UK Becomes First Country To Legalize Genetically Engineered 3-Parent Babies. United States Is Next
The United Kingdom has become the first country to legalize a controversial procedure that allows for the creation of a baby from DNA of three parents. Christian Today reports that the procedure uses DNA from two woman--one the baby’s actual mother--and one man--the baby's father--to create a baby outside the womb. Although some view the new procedure as a scientific breakthrough, others are less than thrilled, and are questioning the ethics of the new procedure.
The United Kingdom has become the first country to legalize a controversial procedure that allows for the creation of a baby from DNA of three parents. Christian Today reports that the procedure uses DNA from two woman--one the baby’s actual mother--and one man--the baby's father--to create a baby outside the womb. Although some view the new procedure as a scientific breakthrough, others are less than thrilled, and are questioning the ethics of the new procedure.
U.S. House Speaker Ryan rules out work with Obama on immigration
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Sunday it would be ridiculous to work with President Barack Obama on immigration policy reform, saying he cannot trust the president on the issue.
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan said on Sunday it would be ridiculous to work with President Barack Obama on immigration policy reform, saying he cannot trust the president on the issue.
Will a Jerusalem summit launch the fightback for the free world?
Bringing together a network of like-minded conservative business, security and political leaders from Europe, America, Israel and elsewhere, event organizers say that far from ad hoc interventions by governments, the only real way to tackle the challenges faced by free societies throughout the world is to build and cultivate strong, values-based relationships on a societal level, mobilizing the people to stand strong in defense of the principles they cherish.
Bringing together a network of like-minded conservative business, security and political leaders from Europe, America, Israel and elsewhere, event organizers say that far from ad hoc interventions by governments, the only real way to tackle the challenges faced by free societies throughout the world is to build and cultivate strong, values-based relationships on a societal level, mobilizing the people to stand strong in defense of the principles they cherish.
(ALMOST CERTAIN) CHANCE OF STORMS
NOAA forecasters estimate a 90% chance of geomagnetic storms on Nov. 2nd-3rd when a fast-moving stream of solar wind is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. Solar wind speeds could exceed 800 km/s and spark a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. Sky watchers in the USA should be alert for Northern Lights as far south as, e.g., Oregon and Illinois.
NOAA forecasters estimate a 90% chance of geomagnetic storms on Nov. 2nd-3rd when a fast-moving stream of solar wind is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. Solar wind speeds could exceed 800 km/s and spark a strong G3-class geomagnetic storm. Sky watchers in the USA should be alert for Northern Lights as far south as, e.g., Oregon and Illinois.
Hope for a Quick Rebound in Oil Prices Fades
Have oil prices reached the bottom? Goldman Sachs is suggesting oil could hit $20. Although no one has a crystal ball, there is increasing acceptance that a price recovery could take years.
Have oil prices reached the bottom? Goldman Sachs is suggesting oil could hit $20. Although no one has a crystal ball, there is increasing acceptance that a price recovery could take years.
The Sinai plane crash: Did ISIS do it?
If it is true that jihadists are behind Saturday's Russian plane crash in Sinai, it would have "massive implications" for Egypt and other parties, including Israel, says Professor Yoram Meital, Chairperson of the Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy.
If it is true that jihadists are behind Saturday's Russian plane crash in Sinai, it would have "massive implications" for Egypt and other parties, including Israel, says Professor Yoram Meital, Chairperson of the Chaim Herzog Center for Middle East Studies and Diplomacy.
Dead comet with skull face to hurtle by Earth on Halloween
A massive space rock that will shave by Earth on Halloween looks like a dead comet with a skull face, NASA said after gaining a closer look at the spooky space object. Astronomers initially thought the object was an asteroid when they spotted it in early October, and named it Asteroid 2015 TB145.
A massive space rock that will shave by Earth on Halloween looks like a dead comet with a skull face, NASA said after gaining a closer look at the spooky space object. Astronomers initially thought the object was an asteroid when they spotted it in early October, and named it Asteroid 2015 TB145.
Earthquake Swarm Tally in San Ramon Keeps Rising, Quakes Now Near 450 in Two Weeks
The earthquake swarms in one San Francisco Bay Area city keeps rising, and according to the US Geological Center's past historical data, has shattered old records. As of Wednesday, the USGS noted that San Ramon, about 45 miles from San Francisco had experienced 446 quakes, including 86 quakes that were a magnitude of 2.0 or higher, since Oct. 13. A total of 28 earthquakes have been documented alone since Tuesday.
The earthquake swarms in one San Francisco Bay Area city keeps rising, and according to the US Geological Center's past historical data, has shattered old records. As of Wednesday, the USGS noted that San Ramon, about 45 miles from San Francisco had experienced 446 quakes, including 86 quakes that were a magnitude of 2.0 or higher, since Oct. 13. A total of 28 earthquakes have been documented alone since Tuesday.
Massive crack opens up in Wyoming mountain
A massive crack the size of seven football fields has formed in the foothills of a mountain range in northern Wyoming. The gaping gash in the Bighorn Mountains has been wowing locals for weeks as it continues to grow to over 750-yards long and about 50-yards wide, according to a hunting outfitter group.
A massive crack the size of seven football fields has formed in the foothills of a mountain range in northern Wyoming. The gaping gash in the Bighorn Mountains has been wowing locals for weeks as it continues to grow to over 750-yards long and about 50-yards wide, according to a hunting outfitter group.
Students rally in support of officer who flipped girl from desk
A group of Spring Valley High School students walked out of class Friday morning, peacefully protesting the firing of school-resource officer Ben Fields. "They said, 'Bring back Fields.' Everybody was saying that," Spring Valley senior Ty'Juan Fulton, 18, said of the former deputy. Fields also was a coach for the Spring Valley football team.
A group of Spring Valley High School students walked out of class Friday morning, peacefully protesting the firing of school-resource officer Ben Fields. "They said, 'Bring back Fields.' Everybody was saying that," Spring Valley senior Ty'Juan Fulton, 18, said of the former deputy. Fields also was a coach for the Spring Valley football team.
Iranian Defense Minister Threatens ‘Bloodthirsty’ U.S. and Israel With ‘An Unforgettable Lesson’
Iranian Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan on Saturday issued a threat to the U.S. and Israel – who he called “warmongering” and “bloodthirsty” – in the event of a military move against his country. “[O]ur armed forces are always ready to give a response to the U.S. administration and the Zionist regime’s mischiefs,” Dehghan said on Saturday, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency which described the potential Iranian action as “crushing.”
Iranian Defense Minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan on Saturday issued a threat to the U.S. and Israel – who he called “warmongering” and “bloodthirsty” – in the event of a military move against his country. “[O]ur armed forces are always ready to give a response to the U.S. administration and the Zionist regime’s mischiefs,” Dehghan said on Saturday, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency which described the potential Iranian action as “crushing.”
South China Sea disputes increasing demand for U.S. security presence: Pentagon chief
Disputes over territory in the South China Sea are causing countries in the region to increase their demand for an American security presence, the U.S. defense chief said on Sunday. A U.S. warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of one of China's man-made islands in South China Sea on Tuesday in the most significant U.S. challenge yet to territorial limits Beijing claims around the Spratly archipelago.
Disputes over territory in the South China Sea are causing countries in the region to increase their demand for an American security presence, the U.S. defense chief said on Sunday. A U.S. warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of one of China's man-made islands in South China Sea on Tuesday in the most significant U.S. challenge yet to territorial limits Beijing claims around the Spratly archipelago.
Islamic State seizes central Syrian town near key highway
The Islamic State militant group has expanded its presence in central Syria, seizing control of a town that lies near a highway leading to the capital, Damascus... The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said after intensive clashes with government troops, IS forces captured Mahin in the central province of Homs on Sunday and were now pushing their way northwest toward the majority-Christian town of Sadad.
The Islamic State militant group has expanded its presence in central Syria, seizing control of a town that lies near a highway leading to the capital, Damascus... The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said after intensive clashes with government troops, IS forces captured Mahin in the central province of Homs on Sunday and were now pushing their way northwest toward the majority-Christian town of Sadad.
UK builds first permanent Middle East base for 40 years
Work has begun to construct Britain's first new permanent military base in the Middle East since 1971. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and naval personnel attended a ceremony to mark the start of construction of HMS Juffair at Mina Salman Port in Bahrain. The establishment is being developed to support Royal Navy deployments in the Gulf through the creation of a permanent and improved base.
Work has begun to construct Britain's first new permanent military base in the Middle East since 1971. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and naval personnel attended a ceremony to mark the start of construction of HMS Juffair at Mina Salman Port in Bahrain. The establishment is being developed to support Royal Navy deployments in the Gulf through the creation of a permanent and improved base.
US prisoner release: Nearly 6,000 drug inmates to go free
The US will release nearly 6,000 people jailed for drug crimes in the coming days, an effort to reform policies that led to mass incarceration. About 3,400 inmates were already confined in places like halfway houses. Another 1,700 of the inmates are not US citizens and will possibly face deportation.
The US will release nearly 6,000 people jailed for drug crimes in the coming days, an effort to reform policies that led to mass incarceration. About 3,400 inmates were already confined in places like halfway houses. Another 1,700 of the inmates are not US citizens and will possibly face deportation.
Somalia: Al-Shabab attack kills 15 in Mogadishu hotel
Al-Shabab Islamist militants have attacked a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 15 people. Gunmen used two car bombs to blast their way into the Sahafi hotel compound before storming the building, police said. Victims included at least one MP and the general who led the 2011 offensive that drove al-Shabab out of Mogadishu.
Al-Shabab Islamist militants have attacked a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, killing at least 15 people. Gunmen used two car bombs to blast their way into the Sahafi hotel compound before storming the building, police said. Victims included at least one MP and the general who led the 2011 offensive that drove al-Shabab out of Mogadishu.
IDF warns soldiers: Beware of CIA recruitment
Channel 2 reported Sunday that the information security department, part of the IDF's intelligence force, issued a call to its officers and soldiers to beware of recruitment attempts by the CIA. The advisory called on soldiers to "be aware and report any unusual incidences." The warning was issued to all officers and soldiers of the IDF.
Channel 2 reported Sunday that the information security department, part of the IDF's intelligence force, issued a call to its officers and soldiers to beware of recruitment attempts by the CIA. The advisory called on soldiers to "be aware and report any unusual incidences." The warning was issued to all officers and soldiers of the IDF.
The Continuing Saga of Smart Meters
For those of you who have just heard of smart meters, or have had one placed on your home knowingly or unknowingly, or for those who think that said smart meters are a new development around the world to make it cheaper and easier for you to get electricity, gas and water via the smart grid, think again.
For those of you who have just heard of smart meters, or have had one placed on your home knowingly or unknowingly, or for those who think that said smart meters are a new development around the world to make it cheaper and easier for you to get electricity, gas and water via the smart grid, think again.
Storms, tornadoes lash Texas; death toll rises to 6
HOUSTON — The death toll rose to six in Texas as more bodies were recovered on Saturday after another band of strong storms and heavy rain spawned three tornadoes and dangerous flooding in the waterlogged state.
HOUSTON — The death toll rose to six in Texas as more bodies were recovered on Saturday after another band of strong storms and heavy rain spawned three tornadoes and dangerous flooding in the waterlogged state.
Crunch talks for Merkel on refugee crisis as thousands more arrive
Nearly 10,000 refugees continued to arrive in Germany daily, police said on Saturday, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing the country's stretched border staff ahead of a crunch meeting between Angela Merkel and a Bavarian ally on the crisis.
Nearly 10,000 refugees continued to arrive in Germany daily, police said on Saturday, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing the country's stretched border staff ahead of a crunch meeting between Angela Merkel and a Bavarian ally on the crisis.
Turkey’s Election Could Only Deepen Its Political Divide
The second Turkish election in five months comes at a time of major political crisis, as President Erdogan exerts his authority
The second Turkish election in five months comes at a time of major political crisis, as President Erdogan exerts his authority
U.S. pledges nearly $100 million to support Syrian opposition as anti-ISIS offensive begins
A newly formed U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance launched an offensive against the Islamic State in the northeast province of Hasakah on Saturday, a day after the United States said it would send Special Operations forces to advise insurgents fighting the jihadists.
A newly formed U.S.-backed Syrian rebel alliance launched an offensive against the Islamic State in the northeast province of Hasakah on Saturday, a day after the United States said it would send Special Operations forces to advise insurgents fighting the jihadists.
After vowing to end two wars, Obama may leave three behind
President Obama’s decision to expand the U.S. war effort in Iraq and Syria is a reflection of the conflicting pressures on a commander in chief who doubts that military force alone can end the conflicts in those countries, but who also feels compelled to act in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe and a growing threat to the United States.
Islamic State claims responsibility for Russian plane crash in EgyptPresident Obama’s decision to expand the U.S. war effort in Iraq and Syria is a reflection of the conflicting pressures on a commander in chief who doubts that military force alone can end the conflicts in those countries, but who also feels compelled to act in the face of a humanitarian catastrophe and a growing threat to the United States.
A militant group affiliated to Islamic State in Egypt claimed responsibility for the downing of a Russian passenger plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday, the group said in a statement circulated by supporters on Twitter.