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Bloomberg's Ugly Trump-Like Sexism Makes Him Absolutely Unfit To Be The Democratic Nominee
Bloomberg is running in 3 super-Tuesday states so far: Alabama Arkansas and Tennessee but his campaign always says he hasn't decided if he's running for president or not yet. Sounds crazy to me but... he's also spending $100,000,000 on digital ads in battleground states the way you or I might spent $100. Michael Scherer and John Wagner, writing for the *Washington Post*, reported that the first ads popped up yesterday in Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona and that "the outlay far exceeds what any other Democrat already in the race has spent on advertising." The *New Yor... more »
Part Of An Iron Dome Tamir Interceptor Fell Intact In The Gaza Strip.
Part of an Iron Dome Tamir interceptor fell in the #Gaza Strip. pic.twitter.com/6Xj30m1JMW — Joe Truzman (@Jtruzmah) November 14, 2019 *Warzone/The Drive*: *Intact Seeker Section From An Iron Dome Tamir Interceptor Fell Into Gaza* *Losing these sensitive components could represent a huge technological loss.* Just hours after we posted a story about a report that an Israeli Stunner surface-to-air missile used in the David's Sling medium-range air defense system fell into Syrian territory and was transferred by the Assad regime to Russia, images have appeared on social media showi... more »
The Science is Settled! And Pluto is a Planet.... Again.
Oh how I laughed at a Facebook post on Ginger Taylor's page yesterday. Back in August, NASA Chief Jim Bridenstein declared that Pluto is a planet indeed, despite its intergalactic demotion in 2005. My quip response was: Poor Pluto... it's... more »
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*SUVs in the gun again: Soaring demand for SUVs is cancelling out the "benefits" of electric cars* The increasing demand for sports utility vehicles is eliminating the emissions savings made by those who have switched to electric cars, the global energy watchdog has warned. There has been a sixfold increase in SUVs since 2010, from 35 million to 200 million, and they now account for 40 per cent of new car sales, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). It said that nearly all manufacturers had increased advertising of the cars because they tended to provide higher profi... more »
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*UK: Tribunal awards gay primary school teacher, 42, nearly £700,000 after he was wrongly sacked for threesome with two 17-year-olds he met on dating app Grindr* *Homosexual activity is no longer illegal* A gay primary school head, 42, who was wrongly sacked after he hooked up with two 17-year-old boys he met on Grindr has been awarded nearly £700,000 by a tribunal. Matthew Aplin, 42, had a threesome with the two teens at his home in August 2015 after meeting them on Grindr - the gay dating app aimed at adults aged 17 and above. Mr Aplin, who was a teacher for 19 years, had bee... more »
The IPCC contradicts the Climate Emergency
. There is simply no basis for declaring an emergency in these IPCC numbers. The post The IPCC contradicts the Climate Emergency appeared first on CFACT.
Spotify Tests Real-time Display of Song Lyrics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Along with the release of iOS 13, Apple Music has added a function displaying the lyrics of the song being played, all in real-time. By the looks of it, Spotify does not intend to fall behind in this matter: in partnership with Musixmatch, the service started to test a similar […] The post Spotify Tests Real-time Display of Song Lyrics appeared first on The Rio Times.
China Makes US$100 Billion in Funds Available to Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - China has placed at the disposal of Jair Bolsonaro's government more than US$100 billion (R$400 billion) from at least five state funds for a new round of investments in Brazil. In the meetings held between the countries this week in Brasília, Beijing also signaled an extension of credit through its […] The post China Makes US$100 Billion in Funds Available to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Urban Installation Exhibitions Will Occupy Prominent Rio Squares This Afternoon
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 'Interferências3' ("Interferences3") exhibition, organized by the digital culture center Oi Kabum!Lab, considered the meeting and resistance point of Rio's popular youth, promises to take over the city of Rio de Janeiro today, November 16th, with a set of urban installations and public performances by more than 70 artists from […] The post Urban Installation Exhibitions Will Occupy Prominent Rio Squares This Afternoon appeared first on The Rio Times.
More Than 200 People Lost Their Sight in Chile’s Protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's main medical association announced on Thursday, November 14th, that at least 230 people lost their sight, partially or completely, due to air rifle shots fired by state security officers during protests in the South American country. Out of these 230 people, at least 50 will need prosthetic . . . […] The post More Than 200 People Lost Their Sight in Chile’s Protests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Public Schools Suffer from Poor Quality English Teaching
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The use of English as a social practice - that applied to basic communication needs, such as introducing oneself, ordering products from a store or keeping a short conversation - is not yet the main focus of foreign language teaching in the public network, according to research released by the […] The post Brazilian Public Schools Suffer from Poor Quality English Teaching appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pope Compares Politicians’ Hate Speeches to Hitler’s, Embraces “Ecological Sin”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pope Francis compared politicians who engage in hate speech against Jews, Gypsies, and LGBT people to Adolf Hitler. "I confess that when I hear certain statements from law enforcement or government officials, Hitler's statements in 1934 and 1936 come to my mind," he told lawyers in the Vatican on Friday, […] The post Pope Compares Politicians’ Hate Speeches to Hitler’s, Embraces “Ecological Sin” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who's the fairest of them all?
If you're interested, here are the results of the other surveys by Mark Lees : Just looked at the last 50 tweets & retweets on *Beth Rigby*'s Twitter Timeline. Of the last 50 tweets or rt's, 18 included overtly critical messaging of a political party. Of those 18: 15 were critical of the Tories. 2 were critical of Labour. 1 was critical of the Lib Dems. As a % of criticism towards a particular party: 83% criticism of the Tories. 11% criticism of Labour. 6% criticism of the Lib Dems. 0% criticism of the SNP. 0% criticism of the Greens. 0% criticism of the BXP Source: Beth Rigby's Twi... more »
Introducing Lewis Goodall
A chap called Mark Lees has been doing the sort of thing I used to do, but doing it against all the UK's broadcasters (from Kay Burley to Laura Kuenssberg, from Robert Peston to Krishnan Guru-Murthy). He began with Sky's Lewis Goodall: Just looked at the last 50 tweets or retweets on the timeline of Sky News journalist Lewis Goodall's Twitter feed. Of the 50 tweets 23 overtly criticise a political party. Of those 23: 19 criticise the Tories 3 criticise the BXP 1 criticise the Lib Dems 0 criticise Labour etc In percentages: 83% criticism against Conservatives. 13% criticism against... more »
A change?
It's not too long ago that any conflict between Israel and the terrorists of Gaza would have received heavy coverage on BBC One's main news bulletins, with BBC reporters rushing to the scene. Except for overnight, when BBC One broadcasts the rolling news channel, this past week's BBC One news bulletins have totally ignored the latest goings-on there. I don't know whether this is a good or a bad thing, but they used to have an obsession with the story - and that wasn't good. Maybe the war in Syria has finally put things into perspective for them? Even the BBC News Channel hasn't dev... more »
Not another one!
Pun-inspiring Labour candidate for South Cambridge Dan Greef got the Guido Fawkes treatment yesterday after Mr Staines & Co. did some archaeological digging on Twitter and found the usual 'offensive' anti-Israel tweets which almost inevitably appear to litter Corbyn Era Labour feeds these days. Now, I think his May 2010 tweet about voting for the BNP was obviously meant as a joke and some of his tweets referencing Israel and UK parliamentary 'Friends of Israel' groups are ambiguous, and the standout one saying 'Had a great day at a concentration camp' lacks enough context to make it... more »
Far too important
So (h/t Guest Who) the *Today* programme turned to Catherine Mayer, the co-founder of the rather niche Women's Equality Party, this morning for her take on the BBC's Prince Andrew scoop. (Very BBC). But she turned them down, and she's now kicking herself for having done so. However, she's subsequently perked up and convinced herself that she was right after all: I salute Emily Maitlis for securing the interview without, as I understand it, the palace exercising editorial control. I can't say I look forward to watching tonight but I will certainly watch tonight. And if there are bro... more »
Pilot seriously injured as light plane crashes into South Australian vineyard
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A 49-year-old pilot is taken to hospital with multiple injuries after a light plane crash at Renmark North in South Australia's Riverland.
Stribog SP9A1: The Best Pistol Caliber Carbine on the Planet?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: Stribog] Many think so. So we decided to take a look. As pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) see a resurgence in popularity, an odd Slovakian carbine has become the darling of many in the gun media. Complete with a healthy dose of Slavic branding and a lot of design cues taken from the much more expensive B&T APC9, the Stribog SP9A1 is considered by some to be one of the best PCCs in its price range. But how does it compare to other designs on the market? From just across the border, the Czech Scorpion EVO 3 is the current market leader and a... more »
The F-22 and F-35 Have No Equal in the Sky. But Getting Them In the Air Was a Disaster.
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The “New Century Series” proposal offers a dramatic organizational and technological solution to the problem of modern fighter acquisition. However, politics may offer the biggest obstacle. The “New Century Series” proposal offers a dramatic organizational and technological solution to the problem of modern fighter acquisition. However, politics may offer the biggest obstacle. People want a new vision of fighter procurement because of the disasters associated with the F-22 and the F-35. Neither process generated a bad plane; ... more »
Why I Resigned in Protest When a Conservative Professor Was Punished
*Paul Levy* *Politics, * A challenge to campus orthodoxy leads to a firestorm. In 2018, I resigned as a trustee of the University of Pennsylvania and an overseer of its law school to protest the shameful treatment of law professor Amy Wax. Her sin, in the eyes of her detractors, was to question the wisdom of racial preference policies that brought to the law school, in her estimation, black students who did not rise to the top half of the class. Her challenge to campus orthodoxy led to a firestorm. Making a mockery of academic freedom, Penn Law’s dean, Ted Ruger, refused to ... more »
These Are The Top 10 Best 10mm Pistols in 2019
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* We have the list. *Key point: *It all comes down to needs and preferences. Many gun aficionados have heralded the 9mm handgun as the ideal self-defense firearm, but despite its popularity, the “nine milli” is not the only worthy choice available. On the contrary, the 10mm is making a big comeback and it’s got just as many excellent attributes as its counterpart. First developed in 1983 thanks, in part, to the concerted efforts of the FBI and the Smith & Wesson gun company. The 10mm is a rimless large pistol with a maximum pressure of 33,000... more »
If Israel And Iran Go To War, Would Israel Launch a Nuclear War?
*Robert Farley* *Security, * The Middle East would never be the same. *Key point:* Israel has considered preemptive attacks before. Israel’s nuclear arsenal is the worst-kept secret in international relations. Since the 1970s, Israel has maintained a nuclear deterrent in order to maintain a favorable balance of power with its neighbors. Apart from some worrying moments during the Yom Kippur War, the Israeli government has never seriously considered using those weapons. The most obvious scenario for Israel to use nuclear weapons would be in response to a foreign nuclear attack. I... more »
Ruger's Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum Is Both Popular And Powerful
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Here is why. *Key point: *A single-action revolver that combines the reliability and simplicity of a revolver with the energy of the famous magnum cartridge. In the world of large caliber handguns, the most popular and powerful caliber by far is .44 Remington Magnum. Also known as .44 Magnum, it requires a stout, equally powerful pistol or even carbine to shoot it. One gun up to the task is the Ruger Super Blackhawk, a single action revolver that combines the reliability and simplicity of a revolver with the energy of the famous magnum cartridge. Th... more »
Author Of “Keep The Oil” Mission Already Distances Himself From Its Foreseeable Failure
The neo-conservatives who have duped President Trump into the "steal the oil" scheme in Syria are already distancing themselves from the plan. They know that it will end in failure.
Bolivia News Links 16 November 2019
16 November 2019 • 11:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Evo Morales Overthrown, But Bolivian Socialism Will Be Victorious! Evo Morales: Victim of the Longing for Lithium and yes, the Chinese American Trade War Bolivia’s New … Continue reading Bolivia News Links 16 November 2019
Bolivia’s New Puppet Regime Wastes No Time Aligning With US Foreign Policy
The Washington-recognized interim government which just ascended to power via US-backed military coup in Bolivia is already shifting the nation's foreign policy into alignment with the US-centralized empire, severing important ties with two governments which have resisted absorption into the imperial blob.
Coups-for-Green-Energy added to Wars-For-Oil
US extraditio
Julian Assange’s judge and her husband’s links to the British military establishment exposed by WikiLeaks
The husband of Lady Emma Arbuthnot, the Westminster chief magistrate overseeing WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US, has financial links to the British military establishment, including institutions and individuals exposed by WikiLeaks.
Information Clearing House Headlines 15 November 2019
15 November 2019 — Information Clearing House Israel’s relentless violence on Gaza met by global silence By The Gray Zone Anti-indigenous race-hatred has gripped the country since Evo’s October 20 re-election. – Continue ====== In case you missed it Palestinians Have a Legal Right to Armed Struggle By Stanley L Cohen Palestinians have a right to resist … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 15 November 2019
New Science Scandal: ‘Fatally Flawed Hurricane Paper Should Be Retracted’
By Paul Homewood Roger Pielke Jr has now weighed in on the flawed Grinsted hurricane paper: Earlier this week a paper published by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) by a team of authors led by Aslak Grinsted, a scientist who studies ice sheets at the University of Copenhagen, […]
Do We Actually Grow from Adversity?
Americans in particular like to reframe hardship as an opportunity to grow....but how valid is that notion?
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From Jenna Orkin Prosecutors Just Rested Their Case Over Roger Stone’s Lies: “Truth Matters”Here Are The Payments To Hunter Biden, Leaked From Ukraine *We're unfamiliar with this site and post with all due reservations.* Facebook's Head of News Founded Anti-Warren Website Bolivia: Inmenso Cabildo abierto de El Alto contra el golpe de estado COMUNA DE EL ALTOTrump hikes price tag for US forces in Korea almost 400% as Seoul questions alliance 5G Cell Towers Disguised as Trees Tsunami Alert After Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Off Indonesian Coast South Korea Slaughters 380,000 Pigs ... more »
Massive takedown of USA Healthcare Racket
This is a huge story. The need has been blindingly obvious for decades. Every businessman knew that the whole racket was out of control and that means out of control of the patients and the doctors in particular. What is now happening is forced transparency that likely includes ample provisions to prevent any gaming whatsoever. This will also not be the final configuration but the collapse of the monopoly pricing system will have all the crooks running back to the government looking for protection. Every competent businessman knew this, but until now the crooks could simpl... more »
God Save the Queen. The US Destruction of the British Empire
This aspect of British history is not talked about and you have to figure it out for yourself. British ruin began with its entry into WWI and was complete after WWII. The USA then used its intact industry to force a speedy dissolution of the British sterling bloc in particular and the actual empire itself. It was actually the best possible outcome from a global perspective. I can never forgive Winston Churchill for his key role in promoting the empire's entry into WWI. Yes it was mostly his fault as he provided the tipping pressure in cabinet. He redeemed himself later... more »
4 Reasons Why Socialism Is Becoming More Popular
[image: socialist.PNG] The hard solution is obvious. socialist indoctrinated youth are also largely unemployable. that is because they are very much in the bottom third at least of a bloated student cohort. The college bound sector is looking for professional and trade development. A huge portion of that sector has been diverted into faux humanities in particular at the expense of far more appropriate education. To start with, by definition they are not the smartest of the smart. All those went into STEM or if possible int an elite honors program that actually studies Language... more »
The Hollow Earth Science Is Real, Let's Go Through ALL The Evidence
The huge take home in this presentation is quite amazing. We discover that the missing xenon is locked up in combination with both iron and nickle to produce a terribly dense crystalline material the is also stable and extreme high temperatures. This is all new work during the past decade. With that it becomes plausible for the outer crust to form a cooling skim atop of our planetary core which is then left behind as the core then shrinks to form a separate heat source inside what is now a hollow earth. The separation is likely quick in terms of geological time and the outer ... more »
Non-Financial Private Debt Overhang: Post War German Debt Reforms as a Model for a Modern Debt Jubilee?
Private debt levels are even higher than in 2008 but super low interest rates make that look less worrisome than it arguably should be. T. Sabri Öncü ponders how to go about large scale debt relief.
Pre-paid Cell Phones in 17 Brazilian States Must be Re-registered by Monday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The measure is part of the National Telecommunications Agency's (ANATEL) project for the development of the national register of users of prepaid cellular telecommunications services. The requirement is applicable to residents of the states of Alagoas, Amazonas, Amapá, Bahia, Ceará, Espírito Santo, Maranhão, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte, Pará, Paraíba, […] The post Pre-paid Cell Phones in 17 Brazilian States Must be Re-registered by Monday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Morales Inelegible for Next Election, Says Bolivian Interim President
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Interim Bolivian President Jeanine Áñez said yesterday that former President Evo Morales will not be able to take part in the next elections, but that his party, the Movement for Socialism (MAS), is in a position to run. "Tell the MAS that they have every right to take part in […] The post Morales Inelegible for Next Election, Says Bolivian Interim President appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolivia Severs Relations With Maduro, Announces Departure of Cuban Doctors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new Bolivian Foreign Minister, Karen Longaric, announced on Friday, November 15th, the rupture of relations with the government of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela, the withdrawal from the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) and the departure of Cuban […] The post Bolivia Severs Relations With Maduro, Announces Departure of Cuban Doctors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Thirty Brazilian Colonial Cities Worth Visiting
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Built during the colonial period, some historic cities scattered throughout Brazil managed to preserve some of the features of that period, with countless well-preserved houses, small stone streets, huge churches with their interiors full of gilded decorations and other imposing monuments. This scenario gives us a sense of nostalgia and […] The post Thirty Brazilian Colonial Cities Worth Visiting appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why the Third Temple Could Be Built One Year From Today
Why the Third Temple Could Be Built One Year From Today by http://www.charismanews.com/ Dr. Irvin Baxter claims that the Third Temple can be built in Jerusalem “within 12 months” if the Israeli government got an immediate peace deal brokered. He made this claim during a recent episode of The Jim Bakker Show; the full clip …
Serene Saturday
Tomorrow's blogging (your Sunday Sermonette) is about corruption. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against a spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12) But today it's about walking in the Autumn in the Arizona highlands. Because almost any path is bathed in color as trees shed their leaves in preparation to receive snow, forecast for next Thursday. Soon the male deer and elk will be shedding their antlers and some of them will migrate to lower elevations - however man... more »
UK inaction emboldened Russia, ISC witnesses tell Bureau
Multiple witnesses to the Intelligence and Security Committee have discussed their evidence with the Bureau, raising fears about Russian interference in UK politics
Russia Wants Its Tu-22M3 Bombers To Control The Black Sea
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * And Ukraine is on notice. *Key point: *Russia's bomber reclassification is raising questions among arms control experts. The official reclassification of the Tu-22’s updated models from tactical bombers to heavy, nuclear-capable strategic bomber could lead to a new round of accusations concerning Russia’s potential non-compliance. In what is the latest sighting of Russia’s most prolific strategic bomber, the Russian Defense Ministry reported earlier this week that two Tu-22M3’s conducted a patrol mission over the Black Sea. According to their *press... more »
Perth breaks temperature records as WA sizzles
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Perth breaks two weather records after four days of searing temperatures across Western Australia.
Adelaide United's hot streak continues as Jets upset Western United
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Despite suffering an early scare, Adelaide United comfortably records its third win on the bounce by beating the Central Coast Mariners 3-1, while the Jets stun Western United in Geelong.
Hope To See You at Our Birmingham Meetup This Thursday, November 21
Please swing by our Birmingham meetup this Thursday!
25 Battleships, Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, And Aircraft That Made History
*James Holmes, Robert Farley* *Security, * An important list. *Key point: *These weapons of war were the best in their day. *(This is a series of 5 pieces combined for your reading pleasure that have ranked as some of our most popular ever.)* *5 Best Battleships:* Ranking the greatest battleships of all time is a tad easier than ranking naval battles. Both involve comparing apples with oranges. But at least taking the measure of individual men-of-war involves comparing one apple with one orange. That's a compact endeavor relative to sorting through history to discern how seesaw... more »
The Marines' Are Preparing To Fight Near Russia And China's Borders
*Roy Draa* *Security, * The Marine Corps, as a service, must be prepared to operate inside actively contested maritime and littoral spaces in support of fleet operations or wherever its role as the nation’s naval expeditionary force-in-readiness takes it. For almost two decades the United States Marine Corps has focused on a counterinsurgency fight through almost exclusively ground-based combat. While the Marine Corps has always met the demands of the nation, recent history has presented a challenge to its character as a naval service that requires a reinvigorated relationship w... more »
Could Legalizing Marijuana Help Reduce Vaping-Related Injuries?
*Jeffrey A. Singer* *Politics, * It's time to ask an important question. In what it hailed as a “breakthrough,” on November 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the results of its analysis of lung fluid samples from 29 different patients hospitalized for vaping related illness in 10 different states. All 29 samples were found to contain vitamin E acetate, the synthetic form of vitamin E. Vitamin E acetate is an oil, and is suitable for ingesting, but can cause severe lung damage if inhaled. Vitamin E acetate is commonly used as the vehicle for delivering T... more »
Be Afraid, Russia and China: The Air Force Is Working on Next-Gen Hypersonic Weapons
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Coming soon. (*Washington D.C.*) - The Air Force Research Laboratory is immersed in early work on a new-generation of hypersonic weapons designed to come after the currently emerging arsenal, expanding hypersonic mission options in new directions and introducing new air vehicle configurations. The Pentagon and military services have been massively fast-tracking hypersonic weapons development, given the far-reaching warfare implications associated with firing weapons able to travel at five-times the speed of sound; numerous programs have been underway, ... more »
On the Kiev of Destruction
From CBS News: Washington — The diplomatic official who allegedly overheard President Trump ask about the status of “investigations” soon after his July phone call with the Ukrainian president is expected to appear before House lawmakers for a closed-door hearing on … Continue reading →
Syria’s electronic warfare systems causing problems for Israeli air defenses: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – Syria’s electronic warfare systems are allegedly causing problems for Israel’s air defenses, the Russian aviation publication Avia.Pro reported on Saturday. “The unsuccessful defense against the Palestinian rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip by the Israeli Iron Dome missile defense systems received a logical explanation. As it turned out, from the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli Air Force carries out new strikes over Gaza
Israel has stated that it is carrying out new strikes against Gaza following the intercept by the IDF of several rockets fired from the enclave. “We are currently striking Hamas terror targets in Gaza”, the military tweeted. Tensions rose after the elimination of Baha Abu al-Ata, a top commander from the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
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