Earthquakes rock New Zealand’s South Island
NEW Zealand’s South Island has been struck by three widely felt earthquakes and a series of aftershocks. The strongest, which hit late on Monday night, was a magnitude-five tremor, and was also felt in the lower North Island.
NEW Zealand’s South Island has been struck by three widely felt earthquakes and a series of aftershocks. The strongest, which hit late on Monday night, was a magnitude-five tremor, and was also felt in the lower North Island.
Earthquake Alert: Hihifo, Tonga Hit By M5.2 Earthquake
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.2 has been recorded near Hihifo, Tonga on 14 March 2016 15:39:29. The earthquake epicenter was located at precisely 111km E of Hihifo, Tonga and at a depth of approximately 10 km.
An earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 5.2 has been recorded near Hihifo, Tonga on 14 March 2016 15:39:29. The earthquake epicenter was located at precisely 111km E of Hihifo, Tonga and at a depth of approximately 10 km.
Boeing unveils game-changing autonomous submarine
When you hear the name "Boeing," chances are you think of aircraft. The fact is, however, the company has also been developing underwater vehicles since the 1960s. Its latest such creation, the Echo Voyager, is designed to operate autonomously for months at a time.
When you hear the name "Boeing," chances are you think of aircraft. The fact is, however, the company has also been developing underwater vehicles since the 1960s. Its latest such creation, the Echo Voyager, is designed to operate autonomously for months at a time.
0.4% of Syrian Refugees Admitted to U.S. Since ISIL Attacks in Paris Are Christian
Out of 776 Syrian refugees admitted into the United States since the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS/ISIL) carried out terrorist attacks in Paris last November, three are Christians – 0.4 percent of the total.
Out of 776 Syrian refugees admitted into the United States since the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS/ISIL) carried out terrorist attacks in Paris last November, three are Christians – 0.4 percent of the total.
Days After $500,000 US Contribution, U.N. Green Climate Fund Increases Staff by 150%
The U.N. Green Climate Fund’s governing board has approved a proposal to hike the number of permanent staff at the body’s secretariat by 150 percent by the end of next year – from the current 56 positions to 140.
The U.N. Green Climate Fund’s governing board has approved a proposal to hike the number of permanent staff at the body’s secretariat by 150 percent by the end of next year – from the current 56 positions to 140.
Teacher punished for complaints about lack of school discipline
“Since we now have no backup, no functional location to send kids who won’t quit gaming, setting up fights, selling drugs, whoring trains, or cyber bullying, we’re screwed, just design our own classroom rules,” Olson wrote.
“Since we now have no backup, no functional location to send kids who won’t quit gaming, setting up fights, selling drugs, whoring trains, or cyber bullying, we’re screwed, just design our own classroom rules,” Olson wrote.
Richard Dawkins: The state needs to ‘protect’ children from religion…and their parents
The government needs to protect children from the religious views of their own parents, according to popular atheist writer Richard Dawkins. His speaking partner went further, comparing parents instilling their religious views in their children could be compared to denying them medical treatment.
The government needs to protect children from the religious views of their own parents, according to popular atheist writer Richard Dawkins. His speaking partner went further, comparing parents instilling their religious views in their children could be compared to denying them medical treatment.
Analysis: US Sold Iraq Hellfire Missiles Found on Passenger Flight to Portland
On Saturday, bomb-sniffing dogs identified in two wooden coffins, shipped from Lebanon and bound for Portland, two guided, armor-piercing AGM-114 Hellfire missiles with explosive warheads. The missiles, designed to be fired from helicopters, were manufactured by Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrup Grumman, each weighs about 100 pounds and costs about $110,000.
On Saturday, bomb-sniffing dogs identified in two wooden coffins, shipped from Lebanon and bound for Portland, two guided, armor-piercing AGM-114 Hellfire missiles with explosive warheads. The missiles, designed to be fired from helicopters, were manufactured by Lockheed Martin, Boeing and Northrup Grumman, each weighs about 100 pounds and costs about $110,000.
US stages 15 strikes against ISIS in Iraq, Syria
The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State in Iraq and Syria with 15 strikes on Sunday, the coalition leading the operations said in a statement on its latest round of daily attacks on the militant group.
The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State in Iraq and Syria with 15 strikes on Sunday, the coalition leading the operations said in a statement on its latest round of daily attacks on the militant group.
Miami Muslim leader posts Holocaust denial, support for KKK
A local Muslim leader in Miami, Florida, has been exposed for posting virulently anti-Semitic material online, including Holocaust-denial and support for the KKK. Sofian Abdelaziz Zakkout, the Director of the Miami, Florida-based American Muslim Association of North America (AMANA), posted his rantings on his Facebook page, which were then picked up by Frontpage Magazine.
A local Muslim leader in Miami, Florida, has been exposed for posting virulently anti-Semitic material online, including Holocaust-denial and support for the KKK. Sofian Abdelaziz Zakkout, the Director of the Miami, Florida-based American Muslim Association of North America (AMANA), posted his rantings on his Facebook page, which were then picked up by Frontpage Magazine.
Boston Catholic Memorial parents blame Jews for starting slurs
The Boston Catholic Memorial high school, whose students chanted “You killed Jesus” during a playoff basketball game against largely-Jewish Newton North High School...
The Boston Catholic Memorial high school, whose students chanted “You killed Jesus” during a playoff basketball game against largely-Jewish Newton North High School...
Should peace efforts be based on Muhammad's Islam or Adnan Oktar's?
Fantasy Islam: A game in which an audience of non-Muslims wish with all their hearts that Islam was a “Religion of Peace,” and a Muslim strives to fulfill that wish by presenting a personal version of Islam that has little foundation in Islamic Doctrine.
Fantasy Islam: A game in which an audience of non-Muslims wish with all their hearts that Islam was a “Religion of Peace,” and a Muslim strives to fulfill that wish by presenting a personal version of Islam that has little foundation in Islamic Doctrine.
161 chemical weapons reportedly used during Syrian conflict
Since the start of the five-year conflict, chemical weapons have been used at least 161 times in Syria, according to the Syrian-American Medical Society (SAMS) report released Monday. According the report, 133 other chemical attacks were also reported in Syria during the period, however, they have not been fully substantiated.
Since the start of the five-year conflict, chemical weapons have been used at least 161 times in Syria, according to the Syrian-American Medical Society (SAMS) report released Monday. According the report, 133 other chemical attacks were also reported in Syria during the period, however, they have not been fully substantiated.
Election setback a 'wake-up call' for Merkel, media and politicians say
Critics of Chancellor Angela Merkel's liberal refugee policies called on her to change course after voters in three regional elections punished her conservatives and flocked to a new anti-immigration party that wants German borders closed.
Critics of Chancellor Angela Merkel's liberal refugee policies called on her to change course after voters in three regional elections punished her conservatives and flocked to a new anti-immigration party that wants German borders closed.
Maryland police officer slain in ambush, two suspects arrested
A gunman opened fire on a police station in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, killing one officer in what authorities called an unprovoked attack before the assailant and a second suspect were arrested.
A gunman opened fire on a police station in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, killing one officer in what authorities called an unprovoked attack before the assailant and a second suspect were arrested.
Earthquakes rock Alaska
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has rocked south-central Alaska and was felt in the state's largest city, Anchorage.
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake has rocked south-central Alaska and was felt in the state's largest city, Anchorage.
Minor natural earthquake hits North Korea
S.Korean officials stress that quake not man-made, happened further south of usual test site
S.Korean officials stress that quake not man-made, happened further south of usual test site
‘You Killed Jesus!’: Catholic Students Taunt Opponents with Anti-Jewish Chants
Catholic Memorial School and Newton North High School played a basketball game Friday nigh...but it seems the game was anything but sportsmanlike. ...Catholic Memorial...reportedly shouted anti-semitic epithets at their opponents. “You killed Jesus!” shouted about 50 to 75 Catholic Memorial students, according to the Boston Globe. “Sausage fest!” others were heard chanting.
Catholic Memorial School and Newton North High School played a basketball game Friday nigh...but it seems the game was anything but sportsmanlike. ...Catholic Memorial...reportedly shouted anti-semitic epithets at their opponents. “You killed Jesus!” shouted about 50 to 75 Catholic Memorial students, according to the Boston Globe. “Sausage fest!” others were heard chanting.
Mosquitoes' rapid spread poses threat beyond Zika
As the world focuses on Zika's rapid advance in the Americas, experts warn the virus that originated in Africa is just one of a growing number of continent-jumping diseases carried by mosquitoes threatening swathes of humanity. The battle against the insects on the streets of Brazil is the latest in an ancient war between humankind and the Culicidae, or mosquito, family which the pests frequently win.
As the world focuses on Zika's rapid advance in the Americas, experts warn the virus that originated in Africa is just one of a growing number of continent-jumping diseases carried by mosquitoes threatening swathes of humanity. The battle against the insects on the streets of Brazil is the latest in an ancient war between humankind and the Culicidae, or mosquito, family which the pests frequently win.
Brazil protesters call for President Rousseff to resign
Huge crowds have taken to the streets across Brazil calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign. Opponents blame Ms Rousseff for a severe recession and a corruption scandal also engulfing her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. She has said she has no intention of resigning but her opponents hope a large turnout on the streets will lead to her impeachment.
Huge crowds have taken to the streets across Brazil calling for President Dilma Rousseff to resign. Opponents blame Ms Rousseff for a severe recession and a corruption scandal also engulfing her predecessor, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. She has said she has no intention of resigning but her opponents hope a large turnout on the streets will lead to her impeachment.
Ankara bombing: Turkey strikes against Kurdish rebel PKK
Turkey has begun security operations against Kurdish rebels in the country's south-east and in Iraq. The moves come as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed a crackdown on terror after Sunday's attack in Ankara that killed at least 36 people. A suspected bomber, who also died in the blast, was a female member of the PKK, sources said.
Turkey has begun security operations against Kurdish rebels in the country's south-east and in Iraq. The moves come as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed a crackdown on terror after Sunday's attack in Ankara that killed at least 36 people. A suspected bomber, who also died in the blast, was a female member of the PKK, sources said.
Egyptian minister sacked for pledge to jail Prophet Muhammad
Egypt's Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zind has been sacked after boasting that he would jail Islam's Prophet Muhammad himself if the prophet broke the law. Mr Zind made the remark in a televised interview on Friday. He immediately said "God forgive me" and apologised the following day. He was sacked by the Prime Minister, Sherif Ismail.
Egypt's Justice Minister Ahmed al-Zind has been sacked after boasting that he would jail Islam's Prophet Muhammad himself if the prophet broke the law. Mr Zind made the remark in a televised interview on Friday. He immediately said "God forgive me" and apologised the following day. He was sacked by the Prime Minister, Sherif Ismail.
Ivory Coast: 16 dead in Grand Bassam beach resort attack
Militants have killed at least 16 people in a gun attack on a beach resort in southern Ivory Coast. The attackers fired on beach-goers in Grand Bassam, about 40km (25 miles) from the commercial capital Abidjan. The resort is popular with both locals and foreigners. Four of the dead were Westerners, including a French and a German national, officials say.
Militants have killed at least 16 people in a gun attack on a beach resort in southern Ivory Coast. The attackers fired on beach-goers in Grand Bassam, about 40km (25 miles) from the commercial capital Abidjan. The resort is popular with both locals and foreigners. Four of the dead were Westerners, including a French and a German national, officials say.
Fighting between ISIS, Al Qaeda in Yemen's Aden kills 22
Yemeni security officials say fighting between local affiliates of Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group has flared in the port city of Aden, killing 22 people at a time when government forces are battling both groups.
Yemeni security officials say fighting between local affiliates of Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group has flared in the port city of Aden, killing 22 people at a time when government forces are battling both groups.
Big protests across Brazil put more pressure on president
Mammoth demonstrations across Brazil are putting even more pressure on embattled President Dilma Rousseff as she heads into a tough week for her attempt to survive impeachment proceedings in Congress.
Mammoth demonstrations across Brazil are putting even more pressure on embattled President Dilma Rousseff as she heads into a tough week for her attempt to survive impeachment proceedings in Congress.
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German voters turned to the far right in droves yesterday in a damning verdict on Angela Merkel’s open door border policy. In regional elections she was humiliated by the anti-immigrant AfD – Alternative for Germany – party.
German voters turned to the far right in droves yesterday in a damning verdict on Angela Merkel’s open door border policy. In regional elections she was humiliated by the anti-immigrant AfD – Alternative for Germany – party.
Second car bomb in a month kills 34 in Turkish capital, Ankara
A car bomb tore through a crowded transport hub in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Sunday, killing at least 34 people and wounding 125 in the second such attack in the administrative heart of the city in under a month.
A car bomb tore through a crowded transport hub in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Sunday, killing at least 34 people and wounding 125 in the second such attack in the administrative heart of the city in under a month.