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Four Palestinians kidnapped by gunmen in Egyptian Sinai

Four Palestinians kidnapped by gunmen in Egyptian Sinai

A bus with about fifty Palestinians on it was traveling from Rafah on the Egypt-Gaza border to Cairo airport when it was ambushed by the… Read More ›

The drought is going to cost California nearly $3 billion

The drought is going to cost California nearly $3 billion

  California’s ongoing drought will cost the economy in the most populous U.S. state an estimated $2.74 billion in 2015 and lead to the loss… Read More ›

Putin’s economy may be in a lot worse shape than previously thought

Putin’s economy may be in a lot worse shape than previously thought

  The Russian economy is in a full-blown recession and, according to analysts that study it, may be in even worse shape than is apparent… Read More ›

Canada is ‘getting clocked’ by something far bigger than oil

Canada is ‘getting clocked’ by something far bigger than oil

  Canada is likely in a technical recession, after the economy shrank for the first five months of the year. It’s heavily dependent on commodities.… Read More ›

Orlando, FL – Zimmerman To Sell Confederate Flag Painting To Help ‘Muslim-free’ Gunshop

Orlando, FL – Zimmerman To Sell Confederate Flag Painting To Help ‘Muslim-free’ Gunshop

Orlando, FL – George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch volunteer acquitted in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager, is raffling off a painting he… Read More ›

Paris – France Laying Groundwork To Recognize ‘Palestine’

Paris – France Laying Groundwork To Recognize ‘Palestine’

  Paris – Indications the French do not intend to bring a Middle East peace resolution to the UN Security Council in the coming months… Read More ›

No survivors in Indonesia Trigana Air plane crash, search official says

No survivors in Indonesia Trigana Air plane crash, search official says

Jakarta, Indonesia – After trekking through mountain forests laced with fog, Indonesian rescue workers on Tuesday reached the crash site of a passenger plane that went… Read More ›

2nd case of plague — another Yosemite visitor — investigated in California

2nd case of plague — another Yosemite visitor — investigated in California

California authorities on Tuesday reported they’re looking at a second person with the plague in the state — and, like the other case, this one… Read More ›

Stolen Ashley Madison user data published by hackers

Stolen Ashley Madison user data published by hackers

Hackers who hit cheaters’ dating site, Ashley Madison, published stolen customer data, experts said Tuesday. The data is posted on what is known as the… Read More ›

Menendez: I will vote against Iran deal, support veto override

Menendez: I will vote against Iran deal, support veto override

Joining fellow Democratic Senator Schumer, NJ lawmaker rebuffs Obama’s claims, warns deal guts ability to snap back sanctions   WASHINGTON — Senator Robert Menendez on… Read More ›

Iran says all UN inspectors must receive stamp of approval

Iran says all UN inspectors must receive stamp of approval

Deputy foreign minister claims agreement allows Tehran to bar certain individuals from entering country at its discretion   Any international inspector wishing to enter Iran… Read More ›

Erdogan gambles on war with Kurds, Syria

Erdogan gambles on war with Kurds, Syria

“The current policy of Erdogan is not directed toward security, stability, peace and reconciliation in Turkey, but focused on the war and escalation.”   Turkish… Read More ›

Bangkok bombing: Who done it?

Bangkok bombing: Who done it?

The particular method used – the laying of an improvised explosive device – could indicate which groups were more likely than others to carry out… Read More ›

GOLDMAN: Our clients recently asked us a surprising question

GOLDMAN: Our clients recently asked us a surprising question

  Wall Street’s investment pros get paid a lot of money to answer all sorts of questions about the markets and the economy. And there’s… Read More ›

The Tianjin explosion could be a turning point in China’s war on corruption

The Tianjin explosion could be a turning point in China’s war on corruption

  The massive explosion that tore through the port of Tianjin on August 12 has had a profound effect on the city. As well as… Read More ›

Uber is making New York City cab drivers miserable — and now they have proof

Uber is making New York City cab drivers miserable — and now they have proof

  Taxi drivers aren’t happy with the effects that Uber and other ride-hailing services are having on their business. Now New York cab drivers have… Read More ›

Georgetown, KY – McConnell Acknowledges Difficulty In Blocking Iran Deal

Georgetown, KY – McConnell Acknowledges Difficulty In Blocking Iran Deal

  Georgetown, KY – President Barack Obama has “a great likelihood of success” in his showdown with congressional Republicans on the Iran nuclear deal, Senate… Read More ›

Washington – Senator Menendez To Announce Iran Nuclear Pact Stance

Washington – Senator Menendez To Announce Iran Nuclear Pact Stance

  Washington – Senator Robert Menendez, who is widely expected to oppose a proposed nuclear deal with Iran, is set on Tuesday to formally announce… Read More ›

Jeb Bush’s biggest hurdle: himself

Jeb Bush’s biggest hurdle: himself

Des Moines, Iowa – Jeb Bush faces many challenges in his bid to become the Republican presidential nominee: a position on immigration that’s unpopular among many… Read More ›

Concerns inside White House about possible Joe Biden candidacy

Concerns inside White House about possible Joe Biden candidacy

Edgartown, Massachusetts – As Joe Biden might say, it would be a big deal if he runs for president. A “BFD.” But there is one major… Read More ›