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Earthquakes:

Powerful 6.5 earthquake strikes off the coast of Northern California.

Powerful magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits off Northern California coast

Although the quake was felt on land, it appears it was far enough off shore so that significant damage to the area was avoided.

 

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Earthquakes:

Huge 8.0 earthquake strikes in the area of the Solomon Islands.

8.0 earthquake shakes areas near the Solomon Islands

 

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Earthquakes:

Huge 8.0 earthquake strikes in the area of the Solomon Islands.

8.0 earthquake shakes areas near the Solomon Islands

Tsunami warning issued for the area. The 8.0 May have been downdraded to 7.7 (seeing different reports).

Tsunami warnings after 8.0 quake strikes off Solomon Islands’ coast

 

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Earthquakes:

Very strong Magnitude 6.9 earthquake strikes in the area of The Solomon Islands. Possibly an aftershock from yesterday's 7.8 magnitude earthquake.

Earthquake measuring 6.9 strikes off Solomon Islands - USGS

 

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Earthquakes:

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hit Papua New Guinea area.

Arawa, Papua New Guinea 6.1M Earthquake, Saturday Dec. 10 2016

 

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Earth calamities and Rumors of war

 

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U.S. senators say Saudi crown prince has gone 'full gangster'

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Retired General John Abizaid, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to Saudi Arabia, defended the U.S.-Saudi relationship on Wednesday as lawmakers accused the kingdom of a litany of misdeeds and criticized its crown prince as going “full gangster.”

Army chief asks troops along Pakistan border to remain prepared to deal with any situation

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has directed army personnel deployed along the border with Pakistan to remain prepared for all eventualities in close coordination with the Indian Air Force, officials said.

North Korea’s satellite launch facility ‘resumes normal operations’

Photos released earlier this week suggested that North Korea was rebuilding the Sohae Satellite Launching Station, but photos released on Thursday indicate that the work continued and the site may now be operational, according to the North Korea monitoring project 38 North.

Jammu attack: One killed and at least 30 injured after grenade blast at bus station near Pakistan border

Authorities called for calm following the explosion on Thursday morning, which comes weeks after a Pakistan-based militant group killed 40 Indian paramilitary police in Kashmir.

U.S. Says Chinese Military Activity Is Rising in the Disputed South China Sea

“It’s building, it’s not reducing in any sense of the word,” Davidson told reporters on Thursday in Singapore when asked about China’s military activities in the South China Sea. “There has been more activity with ships, fighters and bombers over the last year than in previous years, absolutely.”

Worldwide earthquakes over the past 7 days, 4.5 magnitude and above:

 

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U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began

U.S. deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide hit highest level since record-keeping began

The number of deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide in 2017 hit the highest level since federal data collection started in 1999, according to an analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data by two public health nonprofits.

The national rate for deaths from alcohol, drugs and suicide rose from 43.9 to 46.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2017, a 6 percent increase, the Trust for America's Health and the Well Being Trust reported Tuesday. That was a slower increase than in the previous two years, but it was greater than the 4 percent average annual increase since 1999.

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Imminent Return of the Red Heifer: Fact and Fiction

Two New Red Heifer Candidates

After years of hard work and preparation, the rabbi charged with overseeing the red heifer claims that this Biblical commandment is on the verge of reappearing. Rabbi Azariah Ariel goes on record, explaining how the return of this ritual of purification will, and will not, change our lives.

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Members of Congress Read Pro-Transgender 'Kids' Book on House Floor

Members of Congress Read Pro-Transgender 'Kids' Book on House Floor

As part of the Human Rights Campaign's annual event, the "Jazz and Friends National Day of School and Community Readings," two members of Congress read the pro-transgender "kids" book I Am Jazz on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Feb. 28.

I Am Jazz is written by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings, the latter a teen transgender woman (a biological boy pretending to be a girl) who stars in the TLC reality show "I Am Jazz." Jennings also appears in commercials for Johnson & Johnson "Clean & Clear," and the Tonner Doll Company has released a Jazz action-figure transgender doll.

ANALYSIS: Has the final battle for Jerusalem begun?

ANALYSIS: Has the final battle for Jerusalem begun?

“The Silent Intifada” read a headline above an article on this news site Thursday about recent Palestinian Arab terror attacks in Israel.

The article dealt with a report made by the Boomerang Fighting for Israel group mentioned that since the beginning of 2019 there have been 360 terror attacks against Israelis, among them shooting- and car ramming attacks.

The recent increase in Arab terror in Judea and Samaria, as well as Gaza, is related to a new crisis over Muslim control over the Temple Mount, where Muslims seized the Golden Gate area at the end of February - but has other root causes as well.

 

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Syria vows to attack Israel unless it withdraws from the Golan Heights
Syria vows to attack Israel unless it withdraws from the Golan Heights

Syria vowed to attack Israel unless it withdraws from the Golan Heights in an official warning given to head of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization [UNTSO) Kristin Lund by Syrian deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, World Israel News reported on Thursday.

The U.S. peace plan will divide Jerusalem - Saudi reporter
The U.S. peace plan will divide Jerusalem - Saudi reporter

EXCLUSIVE : Israeli FM has heard that part of the new US-sponsored peace initiative centers on division of the Old City of Jerusalem. The Old City will be divided in half: Arab & Christian quarters will go to PA, while Jewish & Armenian quarters will fall under Israeli control.

Venezuela hit by major blackout, government blames 'sabotage'
Venezuela hit by major blackout, government blames 'sabotage' | Reuters

CARACAS (Reuters) - A major power outage hit crisis-stricken Venezuela on Thursday, according to Reuters witnesses, a problem the government of President Nicolas Maduro quickly blamed on “sabotage” at a hydroelectric dam that provides much of the country’s power.

Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Provides Moral Cover For Abortion On ‘The View’
http://thefederalist.com/2017/11/06/hillsong-pastor-carl-lentz-provides-moral-cover-abortion-view/

Simultaneously, Hillsong Church NYC mega-pastor Carl Lentz had a platform from which to speak in their defense while a guest on “The View.” He refused to do so. In fact, he took the opportunity to suggest that their deaths can in some cases be justified and that the people killing them should continue living according to their own convictions.

Tensions remain over ‘Gate of Mercy’ in Jerusalem, but no clashes reported
Tensions remain over ‘Gate of Mercy’ in Jerusalem, but no clashes reporte

Hundreds of police were deployed around the Old City on Friday as thousands gathered for Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa mosque. The prayers came amid heightened tensions over Muslim prayers inside the Gate of Mercy and calls by Islamic leaders to protest on the Temple Mount.

Palestinian protestors clash with IDF forces along security force
Palestinian protestors clash with IDF forces along Gaza Strip border

Thousands of Palestinians clashed with IDF forces on Friday afternoon during what they call 'March of Return,' IDF forces were assaulted with rocks and over 50 explosive devices.

Space Launch Would Violate North Korean Commitments to U.S., Official Warns
Space Launch Would Violate North Korean Commitments to U.S., Official Warns

A week after a fruitless meeting in Vietnam with Mr. Kim, the North Korean leader, Mr. Trump attempted to avoid sounding very concerned about satellite evidence that Pyongyang was reactivating the launch site. Analysts believe that restoring the site is one of several steps Mr. Kim is taking to gain leverage as Mr. Trump demands a complete dismantlement of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

U.S. February job growth weakest in nearly one and a half years
U.S. February job growth weakest in nearly one and a half years | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. employment growth almost stalled in February, with the economy creating only 20,000 jobs, adding to signs of a sharp slowdown in economic activity in the first quarter.

Wall Street falls for fifth day on weak jobs data, global growth worries
Wall Street falls for fifth day on weak jobs data, global growth worries | Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. stocks were on pace for their fifth day of losses on Friday, after weak U.S. jobs data in February added to concerns over cooling global growth that was sparked by a sharp fall in China’s exports and a prolonged slowdown in the eurozone.

Big anti-Bouteflika protest fills Algerian capital
Big anti-Bouteflika protest fills Algerian capital | Reuters

ALGIERS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Algerians packed central Algiers to capacity on Friday to challenge President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s 20-year-old rule in the biggest protests in the capital in 28 years.

Germany won't classify Iran ally Hezbollah as terrorist: Spiegel
Germany won't classify Iran ally Hezbollah as terrorist: Spiegel | Reuters

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will not follow Britain’s lead in declaring Iran-backed Hezbollah a terrorist organization, a senior official was quoted as saying on Friday, a decision that may fuel tensions with Saudi Arabia and the United States.

U.S. urges U.N. to restore tough missile restrictions on Iran after tests
U.S. urges U.N. to restore tough missile restrictions on Iran after tests | Reuters

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States accused Iran on Thursday of defying a U.N. Security Council resolution with one ballistic missile test and two satellite launches since December and urged the council to “bring back tougher international restrictions” on Tehran.

 

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Venezuela power cuts: Blackouts continue as protests loom
Venezuela blackout continues as protests loom

A widespread power cut affecting much of Venezuela has continued throughout Friday ahead of planned protests on Saturday.

Israeli Aircrafts Attack Hamas Targets in Gaza After Projectile Fired Into Israel
Israeli aircrafts attack Hamas targets in Gaza after projectile fired into Israel

Israeli aircrafts attacked Friday overnight several targets in the Gaza Strip, hours after a projectile was fired from Gaza at Israel, the Israeli military said, following a day of clashes along the border.

Activity At 2nd North Korean Missile Site Indicates Possible Launch Preparations
Activity At 2nd North Korean Missile Site Indicates Possible Launch Preparations

Commercial satellite imagery of a facility near Pyongyang suggests that North Korea is preparing to launch a missile or space rocket in the near future.

Venezuela buckles under massive power, communications outage
Venezuela buckles under massive power, communications outage

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuela’s worst power and communications outage on Friday deepened a sense of isolation and decay, endangering hospital patients, forcing schools and businesses to close and cutting people off from their families, friends and the outside world.

While electricity returned to some parts of Caracas nearly 24 hours after lights, phones and the internet stopped working, several other populous cities remained in the dark as evening approached.

Analysis // The Assad Regime Won Syria's Civil War. Can It Survive an Israeli Attack?
Can Assad's regime survive an Israeli attack?

The Syrian conflict has triggered Israel's primal fear: the threat of an entrenched Iranian presence on its borders. If a resurgent, unreliable Russia doesn't step in, then Assad and his army will be Israel's first targets

 

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Netanyahu to Hamas: Don't test us
Netanyahu to Hamas: Don't test us

With tensions again on the rise in the South, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated at Sunday's weekly cabinet meeting that a major IDF operation in Gaza is not off the table, warning Hamas: “Do not test us.”

Venezuela's Guaido calls for nationwide march on Caracas
Venezuela's Guaido calls for nationwide march on Caracas

CARACAS, VENEZUELA (AFP) - Venezuela's opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday (March 9) announced a nationwide march on Caracas as thousands of people took to the capital's streets to crank up the pressure on beleaguered President Nicolas Maduro.

New York City is edging toward financial disaster, experts warn
https://nypost.com/2019/03/09/new-york-city-is-edging-toward-financial-disaster-experts-warn/

New York City is careening closer to all-out financial bankruptcy for the first time since Mayor Abraham Beame ran the city more than 40 years ago, experts say.

South Africa ‘in the process’ of downgrading Israel embassy, president says
South Africa ‘in the process’ of downgrading Israel embassy, president says

South Africa’s government is “in the process” of downgrading its embassy in Israel and is working on “the modalities” of such a move, the country’s president has said, while at the same time noting Pretoria’s desire to engage with both sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Cyber defense officials meet parties, pollsters to counter hacker threat
Cyber defense officials meet parties, pollsters to counter hacker threat

Israel’s National Cyber Directorate is working closely with the country’s pollsters and political parties to help them stave off efforts to manipulate the results of the April 9 elections.

Iran demands Pakistan act ‘decisively against terrorists’ after February attack
Iran demands Pakistan act ‘decisively against terrorists’ after February attack

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has demanded Pakistan act “decisively against anti-Iranian terrorists” in a phone call with the country’s premier, Tehran said, a month after a bloody attack on security forces.

Netanyahu warns Hamas: Don’t count on elections preventing major Gaza operation
Netanyahu warns Hamas: Don’t count on elections preventing major Gaza operation

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip should not assume that Israel won’t respond to their recent attacks with a major military operation in the territory just because of approaching elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday, warning that the country will do whatever is necessary to restore security to southern communities.

At least a dozen UN-affiliated personnel killed in Ethiopian crash
At least a dozen UN-affiliated personnel killed in Ethiopian crash

Authorities said 157 people were killed when the Boeing 737 crashed shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa on a flight to Nairobi, where the UN conference was being held. Two Israelis were among the dead in the crash.

U.S.-backed Syrian force attacks Islamic State enclave
U.S.-backed Syrian force attacks Islamic State enclave | Reuters

BAGHOUZ, Syria (Reuters) - U.S.-backed Syrian forces launched an assault against the final Islamic State enclave in eastern Syria on Sunday, aiming to wipe out the last vestige of its self-declared “caliphate” that once spanned a third of Iraq and Syria.

Despite pressure, Venezuela's Maduro seems set on staying put: U.S. envoy
Despite pressure, Venezuela's Maduro seems set on staying put: U.S. envoy | Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - There are no signs that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is open to negotiations to end the political impasse with opposition leader Juan Guaido, Washington’s envoy for Venezuela said.

'Brexit in peril' as PM May faces heavy defeat
'Brexit in peril' as PM May faces heavy defeat | Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Brexit could be reversed if lawmakers reject the government’s exit deal, British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Sunday after two major eurosceptic factions in parliament warned that Prime Minister Theresa May was facing a heavy defeat.

 

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Netanyahu: Israel in close contact with 6 Arab countries
Netanyahu: Israel in close contact with 6 Arab countries

Jerusalem is currently in contact with “half a dozen important Arab and Muslim countries that until recently were hostile to Israel," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.

Netanyahu said that these developing ties are an “important message for the vision of peace – peace through strength.”

'This Is Going To End Ugly': Venezuela's Power Outage Drags On
'This Is Going To End Ugly': Venezuela's Power Outage Drags On

Venezuela has been in the grip of a crippling blackout for four days — and the humanitarian situation there is growing increasingly dire.

US withdrawing remaining staff from embassy in Venezuela
US withdrawing remaining staff from embassy in Venezuela

The remaining diplomatic staff at the American embassy in Venezuela will be withdrawn by the end of the week, the United States announced late Monday night, citing the ongoing and deteriorating political and humanitarian conditions in the South American nation.

Martin Indyk: Golan does not belong to Israel even with US recognition
Martin Indyk: Golan does not belong to Israel even with US recognition

A former US special Middle East envoy under Obama, Indyk joked he’s willing to wager a ‘Yarden Mount Hermon wine’ that Arab states won’t accept such a move.

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets with U.S. peace team to discuss its plan
Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets with U.S. peace team to discuss its plan

The 45-minute meeting took place at the Jordanian ambassador's residence and briefly touched on the administration's upcoming effort to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

 

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Hamas forces attack protesters demonstrating its organization- Report
Hamas forces attack protesters demonstrating its organization- Report

Fatah's Facebook page reported that Hamas security forces attacked civilian demonstrators in Deir al-Balah, who oppose Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.

U.S. changes from "Israeli-occupied" Golan Heights to "Israeli-controlled"
U.S. changes from "Israeli-occupied" Golan Heights to "Israeli-controlled"

The US State Department changed its usual description of the Golan Heights from "Israeli-occupied" to "Israeli-controlled" in an annual global human rights report released on Wednesday.

Pompeo says all U.S. diplomats have left Venezuela
Pompeo says all U.S. diplomats have left Venezuela

WASHINGTON - All American diplomats remaining in Venezuela left the country on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, amid a political crisis over the legitimacy of President Nicolas Maduro's 2018 re-election.

Rocket sirens sound in Tel Aviv, Gush Dan
Two rockets fired at Tel Aviv, Iron Dome intercepts one

Two rockets were fired towards central Israel on Thursday evening, with at least two loud explosions heard, the first time sirens were activated in Tel Aviv since the last war with Gaza in 2014.

This could escalate; I'm watching this situation closely.


50 Iranian drones conduct massive 'way to Jerusalem' exercise - report
50 Iranian drones conduct massive 'way to Jerusalem' exercise - report

Iran’s Defense Ministry announced on Thursday that it had launched a massive exercise involving 50 drones that are based on a US Sentinel drone the Iranians captured in 2011. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was the strongest exercise of its kind to date.

Politicians warn Gaza's terror organizations after rockets fired at Tel Aviv
Politicians warn terror organizations after rockets fired at Tel Aiv

Politicians from Israel and abroad warned Gaza's terrorist organizations after two rockets were fired Thursday night at Tel Aviv.

Pro-Hezbollah and Iran regime media celebrate rockets over Tel Aviv
Pro-Hezbollah and Iran regime media celebrate rockets over Tel Aviv

Pro-Hezbollah and pro-Iran regime media and social media account lit up on Thursday night as reports of Iron Dome intercepting missiles over Tel Aviv spread online. It indicates the close attention paid to tensions in Israel between Israel and terrorist groups in Gaza.

Venezuela turns the lights back on as power is restored, but access to uncontaminated water is critical
Venezuela turns the lights back on as power is restored, but access to uncontaminated water is critical

The blackout worsened the quality of drinkable water in the country, with many residents reporting what appeared to be oil-contaminated black water coming out of their taps.

Pakistan air force, army on high alert; lines border with F-16 fighters, troops
Pakistan air force, army on high alert; lines border with F-16 fighters, troops

Two weeks after India’s air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is on full operational alert with an entire squadron of F-16 fighters deployed along its eastern front.

Pakistani jets went supersonic while flying over PoK last night, India on alert
Pakistani jets went supersonic while flying over PoK last night, India on alert

POONCH: Two Pakistani fighters were detected on Tuesday night going supersonic 10 kms from the Line of Control (LoC) within the territory of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in Poonch sector, following which India has put its air defence systems on high alert, government sources said on Wednesday.

 

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This could escalate; I'm watching this situation closely.

Maybe after the election next month.

 

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Maybe after the election next month.

That's a definite possibility. I've also heard that Netanyahu is under pressure to start a war before the elections, otherwise he won't be able to keep his position afterward. I'm not sure if he would resort to that, but either way a war could break out very soon.

This latest attack on Tel Aviv was quite the surprise for the IDF - they had no prior intelligence that such a provocation would take place. Especially on the highly populated city of Tel Aviv; usually the Israeli communities near Gaza are targeted. Supposedly, the last time this occurred was back in 2014. None of the Gaza factions have claimed responsibility for this latest attack, however Israel has promised a strong response in Gaza, which should be taking place shortly. No official sources on that yet.

ELINT News (@ELINTNews) 30 minutes ago:
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#BREAKING: Israel has made the decision and will respond with great force against the Gaza Strip tonight- Israel Channel 13

 

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Found a couple sources regarding the recent Gaza / Israel escalation:

IDF strikes Gaza in retaliation to rocket launch at Tel Aviv
IDF strikes Gaza in retaliation to rocket launch at Tel Aviv

The IDF began striking targets in Gaza on Thursday night in retaliation to two rockets fired at Tel Aviv earlier,IDF spokesperson said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting at the Kiriya in Tel Aviv just after the attack on Tel Aviv to discuss Israel's response.

Bennett: The time has come to defeat Hamas
Bennett: The time has come to defeat Hamas - Israel National News

"The time has come to defeat Hamas and eliminate its leaders, I am calling on the prime minister to convene the cabinet and to force the IDF to present a plan for the destruction of Hamas."

 

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Christchurch shootings leave 49 people dead after two mosque attacks. Here's what we know
ps://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-15/christchurch-shootings-what-we-know/10904982

Forty-nine people have been killed in shootings at two separate mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

One man has been charged with murder and three others are in custody. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed one of them is Australian.

 

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