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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the Internet
August 25th, 2013

Iran army warns US of 'harsh consequences' over Syria
A top Iranian military chief warned on Sunday that the US will face "harsh consequences" if it intervenes in ally Syria over claims of chemical attacks, Fars news agency reported.

Russian MP Says Obama ‘Clones’ Bush in Drive For War
The United States is moving towards war with Syria, a senior Russian lawmaker said Sunday lashing President Barack Obama as “clone” of George W. Bush in his drive for war.

Churches changing bylaws after gay marriage ruling
Worried they could be sued by gay couples, some churches are changing their bylaws to reflect their view that the Bible allows only marriage between one man and one woman. Although there have been lawsuits against wedding industry businesses that refuse to serve gay couples, attorneys promoting the bylaw changes say they don't know of any lawsuits against churches.

3,600 Syrians Treated For 'Neurotoxic Symptoms'
Around 3,600 Syrians have been treated for "neurotoxic symptoms", and 355 of them have died, says the humanitarian group Doctors Without Borders (MSF). ... MSF said the victims flooded into three Syrian hospitals on the day that hundreds of people were apparently killed in a "chemical massacre". They all arrived within less than three hours of each other, said MSF director of operations Bart Janssens.

Marine Biologist: Hundreds Of Dolphins Could Be Dying From Measles-Like Virus
...So far this summer, there have been about 230 dolphin deaths along the East Coast, prompting the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to declare an unusual mortality event. That clears the way for an intensive scientific inquiry into what is causing the deaths. No definitive conclusions have been reached, but many suspect the morbilli virus.

U.S. government sues to block vouchers in some Louisiana school systems
The U.S. Justice Department is suing Louisiana in New Orleans federal court to block 2014-15 vouchers for students in public school systems that are under federal desegregation orders. ...Under the lawsuit, the state would be barred from assigning students in those systems to private schools unless a federal judge agreed to it.

US moves forces toward Syria, inquiry continues
U.S. intelligence officials sought Saturday to determine whether Syria's government unleashed a deadly chemical weapons attack on its people. At the same time, the Obama administration prepared for a possible military response by moving naval forces closer to Syria. ...The Syrian government denies the claims. It also has warned the U.S. against taking military action, saying such a step would set the Middle East ablaze.

Tunisia opposition in rally against Ennahda-led government
Thousands of Tunisians have rallied in front of the National Assembly in the capital Tunis calling for the Islamist-led government to resign. The opposition National Salvation Front has called for a week of protests over what it says is the government's inability to guarantee security. The protests come a month after the assassination of a prominent opposition politician.

PM: Israel's 'finger on the pulse' of Syria developments, if necessary will also be 'on the trigger'
Israel's "finger is on the pulse" following the situation in Syria, and – if needed – will also be on the trigger, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday in his first public comments on reports that hundreds of Syrian were killed last week by chemical weapons. What is happening in Syria is both a horrible tragedy and crime, he said at the opening of the weekly cabinet meeting.

Defense Department Education Materials Warn of ‘Extremists’ That Speak of ‘Individual Liberties, States’ Rights, and How to Make the World a Better Pl
U.S. Department of Defense education materials obtained by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group, warn of “extremists” that will “talk of individual liberties, states’ rights, and how to make the world a better place.” Judicial Watch and other conservative media outlets claim the disclosure indicates the department is teaching that conservative views are “extremist” in nature.

Islamic Extremists Slit Throats of 44 Villagers, Gouge Out Eyes of Surviving Victims
An official says suspected Islamist extremists killed at least 44 villagers in continuing attacks in an Islamic uprising in northeast Nigeria. The official of the National Emergency Management Agency says the attackers hit Dumba village in Borno state before dawn Tuesday and slit their victims’ throats — a new strategy since gunfire attracts security forces.

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