Germany grapples with integration after opening its borders
BERLIN — Anas Maghrebi rolled his drumsticks back and forth between his thumb and forefinger. The 27-year-old singer-songwriter fled Syria’s civil war and landed on the Greek island of Lesbos in September 2015, at the peak of Europe’s migrant crisis. … Read More
Mount Agung: 100,000 told to evacuate as Bali volcano spews huge ash cloud
Heightened seismic activity, mudflows and confirmation the volcano is shifting into magmatic phase prompts warnings and airport closures. A large eruption of Bali’s restless Mount Agung volcano could be imminent, Indonesian officials have said as they called for 100,000 people … Read More
Plague deaths rise to nearly 200 as outbreak grows in Madagascar
A serious outbreak of the plague is threatening residents and tourists in Madagascar The World Health Organization (WHO) reports more than 2,000 confirmed or suspected cases and that the death toll has reached 195 as of this week. The WHO … Read More
Trump uses Egypt attack to plug border wall, immigration restrictions
In denouncing the terror attack on a mosque in Egypt, President Trump on Friday renewed his calls for for tighter immigration screening in the U.S, and a wall along the border with Mexico. Trump said he would Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi “to … Read More
As In Years Past, Black Friday 2017 Was Full of Fights — Including a Shoe Being Thrown at a Baby
The scene at a Walmart in Bentonville, Ark. on Black Friday. AP Images Another year, another rowdy Black Friday. Just like in years past, news of fights at stores and malls made headlines on the busiest shopping day of the year. … Read More
Worst Black Friday Disasters Compilation
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Russia confirms 6,000 mph HYPERSONIC Zircon missile ready for war ‘as of TODAY’
RUSSIA has confirmed it now has hyper-sonic weapons in its arsenal – with missiles capable of reaching more than 6,000 mph. Vladimir Putin’s defense bosses confirmed “as of today” its military has weapons which we can supposedly fly up to … Read More
An Attack from Just One of These U.S. Nuclear Submarines Would Destroy North Korea
The Ohio class will serve on until the end of the 2020s, and may even receive some additional acoustic stealth upgrades until they are replaced by a successor, tentatively dubbed the Columbia class. With estimated costs of $4–6 billion each … Read More
Iran: Israel will be ‘eradicated’ in next war with Hezbollah
One of Iran’s top military commanders has said the Islamic Republic will intervene in any future conflict between Israel and its paramilitary ally in Lebanon, Hezbollah. Mohammed Ali Jafri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said it … Read More
Working in the eye of the refugee hurricane: a volunteer’s account
Malakasa refugee camp in Greece.PETER NIX By Peter Nix Atmospheric hurricanes have devastated many lives recently, their ferocity enhanced by warm seas and moist air associated with climate change. That same historic environmental crisis, coupled with huge social and political … Read More
Half of Germans want new elections after coalition talks failed
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Egypt attack: President Sisi pledges forceful response
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has vowed to respond with “the utmost force” after 235 people were killed at a North Sinai mosque during Friday prayers. The al-Rawda mosque in the town of Bir al-Abed was bombed and fleeing worshippers … Read More
WRAP-UP: Arish attack strongly condemned, accents war on terrorism
CAIRO – 24 November 2017: A Friday bomb and gun assault on al-Rawdah mosque in north Sinai killed at least 235 people and injured 109 others. A group of terrorists stormed the mosque in west Arish City in four off-road … Read More
At least 235 dead after ‘militants’ set off bomb and open fire in mosque
At least 235 people have been killed today when suspected militants set off a bomb and opened fire at a mosque in Egypt. Dozens were injured and killed in Sinai during one of the country’s deadliest attacks in recent memory, state media … Read More