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Nigeria’s Boko Haram terrorists spread into Cameroon; Major escalation in fighting in Yemen; Israel on alert after Iran confirms its general was killed by Israel

Fox News apologizes for misreporting on ‘no-go zones’ in Europe; Swiss franc revaluation panics East European currency markets; Troops and police spread across Europe, in fear of terror attacks; Thousands in Muslim countries protest cartoon depiction of Mohammed; Barack Obama describes an American advantage over Europe

In a move that some are describing as purely symbolic, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened a preliminary investigation into war crimes committed by Israel during the summer 2014 Gaza war.

Belgium police raided ten locations where it was suspected that home-grown jihadists returning from Syria were planning terror acts. One location was in the town of Verviers, where two suspected terrorists were killed after a shootout, and the others were spread across the capital city Brussels, which is also the capital city of the European Union.

It’s far from certain, but the impending Greek crisis rerun during the next month poses a real threat that Greece might have to leave the eurozone and start printing drachmas again, with the result that bankers and politicians are drawing up contingency plans in case it happens.

France has identified 751 Zones Urbaines Sensibles (ZUS – Sensitive Urban Zones). These are sometimes informally called “no-go zones,” because it’s claimed that they’re almost entire Muslim, self-governing with Sharia law, and where even the police never go.

Criticism is mounting against French officials for not doing more to prevent Wednesday’s terrorist attack by means of closer surveillance of the two brothers who carried out the attack.

Russia is on a long-term holiday that started two weeks ago and ends on Monday, January 12. At that time, the banks and the stock exchange will reopen, and it’s feared that both the ruble and the Moscow stock exchange will fall sharply.

There is already a historic, growing war going on in the Mideast and south Asia, with jihadist Muslims killing thousands of other Muslims every month. This is a growing war, and it’s both ethnic (pitting tribe against tribe) and sectarian (pitting Sunnis against Shias).

It’s Christmas in Bethlehem today (Wednesday). Bethlehem is unique in that it celebrates Christmas three times each year.

In his weekly investors newsletter, investment guru John P. Hussman says that he’s in the camp that believes that “the likelihood of a market loss on the order of 40%, 50% or even 60% in the next few years is quite high.”

In September, the al-Houthi militias moved south and captured Sanaa, the nation’s capital, ousting the Sunni-led government. Since then, they’ve continued to take control of additional mainly Sunni provinces, and it’s now thought that the al-Houthis control about 70% of the army’s capabilities.

Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel has reportedly said that she’s prepared to support Greece leaving the eurozone, and returning its original drachma currency, if Greece abandons the austerity commitments it made in return for the 240 billion euro bailout that has already been paid.

Over an eight-day period, mosques in cities across Sweden — Eslöv, Eskilstuna, and Uppsala — were torched in arson attacks.

In drama on the high seas, the Italian coast guard has rescued two large merchant ships in the Mediterranean, packed with migrants from Syria, Eritrea, and Africa.

No one can seriously doubt that the world has become a much more dangerous place in 2014, and so now is a good time to review the most three most important dangers to watch out for in 2015

Hamas’s popularity within Gaza surged to its highest levels during the summer Gaza War, but is now fading after what was essentially a Hamas defeat in the war.

For the first time, Cameroon’s air force conducted air strikes in support of the army against Boko Haram positions in northern Cameroon, forcing the terrorists to retreat.

There’s a frequently heard complaint that while the mainstream media frequently report on jihadist attacks, they seem to ignore the attacks on Christians.

The Darfur genocide has sometimes been called “Everybody’s favorite African war,” since George Clooney and other movie stars, and politicians like Susan Rice, Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden have all made “Stop the genocide” and “Save Darfur” and “Enough is enough” part of a very stylish and progressive do-good campaign.

Citizens, schools and even whole towns in China are attempting to curb Christmas celebrations amid a backlash against what is seen as the increasing influence of Western culture.

Indians have expressed shock over the brutality of the barbaric massacre that took place on Tuesday in Assam province, in India’s far northeast.

Thousands of Christian pilgrims from around the world crowded into the little town of Bethlehem in the West Bank of the Palestinian territories. Manger Square was decked out in white and yellow lights and a carnival atmosphere, at a time when there are a multitude of things to be sad about.

ISIS urged Muslims in Western countries to kill “in any manner” those involved in a coalition fighting ISIS, singling out the French.

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com US suspected in massive North Korea internet outage UN Security Council discusses North Korean human rights crimes Furor in India over Muslim/Christian conversions to Hindu US suspected in massive North Korea internet outage Kim

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Israel-Palestine struggle moves to the United Nations ISIS executes 100 foreign fighters for trying to flee Syria Reader comments say that Vietnam can defend against China Israel-Palestine struggle moves to the United Nations Sisyphus

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Pakistan declares no more ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Taliban Pakistan ends moratorium on hanging terrorists For the first time, US, Afghanistan and Pakistan will cooperate against Taliban Pakistan declares no more ‘good’ and ‘bad’ Taliban

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Philippines and Vietnam launch military and legal buildup to confront China China’s Achilles’ Heel — the law of the sea China: Vietnam and Philippine militaries are no match for China Philippines and Vietnam launch

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Floating weapons armories present new terrorist threats Stock market continues parabolic climb with high volatility Floating weapons armories present new terrorist threats Weapons storeroom on a floating armoryThe explosion of piracy off the coast

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Germany’s anti-Islam demonstrations become too large to ignore Pakistan Taliban crosses a red line with mass slaughter of army children Pakistan and Australia move from denial to shock Russia’s crisis deepens as ruble falls

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com China: 300 Chinese citizens join ISIS in Iraq and Syria Desperate Russia raises interest rates to 17%, as ruble and oil prices collapse Russia builds a road connecting Dagestan to Georgia China: 300 Chinese

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Lynchings of 43 students revive the Mexican Revolution Oil production to increase despite, or because of, crashing prices Lynchings of 43 students revive the Mexican Revolution Wanted poster for Pancho Villa – March 9,

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Gulf Arab countries reach a ‘historic’ agreement The newfound friendly Arab consanguinity The GCC honeymoon: Pragmatic attitude towards Israel and Iran Gulf Arab countries reach a ‘historic’ agreement Gulf Cooperation Council meeting, December 9

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Stocks plunge again, as economy spirals into deflation Russia may pause military hostilities in Ukraine for the winter Uganda calls for mass Africa pullout from International Criminal Court Stocks plunge again, as economy spirals

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Palestinians threaten to halt security coordination with Israel Palestinian Authority decides on actions following death of Ziad Abu Ain Palestinians threaten to halt security coordination with Israel Funeral for Ziad Abu Ain in Ramallah

This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com No World View column yesterday Russia deploys nuclear capable missiles into occupied Crimea UN says nations should make saving migrants’ lives the highest priority Wall Street sell-off deepens as oil prices plummet No World