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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the internet
August 21st, 2014

Earthquake riddle as spectacular drone footage reveals giant crack in Mexico
This spectacular footage captured by a drone shows a mysterious giant trench, which has opened up in Mexican farmland. It has baffled locals, as well as officials, with many speculating that an earthquake at the San Andreas Fault may have been to blame.

4.6 magnitude earthquake rattles the Amazon region
Shortly after three in the morning Thursday, August 21st, residents of the Amazon department were startled awake. According to the Geophysical Institute of Peru, the earthquake registered a 4.6 on the Richter scale.

Richard Dawkins: 'Immoral' not to abort Down's foetuses
Richard Dawkins, the atheist writer, has caused a stir on Twitter claiming it is "immoral" to allow unborn babies with Down's syndrome to live. But what do the relatives of people with Down's syndrome think about the comments?

Learning From Young Atheists: What Turned Them Off Christianity

The ministers they respected were those "who took the Bible seriously," not those who sought to entertain them or be their "buddy."

CNN Explodes After Larry Elder Says Racism ‘Is Not A Major Problem In This Country
“I think we’ve been training black people to think racism is a bigger deal,” he continued, “and I think the reason that the left wants that is because of votes and power. As long as black people believe that race and racism are the major problem in America, you’ve got that 95 percent, monolithic black vote, without which the Democratic Party cannot survive.”

World Health Organization: Death toll from West Africa Ebola outbreak rises to 1,350
The latest figures Wednesday show that the deaths are mounting fastest in Liberia, which now accounts for at least 576 of the deaths. The U.N. health agency also warned in its announcement that "countries are beginning to experience supply shortages, including fuel, food, and basic supplies."

Liberia seals off slums as West Africa's caseload tops all previous Ebola outbreaks combined
Riot police and soldiers acting on their president's orders used scrap wood and barbed wire to seal off 50,000 people inside their Liberian slum Wednesday, trying to contain the Ebola outbreak that has killed 1,350 people and counting across West Africa.

From Manipur to Kfar Hassidim: A lost tribe makes Aliyah
They believe they are descendants of a lost tribe of Israel that was exiled by the Assyrians nearly 3,000 years ago; now the Bnei Menashe, who maintained their traditions and never ceased to yearn for Israel, are coming, despite Rabbinate’s demand they undergo conversion. The Bnei Menashe are believed to be descendants of the tribe of Manasseh, one of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel...

U.S. Supreme Court puts hold on gay marriage in Virginia
"The Supreme Court acted wisely in restraining the lower court from implementing a ruling of this magnitude before the high court has a chance to decide the issue," Byron Babione, a lawyer for McQuigg, said in a statement.

Israeli air strike kills three Hamas commanders in Gaza
Israel killed three senior Hamas commanders in an air strike on the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the clearest signal yet that Israel is intent on eliminating the group's military leadership...

Ebola Patient Kent Brantly To Be Released From Atlanta Hospital; Nancy Writebol Too Maybe Released
Atlanta’s Emory University Hospital announced Thursday that at least one of the two American patients who are being treated for the Ebola virus with the experimental drug ZMapp, will be released from the hospital Thursday. "Today I join all of our Samaritan's Purse team around the world in giving thanks to God as we celebrate Dr. Kent Brantly's recovery from Ebola and release from the hospital," Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan's Purse, said, according to AP.

Iceland Volcano Bardarbunga: 1,000 Earthquakes Detected Near Volcano, Adding To Fears Of A Potential Explosion
An intense earthquake swarm continues to rattle Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano, adding to fears that a potential eruption could disrupt the region’s air traffic. Weather officials say they detected about 1,000 small quakes through Tuesday night, which were triggered by an unusually strong earthquake on Monday. The tremors are tied to the increasing movement of magma underground.

Ominous signs point to ISIS connection at US southern border
A news story surfaced today indicating that there are signs pointing to a direct ISIS terror connection at the U.S. border with Mexico. Citizens who have constantly warned that the lack of attention to the illegal alien crisis would lead to Islamic terrorists crossing the border into the United States from Mexico are expressing alarm at the latest developments. Breitbart is reporting that U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, stated during a news forum that Mexican drug cartels are in regular talks with the dangerous Islamist terrorist organization ISIS.

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits parts of Himachal Pradesh
As per reports, tremors were felt in various places of the state including Dalhausi, Chamba, Dharamsala, Kangra and Joginder Nagar. As per the Indian Meteorological Department, the struck at 1:41 pm and its epicentre was Chamba-Kangra border region.

Adversaries seize chance to lecture U.S. on Ferguson unrest
Governments scolded by the United States over their human rights records have seized on racial unrest and a police crackdown in the Missouri town of Ferguson to wag their fingers back in disapproval. Adversaries and uneasy allies from Russia and Iran to China and Egypt have accused the United States of hypocrisy as images of police brandishing lethal weapons and tear-gassing protesters have been shown around the world.

Thailand coup General Prayuth Chan-ocha named PM
Thailand's junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha has been named the new prime minister of the southeast Asian nation. Gen Prayuth, 60, was nominated on Thursday in a legislature hand-picked by the junta and made up of mostly military and police figures. The general was the head of the army when he led a dramatic coup in May.

Gaza conflict: Israel PM Netanyahu vows further campaign
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a continued campaign against Gaza militants, amid renewed fighting between the two sides. Israel's military says it carried out 92 air strikes on Wednesday in response to 137 rockets fired from Gaza.

Hamas warns foreign airlines not to fly into Tel Aviv
A Hamas warning to foreign airlines to halt flights into Tel Aviv was to take effect Thursday as a six-week war with Israel spiralled into further bloodshed after truce talks collapsed.

Ferguson shooting amplifies calls for police to wear video cameras
Mysteries like the shooting death of Michael Brown by a Missouri police officer could be resolved more easily with video cameras in common use. But the technology also brings financial costs and raises privacy concerns.

Ukraine warplane shot down as clashes kill dozens
A Ukrainian warplane was blown out of the sky over rebel-held territory Wednesday as fierce clashes between government troops and pro-Russian insurgents left dozens of civilians dead.

Looking for His glorious appearing! Titus 2:13