Nigeria says military infiltrated by Boko Haram sympathizers (Video)
With its search for more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls still in disarray, Nigeria is accusing its own military officers of sabotaging the battle against Boko Haram, reports say.
Month: June 2014
Senators Troubled Following Closed Door Meeting with Obama Administration
A closed-door briefing with White House officials late Wednesday did little to assure senators that President Obama’s decision to swap Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl for five Taliban leaders was the right move.
Kerry: US Does Not Recognize Palestinian State
US Secretary of State John Kerry said on Wednesday the United States would work with the new Palestinian unity government “as is appropriate” but would be monitoring its commitment to continued cooperation with Israel.
Syrian Elections: Assad Wins 88.7% of the Vote
Syrian President Bashar Assad has won re-election in a landslide with 88.7 percent of the vote, Syria’s parliament speak said Wednesday night.
60% of Americans Believe the ‘American Dream’ is Out of Reach
The American Dream is impossible to achieve in this country. So say nearly 6 in 10 people who responded to CNNMoney’s American Dream Poll, conducted by ORC International. They feel the dream — however they define it — is out of reach.
WH apologizes to Senate intel chief for prisoner swap secret
The White House has apologized to Senate Intelligence Committee Chairwoman Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) for failing to alert her in advance of a decision to release Taliban commanders from Guantanamo Bay.
Sudanese Bombs Kill Nuba Mountain Christian
Last month, the Sudanese Air Force had bombed civilian targets in South Kordofan state, killing at least one Christian while damaging the region’s only hospital as well as a school and a relief agency, according to Morning Star News.
Justice Department Refocuses Its Attention on ‘Domestic Terrorists’ (Video)
The Justice Department is reviving a law enforcement group to investigate those it designates as domestic terrorists, calling it an “escalating danger.”
Apocalyptic Dust Storm Swallows Iran (Video)
An apocalyptic dust storm accompanied by gale-force winds engulfed Tehran late Monday afternoon, killing at least four people and injuring 30 others.
Netanyahu ‘Deeply Troubled’ by Acceptance of PA Leaders
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he is “deeply troubled” by the US decision to maintain relations with the new Palestinian unity government, urging Washington to tell the Palestinian president that his alliance with the Hamas militant group is unacceptable.
Midwest Braces for ‘Land Hurricane’ (Video)
People in at least six states from the Plains to the Midwest are bracing for dangerous storms that forecasters say could produce hurricane-force winds, very large hail and a few “intense” tornadoes beginning late Tuesday afternoon.
Worst Hailstorms in 170 Years to Hit Britian
The UK is about to be rocked by the most frenzied and chaotic start to summer EVER as monsoons and tornadoes rage in.
Israel: The Land Flowing with Milk and Honey
The land of milk and honey is still living up to its name, according to data the Central Bureau of Statistics released Monday ahead of the Shavuot holiday. In 2013, total milk production in Israel stood at 1,435 million liters, a 2 percent increase over 2012.
LA: Quakes are Increasing, However Scientists Unsure What It Means
No, it’s not your imagination: The Los Angeles area is feeling more earthquakes this year.
President Obama Breaks Campaign Pledge Not to Deal with Hamas
During the 2008 presidential campaign, as it became clear that Barack Obama would be the Democratic nominee, he granted an interview with Jeffrey Goldberg in an attempt to establish pro-Israel bona fides. A Hamas official had recently endorsed Obama’s presidential candidacy and when Goldberg asked him about it, Obama responded emphatically: My position on Hamas is indistinguishable from the position of Hillary Clinton or John McCain. I said they are a terrorist organization and I’ve repeatedly condemned them. I’ve repeatedly said, and I mean what I say: since they are a terrorist organization, we should not be dealing with them until they recognize Israel, renounce terrorism, and abide by previous agreements.
House Speaker John Boehner Says Administration Never Consulted with Congress on Taliban Prisoners
House Speaker John A. Boehner said Tuesday that President Obama may have broken the law in failing to notify Congress of his plans to transfer Taliban fighters from Guantanamo Bay, elevating the battle over this weekend’s deal to a constitutional clash between Congress and the executive branch.
Iran’s Reactor Fuel Demands Stall Nuclear Talks
Iran says it should be able to produce fuel for its Bushehr nuclear power plant, however world powers are unlikely to agree to its demands and places the July deadline for a deal in jeopardy.
New Palestinian Government Faces Punitive Actions by Israel
In an apparent punitive move following the swearing in of a Palestinian unity government, Israel has revoked special travel permits for all Palestinian Authority officials other than President Mahmoud Abbas, a Palestinian official said Tuesday.
UN Chief Welcomes New Palestinian Government
The United Nations on Tuesday welcomed the new Palestinian unity government and said it was ready to lend its full support in efforts to reunite the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, a spokesman said. The announcement followed statements by the US and the EU Monday that they would recognize the new leadership in Ramallah, much to Israel’s chagrin.
Russian Jet Nearly Collides with U.S. Surveillance Aircraft
A Russian Su-27 jet flew dangerously close to a U.S. reconnaissance plane over the Pacific northeast recently in an aerial clash not seen since the Cold War.