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Tens of thousands of homes and businesses who just recently regained power are again in the dark after a new storm hit the Northeast, a week after Superstorm Sandy knocked out power to millions in the region and left dozens dead.
After Election, Iran Problem Presses on Obama
Iran is willing to talk to the U.S. about its nuclear program anytime, anywhere, said Secretary of Iran’s Human Rights Council Mohammad Javad Larijani - “even at the bottom of hell.”
Over 500 pigeons drop dead in Bihar village
District officials are still to visit the site and conduct an inquiry. "We were shocked, and we cannot understand why it happened," Subodh Kumar Singh, a keeper of pigeons who lost 250 birds in two days, said. Another pigeon keeper, Mohan Singh, said, "We need some manner of inquiry into this. Why did such a large number of pigeons drop dead in a matter of days?"
Have humanoid UFOs returned to India? The army thinks so
The flying humanoid UFOs allegedly spotted in northern India in 2004 appear to have returned, according to more than 100 reports from soldiers describing yellow spheres hovering in the sky.
7.4 earthquake kills at least 39 in Guatemala
The earthquake along Guatemala's Pacific coast causes widespread damage. Many people are missing.
6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes near Vancouver Island
The U.S. Geological Survey reports that the quake occurred about 182 kilometres southwest of Port Hardy, B.C. around 9 p.m. ET. There were no immediate reports of any damage. No tsunami warnings have been issued.
4 More Drones! Robot Attacks Are on Deck for Obama’s Next Term
....drone strikes were a once-in-a-while thing, with an attack every week or two. Now, they’re the centerpiece of a global U.S. counterterrorism campaign. Obama institutionalized the strikes to the point where he could hand off to the next president an efficient bureaucratic process for delivering death-by-robot practically on autopilot.
‘Flexibility’ With Russia Might Not Come Easy for Obama in 2nd Term
Obama’s “flexibility” comment to then Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in March—which unbeknownst to the two officials was picked up by a live microphone—was in reference to US plans to build a missile defense shield in Europe, which the Kremlin bitterly opposes.
Secret war with Iran heats up
From a suspected Israeli airstrike in Sudan to cyber warfare in the Gulf and a drone shot down over Israel, the largely hidden war between Iran and its foes seems to be heating up and spreading.
Muslim Brotherhood: Obama Needs To ‘Accept The Will Of The Arab People’
Islamists in the Middle East are speaking out following President Barack Obama’s re-election Tuesday night. The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood feels that the only foreign policy change Obama can bring is by “accepting the will of the Arab people.” “We must rely on ourselves and on our resources and build our country,” Issam Al-Aryan, a top Muslim Brotherhood official, said...
Israeli PM Netanyahu 'ready' to order strike on Iran
"I am, of course, ready to press the button if necessary," he said.
China submarines to soon carry nukes, draft U.S. report says
China appears to be within two years of deploying submarine-launched nuclear weapons, adding a new leg to its nuclear arsenal that should lead to arms-reduction talks, a draft report by a congressionally mandated U.S. commission says. China in the meantime remains "the most threatening" power in cyberspace and presents the largest challenge to U.S. supply chain integrity...
MARC FABER: Obama Is A Disaster, The Stock Market Should Have Fallen 50%, And You Should Buy Yourself A Machine Gun
“I am surprised with the reelection of Mr. Obama. The S&P is only down like 30 points. I would have thought that the market on his reelection should be down at least 50%...I think Mr. Obama is a disaster for business and a disaster for the United States.
Obama's ancestral village in Kenya celebrates election win
Obama's step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, led the celebrations at her home in the village, Kogelo, and said that God and his "love for all people" took him to victory.
Obama May Levy Carbon Tax to Cut U.S. Deficit, HSBC Says
Obama may consider introducing a tax on carbon emissions to help cut the U.S. budget deficit after winning a second term as president, according to HSBC Holdings Plc.
Athens Erupts in Riots During Key Austerity Vote
Athens erupted in riots late Wednesday as parliament met to vote on the latest austerity measures needed to win more international aid. Smoke and tear gas filled the streets just as parliament struggled to forge a consensus on the new austerity plans. Meanwhile, workers were winding down a two-day strike to protest the budget-cutting moves designed to reduce Greece's crushing public debt burden.
Red Cross says it 'can't cope' with Syria emergency
The Red Cross has said it "can't cope" with the worsening situation in Syria. "The humanitarian situation is getting worse despite the scope of the operation increasing," said Peter Maurer, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Meanwhile, President Assad has told Russian TV that he will not leave Syria as suggested by the UK prime minister.
China congress: Hu Jintao opens party meeting on leadership change
Chinese President Hu Jintao has opened a Communist Party congress that begins a once-in-a-decade power transfer with a stark warning on corruption. Addressing more than 2,000 delegates, Mr Hu said that a failure to tackle the issue "could prove fatal to the party". China faced unprecedented opportunities and challenges, he said, and the nation should "aim higher and work harder".
Guatemala earthquake kills dozens in mountain villages
At least 48 people have been killed and some 20 are missing after a 7.4-magnitude quake hit off Guatemala's Pacific coast. President Otto Perez Molina, who toured the worst affected areas, has declared three days of mourning. Officials said landslides had buried roads and it would take 24 hours to restore links to the quake-hit area.
New storm hits New York and New Jersey after Sandy
Tens of thousands of residents in New York and New Jersey have again lost power as a winter storm hit areas still recovering from Sandy's devastating impact. Some people were again forced to leave their homes and public transport was affected. Winds gusted at up to 60mph (100km/h) bringing down trees and power lines.