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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the internet
September 12th, 2014

Ebola death toll hits 2,400: WHO
The worst-ever outbreak of Ebola fever has now killed more than 2,400 people and infected twice that number, according to a new toll released on Friday by the World Health Organization. “As of Sept. 12, we are at 4,784 cases and more than 2,400 deaths,” the head of the U.N. health agency, Margaret Chan, told a news conference on the spiraling West African health crisis.

How Have Churches Changed When It Comes to Race, Size, Worship and the Treatment of Gays?
from 2006 until 2012, the National Congregations Study found that the number of congregations that were open to allowing gays in leadership roles rose substantially from 18 percent to 26.4 percent, according to a press release announcing the results. Additionally, the proportion of houses of worship accepting gays for membership during this same time frame rose from 37.4 percent to 48 percent.

‘Even If I Am Going to Hell’: Bill Nye ‘the Science Guy’ Defends Evolutionary Beliefs
Bill Nye ‘the Science Guy’ defiantly defends his evolutionary beliefs and says that even if he ends up ‘going to Hell,’ it still won’t prove that the earth is young.

US Military's New Laser Gun Zaps Drones
Boeing recently announced that its mobile laser weapon, dubbed the High Energy Laser Mobile Demonstrator (HEL MD), successfully shot down more than 150 drones, rockets and other mock enemy targets in a third round of tests. The trials prove that the laser weapon is reliable and capable of consistently "acquiring, tracking and engaging a variety of targets in different environments," according to Boeing.

10 Arab states agree to join US-led military campaign against Islamic State
Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and six Gulf states including rich rivals Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to join coalition to fight radical Sunni militants.

Scientists revert human stem cells to pristine state
Taking a new approach, the scientists used reprogramming methods to express two different genes, NANOG and KLF2, which reset the cells. They then maintained the cells indefinitely by inhibiting specific biological pathways. The resulting cells are capable of differentiating into any adult cell type, and are genetically normal.

SOLAR STORM UPDATE
The first of two CMEs expected to hit Earth's magnetic field on Sept. 12th has arrived, and a minor (G1-class) geomagnetic storm is underway as a result of the impact. The second and potentially more powerful CME is still en route.

Increased SO2 emissions from Holuhraun eruption site can pose health risk
Earth has split open between the Bardarbunga and Askja volcanoes in Iceland and spewed lava and hot gas. A blue haze of SO2 and aerosols has been observed downwind over several towns and villages in eastern Iceland. Due to dangerous levels of gas emissions, scientists have been forced to evacuate the Holuhraun area several times since the eruption began and cautioned to keep gas masks handy due to noxious gases and shifting winds.

Obama’s Iraq strategy unraveling ...didn't take long for that to happen
The Turkish government says it will not allow a US-led military coalition to use its air bases in order to launch attacks on IS terrorists’ hideouts in neighboring Iraq and Syria. A government official said Ankara can open the Incirlik Air Base in the south only for logistical and humanitarian operations, and not for any airstrikes.

Earthquake damages dozens of houses, injures four in West Sumatra
An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale jolted Tanah Datar, a region located around 17 kilometers southeast of Padang Panjang, West Sumatra early on Thursday, said the Disaster Mitigation National agency (BNPB).

Russia warns US against strikes on Islamic State in Syria
Russia has warned that US air strikes against militants in Syria would be a "gross violation" of international law. A Russian foreign ministry spokesman said any such action, without the backing of the UN, would be "an act of aggression". It comes as US Secretary of State John Kerry meets Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia to try to build a coalition against Islamic State (IS) militants.

Russia reduces gas supplies, as EU imposes sanctions
Poland and Slovakia have said gas supplies from Russia are down, as the EU prepares to impose new sanctions. A Polish diplomat told EUobserver on Thursday (11 September) that volumes fell by 20 percent on Monday and were down by 45 percent by Thursday. The same day Slovak PM Robert Fico said supplies to his country had dipped by eight to 11 percent.

EU names 24 new people, 14 firms in Russia sanctions
EU countries have added Russia’s top oil firms, an oligarch, and a leading nationalist MP to their blacklist. ...The new regulation forbids EU entities from buying debt with a 30 or more day maturity, issuing loans, or selling financial services to five banks, three oil firms, and three defence companies.

High-level talks between Israel, US largely focus on Gaza, peace process
Israeli and US representatives held high-level talks in Washington on Thursday night, as part of the semi-annual series of US-Israel meetings dubbed 'Strategic Dialogue.' The US-Israel discussions...centered on a host of hot-button issues – from the changes engulfing the Middle East, to the ever-expanding threat of Islamic State, to joining forces against regional terrorism.

Report: Jordan to provide logistical support, training to Iraqis
After Saudi Arabia vowed to support the broad, US-led coalition against the jihadist group Islamic State and host a training program for moderate Syrian fighters, it seems Jordan has taken its cue and will be following in the Saudi kingdom's footsteps. ...The decision comes on the heels of a meeting between US Secretary of State John Kerry and King Abdullah in Amman on Thursday.

Catalans rally for independence referendum from Spain
Thousands of Catalans have rallied in Barcelona, Spain, demanding the right to hold a referendum on independence. Participants, waving Catalan flags and wearing the flag's red and yellow colours, stood in a V-shape formation, indicating their desire for a vote. Protesters were energised by Scotland's forthcoming independence referendum - and many also waved the Scottish flag.

Islamic State fighter estimate triples - CIA
The CIA says the Islamic State (IS) militant group may have up to 31,000 fighters in Iraq and Syria - three times as many as previously feared. A spokesman said the new estimate was based on a review of intelligence reports from May to August. IS has seized vast swathes of Iraq and beheaded several hostages in recent months, leading to US airstrikes.

Russia faces new U.S., EU sanctions over Ukraine crisis
European Union governments agreed on Thursday to begin their new sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis on Friday but could lift them next month if Moscow abides by a fragile truce, while the United States prepared its own fresh sanctions.

For Assad, U.S. plan will weaken one foe but bolster others
By striking Islamic State in Syria, the United States would be weakening one of President Bashar al-Assad's major enemies. But the new U.S. strategy may still unnerve Assad by helping other opponents determined to overthrow him.

Evidence growing that Hamas used residential areas
Two weeks after the end of the Gaza war, there is growing evidence that Hamas militants used residential areas as cover for launching rockets at Israel, at least at times. Even Hamas now admits "mistakes" were made.

Drudge Report Finds Something Devilish In Obama’s Appearance Wednesday Night
Wednesday’s speech was not the first instance in which critics have pointed out Obama’s supposed Mephistophelean physical attributes.

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