Islamic State Using Chemical Weapons Against Kurdish Soldiers
The Islamic State is using chemical weapons against Kurdish forces in clashes in Northeast Syria, according to several Kurdish media outlets.
Month: July 2014
Poll: Immigration is Most Important U.S. Problem
Americans now believe that immigration is the top problem the United States faces according to the latest Gallup poll.
Federal Judge Rules California Death Penalty Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled California’s death penalty unconstitutional Wednesday, writing that lengthy and unpredictable delays have resulted in an arbitrary and unfair capital punishment system, the Washington Times reported.
FBI: Arrested Chinese Hacker Had Intel on U.S. Fighter Jets
A Chinese hacker has been arrested for allegedly stealing highly sensitive information on the United States F-22 and F-35 fighter jet programs.
Nuclear Talks with Iran Likely to be Extended Past July 20
Diplomats said a deal with Iran concerning its nuclear program will not be completed by the July 20, the six-month interim deadline, and that “significant gaps” remain.
U.S. and E.U. Place New Sanctions on Russia
President Barack Obama imposed new sanctions against several Russian banks, energy and defense firms, in an effort to stop alleged Russian support of separatists in Ukraine.
Israel Agrees to Five Hour Ceasefire; Terrorist Attack Twarted (Video)
Israel accepted a five-hour unilateral UN ceasefire proposal to allow humanitarian relief to enter Gaza. Meanwhile, the IDF thwarted at least 13 terrorists who tried to infiltrate Israel through a tunnel near Kibbutz Sufa, south of the Gaza Strip.
Russia to Reopen Lourdes Spy Base in Cuba
Russia plans to reopen an electronic listening post in Cuba that was used during the Cold War, the BBC reported.
Chinese Pastor Sentenced to 12 Years
Nanle County Church Pastor Shaojie Zhang was sentenced on July 4 to 12 years in prison in China, according to International Christian Concern.
Jihadists Claim to Have Destroyed Jonah’s Tomb
Muslim jihadists claim to have destroyed the tomb of the Old Testament prophet Jonah in Nineveh as the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria destroys ancient shrines and anything else that offends them.
U.S. Supreme Court OK’d Atheist to Open NY Meeting
An atheist is set to deliver the opening “prayer” before the town board of Greece, N.Y., the epicenter of the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s case concerning public prayer, according to Cleveland.com.
Russia Considers ‘Surgical Strikes’ Against Ukraine
Russia is considering ‘surgical retaliatory strikes’ after a Russian citizen was killed over the weekend, RIA Novosti reported.
Los Angeles Now Driest on Record Since 1877
Rainy seasons over the last two years were the driest in downtown Los Angeles since record-keeping began in 1877, the L.A. Times reported.
Less than 3 Percent of Americans are LGBT according to Government Survey
According to a recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention less than 3 percent of Americans identify themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
Vote Overturns Centuries of Christian Tradition
The Church of England voted Monday to permit female bishops, thereby overturning centuries of tradition, according to The Blaze.
Islamic State Takes Control of Another Syrian City
The Islamic State (IS) seized control of the city of Deir ez-Zor, the sixth largest city in Syria, when rival jihadist groups, Jabhat al-Nursa and Ahrar al-Sham, withdrew their forces. They now control nearly 100 percent of the Deir Ez-zor province.
Full Coverage: Operation Protective Edge Continues Into Its Ninth Day
Israelis were awaken early in the morning as a heavy barrage of rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip. At least six rockets were intercepted over Ashkelon and two rockets were intercepted over Kiryat Malachi by the Iron Dome around 8 AM. Overnight, Israel conducted airstrikes on thirty terror targets throughout the Gaza Strip.
Immigrant Children Being Shipped Throughout U.S. in ‘Secret Operations’
Illegal immigrant children are being shipped throughout the country as the government estimates as many as 90,000 children could make the journey to the border this year, and as many as 145,000 could arrive by next year. Of more than 57,000 that have arrived since October, less than 1,500 had been returned home.
Ebola Outbreak Worst on Record
The recent Ebola outbreak is the worst on record as its reached into the capitals of three countries in West Africa.
Republicans Changing Attitudes on Same-Sex Marriage
Although the Republican Party’s official platform calls for a federal constitutional amendment defining marriage as “the union of one man and one woman,” the Republican National Committee commissioned a report calling for more “inclusive and welcoming” tones on divisive social issues – particularly those “involving the treatment and the rights of gays.”