IT’S OVER: ISIS Soldiers Have Surrendered To US-Led Troops As Last Terror Stronghold In Syria Is Now Liberated And Caliphate Destroyed
During the Obama years, ISIS grew by leaps and bounds, their power seemingly unstoppable as they slaughtered their way across Iraq and Syria. President Obama sat at the helm of the world’s strongest military, and yet was unable or unwilling to order the type of operations needed to vanquish ISIS. “I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.” Barack Obama. President Donald J. Trump has not been hindered by the same loyalties to Islam that his predecessor was, and because of that, was able to systematically destroy ISIS in a little over a 2 year period. The ISIS caliphate has crumbled, and the final offensive is over. While the official announcement hasn’t yet been made – Fox News has been told that this village, the last ISIS stronghold, is liberated.
EU leaders agree to short-term Brexit delay, granting PM Theresa May a lifeline
European Union leaders on Thursday night agreed to a short-term Brexit extension in order to allow British Prime Minister Theresa May more time to get her withdrawal agreement through Parliament — just a week before Britain was scheduled to leave the bloc.
Clinton, in newly revealed emails, discussed classified foreign policy matters, secretive ‘private’ comms channel with Israel
A newly unearthed batch of heavily redacted, classified emails from Hillary Clinton’s personal email server revealed that the former secretary of state discussed establishing a “private, 100% off-the-record” back channel to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and that one of her top aides warned her that she was in “danger” of being “savaged by Jewish organizations, in the Jewish press and among the phalanx of neoconservative media” as a result of political machinations by “Bibi and the Jewish leadership.” The 756-page group of new documents, revealed Thursday as part of a transparency lawsuit by Judicial Watch, seemingly contradicted Clinton’s insistence under oath in 2015 that she had turned over all of her sensitive work-related emails to the State Department, and included a slew of classified communications on everything from foreign policy to State Department personnel matters.
After eight years of civil war, can Syria be reassembled?
The figures are blurred, but it’s clear that it will take a lot of effort and treasure to put the country back together – if it’s to happen at all.
German leader meets with Hezbollah, supports terrorism against Israel
A delegation of far-right extremist European politicians, including a German neo-Nazi leader, met with Hezbollah’s foreign affairs chief Ammar Al-Moussawi in Beirut to express support for the Lebanese terrorist organization’s fight against the Jewish state. The right-wing extremist party, Alliance for Freedom and Peace, organized the delegation to Beirut that included members of German parliament and members of the European parliament from Britain, Italy, Belgium and Croatia.
City of David Excavations Reveal Jar Fragment from Period of Later Prophets
The shard is thought to date from the Persian rule of Jerusalem (fourth and fifth centuries BCE) and was found alongside other less impressive pieces from the same period. “Pottery from this period was exposed in the past in the City of David, but this is the first time that such a vessel has been found in archaeological excavations in Jerusalem or anywhere in the Judean highlands,”
UNHRC votes 23-8 for arms embargo and war crimes suits against Israel
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted 23-9 for an arms embargo against Israel and the prosecution of Israelis for war crimes for IDF actions along the Gaza border last year. Australia, Austria, Brazil, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Fiji, Hungary, Togo and the Ukraine all opposed the resolution. The vote was held on Friday in Geneva, as the UNHRC wraps up its 40th session.
New Zealand minister lands in Turkey for ‘substantial’ talks over shooting
New Zealand’s foreign minister arrived in Turkey early Friday for what he called “substantial” talks after comments made by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan over the killing of 50 people at mosques in Christchurch a week ago sparked a diplomatic spat between the nations. “We are looking forward to commemorating and grieving with the Turkish people as to the event, and to some substantial talks when we are here,” Winston Peters told reporters…
Democratic presidential candidates will not attend AIPAC
Some of the Democratic candidates for the US presidential elections said on Thursday they would not attend the annual AIPAC conference in Washington, D.C. next week. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, former House of Representatives member Beto O’Rourke and Senator Kamala Harris of California, all of whom announced they would run for the Democratic primaries next year, decided not to attend the conference.
North Korea quits Kaesong liaison office with South Korea
North Korea has withdrawn from the inter-Korean liaison office which was opened amid a warming of ties last year to facilitate talks with the South. Seoul said it was contacted on Friday and informed that the North’s staff would be leaving later in the day. It has expressed its regret at the decision and is urging staff from the North to return as soon as possible.
Another Defense Agency Migrates Data to Amazon Cloud
The Defense Health Agency, which supports the delivery of health and medical services to millions of Army, Navy and Air Force personnel worldwide, is Amazon’s newest cloud customer. Amazon Web Services will now host DHA’s Armed Forces Billing and Collection Utilization Solution in GovCloud U.S. West region, a cluster of data centers built specifically to host some of the government’s most sensitive data.
Connecticut Assisted Suicide Bill Would Allow Doctors to Kill Mentally Disabled Patients
..the bill concerns the authority of doctors. It sets forth the circumstances under which a doctor could actively prescribe lethal drugs to directly cause the death of a supposedly willing patient without fear of liability.
Central US to remain underwater for weeks to come as historic river flooding continues
The flooding disaster that continues to unfold over the central United States is likely to continue well into April, putting more communities and farmland at risk.
Australia Threatened by Two Tropical Cyclones This Weekend
Two tropical cyclones, Trevor and Veronica, are expected to bring heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds to parts of Australia into this weekend.
Cyclone Veronica rapidly intensifies off WA’s Pilbara coast, expected to reach category five
A severe tropical cyclone brewing north of Western Australia has intensified more rapidly than expected, reaching a category four severity and prompting warnings of heavy rainfall, damaging winds and a destructive storm surge along coastal areas.
Cyclone Idai: Death toll surpasses 500 in southern Africa
A week after Cyclone Idai lashed southern Africa, flooding still raged Thursday as torrential rains caused a dam to overflow in Zimbabwe, threatening riverside populations.
Death toll rises in Mozambique as extent of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ from devastating Cyclone Idai becomes clearer
The total number of fatalities rose above 350 across three countries as communities remain isolated by devastating flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai.
OPINION: Opioids Have Killed As Many Americans As World War II, But Cable News Still Won’t Talk About It
America has been engulfed by the opioid epidemic for nearly two decades, and today, more people are dying as a result than ever before. From 1999 to 2017, almost as many Americans died of an opioid overdose as died fighting in World War II. While it is more critical now than ever before that we draw attention to this epidemic, the media — and cable news in particular — has continually ignored the magnitude of the issue.
House Dems Brought in a Soros Group to Fix Anti-Semitism, It Made Anti-Semitic Jokes
How disastrous are the attempts to rein in leftist anti-Semitism in the Dem House? The Washington Post, in between providing space to Islamist anti-Semites, did a sympathetic piece on a session, largely focusing on Rep. Tlaib’s crocodile tears. Media pieces have had the same focus. But here’s what they chose not to dwell on.
BREAKING: Judicial Watch Uncovers MORE Classified Emails on Hillary Clinton’s Private Server – LOCK HER UP!
Thank God for Judicial Watch. Conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch announced Thursday it discovered at least 5 more classified emails on Hillary Clinton’s private server system.
WATCH: President Trump Signs Executive Order to Protect Free Speech on College Campuses
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday requiring colleges that receive federal funding to comply with the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.
Middle School Student Punished For Recreating Battlefield Cross For School Assignment
…Carlin told Fox News that his teacher knew he would be making the replica and said it would be alright. But when Carlin showed up to his Ohio school with his project — made from a helmet, boots and a Nerf dart gun — it was promptly taken away. He also said he was given a 3-day in-school suspension.
MI5: Far Right Terror Cases ‘Absolutely Dwarfed by Islamist Cases’
The number of far-right terror cases the authorities are faced with is “absolutely dwarfed” by the number of cases related to radical Islam, according to Britain’s Security Service, better known as MI5.
Headlines – 3/22/2019
Trump says time has come for US to ‘recognize Israel’s sovereignty’ over Golan
Israeli leaders gush over Trump’s Golan statement, ‘a Purim miracle’
Israeli lawmakers welcome Trump’s Golan recognition as ‘historic, brave’
Arab League calls US decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights ‘illegal’
Turkey blasts Trump’s announcement on Golan Heights
Russia says it will ‘never recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights’
Syria silent amid muted international criticism of Trump Golan recognition
Trump denies Golan recognition timed to boost Netanyahu at polls
Pompeo to Rivlin: Israel has no better friend than the United States
Pompeo to Rivlin: US has ‘moral obligation’ to secure Mideast stability
Thanks to Trump, diplomatic taboo around Western Wall comes tumbling down
In significant first, Pompeo joins Netanyahu for Western Wall visit
Jordanian king says pressured to alter custodianship of Jerusalem holy sites
Jordanian king vows to protect Jerusalem holy sites
Israel says U.N. Gaza war crimes report biased against it
U.K.’s Foreign Minister: We Will Oppose Every UN Human Rights Council Measure Against Israel
Jewish Groups Laud UK, Austria and Denmark for Opposing Notorious ‘Israel-Only’ Condemnation at UN Human Rights Council
Simmering West Bank on verge of escalation
IDF: Palestinian killed in West Bank may have thrown rocks in ‘internal dispute’
Israel shells Hamas post after explosion of balloon-borne bomb from Gaza
Pompeo warns US could curb security ties with Israel over China relations
Netanyahu facing new police probe into massive payout for shares in sinking steel company
Netanyahu said to have made over 700% profit on stock sale under scrutiny
Netanyahu tries to sink Gantz in election war over phone hacks & submarine sales
Pompeo denies US seeking to bolster Netanyahu’s re-election bid
Multiple 2020 Democrats say they won’t attend AIPAC summit
17 UC Berkeley Professors Warn ‘Discriminatory’ BDS Campaign Poses ‘Clear and Direct Threat to Academic Freedom’
Pompeo to head to Lebanon, where Hezbollah is at peak strength
ISIS caliphate has crumbled and last stronghold liberated
US-backed force denies report of final ISIS defeat
Iraq ferry sinking: ‘Nearly 100 dead’ in Tigris river
US may soon pause preparations for delivering F-35s to Turkey
Iran Determined to Boost Defense Capability Despite U.S. Pressure, Khamenei Says
Pompeo vows to pile economic, political pressure on Iran
Iran struggling under reimposed sanctions, country’s leaders say
Iran leader dismisses Europe trade mechanism as ‘bitter joke’
US envoy blames stalled Yemen peace deal on Houthi ‘delays’
Afghan officials: 5 killed in blasts at Kabul Shiite shrine
2 Islamic Groups Target Nigerian Christians – 300 Killed While 72 Others Supernaturally Saved from Firing Squad
South Sudan spends millions on cars, homes instead of peace
Police, tradesmen rush to prepare ravaged New Zealand mosque for Friday prayers
New Zealand bans sales of assault weapons days after mosque bloodbath
Dutch suspect in tram shooting to face terrorism charge
Kremlin accuses U.S. of stoking tensions by flying bombers near its borders
Revolutionary group that raided North Korean Embassy establishes contact with FBI
UK firms step up ‘no-deal’ Brexit preparations
EU offers Brexit delay until May 22 – draft statement
Revoke Article 50: 1 million people sign petition for Brexit to be stopped
Military to be deployed for next round of Yellow Vest protests
Venezuelan opposition aide is seized, US and allies protest
U.S. threatens to derail meeting of Latam lender if China bars Venezuela
Marine Corps commandant warns of dire fiscal situation after funds are rerouted to troops at border
Trump backs call to nuke filibuster in drive to pass border wall $$, as shutdown looms
Comey hopes Mueller report shows rule of law, doesn’t think Trump should be impeached
Trump Says Public Should See ‘Ridiculous’ Mueller Report
Clinton, in newly revealed emails, discussed classified foreign policy matters, secretive ‘private’ comms channel with Israel
Trump signs executive order to promote free speech on college campuses
Facebook admits storing millions of users’ passwords in plain text
Facebook explains why its A.I. didn’t detect the New Zealand mosque shooting video before it was viewed 4,000 times
Possessing, distributing video of mosque massacre a cause for criminal prosecution: N.Z. officials
Michael Cohen warrants show how the FBI can unlock your phone and track your movements
Google’s Work with China Eroding US Military Advantage, Dunford Says
US Marines are practicing seizing small islands as a possible China fight looms in the Pacific
Kim Jong Un under fire for flagrantly violating sanctions with his mysterious, growing fleet of luxurious vehicles
Shocking ‘Terminator-like’ liquid metal developed by scientists
Fireball Above DTLA Not an Alien Invasion, Just a Film Shoot, Police Say
A solar storm hits Earth this week, pushing northern lights south
5.5 magnitude earthquake hits near Sumbawanga, Tanzania
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near L’Esperance Rock, New Zealand
Sabancaya volcano in Peru erupts to 29,000ft
Fuego volcano in Guatemala erupts to 16,000ft
Reventador volcano in Ecuador erupts to 16,000ft
Planchon Peteroa volcano in Chile erupts to 15,000ft
Manam volcano in Papau New Guinea erupts to 15,000ft
Tenggar Caldera volcano in Indonesia erupts to 10,000ft
Death toll rises in Mozambique as extent of ‘humanitarian castrophe’ from devastating Cyclone Idai becomes clearer
Death toll from Cyclone Idai surpasses 500 in southern Africa
‘Women, babies trapped in trees’ after deadly Mozambique storm
Australia Threatened by Two Tropical Cyclones This Weekend
Cyclone Veronica rapidly intensifies off WA’s Pilbara coast, expected to reach category five
Australia moving 2,000 people from powerful cyclone’s path
Early spring snow, rainstorm to strike northeastern US and may become another ‘bomb cyclone’
Central US to remain underwater for weeks to come as historic river flooding continues
Spring flooding could be ‘unprecedented’ with 200 million Americans at risk
Midwest flooding could be costly: In Nebraska, tab is $1.3 billion and rising with waters
Mass funeral for Papua flood victims as death toll passes 100
Canned air and water-spraying drones: Smog remedies
US judge halts hundreds of drilling projects in groundbreaking climate change ruling
DRC Health Officials Announce New Ebola Case Detected In City Of Nearly 1M
Fentanyl deaths skyrocketed more than 1,000% over six years in the US. Here’s who it’s killing
ADHD drugs can lead to psychosis in some according to new study
Computer scientists create programmable self-assembling DNA
House Democrats have now voted 19 times against protecting born-alive babies
Mississippi Gov. Bryant signs ‘heartbeat bill,’ enacting one of strictest abortion laws in nation
Connecticut Assisted Suicide Bill Would Allow Doctors to Kill Mentally Disabled Patients
Japan Urged to Stop Requiring Sterilization for Altering Gender on ID Cards
Bolsonaro vows to fight gender ideology as Brazil’s president, talks ‘God’s protection’ with Trump
Chick-fil-A responds to controversy over charitable donations, denies seeking out groups with anti-LGBTQ views
Houston Library Officials Apologize after Registered Sex Offender Reads During Drag Time Story Hour
A Shortage of Women in China Has Led to the Trafficking of ‘Brides’ From Myanmar, Says a Report
Catholic Priest Accused Of Groping Texas Woman During Last Rites