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A Bunch Of Folks Are Passing Around This Hoax Video Of A Bird Pooping On Vladimir Putin

Actor Judd Nelson, 55, forced confirm alive well rumors swept internet Sunday morning died overnight. Nelson's 'death' reported Foxnews.es, hoax website affiliation television news network. The fake story claimed actor, best known roles 80's classics The Breakfast Club St. Elmo’s Fire, found dead Saturday night Sierra Towers, West Hollywood condominium block. I'm alive! Judd Nelson, 55, poses front page today's L.A. Times confirm alive despite internet rumors circulating death Nelson made big time role John 'The Criminal' Bender The Breakfast Club, left, recent years starred TV shows including Two And A Half Men By Sunday morning Nelson’s name become trending topic Facebook agent prompted issue denial. Gregg Klein even issued photo actor holding copy Sunday's L.A. Times along note, ‘Reports Judd Nelson's death accurate please see attached photo.’ It known fake reports emerged. Nelson's longtime manager Jean-Pierre Henraux told Times actor doesn’t even live reported address. Nelson, top, starred The Breakfast Club, 1985 coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, directed John Hughes Nelson rose fame mid-1980's member Brat Pack, group young actors broke though time also included likes Rob Lowe, far left, Andrew McCarthy, far right, Demi Moore, third left Nelson rose fame mid-1980's member Brat Pack, group young actors broke though time also including likes Rob Lowe, Andrew McCarthy Demi Moore. Nelson's film career dried 1990's recent years found work TV shows including CSI Two And A Half Men. The actor also signed voice Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime live action movie Transformers 5, previously voiced character The Transformers: The Movie Transformers: Animated. Nelson's 'death' reported Foxnews.es, hoax website affiliation television news network

David Haines Beheaded By ISIS, Execution Video Contains Threats Against UK: Reports

Four bodies found suspected massacre site missing students.

This Is a Truly Horrifying Story About a Spider

While US Vogue offices moving 1 World Trade Center New York City, Anna Wintour may making transition anytime soon. A Vogue employee told Gawker new offices infested rats. And problem apparently bad editor-in-chief reportedly refusing enter premises. Wintour, 65, allegedly informed staffers vermin must removed clicks dainty heels new home. Scroll video New digs, big problem: While US Vogue offices moving 1 World Trade Center New York City, Anna Wintour may making transition anytime soon Vogue, however, scheduled move 1 World Trader Center new year, giving ample time removal rodents. The staff member told Gawker pressing dilemma facing fashion: 'A serious concern (laughable I guess makes sense) clothing could get nibbled through.' The timing infestation comes Vogue created online campaign advertising move new offices: 'Batten hatches, lower Manhattan, we're coming you.' That's one famous mover: The Instagram feed Conde Nast owned publication showed rapper Will.i.am carrying boxes The Instagram feed Conde Nast owned publication showed rapper Will.i.am carrying boxes them. Meanwhile, Wintour defended decision put Kim Kardashian Kanye West April cover Vogue, appears suggesting choice 'tasteless'. According Fashionista, magazine editor said: 'I think remain deeply tasteful put deeply tasteful people cover, would rather boring magazine!' Day life: The publication tongue cheek moving process She added even beginning, Vogue never pleasing everyone. 'The first celebrity I put cover Vogue Madonna, considered completely controversial time, too,' explained. 'It's long time ago probably one remembers, controversial figure. Now part establishment.' Ms Wintour, 65, went say Vogue reflect modern culture - even provocative figures within - 'nobody would talk us. It's important people talk us.'

Kurds fear Isis use of chemical weapon in Kobani

Chinese people given state advice adoption English sounding names – urged avoid make sound like “stripper” instead opt ones imply bearer “a fancy conservative family”. A report published website CCTV, state broadcaster, offered readers practical advice selection Western-style name, rite passage young Chinese. “Take heed,” article said. “English names come different connotations…A name come 'feeling’ idea sort person are.” Names “with distinct feeling Britishness” Elizabeth, William Catherine considered “safe” article, illustrated picture Royal family. But other, less desirable name types also listed, derived “suggestive” foods Candy, Lolly Sugar “typically thought 'non-smart girl’ names, 'stripper’ names.” Picking distinctive name world leader celebrity Obama Madonna, religious figure (“Satan”), advised. In discussion article Observer, news portal, one user suggested tradition could short-lived. “Why get English name?” Xiao Weixia wrote. “Just wait, everyone get Chinese name future.”

Islamic State reports youngest jihadist 'martyred' in battle

Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says Islamic State militants entering U.S. southern border. Johnson responding claim made Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., least 10 Islamic State operatives detained trying come Mexico. “We credible, specific intelligence effect,” Johnson said CNN Wednesday evening militants also known ISIS. “And I look intelligence reports overseas southern border intelligence community virtually every day, numerous times day, lookout something nature. So, I’d say American public we’re vigilant looking individuals suspicion may crossing border.” Johnson never mentioned Hunter name, called lawmakers act responsibly frighten Americans. “Let’s unduly create fear anxiety American public passing speculation rumor,” Johnson said. The group Judicial Watch reported late Wednesday four “Islamic terrorists” seized along southern border within 36 hours. Hunter said interview Fox News Tuesday "at least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas."

Woman detained in Lebanon is not Isis leader’s wife, says Iraq

There shooting War Memorial Parliament Hill. Unconfirmed reports say soldier shot.

Iraqi and Kurdish media reports cases of Ebola among Islamic State fighters in Mosul

Hundreds dog-lovers Britain, U.S., Canada even Philippines offered re-home pet found abandoned train station suitcase. Kai Shar-Pei crossbreed popular dog Scottish SPCA's history found tied railings outside Ayr station Friday case containing toy, bowl, food pillow. The two-year-old well charity's rehoming centre Glasgow, staff 100 phone calls 80 e-mails offering new home. Scroll video Lonely: Kai Shar-Pei crossbreed found Ayr station toy, food bowl suitcase Staff face days work whittle flood applications find Kai one new owner poignant photos went viral. Assistant manager Katrina Cavanagh said: 'We've offers America, Philippines, Canada England we're trying work way them. 'We've good responses past scale. We've never offers side world before. 'What we're saying people fill questionnaire, Anna manager I wee look through, whittle make decision. It'll hard we'll get there. 'We can't believe big became, then, every day get dog abandoned suitcase.' Kai compared Paddington bear ordeal, prompted investigation animal welfare charity. Until complete, handed new family, could time adopted. He may also need surgery entropions, inward-curling eyelids, charity pay for. Ms Cavanagh added: 'He's loved attention. He's kennel many times filmed picture taken. He's happy boy he's behaved perfectly. 'We're also seeing boost donations. A lot people come person mentioned him.' Animal welfare experts warned owners could face lifetime ban keeping animals 'cruel' incident. Scottish SPCA inspector Stewart Taylor said: 'The dog microchipped able find name Kai. Cared for: Station staff looked Kai Scottish SPCA arrived scene Friday 'We contacted owner registered microchip, stated sold Kai Gumtree 2013. Unfortunately could tell us address person bought him. 'This case highlights potential consequences selling animal online, often leads impulse buying pets people know little about. 'Regardless fact Kai left belongings, still cruel incident keen identify person responsible. 'If anyone help would ask get touch soon possible. 'Kai around two three years old lovely dog nice nature. We look find permanent loving home.' Station staff looked Kai Scottish SPCA arrived scene Friday. Abandoning animal offence Animal Health Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006. Anyone found guilty banned keeping animals fixed period life.

Macaulay Culkin Hasn’t Died Despite What Everyone Is Saying On Facebook

This it! Don't get scared now!...because Kevin McCallister alive well, folks! Days Twittersphere blew reports "Home Alone" actor Macaulay Culkin passed away, reps former child star said news alleged death simply hoax. Home Alone Hey, first time he's plagued rumors! A similar situation occurred back April. His reps — like time — dismissed claims. Don't worry, MC! These nine stars boat. Scroll see hilariously reacted news "deaths." Macaulay's reps spoke The Hollywood Reporter.

New York City Plans to End Arrests for Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

New York City—a generally liberal city whose marijuana laws remained notoriously strict even drug policies reformed areas country—may begin instructing police officers issue tickets individuals found possession marijuana rather arresting them. The New York Times' Joseph Goldstein scoop: People found small amounts marijuana would issued court summonses allowed continue way without handcuffed taken station houses fingerprinting. The change would remake way police New York City handle common drug offenses would represent Mayor Bill de Blasio’s significant effort since taking office address enduring effects department’s excessive stop-and-frisk practices. Key questions policy remain unanswered, Times reports, including whether public use marijuana treated possession whether marijuana tickets recorded citizens' criminal records.

This Letter To Parents From A 1970s Lego Set Contains An Important Message For Gender Equality

Reporting Telegraph states US drones hunting al-Baghdadi.

That's one way to get through security! Frustrated traveller strips completely NAKED at airport to pass through metal detectors

Durex denies rumors ‘pumpkin spice’ flavored condom. Oh gourd hoax! The arousal pumpkin spice flavored condom made rounds internet weekend, Durex confirmed autumnal-themed birth control fake. “Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice’ condom. We can’t claim one, love people spice bedroom,” Durex spokesperson told BuzzFeed. Pumpkin spice finds way everything: coffee, cupcakes candles surprise social media buzz fake photo released. Because safe sex important, matter season is. 🎃 #pumpkinspice pic.twitter.com/kzHSBgw87a One user tweeted, "Because safe sex important, matter season is." The photo appears altered image Durex's flavored "Taste Me" selection condoms, come apple, banana, strawberry orange. jsettembre@nydailynews.com

Seven girls fall pregnant after five day school trip in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A Twitter user name Cassy delivered ultimate f*ck cheating boyfriend Christmas. The details scarce (outside tweet) appears heroine printed Twitter DM’s significant exchanged another woman. Then put Christmas card like regular ol’ gift. 12-29-2014 12-23-46 PM TWITTER 12-29-2014 12-24-18 PM TWITTER 12-29-2014 12-24-03 PM TWITTER 12-29-2014 12-24-34 PM TWITTER Damn! That’s stone-cold killer move. Sending Twitter Snapchat pretty damn perfect. At last check, garnered 13,000 RTs. The moral story obvious worth noting nonetheless: don’t cheat Cassy, don’t ever cheat Cassy.

'Hairgate': iPhone hit by new social media storm

(CNN) -- The mystery surrounding North Korea's erratic young leader, Kim Jong Un, deepens day. He seen publicly month. Rumors flying Kim ill gout, diabetes, even possible problems ankles. Now, group defectors say believe Kim's younger sister, Kim Yo Jong, may running country recuperates. The North Korea Intellectuals' Solidarity, think-tank run defectors, says Kim Yo Jong may least temporarily leading government. The group revealed source information, CNN cannot independently confirm it. But Kim Yo Jong's star appears rising. Why North Korea decided talk now? Michael Madden, runs blog North Korea Leadership Watch, says Kim Yo Jong identified North Korean media deputy director Workers' Party, powerful position. Victor Cha, analyst Center Strategic International Studies previously handled North Korea account National Security Council, says Kim Yo Jong began surfacing publicly earlier year party functions. "Clearly effort slow-track becoming somebody important within system," Cha says. "I see possible sort temporary position. It's difficult North Korean system run without one Kim family least titularly charge. So, Kim Jong Un indisposed, really available body that's left, terms direct Kim family line." Is Kim Jong Un still charge North Korea? Who Kim Yo Jong? Madden says Kim Yo Jong born 1987 1988, attended private school Switzerland Kim Jong Un. They stayed North Korean embassy attending Swiss school, Madden says, lived assumed names. Madden says Kim Yo Jong youngest seven siblings father, Kim Jong Il, four women. Many half-siblings, Kim Jong Un Kim Yo Jong mother. Opinion: Why Kim probably still charge Madden says Kim Yo Jong always close father, returning Switzerland, appointed positions responsibility government. She would act advance-team leader, inspecting sites official visits, administrative duties well. Now, says, continues duties taken responsibility brother's rule: dealing policy receiving intelligence briefings. She acts "almost like White House chief-of-staff would," Madden says. He says believes large role planning recent trip three top North Korean officials South Korea brother absent scene. Opinion: Why Kim probably still charge Ready prime time? Given age little known Kim Yo Jong, North Korea-watchers concerned top leadership spot, temporarily. The stress palace intrigue inside North Korean regime, say, may overwhelming. "If fact running country -- someone early mid twenties, quite alarming," Cha says. "It means something seriously wrong Kim Jong Un sort void they're desperately trying fill." All eyes significant event Friday, October 10. That's 69th anniversary founding ruling Workers' Party. Kim Jong Un attended anniversary event last year. If show Friday's ceremonies, concern public disappearance grow. If attend, intelligence analysts looking appearance, body language -- every detail -- carefully. Inside North Korea: Water park, sacred birth site minders Watch The Situation Room Wolf Blitzer weekdays 4pm 6pm ET Saturdays 6pm ET. For latest The Situation Room click here.

Islamic State claims to have beheaded American journalist

Pentagon investigating claims admits one load missing would embarrassing ended terror group’s hands A US airdrop arms besieged Kurds Kobani appears missed target ended hands Islamic State (Isis) militants. Video footage released Isis shows appears one fighters desert scrubland stack boxes attached parachute. The boxes opened show array weapons, rusty, new. A canister broken reveal hand grenade. The Pentagon said investigating claim admitted one airdrops gone missing. If confirmed, would embarrassment US, given advanced precision technology available air force. The seemingly bungled airdrop comes steady stream US-supplied weapons lost Isis forces, mainly dysfunctional Iraqi army. Isis reported stolen seven American M1 Abrams tanks three Iraqi army bases Anbar province last week. The Pentagon spokesman, Rear Admiral John Kirby, told reporters analysts Centcom headquarters Tampa, Florida, examining video. “We’re still taking look assessing validity it,” said. “So I honestly don’t know one one dropped.” The US began dropping munitions, supplied Kurdish authorities semi-autonomous region northern Iraq, compatriots Kobani, sits close Iraqi-Turkish border; Isis fighters encircled much town. Kirby confirmed weapons shown video kind dropped. “So it’s realm possibility regard,” said. “I want add, though, confident vast majority bundles end right hands. In fact, we’re aware one bundle not.” The airdrops carried three C-130 planes. The video shows man camouflage clothes balaclava looking boxes munitions. He says dropped US forces intended Kurds. He described spoils war. As well grenades, boxes appeared contain parts rocket-propelled grenades. Some equipment appears east European origin, might seem odd given weapons dropped Americans, munitions supplied Kurdish authorities stocking up. Kirby said situation Kobani remained tense, Kurdish forces control city. The US-led coalition mounted 130 air strikes round town effort stop Isis taking complete control. While US carried air strikes Kobani, cloud cover last week prevented hitting much rest Iraq, particularly around contested Mosul dam. If dam fall I, would provide huge leverage group, strategic loss potentially catastrophic consequences. Britain supplying Kurdish semi-autonomous region weapons far supplies limited. The Kurds report receiving 40 heavy machine guns say badly need heavier equipment, particular armoured vehicles.

Lebanon detains wife and son of Al-Baghdadi

There shooting War Memorial Parliament Hill. Unconfirmed reports say soldier shot.

Man has his PENIS cut off by angry mob after 'attempted rape' of teenager

THE hunt find owner dog abandoned railway station belongings suitcase. Kai, male Shar-Pei crossbreed found tied railing outside Ayr station Scotland Friday. Now animal welfare charity Scottish SPCA trying find left there. The charity managed trace previous owner microchip, told sold two years ago someone details for. Scottish SPCA inspector Stewart Taylor said Kai sold classified website Gumtree. He said: "Regardless fact Kai left belongings, still cruel incident keen identify person responsible. "If anyone help would ask get touch soon possible. "Kai around two three years old lovely dog nice nature. We look find permanent loving home." The charity also said abandoning animal criminal offence. Anyone information asked contact Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline 03000 999 999.

Hope Fades for Girls' Release After Boko Haram 'Truce' Breached

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” one highly anticipated movies 2015 scheduled released winter. The latest reports, however, claim J.J. Abrams, director seventh episode epic space opera, wants early release date movie. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” currently scheduled released Dec. 18, 2015. Based YouTuber Votesaxon 07’s video, Movie Pilot reports J.J. Abrams wants release “Episode 7” summer 2015. The report aforementioned entertainment news publication claims 48-year-old director made announcement Visual Effects Society Awards 2015. The publication claims reason J.J. Abrams wants release “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” almost six months scheduled date alleged plot images leaks sets script. The moviemaker worried plot leaks make film “predictable worth watching” audience. According website, moving release date forward would “an extremely brave move,” putting fan-favourite releases “Avengers: Age Ultron,” “Jurassic World” “Ant-Man.” However, shifting release date means lot work moviemakers studio. Meanwhile, Ikwiz reports Disney “seriously” considering J.J. Abrams' demand summer release “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Fans must note reports lack official comments associated parties; thus, information must taken pinch salt. However, fans know Disney seriously dealing issue image leak. Recently, studio issued subpoena leak images “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” In additional news, J.J. Abrams finally broke silence controversy new lightsaber debuted “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailer. Speaking Collider Hollywood event, director admitted receiving tons emails arguing new lightsaber functionality. "It's funniest thing see arguments developed thing,” J.J Abrams said. "This done without lot conversation. It's fun see people conversation had, reverse,” director explained. “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” features John Boyega Finn, Daisy Ridley Rey, Oscar Isaac Poe Dameron, Harrison For Han Solo, Carrie Fisher Leia, Mark Hamill Luke Skywalker, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow Adam Driver, unspecified roles. Stay tuned updates. To report problems leave feedback article, email: j.kaur@IBTimes.com.au. Read “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” below: ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Possible Plot Details On Main Cast Revealed, Luke Skywalker Guarding ‘Ancient Sith Tomb,’ Plus More Spoilers

Report: Christian Bale Just Bailed on the Steve Jobs Movie

New Delhi: AK Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. "He went seeking extension leave, sanctioned, defied directions report work," government said statement Thursday. Even inquiry found guilty "wilful absence duty" 1992, took another 22 years intervention cabinet minister remove him, government said. Government fires employee skipped work 24 years AK Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. #india #government job #ak verma #absence India's labour laws, World Bank says restrictive anywhere, make hard sack staff reason criminal misconduct. States, led Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh, recently changed law make easier hire fire staff, move welcomed industry leaders opposed labour unions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cracked rampant absenteeism making New Delhi bureaucrats sign work using fingerprint scanner. The results publicly available online - www.attendance.gov.in - real time.

Parents' anger after seven Bosnian schoolgirls aged 13 and 14 fall pregnant on class trip

The rat infestation Vogue's new 1 World Trade Center office getting worse. Pests 'taking over' newly-developed New York City premises Anna Wintour longer wants step foot inside all, reports claim. This week, rat droppings allegedly found editor's computer keyboard, staff Conde Nast's titles issued new rule: eating desk. Scroll video New digs, big problem: While US Vogue offices moving 1 World Trade Center New York City, Anna Wintour may making transition anytime soon 'A bunch ate ceiling sports editor's office crawled desk left poops keyboard,' source told New York Daily News. 'They ate rug fit door.' After numerous failed extermination attempts, city's health authority notified. The setback means staff unlikely see eponymous magazine editor building well new year. That's one famous mover: The Instagram feed Conde Nast owned publication showed rapper Will.i.am carrying boxes Day life: The publication tongue cheek moving process According Gawker, Wintour, 65, allegedly informed staffers vermin must removed sets foot new home. The staff member told Gawker pressing dilemma facing fashion: 'A serious concern (laughable I guess makes sense) clothing could get nibbled through.' The timing infestation comes Vogue created online campaign advertising move new offices: 'Batten hatches, lower Manhattan, we're coming you.' The Instagram feed Conde Nast owned publication showed rapper Will.i.am carrying boxes them.

Audio of gunfire in Michael Brown case authenticated by app company

Forget sweater weather crisp autumn leaves; days, true arrival fall seems marked arrival Starbucks' infamous pumpkin spice latte -- least social media sphere. This year, rumor surfaced sticky sweet craze spawned entirely different pumpkin spice-flavored item: condoms, made Durex. Because safe sex important, matter season is. 🎃 #pumpkinspice pic.twitter.com/kzHSBgw87a — IG:Bennett Kulcsar (@BennettKulcsar) September 8, 2014 The company immediately confirm deny existence product, leaving Internet tizzy. The plot thickened morning, Durex initially tweeted denial deleted it, leading confusion. Finally, though, Durex put rumors rest: unnamed company spokesperson told BuzzFeed Durex would coming pumpkin spice condom. “Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice’ condom," spokesperson said. "We can’t claim one, love people spice bedroom." Even though pumpkin spice condoms proved myth, Internet still field day. Never forget. pumpkin spice condom available tall, grande, venti *high fives self* *cries* http://t.co/wFbavPiTjh — Tabir Akhter (@tabooradley) September 8, 2014 I'm strangely disappointed pumpkin spice condoms actually thing. Because come on, pumpkin spice! — Corinne. (@corinneeee_xoxo) September 8, 2014 I guess thankful coworkers break pumpkin spice candles pumpkin spice condoms — ohkatieb (@ohkatieb) September 8, 2014 Durex makes pumpkin spice condoms means white girl ever going get pregnant again. — kailin (@ayokailin) September 7, 2014 Don't need pumpkin spice flavored condoms. I use natural birth control like wearing Crocs cargo shorts. — Keith-182 (@rarekeith) September 8, 2014

Knightscope Security Robots Are Keeping Microsoft Campuses Safe (and They Look Really Scary)

Islamic State group fighters seized least one cache weapons airdropped U.S.-led coalition forces meant supply Kurdish militiamen battling extremist group border town, activists said today. The cache weapons included hand grenades, ammunition rocket-propelled grenade launchers, according video uploaded media group loyal Islamic State (ISIS) group. The video appeared authentic corresponded The Associated Press' reporting event. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights, bases information network activists ground, said militants seized least one cache. Scroll video A still Islamic State (ISIS) video, purportedly shows IS militant displaying content crate carrying grenades near town Ain al-Arab, known Kurds Kobane, Syria-Turkey border A U.S. military airdrop weapons meant Kurdish fighters fell hands jihadist foes near Syrian battleground town Kobane, Syrian Observatory Human Rights said The caches airdropped early Monday Kurds embattled Syrian town Kobane lies near Turkish border. The militant group trying seize town month now, causing exodus 200,000 people area Turkey. While Kurds battling ground, U.S.-led coalition also targeting militants air. On Tuesday, ISIS loyalists social media posted sarcastic thank notes United States, including one image said 'Team USA.' The caches airdropped early Monday Kurds embattled Syrian town Kobani lies near Turkish border A container filled meals ready eat fresh water dropped C-130 Hercules operational resupply airdrop near area Bayji, Iraq But lost weapons drop embarrassment great strategic loss. The Islamic State militants already possess millions dollars-worth U.S. weaponry captured fleeing Iraqi soldiers group seized swaths Iraq sudden sweep June. On Tuesday, U.S. Central Command said U.S. military forces conducted four airstrikes near Kobani destroyed IS fighting positions, IS building large IS unit. Also Tuesday, Syrian government airstrikes hit rebel-held town along country's southern border Jordan, killing least eight people. Militant: Particular blackspots ISIS checkpoints roads around militants' strongholds Raqqa Deir ez-Zor, well number major highways eastern Syria. Checkpoints: ISIS militants forcing vehicles carrying food medical supplies Syria Iraq pay continue journey unhindered Activists Local Coordination Committees Observatory said number killed likely rise victims rubble. The LCC said Syrian government planes dropped crude explosives-laden canisters town Nasib Syria-Jordan border. The airstrikes part battles Syrian government forces Islamic rebel groups control area. Syrian government forces heavily bombing rebel areas recent weeks, U.S-led coalition conducting airstrikes Islamic State militants elsewhere Syria. An American journalist killed car crash Turkey days claiming claimed Turkish intelligence services threatened reporting siege Kobane. Serena Shim, worked Iran's state-owned Press TV Turkey correspondent, died city Suruc car travelling reportedly collided 'heavy vehicle'. Shim's death came days spoke camera fears arrested, claiming Turkish intelligence agents accused spying one reports suggested ISIS militants smuggled back forth Syrian border back aid vehicles. Tragic: Serena Shim, worked Iran's state-owned Press TV Turkey correspondent, died city Suruc car travelling reportedly collided 'heavy vehicle' Shim, American citizen Lebanese origin, working Turkey Press TV - Iranian state-owned television network. In report published company's website, claimed rental car way back hotel town Suruc Urfa Province 'suspicious' accident took place. Neither 'heavy vehicle' driver involved crash located incident, Press TV claimed, adding parents 'refused believe' crash accident planning pursue matter legally. Press TV's account crash somewhat disputed Turkish newspaper Hurriyet Daily News, however, said vehicle involved cement mixer as-yet-unidentified driver arrested scene. Death: Serena Shim's death came days spoke camera fears arrested, claiming Turkish intelligence agents accused spying Only last Friday Shim interviewed camera Press TV fears arrested Turkish intelligence agencies. In short interview alleged approached accused spying report said claimed received images Islamic State terrorists smuggled Turkey-Syria vehicles belonging World Food Organization aid groups. Shim described 'surprised' accusation, 'because I nothing hide I never done anything aside job.'

Durex is not confirming or denying rumors of a “pumpkin spice” condom

Did hear? It’s finally pumpkin spice season! (Don’t listen deniers.) And better way enjoy autumn pumpkin-spice flavored condom? At least that’s social media would believe, photoshopped image limited-edition pumpkin-spice condom endlessly circulated Twitter Facebook weekend. We've officially reached Pumpkin Spice saturation point. pic.twitter.com/Tve77ov5JZ — gwendolyn richards (@gwendolynmr) September 7, 2014 But alas, hoping fall-flavored fling keep wishing: On Monday, condom maker Durex announced Twitter spice rumor right. “We’ve heard talk launched Pumpkin Spice condom. We can’t claim one, love people spice bedroom.” Sigh. Maybe next year.

This Is Why Rumors That ISIS Is Crossing The Border Into The U.S. Aren’t Going Away

A Texas National Guard soldier scans Mexican side U.S.–Mexico border Havana, Texas. John Moore / Getty Images Two Republican lawmakers told BuzzFeed News Wednesday suspected terrorists infiltrated U.S.–Mexico border many 10 fighters captured, Homeland Security officials deny thing happened. Rep. Jason Chaffetz, Republican Utah, said four alleged terror suspects captured Sept. 10 Texas. In interview Wednesday, Chaffetz said men flew Middle Eastern country Mexico City, paid smuggler take across border. From there, men ended safe house immigrants. They en route New York City, Chaffetz said, captured. Chaffetz would reveal source information, said confirmed government officials. “I informant tell I questioned Secretary Homeland Security,” said. “I doubt authenticity.” The four alleged terror suspects affiliations groups Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS), Chaffetz said. He added still held Texas Wednesday. youtube.com California Rep. Duncan Hunter, Republican represents San Diego County, made headlines Tuesday said Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren “asked Border Patrol” terrorists learned several captured. Hunter claimed 10 terror suspects caught near border, including four people allegedly captured September. “I know least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas,” said program. Hunter’s spokesman Joe Kasper told BuzzFeed News congressman’s assertion 10 terror suspects captured along border included four people described Chaffetz. Kasper claimed four suspects captured within last 36 hours, pointed Judicial Watch story allegedly “confirmed” recent captures back assertion. Two additional suspects picked sometime first group September, week, Kasper said. The Department Homeland Security strongly denied Hunter’s claim terror suspects caught near border. When reached comment, Customs Border Protection referred BuzzFeed News Department Homeland Security (DHS), respond emails Wednesday. However, DHS released identical statement The New Republic ABC News denying terrorists coming across border: The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground. DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border. But Hunter isn’t buying explanation. His spokesman told BuzzFeed News Wednesday evidence reliable sources “foreign nationals” captured along border. Kasper said foreign nationals may technically ISIS fighters, suspected terror group affiliations. Kasper identify sources said Hunter’s office remains convinced lawmaker correct. A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle drives 18-foot rusty steel barrier along U.S.–Mexico border Brownsville, Texas. Rick Wilking / Reuters The issue terrorists coming U.S.–Mexico border contentious increasingly politicized one. Among claims terrorists using border enter country, Rep. Tom Cotton, Republican Arkansas, said ISIS may teaming Mexican drug cartels. Audio recorded town hall apparently showed Cotton saying ISIS could potentially attack people Arkansas, Washington Post reported Tuesday. w.soundcloud.com Cotton respond BuzzFeed News’ request comment Wednesday, Post asked statements spokesman pointed series conservative websites. And like many claims border terrorism, story goes back months relies sources named — making difficult verify.

ISIS Beheads Kidnapped Photojournalist James Wright Foley in Horrific Video Message to the U.S.

Islamic State militants released graphic video allegedly depicting beheading American photojournalist James Wright Foley, missing Syria since 2012. The Islamist group also threatened kill another American journalist, Steven Joel Sotloff World Affairs Time, stating fate hands President Barack Obama. Foley went missing almost two years ago covering conflict Syria freelance photographer. The 39-year-old reporter working Agence France-Presse disappeared, whereabouts essentially unknown recording surfaced. His November 22nd disappearance classified kidnapping FBI, stated “was taken organized gang departing internet café Binesh, Syria.” In new video, militants proclaimed violent act “a message America” decision launch airstrikes Islamic State Iraq, made rapid territorial conquests last months. After stating President Obama’s decision authorize military action extremist group “effectively [placed] America upon slippery slope towards new war front Muslims,” Foley appears kneeling beside masked man. He forced read letter blames US government “hammering final nail coffin” masked man takes life. Sotloff’s life, meanwhile, “depends Obama’s next decision,” group claimed. Sotloff missing since mid-2013, Twitter account indicates last known location Libya. In statement, US National Security Council confirmed seen video, added still working determine authenticity. "If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends," NSC spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said. The video’s release comes one day militants declared would attack American targets “in place” American airstrikes kill members. Militants said, “we drown blood” flashed images American beheading United States’ initial invasion Iraq. So far, Islamic State’s campaign Iraq seen numerous reports beheadings, including carried child victims. The group regularly threatened Christians minorities either convert radical take Islam die, even forced tens thousands ethnic Yazidis flee Sinjar Mountain food water order escape executed. The last event triggered renewed military humanitarian action United States earlier month, airstrikes used help Kurdish security forces beat back militant fighters northern Iraq. On Monday, Obama announced Iraqi Kurdish forces retaken control Mosul Dam – Iraq’s largest, key strategic landmark – marking significant victory Iraqi troops since US became involved again.

Boko Haram Denies Nigeria Cease-Fire Claim

Two U.S. officials say believe American journalist James Foley victim executed Islamic State militants shown grisly video released Tuesday. Separately, Foley's family confirmed death statement posted webpage created rally support release. In statement, Foley's mother, Diane Foley, said journalist, quote, "gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people." One U.S. officials said President Barack Obama expected make statement killing Wednesday. The U.S. officials spoke condition anonymity authorized discuss video name.

Watch NAKED airport worker walk through scanner in bizarre protest against 'rough' guards

A picture letter parents box Lego 1970s going viral uploaded Reddit. To Parents. The urge create equally strong children. Boys girls. It’s imagination counts. Not skill. You build whatever comes head, way want it. A bed truck. A dolls house spaceship. A lot boys like dolls houses. They’re human spaceships. A lot girls prefer spaceships. They’re exciting dolls houses. The important thing put right material hands let create whatever appeals them. The image uploaded Reddit user fryd_ Saturday morning. He spoke BuzzFeed News it: I came across pamphlet whilst playing Lego niece & nephew Grandma’s house struck particularly modern message something written 40 years ago. I thought toy-makers today could learn thing two! Lego famously egalitarian advertising 1970s 1980s, poster 1981. Sounds like familiar message… BuzzFeed reached Lego comment letter.

ISIL video claims beheading of kidnapped journalist James Foley

From midweek edition Morning Jolt: Say What? ‘At Least Ten ISIS Fighters Have Been Caught Coming Across Border’ Rep. Duncan Hunter, Republican California, seem like nut job prone wild exaggerations. But last night said something make jaws drop: Van Susteren: Hold on. Stop one second. Hunter: They going bombing American cities coming across Mexico. Van Susteren: Let ask question. You say coming southern border, changes dynamics Do information coming southern border now? Hunter: Yes. Van Susteren: Tell know. Hunter: At least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across border Texas. Van Susteren: How know that? Hunter: Because I’ve asked border patrol, Greta. Van Susteren: And border patrol let’s ISIS members come across border? Hunter: No. They caught border. Therefore, know ISIS coming across border. If catch five ten them, know going dozens get caught border patrol. That’s know. That’s risk here, ISIS radical Islamists coming across border. Once again, don’t navy, air force, nuclear weapons. The way Americans going harmed radical Islam — Chairman Dempsey said thing. He said that’s major threat here, that’s guys going infiltrate America harm Americans. Then add comment House Democrat: Rep. Tim Bishop (D., N.Y.) warned recent speech 40 radicalized U.S. citizens fought alongside Islamic State Iraq Levant (ISIL ISIS) already returned United States, could pose terrorist threat. Bishop claims 100 Americans traveled Middle East join ISIL’s ranks, 40 returned currently surveilled FBI, according remarks, filmed uploaded YouTube last week. “One concerns number U.S. citizens left country go join ISIS,” Bishop said speech. “It believed number 100 done that.” “It also believed 40 left country join ISIS returned country,” Bishop said, eliciting shocked responses crowd. Is threat ISIS terrorists crossing southern border longer theoretical? Could administration really successfully cover something big this?

Video Purports To Show Beheading Of U.S. Journalist By Militants

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New ISIS Video Shows Militants Seizing Weapons Airdropped By US Near Kobani

The United States Department Defense said Tuesday “not realm possible” weapons ammunitions airdropped U.S. military near Kobani fallen hands Islamic State group. Earlier Tuesday, militant group released video showing cache weapons, apparently dropped U.S., possession. “They certainly kinds material dropped,” Pentagon spokesperson Rear Admiral John Kirby said Tuesday, referring weapons showed ISIS video. “We’re taking look this…and something definitive provide terms assessment that, we'll that.” Kirby, however, added “very confident” airdropped weapons reached Kurds battling Islamic State group Kobani. “In fact, we're aware one bundle not,” Kirby said. The video released Islamic State group shows large consignment packages containing hand grenades rounds small rockets wrapped clear plastic attached parachute cords. The Syrian Observatory Human Rights also confirmed ISIS seized least one cache weapons meant Kurds, according media reports. The U.S. military delivered nearly 30 packages containing weapons, ammunition medical supplies Sunday, attempt “enable continued resistance ISIL's attempts overtake Kobani,” according statement United States Central Command, CENTCOM, released Sunday. Redur Xelil, spokesperson YPG, Kurdish militia, confirmed Monday Kurdish fighters received weapons, said would “help greatly” battle Islamic State group Kobani, according Al Jazeera report. The situation Syrian border town, meanwhile, continues remain “tenuous,” Kirby said Tuesday. “We assess Kurdish forces city control majority city. I would hesitate put number figure that, believe possession majority it,” said, adding U.S.-led coalition continued conduct airstrikes region.

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Militants Islamic State (Isis) claimed killed American journalist long held captive Syria retaliation ongoing US airstrikes forces Iraq. A propaganda video circulated Tuesday showed masked Isis fighter beheading kneeling man dressed orange jumpsuit purported James Wright Foley, photojournalist went missing Syria 2012. The masked executioner spoke English, sounded like British accent, said slaying came response airstrikes ordered President Barack Obama Isis 12 days ago. Isis, whose chief spokesman came State Department sanctions Monday, warned revenge – including another man purported captured US journalist, Steven Sotloff – video, victim made read statement blaming US murder. Foley missing Syria since November 2012, went report bloody struggle overthrow dictator Bashar al-Assad. He initially thought captured forces loyal Assad regime. A Facebook message support group, Free James Foley, urged patience “until information,” asked readers “keep Foleys thoughts prayers.” YouTube took gruesome video, sparked debate social media ethics sharing it, adding metatextual debate depiction man’s violent death. Foley, 40, former Stars Stripes reporter, captured November 2012 near Syrian town Taftanaz. It first detention reporting: 2011, taken reporting uprising Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi’s forces ultimately released six weeks captivity. A friend Foley’s fellow captive Libya, journalist Clare Morgana Gillis, wrote 2013 essay captivity “the state violently opposite nature.” Gillis described Foley gentle, friendly, courageous impatient “anything slows forward momentum.” In January 2013 interview local television news near Rochester, New Hampshire home, Foley’s mother Diane said son “passionate covering story Syria, passionate people there.” Caitlin Hayden, spokeswoman National Security Council, said US intelligence working determine authenticity video. “If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends,” Hayden said statement. Messages left Foley family returned. A day Obama declared Iraqi Kurdish forces backed US warplanes broken Isis’ hold critical Mosul Dam, US Central Command announced two strikes near Monday, “further expand control area.” One strike said destroyed Isis checkpoint “not successful.” Obama offered timeframe length campaign Isis. The US military bombed 90 targets attributed Isis, including vehicle convoys, mobile artillery fixed positions, since 8 August. Most strikes come past days, near dam. The strikes occurred either blunt Isis advance Kurdish regional capital Irbil lift Isis siege Mount Sinjar, chased thousands Iraqi Yazidis threatened kill unless converted Islam. The US considers siege broken.

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James Foley: American Journalist, James Wright Foley Beheaded in New ISIS Video [Breaking News]

Men claiming part terrorist group ISIL posted video allegedly showing beheading freelance photojournalist James Wright Foley, disappeared northwest Syria November 22, 2012. The White House said yet confirmed authenticity video. The video starts clip President Barack Obama earlier month making announcement authorized targeted strikes Iraq protect American interests Irbil. It cuts title scene says "Message America" cutting desert scene, Foley orange clothes knees, man black standing next him. In video Foley delivers statement calling friends family "rise real killers, U.S. government." Then ISIS member makes statement. Speaking may possibly British accent, identifies Foley says death direct result American intervention Iraq. "So attempt Obama, deny Muslims living safety Islamic caliphate result bloodshed people." He beheads Foley. Freelance journalist Steven Joel Sotloff shown also orange jumpsuit knees. The man black says "The life American citizen Obama, depends next decision." About 20 minutes posting video removed YouTube. According BuzzFeed, two people know Foley confirmed man video looks sounds like him. In statement, National Security Council spokesperson Caitlin Hayden said video genuine "appalled brutal murder." "We seen video purports murder U.S. citizen James Foley ISIL. The intelligence community working quickly possible determine authenticity. If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends. We provide information available.” Foley, 40, grew New Hampshire originally teacher, one point teaching prison inmates Arizona, attending Medill school journalism Northwestern University. After graduation, first assignment embed U.S. Army’s 173rd Brigade 101st Airborne Division Afghanistan. Foley covering Syria's civil war GlobalPost Agence France-Presse (AFP) allegedly pulled car traveling meet colleague abducted gunpoint. According Columbia Journalism Review, GlobalPost hired international security firm ground level investigation Northern Syria along Turkish border locate him. Foley also detained held 44 days Libya 2011. This post update include NSC statement.

Cheese addiction breaks Kim Jong-un's ankles

So wasn’t “discomfort” that’s troubling North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un? Kim treated hospital become fat ankles fractured weight, according report The Telegraph attributed South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper. The portly 31-year-old absolute ruler undergo operation putting much strain ankles grueling round official engagements, report said. Kim, 5-foot-9, believed ballooned 280 pounds, apparently due unhealthy diet that’s said include imported Swiss cheese heavy drinking. Bodyguards said posted around ward Pyongyang hospital he’s treated. Just days ago North Korea admitted Kim suffering “discomfort” amid speculation gout.

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A video surfaced purporting depict American journalist James Wright Foley beheaded claim ISIS rebels. James Wright Foley disappeared northwest Syria November 22, 2012. The video features text saying “Obama authorizes military operations Islamic State effectively placing America upon slippery slope towards new war front Muslims.” It cuts clip Obama announcing airstrikes ISIS Foley kneeling orange, next man wearing black face covered. In it, Foley forced read letter urging Americans rise “real killer,” “U.S. government.” I call friends, family loved ones rise real killer, U.S. government. What happen result complacency criminality.” According Time’s Mirren Gidda: American airstrikes began earlier month attempt help thousands people—members Yazidi, ethnic minority region—who trapped mountain range fighters Islamic State Iraq Greater Syria (ISIS). President Barack Obama formally told Congress Sunday sanctioned additional air raids, though said would limited. The new strikes, requested Iraqi government, intended help Iraqi Kurdish security forces battling militants control strategic Mosul Dam. Aided U.S. air support, troops successfully recaptured Aug. 18. The video also shows man knees allegedly Steven Sotloff, freelance journalist went missing Syria Aug. 3, 2013. According video, Sotloff’s fate depends Obama’s “next decision.” Salon chosen share video.

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Islamic State militants sympathisers triumphantly circulating images 10-year-old boy claim 'martyred' fighting alongside father Syria. Describing child ISIS' youngest jihadist, chilling photographs taken alleged death show smiling camera, wearing military fatigues brandishing huge assault rifle. ISIS sympathisers took social media identify 'cub fighter' alleged nom de guerre Abu Ubaidah, adding father killed clashes Syria recent weeks, specifying exactly died fighting against. Sickening: ISIS sympathisers took social media identify 10-year-old 'cub fighter' alleged nom de guerre Abu Ubaidah. He said died fighting alongside father Syria recent weeks Pose: Another picture shows smiling sweetly wearing ammunition vest stands next van converted armoured vehicle large plank wood bull bars Several images, independently verified, emerged social media week video reporting deaths boy father uploaded YouTube September. The original video - distributed pro-Isis media group Al-A'amaq - understood since removed, number photographs boy since widely shared ISIS militants sympathisers social media. One image shows boy standing inside house, grinning struggles hold assault rifle large threatens topple over. Another picture shows smiling sweetly wearing ammunition vest stands next van converted armoured vehicle large plank wood bull bars. Other images show posing man understood father, militants named 'Baghdadi'. In images boy identified Abu Ubaidah seen calmly holding another large rifle surrounded bearded men wearing military clothing. Support: ISIS sympathisers triumphantly circulating images 10-year-old boy claim 'martyred' fighting alongside father Syria Smiling: Describing child ISIS' youngest foreign jihadist, chilling photographs taken alleged death show grinning camera, wearing military fatigues brandishing huge assault rifle Last week 24-year-old Muslim convert admitted taking infant son live among Islamic State terrorists Syrian city Raqqa believes lead 'better life' brutal regime. Asiya Ummi Abdullah denied children unhappy living oppressive rule ISIS' religious fanatics explained felt three-year-old son's spiritual well-being better served group's de facto capital, public crucifixions beheadings commonplace. Ummi Abduallah - lived Turkey since teens born Kyrgyzstan - said moving militant stronghold Syria part shield young boy sex, crime, drugs alcohol sees rampant home town Istanbul. 'Who says children unhappy?... He know God live rules,' said. Dramatic footage emerged inside Kobane showing brave Kurdish fighters battling militants Islamic State. The clip, appears filmed mobile phone, shows resistance forces Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG) firing assault rifles machine guns mounted back car militants hiding behind buildings Kobane suburbs. The terrorists launched renewed assault Kobane last night, killing dozens Kurds resisted ISIS' advances city's suburbs last three weeks. Defence: ISIS terrorists launched renewed assault Kobane last night, killing dozens Kurds resisted ISIS' advances city's suburbs last three weeks Prepared: A Kurdish fighter takes position fight Islamic State jihadists Islamic State militants control one third besieged Syrian city Kobane despite three days American airstrikes, group monitoring violence country said today. This morning chilling sight group's black flag could clearly seen buildings inside city; brazen display defiance face sustained airstrikes U.S. Arab warplanes. While airstrikes appear slowed militants advance areas city, ISIS fighters appear creeping ever closer centre Kobane, thousands civilians unable unwilling flee homes face rape massacre. News ISIS' gains came Pentagon admitted airstrikes alone enough prevent fall Kobane, raising serious questions U.S.'s wider campaign terror group. Still flying: This morning chilling sight group's black flag could clearly seen buildings inside city; brazen display defiance face sustained airstrikes U.S. Arab warplanes Dramatic: The escalation Kobane seen U.S. Arab coalition carry sustained period bombing raids since campaign destroy Islamic State northern Syria started two weeks ago Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said airstrikes 'not going enough save city', amid growing concern without Western ground troops sent Syria, defeat ISIS prove near impossible task. Heavily outgunned Kurdish defenders said Islamic State militants pushed two districts Kobane - mainly Kurdish border city 40,000 residents - late last night. Washington said U.S. military Arab partner nations responded ISIS renewed assault carrying eight air strikes last night, adding city remains Kurdish control. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights morning said despite overnight airstrikes, continued morning, Islamic State fighters managed capture police station east Kobane control one third city.

ISIL video claims beheading of kidnapped journalist James Foley

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Paradise is open to all, even dogs, Pope tells boy

It heartwarming story legions pet owners animal lovers around world. Pope Francis, talking distraught boy whose pet died, declared place heaven creatures share lives with. His comment reported week many news media outside Italy, dozens articles United States. It veritable catnip social media. ANALYSIS | Pope Francis turns heat church's future — behind closed doors Vatican sparks controversy saying gay couples 'gifts qualities' ANALYSIS | Has 'rock star' Pope Francis really launched revolution? However, turned pope made comment. Misreading remarks The news stories apparently based misreading remarks Pope Francis made weekly general audience Vatican Nov. 26 comment past pope make several decades ago. Pope Paul VI, died 1978, said, reportedly comforting child whose dog died, "one day see animals eternity Christ." 'There fundamental rule journalism. That double-checking, case done.' - Vatican's deputy spokesman, Father Ciro Benedettini "There fundamental rule journalism. That double-checking, case done," Vatican's deputy spokesman, Father Ciro Benedettini, said Saturday, asked media ran story. The spokesman said received number calls story outside Italy Friday taken surprise recall pope saying anything like that. Religion News Service among first media put record straight. It said article published late Friday error appeared stemmed piece Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera Nov. 27, whose headline misleading. The article recounted pope's words general audience Nov. 26, topic transformation creation new heaven new earth. It cited remark animals attributed Paul VI, headline said "The pope animals. 'paradise open creatures.'" The New York Times, ran story Thursday purported comment Francis, acknowledged mistake, saying correction Friday misattributed remark Paul VI current pope. A spokeswoman New York Times immediately comment. On website, CNN also corrected story, noting misattribution saying unclear Francis believes pets going heaven. A spokeswoman CNN immediate comment. Reuters publish story remarks erroneously attributed Francis. What Pope Francis think pets? As Francis think animals, spoken much public, Benedettini said general tone speeches gestures "it clear spiritual harmony creation." The spokesman said pope preparing encyclical deal part environment recalled group looks stray dogs brought animals general audience pope pleased. When made Christmas season visit Rome parish last year, Francis willingly let young girl place lamb shoulders shepherd would carry it. The pope told priests good pastor know names parishioners also names dogs, Benedettini said. Recent popes said different things possible spiritual side animals. In 1990, Pope John Paul implied animals souls created breath God. In 2008, former Pope Benedict upset animal lovers said humans "called eternity."

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Militants Islamic State (Isis) claimed killed American journalist long held captive Syria retaliation ongoing US airstrikes forces Iraq. A propaganda video circulated Tuesday showed masked Isis fighter beheading kneeling man dressed orange jumpsuit purported James Wright Foley, photojournalist went missing Syria 2012. The masked executioner spoke English, sounded like British accent, said slaying came response airstrikes ordered President Barack Obama Isis 12 days ago. Isis, whose chief spokesman came State Department sanctions Monday, warned revenge – including another man purported captured US journalist, Steven Sotloff – video, victim made read statement blaming US murder. Foley missing Syria since November 2012, went report bloody struggle overthrow dictator Bashar al-Assad. He initially thought captured forces loyal Assad regime. A Facebook message support group, Free James Foley, urged patience “until information,” asked readers “keep Foleys thoughts prayers.” YouTube took gruesome video, sparked debate social media ethics sharing it, adding metatextual debate depiction man’s violent death. Foley, 40, former Stars Stripes reporter, captured November 2012 near Syrian town Taftanaz. It first detention reporting: 2011, taken reporting uprising Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi’s forces ultimately released six weeks captivity. A friend Foley’s fellow captive Libya, journalist Clare Morgana Gillis, wrote 2013 essay captivity “the state violently opposite nature.” Gillis described Foley gentle, friendly, courageous impatient “anything slows forward momentum.” In January 2013 interview local television news near Rochester, New Hampshire home, Foley’s mother Diane said son “passionate covering story Syria, passionate people there.” Caitlin Hayden, spokeswoman National Security Council, said US intelligence working determine authenticity video. “If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends,” Hayden said statement. Messages left Foley family returned. A day Obama declared Iraqi Kurdish forces backed US warplanes broken Isis’ hold critical Mosul Dam, US Central Command announced two strikes near Monday, “further expand control area.” One strike said destroyed Isis checkpoint “not successful.” Obama offered timeframe length campaign Isis. The US military bombed 90 targets attributed Isis, including vehicle convoys, mobile artillery fixed positions, since 8 August. Most strikes come past days, near dam. The strikes occurred either blunt Isis advance Kurdish regional capital Irbil lift Isis siege Mount Sinjar, chased thousands Iraqi Yazidis threatened kill unless converted Islam. The US considers siege broken.

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BREAKING NEWS: ISIS beheads missing American journalist James Wright Foley as warning to US to cease action in Iraq

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President Obama declared entire world “appalled” beheading American journalist militants Syria, vowed America would change course Iraq, United States conducting airstrikes terrorists, despite threats group kill another reporter days ahead. “The United States America continue must protect people,” Mr. Obama said brief statement Martha’s Vineyard, vacationing. “We vigilant relentless.” Before speaking reporters, Mr. Obama said placed phone call parents James Foley, slain reporter, telling Americans “are heartbroken loss.” He described Mr. Foley “journalist, son, brother friend “taken us act violence shocked conscience entire world.” But president’s harshest emotional words reserved Islamic State Iraq Syria, militants released video killing Mr. Foley Tuesday. American intelligence agencies Wednesday verified authenticity video, shows masked man decapitating James Foley, American journalist kidnapped Syria nearly two years ago. It also shows another American captive, journalist Steven Sotloff, warns would next die. The president called ISIS “cancer” region accused “rampaged across cities villages, killing unarmed civilians cowardly acts violence.” He said committed torture rape innocent women children continued enslave kill. “No faith teaches people massacre innocents,” Mr. Obama said. “No God would stand yesterday every single day. People like ultimately fail. They fail future people build destroy.” The killing Mr. Foley triggered fierce response. The New York Daily News The New York Post used banner headline front pages: “Savages.” Prime Minister David Cameron Britain released statement saying “the brutal murder James Foley shocking depraved.” At United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon issued statement condemning ISIS “the horrific murder journalist James Foley, abominable crime.” Mr. Ban said “the perpetrators horrific crimes must brought justice.” The four-minute, 40-second video posted YouTube website later took down. Titled “A Message America,” shows Mr. Foley kneeling desert landscape, clad orange jumpsuit apparent reference uniforms worn prisoners American military detention camp Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Standing left masked ISIS fighter begins speaking English, sounds like East London accent. Pulling knife, says Mr. Foley’s execution retaliation recent American airstrikes ordered Mr. Obama extremist group Iraq.

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Get ready tech press flip Apple announces retail price gold Apple Watch Edition model. Apple critics always roasted company selling products expensive be, frequently use wedge topic criticize buyers. But “18-karat gold” Apple Watch Edition set whole new bar sales price $10,000. The funny thing case Apple perfectly right charging much! Do disagree? Check counterpoint, “The Case Against $10,000 Gold Apple Watch Edition“ Gold Expensive Let’s start little backgrounder gold. Everyone vague sense gold expensive. Even rabid Internet trolls seen banner ads heard news. But people don’t understand expensive even little bit gold is. So good place begin discussion. Update: My calculations wrong! Also, bit “back envelope.” Now readership I realize I go back fix calculations article realistic… Here basic facts: Gold currently sells $1,200 $1,300 per troy ounce $1,000 per troy ounce last five years. 18-karat gold contains 75% pure gold, term regulated law. One ounce 18k gold occupies 1.8 cubic centimeters volume since typical 18-karat gold alloy weighs 16.5 grams per cc. 18-karat gold currently sells $29.11 per gram, $905 per troy ounce, $480 per cc. .25 cc 18k gold enough construct watch buckle .75 cc gets deployant clasp. It takes build watch case, anywhere 1.5 8 cc depending size thickness case. So buckle worth $120-$360 watch case $720 $3800 raw gold. This gold watches generally sell lot $6,000! Gold Watches Expensive Let’s apply watch case. Imagine wanted create rectangular case 42 mm high 36 mm wide 10 mm deep. If solid, would equal 15.12 cc volume. But it’s watch case, leave room movement, dial, case back, etc. So let’s leave 5 mm thickness around, making hollow rectangle. This equals 6.8 cc (42 x 36 x 10 – 32 x 26 x 10). Therefore, raw gold make case hypothetical watch would cost $3,200 writing. A simple 42x36x10 mm rectangle 5 mm thick 18-karat gold would cost $8,300 A simple 42x36x10 mm rectangle 5 mm thick 18-karat gold would cost $3,200 Now let’s consider shape 2 mm thick. That’s 2.9 cc gold, worth $1,400. Pick thickness you’re still looking thousands dollars worth gold. How translate real world? Let’s look retail price watches available stainless steel 18-karat gold. This Cartier Tank MC $15,000 18k gold This Cartier Tank MC $15,000 18k gold The Cartier Tank MC measures 44 mm 34 mm 9.5 mm thick: $15,000 extra (list) 18k gold Cartier Tank MC stainless steel: $7,000 list, $5,800 street Cartier Tank MC 18k pink gold: $22,000 list, $18,200 street The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Hometime measures 50.5 mm 34.9 mm 14 mm thick: $14,750 extra (list) 18k gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Hometime stainless steel: $8,550 list, $6,800 street Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Hometime 18k pink gold: $23,300 list, $18,400 street This list could go on, gist simple: 18-karat gold cases cost lot stainless steel. In fact, it’s pretty much impossible find gold watch $10,000 size manufacturer. Even tiny quartz ladies watches like tiny Chopard Happy Sport Mini sells $11,000! Most bargains commenters pointed either 14-karat less, slim small, long production outdated pricing. Then there’s bracelet. Swap gold bracelet leather strap looking extra $20,000. Adding gold bracelet Jaeger-LeCoultre bumps price $42,900! Certainly quite bit profit luxury watches, one simply cannot deny raw material value gold watch case. And gold market liquid like stocks commodities: There plenty buyers sellers gold, plenty reserves, company, matter strong, expect favorable pricing suppliers. Another reason companies charge much gold watches jewelry hedge volatility. They can’t price near commodity price set price stick year long. So generally price somewhat higher would, even taking consideration rest materials, labor, distribution, profit watch. The Apple Watch Edition Will Cost $10,000 There’s reason I picked two watches comparisons: Both similar size shape 42 mm Apple Watch. The Cartier little smaller Jaeger-LeCoultre little larger, represent traditional watchmaker’s gold-cased square-ish offering space. And cost $20,000, much price going gold case matching buckle. And Jony Ive recently said historic Cartier Tank one inspirations Apple Watch design! Apple would crazy sell Apple Watch Edition $20,000, though. That’s going happen. So they’re likely find ways reduce cost dramatically. First, see, Apple Watch case highly rounded three dimensions. Although questionable esthetic standpoint, reduces amount material required quite lot. Second, Apple Watch large sapphire crystal front back display, sensors, such. Third, interior frame likely made steel aluminum, gold, reduce cost increase commonality aluminum steel versions. Could gold plated? No. Numerous reports state solid gold case. Although Apple apparently used word, “solid” press releases, claim “crafted 18-karat gold” nowhere say plated “gold filled” (the industry term). There laws covering descriptions metal content jewelry Apple cannot break Tiffany could. Apple says Apple Watch start $349 aluminum Sport model, many bloggers reported price steel Apple Watch roughly $1,000. It reasonable assume gold Edition model sell substantially this, many suggesting $4,000 $5,000. But remember price would cover 4 5 ounces gold! Even thin walls steel frame, it’s hard see Apple could make solid 18-karat gold case buckle 42 mm watch 3 ounces gold. Gold soft, Apple claims special gold twice hard “standard gold”. Taking face value, perhaps reduced thickness case commensurately, cutting amount gold half versus standard rectangular watch. This still leaves thousand dollars material value case. The Apple Watch Edition come 38 mm 42 mm sizes, difference 20% terms case volume. So smaller model could sell 20% less still. My prediction 42 mm Apple Watch Edition retail $9,999 38 mm Apple Watch Edition retailing $7,999. This covers cost gold case, internals, manufacturing, sales, profit, yet leave Apple subsidizing world gold market selling discount cheating too-thin plated case. I shocked price $4,999, I suppose it’s possible finagling that’s smaller model. And less that. This $10,000 product This $10,000 product Bonus prediction: Given high price Apple Watch Edition, I predict availability quite limited. Apple likely create special store-within-a-store spaces certain Apple Store locations Edition. I expect open special standalone Apple Edition Boutiques sell Watch Edition, accessories, perhaps future high-end products. Update! Needless say, many people disagree me. And @Gruber Fireballed post, I imagine I’ll hear lots real soon! The gist disagreement lies amount gold needed watch case. I assumed would quite thick (read sturdy) would contain upwards 130 grams 18k gold. Then there’s strap lugs buckle would likely contain another dozen grams. But @GAK_PDX (and others, though visually eloquent) suspects contains much less gold. I think number way low, it’s good lower bound case thin completely hollow. And puts raw gold $849 $29.11 per gram 18k gold. Although admittedly much, much lower estimate, still illustrates point Apple Watch Edition going cheap. And I think he’s way time tell right wrong. Another argument based 2006 analysis gold Rolex watch. Right bat one point gold cost $400/oz written watch includes gold bracelet well, something Apple apparently going Edition. That Rolex case contained 18.5 grams gold alloy, it’s much, much smaller Apple watch it’s circular boot! A 34mm circle 107mm circumference, 42mm Apple Watch 156mm circumference. Use magic math scale Rolex 42mm rectangle we’re 27.75 grams. But case also much thinner since excluded bezel, Apple Watch pretty slab-sided. So probably double safely come $1,615 gold mangled square Rolex case. So lower estimates mine amount value gold. I accept that. But let’s take step back think final price. Even contained less $1,500 gold, much would sell for? Certainly $2,000 $3,000. You still account cost everything else, plus intangibles manufacturing distribution. And profit Apple (and hedge volatility price gold). So we’re back $4,000-$5,000 estimate others made. As Greg Koenig tweeted, Forbes reported, “If anyone thinks Apple charging less $5k Edition, smoking crack.” Regardless total, it’s important realize price gold driver’s seat comes pricing Apple Watch Edition. I’d love wrong, I look forward updating piece. Thanks reading!

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The pumpkin spice condom is not happening

Everyone knows officially pumpkin spice season. And know, go Twitter Instagram hot minute see someone feed talking Pumpkin Spice Latte officially fall leaves beautiful crap. We get it. Other parts country wonderful, crisp fall weather Los Angeles old 75 degrees sunny. It's awful. Just kidding, amazing. But begrudgingly admit though perfectly warm weather year around, one season miss Fall, makes debunked story brutal blow closet full Ugg boots need wear anyway. An image went viral weekend revealing condom company Trojan, Durex, coming pumpkin spice condom. Pumpkin spice flavored, presumably, could also pumpkin spice scented. Turns we'll never know, fake. It's photoshopped image Durex come forward said condoms product line. "Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice' condom," company said statement Buzzfeed. "We can't claim one, love people spice bedroom." Did see there? With word "spice?" Word play fun. But pumpkin spice condoms would fun. Maybe fervent reaction fake image convince Durex actually make pumpkin spice condom? We hope.

The 'cub of Baghdadi': Has this boy become the youngest victim of Isis’s use of child soldiers?

Supporters Islamic State Iraq Syria militant group recently circulated pictures “Cub Baghdadi,” say youngest ISIS “martyr” Arabian Peninsula killed Syria. On “The Cub Baghdadi Channel” YouTube, ISIS supporters Oct. 7 published obituary young boy. “In life met, afterlife, hope - ask God see happiness, place boredom. In heaven,” read. The YouTube video featured collage pictures young boy believed 10-years-old. The images, show wearing military clothes carrying arms, cannot independently verified however. Other pictures show posing “martyred” father. The video garnered least 56,296 views Thursday. On Twitter, “Cub Baghdadi Staying” twitter account dedicated boy 4,309 followers Thursday. There mixed reactions reports death. On YouTube, one user commenting said “Oh mother, I die, I martyr God,” another user Twitter said: “God bless cub Baghdadi, picture made cry. I swear I wished I place.” Charlie Cooper, researcher Quilliam Foundation, told The Independent newspaper sharing pictures paying tribute child youngest martyr Arabian Peninsula killed Syria. However, others criticized scorned use children conflict. On YouTube commented said: “Unfortunately everyday child Palestine martyred either conflict, hunger sickness. We see anyone objecting…” Another rebuked use children conflicts YouTube: “Is holy jihad? Brainwashing kids’ brains?” On Twitter user said: “Cub Baghdadi youngest ISIS fighter killed, child Arabian Peninsula came kill Arabs, great upbringing.” Another Twitter user said: “ISIS announced killing youngest jihadist, says heaven 72 Barbie dolls,” apparent reference saying propagated extremist groups men rewarded 72 virgins heaven. The United Nations previously rebuked group using children age 15 accused committing war crimes.

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Taylor Lianne Chandler, woman claims Michael Phelps' girlfriend, revealed born intersex given name David Roy Fitch birth. As per Intersex Society North America, intersex is: A general term used variety conditions person born reproductive sexual anatomy doesn’t seem fit typical definitions female male. For example, person might born appearing female outside, mostly male-typical anatomy inside. Or person may born genitals seem in-between usual male female types. Chandler, 41, wrote lengthy Facebook post outlining journey admits never told people, including Phelps, past. She writes: By time I could walk talk I made clear I girl dressed one. In early teens I medically diagnosed went testosterone blockers, 15 estrogen enhancers. My birth certificate modified along name I teenager, prior corrective surgery. [...] The problem I made friends I never told dated married people knew nothing past. If don’t understand intersex is, Google it. I never man, never lived man. No one say knew man produce photo man. Eighteen-time Olympic gold medalist Phelps spent October rehab centre arrested driving influence September. Chandler says met Phelps dating app Tinder described relationship "like teenage love affair." However, admitted concern post Phelps would end relationship: I probably going lose brand team wants protect things since went rehab came attention didn’t put relationship best light. He first man I ever intimacy felt comfortable woman. When went rehab I go scrutiny tabloid mess myself. His team Octagon abandoned me, whether knows I know. Chandler wrote Facebook post November 13th, widely picked media outlets Daily Mail Daily Mirror. On Wednesday, wrote, "Heard Michael rehab back home," also expressing frustration story reported. Two steps forward 100 steps backwards. That life feels like right now. In world educated people facts intersex means sell magazine say Michael Phelps dating MAN. I cried hour, thrown anything system till I dry heaved. I can't believe happening 2014!

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While verified, alleged audio recording shooting Michael Brown, unarmed teenager shot police officer Ferguson, Missouri, August 9, surfaced: A man lives near scene shooting says inadvertently recorded shots killed Brown, lawyer, Lopa Blumenthal, told CNN. The man, wished remain unidentified, recording video chat friend gunfire rang background. Blumenthal said client already interviewed FBI recording. On tape, hear six shots fired, short pause addition four five shots. An autopsy report released last week said Brown shot least six times. For discussion this, see justiceputnam's diary.

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Amazon warehouses — hundreds them, miles them. It lockers pop-up shipping containers. But never true, physical retail store, least now. The Wall Street Journal reporting Amazon plans open first physical store, located midtown Manhattan, right heart New York City. It'll located 34th Street, right flagship Macy's store Empire State Building. In way, store reportedly extension Amazon already physical spaces. Amazon accept returns location, use mini-warehouse particularly tuned same-day delivery products New York. You'll also able pick online orders store, meaning able buy online get items even faster. Amazon may also use store show Kindle Fire products, seems like spectacularly obvious thing evidently still considered. Of course, there's potential much more. Amazon's building this: company launched tool identifying products, card-reader buying them, much suggests could quickly build full-fledged physical retail space. It's rumored years Amazon would this, even Amazon tells Journal experiment. The store apparently slated open time holidays, could beginning entirely new branch competition Amazon biggest brick-and-mortar competitors.

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A devoted pet owner spent £300 saving life goldfish became constipated. The man, named, took fish veterinary practice North Walsham, Norfolk, noticing struggling eliminate waste. He hoped would simple procedure told staff Toll Barn Veterinary Centre delicate surgery required save pet would cost £300. The company boss initially turned treatment changed mind 10 minutes later went back give go-ahead. Scroll video The pet owner, named, took goldfish (pictured) Toll Barn Veterinary Centre North Walsham, Norfolk, paid £300 special operation noticing become constipated Vet Faye Bethell, 29, put anaesthetising agent fish's water using tiny instruments remove two lumps body. The three-inch pet went make full recovery 50-minute operation Vet Faye Bethell, 29, tasked carefully administering anaesthetic using tiny instruments remove lump close fish's backside. A second lump removed dorsal fin fish returned water handed back grateful owner. Ms Bethell said three-inch fish made full recovery 50-minute operation said would died left untreated. She said: 'I never done procedure like goldfish, although I done valuable fish like carp. Vet Faye Bethell, 29 (pictured), carried delicate £300 operation constipated goldfish 'The actual surgery quite straightforward administering anaesthetic quite complicated. 'The issue fish poo would eventually become toxic would died. 'There nothing special fish. He liked lot. People love pets - expensive little goldfish.' The delicate procedure involved introducing carefully-measured anaesthetising agent fish's water. It removed tank placed waterproof drape anaesthetic water put mouth via tube bubbled gills. Ms Bethell used miniature heart-rate monitor check fish properly 'under' using mini scalpel remove lumps. She sewed cut three stitches using special 'glue' cover waterproof fish's scales gradually re-awakened. Goldfish live 10 years ailing pet two years 10 months old time operation. The Toll Barn practice opened year ago specialises exotic animals well usual pets. Ms Bethell revealed past year carried string bizarre operations including removal 12g skin tumour two-inch long hognose snake. She also successfully taken stone 5mm-wide ureter guinea pig last week castrated skunk. Earlier year, Melbourne veterinarian Dr. Tristan Rich (pictured) - head exotics wildlife medicine Lort Smith Animal Hospital - performed micro-surgery goldfish called George remove cancer tumour The 10-year-old goldfish large tumour head, making difficult breathe swim During 'fiddly' operation, tumour - stretched fish's skull - cut (pictured) It first time goldfish undergone traumatic operation save life. Earlier year, Melbourne veterinarian Dr. Tristan Rich - head exotics wildlife medicine Lort Smith Animal Hospital - performed micro-surgery goldfish called George. The 10-year-old pet large tumour head, making difficult breathe swim. He also unable eat properly, tumour affecting ability see. His owners monitoring growth tumour sprouting head, decided opt surgery cost $200 (£105). During 'fiddly' operation, tumour - stretched fish's skull - delicately cut out.

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An 85-year-old woman Waco, Texas arrested allegedly kidnapping neighbor?s cats making fur coats. Residents took notice cats disappearing decided hire private investigator. Some residents also claimed saw cats? hide part defendant?s fur coat. In court, woman admitted trying raise cats, became attached them. Prosecutors claim retired fashion designer skinned cats basement. It believed took thirty cats make single coat. Up twenty skinned cats found crime scene. If unnamed woman found guilty, could face eighteen months prison. SOURCE: INFORM

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While local reports revealed Wednesday Jordanian King Abdullah authorize airstrikes Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) group, U.S. official described Arab monarch citing Hollywood movie character expressing wrath upon hearing militants burned countryman pilot alive captivity. “He mentioned ‘Unforgiven’ mentioned Clint Eastwood, actually quoted part movie,” Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., Marine Corps veteran two tours Iraq one Afghanistan, meeting king, told Fox News Channel interview aired Wednesday. King Abdullah cut U.S. trip short hearing news Moaz al-Kasasbeh burned alive. During private session members House Armed Services Committee lawmakers, king expressed anger citing American movie icon Clint Eastwood. “He said going retribution like ISIS hasn’t seen,” said Marine Corps veteran. However, Hunter would say part “Unforgiven” king quoted, noted Eastwood’s character describes going deliver retribution. “He’s angry,” Hunter said King Abdullah. “They’re starting sorties tomorrow they’ve ever had. They’re starting tomorrow. And said, ‘The problem we’re going running fuel bullets.’” “He’s ready get on,” Hunter added. “He really is. It reminded 9/11. We ready give them.” Hunter also said lawmakers King Abdullah make mention U.S. President Barack Obama. He added: “ISIS going regret … King Abdullah Barack Obama.” The Jordan Times reported thousands Jordanians gathered Wednesday receive King Abdullah. The Jordan times also reported mosques churches around Kingdom held prayers Wednesday memory al-Kasasbeh. King flying missions Meanwhile, Jordanian government official Thursday told Al Arabiya News King Abdullah flying missions ISIS himself, local media reports – also taken international outlets - indicated set so. The official also noted observers refrain calling King Abdullah fighter pilot officially hold title. He is, however, commander-in-chief Jordanian Air Force. The king trained combatant, part parachute brigade flies civilian planes helicopters, official added. Last Update: Thursday, 5 February 2015 KSA 14:39 - GMT 11:39

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The mystery surrounding North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's disappearance spotlight deepened today failed show Workers' Party anniversary celebration. It first time three years Kim attended event Pyongyang, today marked party's 69th anniversary. But Kim person, flower basket name placed statues father grandfather, also ruled North Korea. Scroll video Kim Jong Un absent Workers' Party 69th anniversary celebrations Pyongyang today, flower basket baring name placed statues father grandfather, baquets North Koreans North Korean military personnel march visit statues late leaders, Kim Il Sung, left, Kim Jong Il Mansudae, mark anniversary celebrations It first time three years, Kim attended event amid reports sister taken leadership recovers leg injury North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo-jong (left), already identified Deputy Director Workers' Party, reportedly taken leadership brother recovers leg injury His absence comes speculation mounts sister, Kim Yo-jong, 24, Deputy Director Workers' Party, taken leadership brother recovers leg injury. The 31-year-old seen public since September 3. He walking limp overweight usual images aired that. An official documentary late last month described dealing 'discomfort', led international speculation may ill. In Seoul, Unification Ministry spokesman Lim Byeong Cheol said Kim appears still charge key affairs. He noted high-level North Korean delegation conveyed greetings message South Korean President Park Geun-hye surprise visit South Korea last week. State media, later reported Kim suffering unspecified 'discomfort'. Sources claimed dictator hurt leg joined generals ordered perform physical drills, required 100 days recover. North Korea said nothing publicly Kim's absence. But first time taken break media spotlight - Kim seen publicly three weeks 2012, South Korean officials say. He IS Un-well: The North Korean leader seen public month pulled tendon exercising generals, source access dictatorship previously said Because Pyongyang publicly acknowledging Kim's 'discomfort', many analysts believe he's unlikely suffering anything particularly serious. When father, Kim Jong Il, suffered major health problems late rule, state media said nothing. But day passes adds speculation. Kim missed meeting country's parliament late last month, absent gathering week mark late father's election ruling party head. Toshimitsu Shigemura, professor Tokyo's Waseda University authority North Korean affairs, appeared suggest Ms Kim taken control. He told The Telegraph: 'Kim's sister may young, taken key leadership positions North Korea, relying family name bloodline instructions carried out. 'No-one touch Kim family matter young, inexperienced woman. She Kim that's enough.' According South Korea's JoongAng Daily, Ms Kim already charge brother's daily schedule, 'as well coordinating every detail fashion hair style'. Health fear: Kim rapidly gained weight since coming power father died heart attack 2011 Prior emergence latest claims, source access secretive North's leadership insisted Kim firm control government, playing speculation health grip power. The source said Kim taken step limelight leg injury. 'He ordered generals take part drills took part too,' source told Reuters condition anonymity. 'They crawling running rolling around, pulled tendon. 'He injured ankle knee around late August early September drilling overweight. 'He limped around beginning injury worsened,' source said. Kim, rapidly gained weight since coming power father died heart attack 2011, seen walking limp since event key officials July, would imply may aggravated earlier injury. He last seen attending concert wife Ri Sol-ju September 3 vanished public since Kim pictured state media, chronicles whereabouts great detail, since September 3 'The longer remains public eye, uncertainty him, status regime, grow,' said Curtis Melvin, researcher U.S.-Korea Institute Johns Hopkins School Advanced International Studies Washington. North Korean officials denied Kim's public absence since early September health-related U.S. official following North Korea said week indications seriously ill political trouble. Speculation Kim's unusually long absence public view may due ill health fuelled North Korean TV report late last month said suffering 'discomfort'. Some Pyongyang watchers also suggest Kim may sidelined power struggle, scenario say reinforced unexpected visit Saturday high-level delegation closing ceremony Asian Games Incheon, South Korea. Another interpretation visit holds meant convey stability Pyongyang. The source knowledge Kim Jong Un's health said rumours coup 'rubbish'. 'It would subtle coup indeed disrupt international travel plans,' said Andray Abrahamian Choson Exchange, Singapore-based NGO running programme North Koreans Southeast Asia. North Korea hereditary dictatorship centred ruling Kim family. Kim's sister, Kim Yo Jong, known official role within ruling party. His brother, Kim Jong Chol, estranged half-brother public eye. Shots fired across border activists urge North Korea rise 'dictator' Kim North South Korea exchanged machinegun fire today Communist state took objection balloons loaded leaflets condemning Kim Jong Un. No casualties reported exchange fire, sign tensions sill exist two states. They remain legally war separated Demilitarized Zone, known DMZ. North Korean defectors launched balloons South today send across leaflets DVDs condemning regime Kim Jong Un, well American dollars The balloons carried bags leaflets anti-Kim DVDs underneath. But prompted North Korean border troops fire across border, led exchange fire South Korean activists sent leaflets critical North Korean regime flying North town, prompting shots fired North's guards try bring balloons. South Korea's military returned fire hearing sound North's machinegun fire, official said. Some rounds fell South side responded high-calibre machine gun fire 'towards North's guard posts,' defence ministry spokesman said. There exchange fire 10 minutes later, added. Local residents Hwangsan-ri township border area Yeoncheon evacuated shelters precaution. While naval confrontations along Koreas' disputed maritime border occur time time, military engagement across heavily-militarised land frontier extremely rare. In 2010, North shelled South Korean border island Yeonpyeong, killing four people briefly sparking fears full scale conflict. The balloon launch Hapsuri one several planned coincide North Korea's celebration today 69th anniversary ruling Workers' Party. Seoul allowed exercises go ahead, despite prior warnings Pyongyang 'catastrophic' consequences. Some balloons carried messages denouncing North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, seen seen public month. North Korea reacted angrily leaflet drops South Korean private groups carried messages attacking authoritarian leadership Pyongyang, vowing attack never taken action follow threat. 'This first time North Korea actually took action leaflets. It spilt cold water South-North relationship high-level delegation visit North. It strain relations again,' said Yang Moo-jin, professor University North Korean Studies, said. On Tuesday, South Korean naval ship fired warning shots North Korean patrol boat crossed disputed sea border peninsula's west coast fired shots back retreating, South Korean defence official said. There casualties South Korean side none shots either side aimed other's vessel, told Reuters. Evidence shots fired North Korea could seen southern side Demilitarized Zone separates two states, including bullet hole (centre). Both sides technically still war

Boko Haram denies it has agreed ceasefire

Boko Haram reportedly agreed cease-fire Nigerian military well release hundreds schoolgirls abducted terrorist group earlier year, officials said Friday. The jihadist militia yet made public statement decision, could confirm arrangement, according BBC. "They've assured us girls release them," Nigerian presidential aide Hassan Tukur told BBC. "I cautiously optimistic." The announcement release cease-fire comes month negotiations Nigerian government Boko Haram, killed 2,000 civilians 2014 alone. The little-known al Qaeda offshoot gained national attention April abducted 300 schoolgirls school Chibok, northern Nigeria, sold slaves. The abduction sparked international outrage social media campaign #BringBackOurGirls enlisted likes U.S. first lady Michelle Obama countless celebrities. Human rights organizations watching ongoing deals closely developments. We monitoring news huge expectations http://t.co/L01FrUFKwz #BringBackOurGirls — #BringBackOurGirls (@BBOG_Nigeria) October 17, 2014 In August, Boko Haram declared “Islamic state” northeastern Nigeria, Washington Post reported. Authorities believe group hiding girls somewhere area. Jennifer Cook, director Africa Program Center Strategic International Studies, said longer girls stay captivity, harder would bring home. “With hostage situations many people, bring one set back without endangering another set difficult,” Cooke told Time. “In cases, there’s pretty good idea are, extricating group armed criminals little respect life difficult negotiation process. And longer they’re there, greater likelihood become dispersed, difficult track down.” It's unclear girls treated captivity, raising questions health. “These girls held absolutely horrific circumstances, subjected sexual violence rape, forced servitude,” Cooke said. “There reports become pregnant.”

Six months after abducting Nigerian schoolgirls, Boko Haram reportedly wants to free them

The Islamist group Boko Haram denied claims Nigeria’s government agreed ceasefire release 200 abducted schoolgirls. The announcement came video sent Agence France-Presse Saturday militant group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, ruled future talks government said girls converted Islam married since kidnapped six months ago. Some 276 schoolgirls seized remote north-eastern town Chibok Borno state April. Many escaped first couple days 219 remain missing. More 500 women girls aged infancy 65 kidnapped Boko Haram held militant camps since 2009, Human Rights Watch said week, including 60 reportedly kidnapped two towns north-eastern Nigeria last week. Many targeted Christians attending school. Girls women abducted Islamist group later released spoken life captivity included forced marriage labour, rape, torture, psychological abuse coerced religious conversion. Shekau said latest video Chibok schoolgirls become Muslims. “They memorised two chapters Qur’an,” said. Speaking Hausa, said: “We married off. They marital homes.” Families Chibok schoolgirls said shocked surprised marriage claims. Pogo Bitrus, head Chibok Elders Forum, said: “We sceptical talks release girls never took ceasefire seriously since announcement, never stopped attacking communities. Therefore information girls married surprising us.” Bitrus four nieces among hostages. “We hoping government step whatever efforts making quell insurgency,” said. Enoch Mark, Christian pastor Chibok whose daughter niece among hostages, said girls’ families “lost words”. “Since kidnapped certainty situation in. We keep getting conflicting information,” said. “We keep hoping returned us.” Daniel Bekele Human Rights Watch said Chibok kidnappings #BringBackOurGirls campaign focused global attention vulnerability girls north-eastern Nigeria. “Now Nigerian government allies need step efforts put end brutal abductions provide medical, psychological social needs women girls managed escape,” said.

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Seth Rogen to Play Apple’s Steve Wozniak

Not upcoming Steve Jobs biopic likely found actor play Jobs, may found actor play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak too: according The Wrap, Seth Rogen considered role. Variety reports definitely he's actually set play it. Rogen would acting alongside Christian Bale, reported taken part Jobs. Danny Boyle, made Trainspotting 28 Days Later, directing based script Aaron Sorkin. Jessica Chastain also reported consideration part, though known would playing. THIS ISN'T A DONE DEAL YET Rogen certainly interesting casting choice, little known movie, hard really gauge means. For one, clear large role Wozniak be: film supposed take place moments preceding three major Apple product launches, Wozniak necessarily around those, left Apple 1985. We've also seen successful pairings strong dramatic actors, like Bale, traditionally comedic actors, like Rogen, past quite bit success — see last year's The Wolf Wall Street, example — possible Boyle trying emulate here. That said, The Hollywood Reporter says clear offer made Rogen yet, film's producers want board. The Reporter also says Bale's deal yet close remains delicate stage — though Sorkin suggested he's board. This Sorkin-scripted Jobs film rocky development process already restart once, David Fincher dropped director. Still, sounding like studio behind film eager get made, perhaps we'll see confirmation soon.

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Mexico checks if 43 missing students in mass grave

SYDNEY - An Australian man spider removed stomach burrowed way body survived three days removed. Dylan Maxwell holidays Indonesian island Bali tiny creature borrowed small appendix scar traveled torso, leaving red scar-like trail navel chest. Lifting shirt, Maxwell told Australian television network "that's actually borrowed underneath skin". While still Bali, Maxwell visited local medical centre prescribed antihistamine insect bite. "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days," Maxwell posted Facebook page goes name Dylan Thomas. "Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over", said. After returning Australia earlier week, doctors removed tropical visitor. "They managed pull spider navel put specimen jar took away," said Maxwell, whose mates nicknamed "Spiderman".

Nigeria Says It Struck A Cease-Fire With Boko Haram, But Are They Talking To The Right Guy?

(CNN) -- Boko Haram laughed Nigeria's announcement ceasefire agreement, saying deal schoolgirls abducted spring converted Islam married off. Nigerian officials announced two weeks ago struck deal Islamist terror group. The deal, government said, included release 200 girls whose kidnapping April boarding school nation's north stunned world. In video released Saturday, Islamist group's notorious leader fired series denials. "Don't know 200 Chibok schoolgirls converted Islam?" Abubakar Shekau said. "They memorized two chapters Quran." Shekau slammed reports planned release. "We married off. They marital homes," said, chuckling. The group's leader also denied knowing negotiator government claimed worked deal, saying represent Boko Haram. "We spare slaughter get him," said negotiator. It clear video made. Mike Omeri, coordinator Nigeria's National Information Centre, told CNN Saturday claims contradict made conversations Nigerian government involved. Omeri said Nigeria's government everything possible verify claims made video. Nigerian officials met Boko Haram Chad twice talks mediated Chadian President Idriss Deby, according aide. The ceasefire deal announced October 17 followed month negotiations representatives group, said Hassan Tukur, aide Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. After deal announced, aide said final negotiations girls' release would completed meeting week later Chad. That day passed without signs girls. Boko Haram growing challenge In video, Shekau talked peace violence -- promising "war, striking killing gun." This strategy appears playing parts Nigeria, Boko Haram fighters continued deadly attacks villages despite government claims ceasefire. More people abducted scores killed recent weeks, including one attack day ceasefire left eight dead. Days later, members Islamist terror group abducted least 60 young women girls Christian villages northeast Nigeria, residents said Thursday. Heavily armed fighters left 1,500 naira, $9, kola nuts bride price women abducted, residents said. For part, Nigerian government backing down. Rather, stepping military campaign militants criminals parts West African nation, Nigeria's defense ministry said Saturday. The military claimed airstrikes ground operations repelled attacks civilians Adamawa Borno, two states northeastern Nigeria strongholds frequent targets Boko Haram. Officials "studying" latest video, even military continues recognize talks aimed assuring release kidnapped schoolgirls, ministry said. Boko Haram, whose name translates "Western education sin" Hausa language, trying impose strict Sharia law across Nigeria, split majority Muslim north mostly Christian south. Like ISIS, ambitions caliphate, religious state. The group's attacks intensified recent years apparent show defiance nation's military onslaught. Its ambitions appear expanded destruction government. As part insurgency, bombed schools, churches mosques, kidnapped women children assassinated politicians religious leaders alike. CNN's Isha Sesay, Lillian Leposo, Christabelle Fombu, Greg Botelho Nana Karikari-apau contributed report.

It’s About To Get Harder To Be Arrested For Pot Possession In New York City

Small-time drug offenders New York City could soon find receiving end ticket instead inside jail cell policy change low-level marijuana possession adopted week. The move would overwhelmingly affect black Latino residents, represented 86 percent marijuana possession arrests city year, according Marijuana Arrest Research Project. Advocates criminal justice reform applaud proposal step toward softening long-term consequences minor drug offense one’s record, chance policy, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio expected announce Monday, could boomerang. The strategy would require anyone caught small amount marijuana – likely defined 25 grams less – issued court summons instead handcuffed, arrested fingerprinted. But means summonses would subject prosecutorial review, would identify summons justified first place, legal experts say. Under current system, arrest made, charge becomes court case reviewed prosecutor. A prosecutor could throw charge refuse prosecute see indication arresting officer violated due process, searching person’s backpack without probable cause. Prosecutorial reviews “perform screening function weed legally insufficient cases,” Jeffrey Fagan, professor law Columbia Law School New York, told International Business Times. Under new policy, “that function eclipsed,” said. That sentiment echoed Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth P. Thompson, announced earlier year would stop prosecuting small-scale marijuana violations. The Brooklyn DA’s office dismissed 849 misdemeanor marijuana cases involved arrest 2,526 cases since July, according New York Times. Allowing police officers write tickets without accountability creates “a serious concern many summonses issued without safeguards currently place,” Thompson told Times. “These cases move forward even due process violations might occurred.” Another possible repercussion city’s proposed policy change could arrest warrants later issued people miss court dates, adding possibly thousands cases docket. Some 28,000 people arrested minor marijuana charges 2013; issuing arrest warrants people fall sick cannot miss work day summonses would put stress already overburdened system. “It’s solving problem they’re trying solve,” Fagan said. As many states, counties cities across country done various times past several decades, New York decriminalized possession small amounts marijuana 1977. The law made possession drug ticketable offense applied marijuana public view smoked. Nevertheless, police continued arrest people charge misdemeanors finding small amounts marijuana pockets belongings. "At point, [not arresting people weed] progressive; it'd catching mainstream," Gabriel Sayegh, New York state director Drug Policy Alliance, told Vice.

Schoolboy who got electric shock from lamppost claims he now has magnetic powers

(Nov. 26, 2014) – Your Thanksgiving turkey perfectly safe. There nationwide turkey recall. You don’t worry Ebola-infected bird. Both rumors spread month across social media. The fake turkey recall first appeared satirical website called “National Report.” The article quoted CDC saying millions turkeys unsafe avian flu. The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service went Twitter debunk hoax, saying agency would post real recalls website. Snopes.com—the premier debunker internet myths—said article fake. And folks Snopes.com talking turkey plenty month. On Nov. 10, website posted article claiming 250,000 turkeys Texas turkey farm infected Ebola. The article claimed employee job three days experiencing Ebola symptoms potentially contaminated several turkeys. The turkey farm—“Texas Prime Turkey Farm”—doesn’t exist anywhere Texas, Snopes.com found. In addition, website posted story (“Daily Buzz Live”) frequently spreads outrageous stories false claims.

Man discovers spider living under his skin during Bali vacation

Glenn Beck Wednesday expressed fear 11 jets reportedly seized radical Islamist groups Libya past month could used cause extraordinary damage United States, even jets never leave Middle East. How? Extremists could crash planes oil fields oil-rich countries U.S. dependent. Beck speaking Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) jets Bachmann remarked: “There’s really two concerns. One, planes could used similar way used 9/11 United States. They could used as, essentially, flying bombs — oil fields, buildings strategic targets. Number two, [a] plane could loaded terrorists, could land commercial aircraft American city somewhere, European city. [They could] deplane, go about, carry maybe Mumbai-type disaster. So there’s multiple ways planes could used.” “Oil fields,” Beck repeated. “The thing said feels true oil fields. … We’ll know airplane — that’s one missing airplanes — could take Libya skies Saudi Arabia lightning speed, crash it.” Bachmann said routes, flight Saudi Arabia deviates course, Saudis 90 seconds neutralize threat could cause tremendous harm. “It’s little time have,” said. Watch complete interview, below:

Two GOP Congressmen Say Suspected Terrorists Caught Crossing U.S.–Mexico Border

FORT DEVENS, Massachusetts - Infamous Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 21, victim “unfortunate accident” yesterday Ft. Devens Detention Center Massachusetts, weeks high-profile trial began, according warden Paul Jacobson. Corrections officers reportedly found alleged terror suspect face pool blood cell; banana peel found floor nearby. “It initially appeared though Tsarnaev slipped discarded banana peel hit floor force head bounced hard tile surface, probably 16 17 times. There blood everywhere – walls, floor, even toilet. The injuries caused massive brain trauma,” said prison investigator Joe Goldsmith. “We determined though, expert analysis, would impossible injuries occurred fall. Our investigation shown Aryan Brotherhood initiated attack Tsarnaev.” “Yes, brotherhood took care bomber,” said Miles Smith, head Aryan Nation inside Devens. “The gangs, wanted him, too. We paid guards money shot. They stood aside, let us do. On way out, shook hands, told us ‘Thank you.’ Well, You’re welcome. You’re welcome, Boston. You’re welcome, America!” “Normally, attack violent, cruel, another inmate would get offending party time added sentence,” said warden Jacobson. “Because nature Tsarnaev’s crimes, though, decided actually reduce sentences Aryan members involved. They done prison country great service, appreciate immensely. They heroes eyes institution, also eyes people Commonwealth Massachusetts.” Dzhokhar Tsarnaev older brother Tamerlan Tsarnaev suspected perpetrating Boston Marathon bombings April 15, 2013. The bombings killed three people reportedly injured many 264 others. Shortly FBI named two suspects released images them, two brothers reportedly killed MIT police officer carjacked SUV shootout police. During shootout, elder brother, Tamerlan captured killed brother drove SUV. On evening April 20, 2013, wounded Dzhokhar found unarmed hiding boat trailer Watertown, Massachusetts. On January 30, 2014, United States Attorney General Eric Holder announced federal government would seek death penalty Tsarnaev. The trial begun January 5, 2015, Tsarnaev pleaded guilty thirty charges filed him.

US Marine survives headshot from Taliban (video)

update This story hoax written site appeared English-language website Chinese state-run broadcaster, CCTV. And fell it. The original blog post, cited us publishers, published cctvnews.cn. The fake site used CCTV’s logo embedded tweets official @CCTVNEWS Twitter account. The actual URL CCTV English english.cntv.cn. However, internet directory search shows fake CCTVNews site – offline – based Hangzhou, 1,300 miles CCTV’s real headquarters Beijing. BF_STATIC.timequeue.push(function () { document.getElementById("update_article_update_time_4429703").innerHTML = UI.dateFormat.get_formatted_date('2014-12-08 04:28:40 -0500', 'update'); }); This week CCTV News, state-run broadcaster, came tips Chinese people considering English name – one steer clear “Dumbledore”. It’s common Chinese people choose English name, partly make conversation non-Chinese speakers easier. Many Chinese students western colleges go English name, example. But CCTV points out, people choosing names might sound odd English speakers. The article says: “While native English speakers stuck whatever happy unhappy names they’ve given, Chinese ‘non-natives’ get lucky choice picking English name. “However choices mean think!” Religious, mythical, fictional characters Vampire, Satan, Medusa, Edward Cullen no-no. “Unique names like aren’t amusing English speakers, also suggests connection name,” article warns. “So call Satan, might get foreigners thinking you’re anti-Christian, possibly member heavy metal band.” CCTV says Harry OK, you’re Harry Potter fan, common name start with. Also “no” list common everyday words aren’t used names English, Lawyer. Other examples include Surprise, Dragon, Fish – things might related characters someone’s Chinese name. “Sure, fun pick random object word name, avoid want call back serious law firm America.” CCTV says. CCTV closes article advice anyone thinking English name: A good way work ‘feeling’ name watch bunch American movies sitcoms. They’re full name stereotypes – you’ll find good girls’ ‘Janes’, jock boys still ‘Buds’ geeks called ‘Sheldon’.

KC hospital: Patient does not have symptom profile of Ebola

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un fat eating cheese broken ankles. The tubby tyrant recovering surgery weight gain caused fracture joints. Metro reports daily binges Emmental believed responsible rapid weight gain. An unnamed source told South Korea's largest newspaper Chosun Ilbo: "I heard Kim Jong-un injured right ankle June pushing ahead on-site visits ended fracturing ankles left injury unattended." The source added 31-year-old dictator undergone operation Bonghwa Clinic, exclusive hospital high-ranking party members.

Microsoft Hires Dalek-style Robocops to Guard Silicon Valley HQ

Apple negotiations make Apple TV launch destination HBO's standalone streaming service reportedly called "HBO Now," could launch time fifth season Game Thrones premiering April 12, according new report. Plans launch streaming service independent cable satellite subscription public knowledge since October. Until now, though, name attached, pricing availability details. But Wednesday, new report International Business Times claimed service, said known "HBO Now," cost $15 per month — much viewers would pay cable company, though providers often force customers pay additional bundles want HBO. Apple allegedly "most aggressive" trying secure Apple TV deal. The set-top box already one homes HBO Go, requires authenticated subscription cable providers, believed Apple could add second app HBO Now. HBO's development partner service said Major League Baseball Advanced Media. That company reportedly building back-end front-end, leeway deadlines HBO executives sure service works launch. During last year's season premiere Game Thrones, on-demand HBO Go service collapsed network traffic. That left people waiting hours days could stream fourth season's first episode. Apart Apple TV, HBO Now likely appear platforms HBO already presence, Roku Xbox. It could significant impact cable satellite industry, leveraged networks like HBO sports channels deter people jumping ship streaming services Netflix Hulu.

Report: Possible audio tape of Michael Brown shooting

Apple may planning hold special event month February, according French Apple-focused website iGen [Google Translate] (via iDownloadBlog). The site's sources, often reliable, suggest event might take place last week February, potentially Tuesday, February 24. The event may see Apple showcasing Apple Watch, set debut April, may also see launch 12-inch MacBook Air. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently predicted upcoming notebook debut March, line late-February unveiling. Rendering 12-inch MacBook Air Martin Hajek Apple's 12-inch MacBook Air rumored feature new ultrathin design away fans introduces revamped trackpad. It may include low-power Core-M processor may first device take advantage new reversible USB Type-C connector, much smaller allows USB cable inserted notebook orientation. Apple may also use event unveil additional details Apple Watch, pricing battery life. An event showing Apple Watch could explain Apple asking developers apps ready launch App Store mid-February, reported last week. It's possible Apple use apps developers demonstrate additional capabilities watch. Though rumored, February event means confirmed point, unclear else Apple might cover addition Apple Watch 12-inch MacBook Air. Update 12:23 PM: Sources speaking 9to5Mac indicated Apple holding late February media event. Related roundup: Apple Watch , Tag: igen.fr

Google to Buy Redwood City Offices for $585M

Google leased 1.9 million square feet Moffett Place, Sunnyvale office complex development Jay Paul Co. Google Inc. cemented pair massive real estate deals Sunnyvale Redwood City boost company's Silicon Valley footprint 2.8 million square feet – size Empire State Building enough room 10,000 workers. Even Google standards, latest transactions blockbusters: In one deal, Google agreed lease Jay Paul Co.'s Moffett Place, 1.9 million square foot office campus currently construction Sunnyvale. It's contender largest office lease ever signed Silicon Valley perhaps state California. In separate less notable deal, Mountain View-based Google completed purchase six buildings Blackstone Group Starwood Capital totaling 934,000 square feet Redwood City's Pacific Shores office park. It's Google's first entry city potential game changer commercial real estate market. "Google obviously strong company hyper growth mode," said Amber Schiada, director research real estate services firm JLL. The deals — I previously reported works — confirmed sources close transactions. Google declined comment story. Blackstone return inquiries. Jay Paul's longtime broker Phil Mahoney Newmark Cornish & Carey, would say Moffett Place market. Google's expansion Peninsula biggest real estate story since 2008 Great Recession world's biggest Web-search advertising company bought leased building building, radiating Mountain View headquarters. Its real estate growth dwarfs even Cisco Systems Inc.'s expansion 1990s. Terms latest deals disclosed, sources estimated Redwood City sale around $625 per square foot, $583.75 million. That would make perhaps Google's single largest real estate acquisition footprint dollar amount ever Silicon Valley. "I welcome city I look forward working them," said Redwood City Mayor Jeffrey Gee interview afternoon. "For long time I would go around say, 'Redwood City one best kept secrets Bay Area. With Google everything going on, we're secret anymore.'" Aside sheer size, deals notable several reasons. First, showcase Google's incredibly ambitious growth plans company enters new business sectors wearable computing, self-driving cars robotics — could huge space users own. Google even moved much space leased bought last several years. Yet company continues bank elbow room future expansion, suggesting thinking far line terms space needs. Google counted 55,030 employees globally Sept. 30, according recent quarterly report, 18 percent — 8,600 Googlers — year ago. The transactions also alter marketplace dynamics two cities taking available space table. Schiada noted Moffett Place largest speculatively built project construction Silicon Valley. In Redwood City's Pacific Shores, 90 percent leased, I'm told Google honor current tenants' leases now, evaluate moving spaces become available years ahead. "A big question leave tenants," Schiada said, speaking specifically Moffett Place deal. "It also increases rates, supply becomes limited." Still, could actually good thing tenants line pushing developers build product, added. "This deal essentially eliminates significant portion new development, could prompt developers move forward," said. Jim Beeger, veteran broker Colliers International, said short term, Sunnyvale deal could also push tenants back market. The transaction could "cause tenants sizes realize sense urgency search new site," said. "Moffett Place difficult replicate, lingered longer option." Sethena Leiker, senior analyst Cushman & Wakefield's Silicon Valley office, agreed. "There's lot spec development coming," said. "If want take new space, going take something that's proposed." One result, Beeger said, could "trickle-down effect" growing tenants moving areas Santa Clara County available sites. Score Sunnyvale Google's lease Moffett Place huge win San Francisco-based Jay Paul Co., one that's entirely unexpected. Jay Paul already leased 949,000 square feet Google Sunnyvale nearby campus called Technology Corners, making Google natural prospect new development. And Google yet started moving Technology Corners, company also growing elsewhere Sunnyvale year, snapping old Juniper Networks headquarters (424,000 square feet) former head office Palm Computing Inc. (285,000 square feet). And rumored fund, CBRE Global Investors, that's buying land around Sunnyvale's Moffett Park business district actually acting behalf Google. Yet landing Google guaranteed Jay Paul started building Moffett Place earlier year spec. Other major tech tenants also making offers property, according sources. The rent Google paying known, Jay Paul asking $3.75 per square foot triple-net basis, including utilities, taxes fees. Redwood City action In Redwood City, Google picks major chunk one Silicon Valley's marquee office campuses. The 10-building, 1.7-million-square-foot project built Jay Paul Co. early 2000s gained notice sleek design swanky amenities including pools, rock-climbing wall, day spa baseball diamonds. Starwood bought campus 2006 $833 million, immediately sold two buildings Shorenstein, San Francisco-based landlord. Blackstone came picture acquiring junior debt property couple years ago. Informatica also acquired two buildings 10 2012 $525 per square foot. Google's acquisition week six Blackstone/Starwood buildings. As I reported earlier month, new owner could build even office space Pacific Shores. New zoning approved year ago could allow total build-out 3 million square feet. Google — like many expanding tech companies focused reducing car shuttle trips traffic worsens current boom — may attracted project partly water transit possibilities beyond freeways. Pacific Shores half mile Port Redwood City, Google pilot project earlier year tested running ferries San Francisco Alameda port. Mayor Gee said city would happy work Google plan, search company decide go direction. "One things that's always challenge new forms transportation is, enough there," said. "With Google, potentially brings there." Check back later story.

Rumors of King Abdullah Flying in Airstrikes Not True, Fox Excited Anyway

While local reports revealed Wednesday Jordanian King Abdullah authorize airstrikes Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) group, U.S. official described Arab monarch citing Hollywood movie character expressing wrath upon hearing militants burned countryman pilot alive captivity. “He mentioned ‘Unforgiven’ mentioned Clint Eastwood, actually quoted part movie,” Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., Marine Corps veteran two tours Iraq one Afghanistan, meeting king, told Fox News Channel interview aired Wednesday. King Abdullah cut U.S. trip short hearing news Moaz al-Kasasbeh burned alive. During private session members House Armed Services Committee lawmakers, king expressed anger citing American movie icon Clint Eastwood. “He said going retribution like ISIS hasn’t seen,” said Marine Corps veteran. However, Hunter would say part “Unforgiven” king quoted, noted Eastwood’s character describes going deliver retribution. “He’s angry,” Hunter said King Abdullah. “They’re starting sorties tomorrow they’ve ever had. They’re starting tomorrow. And said, ‘The problem we’re going running fuel bullets.’” “He’s ready get on,” Hunter added. “He really is. It reminded 9/11. We ready give them.” Hunter also said lawmakers King Abdullah make mention U.S. President Barack Obama. He added: “ISIS going regret … King Abdullah Barack Obama.” The Jordan Times reported thousands Jordanians gathered Wednesday receive King Abdullah. The Jordan times also reported mosques churches around Kingdom held prayers Wednesday memory al-Kasasbeh. King flying missions Meanwhile, Jordanian government official Thursday told Al Arabiya News King Abdullah flying missions ISIS himself, local media reports – also taken international outlets - indicated set so. The official also noted observers refrain calling King Abdullah fighter pilot officially hold title. He is, however, commander-in-chief Jordanian Air Force. The king trained combatant, part parachute brigade flies civilian planes helicopters, official added. Last Update: Thursday, 5 February 2015 KSA 14:39 - GMT 11:39

Angry mob chops off man's genitals with butcher’s knife for alleged rape attempt

An article saying NASA confirmed six days “total darkness” December fake it’s merely iteration old Internet hoax. Essentially every year, there’s bogus rumors saying three days darkness December, they’ve obviously proven true. They seem reference Three Days Darkness mentioned Catholic prophets. However, “satirical” entertainment website, Huzlers.com, posted article six days darkness. It uses fake quotes NASA official. “WORLDWIDE – NASA confirmed Earth experience 6 days almost complete darkness happen dates Tuesday 16 – Monday 22 December. The world remain, three days, without sunlight due solar storm, cause dust space debris become plentiful thus, block 90% sunlight,” reads part. But Huzlers disclaimer says it’s real shouldn’t ever taken seriously. “Huzlers.com combination real shocking news satirical entertainment keep visitors state disbelier,” About Us section reads bottom web page. The bogus NASA article tens thousands shares “likes” Saturday. According Snopes.com, similar rumors going taken different forms. “No, universe realign December 2014, three-day blackout time Earth shift new dimension. Neither NASA credible scientific entity made pronouncement. Ever,” site says. “This item originated back 2012, interest belief Mayan calendar would end 21 December 2012 (thus foretelling end world know it) running high, simply updated recirculated year 2014 replacing original references 2012.”

ISIS militants appear to behead abducted American journalist James Wright Foley in graphic video

'It's nonsense', says official North Korea moved deny reports leader Kim Jong-un planning open restaurant Scotland. The dictator presides chain restaurants known “Pyongyang”, international branches already including Amsterdam, number North Korea experts speculated Scotland would natural target expansion. Kim reported taken keen interest Scottish affairs referendum debate September, officials claimed felt vote independence “would positive thing”. It also noted Scotch whisky favourite tipple among North Korean elite, tourists asked make gifts drink tour guides hosts instead cash. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch blog, told Scotsman “would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland”, UK-Korea Institute’s Jenny Town told Mirror Kim would support “any country struggling independence legitimacy”. But speaking The Independent, official North Korean embassy said reports: “It’s nonsense.” He declined comment further. Mr Madden said Pyongyang restaurants around 10 years, significant proportion takings funnelled back government coffers. He said one ways majority people experience North Korean culture without making trip secretive state. “But tailor menus suit,” added. “Customers Western Europe won’t get plateful dog!”

ISIS militants appear to behead abducted American journalist James Wright Foley in graphic video

A disturbing video posted online appears show beheading American journalist James Foley, kidnapped covering Syrian conflict 2012. In video man appears Foley, dressed orange, kneels beside armed man clad black. Foley delivers statement condemning U.S. action Iraq says U.S. government “real killers.” “For happen result complacency criminality,” Foley says halting speech. “I wish I time. I wish I could hope freedom seeing family again, ship sailed. I guess all, I wish I wasn’t American.” Seconds later, figure dressed black brandishes knife identifies Islamic State, name brutal terror group Islamic State Iraq Syria took leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared leader Muslims. “Today military air force attacked us daily… Your strikes caused casualties amongst Muslims,” figure black says. He addresses President Obama directly, saying “any attempt… deny Muslims right live safety Islamic caliphate result bloodshed people.” Foley killed. The video continues, showing American Steven Sotloff, written national publications like Time, also dressed orange knees. “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision,” figure black says. A spokesperson White House National Security Council said U.S. intelligence community "is working quickly possible determine authenticity." "If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends," spokesperson Caitlin Hayden wrote statement reporters. The U.S. government offers $10 million reward information leading ISIS leader al-Baghdadi’s capture. Foley assignment Syria news outlet GlobalPost. The news organization's co-founder Charles Sennott said today "no reliable proof execution authentic" they're working gather information. "If video verified, unfathomable darkness think life bright Jim Foley's ended way," Sennott said. "He experienced fearless journalist believed deeply reporting frontlines." In interview The Boston Globe 2011, Foley spoke held captive covering uprising Libya importance job. “I believe frontline journalism important,” Foley said. “Without photos videos firsthand experience, really can’t tell world bad might be.” Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., worked Foley's family State Department efforts get Foley back. "If confirmed, barbarous heinous act shocks conscience underscores truly evil nature terrorists confront, must defeated," Ayotte said statement.

DNA Tests Confirm Lebanon Is Holding ISIS Leader’s Child

The sister British-born American photojournalist, Luke Somers, held captive al-Qaeda's Yemen affiliate, claims killed failed rescue attempt. Lucy Somers told Associated Press FBI agents informed 33-year-old's death. She went say: "We ask Luke's family members allowed mourn peace." There comment US officials. The news comes Yemeni Defence Ministry stated joint US-Yemeni armed forces operation freed "an American hostage" mission killed 10 al-Qaeda members, Reuters reported. Luke Somers kidnapped militants last September working Yemen Times. On Thursday, extremist group posted video threatening kill Somers three days US meet unspecified demands. Following this, Pentagon confirmed previously launched failed attempt rescue Mr. Somers.

Lynch mob chop man's penis off after catching him allegedly trying to rape teenager

Axl Rose dead, despite internet reports contrary — come surprise fans surely grown tired seemingly endless stream online hoaxes falsely reporting death every major celebrity, plenty minor celebs well. The Axl Rose death hoax started bogus site forged look like page MSNBC website. The authentic looking — cursory glance, anyway — story headlined, “Sources: Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Found Dead West Hollywood Home Age 52,” claimed “Welcome To The Jungle” singer found dead police called check former rock star’s welfare. Perhaps vain attempt add air authenticity latest death hoax, phony story ersatz MSNBC site claimed death Axl Rose remained “unconfirmed.” “It’s fake, dude,” wrote site Mediaite, story mocking Axl Rose death hoax. “You go ahead confirm it.” The site Gossip Cop, specializes debunking rumors celebrities — dead alive — among first expose fakery, apparently fooled numerous internet users convincing-looking URL, “msnbc.website.” “The awful hoax comes jerks behind MSNBC.website URL, affiliation real news outlet tries fool people clicking bogus stories,” reported Gossip Cop. “Enough people duped story share 39,000 times social media like Facebook. Again, TOTALLY FAKE. MSNBC.website pulled trick last month death hoax Macaulay Culkin. The phony Culkin story almost identical phony Rose story. Don’t believe report coming MSNBC.website.” In addition Home Alone star Culkin, today’s hogwash “Axl Rose dead” prank, celebrities victimized death hoaxes recently included “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan, ’80s “Brat Pack” actor Judd Nelson, TV Incredible Hulk star Lou Ferrigno. While Axl Rose representatives confirmed “Paradise City” crooner actually still living breathing, probably don’t need to. But one thing certain. Axl Rose may latest, certainly last “dead” but-not-really celebrity subject yet another tiresome online death hoax.

Microsoft turns to robotic security guards to watch for trouble

While Daleks "know fear" "must fear," cold, calculating robots Dr. Who series exist real world yet Microsoft settle next best thing securing campuses: K5. Microsoft first company Silicon Valley dispatch fleet K5 policing robots. Each 5-foot tall, 300-pound K5 equipped arrays high-definition camera, sensors, debilitating sirens, Wi-Fi artificial intelligence. The squat policing robots product Knightscope, startup firm Mountain View, Calif. William Santana Li, chairman CEO Knightscope, sees world company's policing robots move private sector start working alongside law enforcement officers. "Technology robotics making concept Precision Policing -- systematic, proactive almost precognitive approach ensuring public safety -- real possibility," said Li March blog post. The K5s use sensors track threats Wi-Fi connection call bipedal backup, aka security guards. Their AI camera rigs enable K5s good deal profiling, scanning license plates faces compare databases available Wi-Fi. The K5 robots tools surveil, assess report suspicious activity, least. There plans works could see K5s brandishing using Taser guns -- "you neutralized." The K5s sensors enable recognize analyze alphanumeric text, heat signatures, sounds, air quality infrared light. The robots equipped radar Lidar help make measurements, GPS helps maintain bearing report positions. Lidar, stands light detection ranging, remote-sensing technology used measure distance illuminating target laser analyzing reflected light. The robots fully autonomous even refuel charging station without guidance humans. The K5s leverage machine learning abilities predictive analytics, analyzing accounting risks real time. To keep people assured machines abusing abilities beginning learn much, Knightscope plans let people keep eye machines making K5s' video feeds available public online. "I believe robots perfect tools handle monotonous sometimes dangerous work order free humans judiciously address activities requiring higher-level thinking, hands-on encounters, tactical planning," states Li.

Google to buy big chunk of Pacific Shores, iconic Redwood City office park

Doctor besieged Syrian town reports arrival patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties explosion Kurds battling Islamic State militants control Kobani fear extremist group may used unidentified chemical weapon, according officials one doctors still working besieged Syrian town. Patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties turned clinic blast heard Tuesday evening, Dr Walat Omar said. He described symptoms abnormal said could identify cause, suspected chemical weapon. “After loud explosion [on Tuesday night], received patients abnormal symptoms. They reported bad smell produced kind allergic reaction,” Omar said telephone interview periodically disrupted heavy explosions. “Some red patches blisters skins, others difficulties breathing others vomiting, painful throats, others burning eyes noses. There one patient, body covered red patches blisters.” Islamic State (Isis) thought obtained stocks ageing still potent chemical weapons seized Iraqi army bases stored, New York Times reported earlier month. In June, group took control sprawling complex heart Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons programme, Al-Muthanna State Establishment. There may also chemical weapons buried abandoned elsewhere, destroyed US forces Iraqi military. Stocks manufactured 1991 dirty, corroded always easy identify use, still cause serious injury. Iraqi officials said 11 police officers poisoned chlorine gas last month, Isis fighters used attack Iraqi town Duluiya. All officers survived. That attack hundreds miles Kobani, near Syrian border, Omar said feared eight civilians injured kind chemical attack. Intense fighting made impossible get doctors equipment need definitive tests use chemical weapons, Omar said displayed symptoms distinct anything else treated weeks heavy battles. He said ruled chlorine gas biological weapons, based medical training, thought injuries caused chemical. Trained Ukraine, originally Kobani returned work seven years medical school. “This first time seen kind condition,” Omar said. “I seen strange conditions nothing like before.” The opinions chemical weapons experts consulted Guardian divided seening series pictures provided Omar young man large skin blisters severely swollen lip. The pictures metadata confirm time place taken, published internet Omar provided Kurdish journalist. One expert personal experience treating mustard gas victims said that, although blisters typical, symptoms overall consistent possible sulphur mustard poisoning. That could confirmed urine blood test. Other experts said symptoms could consistent exposure chemical agent, somewhat unusual medical conditions, severe allergic reaction, would need ruled out. Senior Kurdish politicians said feared chemical attack, asked testing kits seek confirmation. “Many people injured … showed symptoms chemical weapons use: choking, breathing difficulties, bleeding eyes, burning skin etc,” said Idris Nassan, deputy foreign minister Kobani administration. “Some doctors say might phosphorus poison gas kind, investigation ongoing, don’t know sure.” It possible Isis fighters could mistake chemical munitions ordinary weapons use without aware handling. It could also harder evaluate impact attacks using partially degraded weapons, one expert said. “Various factors might contribute far milder symptoms normally associated mustard agent exposure combat conditions. These could include impure degraded agent, short-term exposure, exposure limited volume agent,” said Jean-Pascal Zanders, former analyst chemical biological warfare project Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The bomb believed caused injuries treated Omar exploded 10pm west Kobani, near hospital. Omar said thought Isis may targeted medical centre try undermine morale, although used none forces defending city area. “Some fighters away, complained eyes watering burning, pain nose,” said, estimating around 20 affected needed basic first aid. Regarding civilians closer blast, Omar said treating affected patients oxygen, steroid cortisone drugs 2.30am, well fielding calls people want leave homes. The three seriously injured patients, ranged age 17 40, stayed clinic overnight observation Omar trying arrange evacuation Turkey treatment. One Kurdish activist said Kobani may hit teargas first time, perhaps drifting across Turkish border village police using weeks break crowds demonstrators. It deployed intense battles Kobani would recognised residents, although demonstrations nearest border almost daylight hours, Omar reported victims arriving well nightfall. Additional reporting Constanze Letsch

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North Dakota voted name new 650-acre publicly owned site currently construction President Obama. In sweeping 35-10 vote, state Senate approved bill name new dump 44th president. 180887147 Via The Daily Currant: When completed, Barack Obama Memorial Landfill largest waste disposal site North Dakota, 17th largest United States. It especially rich toxic waste local petroleum medical industries. “We wanted something honor president,” says Republican State Senator Doug Perlman, lead sponsor bill. “And I think pile garbage fitting tribute Obama’s presidency. Absolutely hilarious! NOTE: We got taken one! It’s spoof website linked spoof website. We apologize mistake leaving it’s still funny!

North Korea denies reports Kim Jong-un is to open state-backed restaurant in Scotland

Afghanistan veteran Sam Arnold uploaded spine-chilling video US Marine getting direct headshot Taliban sniper—only saved kevlar helmet. It's incredible watch, especially face relief disbelief impact victim. That really close call. According Arnold, "the Marines conducting joint helicopter raid Now Zad district, Helmand Province 2013. The shot occurs right :45 mark video."

Seth Rogen may play Steve Wozniak alongside Christian Bale as Steve Jobs

Seth Rogen early talks play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak high profile biopic Steve Jobs, according Hollywood Reporter.Christian Bale line play Jobs himself, famed technology guru died 5 October 2011 cancer. The Oscar-winning writer Facebook movie The Social Network, Aaron Sorkin, writing screenplay Britain’s Danny Boyle direct. Rogen’s appointment said way done deal, especially given Bale yet signed dotted line. The Canadian star This Is End Neighbours best known work comedic fare, would taking rare step dramatic spotlight untitled biopic. Sorkin’s take effectively “official” Jobs biopic, since adapts bestselling official biography technology icon, Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography. Isaacson’s book based 40 interviews subject conducted two years, well interviews 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors colleagues.A rival biopic, titled Jobs, released 2013 Ashton Kutcher Apple founder Josh Gad Wozniak. It received mostly negative reviews hit box office.

White House Fence-Jumper Overpowered Secret Service Officer, Ran Through Much of Main Floor

WASHINGTON — A man scaled White House fence month breached mansion's front door apparently rushed past Secret Service agent inside stopped reaching building's East Room, government official confirmed Monday. New details incident involving Omar Gonzalez, allegedly penetrated mansion deeper previously known, first reported Monday The Washington Post. The government official, authorized comment publicly incident, dispute contents Post account. Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan, citing ongoing investigation, declined comment report. The disclosure comes Secret Service Director Julia Pierson prepares testify Tuesday House Oversight Government Reform Committee. Pierson likely address Gonzalez incident, along shooting incident 2011 which, according separate Post report, Secret Service failed recognize attack White House days discovering damage left multiple rounds fired high-powered rifle. In recent incident, Gonzalez reportedly overpowered Secret Service officer ran main floor. An alarm box near front entrance apparently muted. Gonzalez, armed knife, allegedly made East Room taken agent. The fence-jumping incident delayed reporting White House shooting 2011 represent latest series missteps elite protective service. This year, three agents sent home Netherlands presidential trip one agents discovered intoxicated hotel hallway. That episode followed well-publicized incident 2012 Cartagena, Colombia, Secret Service agents U.S. authorities brought escorts back hotel night heavy drinking.

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A nun living Italian convent given birth surprise baby complaining stomach pains, according Italian press. The nun, came Italy South America, belonged order called Missionary Sisters Love Christ Macerata, located Italian region Le Marche. She says idea pregnant. She taken hospital sisters, doctors quickly told pregnant, according Italian newspaper Il Corriere Adriatico. The baby healthy nun’s convent expressed interest taking care him. The nun arrived convent June, believed already pregnant. According Italian newspaper L’Unione Sarda, convent said woman "is nun, girl helping” possibly yet taken vows. The woman, reported Bolivia, discharged hospital.

Dogs DO go to heaven… and cats, and horses: Pope assures young boy that there is a place in paradise for animals as well

NEW YORK — Pope Francis given hope gays, unmarried couples advocates Big Bang theory. Now, endeared dog lovers, animal-rights activists vegans. Trying console little boy whose dog died, Pope Francis told recent public appearance St Peter’s Square “paradise open God’s creatures”. While unclear whether Pope’s remarks helped soothe child, welcomed groups Humane Society People Ethical Treatment Animals (PETA). In relatively short tenure leader world’s one billion Roman Catholics since taking Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, 77, repeatedly caused stir among conservatives church. He suggested lenient positions predecessor issues homosexuality, single motherhood unwed couples. Theologians cautioned Pope Francis spoken casually, made doctrinal statement. Reverend James Martin, Jesuit priest editor-at-large America, Catholic magazine, said believed Pope Francis least asserting “God loves Christ redeems creation”, even though conservative theologians said paradise animals. “He said paradise open creatures,” Rev Martin said. The question whether animals go heaven debated much church’s history. Pope Benedict said 2008 sermon animal dies, “just means end existence earth”. Ms Christine Gutleben, senior director Humane Society, said Pope Francis’ apparent reversal predecessor’s view could enormous. “If Pope mean animals go heaven, implication animals soul. And true, ought seriously consider treat mean something God,” said. Ms Sarah Withrow King, director Christian outreach engagement PETA, one activist anti-slaughterhouse groups, said Pope’s remarks could move Catholics away consuming meat. But differing views. Mr Dave Warner, spokesman National Pork Producers Council, said email “certainly mean slaughtering eating animals sin”. THE NEW YORK TIMES

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Multiple users anonymous web browser Tor reported Comcast threatened cut internet service unless stop using legal software. According report Deepdotweb, Comcast customer representatives branded Tor "illegal" told customers using company's policies. Tor type web browser that, theory, makes internet activity private. The software routes traffic series connected internet users, making difficult governments private companies monitor internet usage. Up 1.2 million people use browser, became especially popular Edward Snowden leaked information showing NSA eavesdropping ordinary citizens. Prior that, Tor popular among people transacting business Silk Road, online market drugs hitmen. The problem downloading using Tor illegal. Plenty people might legitimate reasons want surf web private, without letting others know looking at. But Tor pretty popular criminals. Comcast reportedly begun telling users "illegal service." One Comcast representative, identified Kelly, warned customer use Tor software, DeepDotWeb reports: Users try use anonymity, cover internet, usually things aren’t so-to-speak legal. We right terminate, fine, suspend account anytime due violating rules. Do questions? Thank contacting Comcast, great day. Comcast customers, speaking Deepdotweb, claimed Comcast repeatedly asked sites accessing using Tor. In statement Deepdotweb, Comcast defended actions, seemingly asserting needs able monitor internet traffic case receive court order: We respect customer privacy security would investigate specifics customer’s account valid court order. And we’re asked court provide customer information, ask reasonable amount time notify customer decide would like hire lawyer do, turn case proceed judge directly step away. SEE ALSO: A Comcast Customer Tried To Cancel His Account But Was Put On Hold Until Comcast Closed For The Day

Report: ISIS kidnaps Canadian-Israeli, former IDF soldier who went to fight with the Kurds

Google paid $585 million six office buildings Redwood City two private investment firms. Google reportedly bought properties waterfront Pacific Shores Center office park Starwood Capital Group Blackstone Group, according Bloomberg News. Redwood City approximately 11 miles northwest Google's Mountain View campus. Star-Spangled Blunder: Lewis Is Latest National Anthem Casualty The new office buildings likely tech company expand hiring acquisitions. Bloomberg News cites $1 billion office-lease agreements made month according SEC filing. “We expect continue hire aggressively remainder 2014,” Google said document. “Acquisitions also remain important component strategy.” Employees 19 percent last year. The company 55,030 employees Sept. 30. UPDATEDRocket Launch Aborted Over Boat Just Before Blast-Off Neither Google investment firms wanted comment story. The new properties make 934,200 square feet Class A office space, including 38,000-square-foot fitness center, consist six buildings addressed 1200 1900 Seaport Boulevard. The office space next part San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge. LAX Flight Delayed After WiFi Name Sparks Terror Worries While Google decent-sized campus, lack water view. With new buildings views, perhaps may able lure employees San Francisco work Peninsula.

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By Isaac Abrak ABUJA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A man claiming Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau said 200 girls kidnapped group six months ago "married off" fighters, contradicting Nigerian government claims would soon freed. Nigeria's military says killed Shekau year ago, authorities said September also killed imposter posting videos. In latest recording hard see man's face filmed distance. But likely raise grave doubts whether talks Boko Haram faction government neighboring Chad secure release girls, kidnapped secondary school Chibok, northeast Nigeria, April. "We married husbands' houses," man claiming Shekau says. "The 200 Chibok girls converted Islam, confess best religion. Either parents accept convert die." The majority kidnapped girls Christians. The man video also denied ceasefire, denounced Ahmadu, says represents Boko Haram Chad. "Who says dialoguing discussing anybody? Are talking yourselves? We know anybody name Danladi. If meet cut head," man video says. "All slaughtering people machetes shooting people guns ... War want." He says also holding "white man." The known hostage seized northeast German teacher kidnapped college northeastern city Gombe July gunmen widely assumed linked Boko Haram. Shekau's denial ceasefire appears supported violence since government announced two weeks ago. It also raises doubts actual influence Ahmadu. The five-year-old campaign Islamic state Boko Haram, killed thousands whose name means "Western education sinful," become far biggest menace security Africa's biggest economy top oil producer. Its fighters attacked targets almost every day weeks last week seized control Mubi, home town Nigeria's defense chief Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh. It Badeh announced ceasefire. They robbed banks, burned houses hoisted black flag Emir's palace, killing dozens people forcing thousands flee, witnesses Mubi said. A car bomb thought planted Boko Haram killed least 10 people crowded bus stop Gombe Friday morning, emergency services said. The government blamed violence Boko Haram's allied criminal networks cannot control. There also thought several competing factions within group. (Writing Tim Cocks; Editing Louise Ireland)

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Robert Plant didn’t whole lotta love deal. He living founding members legendary hard-rock band Led Zeppelin ink $800 million contract Virgin Atlantic billionaire Richard Branson play reunion tour, iconic band’s singer ripped contract shreds final moments, report said. Founding members Jimmy Page John Paul Jones signed immediately flamboyant investor offered Rock Roll Hall Famers staggering amount perform 35 tour dates three locations including London, Berlin New Jersey, according UK’s Mirror. But Branson left stunned 66-year-old Plant tore agreement pieces right front concert promoters, newspaper said. “There enormous sense shock,” source told Mirror. “He said ripped paperwork given.” Guitarist Page bassist Jones set perform along drummer Jason Bonham, filled late father, John Bonham, past. They gave cranky frontman two days think historic reunion, turned real heartbreaker fans dreamed another reunion tour. “It no-brainer them, Robert asked 48 hours think it,” source said. “They tried talk ’round, chance. His mind made that’s that.” And it’s likely band hire replacement Plant’s unique voice. “There way go ahead without him,” source said. Branson, tremendous fan ’70s rock band, reportedly pulled stops get “The Song Remains Same” rockers back stage together. The founder Virgin Group planning renaming one jumbo jets “The Starship” craft ferry stars around gigs. He even going staircase jet renamed Stairway Heaven band’s landmark hit. “Even money enough get Plant sign up,” source said, adding tycoon upset singer’s diss. The band last played together, Jason Bonham filling drums, tribute concert London’s O2 arena 2007. The band notoriously cranky whether would ever reunite, Plant even calling one reporter “schmuck” press conference 2012.

ISIS Leader Killed: Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Reportedly Killed By U.S. Airstrike

(CNN) -- A company whose video chat service apparently captured audio Michael Brown's shooting said Thursday recording created time Missouri teenager killed month. The revelation Glide appears bolster man's claim inadvertently recorded audio gunfire time police officer shot killed 18-year-old Brown St. Louis suburb Ferguson August 9. The video created 12:02:14 p.m. day, Glide said. Brown, unarmed, shot Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson shortly noon. "A Glide user living nearby simply using Glide app smartphone exactly designed -- instantly communicate friend real-time video texting service. Simultaneously, also captured audio background gunshots allegedly fired Michael Brown," company said. The sounds could piece larger puzzle happened shooting, spurred days protests city 21,000. Police said Brown trying grab officer's gun. Witnesses say teen holding hands air fatally shot. Investigators determining whether accuse officer wrongdoing; charges filed. The FBI obtained audio interviewed man made recording, said Lopa Blumenthal, lawyer individual. The man, asked identity revealed, lives near site Brown shooting happened using application time Brown shot, Blumenthal said. In recording, quick series shots heard, followed pause another quick succession shots. Forensic audio expert Paul Ginsberg analyzed recording said detected least 10 gunshots -- cluster six, followed four. The significance pause Witnesses friend Wilson given conflicting accounts led Brown's death, pause could key investigation. But difficult prove audio pause took place whose narrative supports. Ferguson police alleged Brown robbed convenience store shortly shooting, friend, Dorian Johnson, walking street Wilson approached police car. Police say Wilson stopped Brown theft, Brown friend blocking traffic. Wilson tried exit vehicle Brown pushed back car, according preliminary investigation, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said. Read police reports Brown assaulted officer Wilson car, shot fired inside police car struggle officer's gun, Belmar said. Johnson disputes that, saying Wilson -- sitting car -- started scuffle grabbing Brown neck, Brown tried pull away. Johnson also said struggle gun, rather Wilson drew weapon shot Brown car. Johnson said Wilson shot Brown teen ran away. According Johnson, Brown struck back turned around put arms officer kept shooting. But woman identified friend Wilson called St. Louis radio show said officer's version events. The caller, identified "Josie," said Brown -- going away vehicle following first shot -- turned around, taunted officer charged him. Her account matches Wilson told investigators, source detailed knowledge investigation told CNN. An autopsy showed Brown six gunshot wounds. Attorney Chris Chestnut told CNN week surprised gap shots. "It's pause gives concern police shooting, especially unarmed victim, point Mr. Brown defenseless -- weapon," said Chestnut, represented family Jonathan Ferrell. Like Brown, Ferrell unarmed African-American man shot killed white police officer. That incident occurred North Carolina. But gunfire heard audio Brown incident, pause automatically suggest wrongful intent officer. "To fair, could explanations pause," said attorney Van Jones, co-host CNN's "Crossfire." "Maybe officer say, 'Well, I fired kept advancing, I fired again.' " Complete coverage CNN's Holly Yan Catherine E. Shoichet contributed report.

Boko Haram denies cease-fire, leader says he married off kidnapped girls

No one died times Fidel Castro. But yesterday, rumors began flying anew Cuban-American community -- and, course, Twitter -- Cuban leader finally bitten dust possible news conference announce demise today. Could speculation finally true time? The reports began circulating late yesterday around Twitter: So far there's nothing substantiating buzz. Cuban media outlets denied news conference scheduled, hype also comes "suspiciously close" actual death Fidel Castro Odinga, 41-year-old son Kenya opposition leader, Daily Mail reports. There another reason rumors may swirling: According Fox News Latino, yesterday marked one year since 88-year-old revolutionary last seen public. Let's hope Fidel jumps Twitter soon deny -- confirm? -- rumors.

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LONDON — The world knows “Jihadi John,” masked man British accent beheaded several hostages held Islamic State taunts audiences videos circulated widely online. But real name, according friends others familiar case, Mohammed Emwazi, Briton well-to-do family grew West London graduated college degree computer programming. He believed traveled Syria around 2012 later joined Islamic State, group whose barbarity come symbolize. “I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John,” said one Emwazi’s close friends identified interview The Washington Post. “He like brother me. . . . I sure him.” [View: The atrocities Islamic State] A representative British human rights group contact Emwazi left Syria also said believed Emwazi Jihadi John, moniker given hostages held. “There extremely strong resemblance,” Asim Qureshi, research director rights group, CAGE, said watching one videos. “This making feel fairly certain person.” Authorities used variety investigative techniques, including voice analysis interviews former hostages, try identify Jihadi John. James B. Comey, director FBI, said September — month Briton seen video killing American journalist James Foley — officials believed succeeded. Nevertheless, identity Jihadi John remained shrouded secrecy. Since Foley’s killing, appeared series videos documenting gruesome killings hostages, including four Westerners, personally beheaded. [Read: The tactics Islamic State beheadings] In each, dressed black, balaclava covering eyes ridge nose. He wears holster left arm. A spokeswoman British Embassy Washington said: “Our prime minister clear want committed murder behalf ISIL face justice appalling acts carried out. There ongoing police investigation murder hostages ISIL Syria. It appropriate government comment part continues.” ISIL another name Islamic State. U.S. officials declined comment report. Emwazi’s family declined request interview, citing legal advice. The Kuwaiti-born Emwazi, mid-20s, appears left little trail social media elsewhere online. Those knew say polite penchant wearing stylish clothes adhering tenets Islamic faith. He beard mindful making eye contact women, friends said. He raised middle-class neighborhood London occasion prayed mosque Greenwich. The friends, spoke condition anonymity sensitivity investigation, believe Emwazi started radicalize planned safari Tanzania following graduation University Westminster. Emwazi two friends — German convert Islam named Omar another man, Abu Talib — never made trip. Once landed Dar es Salaam, May 2009, detained police held overnight. It’s unclear whether reason detention made clear three, eventually deported. Emwazi flew Amsterdam, claimed officer MI5, Britain’s domestic security agency, accused trying reach Somalia, militant group al-Shabab operates southern part country, according e-mails sent Qureshi provided The Post. Emwazi denied accusation claimed MI5 representatives tried recruit him. But former hostage said Jihadi John obsessed Somalia made captives watch videos al-Shabab, allied al-Qaeda. The episode described Independent, British newspaper, identified Emwazi Muhammad ibn Muazzam. Emwazi friends allowed return Britain, met Qureshi fall 2009 discuss happened. “Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated,” Qureshi said. Shortly afterward, Emwazi decided move birthplace, Kuwait, landed job working computer company, according e-mails wrote Qureshi. He came back London twice, second time finalize wedding plans woman Kuwait. In June 2010, however, counterterrorism officials Britain detained — time fingerprinting searching belongings. When tried fly back Kuwait next day, prevented so. “I job waiting marriage get started,” wrote June 2010 e-mail Qureshi. But “I feel like prisoner, cage, London. A person imprisoned & controlled security service men, stopping living new life birthplace & country, Kuwait.” Nearly four months later, court New York sentenced Aafia Siddiqui, al-Qaeda operative convicted attempted murder U.S. personnel Afghanistan, Emwazi expressed sympathy her, saying “heard upsetting news regarding sister. . . . This keep us firmer towards fighting freedom justice!! !” In interview, Qureshi said last heard Emwazi January 2012, Emwazi sent e-mail seeking advice. “This young man ready exhaust every single kind avenue within machinery state bring change personal situation,” Qureshi said. In end, felt “actions taken criminalize way something actions.” Close friends Emwazi’s also said situation London made desperate leave country. It’s unclear exactly reached Syria how. One friend said believed Emwazi wanted travel Saudi Arabia teach English 2012 unsuccessful. Soon afterward, friend said, gone. “He upset wanted start life elsewhere,” one friends said. “He stage reached point really trying find another way get out.” Once Syria, Emwazi contacted family least one friends. It’s unclear told activities there. A former hostage debriefed officials upon release said Jihadi John part team guarding Western captives prison Idlib, Syria, 2013. The hostages nicknamed facility “the box.” Emwazi joined two men British accents, including one dubbed “George.” A former hostage said Emwazi participated waterboarding four Western hostages. Former hostages described George leader trio. Jihadi John, said, quiet intelligent. “He deliberate,” former hostage said. Beginning early 2014, hostages moved prison Syrian city Raqqa, Islamic State’s de facto capital, visited often trio. They appeared taken powerful roles within Islamic State. About time, Qureshi said, sent e-mail Emwazi. “I wondering could send number,” wrote. “Inshallah [God willing] good catch up.” There response. Goldman reported Washington. Julie Tate Washington Griff Witte Karla Adam London contributed report.

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TEXAS CITY, Texas (AP) — A Texas plumber getting unwanted attention one old company vehicles appeared photo posted Islamic militant group's social media account. Mark-1 Plumbing Texas City flooded calls picture appeared Twitter, The Galveston County Daily News reported. The picture posted online Islamic extremist group Ansar al-Deen Front, according CBS News report. The photo shows black pickup truck Mark-1 Plumbing decal door anti-aircraft gun bed. Mark Oberholtzer, owned company 32 years, said traded truck AutoNation dealership three years ago idea ended Syria. He usually takes decals vehicles sells left vehicle, believing AutoNation would remove it. "They supposed done looks like it," Oberholtzer said. "How ended Syria, I'll never know." Oberholtzer said business received thousand calls faxes week photo. "A people really ugly," said. Oberholtzer said wanted people know vehicle longer his. "I want go away, tell truth," said. ___ Information from: The Galveston County Daily News, http://www.galvnews.com Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may published, broadcast, rewritten redistributed.

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An Iraqi airstrike Thursday (September 4th) killed Abu Hajar al-Souri, top aide "Islamic State Iraq Levant" (ISIL) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Iraqi Ministry Defence said. "The Iraqi army air hawks able make direct hit one ISIL's main strongholds Tal al-Rumman, west Mosul, killing Abu Hajar al-Souri, right arm ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, him," ministry said statement released Al-Iraqiya state television. The airstrike killed "seven prominent leaders group, Arab foreign fighters", ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mohammed al-Askari told Mawtani. "Abu Hajar considered key leader group second-in-command planning executing terrorist operations," spokesman said. "He used move Iraq Syria on-going basis follow group's members." The army plans release additional details operation carrying necessary investigations, added. CITIZENS' CO-OPERATION KEY Deputy Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Hamed Attia said air raid "took place days surveillance, information-gathering communications intercepted locals presence al-Souri region". Attia said attack fruit security co-operation citizens. Iraqi MP Hassan al-Sunaid described air raid positive step. "The death Abu Hajar al-Souri welcome news thousands families terrorism victims, hundreds thousands Iraqis displaced ISIL," said. Co-operation civilians security forces continuously increasing, al-Sunaid said. Iraqis Mosul suburbs also welcoming news, said Ibrahim al-Hassan, deputy chairman Ninawa tribal council. "This criminal stop country came country continue crimes," al-Hassan said. "He received deserves others expect similar fate," added.

Boko Haram leader denies ceasefire deal, says 200 abducted girls married off

Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief Vogue magazine allegedly displeased publications's new 1 World Trade Center offices. Their new workplace 25th 26th floors building said infested rats vermins. Moving new offices may postponed pests cleared away. Reportedly, new 1 WTC offices Vogue magazine swarmed rodents. Editor-in-child, Anna Wintour, said naturally disgusted would step foot new offices rodents removed. The report details influential editor-in-chief already asked staffers clean office ever set foot there. Fortunately, Anna Wintour yet expected work new offices 2015. A Vogue employee told Gawker last Friday afternoon pests cannot tolerated work purposes. Moreover, many rodents vermins scuttling around, editorial department high-caliber magazine might delay move old Times Square offices. The sales marketing departments already moved in. The employee added even though may sound laughable, company facing serious concern creatures removed. The employee explains possibility creatures could nibble clothing office. This rat infestation problem remarkable considering excited company seems moving new posh premises. Before report, Vogue posted move special online story. The company also steadily showing pictures videos new offices, even Anna Wintour's Instagram. Page Six reports everyone sympathetic towards company. "Security even stop BASE jumpers ­entering building leaping top. You think could stop rats?" commenter named "4npower" said. Another commenter, "Lady­Amanita," claimed report nothing short exaggeration staff might confused mice rats. "Rats probably want live 25th 26th floors high-rise." To contact editor, e-mail: editor@ibtimes.com

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A hallucinogenic fungi found growing Queen’s garden Buckingham Palace discovered gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh. The television presenter unearthed fungi Buckingham Palace ITV gardening show called The Queen’s Garden, said: “I won’t eating that.” Titchmarsh came across red white spotted toadstool — called Amanita muscaria, fly agaric — tour private 40-acre plot ecology expert Professor Mick Crawley. Titchmarsh, 65, asks ITV show screened Christmas Day: “Is edible?” Professor Crawley replies: “That depends mean. It’s eaten cultures hallucinogenic affects. But also makes people eat sick. “The old-fashioned thing feed village idiot, drink urine get high without sickness.” Titchmarsh jokingly replies: “I think I’ll forgo stick normal mushrooms.” Then adds: “Not something try home.” Later told The Sun newspaper: “That surprise shows varied species are. I won’t eating that, though, no. My idea hard drugs Nurofen.” On new TV show, Titchmarsh explains gardeners actively encourage mushrooms toadstools. He says: “Every time chop something down, leave wood rot.” Magic mushroom slang term hallucinogenic fungus. The common, illegal form contains drug psilocybin, suggestion grows Palace garden. Last night Palace spokesman told Sun: “For avoidance doubt, fungi garden used Palace kitchens.” The new programme show viewers entire year life Buckingham Palace garden, summer garden parties nocturnal wanderings wildlife heart London. It demonstrate gardeners work tirelessly maintain Queen’s flowers, bearing mind wish see animals insects made welcome gardens, swapping pesticides homemade garlic treatments. Titchmarsh explore bee hives, homes insects deposits Royal mews help cultivate gardens Buckingham Palace, top tips gardeners giving insight Queen’s tastes. The programme, broadcast ITV Christmas Day, also show garden used royal family generations, king planted mulberry trees rival French young Princesses Elizabeth Margaret climbing peer high garden walls. A sandpit used royal children filmed, along oak trees planted decades ago young Prince Wales Princess Royal, grown acorns sown event birth. Titchmarsh, spent 12 months exploring Palace garden changed seasons, seen finishing calendar year Christmas tree mounted Marble Hall, decorated holly mistletoe royal garden festooned festive golden crowns.

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More graves discovered site 43 students went missing.