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“Let the Headlines Speak”
by From the internet
October 4th, 2014

North and South Korea 'Agree to talks'
North and South Korea have agreed to resume formal high-level talks that had effectively been suspended since February, reports from South Korea say. The agreement came during a surprise visit to South Korea by North Korean officials for the closing ceremony of the Asian Games. The visit was led by two top-ranking North Korean officials seen as close aides to leader Kim Jong-un.

Ebola crisis: Family moved out of Texas Ebola flat
The occupants of a flat in Texas where a man lay sick for days with Ebola have been moved from their home. Thomas Duncan, who caught the virus in his native Liberia, is now in a serious condition in hospital. This is the only Ebola case recorded so far in the US. The flat in Dallas where he lived before being isolated is being cleaned by hazardous materials specialists.

Peter Kassig: US aid worker threatened in IS video
An American medical aid worker has been threatened by an Islamic State militant in a video that appears to show the beheading of a UK hostage. Peter Kassig is shown at the end of a video apparently showing the death of British taxi driver Alan Henning, and a masked man says he will be next. The 26-year-old from Indiana has worked in Lebanon, Turkey and Syria to help victims of the Syrian conflict.

Security forces on high alert as Israelis mark Yom Kippur
Around 2,000 officers from special police units and the Border Police will patrol across Israel this weekend, in particular in mixed Arab-Jewish cities, to prevent violent clashes as Jews commemorate Yom Kippur and Muslims celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha.

If Obama thinks Ebola is a 'national security priority,' why no travel ban?
Obama declared the Ebola outbreak a “national security priority.” That was three weeks ago. Yet, he has failed to treat it as such. He could ban all travel into the U.S. of any person who has been in the affected West African countries. He has the legal power to do so. Why hasn’t he?

Will the European economy’s summer squalls turn into an autumn tempest?
Following the grim market response to European Central Bank President Mario Draghi’s latest monetary policy pronouncements, Europe is approaching another make-or-break moment comparable to the crisis of 2012. The summer quarter ended this week, and financial markets delivered their judgment on just how bad things are, pushing the euro down to its lowest level since September 2012.

'Israel's Most Bitter Western Enemy is America'
Writing in his weekly Hebrew column for Arutz Sheva, Sheftel wrote "Obama doesn't want a nuclear Iran, but he wants an Iran that can enrich uranium and threaten Israel - it's one of the most hostile regimes for Israel that wants Iran to threaten us, because today we have no more bitter enemy in the western world than the United States."

US Presidential race for 2016 could end up a contest between Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush
Jeb Bush’s hopes for the Republican Party nomination have been given a boost by brother George W Bush. “I think he wants to be president,” George Bush told Fox News. “I think (Jeb would) be a great president. He understands what it’s like to be president.”

4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Registered in Western Greece
An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale hit Greece, Friday night. According to reports of the Greek Institute of Geodynamics, the quake occurred some 250 km west of the capital city Athens.

6-magnitude earthquake in Azerbaijan
Five earthquakes occurred in Azerbaijan’s northwest over the past day. With the epicenter 14 kilometers northeast of the regional center, the shock originated at a depth of 5 kilometers. The quake magnitude was 6. Meanwhile, the tremors in Gabala were estimated at 5 points. Four more quakes were registered in Shaki.

Russia ratifies Economic Union and readies trade in currencies other than dollar
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that he has signed a treaty ratifying the Eurasian Economic Union, and is set to begin a new era of trade done primarily outside the dollar, and in national currencies such as the Yuan and Euro. This Union already has the support of several BRICS nations, as well as associate countries, and will help facilitate trade being done in a much smoother and easier way than what is currently used through SWIFT or other Western banking processes.

Sweden to recognize Palestine statehood
Sweden will become the first major European nation to recognize Palestinian statehood, newly sworn-in Prime Minister Stefan Lofven announced Friday.

Why is it so hot in California?
While people in some other parts of the country are watching the leaves turn a kaleidoscope of fall colors as they contemplate unpacking winter clothes, California is roasting under an autumn heat wave.

Hong Kong protests: Police arrest 'triad gang' members
Police in Hong Kong have arrested 19 people, including suspected members of triad gangs accused of attacking pro-democracy protesters. The scuffles on Friday led to the postponement of talks between the demonstrators and the government.

Islamic State: British aid worker Alan Henning purportedly beheaded in video released by militant group
A video purportedly showing the beheading of British hostage Alan Henning has been released by Islamic State (IS) militants. The Salford taxi driver was delivering aid to Syria in December when he was kidnapped then held hostage by IS.

Hit extremists with 'iron hand': top Saudi cleric
Muslim leaders must strike the enemies of Islam with "an iron hand", Saudi Arabia's top cleric said during Friday prayers, in apparent condemnation of the Islamic State jihadist group.

N. Korea No. 2 visits South for rare talks
North Korea's presumptive No. 2 led members of Pyongyang's inner circle in a rare trip Saturday to South Korea for the close of the Asian Games, with the rivals holding their highest level face-to-face talks in five years.

NASA spots million-mile-long filament across the sun
Recently, a filament appeared on the sun that stretches about a million miles in length. This massive formation is held up by magnetic forces and rotates along with the sun. Straighten it out and it would very nearly reach around the sun. NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory keeps a constant watch on the sun and has been tracking the huge filament for days.

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