for the US to respond to Russia’s recent deployment of nuclear cruise missiles by deploying missiles of its own to Europe.
Islamic State suicide bombing at Pakistan shrine kills 75
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck inside a famed shrine in southern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 75 people in the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years.
There’s a Wire Above Manhattan That You’ve Probably Never Noticed
It’s hard to imagine that anything literally hanging from utility poles across Manhattan could be considered “hidden,” but throughout the borough, about 18 miles of translucent wire stretches around the skyline, and most people have likely never noticed. It’s called an eruv (plural eruvin), and its existence is thanks to the Jewish Sabbath.
102 ‘Lost’ Indian Jews Immigrating to Israel This Week
One-hundred and two members of India’s Bnei Menashe community are arriving in Israel this week, marking the latest group of so-called “lost” Jews to make aliyah (immigrate to Israel).
New video details how Amazon.com SPIES on your most private thoughts, fetishes
Amazon.com isn’t merely a massive retailer; it’s also a dangerous spy machine that collects detailed profiles of your most private thoughts, fetishes and conversations.
India’s only active volcano in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is erupting once again. The Barren Island volcano, located about 140km northeast of Port Blair, started erupting in 1991 after a dormant phase of over 150 years and has shown intermittent activity since then. A team of scientists led by National Institute Of Oceanography’s Dr Abhay Mudholkar said that the volcano is active and spewing smoke and lava once again.
Woolly mammoth will be back from extinction within two years, say Harvard scientists
“De-extincting” the mammoth has become a realistic prospect because of revolutionary gene editing techniques that allow the precise selection and insertion of DNA from specimens frozen over millennia in Siberian ice.
Netanyahu: Trump meeting ‘historic’, we see eye-to-eye
Prime Minister says Trump administration ‘a new age’ in US-Israel relations, says he and the president have same views on the region. “I think it was a historical meeting,” said Netanyahu. “It was a meeting of the minds and a meeting of the hearts.”
Trump Signs Bill Repealing Another Obama-era Environmental Regulation
President Trump on Thursday signed a bill getting rid of an Obama-era coal mining rule, the second environmental regulation he nixed from the previous administration this week.
Comment: How Trump and Netanyahu resurrected the two state solution
…While it is true that Trump said he was open to two states or one state…he said the word “deal” in the Israeli-Palestinian context a dozen times at the press conference. A “deal,” if we consider the Palestinian’s position, removes the possibility of a one state…that leave us with…A two-state solution. Add to this what both leaders said about a larger-scale regional deal – what Trump called a “terrific thing” – that would include the Gulf states, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan, and not just the Palestinians.
Nasrallah warns: Hezbollah’s missiles can hit Israel’s nuclear reactor
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah called on Israel to dismantle its nuclear reactor in Dimona on Thursday, warning that it poses a threat to Israel’s existence should it be hit by one of Hezbollah’s missiles. Nasrallah made a similar threat against Haifa’s ammonia tank last year, saying that a missile hitting the facility could have the affect of a nuclear bomb. Last week, a Haifa court ordered the tank closed, citing the security threat.
Lal Shahbaz Qalandar shrine attack prompts Pakistan security crackdown
Pakistan says dozens of militants have been killed in a security crackdown following Thursday’s attack on a shrine that left at least 80 people dead. Some 18 militants were killed in southern Sindh province, where the Sufi shrine is located, and another 13 in the north-west, officials said. A suicide bomber blew himself up among devotees at the Sufi shrine in the town of Sehwan.
Baghdad car bomb kills at least 48
At least 48 people have been killed in Baghdad in the third blast in the Iraqi capital in three days, security and medical sources say. A car packed with explosives blew up near car dealerships in the Shia area of Bayaa in the south of the city. More than 50 people were injured. The Islamic State (IS) group claimed the attack, saying it targeted “a gathering of Shias”.
Israel-Palestinian conflict: US ‘thinking outside box’
The US ambassador to the UN has said her country “absolutely” supports the idea of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian dispute. But Nikki Haley also said the Trump administration was “thinking outside the box as well”, suggesting it was open to other possible solutions. For many years, the US has advocated the establishment of a Palestinian state next to Israel.
Facebook algorithms ‘will identify terrorists’
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has outlined a plan to let artificial intelligence (AI) software review content posted on the social network. In a letter describing the plan, he said algorithms would eventually be able to spot terrorism, violence, bullying and even prevent suicide. He admitted Facebook had previously made mistakes in the content it had removed from the website.
Richland florist discriminated against gay couple by refusing service, state Supreme Court rules
A Richland florist who refused to provide flowers to a gay couple for their wedding violated anti-discrimination law, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The court ruled unanimously that Barronelle Stutzman discriminated against longtime customers Rob Ingersoll and Curt Freed when she refused to do the flowers for their 2013 wedding because of her religious opposition to same-sex marriage.
Atmospheric River taking aim on beleaguered #OrovilleDam
We’ve already had two big events like this so far this year, now forecasts show a clear pattern of a heavily moisture laden “atmospheric river” taking aim directly onto the Oroville Dam watershed over the next week. Accumulated precipitation forecasts show that the Lake Orovile watershed will score a direct hit with the maximum amount of precipitation over the next 10 days…
Europe must not bow to U.S. spending demands on NATO: EU’s Juncker
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Thursday that Europe must not cave in to U.S demands to raise military spending, arguing that development and humanitarian aid could also count as security. U.S. President Donald Trump has raised questions about his commitment to the NATO defense alliance if European countries do not raise defense spending to 2 percent of economic output. The United States puts up 70 percent of alliance funds.
Over 9,000 People Sign Petition Urging Trump to Expel Soros From US
George Soros is a billionaire as well as the founder of the Open Society Foundations philanthropic organization, which “supports democracy and human rights in more than 100 countries.” Opponents of Soros accuse him of interfering in internal relations of foreign countries and supporting revolutions there.
Mark Zuckeberg Rejects “America First”, Calls For Global Community
Hot on the heels of retailers who have halted sales of Ivanka Trump’s clothing line in protest against Trump (and free marketing buzz), the tech “resistance” against Trump got its lead from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckeberg who on Thursday posted a lengthy note “rebuking isolationist “America First” sentiment, and touting the merits of globalization and a “global community” working for innovation and progress.”
Russia violated a ‘key cornerstone’ of arms control — and it may cause a nuclear arms race
(A Russian serviceman walks past Russian Iskander-M missile launchers before a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade in Moscow.Thomson Reuters) Prominent US senators and defense analysts are calling for the US to respond to Russia’s recent deployment of nuclear cruise missiles by deploying missiles of its own to Europe.
Islamic State suicide bombing at Pakistan shrine kills 75
An Islamic State suicide bomber struck inside a famed shrine in southern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 75 people in the deadliest attack in the country in more than two years.
There’s a Wire Above Manhattan That You’ve Probably Never Noticed
It’s hard to imagine that anything literally hanging from utility poles across Manhattan could be considered “hidden,” but throughout the borough, about 18 miles of translucent wire stretches around the skyline, and most people have likely never noticed. It’s called an eruv (plural eruvin), and its existence is thanks to the Jewish Sabbath.
102 ‘Lost’ Indian Jews Immigrating to Israel This Week
One-hundred and two members of India’s Bnei Menashe community are arriving in Israel this week, marking the latest group of so-called “lost” Jews to make aliyah (immigrate to Israel).
New video details how Amazon.com SPIES on your most private thoughts, fetishes
Amazon.com isn’t merely a massive retailer; it’s also a dangerous spy machine that collects detailed profiles of your most private thoughts, fetishes and conversations.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
February 16, 2017
Welcome to the era of transhumanism
While Elon Musk does not self-identify as a “transhumanist,” the idea of fusing man with machine is fundamental to this movement that arose over the course of the 20th century. And as we move into a tumultuous 21st century, transhumanism is quickly shifting from its sci-fi influenced philosophical and cultural niche into a more mainstream, and increasingly popular, movement.Senate Votes to Get Rid of Obama Rule That Stripped Gun Rights From Social Security Recipients
By a vote of 57-43 vote, the Senate has overturned an Obama-era rule that stripped gun rights from some Social Security recipients. Some media outlets would have you think the law was intended to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally impaired, but a closer look shows that it also unfairly targeted elderly who simply needed help with financial paperwork.
Former CIA Analyst: Yes, Former Obama Officials Were ‘Directly Involved’ In The Effort to Remove Flynn (And I’ll Say Their Names)
Shaffer said the blame lay “squarely at the feet of” the former CIA director John Brennan, former director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper, and former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes.
Panic button: Refugee arrivals to ‘dry up’ in March
A pro-refugee group leaked an “official guidance” from the U.S. State Department to NPR
Wednesday that said refugee arrivals will begin to dry up after March 3.
Mysterious Roman Gate Found in Seat of Ancient Sanhedrin
Beit Shearim, in the Lower Galilee, was a Jewish settlement in the Roman period that culminated in second and third centuries CE. Despite the fact that it was the Seat of the Sanhedrin, it was a relatively small settlement, reflecting the condition of the Jewish community in the Land of Israel in that period, shortly after the defeat of the disastrous Bar Kochba rebellion.
New World Order Forming Under Pagan Temple of Ba’al Arch?
A replica of a Roman arch that once stood in front of the pagan Temple of Ba’al was erected for the World Government Summit in Dubai this week, creating a scene that one rabbi claims symbolizes the dangerous fusion of Ishmael and Edom against Israel.
Arab-Israeli MK: In case of one-state solution, I would be prime minister
If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adopts the idea of a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, MK Ahmad Tibi (Joint List) projects that he will win the general elections himself and become the leader…Tibi said that in such a case the right to vote should be granted to all inhabitants between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, including the Palestinian residents of the West Bank.
Iran continues to call for Israel’s destruction despite nuclear deal
Iranian leaders’ calls for Israel’s destruction have not abated at all in the 20 months since the Iranian nuclear deal was signed, meaning that those who claimed the deal would moderate Iranian attitudes were completely wrong…“There is absolutely no indication of one iota of moderation by the Iranian elite in their hostile intentions toward Israel since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear agreement.
Netanyahu to Trump: Recognize Golan Heights as part of Israel
The United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump when the two men met in Washington on Wednesday. “His reaction was not earth shattering,” Netanyahu told reporters during a briefing at Blair House after the meeting.
Jakarta election: Tense second round expected for governor post
The election race for the governor of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, looks set to go to a second round after no candidate secured 50% of votes. Unofficial counts show incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or “Ahok”, a Christian seen as the front-runner until he went on trial for insulting Islam, took 43%. His closest rival, Islamic conservative Anies Rasyid Baswedan, was close behind him with 40%.
Catholic Church paid A$276m to abuse victims in Australia
The Australian Catholic Church has paid A$276m (£171m; $213m) to victims of sexual abuse since 1980, an inquiry has heard. The money was divided between thousands of victims, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse was told. The data, released on Thursday, showed the average payment was A$91,000.
Rex Tillerson to meet Russian counterpart at G20 in Germany
Rex Tillerson is in Germany for a meeting with G20 leaders on his first foreign trip as US secretary of state. Mr Tillerson is expected to confirm that the US remains committed to Nato, at the gathering of ministers in Bonn. He will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a time when US relations with Moscow are under the spotlight.
IRS Won’t Reject Tax Returns That Don’t Answer Health Insurance Question
How much difference does a single line on a tax form make? For Obamacare’s individual mandate, the answer might be quite a lot. Following President Donald Trump’s executive order instructing agencies to provide relief from the health law, the Internal Revenue Service appears to be taking a more lax approach to the coverage requirement.
Bacterial infection linked to rat urine in NYC
A cluster of cases of a rare bacterial infection that is spread by contact with rat urine has killed one person and sickened two others in the Bronx. The infection can develop into an illness that affects the victim’s kidneys and liver. The New York City Health Department says all of the cases are linked to one block in the Concourse area of the borough. While one person has died, the other two have recovered and are doing well, according to health officials.
Russian spy ship spotted closer to US, near Navy submarine base
The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov on Wednesday morning was spotted 40 miles closer to the U.S. — and not far from a Navy submarine base in Connecticut, a U.S. official told Fox News. The ship was spotted 30 miles south of Groton, Conn., but it remained in international waters. The U.S. territorial boundary extends 12 miles from the coast.
EPA staff told to prepare for Trump executive orders: sources
Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been told that President Donald Trump is preparing a handful of executive orders to reshape the agency, to be signed once a new administrator is confirmed…A senior EPA official who had been briefed by members of the Trump administration mentioned the executive orders at a meeting of staffers in the EPA’s Office of General Counsel on Tuesday, but did not provide details about what the orders would say…
A massive lake of molten carbon the size of Mexico is discovered under the US, and it could cause climate CHAOS
A huge well of molten carbon that would spell disaster for the planet if released has been found under the US. Scientists using the world’s largest array of seismic sensors have mapped a deep-Earth area, covering 700,000 sq miles (1.8 million sq km). This is around the size of Mexico, and researchers say it has the potential to cause untold environmental damage.
The Globalists Strike Back With A Major Push Toward A Cashless Society
Their agenda may be on the rocks in the United States at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that the globalists are giving up. In fact, a major push toward a cashless society is being made in the European Union right now.
Venezuela Takes CNN Off The Air Over “Fake News” Report
Two days ago, we reported that Venezuela’s President Maduro threatened to take CNN off the air as a result of accusations it was spreading propaganda and “fake news.” Well, it is now official because as AP reports, Venezuela’s government has officially suspended CNN in Spanish, shutting off the news channel after a report on fraudulent passports that drew angry criticism from officials.
West Mosul eating once a day and bracing for worse
As the noose tightens around holdout jihadists in west Mosul, so does the belt around the waists of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians trapped there with dwindling supplies.
Taliban Bombs Kill 6 People in Pakistan
Two separate bomb explosions in northwestern Pakistan killed at least six people and wounded many more Wednesday. Officials say the deadliest incident happened in the Mohmand tribal district near the Afghan border, where a suicide bomber blew himself up after security forces spotted and tried to stop him.
Major UK Department Store Adds Muslim Clothing
A major department store in the UK, Debenhams, has introduced a new line of Muslim clothing which will include hijabs. The line was introduced in their flagship store located on Oxford Street and will be brought to their other stores in Birmingham Bullring, Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush, Manchester’s Trafford Center and Leicester’s Highcross Shopping Centers.
While Elon Musk does not self-identify as a “transhumanist,” the idea of fusing man with machine is fundamental to this movement that arose over the course of the 20th century. And as we move into a tumultuous 21st century, transhumanism is quickly shifting from its sci-fi influenced philosophical and cultural niche into a more mainstream, and increasingly popular, movement.Senate Votes to Get Rid of Obama Rule That Stripped Gun Rights From Social Security Recipients
By a vote of 57-43 vote, the Senate has overturned an Obama-era rule that stripped gun rights from some Social Security recipients. Some media outlets would have you think the law was intended to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally impaired, but a closer look shows that it also unfairly targeted elderly who simply needed help with financial paperwork.
Former CIA Analyst: Yes, Former Obama Officials Were ‘Directly Involved’ In The Effort to Remove Flynn (And I’ll Say Their Names)
Shaffer said the blame lay “squarely at the feet of” the former CIA director John Brennan, former director of National Intelligence Jim Clapper, and former deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes.
Panic button: Refugee arrivals to ‘dry up’ in March
A pro-refugee group leaked an “official guidance” from the U.S. State Department to NPR
Wednesday that said refugee arrivals will begin to dry up after March 3.
Mysterious Roman Gate Found in Seat of Ancient Sanhedrin
Beit Shearim, in the Lower Galilee, was a Jewish settlement in the Roman period that culminated in second and third centuries CE. Despite the fact that it was the Seat of the Sanhedrin, it was a relatively small settlement, reflecting the condition of the Jewish community in the Land of Israel in that period, shortly after the defeat of the disastrous Bar Kochba rebellion.
New World Order Forming Under Pagan Temple of Ba’al Arch?
A replica of a Roman arch that once stood in front of the pagan Temple of Ba’al was erected for the World Government Summit in Dubai this week, creating a scene that one rabbi claims symbolizes the dangerous fusion of Ishmael and Edom against Israel.
Arab-Israeli MK: In case of one-state solution, I would be prime minister
If Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu adopts the idea of a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, MK Ahmad Tibi (Joint List) projects that he will win the general elections himself and become the leader…Tibi said that in such a case the right to vote should be granted to all inhabitants between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, including the Palestinian residents of the West Bank.
Iran continues to call for Israel’s destruction despite nuclear deal
Iranian leaders’ calls for Israel’s destruction have not abated at all in the 20 months since the Iranian nuclear deal was signed, meaning that those who claimed the deal would moderate Iranian attitudes were completely wrong…“There is absolutely no indication of one iota of moderation by the Iranian elite in their hostile intentions toward Israel since the conclusion of the Iran nuclear agreement.
Netanyahu to Trump: Recognize Golan Heights as part of Israel
The United States should recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump when the two men met in Washington on Wednesday. “His reaction was not earth shattering,” Netanyahu told reporters during a briefing at Blair House after the meeting.
Jakarta election: Tense second round expected for governor post
The election race for the governor of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, looks set to go to a second round after no candidate secured 50% of votes. Unofficial counts show incumbent Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, or “Ahok”, a Christian seen as the front-runner until he went on trial for insulting Islam, took 43%. His closest rival, Islamic conservative Anies Rasyid Baswedan, was close behind him with 40%.
Catholic Church paid A$276m to abuse victims in Australia
The Australian Catholic Church has paid A$276m (£171m; $213m) to victims of sexual abuse since 1980, an inquiry has heard. The money was divided between thousands of victims, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse was told. The data, released on Thursday, showed the average payment was A$91,000.
Rex Tillerson to meet Russian counterpart at G20 in Germany
Rex Tillerson is in Germany for a meeting with G20 leaders on his first foreign trip as US secretary of state. Mr Tillerson is expected to confirm that the US remains committed to Nato, at the gathering of ministers in Bonn. He will also meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at a time when US relations with Moscow are under the spotlight.
IRS Won’t Reject Tax Returns That Don’t Answer Health Insurance Question
How much difference does a single line on a tax form make? For Obamacare’s individual mandate, the answer might be quite a lot. Following President Donald Trump’s executive order instructing agencies to provide relief from the health law, the Internal Revenue Service appears to be taking a more lax approach to the coverage requirement.
Bacterial infection linked to rat urine in NYC
A cluster of cases of a rare bacterial infection that is spread by contact with rat urine has killed one person and sickened two others in the Bronx. The infection can develop into an illness that affects the victim’s kidneys and liver. The New York City Health Department says all of the cases are linked to one block in the Concourse area of the borough. While one person has died, the other two have recovered and are doing well, according to health officials.
Russian spy ship spotted closer to US, near Navy submarine base
The Russian spy ship Viktor Leonov on Wednesday morning was spotted 40 miles closer to the U.S. — and not far from a Navy submarine base in Connecticut, a U.S. official told Fox News. The ship was spotted 30 miles south of Groton, Conn., but it remained in international waters. The U.S. territorial boundary extends 12 miles from the coast.
EPA staff told to prepare for Trump executive orders: sources
Staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency have been told that President Donald Trump is preparing a handful of executive orders to reshape the agency, to be signed once a new administrator is confirmed…A senior EPA official who had been briefed by members of the Trump administration mentioned the executive orders at a meeting of staffers in the EPA’s Office of General Counsel on Tuesday, but did not provide details about what the orders would say…
A massive lake of molten carbon the size of Mexico is discovered under the US, and it could cause climate CHAOS
A huge well of molten carbon that would spell disaster for the planet if released has been found under the US. Scientists using the world’s largest array of seismic sensors have mapped a deep-Earth area, covering 700,000 sq miles (1.8 million sq km). This is around the size of Mexico, and researchers say it has the potential to cause untold environmental damage.
The Globalists Strike Back With A Major Push Toward A Cashless Society
Their agenda may be on the rocks in the United States at the moment, but that doesn’t mean that the globalists are giving up. In fact, a major push toward a cashless society is being made in the European Union right now.
Venezuela Takes CNN Off The Air Over “Fake News” Report
Two days ago, we reported that Venezuela’s President Maduro threatened to take CNN off the air as a result of accusations it was spreading propaganda and “fake news.” Well, it is now official because as AP reports, Venezuela’s government has officially suspended CNN in Spanish, shutting off the news channel after a report on fraudulent passports that drew angry criticism from officials.
West Mosul eating once a day and bracing for worse
As the noose tightens around holdout jihadists in west Mosul, so does the belt around the waists of hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians trapped there with dwindling supplies.
Taliban Bombs Kill 6 People in Pakistan
Two separate bomb explosions in northwestern Pakistan killed at least six people and wounded many more Wednesday. Officials say the deadliest incident happened in the Mohmand tribal district near the Afghan border, where a suicide bomber blew himself up after security forces spotted and tried to stop him.
Major UK Department Store Adds Muslim Clothing
A major department store in the UK, Debenhams, has introduced a new line of Muslim clothing which will include hijabs. The line was introduced in their flagship store located on Oxford Street and will be brought to their other stores in Birmingham Bullring, Westfield in Shepherd’s Bush, Manchester’s Trafford Center and Leicester’s Highcross Shopping Centers.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
February 15, 2017
Radiation at Japan’s Fukushima Reactor Is Now at ‘Unimaginable’ Levels
The radiation levels at Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant are now at “unimaginable” levels. …..the radiation levels – as high as 530 sieverts per hour – are now the highest they’ve been since 2011 when a tsunami hit the coastal reactor. “To put this in very simple terms. Four sieverts can kill a handful of people,”
Australians Fleeing Largely Muslin Areas
“Self-segregation has become a reality” in Australia, says Senator Malcolm Roberts, with people “fleeing areas of heavy migrant settlement, especially Islamic settlement”. “This is not only white flight, it is every kind of flight. Every type of Australian is fleeing these new ghettos”
Many meteorologists question climate change science
Michaels, a former meteorologist at WBZ-TV, lost her job as a science reporter at WGBH’s show “Greater Boston” last week after colleagues raised concerns about her views on vaccines and climate change. She had previously questioned the safety of vaccines and the evidence that human activity was causing global warming, both widely held views in the scientific community.
Busted: 75 Percent Of Illegal Aliens Rounded Up Over The Weekend Had Criminal Records
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday said that 75 percent of the people detained last week in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids were “criminal aliens.” In a press release, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said the department arrested 680 people in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Antonio “who pose a threat to public safety, border security or the integrity of our nation’s immigration system.”
Over 100 members of Indian ‘lost Jewish tribe’ to make aliya this week
The 102 new immigrants arriving this week all hail from the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram, which borders Myanmar and Bangladesh and is home to the second-largest concentration of Bnei Menashe in India after the state of Manipur.
Genome-edited humans get green light from expert panel
Editing the genomes of human embryos should be allowable to treat or prevent serious diseases and disabilities—but only amid stringent oversight and safety protocols and only if no reasonable alternatives exist—according to a report released Tuesday by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine.
Humans must become cyborgs to survive, says Elon Musk
Humans must become cyborgs and develop a direct high-bandwidth connection with machines or risk irrelevance and obsolescence, says Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.Musk’s latest cheery thoughts were imparted at the World Government Summit in the UAE. “Over time I think we will probably see a closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence,” Musk said, according to CNBC.
New Poll Shows President Trump’s Approval Rating Is Over 50 Percent
52 percent of voters approve of the job Trump has done in the near month he’s been president, while 48 percent disapprove. The same poll revealed that 79 percent of Republicans like Trump’s performance and 72 percent of Democrats disapprove.
Al Franken Has His Own History Of Using Ugly, Offensive Language
As a writer and comic for Saturday Night Live, Franken helped craft a racist skit advertising a fake toothpaste called “Tarbrush,” meant to darken black people’s white teeth, according to the book “Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live” by Doug Hill and Jeff Weingrad.
Mystic Rabbi Warns Black Magic Making Comeback
spiritual leader Rabbi Nir Ben Artzi warned against witchcraft and black magic making a comeback in the world In his weekly sermon. The rabbi was confident that the powers of good and God would prevail, giving practical advice on how to fight this spiritual battle while noting the signs of the Messiah apparent in the present situation. Rabbi Ben Artzi began by warning that dark powers are reemerging in the world, seeking to usurp God’s rule.
White House Official: Not Tied to the Two-State Solution
Speaking a day before Donald Trump’s meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a White House official said the US will not insist on a two-state solution to the conflict. “A two-state solution that doesn’t bring peace is not our goal that anybody wants to achieve,”
Palestinians warn Trump against abandoning two-state solution
Palestinians warned the United States on Wednesday against abandoning a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel after a White House official said peace did not necessarily have to entail Palestinian statehood. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet later in the day for the first time since the US election in November that brought the Republican to office.
Trump officials: Two-state solution not the only path to peace
…Trump officials declined to specify the administration’s objectives for direct talks beyond the broad goal of peace. “A two-state solution that doesn’t bring peace is not a goal that anybody wants to achieve,” the official said. “Peace is the goal, whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution if that’s what the parties want or something else, if that’s what the parties want, we’re going to help them.”
Trump’s Defence Secretary Mattis makes Nato debut
Nato defence ministers are meeting in Belgium for their first gathering with the new US Defence Secretary James Mattis. General Mattis is expected to reaffirm US commitment to the defence alliance, after disparaging comments from President Donald Trump. But he is also expected to deliver Mr Trump’s demand that many Nato countries need to increase military spending.
Syria war: ‘Dozens killed’ as jihadists clash in Idlib
Dozens of fighters have been killed in clashes between two jihadist factions in northern Syria, reports say. The battles involved Tahrir al-Sham, formerly an al-Qaeda affiliate, and Jund al-Aqsa, regarded as close to so-called Islamic State (IS). UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said the fighting was a “war for influence” in Idlib province.
Big Brother is watching you: Jim Rogers prophesizes death of cash & total govt control of spending
The time will come when you won’t be able to buy a cup of coffee without being traced, warns investment guru Jim Rogers. To control people, governments will increasingly seek to hunt down cash spending, he adds. “Governments are always looking out for themselves first, and it’s the same old thing that has been going on for hundreds of years. The Indians recently did the same thing. They withdrew 86 percent of the currency in circulation, and they have now made it illegal to spend more than, I think it’s about $4,000 in any cash transaction.
U.S. experts soften on DNA editing of human eggs, sperm, embryos
Powerful gene editing tools may one day be used on human embryos, eggs and sperm to remove genes that cause inherited diseases, according to a report by U.S. scientists and ethicists released on Tuesday. The report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Academy of Medicine said scientific advances make gene editing in human reproductive cells “a realistic possibility that deserves serious consideration.”
Russia Deploys Missile, Violating Treaty and Challenging Trump
Russia has secretly deployed a new cruise missile that American officials say violates a landmark arms control treaty, posing a major test for President Trump as his administration is facing a crisis over its ties to Moscow. The new Russian missile deployment also comes as the Trump administration is struggling to fill key policy positions at the State Department and the Pentagon…
Russian Jets Buzzed U.S. Destroyer
Four Russian military aircraft conducted low passes against a U.S. destroyer in the Black Sea last week, the first such military provocation since the new Trump administration took office. The incident took place Feb. 10 and involved the USS Porter, a guided missile destroyer, fending off low flights by what the commander of the ship regarded as potentially dangerous flybys.
Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine
Russia said on Wednesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine or discuss the matter with foreign partners after the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump expected the annexed Black Sea peninsula to be returned. Moscow says an overwhelming majority of Crimeans voted to become part of Russia in a 2014 referendum wanting protection from what the Kremlin cast as an illegal coup in Kiev.
China warns U.S. against fresh naval patrols in South China Sea
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday warned Washington against challenging its sovereignty, responding to reports the United States was planning fresh naval patrols in the disputed South China Sea. On Sunday, the Navy Times reported that U.S. Navy and Pacific Command leaders were considering freedom of navigation patrols in the busy waterway by the San Diego-based Carl Vinson carrier strike group, citing unnamed defense officials.
Charlie Daniels: It’s Only a Matter of Time Before There Is Blood on the Streets
Over a century ago, the United States of America went through a divisive and bloody Civil War that separated the people of this nation bone from marrow. It split friends, families and eventually the nation itself as a line was drawn dividing the Union States of the North from the newly formed Confederacy of the Southern States.
Outlawing microchipping humans not so far-fetched, Nevada senator says
State Sen. Becky Harris said a bill to prohibit forced microchipping of people is not as far-fetched as it might seem, because it happens in some places around the world.
Expectations are high on both sides for Trump’s first meeting with Israeli prime minister Netanyahu
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will formally inaugurate a partnership Wednesday, a symbolic united front at the White House that, if history is a guide, cannot last intact.
Inside The Secret Campaign To Oust Flynn
“The Obama administration knew that Flynn was going to release the secret documents around the Iran deal, which would blow up their myth that it was a good deal…they all knew their little sacred agreement with Iran was going to go off the books. So they got rid of Flynn before any of the [secret] agreements even surfaced.”
World’s 2nd Largest Stockpile Of Gold Leaves The United States
Even after the Soviet Union fell, most governments still chose to keep their gold in New York. It was safe. America was a rich, trusted ally. Why bother moving it? Fast forward a few decades and the world has clearly changed
Brother Of Kim Jong Un Assassinated In Malaysia; US “Strongly Believes” North Korea Behind Murder
Just two days after North Korea embarrassed both the US and Japan by test-firing a new, nuclear-capable ICBM with a 2000 mile range, with neither Trump nor Abe able to articulate a clear retaliation strategy, moments ago Yonhap news agency reported that the elder half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been assassinated at Kuala Lumpur airport.
The radiation levels at Japan’s crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant are now at “unimaginable” levels. …..the radiation levels – as high as 530 sieverts per hour – are now the highest they’ve been since 2011 when a tsunami hit the coastal reactor. “To put this in very simple terms. Four sieverts can kill a handful of people,”
Australians Fleeing Largely Muslin Areas
“Self-segregation has become a reality” in Australia, says Senator Malcolm Roberts, with people “fleeing areas of heavy migrant settlement, especially Islamic settlement”. “This is not only white flight, it is every kind of flight. Every type of Australian is fleeing these new ghettos”
Many meteorologists question climate change science
Michaels, a former meteorologist at WBZ-TV, lost her job as a science reporter at WGBH’s show “Greater Boston” last week after colleagues raised concerns about her views on vaccines and climate change. She had previously questioned the safety of vaccines and the evidence that human activity was causing global warming, both widely held views in the scientific community.
Busted: 75 Percent Of Illegal Aliens Rounded Up Over The Weekend Had Criminal Records
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday said that 75 percent of the people detained last week in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids were “criminal aliens.” In a press release, Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said the department arrested 680 people in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago and San Antonio “who pose a threat to public safety, border security or the integrity of our nation’s immigration system.”
Over 100 members of Indian ‘lost Jewish tribe’ to make aliya this week
The 102 new immigrants arriving this week all hail from the northeastern Indian state of Mizoram, which borders Myanmar and Bangladesh and is home to the second-largest concentration of Bnei Menashe in India after the state of Manipur.
Genome-edited humans get green light from expert panel
Editing the genomes of human embryos should be allowable to treat or prevent serious diseases and disabilities—but only amid stringent oversight and safety protocols and only if no reasonable alternatives exist—according to a report released Tuesday by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine.
Humans must become cyborgs to survive, says Elon Musk
Humans must become cyborgs and develop a direct high-bandwidth connection with machines or risk irrelevance and obsolescence, says Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk.Musk’s latest cheery thoughts were imparted at the World Government Summit in the UAE. “Over time I think we will probably see a closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence,” Musk said, according to CNBC.
New Poll Shows President Trump’s Approval Rating Is Over 50 Percent
52 percent of voters approve of the job Trump has done in the near month he’s been president, while 48 percent disapprove. The same poll revealed that 79 percent of Republicans like Trump’s performance and 72 percent of Democrats disapprove.
Al Franken Has His Own History Of Using Ugly, Offensive Language
As a writer and comic for Saturday Night Live, Franken helped craft a racist skit advertising a fake toothpaste called “Tarbrush,” meant to darken black people’s white teeth, according to the book “Saturday Night: A Backstage History of Saturday Night Live” by Doug Hill and Jeff Weingrad.
Mystic Rabbi Warns Black Magic Making Comeback
spiritual leader Rabbi Nir Ben Artzi warned against witchcraft and black magic making a comeback in the world In his weekly sermon. The rabbi was confident that the powers of good and God would prevail, giving practical advice on how to fight this spiritual battle while noting the signs of the Messiah apparent in the present situation. Rabbi Ben Artzi began by warning that dark powers are reemerging in the world, seeking to usurp God’s rule.
White House Official: Not Tied to the Two-State Solution
Speaking a day before Donald Trump’s meeting with visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a White House official said the US will not insist on a two-state solution to the conflict. “A two-state solution that doesn’t bring peace is not our goal that anybody wants to achieve,”
Palestinians warn Trump against abandoning two-state solution
Palestinians warned the United States on Wednesday against abandoning a two-state solution to the conflict with Israel after a White House official said peace did not necessarily have to entail Palestinian statehood. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet later in the day for the first time since the US election in November that brought the Republican to office.
Trump officials: Two-state solution not the only path to peace
…Trump officials declined to specify the administration’s objectives for direct talks beyond the broad goal of peace. “A two-state solution that doesn’t bring peace is not a goal that anybody wants to achieve,” the official said. “Peace is the goal, whether it comes in the form of a two-state solution if that’s what the parties want or something else, if that’s what the parties want, we’re going to help them.”
Trump’s Defence Secretary Mattis makes Nato debut
Nato defence ministers are meeting in Belgium for their first gathering with the new US Defence Secretary James Mattis. General Mattis is expected to reaffirm US commitment to the defence alliance, after disparaging comments from President Donald Trump. But he is also expected to deliver Mr Trump’s demand that many Nato countries need to increase military spending.
Syria war: ‘Dozens killed’ as jihadists clash in Idlib
Dozens of fighters have been killed in clashes between two jihadist factions in northern Syria, reports say. The battles involved Tahrir al-Sham, formerly an al-Qaeda affiliate, and Jund al-Aqsa, regarded as close to so-called Islamic State (IS). UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said the fighting was a “war for influence” in Idlib province.
Big Brother is watching you: Jim Rogers prophesizes death of cash & total govt control of spending
The time will come when you won’t be able to buy a cup of coffee without being traced, warns investment guru Jim Rogers. To control people, governments will increasingly seek to hunt down cash spending, he adds. “Governments are always looking out for themselves first, and it’s the same old thing that has been going on for hundreds of years. The Indians recently did the same thing. They withdrew 86 percent of the currency in circulation, and they have now made it illegal to spend more than, I think it’s about $4,000 in any cash transaction.
U.S. experts soften on DNA editing of human eggs, sperm, embryos
Powerful gene editing tools may one day be used on human embryos, eggs and sperm to remove genes that cause inherited diseases, according to a report by U.S. scientists and ethicists released on Tuesday. The report from the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and the National Academy of Medicine said scientific advances make gene editing in human reproductive cells “a realistic possibility that deserves serious consideration.”
Russia Deploys Missile, Violating Treaty and Challenging Trump
Russia has secretly deployed a new cruise missile that American officials say violates a landmark arms control treaty, posing a major test for President Trump as his administration is facing a crisis over its ties to Moscow. The new Russian missile deployment also comes as the Trump administration is struggling to fill key policy positions at the State Department and the Pentagon…
Russian Jets Buzzed U.S. Destroyer
Four Russian military aircraft conducted low passes against a U.S. destroyer in the Black Sea last week, the first such military provocation since the new Trump administration took office. The incident took place Feb. 10 and involved the USS Porter, a guided missile destroyer, fending off low flights by what the commander of the ship regarded as potentially dangerous flybys.
Russia tells White House it will not return Crimea to Ukraine
Russia said on Wednesday it would not hand back Crimea to Ukraine or discuss the matter with foreign partners after the White House said U.S. President Donald Trump expected the annexed Black Sea peninsula to be returned. Moscow says an overwhelming majority of Crimeans voted to become part of Russia in a 2014 referendum wanting protection from what the Kremlin cast as an illegal coup in Kiev.
China warns U.S. against fresh naval patrols in South China Sea
China’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday warned Washington against challenging its sovereignty, responding to reports the United States was planning fresh naval patrols in the disputed South China Sea. On Sunday, the Navy Times reported that U.S. Navy and Pacific Command leaders were considering freedom of navigation patrols in the busy waterway by the San Diego-based Carl Vinson carrier strike group, citing unnamed defense officials.
Charlie Daniels: It’s Only a Matter of Time Before There Is Blood on the Streets
Over a century ago, the United States of America went through a divisive and bloody Civil War that separated the people of this nation bone from marrow. It split friends, families and eventually the nation itself as a line was drawn dividing the Union States of the North from the newly formed Confederacy of the Southern States.
Outlawing microchipping humans not so far-fetched, Nevada senator says
State Sen. Becky Harris said a bill to prohibit forced microchipping of people is not as far-fetched as it might seem, because it happens in some places around the world.
Expectations are high on both sides for Trump’s first meeting with Israeli prime minister Netanyahu
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will formally inaugurate a partnership Wednesday, a symbolic united front at the White House that, if history is a guide, cannot last intact.
Inside The Secret Campaign To Oust Flynn
“The Obama administration knew that Flynn was going to release the secret documents around the Iran deal, which would blow up their myth that it was a good deal…they all knew their little sacred agreement with Iran was going to go off the books. So they got rid of Flynn before any of the [secret] agreements even surfaced.”
World’s 2nd Largest Stockpile Of Gold Leaves The United States
Even after the Soviet Union fell, most governments still chose to keep their gold in New York. It was safe. America was a rich, trusted ally. Why bother moving it? Fast forward a few decades and the world has clearly changed
Brother Of Kim Jong Un Assassinated In Malaysia; US “Strongly Believes” North Korea Behind Murder
Just two days after North Korea embarrassed both the US and Japan by test-firing a new, nuclear-capable ICBM with a 2000 mile range, with neither Trump nor Abe able to articulate a clear retaliation strategy, moments ago Yonhap news agency reported that the elder half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has been assassinated at Kuala Lumpur airport.
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
February 14, 2017
CHAOS ON STREETS OF PARIS: Tensions boil over in capital as leaders blasted as ‘COWARDS’
Leader of the Front National (FN), Marine Le Pen, said: “Faced with this situation, which makes France a national disgrace and the misfortune of the inhabitants of the districts affected, the government is locked into a silence which reflects both its cowardice and its powerlessness.”
US Vetoes UN Appointment of PA Bigwig Because PA Is Not a Country
The United States government on Friday eighty-sixed the nomination of Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister from 2007 to 2013, to be the next United Nations special representative to Libya. According to the NY Times, the Trump Administration’s objection had to the with the fact that there is no such thing as a Palestinian state.
We Must Start Building Third Temple Today, Says Temple Experts
The man in charge of organizing the Third Temple construction thinks he knows what it will take to jump-start the process. Like any other commandment, it is incumbent upon the Jews to perform it themselves, and not to wait for God to perform it for them.
Angola: Deadly Disease Combination Claims Thousands in Angola
RAGING yellow fever and malaria outbreaks claimed more than 15 000 lives in Angola over the past year. Speaking in the capital Luanda, the health minister, LuÃs Gomes Sambo, disclosed there were with 4,2 million cases of malaria, leading to the death of 15 000 people.
Concerns persist with US military cyber security
A lack of available Red Teams and the inability to adequately defend against sophisticated threats are among the shortcomings identified in the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation’s (DOT&E’s) 2016 report on aspects of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) cyber-security capabilities.
Putin checks combat readiness of Russia’s air defences
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) conducted a snap air defence exercise from February 7-9 in the western Russian Federation. The drill was the fifteenth ordered by President Vladimir Putin since 2013.
Trump national security adviser Flynn resigns in controversy over Russian contacts
Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday after coming under fire over whether he discussed the possibility of lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia before Trump took office. Retired General Keith Kellogg, who has been chief of staff of the White House National Security Council, was named the acting national security adviser while Trump determines who should fill the position.
No high-altitude ash from latest Bogoslof eruption, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has reduced warning levels for Bogoslof volcano in the Aleutian Islands, after an eruption early Monday failed to produce an anticipated high-level ash cloud. The volcano, about 60 miles west of Unalaska, erupted at 7:24 a.m., according to seismic data tracked by the observatory. It was raised first to an aviation color code of orange and a warning level of watch, then to red and warning – AVO’s highest levels of eruptive status – shortly before 8 a.m.
Kim Jong-un’s brother DEAD: Kim Jong-nam ‘ASSASSINATED’ in Malaysian airport
Kim Jong-nam, 45, was the oldest son of Kim Jong-ill, the current leader’s father and predeccesor. Initial reports by South Korean media say he was poisoned at Kuala Lumpar airport by two women said to be North Korean operatives. His death, which is yet to be officially confirmed, would be the most high profile assasination of Kim Hong-un’s regime since Jang Sung-taek, the leader’s uncle, was executed in 2013.
UN warns Lebanese president not to arm Hezbollah
The United Nations has warned Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun not to arm Hezbollah following comments the Hezbollah-friendly president made on Egyptian TV on Sunday. In a tweet posted on Monday, UN Coordinator Sigird Kaag warned that UN Resolution 1701 prohibits Lebanon from arming Hezbollah. “UN resolution 1701 is vital for Lebanon’s stability and security. The resolution calls for disarmament of all armed groups. No arms outside control of state.”
Netanyahu lands in Washington amid annexation calls
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump amid calls by right-wing members of his government to annex part, if not all, of Area C of the West Bank, otherwise known as Judea and Samaria. Netanyahu did not address the complicated issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict when he landed…
Dubai announces passenger drone plans
A drone that can carry people will begin “regular operations” in Dubai from July, the head of the city’s Roads and Transportation Agency has announced at the World Government Summit. The Chinese model eHang 184 has already had test flights, said Matt al-Tayer. The drone can carry one passenger weighing up to 100 kg (220 pounds) and has a 30 minute flight time.
Michael Flynn: Trump’s national security adviser resigns
US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has resigned over allegations he discussed US sanctions with Russia before Donald Trump took office. Mr Flynn is said to have misled officials about his call with Russia’s ambassador before his own appointment. It is illegal for private citizens to conduct US diplomacy.
No return home in sight for thousands of Californians sheltering from dam
Tens of thousands of Californians faced an indefinite stay in shelters as engineers worked for a second day on Tuesday to fix the United States’ tallest dam before more storms sweep the region. After what looks set to be the wettest winter in Northern California following years of drought, more rain was forecast for as early as Wednesday and through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Athens set for first mosque since Ottoman times
Athens’s half a million Muslims are set to get their first official mosque in more than a century. The city has not had a formal mosque since it drove out occupying Ottomans in 1833, and Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanantidis told parliament last year that it was the only European capital “to be deprived of such a religious space”.
Germany ‘freaked out’ as Greece ‘could ditch EU currency for US DOLLAR’
GREECE could be poised to humiliate Brussels by ditching the euro and instead choosing to be tied to the US dollar, Donald Trump’s reported pick as EU ambassador has sensationally claimed. Professor Ted Malloch revealed that senior Greek economists have enquired about the possibility of adopting the greenback if the country crashes out of the single currency.
Elon Musk: Humans must merge with machines or become irrelevant in AI age
Billionaire Elon Musk is known for his futuristic ideas and his latest suggestion might just save us from being irrelevant as artificial intelligence (AI) grows more prominent. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said on Monday that humans need to merge with machines to become a sort of cyborg. “Over time I think we will probably see a closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence,” Musk told an audience at the World Government Summit in Dubai…
SATANIC ‘MURDER’ Three teens arrested after ‘half-naked girl, 15, is killed in suspected satanic ritual
A 15-YEAR-OLD killed after having a wooden stake plunged into her eye could have been attacked in a bizarre satanic ritual, police sources claim. Jessica Valeria was found half-naked and brutally beaten with a wooden broomstick embedded in her right eye in Torreon in the northern state of Coahuila, Mexico. Sources close to the investigation told Vanguardia there were indications it could have been a satanic rite…
Germany cancels annual meeting with Israeli government
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided to cancel the annual government-to-government meeting with Israel, scheduled for May 9. A German spokesman said the governments had agreed to “postpone” the annual meeting of leaders and ministers until next year, blaming the delay on the busy schedule of meetings surrounding Germany’s presidency of the G20.
Syria’s al-Bab largely under control of Turkey-backed rebels, Turkish PM says
Turkey-backed rebels have largely taken control of Syria’s al-Bab from Islamic State militants, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday, but a war monitoring group said the jihadists still controlled most of the town. Syrian rebels, backed by Turkish special forces, tanks and warplanes, swept into northern Syria in August in an operation, dubbed “Euphrates Shield” by Ankara, to push Islamic State from Turkey’s border and stop the advance of Kurdish fighters.
Playboy Is Bringing Back Nudity a Year After Pledging to Stop Publishing Naked Pictorials
The magazine announced that nudity will, again, be featured on its pages on Monday – starting with the March/April 2017 issue, titled Naked Is Normal. Chief Creative Officer Connor Hefner – the 25-year-old son of Hugh Hefner – simultaneously tweeted, “I’ll be the first to admit that the way in which the magazine portrayed nudity was dated, but removing it entirely was a mistake. Nudity was never the problem because nudity isn’t a problem. Today, we’re taking our identity back and reclaiming who we are.”
Grandmother of Chicago girl shot in head says she’s ‘fighting for her life at 11 years old’
“My grandbaby did not deserve this,” Patsy Holmes, grandmother of critically wounded, 11-year-old Takiya Holmes, told ABC Chicago station WLS-TV. Both girls are in critical condition today, the Chicago Police Department told ABC News. Holmes told WLS of her granddaughter, “They are treating her as best as they can, with all kind of aggressive measures that the hospital can do for her.
Maduro Kicks CNN out of Venezuela for Report on School Food Shortages
President Nicolás Maduro has expelled CNN after accusing the international news outlet of “manipulating” information about Venezuela. Maduro said Sunday he wants CNN “outside” Venezuela after he claimed the news channel manipulated information about a student’s complaint regarding the lack of food at schools
Senate confirms Goldman Sachs executive Mnuchin as Trump’s treasury secretary
The Senate confirmed Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary in a vote Monday evening, adding the former Goldman Sachs executive to President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. The 53-47 vote, which fell largely along party lines, makes Mnuchin the 10th of Trump’s Cabinet nominees to be confirmed in three weeks. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) was the only Democrat to support the nomination. No Republican voted against Mnuchin.
After chaotic exodus, threat from troubled Northern Calif. dam eases
The water level dropped Monday behind the nation’s tallest dam, reducing the risk of a catastrophic spillway collapse and easing fears that prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downstream.
David Stockman: Trump Administration Is ‘Complete Insanity,’ Markets in Fantasy Land
Former Reagan economic adviser David Stockman warns savvy investors not to be swept away by the jubilation of a stock market seemingly hitting new record highs every day. The former Reagan Budget Director told CNBC that traders are living in a “fantasy land” that can’t last — and Trump’s policies will derail the market for years to come.
Leader of the Front National (FN), Marine Le Pen, said: “Faced with this situation, which makes France a national disgrace and the misfortune of the inhabitants of the districts affected, the government is locked into a silence which reflects both its cowardice and its powerlessness.”
US Vetoes UN Appointment of PA Bigwig Because PA Is Not a Country
The United States government on Friday eighty-sixed the nomination of Salam Fayyad, Palestinian Authority Prime Minister from 2007 to 2013, to be the next United Nations special representative to Libya. According to the NY Times, the Trump Administration’s objection had to the with the fact that there is no such thing as a Palestinian state.
We Must Start Building Third Temple Today, Says Temple Experts
The man in charge of organizing the Third Temple construction thinks he knows what it will take to jump-start the process. Like any other commandment, it is incumbent upon the Jews to perform it themselves, and not to wait for God to perform it for them.
Angola: Deadly Disease Combination Claims Thousands in Angola
RAGING yellow fever and malaria outbreaks claimed more than 15 000 lives in Angola over the past year. Speaking in the capital Luanda, the health minister, LuÃs Gomes Sambo, disclosed there were with 4,2 million cases of malaria, leading to the death of 15 000 people.
Concerns persist with US military cyber security
A lack of available Red Teams and the inability to adequately defend against sophisticated threats are among the shortcomings identified in the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation’s (DOT&E’s) 2016 report on aspects of the US Department of Defense’s (DoD’s) cyber-security capabilities.
Putin checks combat readiness of Russia’s air defences
The Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) conducted a snap air defence exercise from February 7-9 in the western Russian Federation. The drill was the fifteenth ordered by President Vladimir Putin since 2013.
Trump national security adviser Flynn resigns in controversy over Russian contacts
Michael Flynn, resigned late on Monday after coming under fire over whether he discussed the possibility of lifting U.S. sanctions on Russia before Trump took office. Retired General Keith Kellogg, who has been chief of staff of the White House National Security Council, was named the acting national security adviser while Trump determines who should fill the position.
No high-altitude ash from latest Bogoslof eruption, scientists say
The Alaska Volcano Observatory has reduced warning levels for Bogoslof volcano in the Aleutian Islands, after an eruption early Monday failed to produce an anticipated high-level ash cloud. The volcano, about 60 miles west of Unalaska, erupted at 7:24 a.m., according to seismic data tracked by the observatory. It was raised first to an aviation color code of orange and a warning level of watch, then to red and warning – AVO’s highest levels of eruptive status – shortly before 8 a.m.
Kim Jong-un’s brother DEAD: Kim Jong-nam ‘ASSASSINATED’ in Malaysian airport
Kim Jong-nam, 45, was the oldest son of Kim Jong-ill, the current leader’s father and predeccesor. Initial reports by South Korean media say he was poisoned at Kuala Lumpar airport by two women said to be North Korean operatives. His death, which is yet to be officially confirmed, would be the most high profile assasination of Kim Hong-un’s regime since Jang Sung-taek, the leader’s uncle, was executed in 2013.
UN warns Lebanese president not to arm Hezbollah
The United Nations has warned Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun not to arm Hezbollah following comments the Hezbollah-friendly president made on Egyptian TV on Sunday. In a tweet posted on Monday, UN Coordinator Sigird Kaag warned that UN Resolution 1701 prohibits Lebanon from arming Hezbollah. “UN resolution 1701 is vital for Lebanon’s stability and security. The resolution calls for disarmament of all armed groups. No arms outside control of state.”
Netanyahu lands in Washington amid annexation calls
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu landed in Washington for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump amid calls by right-wing members of his government to annex part, if not all, of Area C of the West Bank, otherwise known as Judea and Samaria. Netanyahu did not address the complicated issues surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict when he landed…
Dubai announces passenger drone plans
A drone that can carry people will begin “regular operations” in Dubai from July, the head of the city’s Roads and Transportation Agency has announced at the World Government Summit. The Chinese model eHang 184 has already had test flights, said Matt al-Tayer. The drone can carry one passenger weighing up to 100 kg (220 pounds) and has a 30 minute flight time.
Michael Flynn: Trump’s national security adviser resigns
US National Security Adviser Michael Flynn has resigned over allegations he discussed US sanctions with Russia before Donald Trump took office. Mr Flynn is said to have misled officials about his call with Russia’s ambassador before his own appointment. It is illegal for private citizens to conduct US diplomacy.
No return home in sight for thousands of Californians sheltering from dam
Tens of thousands of Californians faced an indefinite stay in shelters as engineers worked for a second day on Tuesday to fix the United States’ tallest dam before more storms sweep the region. After what looks set to be the wettest winter in Northern California following years of drought, more rain was forecast for as early as Wednesday and through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Athens set for first mosque since Ottoman times
Athens’s half a million Muslims are set to get their first official mosque in more than a century. The city has not had a formal mosque since it drove out occupying Ottomans in 1833, and Deputy Foreign Minister Ioannis Amanantidis told parliament last year that it was the only European capital “to be deprived of such a religious space”.
Germany ‘freaked out’ as Greece ‘could ditch EU currency for US DOLLAR’
GREECE could be poised to humiliate Brussels by ditching the euro and instead choosing to be tied to the US dollar, Donald Trump’s reported pick as EU ambassador has sensationally claimed. Professor Ted Malloch revealed that senior Greek economists have enquired about the possibility of adopting the greenback if the country crashes out of the single currency.
Elon Musk: Humans must merge with machines or become irrelevant in AI age
Billionaire Elon Musk is known for his futuristic ideas and his latest suggestion might just save us from being irrelevant as artificial intelligence (AI) grows more prominent. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO said on Monday that humans need to merge with machines to become a sort of cyborg. “Over time I think we will probably see a closer merger of biological intelligence and digital intelligence,” Musk told an audience at the World Government Summit in Dubai…
SATANIC ‘MURDER’ Three teens arrested after ‘half-naked girl, 15, is killed in suspected satanic ritual
A 15-YEAR-OLD killed after having a wooden stake plunged into her eye could have been attacked in a bizarre satanic ritual, police sources claim. Jessica Valeria was found half-naked and brutally beaten with a wooden broomstick embedded in her right eye in Torreon in the northern state of Coahuila, Mexico. Sources close to the investigation told Vanguardia there were indications it could have been a satanic rite…
Germany cancels annual meeting with Israeli government
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has decided to cancel the annual government-to-government meeting with Israel, scheduled for May 9. A German spokesman said the governments had agreed to “postpone” the annual meeting of leaders and ministers until next year, blaming the delay on the busy schedule of meetings surrounding Germany’s presidency of the G20.
Syria’s al-Bab largely under control of Turkey-backed rebels, Turkish PM says
Turkey-backed rebels have largely taken control of Syria’s al-Bab from Islamic State militants, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said on Tuesday, but a war monitoring group said the jihadists still controlled most of the town. Syrian rebels, backed by Turkish special forces, tanks and warplanes, swept into northern Syria in August in an operation, dubbed “Euphrates Shield” by Ankara, to push Islamic State from Turkey’s border and stop the advance of Kurdish fighters.
Playboy Is Bringing Back Nudity a Year After Pledging to Stop Publishing Naked Pictorials
The magazine announced that nudity will, again, be featured on its pages on Monday – starting with the March/April 2017 issue, titled Naked Is Normal. Chief Creative Officer Connor Hefner – the 25-year-old son of Hugh Hefner – simultaneously tweeted, “I’ll be the first to admit that the way in which the magazine portrayed nudity was dated, but removing it entirely was a mistake. Nudity was never the problem because nudity isn’t a problem. Today, we’re taking our identity back and reclaiming who we are.”
Grandmother of Chicago girl shot in head says she’s ‘fighting for her life at 11 years old’
“My grandbaby did not deserve this,” Patsy Holmes, grandmother of critically wounded, 11-year-old Takiya Holmes, told ABC Chicago station WLS-TV. Both girls are in critical condition today, the Chicago Police Department told ABC News. Holmes told WLS of her granddaughter, “They are treating her as best as they can, with all kind of aggressive measures that the hospital can do for her.
Maduro Kicks CNN out of Venezuela for Report on School Food Shortages
President Nicolás Maduro has expelled CNN after accusing the international news outlet of “manipulating” information about Venezuela. Maduro said Sunday he wants CNN “outside” Venezuela after he claimed the news channel manipulated information about a student’s complaint regarding the lack of food at schools
Senate confirms Goldman Sachs executive Mnuchin as Trump’s treasury secretary
The Senate confirmed Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary in a vote Monday evening, adding the former Goldman Sachs executive to President Donald Trump’s Cabinet. The 53-47 vote, which fell largely along party lines, makes Mnuchin the 10th of Trump’s Cabinet nominees to be confirmed in three weeks. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) was the only Democrat to support the nomination. No Republican voted against Mnuchin.
After chaotic exodus, threat from troubled Northern Calif. dam eases
The water level dropped Monday behind the nation’s tallest dam, reducing the risk of a catastrophic spillway collapse and easing fears that prompted the evacuation of nearly 200,000 people downstream.
David Stockman: Trump Administration Is ‘Complete Insanity,’ Markets in Fantasy Land
Former Reagan economic adviser David Stockman warns savvy investors not to be swept away by the jubilation of a stock market seemingly hitting new record highs every day. The former Reagan Budget Director told CNBC that traders are living in a “fantasy land” that can’t last — and Trump’s policies will derail the market for years to come.
Monday, February 13, 2017
February 13, 2017
Turkey’s Erdogan: Israeli settlement push an ‘absolute provocation’
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday condemned Israel’s decision to ramp up settlements in the West Bank as an “absolute provocation”. Israel announced plans last month for 3,000 more settlement homes in the West Bank. It has also retroactively legalized about 4,000 settlement homes built on privately owned Palestinian land, a move that brought condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union.
IDF arrests suspected terrorists responsible for West Bank shootings
The IDF, in cooperation with the Shin Bet security service, arrested two Palestinians from the West Bank village of Rantis that carried out a shooting attack against an Israeli vehicle between the Israeli settlements of Beit Aryeh and Nili in December. According to the army, the two Palestinians shot at the car driven by an Israeli citizen at close range, injuring the driver when the gunfire shattered the window on the driver’s side sending glass shards into his face.
North Korea says ballistic missile test was a ‘success’
North Korea says it “successfully” test-fired a ballistic missile on Sunday in a launch supervised by leader Kim Jong-un. State news agency KCNA described the device, fired into the Sea of Japan, as a “surface-to-surface medium-to-long-range ballistic missile”. South Korea’s defence ministry called it an armed provocation to test the response of US President Donald Trump.
Brexit: Theresa May accused of ‘switching her language’ over Irish border
Former taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern has accused Prime Minister Theresa May of “switching her language” over a physical border between Northern Ireland and the Republic after Brexit. He told The Observer that “any kind of physical border” would be “bad for the peace process”. Mrs May has said she wants a “seamless, frictionless border” after Brexit.
Inside the black bloc militant protest movement as it rises up against Trump
The movement first made its presence felt in California more than two decades ago, then built its forces amid the protests against the Iraq war. Out of the sea of largely peaceful antiwar demonstrators marching in San Francisco’s Financial District in 2003, a more militant subgroup emerged…Since then, the so-called black bloc protesters have become a force in the Bay Area and beyond.
America’s Biggest Creditors Dump Treasuries in Warning to Trump
In the age of Trump, America’s biggest foreign creditors are suddenly having second thoughts about financing the U.S. government. In Japan, the largest holder of Treasuries, investors culled their stakes in December by the most in almost four years, the Ministry of Finance’s most recent figures show. What’s striking is the selling has persisted at a time when going abroad has rarely been so attractive. And it’s not just the Japanese. Across the world, foreigners are pulling back from U.S. debt like never before.
Hamas elects new radical leader in Gaza
Yahya Sanwar has been elected to lead Hamas in the Gaza Strip after internal elections were held for the organization’s institutional and leadership positions, according to reports from Al Jazeera. Sanwar was on the most senior officials released by Israel in the Shalit deal in which hundreds of terrorists and political prisoners were released in exchange for the return of captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Netanyahu opposes Palestinian state, Israeli minister says ahead of U.S. visit
Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a Palestinian state, a senior Israeli cabinet member said on Monday, but left it unclear whether the prime minister would say that publicly in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week.
Oh, the Irony: Liberals Threaten to Homeschool Kids After DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary
In protest of school choice advocate Betsy DeVos becoming the next education secretary, some liberals threatened to homeschool their children. Lost on them, apparently, is the irony of that threat
Spillway at tallest US dam in California about to collapse, tens of thousands evacuate
Tens of thousands of people have been fleeing California towns downstream from the Oroville Dam after fears of an imminent collapse of its spillway prompted an evacuation order. Authorities are seeking to stem the breach with the help of helicopters.
Juncker says Britain may divide EU over Brexit talks
Jean-Claude Juncker said he fears Britain will divide the European Union’s 27 remaining members by making different promises to each country during its Brexit negotiations. “The other EU 27 don’t know it yet, but the Brits know very well how they can tackle this,” Juncker told Deutschlandfunk radio. “They could promise country A this, country B that and country C something else and the end game is that there is not a united European front.”
At least 749 earthquakes hit Dardanelles since Feb 6
Professor Haluk Özener, the head of the Kandilli Observatory and the Earthquake Research Institute, said the quakes were “unsurprising” and noted that earthquakes between the 5 and 5.5 magnitude range were “natural” for the region. Prof. Dr. Övgün Ercan, an academic at the Faculty of Mines at Istanbul Technical University, warned about another wave of earthquakes, saying a major earthquake was expected “within the next 15 to 20 days.”
New quake rocks Lesvos island
Another earthquake, measuring 5 on the Richter scale, rocked the Greek island of Lesvos on Sunday afternoon, coming on top of string of relatively large tremors over the past week. The 5-Richter quake struck at 3.48 p.m. and its epicenter was just off Turkey’s western coast, north of the Greek island
Mysteries of Ark’s Journey Revealed as Excavation Begins at Site of Ark of Covenant
This summer, archaeologists will begin the first-ever excavation of the major Biblical site where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for two decades before King David conveyed it to Jerusalem. The site, known in Hebrew as Kiryat Ye’arim and often transliterated at Kiriath Jearim, is mentioned over a dozen times in the Bible as a Judean town near Jerusalem during the period of Biblical history associated with the judges and King David. Today, it remains one of the last such Biblical landmarks unstudied.
Rabbi, Archbishop, Sheikh and President Reopen Church of Loaves and Fishes at Interfaith Event
Rivlin emphasized that Jews, Christians and people of all faith suffer together when equality and tolerance are compromised, but noted that freedom of religion is a cherished principle in the Jewish state.
Officials order evacuation of residents near California dam
Marysville police say the city and Yuba County are under mandatory evacuation orders because of the feared collapse of the emergency spillway at Lake Oroville Dam. Yolo County officials said in a tweet that they do not expect any impact.
North Korea tests Trump’s resolve with latest missile launch
North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test triggered swift condemnation Sunday from the international community as the hermit nation’s move challenges President Trump in his first month in office.
Zimbabwe 2.0: South Africa’s President Vows To Redistribute White-Owned Land And Businesses
“Today we are starting a new chapter of radical socioeconomic transformation,” South Africa president Jacob Zuma said last week, as he pledged to break up white ownership of business and land to reduce inequality.
Apple’s Tim Cook Urges “Massive” Government Crackdown On ‘Fake News’: “It’s Killing People’s Minds”
“We must try to squeeze this without stepping on freedom of speech and of the press, but we must also help the reader…It has to be ingrained in the schools, it has to be ingrained in the public… It’s killing people’s minds in a way… In some ways kids will be the easiest to educate.”
Russia Will Not ‘Sell’ Snowden To Trump; Here’s Why
The report obviously worried Snowden himself, who tweeted that the report proved that he was not and never had been a Russian agent. That suggests that he took the report seriously. Snowden should not be worried, since the report is groundless and is clearly a provocation. To see why it is only necessary to look at the NBC report itself, which makes it clear who is behind it…
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Monday condemned Israel’s decision to ramp up settlements in the West Bank as an “absolute provocation”. Israel announced plans last month for 3,000 more settlement homes in the West Bank. It has also retroactively legalized about 4,000 settlement homes built on privately owned Palestinian land, a move that brought condemnation from the United Nations and the European Union.
IDF arrests suspected terrorists responsible for West Bank shootings
The IDF, in cooperation with the Shin Bet security service, arrested two Palestinians from the West Bank village of Rantis that carried out a shooting attack against an Israeli vehicle between the Israeli settlements of Beit Aryeh and Nili in December. According to the army, the two Palestinians shot at the car driven by an Israeli citizen at close range, injuring the driver when the gunfire shattered the window on the driver’s side sending glass shards into his face.
North Korea says ballistic missile test was a ‘success’
North Korea says it “successfully” test-fired a ballistic missile on Sunday in a launch supervised by leader Kim Jong-un. State news agency KCNA described the device, fired into the Sea of Japan, as a “surface-to-surface medium-to-long-range ballistic missile”. South Korea’s defence ministry called it an armed provocation to test the response of US President Donald Trump.
Brexit: Theresa May accused of ‘switching her language’ over Irish border
Former taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Bertie Ahern has accused Prime Minister Theresa May of “switching her language” over a physical border between Northern Ireland and the Republic after Brexit. He told The Observer that “any kind of physical border” would be “bad for the peace process”. Mrs May has said she wants a “seamless, frictionless border” after Brexit.
Inside the black bloc militant protest movement as it rises up against Trump
The movement first made its presence felt in California more than two decades ago, then built its forces amid the protests against the Iraq war. Out of the sea of largely peaceful antiwar demonstrators marching in San Francisco’s Financial District in 2003, a more militant subgroup emerged…Since then, the so-called black bloc protesters have become a force in the Bay Area and beyond.
America’s Biggest Creditors Dump Treasuries in Warning to Trump
In the age of Trump, America’s biggest foreign creditors are suddenly having second thoughts about financing the U.S. government. In Japan, the largest holder of Treasuries, investors culled their stakes in December by the most in almost four years, the Ministry of Finance’s most recent figures show. What’s striking is the selling has persisted at a time when going abroad has rarely been so attractive. And it’s not just the Japanese. Across the world, foreigners are pulling back from U.S. debt like never before.
Hamas elects new radical leader in Gaza
Yahya Sanwar has been elected to lead Hamas in the Gaza Strip after internal elections were held for the organization’s institutional and leadership positions, according to reports from Al Jazeera. Sanwar was on the most senior officials released by Israel in the Shalit deal in which hundreds of terrorists and political prisoners were released in exchange for the return of captured IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.
Netanyahu opposes Palestinian state, Israeli minister says ahead of U.S. visit
Benjamin Netanyahu opposes a Palestinian state, a senior Israeli cabinet member said on Monday, but left it unclear whether the prime minister would say that publicly in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week.
Oh, the Irony: Liberals Threaten to Homeschool Kids After DeVos Confirmed as Education Secretary
In protest of school choice advocate Betsy DeVos becoming the next education secretary, some liberals threatened to homeschool their children. Lost on them, apparently, is the irony of that threat
Spillway at tallest US dam in California about to collapse, tens of thousands evacuate
Tens of thousands of people have been fleeing California towns downstream from the Oroville Dam after fears of an imminent collapse of its spillway prompted an evacuation order. Authorities are seeking to stem the breach with the help of helicopters.
Juncker says Britain may divide EU over Brexit talks
Jean-Claude Juncker said he fears Britain will divide the European Union’s 27 remaining members by making different promises to each country during its Brexit negotiations. “The other EU 27 don’t know it yet, but the Brits know very well how they can tackle this,” Juncker told Deutschlandfunk radio. “They could promise country A this, country B that and country C something else and the end game is that there is not a united European front.”
At least 749 earthquakes hit Dardanelles since Feb 6
Professor Haluk Özener, the head of the Kandilli Observatory and the Earthquake Research Institute, said the quakes were “unsurprising” and noted that earthquakes between the 5 and 5.5 magnitude range were “natural” for the region. Prof. Dr. Övgün Ercan, an academic at the Faculty of Mines at Istanbul Technical University, warned about another wave of earthquakes, saying a major earthquake was expected “within the next 15 to 20 days.”
New quake rocks Lesvos island
Another earthquake, measuring 5 on the Richter scale, rocked the Greek island of Lesvos on Sunday afternoon, coming on top of string of relatively large tremors over the past week. The 5-Richter quake struck at 3.48 p.m. and its epicenter was just off Turkey’s western coast, north of the Greek island
Mysteries of Ark’s Journey Revealed as Excavation Begins at Site of Ark of Covenant
This summer, archaeologists will begin the first-ever excavation of the major Biblical site where the Ark of the Covenant was kept for two decades before King David conveyed it to Jerusalem. The site, known in Hebrew as Kiryat Ye’arim and often transliterated at Kiriath Jearim, is mentioned over a dozen times in the Bible as a Judean town near Jerusalem during the period of Biblical history associated with the judges and King David. Today, it remains one of the last such Biblical landmarks unstudied.
Rabbi, Archbishop, Sheikh and President Reopen Church of Loaves and Fishes at Interfaith Event
Rivlin emphasized that Jews, Christians and people of all faith suffer together when equality and tolerance are compromised, but noted that freedom of religion is a cherished principle in the Jewish state.
Officials order evacuation of residents near California dam
Marysville police say the city and Yuba County are under mandatory evacuation orders because of the feared collapse of the emergency spillway at Lake Oroville Dam. Yolo County officials said in a tweet that they do not expect any impact.
North Korea tests Trump’s resolve with latest missile launch
North Korea’s latest ballistic missile test triggered swift condemnation Sunday from the international community as the hermit nation’s move challenges President Trump in his first month in office.
Zimbabwe 2.0: South Africa’s President Vows To Redistribute White-Owned Land And Businesses
“Today we are starting a new chapter of radical socioeconomic transformation,” South Africa president Jacob Zuma said last week, as he pledged to break up white ownership of business and land to reduce inequality.
Apple’s Tim Cook Urges “Massive” Government Crackdown On ‘Fake News’: “It’s Killing People’s Minds”
“We must try to squeeze this without stepping on freedom of speech and of the press, but we must also help the reader…It has to be ingrained in the schools, it has to be ingrained in the public… It’s killing people’s minds in a way… In some ways kids will be the easiest to educate.”
Russia Will Not ‘Sell’ Snowden To Trump; Here’s Why
The report obviously worried Snowden himself, who tweeted that the report proved that he was not and never had been a Russian agent. That suggests that he took the report seriously. Snowden should not be worried, since the report is groundless and is clearly a provocation. To see why it is only necessary to look at the NBC report itself, which makes it clear who is behind it…
Sunday, February 12, 2017
February 12, 2017
Bennett: If Trump and Netanyahu discuss Palestinian state the ‘earth will shake’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must give up his support for a Palestinian state in his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett and Likud activists urged him on Saturday…“If in their statements after the meeting they mention…their obligation to forming Palestine or two states…we will all feel it in our flesh for years to come,” Bennett warned. “The earth will shake. International pressure, boycotts, reports against Israel, missiles, freezes, tying the hands of our soldiers…awill continue and intensify.”
NFL players pull out of Israel trip, don’t want to be ‘used’
Three of the NFL players who were scheduled to arrive in Israel on Monday as part of a campaign to showcase the country’s “true face” to the world pulled out of the trip, explaining that they do not want to be “used” by the Israeli government. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett was the first to pull out of the tour planned for 11 football stars in a joint initiative between the Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy.
Nearly 100 bushfires raging in Australia’s New South Wales state
Rural areas of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state have been evacuated as wildfires rage across the state, threatening homes and closing roads. Some 97 fires were burning across the state, with 37 uncontained, the Rural Fire Service said. One person had been flown to hospital in Sydney after suffering burns, the authorities said.
GOP dilemma on health law taxes: To repeal or not to repeal?
Republicans love cutting taxes, especially if they were authored by a president named Barack Obama. But as they push their wobbly effort to erase his health care overhaul, they’re divided over whether to repeal the levies the law imposed to finance its expanded coverage for millions of Americans. It’s a trillion-dollar dilemma – actually closer to $1.1 trillion.
Tsipras hits back at IMF, Germany over debt impasse
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Saturday warned the International Monetary Fund and EU economic powerhouse Germany to stop playing with fire over his country’s debt problems. Opening a meeting of his far-left Syriza party, Tsipras said he was confident a solution over repayments would be found, despite talks between Greece and its creditors ending in Brussels with no breakthrough on Friday.
Car set alight in Paris suburb during anti-police protest
Protesters against police violence have set a car on fire during a rally in the Paris suburb of Bobigny, which followed a police officer’s assault on a 22-year-old man. An RTL van set on fire by the protesters could be seen burning in the live footage. Dozens of young people have occupied an empty lot in Bobigny in the prefecture of Seine-Saint-Denis department.
Netanyahu: ‘To think there are no limitations with Trump would be wrong’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to lower expectations for a drastic change in American policies now that President Donald Trump is in the White House, telling Likud ministers on Sunday that “to think there are no limitations now would be wrong.” Speaking of his upcoming meeting with Trump on Wednesday, the prime minister said that “we must act with responsibility and rationality.”
Top Italian official says Facebook must do more against hate speech
Facebook must do much more to stamp out hate speech on its site, the president of Italy’s lower house of parliament said, warning that rising abuse on various social media was being fueled by fake news. Laura Boldrini, herself often the focus of sexist insults and online threats, complained to Facebook managers in November about hate speech on the social network and put forward several proposals on ways to deal with the problem.
Tennessee lawmakers introduce ‘Milo bill’ to protect freedom of speech on all state campuses
Two Tennessee lawmakers introduced a bill…that seeks to protect freedom of speech at Tennessee universities while preventing campuses from stifling students’ First Amendment rights…Republican State Rep. Martin Daniel and Sen. Joey Hensley, both Republicans, introduced the “Tennessee Freedom of Speech on College Campus Bill” last Thursday which seeks to prevent state universities from adopting policies that “shield individuals from ideas and opinions considered unwelcome, disagreeable or even deeply offensive.”
North Korea reportedly test fires missile, challenging US
North Korea reportedly fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in what would be its first such test of the year and an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, who stood with the Japanese leader as Shinzo Abe called the move “absolutely intolerable.”
How Obama is scheming to sabotage Trump’s presidency
When former President Barack Obama said he was “heartened” by anti-Trump protests, he was sending a message of approval to his troops. Troops? Yes, Obama has an army of agitators — numbering more than 30,000 — who will fight his Republican successor at every turn of his historic presidency. And Obama will command them from a bunker less than two miles from the White House.
Jim Rogers: “We’re About To Have The Worst Economic Problems Of A Lifetime, A Lot Of People Will Disappear”
“Governments love [the war on cash]. Then they can control you…we are not going to have as many freedoms as we have now …get prepared because we’re going to have the worst economic problems we’ve had in your lifetime or my lifetime and when that happens a lot of people are going to disappear.”
Trump Opens Border For Christian Refugees, But Left Ignores
“They’ve been horribly treated. Do you know if you were a Christian in Syria, it was impossible, at least very tough, to get into the United States,” said President Trump during an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network last month. “If you were a Muslim, you could come in, but if you were a Christian, it was almost impossible, and the reason that was so unfair, everybody was persecuted in all fairness, but they were chopping off the heads of everybody, but more so the Christians.” “And I thought it was very, very unfair. So we are going to help them.
Cash No Longer King: Europe Accelerates Move To Begin Elimination Of Paper Money
In the shadow of Donald Trump’s spree of controversial actions, the European commission has quietly launched the next offensive in the war on cash. These unelected bureaucrats have boldly asserted their intention to crack down on paper transactions across the E.U. and solidify a trend that has been gaining momentum for years.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must give up his support for a Palestinian state in his meeting with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Bayit Yehudi leader Naftali Bennett and Likud activists urged him on Saturday…“If in their statements after the meeting they mention…their obligation to forming Palestine or two states…we will all feel it in our flesh for years to come,” Bennett warned. “The earth will shake. International pressure, boycotts, reports against Israel, missiles, freezes, tying the hands of our soldiers…awill continue and intensify.”
NFL players pull out of Israel trip, don’t want to be ‘used’
Three of the NFL players who were scheduled to arrive in Israel on Monday as part of a campaign to showcase the country’s “true face” to the world pulled out of the trip, explaining that they do not want to be “used” by the Israeli government. Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett was the first to pull out of the tour planned for 11 football stars in a joint initiative between the Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Public Diplomacy.
Nearly 100 bushfires raging in Australia’s New South Wales state
Rural areas of Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state have been evacuated as wildfires rage across the state, threatening homes and closing roads. Some 97 fires were burning across the state, with 37 uncontained, the Rural Fire Service said. One person had been flown to hospital in Sydney after suffering burns, the authorities said.
GOP dilemma on health law taxes: To repeal or not to repeal?
Republicans love cutting taxes, especially if they were authored by a president named Barack Obama. But as they push their wobbly effort to erase his health care overhaul, they’re divided over whether to repeal the levies the law imposed to finance its expanded coverage for millions of Americans. It’s a trillion-dollar dilemma – actually closer to $1.1 trillion.
Tsipras hits back at IMF, Germany over debt impasse
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Saturday warned the International Monetary Fund and EU economic powerhouse Germany to stop playing with fire over his country’s debt problems. Opening a meeting of his far-left Syriza party, Tsipras said he was confident a solution over repayments would be found, despite talks between Greece and its creditors ending in Brussels with no breakthrough on Friday.
Car set alight in Paris suburb during anti-police protest
Protesters against police violence have set a car on fire during a rally in the Paris suburb of Bobigny, which followed a police officer’s assault on a 22-year-old man. An RTL van set on fire by the protesters could be seen burning in the live footage. Dozens of young people have occupied an empty lot in Bobigny in the prefecture of Seine-Saint-Denis department.
Netanyahu: ‘To think there are no limitations with Trump would be wrong’
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to lower expectations for a drastic change in American policies now that President Donald Trump is in the White House, telling Likud ministers on Sunday that “to think there are no limitations now would be wrong.” Speaking of his upcoming meeting with Trump on Wednesday, the prime minister said that “we must act with responsibility and rationality.”
Top Italian official says Facebook must do more against hate speech
Facebook must do much more to stamp out hate speech on its site, the president of Italy’s lower house of parliament said, warning that rising abuse on various social media was being fueled by fake news. Laura Boldrini, herself often the focus of sexist insults and online threats, complained to Facebook managers in November about hate speech on the social network and put forward several proposals on ways to deal with the problem.
Tennessee lawmakers introduce ‘Milo bill’ to protect freedom of speech on all state campuses
Two Tennessee lawmakers introduced a bill…that seeks to protect freedom of speech at Tennessee universities while preventing campuses from stifling students’ First Amendment rights…Republican State Rep. Martin Daniel and Sen. Joey Hensley, both Republicans, introduced the “Tennessee Freedom of Speech on College Campus Bill” last Thursday which seeks to prevent state universities from adopting policies that “shield individuals from ideas and opinions considered unwelcome, disagreeable or even deeply offensive.”
North Korea reportedly test fires missile, challenging US
North Korea reportedly fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in what would be its first such test of the year and an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, who stood with the Japanese leader as Shinzo Abe called the move “absolutely intolerable.”
How Obama is scheming to sabotage Trump’s presidency
When former President Barack Obama said he was “heartened” by anti-Trump protests, he was sending a message of approval to his troops. Troops? Yes, Obama has an army of agitators — numbering more than 30,000 — who will fight his Republican successor at every turn of his historic presidency. And Obama will command them from a bunker less than two miles from the White House.
Jim Rogers: “We’re About To Have The Worst Economic Problems Of A Lifetime, A Lot Of People Will Disappear”
“Governments love [the war on cash]. Then they can control you…we are not going to have as many freedoms as we have now …get prepared because we’re going to have the worst economic problems we’ve had in your lifetime or my lifetime and when that happens a lot of people are going to disappear.”
Trump Opens Border For Christian Refugees, But Left Ignores
“They’ve been horribly treated. Do you know if you were a Christian in Syria, it was impossible, at least very tough, to get into the United States,” said President Trump during an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network last month. “If you were a Muslim, you could come in, but if you were a Christian, it was almost impossible, and the reason that was so unfair, everybody was persecuted in all fairness, but they were chopping off the heads of everybody, but more so the Christians.” “And I thought it was very, very unfair. So we are going to help them.
Cash No Longer King: Europe Accelerates Move To Begin Elimination Of Paper Money
In the shadow of Donald Trump’s spree of controversial actions, the European commission has quietly launched the next offensive in the war on cash. These unelected bureaucrats have boldly asserted their intention to crack down on paper transactions across the E.U. and solidify a trend that has been gaining momentum for years.
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