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Tom Feeley
At least 27 dead in Sudan fuel subsidy protests: medical source:
At
least 27 people have been killed in protests in Khartoum over fuel
subsidy cuts announced by President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, a medical
source said on Thursday, in the worst outbreak of unrest in Sudan's
capital in years.
Prepare for blood, says al-Shabaab chief:
In
an audio posted on an al-Shabaab-linked website, Ahmed Godane, also
known as Mukhtar Abu al-Zubayr, said the attack was in retaliation for
Kenya's incursion in October 2011 into southern Somalia to crush the
insurgents.
Scott Horton: U.S. Government to Blame for Somalia's Misery: Op-Ed:
Even
in the midst of the global economic crisis, there is enough wealth in
the world that it is an outrage so many should die of such extreme
poverty and deprivation
Mali says Sahel needs rapid reaction force to fight Islamists:
Attacks
in Niger, growing instability in southern Libya and clashes between
Tunisian government troops and Islamist militants have shown how
al-Qaeda-linked rebels have taken advantage of a security vacuum in the
region since French-led forces intervened in Mali earlier this year to
oust them.
From riches to rags:
Libya seeks its first loans:
Libya,
holder of Africa's largest crude reserves, is weighing its first bank
loans as the Opec member seeks financing to more than double refining
and expand chemical production, in projects forecast to cost $60
billion.
Bomb attacks at markets in, near Baghdad kill 23:
Bombs
ripped through outdoor markets in and near Baghdad on Thursday,
killing at least 23 people and wounding dozens, the latest in a deadly
wave that has hit Iraq in recent months, officials said.
Iraqi woman killed when mortar shell hits Iraqi Consulate in Damascus:
An
Iraqi woman died and several others were injured Thursday when a
mortar shell hit the Iraqi Consulate in Damascus Thursday, Syrian
state-run media reported.
Desperate Syrian refugees beg on Yemen streets:
"There
is nowhere else to go to now. We're begging on the streets," said
Mustafa, who, dressed in black from head to toe, stationed herself at
one of Sanaa's main thoroughfares hoping cars would slow down to give
her a few Yemeni riyals.
U.N. diplomats: Apparent deal on Syria resolution:
The
five permanent members of the divided Security Council appear to have
reached agreement on a resolution to require Syria to dismantle its
chemical weapons stockpiles, U.N. diplomats said Thursday.
US Syria plans face setback as key rebels break from coalition:
Some
of Syria's most effective rebel forces, including at least three that
previously were aligned with the U.S.-backed rebel command, have formed
a new alliance with an al Qaida affiliate, a development that
undermines Obama administration efforts to build up Syria's moderate
opposition
Al Qaeda-Linked Syria Group Enjoying USAID? You've Got to See This to Believe It:
This
appears to prove all the concerns among U.S. lawmakers and analysts
that aid to the Syrian rebels could end up in the hands of Al Qaeda.
Assad: We have weapons that could blindside Israel:"
Syria
has deterrent weapons, more advanced than anything in its chemical
arsenal, that could blindside Israel in mere moments, Syrian President
Bashar Assad claimed Thursday.
Iran nuclear: Kerry and Zarif meet at the UN:
The highest-level talks on Iran's nuclear programme for at least six years have been held at the United Nations in New York.
Rohani: Israel must join non-nuclear treaty:
Iranian
president says Israel must join Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons. 'No nation should possess nuclear weapons,' he adds
Rouhani sees a nuclear deal in 3 months:
Rouhani
stressed that he is "fully empowered to finalize the nuclear talks" by
Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, a claim confirmed by Western
intelligence reports.
16 "Militants" Killed in Joint Afghan Operations within Day:
Sixteen
Taliban militants were killed in a series of joint operations carried
out by the Afghan forces and the NATO-led coalition troops since early
Wednesday, said the country's Interior Ministry on Thursday morning.
US-Led Occupation Force Trooper Killed in Insider Attack in Afghanistan:
Afghan
officials say the attack was carried out on Thursday, when the soldier
turned his gun on his NATO trainers in a military base in the province
of Paktia, press tv reported.
Fukushima's Worst-Case Scenarios:
Much
of what you've heard about the nuclear accident is wrong. The true
story of what happened at Fukushima is not exactly suitable for a
horror movie, but it is mind-boggling in its own way.
Special Forces Reserve Union calls for coup in Greece:
The
union of reservist soldiers in Greece made a plea to the Greek
government to step down and make way for the establishment of a
national unity assembly on their official blog page last night. The
statement, which lists a total of 15 demands, called on the Greek
people to unite with the army in order to bring down the current
coalition.
Venezuela's leader Maduro blames axed UN trip on 'plot':
"When
I got into Vancouver I evaluated the intelligence which we received
from several sources. "I decided then and there to continue back to
Caracas and drop the New York trip to protect a key goal: safeguarding
my physical integrity, protecting my life," he said.
NSA planted bugs at Indian missions in D.C., U.N.:
The
Permanent Mission of India at the United Nations and the embassy in
Washington, DC - were targets of such sophisticated bugs implanted by
the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) that entire computer hard disks
might have been copied by the American agency.
US websites should inform EU citizens about NSA surveillance, says report:
All
existing data sharing agreements between Europe and the US should be
revoked, and US web site providers should prominently inform European
citizens that their data may be subject to government surveillance,
according to the recommendations of a briefing report for the European
Parliament.
Surveillance Reform Package Ends Bulk Collection Of Phone Records;
A
bipartisan group of lawmakers have introduced legislation to reform
domestic surveillance laws. The Intelligence Oversight and Surveillance
Reform Act will prohibit bulk collection of Americans' records, shield
Americans from warrantless searches of their communications.
US intelligence chiefs lobby to prevent Congress curbing surveillance powers:
NSA director and director of national intelligence to appear before Senate committee a day after senators propose reform bill
Declassified NSA files show agency spied on Muhammad Ali and MLK:
Operation
Minaret set up in 1960s to monitor anti-Vietnam critics, branded
'disreputable if not outright illegal' by NSA itself
"Stun Cuffs" The New Shock Collar For The Sheeple : Video -
What
is scary about this new technology is the incredible potential for
abuse, since the mere press of a button will administer 80,000 volts
through the wearers body
U.S. to exhaust borrowing capacity by October 17: Treasury: -
U.S.
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew warned Congress on Wednesday that the
United States would exhaust its borrowing capacity no later than
October 17, at which point it would have only about $30 billion in cash
on hand.
The Fed's 'hidden agenda' behind money-printing:
How
would you feel if you knew that almost all of the money you pay in
personal income tax went to pay just one bill, the interest on the
debt? Chances are, you and millions of Americans would find that
completely unacceptable and indeed they should.
JPMorgan in talks to settle government probes for $11 billion: sources:
JPMorgan
Chase & Co is in talks with government officials to settle federal
and state mortgage probes for $11 billion, two people familiar with
the matter said on Wednesday.
Wal-Mart Cutting Orders as Unsold Merchandise Piles Up:
Wal-Mart
Stores Inc. (WMT) is cutting orders it places with suppliers this
quarter and next to address rising inventory the company flagged in
last month's earnings report.
Food Stamp Growth 75X Greater than Job Creation:
"For Every Person Added to Jobs Rolls Since January 2009, 75 People Added To Food Stamp Rolls."
