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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the Internet
October 30th, 2013

Washington Earthquake Today 2013 Strikes North of Leavenworth
A Washington earthquake today 2013 has struck north of Leavenworth. The Washington earthquake today October 29, 2013 began within the hour. No reports of injuries have yet to be detailed by local news. Officials tell news that a 3.2 magnitude Washington earthquake today began just after 4:24 AM PST. The quake had virtually no depth. USGS indicates to news that the quake started only seven miles below ground level. As a result the quake could be felt across the approximate region.

Federal agents' pre-dawn raid on reporter's home raises questions
The nationally-known journalist walked over to the curtains and peeked outside to discover her Chesapeake Bay home was surrounded by law enforcement officers wearing full body armor. held captive by armed agents of the U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland State Police and the Department of Homeland Security as they staged a pre-dawn raid in search of unregistered firearms and a “potato gun.”

Northern Europe cleaning up after monster storm hits
Cleanup was under way Tuesday in several European countries following a destructive storm that killed at least 13 people and disrupted travel and power. At least two storm-related deaths were confirmed Monday in Britain and a third person was missing after being swept out to sea, officials said

David Cameron makes veiled threat to media over NSA and GCHQ leaks
In a statement to MPs on Monday about last week's European summit in Brussels, where he warned of the dangers of a "lah-di-dah, airy-fairy view" about the dangers of leaks, the prime minister said his preference was to talk to newspapers rather than resort to the courts. But he said it would be difficult to avoid acting if newspapers declined to heed government advice. The prime minister issued the warning after the Tory MP Julian Smith quoted a report in Monday's edition of the Sun that said Britain's intelligence agencies believed details from the NSA files leaked by the US whistleblower Edward Snowden had hampered their work. The Sun quoted a "top surveillance source" as saying that terrorists had "gone quiet" after the publication of details about NSA and GCHQ operations.

DARPA developing implant to monitor brain in real time
In a bid to improve the mental health of soldiers and veterans, DARPA has launched a $70 million project to create an implant that tracks neuron activity and provides quantifiable brain data. There’s a high incidence of mental illness reported among soldiers compared with the general population — in fact, one in nine medical discharges is due to mental illness, according to US Army statistics. This is not surprising. If you ask people to see and do horrific things, it will likely impact them in pretty significant ways.

Abbas said to soften stance on interim peace agreement
Abbas is no longer completely opposed to such a deal, which would create a framework for two states but likely postpone the resolution of the toughest issues such as final borders, shared sovereignty over Jerusalem and the fate of Palestinian refugees, according to a Tuesday Israel Radio report, which gave no further details.

Hamas, circa 2013, is in a lot of trouble
Though Fatah and the Palestinian Authority don’t enjoy any exceptional support on the Palestinian street these days, Hamas’s political and economic crisis in recent months is causing distress among its leaders

Europe mulls sanctions against US over spying
The United States could lose access to an important law enforcement tool used to track terrorist money flows, German officials said Monday, as Europe weighed a response to allegations that the Americans spied on their closest European allies.

EU Proposal to Monitor "Intolerant" Citizens
"There is no need to be tolerant to the intolerant" — European Framework National Statute for the Promotion of Tolerance, Article 4 "The supra-national surveillance that it would imply would certainly be a dark day for European democracy." — European Dignity Watch

POLICE STATE, USA Checkpoint cops point guns at motorists
Helicopters circled overhead and armored vehicles and other police cars flocked to the area following an initial report that a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent had been shot. A sporadic gun battle lasted into the night and the commotion snarled traffic for hours. Police responded by setting up a checkpoint and pointing guns at motorists, as this Associated Press photo shows.

Obama 'gutting military' by purging generals
Obama this year alone has fired some nine generals and flag officers, on top of at least four similar dismissals during his first term, suggesting that a purge may be the real reason behind the removals, which are being described as cases of personal misbehavior. Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, an outspoken critic of the Obama administration, claims it is part of Obama’s strategy to reduce U.S. standing worldwide.

US think-tank claims North Korea in the process of upgrading missile launch site
North Korea has undertaken major construction work at its main missile launch site, possibly to cater to larger and more mobile weapons, a US think-tank said on Tuesday. Satellite images taken earlier this month suggest construction of a second flat mobile launch pad at the Sohae missile site, the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University posted on its 38 North website.

Federal judge rules key provisions of controversial Texas abortion law unconstitutional
In a stunning move, a federal judge Monday ruled that abortion restrictions authorized by Texas lawmakers in July are unconstitutional, and will not be implemented as scheduled on Tuesday ..."The admitting-privileges provision of House Bill 2 does not bear a rational relationship to the legitimate right of the state in preserving and promoting fetal life or a woman's health...

Global warming gets nearly twice as much taxpayer money as border security
New estimates show the federal government will spend nearly twice as much fighting global warming this year than on U.S. border security. ...Global warming spending is estimated to cost $22.2 billion this year, and $21.4 billion next year. At the same time, the federal government will spend nearly $12 billion on customs and border enforcement this year.

Syria polio outbreak confirmed by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 10 cases of polio in Syria - the first outbreak in the country in 14 years. The UN body says a further 12 cases are still being investigated. Most of the 22 people who have been tested are babies and toddlers. Before Syria's civil war began in 2011, some 95% of children were vaccinated against the disease.

India raises interest rates for the second month running
India's new central bank governor has raised interest rates for the second consecutive month by a quarter of one percent to 7.75% to try to fight inflation. The move applies only to the repo rate - the rate at which the central bank lends to commercial banks. The cash reserve ratio - the percentage of banks' deposits they must keep in cash - has been kept unchanged.

Japan minister: China threatens peace in islands row
Japan's defence minister says China's behaviour over disputed East China Sea islands is jeopardising peace. Itsunori Onodera's comments came amid heightened tensions between the two countries over islands known as Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China. Rhetoric has risen in recent days, with Japan reporting increased activity from China in the area.

US to 'review' spying activities amid European outrage
US President Barack Obama is calling for a review of his intelligence services, with their spying activities having caused an unprecedented rift with EU allies. Speaking to ABC News on Monday (28 October), Obama refused to give details on how much he knew about the illegal spying carried out by the National Security Agency and revealed by whistleblower Edward Snowden.

Obama, Netanyahu discuss Iran, peace talks in phone call
US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke over the phone on Monday to discuss two diplomatic fronts topping America's foreign policy agenda: negotiations over the Iranian nuclear crisis and ongoing talks between Israel and the Palestinians. In a statement from the White House, the press secretary said the two leaders also discussed other regional issues, such as the civil war in Syria.

Two Syria chemical weapons sites not yet inspected
International chemical weapons inspectors say "security reasons" have prevented them from visiting two sites disclosed by the Syrian government. In a statement, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said verification activities had been completed at 21 out of 23 sites.

US spy policy: Pressure mounts on White House
Pressure is growing on the White House to explain US intelligence gathering and why President Barack Obama appeared not to know the extent of operations. The intelligence agency head and other officials are to testify before the House of Representatives later. And the chair of the Senate's intelligence committee called for a "total review" of US spying programmes.

‘Iran two weeks away from weapons-grade uranium’
Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to build an atomic weapon within two weeks and has, “in a certain way,” already reached the point of no return in its nuclear program, a former senior International Atomic Energy Association official said Monday.

US Military Drone Strike Targeted Al-Shabab Bomb-Maker
The U.S. military launched a drone strike in Somalia today that targeted a senior al-Shabab leader described as the militant group’s leading bomb-maker, U.S. officials confirmed. An American military drone fired missiles at a vehicle in the central Somali region of Middle Juba, the officials told ABC News.

Saudi religious leader urges youths not to fight in Syria
Saudi Arabia's grand mufti, the highest religious authority in the birthplace of Islam, has urged young Saudis to refrain from fighting in Syria. The kingdom has backed the rebels battling President Bashar al-Assad, publicly calling on the world powers to "enable" Syrians to protect themselves, but is wary that fighters could return home ready to wage war on their own dynastic rulers.

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