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All is not lost: How foreign media reacted to Isro losing contact with Chandrayaan-2 lander
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Privatization and the Weather
Like many Trumpian flaps, the recent Alabama hurricane flap du jour directed our attention to things we probably should have already been paying attention to-- in this case, the drive to privatize the US Weather Service. Barry Myers was the top lawyer for Accuweather, the weather service founded by his brother Joel. This article from Bloomberg Businessweek chronicles the thirty or so years that Myers spent fighting with the National Weather Service. He had a variety of complaints, not the least of which was that while Accuweather was charging clients to get weather reports, NWS was ... more »
Braying Donkeys of Climate Alarm; Sound and Fury Signifying Nothing
Guest Post by Just Beau The future of climate alarmism as a political movement is problematic. Even once warm fads grow tired in time, their allure cooling. The goal of replacing industrial emissions of C02 via reliance on solar and wind technologies is implausible. After three decades, alarmism seems ever harder to sell, outside the […]
Russia And Ukraine Conduct Prisoner Exchange
*Daily Mail*:* Emotional scenes as prisoners freed by Russia and Ukraine are reunited with their families in the nations' capitals in historic exchange that could spark major thaw in relations between Moscow and Kiev* * Planes landed at Vnukovo airport in Moscow and at Kiev's Boryspil airport today in a landmark prisoner swap * Each plane carried 35 prisoners, including 24 Ukrainian sailors and a journalist as relatives greeted them * Notable filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was freed and met his family after being convicted of plotting terrorist acts * Exchange could be step towards improv... more »
Serious bushfire conditions to continue for days as more than 50 fires burn
Just In - 7 hours ago
Queensland is facing its worst bushfire threat in recorded history, with tough conditions set to continue for at least one more day.
New laws prevent Australians watching live-streamed murders and terror attacks
The eSafety Commissioner says her office has received 413 reports of "horrific" content since the legislation came into effect in April, with 93 per cent of the content taken down being child sexual abuse material.
Lawrence Waterman just got a job at 72 — and is saving his company thousands to boot
More people over 65 are looking for work than ever before but many are not finding jobs, despite their valuable experience.
New Australian 'smartphone' series sends Twitter into a meltdown with too-real car crash
Just In - 7 hours ago
Meet the team behind the viral success of Content: the first comedy show set entirely on a smartphone.
Suburban Sydney NRL clubs fight for survival on and off the field
The Wests Tigers and Cronulla do-or-die encounter before an emotion-charged suburban crowd was, in a sense, the right game at the wrong time for an NRL hierarchy intent on "rationalising" Sydney clubs, writes Richard Hinds.
'President Trump, please liberate Hong Kong': Protesters march to US consulate
Just In - 7 hours ago
Thousands march to the US consulate pleading for Donald Trump's help but the peaceful demonstrations turn violent when protesters vandalise subway stations, set fires and block traffic.
Tassal pipeline leaves east coast council high and dry
A dam project in a Tasmanian municipality has blown the local council's budget, with residents saying the salmon farming giant which is set to benefit most from the dam should pay for its completion.
When this ABC broadcaster was told she had 16 months to live, she screwed up her bucket list
What would you do if you were told you had 16 months to live? That was the harsh reality for Jill Emberson when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. With the survival rate of the disease half that of the breast cancer survival rate, she's using her last moments to make a change.
Alex Braes went to emergency four times before dying after infected toenail
So shocking is the case of 18-year-old Alex Braes, it's prompted a group of clinicians who worked at the regional hospital where he was treated to blow the whistle on what they believe are systemic failures.
India locates lunar lander lost on final approach to Moon
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The lander module from India's Moon mission is located on the lunar surface, a day after contact was lost, the head of the country's space agency says.
Sunday Talks: Rep Doug Collins -vs- Maria Bartiromo on House Impeachment Plans…
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler has announced his intent to proceed with a formal impeachment investigation of President Trump. Ranking member of the committee, Doug Collins, appears on Fox News to discuss the Nadler plan. Additionally, Rep Collins discusses … Continue reading →
President Trump Tweets Hilarious Media Video Meme….
It is a metaphor often used to say President Trump’s tweets and media messages are akin to watching a cat chase a red dot controlled by POTUS…. Apparently President Trump also thought it was funny: pic.twitter.com/QeUbwdsWfr — Donald J. Trump … Continue reading →
Sunday Talks: White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro -vs- Maria Bartiromo on China…
White House Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy Peter Navarro appears on Fox News to discuss the current status of the U.S-China trade discussions and the USMCA. Ms. Bartiromo points out how U.S. multinationals are holding back further investment in … Continue reading →
Odds-makers Contradict Polls, Pick Warren to Face Trump in 2020
[image: odds-makers-contradict-polls-pick-warren-to-face-trump-in-2020] Investors are betting real money on Warren, not Biden, to face Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
Iceland Confronts VP Mike Pence With LGBT “Rainbow” Protest
[image: iceland-confronts-vp-mike-pence-with-lgbt-rainbow-protest] Iceland used Vice President Mike Pence’s recent visit to protest his opposition to same-sex marriage and gay rights.
Mark Sanford Says He Doesn't Want To Be A Human Piñata, But...
About 3 weeks ago, former South Carolina governor and congressman announced he would probably be announcing a primary challenge to Trump. A practiced liar and career-long phony-- kind of a southern, more genteel version of Trump-- Sanford made a concerted attempt to sound authentic and accessible in his campaign video: "You can track me down at 843-737-1888..." I called and spoke with his secretary for 10 minutes. She said she's have him call me back. It's been 3 weeks; still waiting. This morning he officially announced he's running on Fox News (video below). His campaign the... more »
"Adaptable Deck Launchers":The Best Counter to China's Missile Strategy?
*James Holmes* *Security, * A nightmare for U.S. adversaries. *Such “gray-zone” tactics, that is, compel outmatched opponents to choose between surrendering vital aims and taking the first shot, seeing themselves branded the bullies for doing so, and facing massive retaliation when China’s world-class navy steams over the horizon. Gray-zone tactics perform an insidious alchemy—making the victim into the aggressor and the aggressor into the victim.* Over at *The Drive*, the redoubtable Tyler Rogoway relates the feel-good story of the summer, an instant classic: the defense firm B... more »
Open Your History Book: What the Napoleonic Wars Can Teach You
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, Europe* [image: By François Bouchot - [1], Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3686916] Five timeless lessons. *Invading Russia is unlikely to go well because of the country’s huge strategic depth; armies can simply retreat east into Siberia and fight a war of attrition while winter defeats the invaders. * This year marks the bicentennial of the end of the Napoleonic Wars, after Napoleon, one of history’s greatest generals and tacticians (but only an okay grand strategist) was defeated at Waterloo on June 18, 1815, mar... more »
The US and Turkish Safe Zone Agreement That Never Existed, Still Doesn't.
* As mentioned back on the 7th of August:* *There is NO Agreement on a US/Turkish “safe zone” in Syria** despite the perception managing media claims.* * Reiterated on the 17th of August **Turkey & U.S. Disagree On Safe Zone- Because There is NO Agreement.* * What??? They disagree. Why, I thought there was an agreement in place??? Peace Corridor and other gibberish. That's what the 5/6 eyes media was reporting. Alt and msm.* *We're starting the second week of September. Today. And still no agreement. * Erdogan says Turkey, US* at odds* over Syria safe zone. *Turkish President Ta... more »
Man Streams Chase Before Minnesota Police Fatally Shoot Him
Police near Minneapolis shot and killed a driver following a chase after he apparently emerged from his car holding a knife and refused their commands to drop it.
Murphy on Henderson and Carbon Taxes
There are several problems here. First, even if we agreed that government (as opposed to private) payments for tree-planting made sense, it doesn’t at all follow that the revenue should come from a carbon tax. In general, raising a dollar of revenue from a tax on carbon content hurts the economy more than raising […] The post Murphy on Henderson and Carbon Taxes appeared first on Econlib.
Seriously Illinois — You Guys elected these people to make this law?
UnBelievable Liberal Governor Passes INSANE Public School Law American Patriot August 12, 2019 llinois ‘ governor recently signed a bill, stating that public schools in the state are now required to teach LGBT history. The new law will require schools to incorporate as part of the American history curriculum “a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.” Governor of Illinois, J.B. Pritzker (D) signed the House Bill 246 into law, which will require schools to incorporate LGBT history into courses on American history. The legislation requ... more »
Ranking Tenure Candidates? No Thanks
Sunday mornings are for tenure reviews. Huh? I am reading stuff to evaluate a scholar for whether he/she is worthy of tenure. This is a standard part of the tenure process–to have outside scholars read a bunch of a candidate’s work and then indicate whether they have made a significant contribution and whether they are […]
The Russian Air Force Is Using Syria As A Battle Lab
Wikipedia *Michael Peck, National Interest:* *Welcome to Syria, the Russian Air Force’s Battle Lab* Russian pilots have learned to perform high-altitude bombing runs over Syria, fire air-launched cruise missiles, conduct low-level helicopter attacks, and effectively support the ground troops. Welcome to Syria, the Russian Air Force’s battle lab. Russia has been able to gain valuable combat experience in Syria, according to Anatoly Tsyganok, a retired Russian colonel and military commentator writing in the Russian defense publication Independent. Russian pilots have learned to per... more »
Amazing woman gives up everything to save hundreds of abandoned pups
Sebahat Hanifeoglu, a resident of Kastamonu, Turkey, has given up everything to help the homeless pups in her city. Her journey started when she first saw the hundreds of homeless pups roaming the streets. Some of them showed signs of abuse, and almost all of them showed signs of starvation. You see, in Kastamonu, Turkey, it isn’t unusual for “dog owners” to abandon their pups in the dumps and mountain areas. And now that people know of Sebahat’s kindhearted actions, they’ve started leaving pups there on purpose. It was a no-brainer: Sebahat knew she couldn’t just leave the pups. ... more »
Australia bounces back from Headingley heartache to retain Ashes
Australia retains the Ashes on English soil after taking an unassailable 2-1 series lead at Old Trafford, winning the fourth Test by 185 runs on a tense fifth day.
Sunday Talks – Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -vs- Chris Wallace…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo appears on Fox News for an interview with swamp gatekeeper Chris Wallace. Geopolitical topics include the cancelled Taliban negotiations; the ongoing nuclear ambitions of Iran; and Pompeo’s political career.
Protesters Attack Police at Sha Tin Station, After Day of Protests in Hong Kong
South China Morning Post Published on Sep 8, 2019 A dozen protesters cornered and attacked police at Sha Tin MTR station in Hong Kong’s New Territories on the evening of September 7, in the worst incident of violence as anti-government demonstrations entered their 14th consecutive weekend. Read our full report: http://sc.mp/xq38o end
California Pediatrician Appeals to Governor Newsom to do the Right Thing and Preserve the Doctor Patient Relationship
Dear Honorable Governor Newsom, I am a California-licensed, board-certified, Stanford-, NYU, & UCSF-trained pediatrician. I am not anti-vax. I administer vaccines in my pediatric practice. I believe that vaccines can be effective at reducing the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases for MOST children. I believe that vaccines are safe for MOST children. But not for all… I am not a “hysterical anti-vaxxer.” I am not the mother of a vaccine-injured child. I am not an unethical doctor selling “fake” medical exemptions. I am not a bureaucrat or a politician. I am a pediatrician in the tr... more »
STF Overturns Decision Authorizing Censorship of Comic Book Showing Gay Kiss
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a decision rendered this Sunday afternoon, September 8th, Presiding Justice Dias Toffoli of the Federal Supreme Court (STF), overturned the measure that authorized the Rio de Janeiro municipal government to censor works at the Rio Book Biennial. In his decision, Toffoli states that the "democratic regime believes in an […] The post STF Overturns Decision Authorizing Censorship of Comic Book Showing Gay Kiss appeared first on The Rio Times.
Marcie Frost ‘s Poor Job as CalPERS CEO – Failure to Assume Control and Responsibility While Maneuvering to Increase Her Pay
One of the excuses made by defenders of CalPERS CEO Marcie Frost’s misrepresentations during and after her hiring echoes the one made for now-departed Chief Financial Officer Charles Asubonten: that she is doing a good job. We will show that that claim is false. Frost has not only presided over a series of mishaps and […]
Russia Deploys Hundreds Of Soldiers For A Final Assault On The Syrian Rebel Stronghold Of Idlib
mil.ru *Moscow Times/Bloomberg:* *Putin's ‘Chef’ Preps Soldiers for Final Assault on Syrian Rebels* Russia’s military is incorporating mercenaries hired by a wealthy ally of President Vladimir Putin into its planned offensive to help Syria’s army retake the last major stronghold held by jihadist rebels, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter. Hundreds of freelance fighters who answer to Yevgeny Prigozhin, the businessman known as “Putin’s chef” for his Kremlin catering contracts, are amassing near the northwestern Syrian city of Idlib for a full-scale assault th... more »
Take the (Night) Train Redux
My recent trip on the night train from High Point, North Carolina, to NYC.
Puffins starve as Danes grab UK sand eels
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler Remember how many times we have been told that climate change was wiping out the poor puffins? The Sunday Times reveals the real story: Puffins and other seabirds are unable to feed their young after Danish vessels stripped British waters of sand eels worth up to […]
India's Chandrayaan 2 Mission: A Triumph for Mankind
Space Manhattan Town Hall, 9/7/2019 Video of Manhattan Town Hall, 9/7/2019 Dennis Speed and Megan Beets develop the incredible potential lying before mankind if international cooperation accelerates to make breakthroughs in space exploration, as opposed to the utter destruction if a 'Green New Deal' is adopted.
Afghanistan again in the news – as Pres. Trump cancels meeting
The NYT in their article, “Trump Says He’s Called Off Negotiations With Taliban After Afghanistan Bombing,” handed out a backhanded compliment when they implied this would have been a major accomplishment if it had occurred. “The president’s announcement was startling for multiple reasons. A surprise summit at Camp David with leaders of an insurgent group that has killed thousands of Americans since the October 2001 invasion of Afghanistan would have been a sensational diplomatic gambit, on par with Mr. Trump’s meetings with the once-reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un.” Thou... more »
“My Word As A Biden”
When a leftie scumbag like Stephen Colbert holds the feet of another leftie scumbag over the coals, it means there is trouble in Scumbagland. Crazy Unca’ Joe Biden was questioned Wednesday on CBS’ “The Late Show” about a number of recent slips of the tongue he’s made on the campaign trail. Amazingly, even sleazy Colbert wouldn’t let him slide on the lies he has told, asking Slow Joe point blank “Are you going nuts?” Poor Joe. His failing memory seems to forget that those ‘cages’ were built and funded in FY 2015, under his and The Annointed One’s direction. But Hey…that’s … Continue ... more »
Your History Book Needs Help: The Battle of Kursk Did Not End Nazi Germany
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: https://i.imgur.com/SP6JWrZ.jpg] Yup, you heard that right. *Germany had a choice: wait to be hammered by another offensive from the Russian steamroller, or take the initiative by launching its own offensive.* The title of Martin Caidin's 1974 history of *the Battle of Kursk* is still evocative, with its imagery of Nazi Germany's vaunted Tiger tanks in flames. Tigers burning brightly are just one legend of the epic July 1943 battle between Germany and Russia. There are many more: The Greatest Tank Battle in History, the Turning Point of Wo... more »
China's Belt and Road Global Infrastructure Plans Are Dooming the Planet
*Sagatom Saha* *Security, World* Four words: coal-fired power plants. *Despite repeated claims of “green development,” President Xi tacitly admitted BRI’s first phase has been an environment failure. After the second Belt and Road Forum, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a list of deliverables that include many efforts to make BRI greener. The United States can independently verify and communicate widely whether China is making progress toward these goals. Unless the United States challenges Chinese claims and competes with Chinese development projects, Beijing wi... more »
Germany vs. America: Who Makes the Better AR-15 Rifle?
*Charlie Gao* *Technology, * Take a look and decide. *But while Germany may produce its own AR-15s, the hotbed of innovation for the rifle is still the United States. Products such as RadianWeapons ’s ADAC lower receiver are known among European sport shooters for being fast and innovative, and Germany has yet to produce similar refinements on their own.* Mention a German take on an AR-15, and most people will imagine the HK416. However, many other German manufacturers have made their own take on the AR platform, from simple clones made by Oberland Arms to Haenel, which makes ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 8
1922 Gertrude Bell wrote that while King Feisal was beloved he was also weak and that was because he was Oriental Was in relation to Feisal’s demand for Iraqi independence which Bell believed was due to Feisal’s nationalist advisers that she saw as troublemakers (Musings On Iraq book review of *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq book review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) 1933 King Faisal I died of heart attack in Europe 1969 Bakr govt executed opponents in centra... more »
The Business of Social Enterprise
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
MANILA, Sep 08 (IPS) - Organisations supporting people affected by Hansen's disease (leprosy) have social rather than capitalist aims, but they need to take a business-minded approach to their work if they wish to be sustainable, experts at a global conference in Manila, Philippines said. Read the full story, “The Business of Social Enterprise”, on globalissues.org →
Iranian Oil Tanker Pursued By the U.S. Has Unloaded Its Oil At A Syrian Port
*Reuters:* *Iranian tanker reaches destination, oil sold: ministry tells TV* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman on Sunday said an Iranian oil tanker at the center of a dispute between Tehran and Western powers had reached its destination and sold its oil, state television reported. “The tanker has gone to its destination, the oil has been sold,” spokesman Abbas Mousavi told the television station without disclosing whether the crude oil had been delivered. The tanker Adrian Darya 1, which went dark off Syria last week, has been photographed by satellite off the S... more »
CNET: Verizon launches 5G in NFL stadiums across the US
We are saddened to learn that thirteen NFL stadiums across the country plan to go live with Verizon’s new 5G network by the start of the 2019-20 football season, which began on September 5. The service will be centered in the seated areas, but may also be accessible in and around the stadiums. Verizon plans […] The post CNET: Verizon launches 5G in NFL stadiums across the US appeared first on Health Nut News.
After the Week from Hell
Writing about Boris Johnson's record-breaking run of five defeats last Wednesday, it was nigh on impossible to believe his week could possibly get worse. Let's take this opportunity to pick over the ruin and humiliation, then. In addition to the defeats, which included the general election he's desperate to have, he lost one MP to the LibDems before sacking 21 of his fellow Tories, saw his filibuster of the Benn Bill fall apart in the Lords, had his cabinet papers released to the courts, the departure of his own brother because he couldn't stand what was happening, the resgination o... more »
A nice thing about our country
Our country is weary of having a person in a leadership position who is seemingly in the eye of every storm. He seems to be the lone constant in personal, political, company, country and media attacks. Even his supporters lament … Continue reading →
Ex-SC Gov. Mark Sanford to Challenge Trump in Primary
Mark Sanford, the former South Carolina governor and congressman, has decided to launch a longshot Republican challenge to President Donald Trump.
AGW – An open fraud reaching for total power
“Poorly argued nonsense meant to justify dictatorship.” – James Wood _______________ AGW – An open fraud reaching for total power James Wood There is NO climate emergency. This is not a scientific question. The whole CO2, climate argument is a political scam of many decades duration to establish a global tyranny in the name of ... Read moreAGW – An open fraud reaching for total power The post AGW – An open fraud reaching for total power appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Federal Prosecutor Urges Supreme Court to ban Seizure of Books at the Rio Biennale
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Prosecutor General, Raquel Dodge, urged the Federal Supreme Court (STF), this Sunday morning, September 8th, to suspend Saturday's court decision allowing the seizure of works in the Rio de Janeiro Book Biennale. LGBT-themed works are targeted by Marcelo Crivella, Rio's . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Federal Prosecutor Urges Supreme Court to ban Seizure of Books at the Rio Biennale appeared first on The Rio Times.
BRAD PARSCALE BUTTERS UP TRUMP KIDS BECAUSE HE WANTS WORK AFTER 2020
Baghdad Brad Parscale -- the guy who predicts that President Trump can more than quadruple his 2016 support among black voters next year, and also claims that the president can win New Mexico because "Latinos support this president" -- is making another implausible prediction about the GOP beyond 2020: President Donald Trump’s campaign manager predicted Saturday that the president and his family will become “a dynasty that will last for decades,” transforming the Republican Party while hewing to conservative values. [He was s]peaking to a convention of Republican Party delegates in... more »
Climate Models Are Non-scientific Junk
Originally posted on Sierra Foothill Commentary: Propagation of Error and the Reliability of Global Air Temperature Projections Patrick Frank SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, Stanford University, Menlo Park, CA, United States The reliability of general circulation climate model (GCM) global air…
Five years of sanctions, Russian economy continues to grow (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 300. The post Five years of sanctions, Russian economy continues to grow (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Iran Slams The EU As Nuclear Deal Unravels
The Iranian flag flutters in front the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna, Austria July 10, 2019. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner *Reuters*: *Iran's nuclear chief: EU has failed to fulfill 2015 deal commitments* DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran’s nuclear chief said on Sunday the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal have failed to fulfill their commitments under the pact, a day after Tehran announced further breaches of limits on its nuclear activity set by the accord. The deal curbed Iran’s disputed nuclear program in exchange for relief from sanctions, but has unra... more »
Ungerrymandering The States-- One By One
The governor of New Jersey is Phil Murphy, a Democrat. Both Houses of the state legislature are controlled by Democrats, the Senate 26-14 and the Assembly 54-26. There's just one New Jersey congressional district that elected a Republican in 2018. It would be easy as pie for New Jersey Democrats to gerrymander the map to make Chris Smith's 4th CD go from an R+8 district to a much more winnable R+1 or 2 or even an even district that a Democratic candidate could easily win. And that is exactly what they were planning on doing-- until Eric Holder shamed them into not doing it (acco... more »
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. - Derrick O'Keefe highlights how Canada's election would look if coverage focused on the issues which feature strong public support, rather than the two painfully unappealing perceived front-runners who ignore them: (T)he Ipsos poll results released Thursday...show an enormous potential for class-based demands aimed at reducing economic inequality in Canada. A whopping 67 per cent of respondents agreed with the statement “Canada’s economy is rigged to advantage the rich and powerful,” while only 10 per cent disagreed. Relatedly, polling done e... more »
Iraq’s Hashd announces formation of Air Force
The Iraqi Hashd, Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), said it is now forming its own ‘Air Force’ in order to respond to hostile air strikes. The group’s deputy chief, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandes, said he had ordered to establish the air force directorate for the Hashd; naming Salah Mahdi Hantoush as its caretaker. This comes a few […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army attacks jihadist forces in western Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a rare attack on the jihadist positions in the western countryside of the Aleppo Governoate this afternoon. According to a military report from the Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Army fired several artillery shells and missiles towards the militant positions in the Anadan Plan region. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish military sabotages historic church in Syria’s Afrin
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (5:15 P.M.) – The Turkish military and its proxies currently controlling the northern Syrian city of Afrin continue to inflict huge damage upon historic and archeological sites in the city. Recently, a group of Turkish soldiers along with its backed Syrian militants have destroyed Saint Maron church located in Brad village of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Northeast Aleppo: Fuel tanks enter Syrian government area from SDF territories
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (4:30 P.M.) – Scores of fuel tanks have entered areas controlled by the Syrian government in northeast Aleppo following agreement with the predominantly-Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces, a monitor group reported. The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) released a video showing a convoy of fuel tanks crossing toward areas controlled by the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Northern Syria: Turkey, US begin joint patrol | Video
DAMASCUS, SYRIA (3:45 P.M.) – Troops from the Turkish and US military launched today its first joint patrol in northern Syria as per a previous agreement to implement a ‘safe zone’. The patrol, supported by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), consisted of 6 Turkish armored vehicles and a U.S. military convoy. The troops were spotted roaming […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
“60 Minutes” Australia Reports Contaminated Air May Be Sickening and Killing Pilots and Passengers
By B.N. Frank Friendly skies? A recent 60 Minutes Australia segment reports how you and your loved ones may not want to board a plane... more »
Hong Kong Protesters Appeal To President Trump To 'Liberate' The City
*CNN: **Hong Kong protesters march to US Consulate to call for help from Trump* Protests calling on US President Donald Trump to intervene in the ongoing Hong Kong political standoff escalated rapidly Sunday, with marchers setting fire to a barricade outside a subway station entrance in the city's business district. Earlier in the day, tens of thousands of protesters waving US flags marched on Hong Kong's US Consulate to call for help from the Trump administration in ending a three-month confrontation with the government. The march began in the Chater Garden public park in Centra... more »
SUNDAY SCREENING: ‘The China Hustle’ (2017)
*SUNDAY SCREENING* | It was all going swimmingly well, until someone blew the whistle and threatened to bring down one of the biggest house of cards ever.
Leftists in US are gonna hate these facts about Germany and (Gasp) Guns
Oh My Guess who has been secretly stocking up on personal weapons purchases! Germans are seeking gun licenses to protect themselves, but their options for self-defense are very limited. Citizens applying for a “small weapons license” find that they don’t have much to work with. Unlike Americans who have a right to bear arms and purchase firearms for self-defense, Germans are subject to among the strictest gun-control laws in Europe. The German system of gun control is among the most stringent in Europe. It restricts the acquisition, possession, and carrying of firearms to those wit... more »
The Unrest Continues In France
A street medic and protesters use fire extinguishers on a burning French municipal police car at a rally by the "Yellow Vests" in Montpellier, France, on September 7, 2019. Pascal GUYOT / AFP *France24*: *Fiery clashes in new round of French Yellow Vest protests * Anti-government protesters turned out in several French cities Saturday, hoping to inject fresh momentum into weekly demonstrations calling for social justice and the ouster of President Emmanuel Macron. The so-called "yellow vest" movement had tapered off over the summer, but its leaders are hoping to galvanise support ... more »
Al-Qaeda’s Continuing Challenge to the United States
Photo Credit: AFP/Getty Images via MEI *Editor’s Note: To the surprise of many observers, the al-Qaeda core under Ayman al-Zawahiri has not launched a major terrorist attack in the West for years, and the rise of the Islamic State seemed to signal the group’s further decline. Asfandyar Mir of Stanford argues that this lack of focus is a mistake. He contends that al-Qaeda remains resilient and that the group continues to pose a major terrorism threat. * *Daniel Byman* *** Al-Qaeda has diminished in policy and public debates. U.S. policymakers have shifted their attention to coun... more »
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