'At least 118' killed as two car bombs rip through busy Nigerian bus terminal and market':
Two car bombs exploded at a bustling bus terminal and market in Nigeria's central city of Jos on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people and wounding dozens. 'The exact figure of the dead bodies recovered as of now is 118.' Coordinator for the National Emergency Management Agency said.
The origins of Nigeria's Boko Haram:
Armed group that kidnapped more than 270 school girls has been in conflict with government for 12 years.
One student killed in Cairo University clashes:
An engineering student at Cairo University was shot dead on Tuesday during on-campus clashes between students and the police, state-owned news agency MENA reported.
Travel between Egypt and Libya suspended due to security concerns:
Egyptian police have been told they are to prevent Libyans from crossing Egypt's border and stop Egyptians from traveling to Libya due to the instability there.
Libya unrest: Many fear 'worst is yet to come':
Political tensions are rising in Libya after the government accused renegade general Khalifia Haftar of planning a coup.
US Military Ready To Evacuate Americans From Libya:
The U.S. military has reportedly doubled the number of planes on standby in Italy, to assist in the event of an evacuation of Americans from the U.S. embassy in the troubled Libyan city of Tripoli.
Yeah right!
U.S. does not condone, support Haftar actions in Libya:
The U.S. State Department said on Tuesday it does not support, condone or assist in recent actions by forces loyal to renegade Libyan general Khalifa Haftar, including the attack on Libya's parliament
Khalifa Hifter, the ex-general leading a revolt in Libya, spent years in exile in Northern Virginia:
Hifter, 71, is leading what may be the most serious challenge to the Libyan government since the overthrow of Moammar Gaddafi in 2011. Attacks by Hifter's forces on rival militias in Benghazi and Tripoli in recent days have left more than 70 people dead. Militiamen loyal to him have overrun parliament.
Libya to hold national election on June 25: TV: -
Libya will hold a national parliamentary election on June 25, local television station al Nabaa said on Tuesday, quoting the election commission.
25 killed in Yemen army clashes with rebels: Medics:
Eleven Yemeni soldiers and 14 Huthis rebels were killed Tuesday during clashes in a stronghold of the insurgents in the north of the country, medics said.
Syrian army missile kills 23, activists say:
A missile smashed into their building overnight in the town of Marea, in all killing 13 people, most of them children, Syrian opposition activists said Tuesday.
U.S.-armed rebel group seeks 'all Syrian land occupied by Israel':
One of the militant Syrian rebel groups provided access to advanced U.S. missiles said that it is seeking "the return of all Syrian land occupied by Israel," a stance that could potentially complicate U.S. military support to the armed rebel group.
Bombings, shooting kill 13 people northern in Iraq:
Attacks in Iraq killed 13 people on Tuesday, including off-duty soldiers on their way home, officials said.
White House official: We will work with Palestinian unity government:
A senior official in the White House said the United States would cooperate with a soon-to-be-formed Palestinian unity government, despite Israeli opposition.
Propaganda alert:
Israeli defense official: Iran can break out to nuclear weapons 'very quickly':
Iran's nuclear weapons program remains the top threat to Israeli security, he said, describing the Islamic Republic as a "horrible regime" that threatens to exterminate Israel.
In case you missed it:
U.S. Intel Chief Says Iran Isn't Building Nukes.:
In testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday March 12, 2013, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper reaffirmed what the U.S. intelligence community has been saying for years: Iran has no nuclear weapons program, is not building a nuclear weapon and has not even made a decision to do so.
20 "Taliban militants" killed in various operations:
At least 20 Taliban militants were killed in various military operations conducted by Afghan national security forces in the past 24 hours. Defense ministry spokesman, Gen. Zahir Azimi said
5 Afghan soldiers killed in 24 hours:
Afghan Defense Ministry Spokesman told media that the Afghan soldiers have been "martyred" during improvised explosive device (IED) blast, but didn't disclose the exact location.
China Halts Cybersecurity Cooperation With U.S.:
The U.S. indicted five Chinese military officials yesterday for allegedly stealing trade secrets. China's Foreign Ministry called the U.S. move a "serious violation of the basic norms of international relations," while China's State Internet Information Office likened the U.S. actions to "a thief yelling 'Catch the thief.'"
China summons US envoy over cyber-spying charges, vows retaliation:
China has dismissed all US accusations of industrial cyber-espionage against five of its military officials and published proof that Washington is actually stealing data from China.
Putin arrives in China for two-day visit:
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for joint naval exercises and a meeting with President Xi Jinping as both seek to build ties in the face of Western criticism and territorial disputes.
Russia On the Verge of Closing a $400 Billion Natural Gas Deal with China:
"It's time we reached an agreement with the Chinese on this issue. It is very likely that there will be a contract, which means long-term contracts." It has been in the works for over ten years, with price as the major point of contention.
Russia May Counter Possible Western Sanctions: Medvedev :
"Taking into consideration what these sanctions may mean, obviously we are looking at various scenarios. None of these scenarios is catastrophic for our country's economy, though, of course, some limitations may be quite painful," Medvedev said during an interview with Bloomberg TV.
Russia, China Plan to Expand Payments in National Currencies:
Russia and China are planning to increase the volume of direct payments in mutual trade in their national currencies, according to a joint statement on a new stage of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation signed during high-level talks in Shanghai on Tuesday.
Russia, China to Set Up Bilateral Committee on Investment Cooperation:
"The sides have voiced support for measures on improving the mechanism of regular meetings of the Russian and Chinese heads of government, including establishing a Russian-Chinese committee on investment cooperation at the level of deputy prime ministers"
Russia & China: 'No to sanctions rhetoric, regime change in other countries':
Moscow and Beijing have rejected the imposition of sanctions as political tools and condemned attempts at "encouraging and financing" regime changes in other countries in a joint statement released during President Putin's official visit to China.
Russia defense minister orders troops away from Ukraine border-report:
Russia's defense minister has told troops to return to their permanent bases after military exercises near the border with Ukraine, fulfilling an order from President Vladimir Putin, Interfax news agency reported on Tuesday.
Russia Could Turn Off Gas Supply to Ukraine:
There is every possibility that Russia will turn off gas flows to Ukraine should the country not pay its outstanding debts. "To do otherwise would set a dangerous precedent that bills are optional. No other consumer is entitled to not pay having agreed a price," Powell added.
New Pipeline Avoids Russian Gas Transit Via Ukraine - Medvedev:
The Nord Stream gas pipeline is one of the guarantees of reliable Russian gas delivery to Europe and if the South Stream is launched, then deliveries will no longer depend on the situation in Ukraine, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday.
Ukrainian oligarch backs Kiev rule, urging factory workers to daily strikes:
Tycoon Rinat Akhmetov calls on plant staff to protest over Donetsk separatists as threat rises of militias damaging trade
Thailand: If It Looks Like a Coup, and Smells Like a Coup, It Is a Coup:
Despite military denials, the imposition of martial law across Thailand on Tuesday has been criticized by government supporters as yet another putsch - the last one being the 2006 ousting of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra
Thailand: Military Move is Not a Coup :
It should be noted that the Royal Thai Army's move has in no way forced the current regime from power. The "caretaker government" is still in office.
Assange targetted by FBI probe, US court documents reveal:
Papers released in US legal proceedings have revealed that a "criminal/national security investigation" by the US Department of Justice and FBI probe of WikiLeaks is "a multi-subject investigation" that is still "active and ongoing"
Venezuela to bring complaint against US at UN:
Venezuela vowed Sunday to accuse the United States of meddling in its political crisis at the United Nations and other international organizations.
Dozens of Texas communities with less than 90 days of water:
"I haven't watered since September of last year," Mooneyham said. - Medina Lake, which used to send gentle waves lapping at his backyard dock, has receded more than a mile and a quarter away.
Scientists Fearlessly Create Bizarre Human/Animal Hybrids:
Did you know that scientists are creating cow/human hybrids, pig/human hybrids and even mouse/human hybrids? This is happening every single day in labs all over the western world, but most people have never even heard about it.
Google Self-Driving Car on City Streets : Video -
The Google self-driving car navigates some common scenarios on city streets
Credit Suisse: Guilty, $2.6 Billion Fine, But Avoids Death in U.S. -- UBS Was Luckier:
Credit Suisse-not just a subsidiary but the parent-has plead guilty of conspiring to help Americans evade taxes. Plus, Switzerland's second-largest bank more than triples the $780 million fine UBS paid over similar charges.
JP Morgan exec killed himself in UK building plunge, inquest rules:
JP Morgan technology expert Gabriel Magee, who fell to his death from the U.S. bank's tower in London's Canary Wharf financial district, killed himself, an inquest concluded on Tuesday.
Texas man faces possible life sentence for selling pot brownies:
"I was outraged. I've been doing this 22 years as a lawyer and I've got 10 years as a police officer and I've never seen anything like this before," Jack Holmes, Lavoro's attorney said.
