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.
Year: 2014
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.”
Federal Tax Revenues Set Record Through June
Despite record tax revenues, the Federal government has run a cumulative deficit of nearly $400 billion dollars in the first nine months of 2014.
Outbreak Taking Place on the Border
The Centers for Disease Control is trying to contain an outbreak of pneumonia and swine flu among illegal immigrant children housed at a Navy Base in Southern California, the Washington Free Beacon reported.
Hamas Fires Over 50 Rockets During Ceasefire; Israel Resumes Strikes in Gaza
Israel restarted its attacks against Hamas Tuesday afternoon, after Israel’s acceptance of a ceasefire was met with over 50 rockets from Hamas.
Ukraine Says Russian Building its Troops Along its Border
Ukraine accused Russia of building up its troops along its border and said Russian Army officers joined separatists fighting against government troops.
Libya’s Largest Airport Came Under Rocket Attack
Tripoli’s International Airport was forced to close and came under fresh rocket attacks by a Libyan militia group Monday night. At least one person died, and 12 planes were damaged.
Typhoon Heads for Philippines
Typhoon Rammasun, packing winds of 75 mph with gusts to over 90 mph, is expected to hit the Philippines later today.
Full Coverage: Israel Accepts Egyptian Proposed Ceasefire, Hamas Rejects
Israel accepted a Egyptian proposed ceasefire that went into effect at 9 AM, while Hamas’ armed wing rejected the offer completely saying it was “surrender.” If the ceasefire does not hold, Israel vowed to respond in force. Over the seven days of Operation Protective Edge, Israel has struck over 1,500 terrorist related targets in the Gaza Strip.
CDC Shipped Deadly Bird Flu to Poultry Lab By Mistake
The Centers of Disease Control (CDC) accidentally shipped a deadly strain of avian influenza to a poultry research lab. Last month, sloppy handling of anthrax by the CDC potentially exposed roughly 75 its employees to the deadly bacteria.
BRICS to Launch Its Version of the World Bank
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — the BRICS nations — will launch their own version of the World Bank this week.
Military Successfully Tests ‘Smart’ Bullets for Snipers (Video)
The U.S. Military conducted its first successful live-fire test of a its Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) which maneuvers “in-flight” to hit their desired targets.
Pentagon Gives Pink Slips to Thousands of Soldiers
The Pentagon is laying off thousands of officers due to sequestration budget cuts to the Defense Department, including active those actively serving overseas in Afghanistan.
Full Coverage: Operation Protective Edge Continues; Netanyahu’s TV Interview
Hamas launched an unmanned aircraft for the first time from the Gaza Strip which was destroyed near Ashdod as scores of rockets continued to rain down on Israel.
Deadline for Iranian Nuclear Deal Close to Expiring; Netanyahu Warns West
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned any nuclear deal leaving Iran the capability to enrich uranium would be “catastrophic,” as significant gaps remain with a six-month interim deal with Iran expires on July 20.
Obama’s $3.7 Billion Request for Border Crisis Shot Down
Republican lawmakers called President Barack Obama’s $3.7 billion plan to deal with the illegal immigration crisis along the U.S.-Mexico border a ‘blank check’ proposal and requested the White House to send National Guard troops to secure the border.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Try to Enter Synagogues in Paris
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters tried to force their way into two synagogues in Paris as police tried to quell the riots.
Christian Pastor Arrested in Iran
Iranian security forces have arrested three Christians including a pastor, according to Christian Today.
Sweden: Midwife Fired for Refusing to Perform Abortions
A Scandinavian rights group has filed a lawsuit against the Swedish government on behalf of a Christian midwife who was fired for refusing to perform abortions, according to International Christian Concern.
Feds Ask Churches to House Migrants
The Department of Homeland Security has asked Catholic churches in California to temporarily house and feed illegal Central American immigrants until 2016, according to The Daily Caller.