Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries
CAIRO - Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington. The video, which appeared on a website used by Islamic State to post its messages, begins with news footage of the aftermath of Friday's Paris shootings in which at least 129 people were killed.
CAIRO - Islamic State warned in a new video on Monday that countries taking part in air strikes against Syria would suffer the same fate as France, and threatened to attack in Washington. The video, which appeared on a website used by Islamic State to post its messages, begins with news footage of the aftermath of Friday's Paris shootings in which at least 129 people were killed.
Alabama,
Michigan, Texas, Arkansas, Indiana and Louisiana governors start
refusing Syrian refugees in wake of French terror attacks
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has announced he is refusing Syrian refugees relocating to his state on the same day Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan said in a statement that his state would also postpone efforts until federal officials fully review security clearances and procedure.
Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has announced he is refusing Syrian refugees relocating to his state on the same day Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan said in a statement that his state would also postpone efforts until federal officials fully review security clearances and procedure.
French reporter to Obama: Isn't it time to change your ISIS strategy?
President Barack Obama's first question at a Monday news conference went to a reporter from the Paris-based Agence France-Presse. That reporter confronted Obama over last week's terrorist attacks in Paris. "One hundred and twenty-nine people were killed in Paris on Friday night. ISIL claimed responsibility for the massacre," he said, using an acronym for the group also known as the Islamic State or ISIS. "The equation has clearly changed. Isn't it time for your strategy to change?" the reporter asked.
President Barack Obama's first question at a Monday news conference went to a reporter from the Paris-based Agence France-Presse. That reporter confronted Obama over last week's terrorist attacks in Paris. "One hundred and twenty-nine people were killed in Paris on Friday night. ISIL claimed responsibility for the massacre," he said, using an acronym for the group also known as the Islamic State or ISIS. "The equation has clearly changed. Isn't it time for your strategy to change?" the reporter asked.
Severe Weather Outbreak to Spawn Tornadoes, Damaging Winds in the South
An outbreak of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail will begin Monday in the southern Plains and then sweep eastward through Tuesday and Wednesday. The severe storms will develop on the warm side of Winter Storm Ajax, which will bring blizzard conditions to the High Plains.
An outbreak of severe storms capable of producing tornadoes, damaging wind gusts and large hail will begin Monday in the southern Plains and then sweep eastward through Tuesday and Wednesday. The severe storms will develop on the warm side of Winter Storm Ajax, which will bring blizzard conditions to the High Plains.
Italian Daily Sued for Post-Paris Bombings Headline “Muslim Bastards”
Journalist Thomas Notarianni, former director of PeaceReporter, sued the newspaper Libero, published in Milan, Italy, this morning, when, in the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, the paper ran the front page headline “Bastardi Islamici” (Muslim Bastards). The complaint was filed against the editor, Maurizio Belpietro, and “all the people to be considered.”
Journalist Thomas Notarianni, former director of PeaceReporter, sued the newspaper Libero, published in Milan, Italy, this morning, when, in the aftermath of the attacks in Paris, the paper ran the front page headline “Bastardi Islamici” (Muslim Bastards). The complaint was filed against the editor, Maurizio Belpietro, and “all the people to be considered.”
Wanted: Grownups
On the day ISIS related terrorists spread out across Paris and killed more than one hundred people, Barack Obama claimed ISIS was “contained.” After the attacks, liberals actually tried to argue that the attacks in Paris showed how successful Barack Obama had been because ISIS was having to lash out to get attention. Yes, liberals actually argued this. At Saturday night’s Democratic debate, Bernie Sanders reaffirmed that global warming was the greatest threat to humanity and was also the root cause of terrorism in the Middle East.
On the day ISIS related terrorists spread out across Paris and killed more than one hundred people, Barack Obama claimed ISIS was “contained.” After the attacks, liberals actually tried to argue that the attacks in Paris showed how successful Barack Obama had been because ISIS was having to lash out to get attention. Yes, liberals actually argued this. At Saturday night’s Democratic debate, Bernie Sanders reaffirmed that global warming was the greatest threat to humanity and was also the root cause of terrorism in the Middle East.
Paris Terror Attacks: France Could Invoke NATO Collective Defense Clause
As world leaders decried the attacks as an “act of war” and international media trumpeted the arrival of World War III, security experts said Saturday a perfect storm could be brewing for an invocation of the NATO’s Article 5, the clause declaring an attack against one ally to be an attack against all.
As world leaders decried the attacks as an “act of war” and international media trumpeted the arrival of World War III, security experts said Saturday a perfect storm could be brewing for an invocation of the NATO’s Article 5, the clause declaring an attack against one ally to be an attack against all.
Pope talks end times, terror in Paris
Pope Francis struck a somber note with his most recent message to pilgrims at Saint Peter’s Square, telling the ten thousand or so gathered to consider their lives, their coming face-to-face with God and the state of the world, particularly in light of the Paris terrorist attacks.
Pope Francis struck a somber note with his most recent message to pilgrims at Saint Peter’s Square, telling the ten thousand or so gathered to consider their lives, their coming face-to-face with God and the state of the world, particularly in light of the Paris terrorist attacks.
Local Minnesota Democrat Ends Campaign After Saying ISIS 'Isn't Necessarily Evil'
Dan Kimmel, who was running for the state house district 56A, announced that he was ending his campaign after he tweeted that ISIS “isn’t necessarily evil” on Saturday, according to the Star Tribune. Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin had called on Kimmel to apologize, with State House Minority Leader Paul Thissen releasing a statement of how own calling for Kimmel to apologize and drop out of the race.
Dan Kimmel, who was running for the state house district 56A, announced that he was ending his campaign after he tweeted that ISIS “isn’t necessarily evil” on Saturday, according to the Star Tribune. Minnesota Democratic Party Chair Ken Martin had called on Kimmel to apologize, with State House Minority Leader Paul Thissen releasing a statement of how own calling for Kimmel to apologize and drop out of the race.
‘Anonymous will hunt you down!’ Hacktivists declare ‘total war’ on ISIS after Paris attacks
The hacktivist group Anonymous, engaged in electronic warfare against Islamic State, has declared ‘total war’ on the terror group following the deadly attacks in France, while pledging to hunt down every single supporter of the jihadist group online.
The hacktivist group Anonymous, engaged in electronic warfare against Islamic State, has declared ‘total war’ on the terror group following the deadly attacks in France, while pledging to hunt down every single supporter of the jihadist group online.
J'accuse Obama
Historically, the President of the United States wears the title “leader of the free world.” Obama, in his presidency, has relinquished that role almost gleefully. As a result, the world is a far more dangerous place. Obama is the personification of leftist progressive ideology totally out of step with harsh reality. It is a faulted policy of denial, of cover up.
Historically, the President of the United States wears the title “leader of the free world.” Obama, in his presidency, has relinquished that role almost gleefully. As a result, the world is a far more dangerous place. Obama is the personification of leftist progressive ideology totally out of step with harsh reality. It is a faulted policy of denial, of cover up.
Islamic State threatens attack on Washington, other countries
"We say to the states that take part in the crusader campaign that, by God, you will have a day God willing, like France's and by God, as we struck France in the center of its abode in Paris, then we swear that we will strike America at its center in Washington,"
"We say to the states that take part in the crusader campaign that, by God, you will have a day God willing, like France's and by God, as we struck France in the center of its abode in Paris, then we swear that we will strike America at its center in Washington,"
ISIS Capital Bombed Heavily in Retaliation for Paris
Al-Raqqah, a city in Syria on the north bank of the Euphrates River, about 100 miles east of Aleppo, which has become the de facto capital of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, is being pounded heavily by the French Air Force in retaliation for Friday’s bombing attacks in Paris. Initial, unconfirmed reports from Arab social media sources count at least 30 consecutive airstrikes.
Alabama, Michigan reject Syrian migrantsAl-Raqqah, a city in Syria on the north bank of the Euphrates River, about 100 miles east of Aleppo, which has become the de facto capital of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, is being pounded heavily by the French Air Force in retaliation for Friday’s bombing attacks in Paris. Initial, unconfirmed reports from Arab social media sources count at least 30 consecutive airstrikes.
Two US states say they will block or suspend a program to resettle Syrian migrants within their borders, citing major security concerns after Friday's wave of Islamic State (ISIS) terror attacks in Paris that left at least 129 murdered.
Belgium and France Declare War on ISIS
The mastermind behind the gruesome killings of at least 132 people is Abdelhamid Abaaoud, 26, who is in Syria. He also is suspected of being behind plots to attack a high-speed train and a Paris church. The French and Belgian reaction to what has been described here as “France’s 9/11” is fierce and is leaving President Barack Obama on the defense against Republican critics who are afraid that lack of a more vigorous offense is leaving the United States next in line.
CO-ROTATING INTERACTION REGION
NOAA forecasters estimate a 35% chance of polar geomagnetic storms on Nov. 18th when a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. CIRs are transition zones between fast- and slow-moving solar wind streams.
NOAA forecasters estimate a 35% chance of polar geomagnetic storms on Nov. 18th when a co-rotating interaction region (CIR) is expected to hit Earth's magnetic field. CIRs are transition zones between fast- and slow-moving solar wind streams.
France police raid homes, vow it's 'just the beginning'
Police raided homes of suspected Islamist militants across France overnight following the Paris attacks, and a source close to the investigation said a Belgian national in Syria was suspected of orchestrating Friday's mayhem.
Police raided homes of suspected Islamist militants across France overnight following the Paris attacks, and a source close to the investigation said a Belgian national in Syria was suspected of orchestrating Friday's mayhem.
Netanyahu Says Radical Islam Spurred Paris Attacks: ‘The Time Has Come for the World to Wake Up’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that it was time for the “world to wake up” and come together to fight terrorism which he asserted is fueled by “radical Islam.” “In Israel, as in France, terrorism is terrorism and standing behind it is radical Islam and its desire to destroy its victims. The time has come for the world to wake up and unite in order to defeat terrorism,” Netanyahu said...he also described the attacks as “vicious.”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that it was time for the “world to wake up” and come together to fight terrorism which he asserted is fueled by “radical Islam.” “In Israel, as in France, terrorism is terrorism and standing behind it is radical Islam and its desire to destroy its victims. The time has come for the world to wake up and unite in order to defeat terrorism,” Netanyahu said...he also described the attacks as “vicious.”
Japan relapses into recession in July-September, a blow to "Abenomics"
Japan slipped into its fourth technical recession in five years between July and September...policies have struggled to drag the economy out of chronic stagnation. Official data on Monday showed the world's third-largest economy shrank an annual 0.8 percent in July-September after a 0.7 percent contraction in the prior quarter, putting it firmly into recession - two consecutive quarters of declines.
Japan slipped into its fourth technical recession in five years between July and September...policies have struggled to drag the economy out of chronic stagnation. Official data on Monday showed the world's third-largest economy shrank an annual 0.8 percent in July-September after a 0.7 percent contraction in the prior quarter, putting it firmly into recession - two consecutive quarters of declines.
China welcomes IMF backing to make yuan world reserve currency
China on Saturday welcomed backing from IMF experts that the yuan should be included in its reserve currencies, saying the move would strengthen the world's financial system. Now the world's second-largest economy, China asked last year for the yuan to be added to the elite basket of SDR currencies, but until recently it was considered too tightly controlled to qualify.
China on Saturday welcomed backing from IMF experts that the yuan should be included in its reserve currencies, saying the move would strengthen the world's financial system. Now the world's second-largest economy, China asked last year for the yuan to be added to the elite basket of SDR currencies, but until recently it was considered too tightly controlled to qualify.
Paris attacks: Terror funding to be cut off, says Cameron
World leaders have agreed "important steps" to cut off funding for terror groups, David Cameron has said. Speaking at the G20 summit in Turkey, the PM said Friday's attacks in Paris "underlined the threat we all face". He earlier met Russia's President Vladimir Putin to discuss tackling the Islamic State group and the Syrian war.
World leaders have agreed "important steps" to cut off funding for terror groups, David Cameron has said. Speaking at the G20 summit in Turkey, the PM said Friday's attacks in Paris "underlined the threat we all face". He earlier met Russia's President Vladimir Putin to discuss tackling the Islamic State group and the Syrian war.
UN's Ban Ki-moon to visit North Korea
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will visit North Korea this week, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap. Yonhap cited a senior UN source for its claim, which the UN has declined to comment on. If it goes ahead, it will be the first visit by a UN chief to the country in more than two decades.
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will visit North Korea this week, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap. Yonhap cited a senior UN source for its claim, which the UN has declined to comment on. If it goes ahead, it will be the first visit by a UN chief to the country in more than two decades.
Clinton’s debate performance leaves trail of fodder for political adversaries
It was not a tricky question, but Hillary Rodham Clinton found a way to make it so. Toward the end of the latest Democratic presidential debate over the weekend, she was asked about the rash of campus protests and whether she would encourage more of them. Clinton, who had plenty of stories of her work with activists, decided to go with biography. “I come from the ’60s, a long time ago,” she told moderator John Dickerson. “There was a lot of activism on campus.”
It was not a tricky question, but Hillary Rodham Clinton found a way to make it so. Toward the end of the latest Democratic presidential debate over the weekend, she was asked about the rash of campus protests and whether she would encourage more of them. Clinton, who had plenty of stories of her work with activists, decided to go with biography. “I come from the ’60s, a long time ago,” she told moderator John Dickerson. “There was a lot of activism on campus.”
There is No “Radical Islam” and There is Also No “Moderate Islam”
Permit me to raise some doubts concerning the psychological mindset that claims the existence of two types of Islam. In order to do this, let us clarify an important point: Islam is a text-based framework of ideas and behaviors, covering religion, culture, strictures, politics, law and economics. It is an all-embracing way of life. There are no two Islams, no moderate one and no radical one, there is just one Qu’ran that includes everything: verses on Jihad and all out war against unbelievers ...
Permit me to raise some doubts concerning the psychological mindset that claims the existence of two types of Islam. In order to do this, let us clarify an important point: Islam is a text-based framework of ideas and behaviors, covering religion, culture, strictures, politics, law and economics. It is an all-embracing way of life. There are no two Islams, no moderate one and no radical one, there is just one Qu’ran that includes everything: verses on Jihad and all out war against unbelievers ...
G20 summit: Russia Syria action 'raising refugee numbers'
Russian military action in Syria is increasing the number of refugees trying to reach Europe, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Speaking at a G20 summit in Turkey, Mr Tusk said Russia should focus more on Islamic State (IS) militants and not against "moderate Syrian opposition".
Russian military action in Syria is increasing the number of refugees trying to reach Europe, European Council President Donald Tusk has said. Speaking at a G20 summit in Turkey, Mr Tusk said Russia should focus more on Islamic State (IS) militants and not against "moderate Syrian opposition".
France launches air strikes in Syria; Paris investigation widens
French warplanes pounded Islamic State positions in Syria on Sunday as police in Europe widened their investigations into coordinated attacks in Paris that killed more than 130 people.
French warplanes pounded Islamic State positions in Syria on Sunday as police in Europe widened their investigations into coordinated attacks in Paris that killed more than 130 people.
Obama Readies Biggest Reach of Presidential Power Yet
With only 14 months left in office, President Obama is set to issue an executive order in what could be the most aggressive use of his authority to date: unilaterally closing the federal detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
With only 14 months left in office, President Obama is set to issue an executive order in what could be the most aggressive use of his authority to date: unilaterally closing the federal detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Caribbean Sea earthquake: Strong quake between Honduras and the Cayman Islands
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has struck the Caribbean Sea between Honduras and the Cayman Islands, seismologists say. No tsunami watches or warnings have been issued.
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 has struck the Caribbean Sea between Honduras and the Cayman Islands, seismologists say. No tsunami watches or warnings have been issued.