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A Terrorist Designation for Narcos - In the Works
In the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday, President Trump announced that he had been working on the designation of certain Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations for the past ninety days. President Trump told former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly in a radio interview broadcast Tuesday that Mexican cartels “will be designated” as terror groups because “we are losing 100,000 people a year to what is happening and what is coming through Mexico”. The Mexican government is not amused and stated (contrary to what Mexican President Lopez Obrador has continually asserted) that they ... more »
Johnston set to go to polls after Ken Vowles resigns
The surprise resignation of Ken Vowles is set to trigger a by-election for the seat of Johnston, and a former AFL player could be Labor's choice for the contest.
Scott Morrison has had a horror week but that's not the worst part
A difficult week in politics is replete with lessons for the Liberal Party, but the whole mess was entirely avoidable, writes Michelle Grattan.
We fact checked Christian Porter's claim on the CFMMEU. Here's what we found
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Minister for Industrial Relations, Christian Porter, says that the CFMMEU is the most unlawful organisation in the history of Australia's industrial laws. Is he correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
The ocean is dramatically reshaping Rottnest, forcing major changes to the holiday island
A short-term glamping eco-resort on WA's Rottnest Island could turn into a test case for future beachfront developments, as authorities weigh up moving holiday cottages endangered by coastal erosion.
Greens support controversial SA land tax after $10m worth of promises
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Extra money for public housing including maintenance and emergency accommodation worth $10 million wins Greens support for the South Australian Government's fifth revision of its contentious land tax changes bill.
Man high on hallucinogenic South American cactus jailed for vicious assault with a copper pot
The Australian Medical Association has warned that treating mental health conditions with alternative medicines is a "recipe for disaster" after a man suffered psychotic episodes while self-medicating on San Pedro cactus.
Quiz: Were you paying attention to the week's news (even when we couldn't bring it to you)?
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You don't have to be a child genius to score 10/10 on this week's quiz. But don't worry, if you freeze like a puppy in permafrost, we'll pardon you like a Thanksgiving turkey.
Baby girl dies days after her twin sister was found dead in Brisbane home
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A second baby girl dies days after she and her twin sister were found unresponsive at a home in Sunnybank Hills on Brisbane's south.
Donald Trump 'has very little understanding' how military works, sacked Navy secretary says
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The Navy secretary who was recently fired for his handling of a SEAL war crimes case launches an attack against President Donald Trump, accusing him of having "very little understanding" of how the military works.
The 'Yes, and' game — and other improv techniques that can help you at work
Theatre improvisation might seem like strange training for Google and Netflix staff, but it's actually a really useful skill in the workplace. Stanford expert Dan Klein explains how you can make it work for you.
Aussie shares hit fresh record high despite renewed US-China tensions
The Australian share market is expected to hits its highest level, beating yesterday's record high, despite a slightly pessimistic tone across foreign markets overnight.
'Proud Melbourne nerd' Sammy J replaces ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast hosts
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Comedian and performer Sammy J takes the helm of ABC Radio Melbourne's Breakfast show in 2020, declaring he will build on the work of outgoing hosts Jacinta Parsons and Sami Shah to make it "accessible, relevant and fun".
How growing pea-sized brains could help to solve big grey matters
Scientists in Queensland are growing mini-brains in the hope that their research could help to unlock treatments and cures for a range of conditions.
A footy, a swag and a banged-up car — check out the emojis of central Australia
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The freshly launched Indigemoji app is believed to be the first of its kind, turning Arrernte cultural symbols and language into emojis for smartphones.
An angry quoll is a safer quoll, study finds
A program trying to re-establish an eastern quoll population in the wild has found the angrier and more agitated the marsupial, the better its chance of survival.
The crucial role stinking, mozzie-infested marshes play in combating climate change
Saltmarsh environments are increasingly under threat from rising sea levels, but South Australian scientists are looking at ways to give the life-giving systems a chance at survival.
Australian teacher arrives home after three years in Taliban captivity
Australian teacher Timothy Weeks returns home, three years after he was kidnapped at gunpoint by Taliban militants in Afghanistan.
Pensioners try to rebuild their lives after bushfire destroys family home
The future is very uncertain for Petria and Greg Stack, who watched their Yeppoon home of 20 years go up in flames.
President Trump Makes Surprise Trip to Afghanistan Celebrating Thanksgiving With Troops…
President Donald Trump made a surprise trip to Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan to celebrate Thanksgiving with our troops. The trip took place under a shroud of secrecy, and very tight security arriving in a darkened airplane just after 8:30 … Continue reading →
Kel-Tec's PMR-30: All of Your Questions Answered
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Specifically, its ammo capacity. *Key point:* The PMR-30 is a kind of jack-of-all-trades weapon. The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a rarity among handguns on the market today: a pistol with a magazine holding more than seventeen rounds. The PMR-30 actually holds thirty rounds and does so with some clever engineering that reduces it to a lightweight package attractive to casual shooters, backcountry shooters, or people interested in a firearm for home defense. High-capacity handguns have traditionally been a difficult engineering proposition. The first, if not on... more »
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"Sometime In Your Life..."
"Sometime in your life, hope that you might see one starved man, the look on his face when the bread finally arrives. Hope that you might have baked it or bought or even kneaded it yourself. For that look on his face, for your meeting his eyes across a piece of bread, you might be willing to lose a lot, or suffer a lot, or die a little, even." ~ Daniel Berrigan
The Poet: Wendell Berry, “Do Not Be Ashamed”
*“Do Not Be Ashamed”* “You will be walking some night in the comfortable dark of your yard And suddenly a great light will shine round about you, and behind you will be a wall you never saw before. It will be clear to you suddenly that you were about to escape, and that you are guilty: you misread the complex instructions, you are not a member, you lost your card or never had one. And you will know that they have been there all along, their eyes on your letters and books, their hands in your pockets, their ears wired to your bed. Though you have done nothing shameful, they will want you t... more »
"The Greatest Clues..."
"Maybe it's all utterly meaningless. Maybe it's all unutterably meaningful. If you want to know which, pay attention to what it means to be truly human in a world that half the time we're in love with and half the time scares the hell out of us. Any fiction that helps us pay attention to that is religious fiction. The unexpected sound of your name on somebody's lips. The good dream. The strange coincidence. The moment that brings tears to your eyes. The person who brings life to your life. Even the smallest events hold the greatest clues." - Frederick Buechner
“Foundation: The Fall Of The American Galactic Empire”
*“Foundation: The Fall Of The American Galactic Empire”* by James Quinn “The fall of Empire, gentlemen, is a massive thing, however, and not easily fought. It is dictated by a rising bureaucracy, a receding initiative, a freezing of caste, a damming of curiosity - a hundred other factors. It has been going on, as I have said, for centuries, and it is too majestic and massive a movement to stop.” – Isaac Asimov, "Foundation" “Any fool can tell a crisis when it arrives. The real service to the state is to detect it in embryo.” – Isaac Asimov, "Foundation" "I read Isaac Asimov’s reno... more »
"In Our Age..."
"In the first ages they were wise men; in the middle age, madmen; in these latter ages, cunning men: in the earliest time they were honest; in the middle time, rogues; in these last times, fools: at first they dealt with nature; then with the Devil; and now not with the Devil, or with nature either: in the first ages the magicians were wiser than the people; in the second age, wickeder than the people; and in our age, the people are both wiser and wickeder than the magicians." - Daniel Defoe
Land is the Price: colonialism then…and now
Originally posted on International Socialists: Nothing to “celebrate” in Tuia 250 – Cook is a symbol of ongoing colonial violence By Josh O’Sullivan Throughout history capitalists has searched the world for profitable exploitation. To create a paradise for capital, lands were sought, claimed and the people that lived there forced off their communal property. Those…
The Antisemitic Card
Originally posted on Uprootedpalestinians's Blog: by Finian Cunningham 27.11.2019 It is a ludicrous situation when anyone criticizing Israeli state violations against Palestinians or neighbouring countries is then instantly discredited as being “antisemitic”. We see this in Britain and the United States all the time. Congresswomen like Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have been denounced for…
We’re All Guinea Pigs: The Hidden Experiments of Corporate Websites
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: What Makes You Click VPRO (2016) Film Review This is a documentary about the vast amount of A/B design testing* that websites subject us to without our knowledge. The psychological science behind “conversion optimization” (ie increasing the money we spend online) is becoming increasingly advanced. As “online persuaders”…
The Climate Con, by Dave Ball
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: Climate change is a con based on shoddy science to pave the way for global governance and strip people of their freedom. From Dave Ball at americanthinker.com: Beware Global Warming! Not because it will consume our planet in fire but rather because it is a Trojan horse concealing a…
5 Abortion Workers Quit, 738 Unborn Babies Saved during 40 Days for Life
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor | Five workers at abortion clinics quit their jobs and more than 700 unborn babies were saved as a result of this fall’s 40 Days for Life, the annual campaign that involves prayer, fasting and peaceful vigils outside abortion clinics. “It was the largest year in the…
The Problem of Wikipedia, by Paul Craig Roberts
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: Just because it’s in Wikipedia doesn’t mean it’s true. From Paul Craig Roberts at paulcraigroberts.org: Over the course of my life I have watched integrity shrivel up and die everywhere in the Western world. It is not like it was ever really abundant, but there was a goodly amount…
Forgotten History: Russia's Attack on Imperial Japan Changed Asia Forever
*Jeffrey Mankoff* *History, Europe* [image: Reuters] A lasting impact. *Key point:* Japan remains wary of Russia to this day. The Second World War was an unparalleled calamity for the Soviet Union. As many as 27 million Soviet soldiers and civilians died as a result of the conflict that started with the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and ended with the Japanese surrender in August 1945. Consumed by this existential struggle along its western border, the Soviet Union was a comparatively minor factor in the Pacific War until the very end. Yet Moscow’s timely intervent... more »
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: The China's J-11 Fighter Looks Awfully Familiar
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: Sukhoi Su-27 jet fighters of the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) aerobatic team perform during the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon in Zhukovsky outside Moscow, Russia, August 30, 2015. REUTERS/Maxim Zmeyev] Russia might not like this. *Key Point:* Russia won't be happy. The Shenyang J-11 is a Chinese copy of the excellent Russian Sukhoi Su-27 “Flanker” multirole fighter. In fact, it was at first an *authorized *copy—but Chinese ambitions to adapt it with locally produced technology transformed it into a reverse-enginee... more »
CDPQ, CPPIB and OTPP Sign Big Infrastructure Deals
CDPQ just put out as press release stating it will invest in Sydney Metro, Australia’s first driverless metro system: - Acquisition of a 24.9% equity stake in the extended Sydney Metro trains, systems, operations and maintenance public-private partnership (PPP) contract - Total transaction value of AUD 167 million (CAD 150 million) - Strategic partnership with local and international investors combining operational and financial expertise Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), a global institutional investor, announces today the acquisition of a 24.9% stak... more »
"Nation's Progressives Give Thanks That They Have So Much To Be Angry About This Year"
*"Nation's Progressives Give Thanks That They * *Have So Much To Be Angry About This Year"* by BabylonBee.com "In honor of Thanksgiving week, the nation's progressives have begun to give thanks that they have so much to be angry and offended about this year. "Thank you, unspecified deity who may or may not exist, for giving us so much stuff to be outraged about," said Staci Walder, 42, of Portland, as she prepared her vegan, kale-wrapped turkey. "I'm truly humbled that you've blessed me with the Trump presidency, the patriarchy, the laws of economics, and biological facts to rage ag... more »
For Mayor Sanders, Wielding Power Meant Mobilizing Disaffected People To Vote And Ejecting Entrenched Democrats
Paul Waters-Smith noted, over at *Current Affairs* that if we want to build popular power, we need an organizer-in-chief and urged his readers to take a chance with a Socialist and "back the one and only chance at a pro-labor presidency we’re likely to have for a generation. We’ve got an incredible chance and it would be criminally irresponsible not to take it. There are five core reasons why a Sanders presidency represents such an unprecedented opportunity: *1- The power of the “bully pulpit” is immense*, shaping the expectations and visions of what is possible for working peopl... more »
Let God act in your life
* Today* the breaking of vows by priests or the religious has become commonplace. They have felt justified, for they have found the established Church wanting. In the case where vows are made to human institutions or human beings, one can easily have a change of heart. But if the vow be made to the Universal God, one can change institutions [as a means of its implementation] without breaking that vow. One can take a vow to sponsor the education of the heart on a planetary scale and one can espouse that vow through every available avenue…. As Morya said, we have a right to test a... more »
Street check apology misses the point: Black people continue to be profiled and surveilled
On Friday, November 29, Halifax Police Chief Dan Kinsella will apologize to the African Nova Scotian community for street checks. The apology comes after the police initially rejected calls to apologize. The Halifax Board of Police Commissioners prepared a statement at their April 15th meeting asking both the RCMP and the Halifax Regional Police to […]
President Trump Makes Surprise Visit To Afghanistan. Says Taliban Talks Have Restarted
*Daily Mail:* *President Trump makes unannounced visit to U.S. troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving - the first time he has visited the country* * President Trump made surprise Thanksgiving Day trip to Afghanistan * It is his first visit to the country * He served Thanksgiving dinner to the troops and thanked them for their service * 'There is nowhere that I'd rather celebrate this Thanksgiving than right here with the toughest, strongest best and bravest warriors on the face of the Earth' * He joined them for a meal of turkey, mashed potatoes and cornbread * He also met with Afg... more »
U.S. Rejects Russian Proposal To Swap Detained Ex-Marine In A Spy Exchange
FILE PHOTO: Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was detained and accused of espionage, stands inside a defendants' cage during a court hearing on extending his pre-trial detention, in Moscow, Russia October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva *Reuters:* *U.S. rejects proposal for spy swap of ex-Marine held in Russia* MOSCOW (Reuters) - The United States rejected on Wednesday a suggestion it seek a prisoner swap involving a former U.S. Marine jailed in Russia for nearly a year over spying allegations, and called for his immediate release. Paul Whelan, who holds U.S., British, Canad... more »
China Furious, Hong Kong Celebrates after US Move on Bills
China reacted furiously to President Donald Trump's signing two bills aimed at supporting human rights in Hong Kong, summoning the U.S. ambassador to protest and warning the move would undermine cooperation with Washington.
Fire Continues at Texas Plant; 50K under Evacuation Order
More than 50,000 people in East Texas remained under a mandatory evacuation order as a fire continued to burn at a chemical plant, one day after two massive explosions there.
Thanksgiving - Myth vs. Truth
Happy Thanksgiving from Ron Paul and the Liberty Report. What are the myths about the first Thanksgiving and the early settlers to what became the United States? What are Ron and Daniel thankful for? Tune in to today's special edition of the Liberty Report:
There is no Deep State
I’ll eventually get around to discussing the Trump administration. Because this issue is so emotionally charged, however, it might be helpful to start with a less controversial analogy. At the end of 2018, the Fed announced that it was likely to boost interest rates several times during 2019. In fact, they cut rates on three […] The post There is no Deep State appeared first on Econlib.
Iraq Protests Escalate Once Again
Iranian Consulate in Najaf was burned by protesters (Al Mirbad) Iraq’s protests have escalated once again, this time across the south. Roads and oil fields are being blocked and buildings are being set ablaze once more. This is likely in response to the government’s inability to carry out any meaningful reforms. Demonstrators have started targeting the economy more systematically. In Babil’s Hillah, Basra city and othersections of the province, in Dhi Qar’s Nasiriyaand anther district, in Karbala city, and in Najaf city major roads, highways, and bridges have been blocked over the ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 28
1935 UK Foreign Office rejected King Faisal mediating Palestine dispute believing he had aspirations over territory 1947 Iraq’s Foreign Minister Jamail told UN that creation of Israel would lead to unrest in Middle East 1958 Shah criticized Iraq for refusing to settle navigation down Shatt al-Arab Pres Qasim responded by claiming all of waterway for Iraq 1980 Iran’s Op Morvarid continued into next day Iranian planes sunk 7 Iraqi boats Rest of day Iranian planes bombed Fao port destroying more Iraqi ships In total Iran lost 1 ship Iraq lost 2 oil terminals 100 dead 2 planes 13 shi... more »
"We still need a lot of progress... Progress itself is understudied... We believe that it deserves a dedicated field of study. We suggest inaugurating the discipline of 'Progress Studies'.” #QotD
*"We still need a lot of progress. We haven’t yet cured all diseases; we don’t yet know how to solve climate change; we’re still a very long way from enabling most of the world’s population to live as comfortably as the wealthiest people do today; we don’t yet understand how best to predict or mitigate all kinds of natural disasters; we aren’t yet able to travel as cheaply and quickly as we’d like; we could be far better than we are at educating young people. The list of opportunities for improvement is still extremely long...* * "Progress itself is understudied. By 'progress,'... more »
NSW Now: Appeal for witnesses after student found dead in Sydney Harbour, warning over Black Friday sale scams
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*MORNING BRIEFING: *NSW Police release CCTV footage after the body of a Chinese student is found in Sydney Harbour, while the ACCC warns shoppers to be wary of fake sites peddling "luxury" items.
Krofne donut stall owner left 'gobsmacked' after till stolen during setup
Staff at a donut stall that employs people with special needs have been left "absolutely devastated" after thieves stole their till, forcing them to close for the day and unable to sell $1,500 worth of stock.
Women are more in love with weddings, gay marriage data shows
New figures tracking gay marriage show female couples are significantly more likely to tie the knot than gay men and some experts say it may be because women are more in love with weddings and want to have children within the security of that union.
Check up now, pay later? Customers sold but investors divided
People are buying now and paying later for everything from dental work to clothing. Share prices in BNPL companies have surged but not all investors see the appeal.
Little Christmas cheer for school leavers looking for holiday work, with fewer positions and more competition
With retail experiencing the toughest conditions since the recession in the 1990s, opportunities for many school leavers looking for work over summer are looking bleak.
Jamie Lee Curtis leads star-studded Agatha Christie-inspired murder mystery
Daniel Craig, Chris Evans and Toni Collette star in this love letter to an old-fashioned genre and satire of contemporary American politics.
'It should have been a wedding, not a funeral': Jack Gerdes went to work at a coal mine and never came home
Jack Gerdes went to work one day and never came home, now his family are cautiously welcoming laws that could put mining bosses in jail for 20 years in cases where they've been negligent in a workplace death.
What it's like to work in an offshore call centre
Being sworn at, called a monkey, and diagnosed with clinical depression are just some of the realities of life as a call centre worker in the Philippines.
Mango trade falls as Hong Kong protests continue
Mango farmers say they're experiencing the fallout from Hong Kong's months of unrest amid reports fruit export volumes have decreased.
Prince Andrew initiative dropped by another Australian university
The University of Wollongong joins the list of institutions to dump a program founded by Prince Andrew amid the fallout from his BBC interview.
Stuck in traffic? Melbourne's got a new commuter option
There is no risk of traffic jams on Port Phillip Bay, so why doesn't Melbourne make better use of its waterways like Sydney and Brisbane? A new ferry service between Geelong and the CBD is offering commuters a slower yet more reliable journey to work, but experts warn it might not catch on.
Your best photos of the week
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Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.
When two women joined a construction team, something unexpected happened
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It was the first time I'd seen men talk like this and it explains exactly why we need Movember, writes Sian Gammie.
Murray-Darling Basin cop hits out as ministers seek police protection amid threats
Politicians call in the police and bureaucrats are told not to visit some Murray-Darling communities as the fear of violence amid the water debate reaches fever pitch.
Bo 'Nick' Zhao was in a Melbourne jail awaiting a fraud trial during the Chisholm preselection
A Melbourne man who claimed that a Chinese Communist Party operative approached him to run for the Liberal Party in the federal seat of Chisholm was in jail during the 2018 preselection process.
This winemaker is using 'sunscreen' to protect your wine from global warming
Jeff Burch is not going to let climate change get in the way of a good glass of Chardy — and in the process, he has had to get creative.
Wholesome home movies of a normal family life allegedly masked Bradley Edwards's dark secret
Intimate details of the home life of the man accused of the Claremont serial killings has been laid bare in WA's Supreme Court, painting a picture of a seemingly normal man with a steady stream of girlfriends.
AFL should consider raising draft age for the greater good of the game
The AFL will benefit in a number of ways from upping the age of its draftees, but competition from other sports for young athletes means this is unlikely to happen, writes Richard Hinds.
Scotland Yard will not reopen its investigation into Epstein sex-trafficking allegations
Scotland Yard says it will not reopen its investigation into sex-trafficking allegations made by Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Roberts Giuffre, after the Metropolitan Police Service reviewed the decision in August.
British military leaves Turkish border for Syria’s oil rich region: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:25 P.M.) – The British Armed Forces were seen departing a U.S. military base in the Al-Hasakah Governorate for nearby Deir Ezzor, journalist Mohammed Hassan reported on Thursday. A unit of #British forces leaves a US military base in #al_Hasakah to #Omar oil field in #Deir_Ezzour pic.twitter.com/N7JJ2DLNpY — MOHAMMED HASSAN (@MHJournalist) November 28, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army shoots down Turkish military drone in Qamishli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has reported that their forces shot down a Turkish military drone in northeastern Syria this evening. According to the army, the SAA forces in the Al-Qamishli District of Al-Hasakah made the decision to shoot down a Turkish military drone after it was spotted circling the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
IRGC commander warns Iran will ‘retaliate at any scale’ against enemy countries
Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) chief commander Hossein Salami has issued another warning to Iran’s ‘enemies’, vowing that the Islamic Republic would immediately retaliate against their possible unfriendly steps. “Enemies should be careful because the Iranian nation is great, strong and resistant; we tell America, England, Israel, and their allies that you would receive a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Germany to allegedly outlaw Hezbollah, add to terror list
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 P.M.)- Germany will formally outlaw Lebanon’s Hezbollah, joining the United Kingdom and the Netherlands as the most recent European nations to add the organization to the terrorist list. According to Der Spiegel, the move will be formally announced next week, as it has already been approved by the Foreign, Interior, and Justice […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iranian Navy to receive sophisticated drones: commander
Iran Navy’s commander says the force will soon be flying sophisticated unmanned aerial vehicles from its warships, saying the new gear will be even more versatile than the Navy’s current lineup of drones in terms of range and other technologies. “Today, the Navy’s warships are equipped with drones that have a range of 200 to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Chinese Navy showcases new vertical launch missile system
The Navy’s sole Type 051B destroyer has gained very powerful combat capability after the modernization, said Weihutang, a column on military affairs affiliated with China Central Television (CCTV) on Monday. The Shenzhen is now equipped with a vertical launch system, which consists of four sets of eight units, allowing it to host 32 ship-to-air missiles […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia slams Israel over last week’s attack on Damascus
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The Russian Ambassador to Israel, Anatoly Viktorov, told i24News on Wednesday that Israel’s attack on southern and western Damascus last week was a violation of international law and needs to be halted. “In our contacts with our Israeli colleagues,” he said, “we are trying to persuade them to get rid […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish FM calls France’s Macron a ‘state sponsor of terrorism over Syria
French president and Turkish foreign minister have been throwing verbal punches over Ankara’s military incursion into Syria that drove a wedge between NATO members. French President Emmanuel Macron warned Turkey on Thursday that it is alienating allies, and should not depend on support from the multinational alliance while also carrying out widely-condemned military operations against […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army expands presence along strategic highway in northeast Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has expanded their presence in northeastern Syria this week after establishing new points along the strategic Hasakah-Aleppo Highway. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian Arab Army has entered the villages of Tal Al-Laban and Umm Al-Khayr in the Tal Tamr District […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US accuses Russia of helping Syria conceal chemical weapons use
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The U.S. accused Russia on Thursday of helping Syria conceal the use of chemical weapons inside the country. According to the Reuters News Agency, the U.S. accused Russia of undermining the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the global agency attempting to identify if these […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Jihadist rebels position heavy weapons near Turkish base in Idlib: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:30 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels in the Idlib Governorate have begun positioning their heavy weapons near a Turkish military base in the Idlib Governorate. In photos captured by reconnaissance aircraft, the jihadist rebels can be seen establishing their positions next to the Turkish military base, which would provide them cover in case […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia’s 1st upgraded Tu-160 strategic missile bomber enters trials
Russia has assembled its first upgraded Tupolev Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber and started its trials, a source in the defense industry told reporters on Thursday. “On November 28, the first heavily upgraded Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber was transferred from the production workshops to the flight testing station of the Kazan Aviation Enterprise for factory ground […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Recycling creates more pollution than it is supposed to alleviate
Trouble is, people are being sidetracked by impossible monsters to slay (like ‘global climate change’). _______________ Recycling creates more pollution than it’s supposed to alleviate Baron Ash I lived in Germany in the early 90’s. A newspaper article at the time stated that the German govt had conducted a long, large, thorough study about the ... Read moreRecycling creates more pollution than it is supposed to alleviate The post Recycling creates more pollution than it is supposed to alleviate appeared first on Ice Age Now.
It’s cold in Yakutia even by Yakut standards
The temperature in Verkhoyansk on November 26 fell to -53.6°C, which is 13.1 degrees lower than the climatic norm. Other cities are not far behind, where the air temperature is -40 ..- 45°C. It’s cold in Yakutia even by Yakut standards. In the coming days, the cold will continue. Daytime temperature is -23 ..- 28°C, ... Read moreIt’s cold in Yakutia even by Yakut standards The post It’s cold in Yakutia even by Yakut standards appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Turkey – Heavy snowfall in Kars
Snowfall in Eastern Anatolia continues to affect life negatively. Starting in Kars in the afternoon and with increasing the severity, the snow soon blanketed the surrounding area in white, especially the higher terrain. Due to heavy snowfall, visibility on the Kars-Ardahan highway Mezra Village fell to 10 meters. Traffic teams warned drivers to be careful. ... Read moreTurkey – Heavy snowfall in Kars The post Turkey – Heavy snowfall in Kars appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Thankful...
*for so many things.* *A happy little doggie - not a glamour shot *Most of all I'm thankful for our wonderful emergency vet clinic just minutes from our home. Our Frankie doggie erupted in screams of pain about 11:00 pm last night. After many tests, xrays, and such, it was determined that he had a raging case of pancreatitis. He's been on IV fluids and pain meds during the night. I just delivered his home made food and if he keeps a little of it down we may be able to bring him home later today. I'm exhausted after getting home after 2 am, so I'm also thankful I did 99% of my c... more »
With Gratitude and Thanksgiving
We reflect this day upon how blessed we really are. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations.” —Psalm 100:4-5 Fellow Patriots, too often […]
Trump in Afghanistan for Surprise Thanksgiving Visit
President Donald Trump made a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.
What If America Nuked the Biggest Battleship Ever Built?
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* This atomic deathmatch would not be so straightforward. Imagine a squadron of U.S. battleships approaching a Japanese battle line. From the bridge of the USS Iowa, spotters can clearly make out the silhouettes of the battleships Yamato, Musashi, Nagato, and others. Yet the Japanese ships make no smoke, and appear to roll helplessly on the waves. A B-29 of the U.S. Army Air Force has dropped an atomic weapon in the vicinity of the Japanese fleet, disabling if not sinking many of its most powerful ships. Some thinking on how to use the atomic bomb a... more »
Kel-Tec's KSG-25 Bullpup: A High-Capacity Shotgun (As in 41 Rounds)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Ingrid and the Kel-Tec KSG. This is rapidly becoming everyone's favorite shotgun. 4 May 2013. Simonov/Flickr] But is it worth your time? *Key point:* The KSG-25’s design makes it by far the largest capacity shotgun on the civilian market. Shotguns are typically not what one would consider high capacity weapons. The Kel-Tec KSG-25 bullpup shotgun however flips conventional wisdom on its head, producing a shotgun that can store an astounding forty-one shots of ammunition internally. The KSG-25’s design makes it by far the largest capac... more »
The Top 5 Russian Aircraft That Threaten Europe
*Evan Gottesman* *Security, Europe* [image: https://pictures.reuters.com/archive/RUSSIA-VICTORYDAY-PARADE-REHEARSAL-RC18699AD2B0.html] The Russian military is nothing to shake a stick at. *Key Point:* Even though their airforce is not on par with the West's, doesn't mean Russia is weak. When it comes to air power, it’s no secret that the United States and the West have often held an edge over Russia. This dates at least as far back to World War II, when the United States and Britain were allied with Russia. While Russia supplied much of the manpower that ultimately defeated N... more »
Mexico: Poll Finds Public Confidence Highest In Navy, Army And President
The navy, the army and the presidency led the confidence survey. Ratings are a lot or some in blue, little or none in brown and don't know in black. *Mexico News Daily*:* Poll finds public confidence highest in navy, army and president, lowest in police* *Among international leaders, Vladimir Putin regarded favorably by most.* The navy, army and president command the greatest confidence among the Mexican public, according to a new poll. Published Wednesday by the newspaper El Financiero, the poll shows that the navy is No. 1 in the minds of Mexicans: 69% of respondents have a lot o... more »
Don’t stop at just being thankful…
While reminiscing of my experiences of holidays past, I can’t help but smile. Not a half smile, or smile of whimsy, but a full out ear to ear grin. By Sharon Anshaw On a holiday, we would get all cleaned up, dressed in our special holiday clothes and bundle into the family car. Off to … Continue reading Don’t stop at just being thankful…
Venezuela Continues To Pay Its Debts To Russia And China While Shipping Oil To Venezuela
FILE PHOTO: A man walks past a closed gas station of the state oil company PDVSA in San Cristobal, Venezuela, May 17, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Eduardo Ramirez *Miami Herald:* *Maduro sent $900 million in oil to Cuba, U.S. official said* Embattled leader Nicolás Maduro sent about $900 million in oil to Cuba this year despite the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, a U.S. top diplomat told reporters on Wednesday. The U.S. special envoy for Venezuela, Elliott Abrams, said that Maduro has the money to alleviate the shortages of food and medicine in that country but has preferred to pay deb... more »
Election 2019: Labour pledges inquiry into seven years of DWP benefit deaths
A Labour government would set up an independent inquiry into the deaths of disabled benefit claimants linked to the actions of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its private sector contractors, the party has told Disability News Service. The party’s […]
Election 2019: Tories ‘offer just five new disability policies’
The Conservative party appears to have announced just five new policy pledges – across its 62-page general election manifesto – that would specifically address the poverty, barriers and breaches of rights faced by disabled people. The party’s manifesto is silent on a […]
Election 2019: Lib Dems copied disability policies from 2017 manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have been unable to explain why several of their general election policies on disability were copied word-for-word from their 2017 manifesto. Last week, Disability News Service (DNS) reported that the party had refused to explain why it had omitted […]
Election 2019: Johnson backtracks on promised social care plan
Boris Johnson has refused to offer any long-term solution to the social care crisis in his party’s general election manifesto, despite insisting when he became prime minister that he had a “clear plan” for doing so. Instead, the party has offered only […]
Election 2019: Labour offers new rights and a UN convention pledge
Labour has guaranteed a string of new rights for disabled people if it wins power at next month’s general election, and it has reaffirmed the promise it made two years ago to incorporate the UN disability convention into UK law. The party’s […]
Election 2019: 100,000 people have lost Motability vehicles through Tory PIP reforms
More than 100,000 disabled people have lost their Motability vehicles after being reassessed as part of the Conservatives’ disability benefit reforms, Disability News Service (DNS) can reveal. The figures show the number of Motability customers who have had to return their vehicles […]
Election 2019: Miller ‘lies twice to voters’ on Tory DLA reforms
A former Tory minister for disabled people appears to have lied twice about the government’s disability living allowance reforms, in response to concerns raised by her Labour opponent in an election hustings event. Maria Miller was minister for disabled people between May […]
Election 2019: Labour pledges to ‘make independent living a reality’
Labour has pledged to make independent living a reality through a string of measures, including billions of pounds of extra funding for care and support packages, although it has stopped short of offering a free, England-wide, independent living service. The party has […]
Election 2019: Labour wins praise for ‘driver-only operation’ train ban
Labour has been praised by accessible transport campaigners for pledging to ban the practice of running train services without an on-board member of staff who can assist disabled passengers. The party promises in its manifesto – as part of its policy of […]
Election 2019: Brexit Party ignores disabled people in manifesto ‘contract’
The Brexit party has almost completely ignored disability issues in its election manifesto, with not a single mention of disabled people. The party’s general election offer to voters, which it insists is a “contract” rather than a manifesto, provides almost no detail […]
Assyrian Patriarchs Address Christian Persecution Conference in Hungary
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church of Antioch Ignatius Aphrem II. ( Syriac Patriarchate)Budapest (AINA) -- The Hungarian government hosted the 2nd International Conference on Christian Persecution in Budapest on November, 26-28, 2019, shedding light on the plight of Christians around the world (AINA 2019-11-26).
Iraqi Forces Kill Multiple Protesters After Iranian Consulate Destroyed
*ABC News Online: **Iraqi forces kill multiple rioters leaving more than 180 injured as new wave of protests erupts* Security forces have killed at least 22 protesters in Iraq as a new escalation of anti-government protests erupted in the southern city of Nasiriyah, hours after the torching of an Iranian consulate in the holy city of Najaf. Authorities opened fire and used tear gas cannisters to disperse protesters who gathered on two bridges in Nasiriyah on Thursday (local time), shooting dead at least 22 protesters and leaving more than 180 wounded, medics and security source... more »
Russia report could have been published within an hour
MPs and civil servants were prepared to rush publication of the Intelligence and Security Committee report into Russian influence to ensure it was public before the general election
Protesters Show US Support After President Trump Signs Pro-Democracy Hong Kong Bills
*WNU Editor:* The response in Hong Kong has been incredible ....* Hong Kong: Thousands gather to thank US for human rights bill* (Al Jazeera).
An immodest proposal: Let’s eat Bill Gates
What is left after you eat the goose that lays golden eggs? The post An immodest proposal: Let’s eat Bill Gates appeared first on CFACT.
China Warns It Will Retaliate Over President Trump's Signing Bills Backing Hong Kong Protesters
*Reuters:* *China warns U.S. over Hong Kong law as thousands stage 'Thanksgiving' rally* HONG KONG/BEIJING (Reuters) - China warned the United States on Thursday that it would take “firm counter measures” in response to U.S. legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail. U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law congressional legislation which supported the protesters, despite angry objections from Beijing, with which he is seeking a deal to end a damaging trade war. Protes... more »
Occupation of Alcatraz: LaNada War Jack 'From Self-Determination Back to Termination''
Dr. LaNada War Jack with her new book, 'Native Resistance,' at AIM West's UnThanksgiving Feast in San Francisco on Wednesday. Photo by Brenda Norrell. The Occupation of Alcatraz LaNada War Jack 'From Self-Determination Back to Termination'' By Brenda Norrell Censored News Nov. 27, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO -- The victories that came with the Occupation of Alcatraz 50 years ago are now
Luis Lacalle Pou to Become Uruguay’s new President
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Center-right candidate Luis Lacalle Pou received a majority of votes in Uruguay's presidential elections. After the revision of the votes in the poll last Sunday (24), Lacalle won in a very close contest against Daniel Martínez, candidate of the coalition of left coalition Frente . . . To read the […] The post Luis Lacalle Pou to Become Uruguay’s new President appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Sends Message to Beijing by Signing Hong Kong Bills
[image: trump-sends-message-to-beijing-by-signing-hong-kong-bills] When he was considering whether or not to sign two bills passed nearly unanimously by Congress strengthening a long-term trade agreement with Hong Kong, President Trump admitted it was complicated.
Pro-LGBTQ Jesuit Priest Shows Off Art Depicting Jesus as a Gay Man
[image: pro-lgbtq-jesuit-priest-shows-off-art-depicting-jesus-as-a-gay-man] Father James Martin SJ tweeted out a picture from a homoerotic art collection titled "Passion of Christ: A Gay Vision," which stars a gay Jesus.
"Recently Pardoned Turkey Found Dead After Claiming To Have Dirt On Hillary Clinton"
*"Recently Pardoned Turkey Found Dead After* *Claiming To Have Dirt On Hillary Clinton"* by The Babylon Bee WASHINGTON, D.C. — "A turkey recently pardoned by President Trump was found dead after claiming to have dirt on the Clintons, sources at the FBI confirmed today. The official cause of death was suicide, though the bullet wounds were in the back of the turkey’s head and the bird lacked opposable thumbs with which to operate a firearm. The turkey had been publicly pardoned for the crime of being delicious and set free by Trump in a popular White House Thanksgiving tradition. Sho... more »
UPDATED – Publisher’s Platform: A Thanksgiving Question to the FDA, CDC and State and Local Health Authorities
On this Thanksgiving I want to say how thankful I am for those who work to protect the food we eat. Although for 26 years I have been primarily supportive of those who protect us, like families and good friends, sometime a critique is appropriate. I want to express my thanks to the lawyers and... Continue Reading
X-Zone Broadcast Network - Dr. Michael Shermer
Dr. Michael Shermer, he of *Skeptic* magazine, was the guest on this week’s edition of *A Different Perspective*. We began by talking about the nature of evidence and what it takes to convince some about the possibility of alien visitation. You can listen to the interview here: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20321523 We did discuss one of the problems of UFO research as I see it, which is that with some of the people and agencies involved with so many different agendas, that the truth somethings get lost in the arguments. I mentioned that during the Levelland Dr. Michael Shermer... more »
There is no Anti-Establishment Candidate in the USA
I’m going to refer strictly to Donald Trump and Tulsi Gabbard in this piece. I’ll point out how both of them are in thralldom, to one degree or another, to the powers that be, how they pretend to champion free speech and diplomacy, and how – in fact – they are Establishment servitors. In order […] More The post There is no Anti-Establishment Candidate in the USA appeared first on The Duran.
Kurti’s Election Means A Stronger Push For “Greater Albania” And Protection For Terrorists In Kosovo
Ultra-nationalist Prime Minister frontrunner sees Kosovo as an extension of Albania More The post Kurti’s Election Means A Stronger Push For “Greater Albania” And Protection For Terrorists In Kosovo appeared first on The Duran.
Who is Ghislaine Maxwell?
The name on everyone’s lips is Ghislaine Maxwell. But who is she? Madame? Procurer? Socialite? Charity fundraiser? Poor little rich girl? Or a victim of outrageous smears? More The post Who is Ghislaine Maxwell? appeared first on The Duran.
Running from the Storm - How Bangladesh’s Climate Migrants are Becoming Food Secure
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
BHOLA, Bangladesh, Nov 28 (IPS) - It was almost a decade ago when Ruma Begum and her family left their home in Bangladesh's coastal Tazumuddin upazila or sub-district and travelled some 50 km away to start a new life. They had been driven out of their home by an extreme and changing climate that has continued to ravage the district of Bhola. Read the full story, “Running from the Storm - How Bangladesh’s Climate Migrants are Becoming Food Secure”, on globalissues.org →
Climate Change-Related New Record-Breaking Events: It’s Time to Think Outside the Box
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
ILLINOIS, United States, Nov 28 (IPS) - Recently, Italy declared a State of Emergency because of record-breaking flooding while on 11 November, it did not rain anywhere on the continent of Australia, also breaking a record. Read the full story, “Climate Change-Related New Record-Breaking Events: It’s Time to Think Outside the Box”, on globalissues.org →
Bangladeshi Migrant Female Domestic Workers Face Violence
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
NEW YORK, Nov 28 (IPS) - Millions of Bangladeshi women are facing violence either as domestic housemaids or as migrant workers in Gulf countries. A few days ago, a video in social media, secretly filmed by a Bangladeshi housemaid employed in Saudi Arabia, caught everyone's attention where she was helplessly crying and begging to be rescued from her abusive employer. Read the full story, “Bangladeshi Migrant Female Domestic Workers Face Violence”, on globalissues.org →
World News Briefs -- November 28, 2019
*Al Jazeera*: *'Bloodbath': 25 Iraqi protesters killed as army deploys south* More than 230 wounded as security forces open fire on demonstrators in Nasiriya a day after Iran consulate was torched. Baghdad, Iraq - At least 25 people were killed after security forces opened fire with live ammunition and tear gas canisters to disperse anti-government protesters in the southern city of Nasiriya, medical sources and witnesses said. Authorities in the capital, Baghdad, dispatched troops to "restore order" in southern Iraq, which has seen massive protests for weeks, the military said ... more »
Climate Advice: Don’t Worry, Be Happer
William Happer’s Major Statement at the Best Schools Global Warming Dialogue is CO₂ will be a major benefit to the Earth. Readers can learn much from the whole document (Title is link). Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Some people claim that increased levels of atmospheric CO2 will cause catastrophic global warming, flooding from rising […]
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