Obama State Department Following Shariah Law Over U.S. Law in Denying Meriam’s Kids’ Citizenship?
The Obama Administration’s State Department has been dragging its heels, refusing to acknowledge that the children of the woman on death row in Sudan for her Christian faith are U.S. citizens. It is a basic principle of American law that the child of a U.S. citizen is a U.S. citizen. As long as at least one parent is a citizen (and meets basic residency requirements which don’t appear to be at issue here) when that child is born, under U.S. law, the child is also a citizen.
Water Wars Fulfilling Bible Prophecy
The Turkish government has in an apparent act of aggression, recently cut off the flow of the Euphrates River, threatening primarily Syria but also Iraq with a major water crisis that has dropped the water level in Lake Assad by about six meters. This development has left millions of Syrians without drinking water or electricity, and threatens Iraq with similar consequences.
Obama told donors he might be in 'strong position' to amend Constitution
The president made the comments at a closed-door, high-dollar 2012 fundraiser in Seattle, where supporters included the likes of billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Putin calls Hillary Clinton ‘weak’, ungraceful with her words
According to the English translation of the interview, posted by the Kremlin, Mr. Putin responded, “It’s better not to argue with women. But Ms. Clinton has never been too graceful in her statements.”
Unanimous Senate Tells Sudan: Immediately Release Meriam and Her Children
In an act of unmitigated bipartisanship, all Republicans and all Democrats in the U.S. Senate joined together on Tuesday evening to unanimously approve a resolution demanding the “immediate and unconditional release” of Meriam Ibrahim and her two children from the Sudanese prison where they are being held because Meriam refuses to renounce her Christian faith.
Poverty Up 30.5% for Americans 18 to 64 Since LBJ Declared War on Poverty
The percentage of 18- to 64-year olds who live below the poverty level has increased 30.5% since 1966, two years after Lyndon Johnson declared the War on Poverty, according to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson: ‘There is a Satan Out There, an Evil One’
Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson, who was briefly suspended from his own program in December because he criticized homosexual behavior and cited the Bible to support his views, recently said there is “a Satan out there, an evil one,” as evidenced by the culture, and if we would teach children the Ten Commandments, the society would be better.
Fox News Poll: Voters say Obama has made America weaker
By a decisive 20 percentage-point margin, Americans think the country is weaker under the leadership of President Obama, whose White House is seen as less competent than the previous two administrations.
G7 threatens to intensify sanctions on Russia over Ukraine crisis
G7 stood ready to intensify targeted sanctions against Russiaover Ukraine crisis. leaders on Wednesday urged Russia to complete its troop withdrawal from the Ukrainian border, saying they stood ready to intensify targeted sanctions against Russia.
Florida facing threat from two mosquito-borne diseases
Two mosquito-borne diseases - dengue fever and chikungunya - are posing a serious threat to Florida and residents should take steps to control mosquito populations to try to limit the danger... The Florida Department of Health...said that through last week dengue fever had been confirmed in 24 people in Florida and chikungunya confirmed in 18 people. Both are viral diseases spread by mosquito bites.
Iran’s Khamenei: US has taken military action off table
Likely reacting to Obama foreign policy address, Iranian leader says strike against nuclear program is not an American priority
PA promises ‘unprecedented’ response to settlement expansion
Announcement of 1,500 housing units in West Bank and East Jerusalem draws storm of condemnation from Palestinians, coalition members
General: Deserter should never draw a free breath
Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William “Jerry” Boykin says Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl is clearly a deserter who should never draw a free breath, and President Obama is guilty of high crimes and misdemeanors for once again ignoring federal law in pursuit of an administration goal.
The American Dream is out of reach
The American Dream is impossible to achieve in this country. So say nearly 6 in 10 people who responded to CNNMoney's American Dream Poll, conducted by ORC International. They feel the dream -- however they define it -- is out of reach.
Italy Earthquake Today 2014: Terremoto Strikes Italia, North of Calabria
The quake was a 4.1 magnitude. But it hit with virtually no depth. USGS indicates to news that the quake began only eight miles below ground level.
3.8 magnitude earthquake recorded at Fairfield Bay
The U.S. Geological Survey reports a 3.8 magnitude earthquake has been recorded near Fairfield Bay. Police say there are no reports of damage or injuries -- although several residents called police to ask about the temblor.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad wins third term
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has won a third term in office after securing 88.7% of votes in Tuesday's presidential election, the parliamentary speaker has announced. Earlier, Syria's Supreme Constitutional Court put the turnout at 73.47%. Voting took place in government-controlled areas, but not in parts of the north and east held by rebels.
G7 leaders warn Russia of fresh sanctions over Ukraine
Leaders of the G7 industrial nations meeting in Brussels say they are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine. A joint statement condemned Moscow for its "continuing violation" of Ukraine's sovereignty. The G7 summit is the first since Russia was expelled from the group following its annexation of Crimea in March.
Ebola death toll hits 208 in Guinea
Some 208 people have now died from the Ebola virus in Guinea after a deadly spike in recent days, world health officials say. At least 21 people died and 37 new cases of suspected Ebola were found between 29 May and 1 June, bringing the total number of cases in the West African country to 328. Of these, 193 have been confirmed by laboratory tests.
Germany backs France on Russia warship contract
Germany has defended France’s plan to deliver a warship to Russia in October despite US criticism of the move. Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday (4 June) in Brussels that interruption of delivery might only come if the EU adopts “stage three” sanctions - economic sanctions - against Russia.