Iran, Russia start construction of new Iranian nuclear plant
Iran began building a second nuclear plant with Russian help on Saturday, in a $10 billion project which follows Tehran's landmark nuclear deal with world powers last year, state media reported. State television showed Iranian and Russian officials at launching ceremonies for the 10-year project which will include two power plants with a total capacity of more than 1,000 megawatts after their completion.
Super-gonorrhoea outbreak could be out of control as attempts to stop spread fail
An outbreak of super-gonorrhoea in the UK is out of control and efforts to stop it have been unsuccessful, health officials have warned. It is feared the sexually transmitted disease may be becoming increasingly resistant to treatment, prompting concerns further rapid spread could occur.
Saudi Arabia Hajj: Millions begin annual pilgrimage
About 1.5 million Muslims have begun the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, unperturbed by a 2015 stampede which killed more than 2,000 people. The pilgrims face new safety measures, including tighter security and ID bracelets, in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year's disaster. But tens of thousands of Shia Iranians are absent because of long-running tensions with Sunni Saudi Arabia.
Syrian conflict: US and Russia agree peace moves
Russia and the US have agreed to co-ordinate air strikes against Islamist militants in Syria, part of a detailed agreement to reduce the violence there. The plan will begin with a "cessation of hostilities" from sunset on Monday. Syrian forces will end combat missions in specified opposition-held areas. Russia and the US will then establish a joint centre to combat jihadist groups, including so-called Islamic State (IS).
IAF attacks in Syria following spillover fire
In response to mortar shell spill over in the Golan Heights the IDF attacked artillery belonging to the Syrian regime. The IDF said in a statement that it held Syrian authorities responsible for all actions that take place within its borders, adding that the IDF "will not allow any attempt to affect Israel's sovereignty or the safety of its people."
Descendants of Slaves Sold by Georgetown U Demand $1 Billion Foundation
A group of descendants of slaves sold by Georgetown University in 1838 was unsatisfied with the unprecedented steps the college took to accommodate them, and demanded partnership in a $1 billion foundation vaguely aimed at producing "reconciliation."
With each test, N. Korea inches closer to being able to send a nuclear-tipped missile to the U.S.
North Korea has taken a key step toward its goal of developing a nuclear-tipped missile capable of reaching the mainland United States, analysts said Friday after Kim Jong Un ordered yet another nuclear test. The test, which Pyongyang said was a “nuclear warhead explosion,” appeared to be North Korea’s biggest yet.
Israeli victory is the only way to advance peace process
At his first security briefing, Avigdor Liberman, Israel’s Defense Minister, declared that Israel no longer has “the luxury of conducting drawn-out wars of attrition.” 100 days into his term, with no sign of the decades-long conflict slowing, it is clear that the time has come to apply that principle to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. In order for there to be peace between Israel and its Arab neighbors, Israel must win and the Palestinians must lose.
Leaked Memo: George Soros Foundation Seeking to Expand U.S. Online Voting
George Soros’s Open Society Foundations is seeking to expand the use of electronic and online voting systems nationwide, according to a leaked Foundations document reviewed by Breitbart News. While the directive was issued two years ago, the issue of electronic voting has become a hot button topic in this year’s presidential election amid fears digital voting systems can be compromised.
Democrats wonder and worry: Why isn’t Clinton far ahead of Trump?
With Election Day less than two months away, Democrats are increasingly worried that Hillary Clinton has not built a formidable lead against Donald Trump despite his historic weaknesses as a national party candidate.
Trump rips media for mocking Christians
Trump accused the media of mocking Christians and vowed to be a champion for religious liberty at a gathering of social conservatives in Washington on Friday. Speaking at the Values Voter Summit, the GOP presidential nominee received several standing ovations from the packed ballroom of Christian conservatives.
Russia warns of NEW WORLD WAR as NK tests bomb more powerful than Hiroshima
RUSSIA has warned North Korea risks plunging the entire region into a catastrophic war that threatens to shatter global peace and security if an immediate halt is not called to the nation's rapidly expanding nuclear weapons program.