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Hamas TV: Muslims to Exterminate the Jews

Though glossed over in major media reporting on the Israel-Gaza confrontation, the Hamas conflict with the Jewish State remains deeply ideological. Hamas’s Al-Aqsa TV broadcast a sermon Friday reaffirming the Hamas ideology that according to Islam, it is Muslim destiny

Hamas TV: Muslims to Exterminate the Jews

GDP Revisions Detail Weak Economy

On Wednesday, the Commerce Department released its advance estimate of 2nd Quarter GDP growth, reporting growth of 4%. The number was higher than economists’ expectations of 3% growth in the quarter. Commerce noted, however, that this advance estimate is subject

GDP Revisions Detail Weak Economy

Stocks Could Rise Another 25 Percent

Stocks may be near record levels but the bull market is not done. Digital technologies permit businesses to use investors’ cash far more efficiently these days, and could easily push up stock prices another 25 percent. Henry Ford had a

Stocks Could Rise Another 25 Percent

Britain's Hammond: Perfect Example of Hypocrisy Towards Israel

Newly-installed British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond criticized Israel on Wednesday for defending itself against Hamas terror, in terms that neatly encapsulated western elites’ hypocrisy towards the State of Israel. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today, Hammond suggested–without evidence–that Israel might have

Britain's Hammond: Perfect Example of Hypocrisy Towards Israel

U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Certain Venezuelans

(Reuters) – The U.S. State Department said on Wednesday it was imposing travel restrictions on “a number of Venezuelan government officials” who it said were involved in human rights abuses. “While we will not publicly identify these individuals because of

U.S. Imposes Travel Restrictions on Certain Venezuelans

European Ransoms 'Now Al-Qaeda's Major Funding'

Al-Qaeda is increasingly funding terror operations thanks to at least $125 million in ransom paid since 2008, largely by European governments to free western hostages, the New York Times reported. The payments totalled $66 million in 2013 alone, according to

European Ransoms 'Now Al-Qaeda's Major Funding'

Ebola Outbreak Could Rage Onward Until October

Thus far, 1,201 people have been infected with the Ebola virus in Africa. Of that number, 672 have died, making this outbreak the largest one in history. American officials estimate that this outbreak will last all the way into October,

Ebola Outbreak Could Rage Onward Until October

Stunning Setback to Obamacare

Obamacare has proven again to be the biggest legislative failure in history, with last week’s ruling that its subsidies are illegal. These subsidies induced some 5 million Americans to sign up for Obamacare, but are prohibited by law as held

Stunning Setback to Obamacare

North Korea Threatens Nuclear Strike on White House

(AFP) A top-ranking North Korean military official has threatened a nuclear strike on the White House and Pentagon after accusing Washington of raising military tensions on the Korean peninsula. The threat came from Hwang Pyong-So, director of the military’s General

North Korea Threatens Nuclear Strike on White House

West African Airline Suspends Flights amid Ebola

LOME, Togo (AP) — The West African airline that transported a passenger sick with Ebola last week says it’s now suspending flights to the two cities hardest hit by the disease. A statement from Asky Airlines said Tuesday that it

West African Airline Suspends Flights amid Ebola

California and Mexico Sign Pact to Fight Climate Change

(Reuters) – California Governor Jerry Brown and Mexican environmental officials signed a pact on Monday aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, an agreement that could eventually expand the market for carbon credits. The six-page memorandum of understanding calls for cooperation

California and Mexico Sign Pact to Fight Climate Change

Islamic State Jihadists Open 'Marriage Bureau'

The Islamic State, which advocates public stoning for adultery, has opened a “marriage bureau” for women who want to wed its fighters in territory they control in Syria and Iraq. The jihadist group’s office is operating from Al-Bab, a town

Islamic State Jihadists Open 'Marriage Bureau'

Georgian Prosecutors Charge Ex-President Saakashvili

(Reuters) – The prosecutor’s office in Georgia has filed criminal charges against former President Mikhail Saakashvili in what the opposition says is a political witch-hunt by the ex-Soviet republic’s new leaders. Dozens of former officials, including a former prime minister,

Georgian Prosecutors Charge Ex-President Saakashvili

Turkey Supporting New "Freedom Flotilla" to Gaza

As Israel conducts its Operation Protective Edge to stop Hamas’ rocket and terror attacks from Gaza, another “Freedom Flotilla” is being organized in Turkey purportedly to bring humanitarian aid to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian coastal enclave–with the protection of the Turkish

Turkey Supporting New "Freedom Flotilla" to Gaza

DC Seeks Stay on Ruling against Handgun Carry Ban

On July 27, the District of Columbia Attorney General’s office said it “will seek a stay” regarding federal Judge Frederick J. Scullin, Jr.’s July 26 ruling striking down D.C.’s ban on carrying handguns in public. Breitbart News reported that Scullin

DC Seeks Stay on Ruling against Handgun Carry Ban

New Mexico Gun Sales Surge from Newtown Till Now

Background checks for gun purchases in New Mexico began surging amid the gun control talk that followed Sandy Hook, and the surge has yet to subside. According Albuquerque’s KOAT 7, following Adam Lanza’s heinous crime at Sandy Hook Elementary and

New Mexico Gun Sales Surge from Newtown Till Now

Russia Lashes Out at New EU Sanctions

The European Union targeted 15 officials and 18 organizations in the latest round of sanctions in response to the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. Russia said the sanctions will hinder any security cooperation between the two entities. “The additional

Russia Lashes Out at New EU Sanctions