Vladimir Putin Seems to Be Preparing for 'Serious Changes in Global Politics'
"I think that the Russian government and personally President Vladimir Putin are now preparing for new serious changes in global politics. These changes stem from the fact than soon new US President Donald Trump will soon enter office," Brieger pointed out.
Feds' secret 'Super Search Engine' about to be not so secret?
A magistrate judge has ordered the federal government to turn over hundreds of pages of information about a super-secret spy-on-Americans program that is run by AT&T called Hemisphere.
Netanyahu warns ministers against declarations of annexation
Speaking at a Likud party forum meeting, PM warns that any declarations pertaining to annexation or construction in the West Bank could precipitate further maneuvers prior to expiration of Obama's tenure; 'I have no doubt that the Obama administration initiated the decision.'
Ted Cruz: Cut US funding to UN until reversal of Israel vote
Republican Senator from Texas takes to Twitter, saying he spoke to Netanyahu to send him Hanukka greetings along with the assurance of "strong support in Congress." "I anticipate this vote will create a backlash in Congress against the United Nations," Graham said. "The organization is increasingly viewed as antisemitic and seems to have lost all sense of proportionality.
Choir and soldiers on board Russian plane that crashed into the Black Sea
A Russian military plane with 92 people on board has crashed into the Black Sea on its way to Syria, Russian news agencies reported. 92 people on board are feared dead. Russian agencies, citing unnamed security sources, said the TU-154 aircraft had crashed in the sea near the southern Russian city of Sochi after disappearing from radar screens early this morning.
China's 1st aircraft carrier heads for Western Pacific
China's first aircraft carrier has set off for the Western Pacific for an open-sea training exercise, the Defense Ministry said. State media said Sunday that it is the first time that the Liaoning, which was commissioned by the Chinese navy in 2012, has headed to "distant sea waters." The Western Pacific region stretches from China to New Zealand and encompasses countries in the Pacific, Oceania and parts of Asia.
Israel settlements: Netanyahu orders UN ties review
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel will re-assess its ties with the United Nations. The move comes after the Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlement building on occupied land. The resolution was passed after the US refused to veto it, breaking with long-standing American practice.
Super typhoon Nock-Ten threatens Philippines
Thousands of people are being urged to leave their homes in the Philippines as a super typhoon roars towards the country's east coast. With winds of up to 150mph (240km/h), Nock-Ten is due to make landfall in the Bicol region on Christmas Day, the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center says. The Philippines' weather office said sustained winds were up to 175km/h.
Ted Cruz: Cut US funding to UN until reversal of Israel vote
Texas Senator Ted Cruz called on the US to stymie funding to the United Nations until a reversal of Friday's vote at the UN Security Council to end Israeli settlement building. ...Cruz's remarks came as an apparent endorsement of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina's plan to...punish those who pushed for the resolution with a cut in US aid— as well as the UN itself...
Netanyahu blames Obama for UN resolution, summons ambassadors
Sunday morning's cabinet set the stage for several strong comments from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but the major one was that the prime minister has instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to summon the ambassadors of the 12 countries in the Security Council with whom Israel has diplomatic ties for a talk in which Netanyahu is expected to reprimand them for the anti-Israel resolution that was passed on Friday.
Russian military plane headed for Syria 'disappears from radar'
A Russian military plane headed to Syria has disappeared from radar after taking off from the southern city of Adler, local news agencies reported the defence ministry as saying Sunday.
Why It’s So Dangerous To Be Christian In The Middle East(video)
Why It’s So Dangerous To Be Christian In The Middle East
Lindsey Graham Warns UN: 'Congress Is a Player on Foreign Policy'
Sen. Lindsey Graham Saturday again blasted the U.N. Security Council vote condemning Israeli settlements and reiterated his pledge to "lead the charge to withhold funding until they repeal this resolution."
U.S. forces embedding more to help Iraqis retake Mosul: commander
U.S. forces assisting Iraqi troops to retake Mosul from Islamic State are embedding more extensively, a senior commander said on Friday, a move that could accelerate a two month-old campaign which has slackened after quick initial advances.
Now it’s the liberals who are arming up
When it looked all but certain that Hillary Clinton was going to win the presidency, nervous gun rights advocates reported stockpiling guns and ammunition they feared would no longer be available if the Democrat won the White House.
Vengeance is Mine, says the LORD
Yes, stand and applaud, damnable delegates to the Security Council who last night achieved your long-held goal of prohibiting Israel from building homes for Jews in the Jews’ own land. Soon you’ll be laughed to scorn.
The Radical Jesus: How Would The Baby In A Manger Fare In The American Police State?
Jesus was good. He was caring. He had powerful, profound things to say - things that would change how we view people, alter government policies and change the world. He went around helping the poor. And when confronted by those in authority, he did not shy away from speaking truth to power.
What are the implications of the UN Security Council’s anti-Israel vote? Here’s the short version.
For now, it’s important to note that this is not simply the meaningless act of UN diplomats blowing hot air. This resolution actually puts the State of Israel, our leaders, our citizens and businesses who work with and trade with us in very serious legal jeopardy.
Speaker Ryan: Obama abstention 'absolutely shameful'
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on Friday blasted the Obama administration over its decision to abstain in the UN Security Council vote on a resolution against “Israeli settlements”, calling it "absolutely shameful."
'Europe's Christian legacy in danger' Archbishop of Vienna in warning about migrant crisis
Cardinal Christoph Schönborn said he had come to “rethink” his stance on the migrant crisis during a special Christmas TV discussion programme with Protestant Bishop Michael Bünker. The Cardinal, who is tipped as a possible future leader of the Roman Catholic church, said he was no longer convinced that Europe should accept all arrivals.
Merkel electoral crisis as German far-right AfD party surges in poll after Berlin attacks
GERMAN Chancellor Angela Merkel is facing an electoral backlash as her party loses support following the terror attack in Berlin this week. Now the far right group is set to make significant gains in next year's election after tripling its support.