BREAKING: Judicial Watch Obtains List of Fast and Furious Documents Held Under Obama's Executive Privilege
The scandal required the attention of virtually every top official of the DOJ and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). Communications to and from the United States Ambassador to Mexico about the Fast and Furious matter are also described.
Why Tony Blair is a gay icon
They are individuals who have contributed a great deal in the fight for gay rights. Whether that be visibility, championing equality or defending the dignity of those with HIV and Aids. The title isn’t bestowed on someone simply for being camp or fabulous, but rather for using their time and work to pursue gay rights. That’s the real definition of an icon.
Scientists convert human skin cells directly into brain cells
By exposing skin cells to a particular combination of cell programming molecules, scientists managed to convert them into brain cells that behave like native cells. The study is unusual because, unlike many cell conversion techniques, the cells did not return to a stem cell stage first - they converted directly into brain cells - thus avoiding the risk of producing many other types of cells.
21 Asian countries sign MOU on new development bank
Twenty-one Asian countries willing to join the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as founding members on Friday morning signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing AIIB (MOU). Chinese President Xi Jinping met with the representatives of the 21 nations later in the morning.
Utah Supreme Court clears way for adoption by partners of same-sex spouses
The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday lifted an order that had blocked spouses in same-sex marriages from adopting their partners' children, state officials said.
Futures fall on weak Amazon results, Ebola worries
U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, putting the S&P 500 on track to trim its weekly gain, following disappointing results from Amazon and as the first diagnosed case of Ebola in New York City raised concerns about the spread of the virus.
First Case of Ebola in New York City Confirmed
A New York doctor living in Harlem was diagnosed with Ebola on Thursday, after having returned last week from Guinea where he is thought to have treated patients suffering from the epidemic with Doctors Without Borders.
LOTS OF SOLAR FLARES
Solar activity is high. Since the week began, giant sunspot AR2192 has produced 27 C-class solar flares, 9 M-class flares, and 2 X-flares. The most powerful eruption so far was an X1.6-category blast on Oct 22nd.
Jerusalem Baby Killed and Civilians Injured in Suspected Terrorist Attack
a convicted Palestinian, terrorist, fugitive took his escape vehicle barreling through a light rail station platform, killing an Israeli-American baby and injuring Israeli and American civilians, leading authorities to suspect the attack was intentional.
Earthquake at Colombia-Ecuador border triggers fears of volcanic eruptions
A 5.6-magnitude earthquake that recently hit the Colombia-Ecuador border region has triggered fears of eruptions at two volcanoes – Cerro Negro and Chiles – reported Colombia Reports.
Another earthquake rattles Interior Alaska
Less than three days after a 5.1 magnitude quake rattled Interior Alaska, residents were jolted by another on Thursday morning.
Two Oklahoma earthquakes recorded today; nine recorded Wednesday
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded two Oklahoma earthquakes today and nine Oklahoma earthquakes on Wednesday.
Earthquake hits Pakistan
Islamabad, Oct 24 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted northern Pakistan on Friday, a media report said.
Top Iranian Official: Obama is ‘The Weakest of U.S. Presidents’
The Iranian president’s senior advisor has called President Barack Obama “the weakest of U.S. presidents” and described the U.S. leader’s tenure in office as “humiliating,” ... The comments by Ali Younesi, senior advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, come as Iran continues to buck U.S. attempts to woo it into the international coalition currently battling the Islamic State (IS, ISIL, or ISIS).
U.S., allies scramble jets almost daily to repel Russian incursions
Russian military provocations have increased so much over the seven months since Moscow annexed Crimea from Ukraine that Washington and its allies are scrambling defense assets on a nearly daily basis in response to air, sea and land incursions by Vladimir Putin’s forces.
Jerusalem to step up security after second day of violence
Jerusalem will step up its security level following threats made during a second violent day in the city. ...Jerusalem police announced there will be restrictions on who can enter the Temple Mount for Friday prayers, Israel Radio reported. Though Muslim women of all ages will be able to enter the Temple Mount, only men above aged 40 and up will be allowed to enter the area.
Norway's 'killer robot' technology under fire
The Norwegian government is set to develop a new controversial robot-controlled missile for its fighter jets, but faces opposition from MPs and peace organizations claiming the technology may break international law.
IS world's wealthiest terror group: Top US official
A top United States administration official has termed the Islamic State (IS) world's wealthiest terror group that generates tens of millions of dollars a month from "deep and diverse" sources that include, black market oil sales, ransoms and extortion.
Fight against Islamic State at impasse, military commanders say
The Obama administration on Thursday offered a very mixed assessment of progress in the U.S.-led campaign to degrade and defeat the Islamic State, with no serious ground offensive against the militant group likely for at least a year and little sign that the effort to stanch its flow of money has succeeded.
Doctor in New York City Tests Positive for Ebola
A doctor in New York City who recently returned from treating Ebola patients in Guinea tested positive for the Ebola virus Thursday, becoming the city’s first diagnosed case.
Foreign central banks cut U.S. bond stakes to lowest since May
Foreign central banks slashed their holdings of U.S. Treasuries at the Federal Reserve to their lowest level since May, Fed data released on Thursday showed.
Mali becomes sixth West African nation hit by Ebola
Mali confirmed its first case of Ebola on Thursday, becoming the sixth West African country to be touched by the worst outbreak on record of the hemorrhagic fever, which has killed nearly 4,900 people.