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.
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U.S. Military Warns ‘Islamic State’ Targeting Baghdad Airport
The U.S. military expects the Islamic State to target Baghdad International Airport in the next weeks, trying to cut off Iraq’s lifeline of military aid flowing to Iraq.
6.5 Earthquake Strikes Japan Near Fukushima: Residents Warned to ‘Leave the Coast Immediately’
A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Japan and triggered a tsunami warning near the site of the Fukushima nuclear power facility — the epicenter of a nuclear crisis following a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Islamic State Seized Radioactive Material in Iraq (Video)
The Islamic State seized radioactive material from a Mosul university when it took control of the city last month it was revealed just days after jihadists captured a former Saddam Hussein chemical weapons factory.
Kerry to Vienna as Nuclear Talk Stall
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will hold a rare face to face meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Vienna to determine Iran’s commitment to reaching a nuclear agreement with the West.
Amid Spying Allegations, Germany Orders CIA Chief Out of Germany
Over fresh allegation of U.S. espionage, Germany ordered the expulsion of the CIA station chief in Berlin to leave the country on Thursday.
BRICS Nations Setting Up $100 Billion Fund
The BRICS nations are setting up a $100-billion fund to steady currency markets, as well as a development bank.
Khamenei: We Need ‘190,000’ Centrifuges
With a July 20 deadline rapidly approaching, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei revealed that it ultimately wants 190,000 nuclear centrifuges — nearly 20 times more than world powers want to allow.
North Korea Fires Missiles into the Sea
North Korea continued development of its missile program and launched two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, the Washington Times reported.
Russia Developing Radar-Evading Missiles
Russia expected to have radar-evading ballistic missiles by 2021, according to the Washington Times.
Alzheimer’s disease could be prevented after new blood test breakthrough
A revolutionary discovery may produce a ‘blood test’ that will predict if a person may develop Alzheimer’s within a year.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Rejects Western Pressure on Nuclear Program
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected any Western pressure to force Iran into making any concessions to its nuclear program.
6.9 Earthquake in Southern Mexico, Guatemala Kills 4
At least four people died as a magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck Southern Mexico and Central America.
Three Bridges Destroyed Leading to Separatist Stronghold City of Donetsk
Three bridges were destroyed on roads leading to the pro-Russian separatist controlled city of Donetsk on Monday.
Japan Threatened by Super Typhoon
A super typhoon, with maximum sustained winds up to 150mph, is heading straight for Japan prompting the country’s weather agency to issue its highest alert.
Islamic State Shows Increasing Strength and Structure
Sunni terrorist group the ‘Islamic State’ is conquering territory and gaining strength taking the jihadist organization to places al-Qaeda couldn’t.
One of Europe’s Biggest Banks Collapses
One of Europe’s largest banks, Austria’s largest bank by assets, will post a $2.2 billion loss this year.
Iran FM Post Defiant YouTube Video as Nuclear Deadline Nears
Iran’s foreign minister posted a YouTube message on Wednesday to try and gain a public relations advantage as the final round of nuclear talks begin, and as the nuclear deadline, July 20, is under three weeks away.
Iraq’s PM Rejects Pressure to Step Down
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has rejected Western powers calls to step down, and seeks a third term in office amidst threats of Sunni jihadists.
Israel Skeptical of Iran Nuclear Deal by Deadline
Israel does not expect a nuclear agreement will be reach by the July deadline, according to a high level Israeli government minister.