Quake shakes southern Iran, 15 injured
The quake with a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale affected four villages near the town of Lamerd, the reports said.
Does Presidential Assassination Program Exist?
"American citizens are targeted for killings far away from any battlefield, based exclusively on unchecked accusations by the executive branch that they're involved in terrorism." There are allegedly "dozens of Americans" on this hit list who "pose a threat" to the United States.
Muslim Beheads Wife, Claims Victim Status
The case stands as a classic example of the universal tendency on the part of Islamic supemacists and jihadists to blame everyone but themselves for what they have done.
Lieberman: Israel hopes to upgrade its relations with the EU ‘as soon as possible’
“there is a huge potential to further develop these relations.”
Hizbullah Deploys Thousands of Terrorists Near Border
Hizbullah has deployed 5,000 terrorist fighters near Israel’s northern border.
MK Danon on Temple Mount: Stop Anti-Jewish Discrimination
"It is unacceptable that Muslims can ascend the Mount 24 hours a day, while Jews' freedom of worship is limited,” he said, after touring the Mount with a police escort, and under the watchful eyes of Muslim Wakf
Iran and Saudi Arabia Closing in on Cooperation
Shiite Iran and Wahhabi Saudi Arabia, historically not on the best of terms, are making overtures towards each other. Iran’s Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that disagreements and differences between the two countries “merely serve the interests of the Zionist regime and enemies of the region and the Muslim world.”
'Call Them Racists'
The "Journolist" scandal has deepened with new revelations that participants in the now-defunct email list for ideologically approved journalists--no conservatives allowed--engaged in efforts to suppress news damaging to then-candidate Barack Obama. ...If the right forces us all to either defend Wright or tear him down, no matter what we choose, we lose the game they've put upon us. Instead, take one of them--Fred Barnes, Karl Rove, who cares--and call them racists.
China flooding kills 701, worst toll in a decade
More than 1,000 people have died or disappeared in severe flooding in China so far this year, and the heaviest rains are still to come, a senior official warned Wednesday. This year's floods, which have caused tens of billions of dollars in damage already, have exacted the highest death toll since 1998, when the highest water levels in five decades claimed 4,150 lives.
China surpasses US as world’s top energy consumer
China is now king of the world in energy consumption, surpassing the U.S. years ahead of forecasts in a milestone that left the Asian giant immediately rejecting its new crown. ...When the Paris-based International Energy Agency released its data on Tuesday, China branded it “unreliable.”
Elderly could still face 'death tax' to pay for care
The elderly could face a bill for tens of thousands of pounds to pay for their care in old age after the Coalition disclosed that a “death tax” was still a possibility. ...Under plans drawn up by the previous government, the elderly faced a fee of up to £20,000 — to be paid in advance or taken from their estate when they died — whether they ended up needing care or not.
New Laser Weapon Blasts Spy Drones Out of the Sky
A U.S. defense company wants to take drone wars to a new level with a laser weapon capable of shooting down unmanned aircraft. Raytheon today touted its new weapon, which brought down four drones over the Pacific Ocean during tests conducted with the U.S. Navy this spring.
I-Dosing: How teenagers are getting 'digitally high' from music they download from internet
They put on their headphones, drape a hood over their head and drift off into the world of ‘digital highs’. Videos posted on YouTube show a young girl freaking out and leaping up in fear, a teenager shaking violently and a young boy in extreme distress. This is the world of ‘i-Dosing’, the new craze sweeping the internet in which teenagers used so-called ‘digital drugs’ to change their brains in the same way as real-life narcotics.
Afghanistan withdrawal possible from 2011, says Cameron
The withdrawal of British troops from Afghanistan could start as early as next year, David Cameron has said. US president Barack Obama has talked about beginning the pull-out of American soldiers from July 2011. The prime minister told the BBC the same could be expected of UK forces "based on conditions on the ground".
Senate panel approves Obama Supreme Court pick Kagan
US President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee has won the approval of the US Senate judiciary committee. The nomination now moves to the full US Senate, which is expected to confirm her as the third woman justice on the US's highest court. The panel voted 13-6, with only one Republican supporting the nomination.
Barack Obama: UK relationship is 'truly special'
US President Barack Obama has called his country's relationship with the UK "truly special", following a meeting with Prime Minister David Cameron. The president said the world was "more secure and more prosperous" when the UK and US worked together. During their three-hour meeting, the leaders discussed Afghanistan, the Middle East, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and the economy.
US announces new sanctions against North Korea
The US will impose new sanctions on North Korea, following the crisis over the sinking of a South Korean warship. The move was announced by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a visit to South Korea. She said the measures would target Pyongyang's sale and purchase of arms and import of luxury goods, and would help prevent nuclear proliferation.
Report: No missile system to Iran
Israel reacted positively on Tuesday to Moscow’s announcement that it will not deliver S-300 surface-to-air missile defense systems to Iran. Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted a top military official as saying the United Nation’s latest Iran sanctions, which Moscow had backed, ruled out the delivery of missile systems.
'US commitment before direct talks'
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has told his Fatah movement he wants a more specific US commitment on the borders of a future Palestinian state before agreeing to direct talks with Israel. Abbas says he received assurances from US President Barack Obama, but that they weren't clear enough. He says he expects enormous pressure, but that he will not go "blindly" into negotiations.