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BREAKING: ISIS Beheads American Journalist James Wright Foley
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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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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Web of confusion as scientists cast doubt on man's claims that a spider burrowed into his stomach through his SCAR
Angry locals came teenager's aid hearing scream, dragging man butchers shop An Indian man accused trying rape teenager reportedly penis lopped vigilante locals allegedly heard girl’s screams. Suresh Kumar, 40, recovering hospital apparently dragged butchers shop city Ganganagar, India’s Rajasthan state. He allegedly seen pinning petrified girl wall, pulled taken store genitals hacked meat cleaver. The appendage reportedly thrown road, officers hunting perpetrators. He understood critical condition, girl treat shock. Aamir Dhawan, 30, local, said: “No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime,” according Daily Mirror. He added: “We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, it’s time stopped. “This sends strong message anyone like - punished.” The Daily Mail reports police spokesperson saying: “As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice. “We ask men carried attack hand find them.” The Indian government accused enough protect citizens, violent attacks girls women become increasingly condemned international community. Meenakshi Ganguly , South Asia Director Human Rights Watch, wrote Hindustan Times August “knee-jerk solutions like death penalty rapists lowering age juvenile 18 16 help end sexual violence women.” She added: “Instead hasty measures, government make commitment effective law enforcement difficult lengthy steps needed reform criminal justice system.” Recent incidents include 15-year-old teenage girl gang-raped murdered India September, six-year-old girl raped school Bangalore July.
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Another American hostage at risk by Islamic state
CNN released new audio tonight Michael Brown case, reportedly confirms Darren Wilson shot Brown 11 times—five behind six face-to-face. You even hear significant pause two strings fire. This new audio also matches statements made Piaget Crenshaw Tiffany Mitchell. And necessarily confirm everything they've said, certainly adds credibility. Both women say saw Brown Wilson wrestling doorway police car Brown ran away shot back. Then, say, Brown turned around arms shot again. How much information like come see charges pressed?
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ISIS Militant “Jihadi John” Identified As Young West Londoner
Adding Apple's iOS 8 launch troubles, report Monday claims operating system's "Reset All Settings" feature hardware wiping user preferences also deletes data stored iCloud Drive. As discovered MacRumors, issue presents iPhone iPad users attempt reset preferences via device's Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings option. The feature allows users troubleshoot possible iOS issues reverting system settings back factory baselines. As OS X 10.10 Yosemite, subsequently iCloud Drive, yet available consumer download aside Apple's public beta testing program, effects consumers non-existent. However, large number untrained public beta participants opting service iOS 8, problem could become serious. According report, one iPad user performed reset found local iWork documents deleted, consequently wiped documents cloud tablet synced iCloud. It appears data first-party apps connected iCloud Drive affected bug, though users seeing issue play described. In cases, files delete upon syncing iCloud, data remains untouched. It suggested users back iCloud Drive documents local computer prior performing Reset All Settings operation. iCloud Drive Apple's solution cloud storage, syncing collaboration. The system allows seamless file transport storage across iOS, OS X Windows, enabling advanced features like document editing, asset tagging drag-and-drop data management. Apple activate iCloud Drive alongside release OS X Yosemite later fall, bringing company's The feature already rolled beta testers, well iCloud.com beta website, supports access editing stored documents.
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Boko Haram denies ceasefire claim by Nigeria's government
Matt Taibbi takes leave absence First Look Media. Taibbi tapped start satirical website eBay founder Pierre Omidyar's media outlet. Taibbi's exit allegedly due conflict higher-ups, leading doubt publication's future.
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A message from Jim's mom, Diane Foley:
In new video, ISIS shows American-made weapons says intended Kurds actually air dropped territory control. At least one bundle U.S. weapons airdropped Syria appears fallen hands ISIS, dangerous misfire American mission speed aid Kurdish forces making stand Kobani. Source: The Daily Beast. Read full article. (link)
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No, Banksy Didn't Create That 'Charlie Hebdo' Tribute Cartoon, But That Doesn't Mean You Can't Appreciate It
Eran Cicurel, editor Voice Israel, quoted YPG fighters familiar situation Kobani, saying Gill Rosenberg captured IS. Cicurel's claims contradict IS claims, made announcements IS-affiliated websites Samoach al-Islam, al-Platform Media, Twitter Rosenberg captured. Earlier day, IS media sources even alleged video coming soon. Considering scale yesterday's IS advance, story appeared plausible. Close friends, comrades, supporters also voiced credible concern Rosenberg's Facebook page. The YPG fighters noted, Cicurel, Rosenberg city Hoban time IS claims abducted. They also called story "mere propaganda". While confirmation per se, Cicurel's claims, addition circumstantial evidence, made story Rosenberg's capture implausible. Established Israeli sources exclusively ran story purporting primary sources reporting Rosenberg's capture. The Haaretz Israeli News, Times Israel, Jerusalem Post, Ynet News almost immediately published similar reports, media outside Israel either reported story quoted Israeli media. It illegal Israeli citizen travel Israeli-declared hostile state, including Iraq Syria, reason including business media reporting. Rosenberg, age 31, become infamous recent months joining YPG fighters Kobani despite illegality endeavor. In past 24 hours, IS advance pushed YPG back four fronts, including northern side borders Turkey. However, YPG mitigated many IS gains, due US airstrikes arrival Turkish forces sealing border north. Despite new information, little still publicly known Rosenberg's status time. Pro-IS sources still claiming captured, sources staying quiet. A link added comments story officially confirmed denied. Pictures Rosenberg (Not repost! The article completely original content. These images merely appended informational purposes) Kobani map November 28 (credits @deSyracuse) Kobani map late November 29 (credits @macroarch). Note: Some IS gains pushed back, claims total reversal untrue.
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Apple Watch: Release well initially only in Apple Stores
Seven girls Bosnian school, aged 13 14, fallen pregnant five-day school trip country's capital, Sarajevo. The school based Bosnian town Banja Luka, took 28 teenage girls educational visit city intentions visit museums places historical significance. But seems unsupervised girls got lot staying away home. The case triggered serious discussion state Bosnia's sex education, number 13-15-year-old girls underage sex seen dramatic spike recent times. A Sarajevo-based gynaecologist, Senad Mehmedbasic, commented concerning increase underage pregnancies is. "That trend today," said. "But continue allow children educated sex street school." And continuing point education key reducing number girls underage sex, said: "It obvious children enough knowledge health education engage activities, knowing consequences. We direct educational system, must allowed street teaches children intimate matters, later slapped life." The parents girls understandably furious lack care taken keep eye children's activities. But National Coordinator Reproductive Health Republika Srpska, Nenad Babici, believes blame lie teachers trip, "parental neglect" caused lack reproductive understanding young girls. We're sure truth says - duty parents well schools inform children dangers unprotected sex young age, throughout adult lives. But 7 28 pupils - that's staggering 25% girls attended trip - become pregnant surely primarily neglect teachers, made duty keep eye girls duration?
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eBay developing Apple Watch software with ties to iOS app
Michael Phelps' self-proclaimed girlfriend Taylor Lianne Chandler made shocking admission. In post Facebook, Chandler revealing actually born boy, named David Roy Fitch birth. As teenager however Chandler went testosterone blockers name changed then, early twenties, underwent corrective surgery get rid male genitalia. Scroll videos Shocker: Michael Phelps' self-proclaimed girlfriend Taylor Lianne Chandler (above) admitted born David Roy Fitch, male female genitalia In dark: Chandler said new man Phelps (above) aware past, though there's actual proof two ever official item Her choice: Chandler began taking testosterone blockers teens, corrective surgery early twenties get rid male genitalia Feet sand: Chandler since champion gender rights Chandler born male however name only, actually intersex, meaning male genitalia, testicles, also uterus ovaries. As explains Facebook post, 'I never man, never lived man. No one say knew man produce photo man.' She adds, 'There people remember androgynous child times forced upon me.' She also revealing love Phelps, claims two clicked meeting Tinder. 'Spending time like teenage love affair,' says. 'I never felt comfortable accepted every way I him.' In costume: Chandler dressed Wonder Woman Halloween pal Bad night: Chandler (left) claims Phelps (right) night arrested suspicion DUI I'm yelling Tinder: A look Phelps' alleged Tinder profile, Chandler first met She previously detailed first date, Baltimore Ravens games, National Enquirer. 'One thing led next, made love halftime,' claims interview. 'Later, sex again. The intimacy amazing! It first time life someone made feel like true woman.' She also told magazine never lied swimmer past, saying never came up. Famous friends: Chandler cozies RuPaul's Drag Race alum Detox So sweet: Chandler posted image Phelps account wrote excited see Now however, Chandler thinks Phelps may 'leave her' telling truth. 'I probably going lose brand team wants protect things since went rehab came attention didn’t put relationship best light,' says. Her Facebook shrine swimmer, photos plastered wall banner. She also seems repost stories mention relationship. He's out: Chandler said Facebook Wednesday Phelps rehab Still on? : Phelps yet comment Chandler claims Phelps arrested suspicion DUI September 30 Baltimore, Maryland. The swimmer entered rehab days incident completed program Wednesday according Chandler. The alleged couple also bit age gap them, Phelps 29 Chandler 41-years-old. Phelps, decorated Olympian time 22 medals, currently serving six month suspension swimming result DUI. Boots days: Chandler's Facebook page shrine Phelps, swimmer's photos everywhere In post, Chandler also takes time discuss difficulties faced life. 'In early teens I medically diagnosed went testosterone blockers, 15 estrogen enhancers. My birth certificate modified along name I teenager, prior corrective surgery,' explains. 'I originally changed name Paige Victoria Whitney. At 16 I legally emancipated family. I already left home 15. At 18 I got trouble twice, bad check DUI.' 'At 19 I thought would smart blackmail someone giving money surgery. As soon I received money I arrested charged extortion.' 'I spent 30 days jail I ashamed tell family happened thinking one knew. Even though birth certificate drivers license said female put cell 3 men I raped.' She since spent much life crusading gender rights.
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Soldier shot in Ottawa at War Memorial
A soldier shot Ottawa's War Memorial Canada, near parliament, gunman opened fire. The soldier treated paramedics police rushed scene. Witnesses told CBC News suspected shooter carrying rifle. The Canadian parliament building reported lockdown following shooting. Police cordoned area blocked access Parliament Hill. Other reports said shots fired inside parliament. RT @storyfulpro: CANADA: @josh_wingrove A body outside ground library parliament pic.twitter.com/LcUfNzKSdj— Ben Fenton (@benfenton) October 22, 2014 Police say located car belonging suspect advised people stay away Parliament HIll due ongoing incident. Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper said safe evacuated building shooting. At least 20 shots shots Canada parliament, according witnesses. A Globe Mail journalist said "dozens shots" fired inside Canadian parliament. Other reports said man wearing long dark coat "Middle Eastern scarf covering face". Witness said man long rifle, dark coat, wearing described Middle Eastern scarf covering face. #cdnpoli #ottnews— Jordan Press (@jpress) October 22, 2014 A Canadian member parliament tweeting inside building, Malcom Allen, said shots heard inside caucus room centre block: We're lock hill shots heard outside caucus room centre block— Malcolm Allen (@Malcolm_AllenMP) October 22, 2014 Justin Ling, Ottawa bureau chief Hyperpartisans Weekly, inside parliament building, tweeted could one shooter: Obviously, reports active gunman killed. But saw reports second gunman.— Justin Ling (@Justin_Ling) October 22, 2014 The report seems confirmed CBS, quoted Ottawa Police saying multiple suspects large shooting. Two MPs tweeted gunman killed police. The attack came day 25-year-old Muslim convert shot dead police killed Canadian solider injured second near Montreal. Police said man, Martin Couture Rouleau recently become influenced radical Islam, friends suggesting acted response appeal Isis (Islamic State) group jihadi sympathisers across world launch 'lone wolf' attacks westerners "wherever found". Canada raised terror threat level country low medium following attack. RelatedCanada Raises Terror Threat Level Because Isis 'Lone Wolf' Attack Two SoldiersCanada: Isis 'Lone Wolf' Killer Martin Couture Rouleau Mows Down Soldiers Car MORE TO FOLLOW...
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Fox & Friends got excited Thursday morning rumors, credited Jordanian TV, King Abdullah Jordan potentially participated retaliatory airstrikes ISIS immolation death Jordanian pilot Muath al-Kasaesbeh. “What statement would make,” Steve Doocy said. “He stepping strong leadership clarity,” Elisabeth Hasselbeck said. “What president doing? Fox aired photos King Abdullah flight gear, making rounds Twitter since Wednesday evening: Reports Jordanian King Abdullah, pilot, fly sorties ISIS targets. pic.twitter.com/mZetDARLOI — Joseph Braude (@josephbraude) February 4, 2015 عاجل ⭕️| ضربة جوية اردنية على معاقل #داعش الآن يشارك فيها ملك #الاردن "عبدالله الثاني" pic.twitter.com/7Z1hDUKunp — عاجل المملكة (@KsaBrk) February 4, 2015 This got conservative Twitter riled up: Looking forward Brian Williams sharing memories flying today's combat mission ISIL King Abdullah. — Drew McCoy (@DrewMTips) February 4, 2015 The photos eventually revealed video last year Abdullah took several young cancer patients flight. Doocy acknowledged photos old adding, “But pilot.” Alas, hero warrior head state today: Photos Jord King RT'ed @KsaBrk appear old misleading. Arabic reports planned attack numerous unverifiable. — Joseph Braude (@josephbraude) February 5, 2015 From @RenaNetjes, Arabic press reports Jordanian king's flight sortie denied official spokesperson. @deborahamos — Joseph Braude (@josephbraude) February 5, 2015 Al Arabiya confirmed Abdullah take part air strikes, contradicted Doocy’s statement pilot: 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. Doocy quietly corrected record end next segment. “By way, I point understand far king taken part raids,” Doocy said. “But may going forward.” What statement would make. Watch video below, via Fox News: OO.ready(function() { OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer-Z3dGc2czrQVCoEqaakHjo4uzs7nqtSWv', 'Z3dGc2czrQVCoEqaakHjo4uzs7nqtSWv'); }); Please enable Javascript watch. [Image via screengrab] —— >> Follow Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) Twitter
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ISIL Beheads American Photojournalist in Iraq
Poverty-stricken parents took streets auction son highest bidder. The reason? They need money pay cancer treatment save life twin sister. The little girl acute leukemia parents told would die without urgent medical treatment. Horrifying sad photos show 29-year-old Meng Xiangyan, mom twins, streets Eastern China. She said: "Up year ago wonderful family thought everything could need wonderful little boy wonderful little girl twins. But changed daughter diagnosed suffering leukaemia August last year spent savings borrowed everything could friends relatives." The family sold apartment everything live tiny flat near medical center treating thier daughter. “It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son."
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Video showing American journalist beheaded believed real, officials and family say
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City health officials said man held isolation local hospital weekend infected Ebola virus. Officials hope sooth nerves fears deadly virus spread across country, even though virus not. “We ruled Ebola case Kansas City,” Kansas City Health Department Director Dr. Rex Archer told reporters Monday. He said man, recently traveled Nigeria, possess symptom profile deadly virus beyond high fever direct contact anyone disease travels. No Ebola blood test done, Dr. Archer said, feared symptoms never materialized. The case marked second known Ebola scare Kansas City area , fears virus built American fights life Dallas. At White House Monday, President Barack Obama urged calm outlined several steps administration taking contain virus Africa fight there. “The CDC familiar dealing infectious diseases viruses like this,” president said. “We know done, medical infrastructure it.” Monday morning, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran sent letter CDC director , urging greater screening U.S. ports entry, including airports. This afternoon, President Obama said steps consideration. “We're also going looking protocols additional passenger screening source United States,” Obama said. “All things make confident United States, chances outbreak-of epidemic here- extraordinarily low.”
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Islamic State releases video apparently showing the beheading of missing US journalist James Foley
A dog found abandoned Scottish train station next suitcase filled belongings local animal welfare charity looking tips neglectful owner. The dog, male shar-pei named Kai, found sitting leash attached banister Ayr railway station Jan. 2, according Scottish Society Prevention Cruelty Animals. "Kai around two three years old lovely dog nice nature," Scottish SPCA Inspector Stewart Taylor said group's release. Amazing Animals From Around World The group reported suitcase contained dog bowl, food, pillow toy -- although clear owner wrongdoing. Abandoning animal offense Scotland and, able determine left dog station, person persons could banned owning animals life. "Regardless fact Kai left belongings, still cruel incident keen identify person responsible," Taylor said. Officials able determine dog's name animal microchipped previous owner. When contacted individual, reported sold dog 2013 information new owner. Taylor said group care dog find owner Kai.
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What Glenn Beck Fears May Be Done With the 11 Missing Jets
Young boy seen holding guns images circulated social media Isis supporters circulating images child say become youngest foreign fighter killed battle jihadist group, according counter-extremism think tank. The images, cannot independently verified, show young boy believed 10-years-old holding guns, posing balaclava stretched across face standing alongside man thought father reportedly militant. Those sharing pictures paying tribute child Twitter youngest martyr Arabian Peninsula killed Syria Isis tries establish caliphate across swathes region, according Charlie Cooper, researcher Quilliam Foundation. Mr Cooper said images circulated social media hashtags translated ‘martyrdom cub Baghdadi father'. It claimed reports death first emerged 26 September killed fighting alongside father. The child’s alleged death comes Australian man fighting Isis posted picture online showing young son holding severed head Syrian soldier August, caption: "That’s boy." In month, report United Nations Human Rights Council found Isis affiliated groups recruited, trained used children active combat roles. It also found Isis established training camps recruit children armed roles, would receive weapons training religious education. In Raqqa, children young ten recruited trained Isis. The UN said: “In using children age 15, group committed war crime.” News boy’s alleged death comes video footage released showing Isis firing targets besieged Syria-Turkey border town Kobani. The video distributed pro-Isis media group Al-A’amaq, publish clips showing strategic assets seized group advancing. In it, fighters heard vowing descend town spite coalition air strikes, one warning: “We enter city free non-believers.”
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An image gold Bugatti Veyron graffitied drawing penis may upset car lovers - turns vehicle included YouTube hoax. Photos multiple Instagram accounts revealed luxury vehicle permanently damaged. Instagram user @andreysmygov uploaded photo last Friday Veyron caption suggested painted stunt TwinzTV, Car Crushing noted. Scroll video Graffitied: A photo 'vandalised' Bugatti Veyron reportedly taken Seattle, according Reddit post Busted: This Instagram photo @andreysmygov included caption suggesting car spray-painted stunt TwinzTV 'How often u get spray paint Bugatti lol shoutout homie @vgtorious letting us @twinztv1 @twinztv2 @twinz_tv @nigxl @alexwood66,' wrote online. Brothers Jeremy Jason Holden run YouTube pranks channel TwinzTV. A Saturday photo @andreysmygov shows user @vgtorious standing next Veyron, time different graffiti. Instead drawing male genitalia, graffiti initials 'VG' A Sunday photo account shows @andreysmygov @vgotorious leaning scrubbed-clean Veyron, suggesting luxury vehicle longer features markings. 'Filming new vid @vgtorious one going sick! #vgproductions #bugatti' @andreysmygov captioned photograph. A photo car waxed - graffitti visible - posted @vgtorious Instagram Saturday, though clear took place. Different drawing: A second photo @andreysmygov's account shows different graffitti hood Veyron He also re-grammed photograph showing next letters 'VG' hood, confirming hoax. 'Oops I think pranked WORLD video aired...yet �� #bugatti #veyron #vw #youtube #global #news #pranks #funny #bugattifamilyimsorry', captioned snap. Jeremy Holden also uploaded snap penis drawing Veyron Saturday. He wrote, 'I got spray paint @vgtorious #buggati today haha #prank #twinztv #youtube #funny #seattle @_twinztv_ @twinztv2 @andreysmygov.' TwinzTV already featured Bugatti Veyron August YouTube video, Car Crushing pointed out. In clip, man leans Veyron picking women, much less expensive silver car parked behind him. When convinces women get food him, one leave realize Veyron's actual owner - actually owns silver car.
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Rapper Big Bank Hank of Sugarhill Gang dies at 57
Sugarhill Gang's Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson died age 57, confirms David Mallie, manages group's two remaining living members. Mallie said Jackson died kidney complications due cancer. “[Wonder Mike Master Gee] contact past year," Mallie told FOX411. "They great times created history.” The former band members also expressed condolences. "So sad hear brother's passing. Rest peace Big Bank," said. The Sugarhill Gang popularized rap music hit single "Rapper's Delight" 1979. “Once I step door entertainment arena, get crazy love everywhere go,” Wonder Mike told FOX411 2013. “Like one Soul Train Awards years ago, Denzel Washington audience, Danny Glover, Jay Z Beyonce lyrics, people saying words right back me.” Diana Falzone FoxNews.com reporter. You follow Twitter @dianafalzone.
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ISIS Beheads American Journalist
James Foley went missing November 2012 A video posted online Tuesday purportedly shows Islamist extremist beheading James Foley, American journalist kidnapped Syria 18 months ago. A graphic video purported killing, whose authenticity could immediately verified, posted online Tuesday quickly spread social media. The video, appears work militant group Islamic State Iraq Greater Syria, declares act “A Message #America (from #IslamicState)” retribution United States’ intervention ISIS Iraq. Some versions video Twitter accounts circulating quickly taken offline Tuesday evening, though video soon appeared YouTube again. TIME publishing video. The video also includes threat kill Steven Sotloff, freelance journalist written TIME among outlets, missing since August 2013. A Facebook page affiliated Foley family’s campaign release posted message Tuesday saying couldn’t confirm authenticity video Foley’s fate. “We know many looking confirmation answers,” post read. “Please patient information, keep Foleys thoughts prayers.” A spokesperson U.S. National Security Council said American intelligence community “is working quickly possible determine authenticity.” “If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends,” NSC spokesperson Caitlin Hayden said. “We provide information available.” Foley “was taken organized gang departing internet café Binesh, Syria,” near Turkish border, FBI said alert following Nov. 22, 2012, kidnapping. He Binesh covering Syrian civil war GlobalPost website AFP. Foley, 40, grew New Hampshire, parents live.
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No, Banksy has not been arrested (sigh)
Let’s clear one quickly. A US website carrying report world’s richest street artist Banksy identified arrested. It is, course, completely fake, quotes used National Report piece originally ‘issued’ via press release hosted satirical website 2013. Hm…
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Priest' claim of seeing God as a woman dismissed as hoax
Boston - So lately, tongues wagging due recent story elderly priest died conversation God, female God that. The story dancing around Facebook, Twitter, Reddit. It's also sallied across seas made African media Indian media. The story even made way holy land obnoxious religious redneckery known Texas. The story goes something like this: An old fart, er, I mean Catholic priest, Massachusetts officially dead 48 minutes medical staff "miraculously" re-started heart, World News Daily Report says. All while, Father John Micheal O'Neal says went heaven met God, motherly feminine happened woman. Father O'Neal, 71, rushed hospital late January hit major heart attack, declared dead shortly arrival. He brought back life via sort newfangled mechanical gadgetry doctors Massachusetts General Hospital, used newfangled mechanical gadgetry unclog vital arteries brain. Soon returned heart normal rhythm. Father O'Neal woke less 48 hours later recovered perfectly, World News Daily Report says. Well, course. I mean, all, going story elderly dude talking God, can't really die, you? That come wash. There much wringing hands, Catholic Blogger Bridget Mary Meehan wrote: "The declarations cleric caused quite stir catholic clergy archdiocese last days, causing Archbishop summon press conference try calm rumors. Despite disapproval superiors, Father O'Neal says continue dedicating life God spread word 'Holy Mother.'" Then wonders: "Why Cardinal O'Malley Boston Archdiocese upset? You would think he'd inspired. Perhaps, afraid God woman, then, could put big crack church's stained glass ceiling open door women priests!" Sure, employ delusional people? They're certainly entertaining. But good Archbishop bothered? Perhaps Father John Micheal O'Neal exist. You see, he's really nice old man Shutterstock, probably wishes somewhere else hospital. Terrence Donilon, spokesman Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley says story hoax. "We priest name," told Metro.co.uk. "I believe could hoax story." And despite whatever Meehan thinks, never verified O'Malley ever issued public disavowal priest's alleged statements. It's public records, About.com reports. Perhaps, story runs course, media realize asleep awake. You see, World News Daily, makes bones fact satire site. Here's site's disclaimer: "WNDR assumes however responsibility satirical nature articles fictional nature content. All characters appearing articles website – even based real people – entirely fictional resemblance persons, living, dead, undead purely miracle." When Meehan apprised fact story hoax, offered fantasyland reply: "According recent media update, story false, I believe yet happened, truly will! Someone said: 'All stories true actually happened.'" I'm making up. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/religion/op-ed-hoax-priest-who-never-existed-claims-he-died-saw-female-god/article/426745#ixzz3SaIR8Hlq
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Accountant Claims Comcast Got Him Fired From His Job for Reporting a Customer Service Issue
Conal O'Rourke claims got fired complaining Comcast's service.
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Canadian Michael Zehaf-Bibeau thought to be the gunman in Ottawa shooting
Tiger Woods golfing. He's taking time rest, heal, work game. But according one dude probably know anything, coverup, Woods actually serving secret Tour suspension failed drug test. Today, PGA Tour Woods's agent flatly deny claim. The drug-test rumor came occasional pro golfer Dan Olsen, made Lansing, Mich., sports talk radio show Friday morning. Who hell Dan Olsen? Good question! He played single full season Tour 2004, played PGA event since 2011, mostly caddies gives lessons. But say: "I've heard he's suspended. I heard he's month's suspension. And not, kind strong witness. It's credible person that's telling this. It's testosterone, something else. I think said done, he's gonna surpass Lance Armstrong infamy." That's strong allegation make, Olsen better able back up. (He's not, bit.) Today, PGA Tour said horseshit. "There truth whatsoever claims. We categorically deny allegations," said Ty Votaw, executive vice president PGA Tour. Woods's agent, too: "These claims absolutely, unequivocally completely false," agent Mark Steinberg said. "They unsourced, unverified completely ridiculous." Olsen walking back everything said, telling ESPN.com Friday comments "only opinion based first-hand knowledge facts." Which claim relies pretty loose definition word "opinion." Olsen went say "I'll looked crazy fucking nobody making accusations Tiger," might first true thing he's said four days.
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Jihadi John: Mohammed Emwazi named as masked man behind ISIS beheadings
This possibly best resignation letter I’ve ever seen. No, scrap that. This IS best resignation letter I’ve ever seen. An iPhone game developer quit job hiding secret message end game worked called Electric Boogie. To see message get 100 points final level. Well innocent gamer get 100 points last thing expected see explicit animation message boss developing company. If couldn’t read it, message said: Brody – Working living hell. You hav eyour head far ass, it’s wonder breath always smells like shit. Consider cartoon animation letter, resignation pathetic company. I quit. – D.B.G 05/11/14
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Islamic State training fighter pilots in captured jets, monitoring group says
Islamic State leaders Syria Iraq training fighters fly captured fighter jets hope establishing air force, claimed. The terror group understood carrying test flights captured al-Jarrah military airport east Aleppo, according British-based organisation monitoring Syrian Civil War. Having captured three fighter jets Syrian military, ISIS using Iraqi pilots officers Saddam Hussein's air force train Syria-based militants operate warplanes. The news comes Al Qaeda Arabian Peninsula sought mend strained relations ISIS, urging jihadist groups operating Middle East unite common cause fighting Western 'crusader' armies. Fighter: It clear ISIS' jets equipped weaponry pilots able fly long distances, witnesses said planes appear seized Syrian Air Force (pictured) Power: ISIS steadily building full-equipped military - including large tanks, one pictured Raqqa). Much equipment possession seized Syrian regime forces Show strength: ISIS militants take part military parade along streets Raqqa earlier year ISIS' alleged test flights Aleppo countryside understood first time terror group - seized control vast swathes Syria Iraq earlier year - taken air. 'They trainers, Iraqi officers pilots Saddam Hussein,' said Rami Abdulrahman, runs Syrian Observatory Human Rights. 'People saw flights, went many times airport flying skies outside airport coming back,' said, citing witnesses near al-Jarrah military airport. The airport, seized Syrian regime earlier year, approximately 45 miles Turkish border. It clear jets equipped weaponry pilots able fly long distances, witnesses said planes appear Soviet-built MiG 21 MiG 23 models. Leader: News ISIS' test flights comes Al Qaeda - previously condemned ISIS brutal - ostensibly sought repair ties group led Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi (pictured) Declaration: Titled 'Statement Crusader Coalition', document Al Qaeda's strongest show support ISIS since leader Ayman al-Zawahiri denounced group brutal tactics late last year Islamic State militants almost entirely driven Syrian city Kobane following remarkable fightback Kurdish forces vowed either defeat terrorists die trying. The extremists abandoned positions city, except two small pockets resistance east city, Kurdish commander Baharin Kandal said. As recently Monday looked fall Kobane imminent. The massively outgunned Kurdish fighters pushed back ever closer city centre ISIS militants advancing suburbs, leaving hundreds mainly elderly residents facing rape massacre. But help intense U.S. Arab bombing raids anti-ISIS campaign far, Kurdish forces able kill hundreds militants past two days. They also managed force militants killed retreat outskirts town. News ISIS almost entirely forced Kobane comes two days heavy air strikes U.S. warplanes. ISIS' alleged test flights come despite American Arab warplanes carrying dozens bombing raids group Syria. The terrorists regularly used weaponry captured Syrian Iraqi armies overrun several military bases first time able pilot warplanes. Pro-Islamic State Twitter accounts previously posted pictures captured jets parts Syria, aircraft appeared unusable, according analysts diplomats. News test flights comes Al Qaeda - previously condemned ISIS brutal - ostensibly sought repair ties Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's group. In statement released today, Al Qaeda Arabian Peninsula - notorious terror collective's Yemen-based franchise - urged jihadists throughout Middle East put differences aside, according Charlie Winter, researcher jihad counter-terrorism think-tank Quilliam The document understood called Al Qaeda - represented Syria Nusra Front Khorasan terror groups - stop fighting ISIS, adding militants instead focus attacking Western 'crusader' forces carrying strikes American targets. Titled 'Statement Crusader Coalition', document Al Qaeda's strongest show support ISIS since leader Ayman al-Zawahiri denounced group brutal tactics late last year. Advance: The Islamic State allied Sunni militants seized Anbar city Fallujah, parts Ramadi large rural areas Anbar early year Checkpoint: Earlier today, Iraqi officials western Anbar province said curfew imposed provincial capital Ramadi (pictured) fears Islamic State group might try advance city Security: ISIS making gains around Ramadi recent weeks embattled Iraqi military, despite ongoing U.S.-led coalition airstrikes militants 'We urge Muslims back brethren, souls, money tongues, crusaders,' Al Qaeda statement reads. It also urges Muslims support 'whoever weaken Americans weaken militarily, economically, media-wise.' Earlier today, Iraqi officials western Anbar province said curfew imposed provincial capital Ramadi fears Islamic State group might try advance city. Sabah Karhout, chairman Anbar provincial council, says curfew began midnight morning part effort limit movement city. ISIS making gains around Ramadi recent weeks embattled Iraqi military, despite ongoing U.S.-led coalition airstrikes militants. Two Iraqi military officials, speaking anonymously authorized brief media, say major operations underway Salahuddin province retake key areas Sunni militants around Tikrit Beiji oil refinery. ISIS allied Sunni militants seized Anbar city Fallujah, parts Ramadi large rural areas Anbar early year. The loss Fallujah - American troops engaged heaviest fighting eight-year U.S.-led war country - foreshadowed later loss Iraq's second city Mosul much north. Six senior figures Pakistani Taliban pledged allegiance Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi symbol terrorists' expanding influence among Islamist groups. Withdrawing loyalty Afghan Taliban's leader Mohammad Omar, men - made group's chief spokesman Shahidullah Shahid five regional commanders - said remain members Pakistani Taliban, added consider affiliates ISIS. The move likely serious consequences security Pakistan, particularly near Afghan border six men based, leaving open kind violence brutal oppression ISIS employed vast swathes Syria Iraq group's control. Militants: Withdrawing loyalty Afghan Taliban's leader Mohammad Omar, men - made group's chief spokesman Shahidullah Shahid (centre) five regional commanders - said remain members Pakistani Taliban, added consider affiliates ISIS The official announcement six men's declaration allegiance ISIS came form audio recording emerged Wednesday. However rumours circulating weeks several senior figures Pakistani Taliban set declare loyalty al-Baghdadi. 'I show allegiance commander faithful, Caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Qureshi al Hussaini, listen obey every order follow orders regardless circumstances may be,' Shahid said recording. There concern senior figures Pakistani Taliban may defect ISIS, including group's overall leader Maulana Fazlullah, previously voiced support terror group. Despite several members declared ISIS sympathies, announcement first time senior figure within Pakistani Taliban actually sworn allegiance al-Baghdadi.
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That ESPN Domestic Violence Panel You Keep Hearing About Isn't Real
(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.
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Spider Burrows Into Australian Man's Appendix Scar (VIDEO)
An Australian tourist’s holiday Bali ended horrifyingly doctors forced pull tropical spider stomach. Medical staff Bali International Medical Centre said spider burrowed Dylan Thomas’s skin scar appendix removed. The 21-year-old, Bunbury, Western Australia, told NT News woke Saturday morning find 2-inch red trail rising stomach. Later day risen two three inches higher body, said. When first went doctors Sunday told insect bite gave cream, NT News reported. By Monday morning trail started blister. Then Thomas saw dermatologist, recognised things right. Doctors operated removed spider size match head body. Thomas told NT News: “It takes lot deter me, I feel violated. “It bizarre experience know something like body couple days.” The spider, dead removed, sent tests, Thomas expected learn species coming days. He summed experience Thursday: The Bunbury Mail said Thomas hoping friends would help raise enough money Spider-Man tattoo chest. He also apparently hoping ordeal leaves “gnarly scar” body. update A number scientists Perth cast doubt Thomas’ claims said red trail may caused mite rather spider. Arachnologist Dr Volker Framenau told WA Today: “We thought may something like mite, different parasitic mites there, sometimes look bit like spider.” BF_STATIC.timequeue.push(function () { document.getElementById("update_article_update_time_4050373").innerHTML = UI.dateFormat.get_formatted_date('2014-10-17 18:18:33 -0400', 'update'); });
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Bali Awry
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:
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Is Kim Jong Un's sister Kim Yo Jong in charge?
The Pentagon confirmed Ahmed Abdi Godane, leader Islamist militant group al-Shabaab, killed US air strike earlier week. The United States previously said strike inside Somalia targeted Godane, know whether killed. “We confirmed Ahmed Godane, co-founder al-Shabaab, killed,” said rear admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, describing “major symbolic operational loss” militant group, aligned al-Qaida. Al-Shabaab fighting topple Somalia’s western-backed government regularly launches bombings gun attacks state targets civilians. Godane’s death could lead internal power struggle. On Wednesday US officials said still investigating see whether strike al-Shabaab encampment killed Godane, 37, reportedly trained Taliban Afghanistan. At least three strikes hit convoy al-Shabaab vehicles southern Somalia Monday night, according witnesses spokesman group spoke later Associated Press. The al-Shabaab representative said six al-Shabaab fighters killed strikes. The air raid came days African Union (AU) troops Somali government forces launched “Operation Indian Ocean”, major offensive aimed seizing key ports al-Shabaab cutting one key sources revenue: multi-million dollar exports charcoal. AU forces targeting Shabaab several fronts, Ugandan troops leading offensives main port Barawe, south capital, Mogadishu. The commander AU Somalia said death Godane would “proud happy moment Africa”. Godane, passion poetry, seized world attention year ago Westgate mall attack Nairobi, left least 67 dead. He warned Kenya would suffer atrocities unless withdrew troops AU force Somalia. “You cannot withstand war attrition inside country,” said audio message posted website linked al-Shabaab. “So withdraw forces, prepared abundance blood spilt country.” Washington carried series drone missile strikes past, including attacks reportedly targeting Godane, rarely confirms officially. Godane took leadership al-Shabaab 2008 chief Adan Hashi Ayro killed US missile strike. Also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, Godane al-Shabaab’s spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al-Qaida. In 2012 US offered reward $7m (£4.2m) information leading arrest.
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‘Jihadi John’: The Islamic State killer behind the mask is a young Londoner
The Islamic State executioner known 'Jihadi John' today revealed university graduate London flew Syria despite MI5 terror watch list. Mohammed Emwazi, 27, Queen’s Park, west London, studied computer programming University Westminster, said travelled Middle East 2012 later joined ISIS. Jihadi John featured horrifying execution videos U.S. journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff, aid worker David Haines, 22 Syrian soldiers Japanese reporter Kenji Goto. Scroll video Unmasked: The ISIS executioner 'Jihadi John' identified Mohammed Emwazi west London Arabic speaker Mr Emwazi, first moved Britain aged six, reported raised middle-class family occasionally prayed mosque Greenwich, south-east London. But graduating university 2009, claimed harassed intimidated security services - even complained Independent Police Complaints Commission. Mr Emwazi alleged agent MI5 knew ‘everything me; I lived, I did, people I hanged around with’ claimed organisation attempted ‘turn’ work them. One Kuwait-born Mr Emwazi’s close friends identified him, telling newspaper: ‘I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John. He like brother me… I sure him.’ And Asim Qureshi, research director British human rights group Cage - contact Mr Emwazi left Syria - said also believed man Jihadi John. Mr Qureshi told Washington Post: ‘There extremely strong resemblance. This making feel fairly certain person.' Home: Mr Emwazi’s recent address flat Leeve House (above), part Mozart Estate Queen's Park - area seen shootings gang-related troubles past four years According newspaper, May 2009 Mr Emwazi flew Tanzania friends apparently safari - arrested police upon landing Dar es Salaam sent back Britain. En route stopped Amsterdam, claimed accused MI5 officer trying reach Somalia, home militant group Al Shabaab. The Washington Post reported Mr Emwazi - also known Muhammad ibn Muazzam - moved native Kuwait worked IT, detained counter-terrorism police June 2010 upon return trip London. They allegedly fingerprinted searched belongings, allowed fly back Kuwait. Mr Emwazi put terror watch list banned leaving UK. The FBI said last September authorities trying identify Jihadi John using various investigative techniques including voice analysis interviews former hostages. Scotland Yard would confirm name, Downing Street declined comment report. Mr Emazi’s recent address flat Leeve House, part Mozart Estate Queen's Park - area seen shootings gang-related troubles past four years. A spokesman International Centre Study Radicalisation King's College London said: ‘We believe identity name published Washington Post public realm accurate correct. ‘“Jihadi John” special, sense foreign fighters tried hide identity using pseudonyms literally masking themselves. ‘The fact “Jihadi John” unveiled manner demonstrates whatever efforts made, ability mask one's identity limited fact impossible, true identities eventually revealed.’ In September, revealed Jihadi John known MI5 travelled Syria join ISIS. It revealed security officials identified name background kept secret avoid jeopardising hostage rescue missions. Horrifying: Jihadi John featured execution videos American journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff, aid worker David Haines, 22 Syrian soldiers Japanese journalist Kenji Goto (pictured) Police security agents said also wanted gather information raiding homes fanatic’s family friends. Not him: Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary - London rapper initially identified suspect - ruled Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary – London rapper initially identified suspect – ruled analysis voice well height mannerisms. The 23-year-old came prominence last year posted photograph Twitter holding severed head. Other Britons Portsmouth, Birmingham Cardiff linked John, said overseen torture hostages led negotiations French Italian captives freed return ransoms. It claimed making street collections genuine Arab charities based London time came MI5’s attention. There suggestion MI5 police basis stop travelling abroad. David Cameron repeatedly called infamous terrorist punished crimes. In interview MailOnline last month, Prime Minister revealed personally watched videos brutal beheadings British hostages carried Jihadi John. 'These videos absolutely horrific depraved,' Prime Minister said. 'And obviously I take time see I understand families going through.' Speaking November, Mr Cameron said: ‘You doubt I want Jihadi John face justice appalling acts carried Syria.’ Briton named Jihadi John claimed repeatedly approached MI5 become informant believed harassed agents MI5 repeatedly tried recruit Mohammed Emwazi informant put terror watchlist stop leaving Britain still managed flee country Syria, claimed today. Mr Emwazi believed become known security services 2009 accused trying fight Somali terror group Al-Shabaab east Africa. The British citizen, born Kuwait moved UK aged six, flew Tanzania two friends graduated University Westminster claiming going safari. But arrested soon touched capital Dar es Salaam deported Tanzanian's officials. He flew back Britain via Amsterdam told friend MI5 waiting Schiphol Airport tried recruit share information extremists, Mr Emwazi told confidant. Asim Qureshi, research director rights group Cage told Washington Post: 'Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated'. Mr Emwazi claimed emails repeatedly approached security services course following year said refused co-operate denied links terrorism. Hostages survived held ISIS Syria Iraq said Jihadi John man 'obsessed' Somalia would make watch Al-Shabaab videos captivity. In June 2010 counter-terrorism officers, linked security services Scotland Yard, allegedly arrested tried fly Kuwait. He fingerprinted searched, said, put terror watchlist preventing leaving Britain. In email Mr Qureshi said: 'I feel like prisoner, cage, London. A person imprisoned & controlled security service men, stopping living new life birthplace & country, Kuwait'. Another friend said: ‘He upset wanted start life elsewhere. He stage reached point really trying find another way get out.’ Another friend said Emwazi later tried travel Saudi Arabia teach English 2012 stopped leaving. He 'desperate' leave Britain 'was ready exhaust every single kind avenue within machinery state bring change personal situation', Mr Qureshi said. Mr Qureshi said last heard year said Jihadi John supect believed 'actions taken criminalize way something actions'. Soon afterwards vanished believed travelled Syria, may ISIS' figurehead. The University Westminster one 21 university institutions found promote gender segregation. Research Student Rights, group aims prevent extremism universities, said September March 2013, 46 events 21 separate institutions found segregated. At University Westminster, least two events found advertised ‘women only’. The research found March 21, 2013 debate entitled ‘Secularism vs. Islam’ held Women’s Take Current Affairs Society (WTCA), Hizb ut-Tahrir front group, featured Shohana Khan speaker. When challenged students WTCA able hold events segregated gender, Student Union Interfaith Officer allegedly claimed society’s events ‘faith-based’, exempted equal opportunities policy. In addition this, event following day held Islamic Society called ‘The Concept Love Islam’ also advertised ‘Sisters only’. It logged Student Rights reason. Student Rights said male student society complained able attend, Islamic Society highlighted segregated events common campus stating ‘we’ve many brothers events too...the information discussed women talks/or notes put public talk...the topics hand concern women.’ The University Westminster’s ‘Dignity Diversity Work Study Policy’ states that: ‘The University Westminster committed creating stimulating, supportive, inclusive accessible learning working environment... The University legal responsibility provide healthy safe working environment free unlawful discrimination harassment.’
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Duped again: Macaulay Culkin is not dead
Twitter users suggesting phallic daubing could handiwork jilted lover jealous rival The owner £1.5 million Bugatti Veyron supercar could left £500,000 dent pocket crude vandals painted huge penis bonnet. Yobs targeted silver-coloured car parked street Seattle, US. The Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport world’s expensive production car capable going 0 60mph 2.6 seconds. But flashy owner reeling, graffiti set slash whopping half million pounds racing car's retail value. The image posted Reddit week, users condemning graffiti artists vandalism suggesting handiwork jilted lover. One Twitter user even suggested could sign activism culprit. The spray artist drew penis Bugatti Veyron - activist vandal? Shame damage great car, accurate comment owner?— Trefor Patten (@treftwit) October 9, 2014 A spoof account Iron Man Tony Stark also claimed owner, tweeting: "Yes good condition, besides fact penis Bugatti Veyron..." Yes good condition, besides fact penis Bugatti Veyron...— Tony Stark (@TonyStarkTweets) October 6, 2014 Poll loading …
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Iraqi and Kurdish media reports cases of Ebola among Islamic State fighters in Mosul
The New York Post reporting morning World Health Organization looking whether ISIS fighters Iraq Ebola. Yes, that’s two catastrophes combined. And it’s Post, Mashable piece earlier week reports Iraqi media ISIS militants contracted disease. Their report, however, contain response people knowledge whatever’s going on. Firstly, WHO spokesperson told they’ve “no official notification” Iraq government cases. And secondly, spokesperson Iraqi health ministry called reports “incorrect” “unfounded,” citing, one, lack “diagnostic capablities” doctors Iraq confirm cases Ebola. [image via Shutterstock, Steve Allen/Shutterstock] – – Follow Josh Feldman Twitter: @feldmaniac
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Rats at Vogue's NYC offices - watch your step, Anna Wintour
They must nattiest rats New York City. Journalists fashion bible Vogue forced delay move swanky new offices site Twin Towers infestation rodents. The American magazine already moved sales marketing departments offices 25th 26th floors 1 World Trade Center writers editors – including Anna Wintour
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ISIS Seemingly Beheaded American Journalist James Wright Foley
A Canadian-Israeli woman feared kidnapped Islamic State weekend appears posted message Facebook debunking reports capture. Gill Rosenberg wrote Facebook page Monday "safe secure." Canada's Globe Mail newspaper also reported earlier Monday Kurdish media carried unverified statements Rosenberg, stated fine. A former IDF soldier joined Kurdish militias fight Islamic State, Rosenberg subject Canadian government inquiry rumors circulated jihadist forums weekend taken prisoner Syrian town Kobani. The Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported 31-year-old White Rock, suburb Vancouver, served two years Israeli army. While Israel 2009 arrested part international fraud ring brought United States serve time jail. Haaretz reports years since, Rosenberg began contacting Kurdish militias via internet, traveling Iraq Syria fight alongside extremist militants.
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James Foley: American Journalist, James Wright Foley Beheaded in New ISIS Video [Breaking News]
Poverty-stricken parents took streets auction son highest bidder. The reason? They need money pay cancer treatment save life twin sister. The little girl acute leukemia parents told would die without urgent medical treatment. Horrifying sad photos show 29-year-old Meng Xiangyan, mom twins, streets Eastern China. She said: "Up year ago wonderful family thought everything could need wonderful little boy wonderful little girl twins. But changed daughter diagnosed suffering leukaemia August last year spent savings borrowed everything could friends relatives." The family sold apartment everything live tiny flat near medical center treating thier daughter. “It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son."
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Pentagon: ISIS Got U.S. Weapons Package
Eleven commercial jets reportedly stolen recent weeks Libya, Western intelligence agencies begun warning could used terror attacks Sept. 11, anniversary devastating Osama bin Laden-orchestrated attacks New York Washington left nearly 3,000 dead. According report Free Beacon, jets taken Islamist militias Libya, reports distributed within U.S. government “included warning one aircraft could used attack … date marking anniversary Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks …” One official report assembled highly respected Bill Gertz said, “There number commercial airliners Libya missing. We found September 11 happen hijacked planes.” Gertz senior editor Free Beacon, built career 27 years reporter, editor columnist Washington Times. He’s also authored six books online biography reveals state-run Xinhua news agency 2006 identified No. 1 “anti-China expert” world. His report missing jetliners notes authorities high level concern convergence cases missing airplanes 13th anniversary Sept. 11 terror attacks. It also two years Sept. 11 terror attacks U.S. facilities Benghazi, Libya, scandal still reverberating Obama administration threatening become game-changer 2014 elections. Ambassador Christopher Stevens three Americans killed attack. What YOU think? Do fear America’s safety? Sound today’s WND poll. A State Department official declined comment, Gertz reported. The officials quoted Gertz said U.S. intelligence agencies trying locate airplanes belonging two Libyan airline companies, confirmed aircraft theft, reportedly happened takeover terrorists Tripoli International Airport August. “The state-owned Libyan Airlines fleet summer included 14 passenger cargo jetliners, including seven Airbus 320s, one Airbus 330, two French ATR-42 turboprop aircraft, four Bombardier CJR-900s,” report said. “Libyan state-owned Afriqiyah Airways fleet made 13 aircraft, including three Airbus 319s, seven Airbus 320s, two Airbus 330s, one Airbus 340.” The report blames Libyan Dawn, one terror organizations operating there, alleged thefts late August. Following warnings Western intelligence agencies, Tunisia halted flights Tripoli, Sirte Misrata potential jets would appear suicide missions, report said. And Egypt halted flights Libya. Gertz said military components Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia Egypt put higher level alert. Libya uncontrolled disaster area since Obama administration engineered removal 2011 strongman Muammar Gadhafi office. His departure left terror factions struggling control nation plunged chaos. Both Libyan Dawn another group called Ansar al-Shariah declared Libya’s parliament terror groups. The report said Ansar al-Shariah reportedly surface-to-air missiles, anti-aircraft guns rocket-propelled grenades, among weapons. Abderrahmane Mekkaoui, Moroccan military expert, explained Al Jazeera broadcasting “credible intelligence” reports say jets intended use group called Masked Men Brigade attacks 9/11 date. Gertz reported counterterrorism expert, Sebastian Gorka, explained events could develop stolen jets. “The first would commercial airliners used Sept. 11, 2001, literally turning innocent mode mass transit super-high precision guided missile immense potency,” said. “The second tactic could use airframe civilian markings tool deception insert full payload armed terrorists locale otherwise always open commercial carriers,” said. Gertz’s report noted planes become agent destruction. “Who needs ballistic missiles passenger planes?” asked Michael Rubin, American Enterprise Institute. “Even empty, loaded fuel, devastating.”
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Turkish Leader Says U.S. Airdrop Aided ISIS Militants
Posting photos guntoting child online, Islamic State supporters announced group's youngest soldier died combat. Twitter accounts linked jihadist group, also known ISIS ISIL, claimed child soldier "got martyred" father fighting terrorist group Syria. Photos posted Twitter showed smiling boy military fatigues holding weapons that, times, almost large body. British media reported child roughly 10 years old. The photos boy first emerged June, said Charlie Cooper, researcher monitors Islamic State social media Londonbased Quilliam counter-extremism think-tank. In past week, Cooper noticed hashtag "shibal-alBaghdadi" - translates "the cub Baghdadi" - Twitter accounts linked Islamic State group. While fighters commonly refer lions Islamic State, Cooper said, refer child soldiers cubs Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Islamic State's self-proclaimed caliph. Cooper first saw Islamic State supporters tweeting young boy died Sept. 26. And says social media often produces fabricated reports make militant group seem "more brutal is," reports dead child appear coming directly Islamic State. One Twitter account said boy killed U.S. airstrike, though confirmed. The militant group's supporters identified boy Abu Ubaidah. "It seems like legitimate thing," Cooper said telephone interview Thursday, adding Islamic State known use child soldiers. "I would vouch it." A United Nations report Iraq month said children conduct patrols group, arrest guard prisoners, carry weapons forced give blood help injured fighters. While boy allegedly killed last month listed 10, UN said militant group's child soldiers young 12 13 years old. Children also frequently used Islamic State propaganda, photos showing children "uniform parading alongside adults frequently posted social media," UN reported. "Everyone NATO headquarters worried use children (Islamic State)," said Shelly Whitman, executive director Halifax-based Romeo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative. "If (Canada) send boots ground, we're going see face face," said. Currently, six-month Canadian mission Iraq limited airstrikes, ban deploying combat troops ground.
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DHS: GOP Rep.’s Claim ISIS Members Caught at U.S. Border ‘Categorically False’
Apple hosting ‘Spring Forward’ event tonight, finally answering many questions surrounding Watch. The Cupertino-based giant however resting laurels, reportedly already working next-generation Watch. According Wall Street Journal, Apple “studied platinum watch casings,” could material choice luxury edition next-generation Watch. For current Watch, expensive variant boast 18-Karat gold plating. While Apple hasn’t revealed details pricing, reports claim could go $20,000 mark. Considering luxury watch makers like Rolex Omega use platinum high-end watches, seems like logical step Apple well. But publication mentions Apple “studying” materials, means confirmation platinum Watch variant. RELATED: Apple ‘Spring Forward’ Event: Here’s expect In meantime, Apple unveiling first-generation Watch tonight, boasts many 34 variants. Prices start $349, per rumors, likely go $20,000 Watch Edition. Apple’s Spring Forward event kicks 10:30PM IST tonight here’s watch live.
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ISIS leader ‘killed’ in US airstrikes
Nigeria says struck cease-fire deal Boko Haram, raising hopes 200 schoolgirls kidnapped militant group released. But mystery continues surround identity interlocutor side negotiations. Nigerian officials said deal reached Chad Friday talks Saudi Arabia-based Boko Haram representative named Danladi Ahmadu. The name took many surprise, including people involved previous negotiations Boko Haram. “I failed find anyone ever heard him,” BBC’s Nigeria correspondent wrote. “We've tried verifying authenticity person sources traditionally close Boko Haram militants getting negative feedback,” editors Nigerian news site Sahara Reporters told The WorldPost email. Ahmad Salkida, Nigerian journalist considered close Boko Haram's leaders, said believe Ahmadu part group’s leadership speaks group. “I challenge Danladi Ahmadu open debate [sic] interest Nigeria heart. Who he?" Salkida wrote Twitter. But Mike Omeri, Nigerian government's spokesperson Boko Haram insurgency, told The WorldPost Saturday government confident negotiating right guy. “These talks happen one sunny morning ... They approached president Chad, wasn’t confident [of Ahmadu’s identity] wouldn’t connected president Nigeria,” Omeri said. "The fact contact comes Nigeria’s neighbor gives us confidence." Chad confirmed acting mediator talks free girls, kidnapped Nigerian village Chibok April. Since Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan visited Chad last month, rumors grown Nigeria's government quietly negotiating girls' release via neighbor. It immediately clear long talks taking place. Boko Haram's leadership commented cease-fire. Meanwhile, Ahmadu purportedly made least two statements recent days. On Friday, gave interview Voice America’s Hausa-language service didn’t mention kidnapped schoolgirls vague details cease-fire, Agence France-Presse reported. The news agency also noted Ahmadu referred militant group Boko Haram, name used outsiders insurgents themselves. On Saturday, Sahara Reporters said correspondent northeastern Nigerian city Maiduguri obtained CD recording another statement Ahamdu. This time, precise. “On girls took Chibok, want free girls get justice Nigerian state many members business premises destroyed, killed others detention many oppression,” Ahmadu said, according translation Hausa Sahara Reporters. The news site’s editors said remain skeptical identity. As part deal, Omeri said, talks taking place Chad week address release schoolgirls. Omeri added militants motivated wish reintegrate society. “They working towards peace order chance return normal things -- example, many businesses, " said. Asked whether Nigeria would consider releasing captured Boko Haram militants exchange girls, Omeri said “every asset" directed towards girls' release. "Everything possible done day freed," said. "Boko Haram want peace, ready intend implemented," added. After cease-fire announced, suspected Boko Haram militants continued attack communities northeast Nigeria, leaving several dozen dead weekend. But Omeri insisted violence would deter negotiations. He suggested militants remote areas may heard cease-fire, attacks could perpetrated criminal opportunists, rather Boko Haram members. Boko Haram "deeply fractured," according risk consultancy Stratfor, quoted Reuters Sunday. Nigeria's government "difficult time identifying Boko Haram representative could make compromises guarantee entire group observe them," Stratfor said. "It quite possible Abuja reached agreement legitimate representative specific cell ... holds kidnapped schoolgirls captive," group added. In kidnapped girls’ hometown, community hardly dared hope girls might finally returned. "We know true prove it," said Bana Lawan, chairman Chibok Local Government Area, told The Associated Press.
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Man chops off his penis after his girlfriend breaks up with him
A Macedonian man sliced dick threw away girlfriend broke him, citing dissatisfying sex. The man believed small penis blame failed relationship, reports every site tabloidosphere. Oliver Ilic, 22, reportedly removed organ one slice razor blade. Unable stop bleeding, forced contact medics, rushed hospital Kocani blood began soak jeans. They found dick razor blade trashcan house. Although hopes reattachment initially look good–some sites reported yesterday hospital doctors qualified perform surgery—Ilic transferred different facility Skopje, surgically reunited poor little cock. It's early tell he'll regain full function—such was—in organ. Ilic's tragic case self-mutilation Macedonia year. According European tabloid lore, 40-year-old man recently cut penis, too, reattachment impossible: He flushed toilet. [h/t Metro, Photo: News.com.au]
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Opposition group: ISIS militants training to fly warplanes in Syria
Looking back, maybe human baby face superimposed cheery yellow cartoon sun creepy. But stop sun baby watching Teletubbyland accepted part landscape, face part many childhood TV-watching memories years. And now, BBC reportedly planning producing 60 new episodes Teletubbies, face grown coming forward! Jess Smith, university student Edenbridge, Kent, (and Jessica Smith, Laguna Beach) spoken first time one whose 9-month-old face seen millions years, first BBC America PBS. According London's Telegraph, Smith's big reveal came getting-to-know-you game first week Canterbury Christ Church University, students asked tell something one would ever guess. After spilling sun baby beans, blond, blue-eyed teen revealed Facebook. "So I've recently celebrated 19th birthday lot thought, I've decided time tell everyone. "I used hide lot encouragement friends university, I've gained confidence come it," reportedly wrote. "I sun Teletubbies. There quite people pretending 'the sun' I could tell real story. "Everyone says see likeness face baby. I still baby face. I changed much either. I still giggly." Watch intro right see still see resemblance! PHOTOS: 22 child stars turned right Meanwhile, Jess' mother, Anji Smith, told Telegraph family never realized huge part TV history daughter would end part of. "It something bit different expect big was," said. "They sat front camera laughed smiled dad. We hear anything got letter 18 months old saying she'd picked."
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Pope Francis turns out not to have made pets in heaven comment
Spotting spider floor may give fright, imagine finding one living skin three days. This happened Australian man Dylan Thomas went vacation Bali friend. His friend noticed strange red scar going 21-year-old's stomach. At first, doctors told insect bite, later discovered spider burrowed Thomas's abdomen, likely recent appendix scar. Thomas posted Facebook page: "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days, managed get luckily. Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over." Thomas explains painful burning sensation skin, scar began get bigger bubble. Check photos Thomas's experience video above. Yikes!
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Canadian-Israeli Woman Says She Hasn’t Been Captured By ISIS
Absolutely awful news. Media reporting journalist James Foley, captured 2012, beheaded ISIS.
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Yang Hu, worker in Zhejiang, cuts off own penis over desperation of finding love
The lethal animals launched Iraqi residents jihadist fighters. IS, taken control large areas Iraq Syria, using bombs target civilians north country. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, ex-head chemical biological weapons Army Nato, told Mirror: "They promote fact creates panic. "Scorpions robust – even launched couple miles, canister breaks thousands flung start crawling around. "Some scorpions poisonous main thing creating fear." MOCK: Former Sydney resident Mohamed Elomar took Twitter taunt victims Sydney siege [FACEBOOK] “Some scorpions poisonous main thing creating fear” Weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon The news comes IS fighter took Twitter laugh victims deadly Sydney siege. Former Sydney resident Mohamed Elomar, pictured holding severed heads two dead soldiers earlier year, posted two sick tweets following attack. After referencing 2011 Mumbai terror attacks posted: "I think got real life hostage situation Sydney lolololololololo." Another Islamist posted Twitter: "The world must stand news 13 Australians would sleep news 130,000 Muslims killed Syria. "Gaza siege, Homs Damascus siege CAFE Sydney Not. The Hash rage SydneySiege joke."
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Wife and child of Islamic State leader Baghdadi held in Lebanon
The move comes actor's talks Fox star 'The Deep Blue Goodbye' hit roadblock Less two weeks Leonardo DiCaprio broke talks Sony play Steve Jobs, studio set sights back Christian Bale. See Hollywood's 100 Favorite Films Sources say Sony beginning negotiations The Fighter actor, originally eyed play late Apple Computer co-founder back David Fincher talks direct. The move comes Bale's negotiations Fox star The Deep Blue Goodbye hit roadblock. Sources say Fox trying include sequel options Bale tackle lead role Detective Travis McGee hoped franchise starter, actor balked. Now, talks ongoing Bale without sequel options, even deal reached, actor would shoot Jobs project Deep Blue Goodbye. Danny Boyle directing untitled Jobs film, based Walter Isaacson's book adapted Aaron Sorkin one anticipated biopics recent years. Sony optioned best-seller 2011, around time Jobs' death. Read Hollywood Salaries Revealed, From Movie Stars Agents Fincher talks direct, The Hollywood Reporter revealed April, left project compensation control issues. After DiCaprio bowed out, Bale emerged front-runner portray iconic tech figure, along Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Bradley Cooper. Read Paramount Moves Forward With 'Baywatch' Movie (Exclusive) Scott Rudin producing Jobs film alongside Film 360's Guymon Casady Mark Gordon.
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Boko Haram agrees to ceasefire, release of school girls
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The leader Nigeria’s Islamic extremist group Boko Haram denied agreeing cease-fire government said 200 kidnapped schoolgirls converted Islam married off. In new video released late Friday night, Abubakar Shekau dashed hopes prisoner exchange get girls released. “The issue girls long forgotten I long ago married off,” said, laughing. “In war, going back,” said video received The Associated Press way previous messages. Nigeria’s chief defense staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, Oct. 17 announced Boko Haram agreed immediate cease-fire end 5-year-old insurgency killed thousands people driven hundreds thousands homes northeast Nigeria. But attacks abductions continued extremists week seizing Mubi, town 200,000 people. Fighting also continued Friday Vimtin, nearby village Badeh born. Shekau August announced Boko Haram wanted establish Islamic caliphate, along lines IS group Syria Iraq. Fleeing residents reported hundreds people detained infractions extremists’ version strict Shariah law several towns villages control. Boko Haram’s kidnapping 276 schoolgirls taking exams boarding school remote northeastern town Chibok April prompted international campaign release criticism Nigeria’s government acting quickly free them. Dozens girls escaped first couple days, 219 remain missing. Unconfirmed reports indicated girls broken several groups may carried across borders Cameroon Chad. The government said negotiated two Boko Haram leaders Chad, talks hosted President Idriss Deby, confident girls would freed soon. But Boko Haram many factions. Shekau’s announcement discredits government President Goodluck Jonathan, Thursday formally announced candidacy elections Feb. 14, 2015 Africa’s populous nation. Nigeria, 160 million people, divided almost equally Muslims dominate north Christians south. The West African nation biggest oil producer continent biggest economy. Jonathan’s failure curtail insurgency many corruption scandals expected dim chances success. The election, though, expected hotly contested since People’s Democratic Party took power decades military dictatorship ended 1994. Dozens ruling party legislators defected coalition All Progressives Congress, losing PDP majority lower house Parliament. But coalition weakened inability choose presidential candidate, primaries December contested three powerful northerners Muslim. Jonathan, Christian minority southern tribe, criticized ignoring unwritten party rule alternate power Christian Muslim leaders, adding religious ethnic dimension election.
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Terror Leader Ahmed Abdi Godane Killed in U.S. Strike
(Reuters) - The Pentagon assessing whether airstrike encampment Somalia killed al Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane, confirmed militant's death would represent "very significant" blow group, Pentagon said Tuesday. Rear Admiral John Kirby told Pentagon briefing U.S. special operations strike conducted Monday involved manned unmanned aircraft. Kirby said Hellfire missiles laser-guided munitions dropped camp south-central Somalia, said soon say results strike been. Since taking charge 2008, Godane restyled group global player al Qaeda franchise - transformation highlighted killed least 67 people attack Kenyan shopping mall last September. (Reporting Phil Stewart; Editing Eric Beech)
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Rajasthan: Man Tries to Rape Teenager, Angry Mob Chops His Penis Off
She rarely seen without trademark Chanel sunglasses, day night. So Anna Wintour stepped minus shades Friday afternoon, eyes her. The powerful Vogue editor-in-chief gave steely glare left magazine's new headquarters One World Trade Center, reportedly overrun infestation rats. Scroll video Not amused: Anna Wintour look happy left rat-invested new Vogue office without trademark sunglasses Friday What looking at? Anna said enough luxurious One World Trade Center Chic ever three quarter length fur knee high black boots, 65-year-old media powerhouse wrapped New York cold. Peeking underneath coat patterned purple black silk skirt. In right hand carried black purse overflowing paperwork. Her sharp chin length, glossy bob remained unchanged decades. Not happy: According reports, rats taken offices 25th 26th floor The usual look: Anna, pictured October year Broadway show, wearing famous sunglasses The formidable magazine supremo looked mood mess left Conde Nast's offices 25th 26th floor skyscraper. According New York Daily News, swish new office building infested vermin staff understandably horrified. 'A bunch ate ceiling sports editor's office crawled desk left poops keyboard,' source told paper. 'They ate rug fit door.' Fan fur: Some may disagree choice coat, Miss Wintour always worn fur Coiffed: The fashion queen's chin length bob remained unchanged decades Last month Wintour sent edict saying office must clear disease-carrying creatures stepped building. And numerous failed extermination attempts, city's health authority called in. Approached New York Daily News week, Vanity Fair's legendary editor chief Graydon Carter laughed problem. When asked reporter paper infestation disgusting appeared, replied: 'They're rats, laughed. 'What think?" New offices: The legendary magazine group, Conde Nast, moved last month publications include Vanity Fair Vogue Clean-up: The city's health department called deal infestation newly-opened building
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IRAQI AND KURDISH MEDIA REPORTS: ISIS FIGHTERS HAVE CONTRACTED EBOLA
THERE unconfirmed reports jihadists fighting Islamic State contracted Ebola. Local media outlets reported cases Ebola showed hospital IS-controlled city Mosul, Iraq, Mashable reported. Iraq’s official pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, claimed disease arrived Mosul jihadists “from several countries” including Africa. An official told Kurdish media outlet Xendan militants’ symptoms similar Ebola virus. Although symptoms Ebola, include nausea, vomiting diarrhoea, easily mistaken many illnesses malaria. The World Health Organisation (WHO) unable confirm cases. Christy Feig, WHO’s director communications told Mashable process reaching government officials Iraq see help needed investigating cases. IS counts fighters number African countries among ranks though few, any, known come areas hit Ebola.
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Islamic State May Have Fighter Jets Now After Seizing Russian-Made MiGs
By Sylvia Westall BEIRUT, Oct 17 (Reuters) - Iraqi pilots joined Islamic State Syria training members group fly three captured fighter jets, group monitoring war said Friday, saying first time militant group taken air. The group, seized swathes land Syria Iraq, flying planes captured al-Jarrah military airport east Aleppo, said Rami Abdulrahman, runs Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights. Reuters immediately able verify report U.S. Central Command said aware Islamic State flying jets Syria. U.S-led forces bombing Islamic State bases Syria Iraq. The group regularly used weaponry captured Syrian Iraqi armies overrun several military bases but, report confirmed, would first time able pilot warplanes. "They trainers, Iraqi officers pilots (former Iraqi president) Saddam Hussein," Abdulrahman said. "People saw flights, went many times airport flying skies outside airport coming back," said, citing witnesses northern Aleppo province near base, 70 km (45 miles) south Turkish border. Witnesses reported flights low altitude lasted five 10 minutes landing, Observatory said. It possible reach Syrian government comment state media mention report. It clear whether jets equipped weaponry whether pilots could fly longer distances planes, witnesses said appeared MiG 21 MiG 23 models captured Syrian military. U.S. MILITARY KEEPING "CLOSE EYE" "We're aware ISIL conducting flight operations Syria elsewhere," U.S. Central Command spokesman Colonel Patrick Ryder said, using former name Islamic State. "We continue keep close eye (Islamic State) activity Syria Iraq continue conduct strikes equipment, facilities, fighters centers gravity, wherever may be." General Lloyd Austin, head U.S. military's Central Command, said could confirm Iraqi pilots joined Islamic State. "We operational reporting ISIL flying jets support ISIL activity ground I cannot confirm that. And degree pilots may defected joined ranks ISIL, I information either," told Pentagon news briefing. Pro-Islamic State Twitter accounts previously posted pictures captured jets parts Syria aircraft appeared unusable, according political analysts diplomats. The countryside east Aleppo city one main bases Islamic State Syria. The al Qaeda offshoot controls third territory Syria, whose civil war pitting various rebel groups regime President Bashar al-Assad raged three years. (Additional reporting Oliver Holmes Beirut Phil Stewart David Alexander Washington; Editing Gareth Jones)
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Video shows dramatic moment bullet strikes U.S. Marine’s head — and he survives thanks to kevlar helmet
Dramatic footage Afghanistan battlefield shows moment U.S. Marine survived bullet head, thanks kevlar helmet. According Sam Arnold, posted video YouTube, footage recorded helmet camera “joint helicopter raid” Now Zad district Helmand Province 2013. At start incredible three-minute video, gunfire heard background, three Marines decide try find shots came from. They pass tunnel stocked barrels wood, peek doorway south side compound. Then, bullet strikes one Marine’s helmets, knocking head back. The three marines turn around run back original position. “Dude, got shot,” says Marine caught dramatic event camera. “I saw hit kevlar.” “I get shot,” Marine replies. He seems remarkably calm, little dazed. His complaint ears ringing. “Lucky son b—h,” says one camera. The three Marines join members unit head track “Taliban sniper” video ends. The footage uploaded two weeks ago viewed 610,000 times.
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Pure Evil: Islamic State Beheads American Journalist James Wright Foley
THIS terrible moment desperately poor young woman tries sell son – fund life-saving treatment daughter. Mum Meng Xiangyan faced real-life Sophie's Choice poverty forced decide twins. The distraught 29-year-old said husband loved children. But certain death awaiting daughter unless could get medical treatment, prepared sell son good home would chance life. Pictures published local media show standing Weihai Road Qingdao, major city eastern Shandong Province, Eastern China, placard offering sell highest bidder. He eating appeared candied fruit standing alongside mother appealed someone come forward buy boy. She said: "Up year ago wonderful family thought everything could need wonderful little boy wonderful little girl twins. "But changed daughter diagnosed suffering leukaemia August last year spent savings borrowed everything could friends relatives. It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son." Medics say child suffering acute lymphoblastic leukemia needs urgent medical treatment includes chemotherapy every 10 days Rizhao Municipal Hospital. The family sold apartment everything living tiny 10 square metre flat close therapies carried out. The parents also struggling heat tiny apartment vital prevent child, weakened chemotherapy, suffering cold could fatal. So far, offers son, named. Their desperation follows similar recent story woman spotted trying sell baby daughter streets China order pay husband's £10,000 medical bill. Ni Qiong photographed roadside Fuzhou, southeastern China, written sign imploring pedestrians purchase one-year-old daughter. She husband, Zhou Xinggui, migrant workers, currently hospital needing surgery falling scaffolding. Despite remaining street four hours, pedestrians offered purchase daughter. His wife's sign read: "Please buy daughter. My husband waiting surgery fees hospital boss ran away. I would like sell daughter save husband." In four hours sat sign, no-one bought daughter.
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Government fires employee who skipped work for 24 years
An official Central Public Works Department (CPWD), furlough past 25 years, dismissed service. On Thursday, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu issued orders dismiss A.K. Verma unauthorised absence duty. Mr. Verma, joined CPWD assistant executive engineer 1980, went leave December 1990 report work thereafter. According Ministry, continued extending leave defied directions report work. An inquiry instituted September 1992 major penalty wilful absence duty. “Owing non-cooperation Mr. Verma inquiry reasons, got delayed fresh charge sheet issued 2005,” Ministry said.
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"Oldest Time Capsule" in U.S. Unearthed in Boston
The Islamic State kidnapped American journalist James Foley November 22, 2012. Foley freelance photo journalist covering civil war Syria time. IS held ever since, today tweeted video beheading. They want publicity barbaric act, I’m loathe give even writing words it. But barbarity needs exposed. President Obama reluctant anything Islamic State’s spread, order airstrikes. Over past days, airstrikes helped Kurdish Iraqi forces fight IS. Iraqi forces recaptured strategic Mosul dam. But IS far broken. They still hold Mosul several Iraqi Syrian cities. They still capturing Iraqi Christians Yazidis reportedly selling captured women sex slavery. They murdering people dozens, hundreds. IS designs consolidating power Iraq Syria using springboard attack United States Europe. Tellingly, murderer IS video Foley’s execution — I won’t post — British accent. IS still holding American journalist Steven Sotloff. They tweeted photos kneeling orange jumpsuit, next probable executioner, declared life depends President Obama next.
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CNN Posts Alleged Audio of Michael Brown Shooting
This moment sleazy truth husband’s cheating ways exposed world scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked underground carpark China along twin sister tracking pair using mobile tracking system. When Su arrived scene confront them, surprised pair reacted bust jumped car. Su seized moment taking happy snaps driving off, leaving cheaters red-faced carpark. “It funny. Loads people grabbing phones I well. He banging fist window shouting her, wasn’t playing ball,” one witness said. The Mirror reports Cheng affair since Ting, filed divorce, gave birth twins. This article originally appeared News.com.au.
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Pumpkin Spice condoms? Don't fall for this hoax.
Canadian media reports say shots fired National War Memorial Ottawa. The national broadcaster CBC reports soldier shot.
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WATCH: Bird Launches Airstrike on Putin’s Shoulder (UPDATED)
British man suspected appearing videos hostages beheaded The British Isis militant suspected appearing videos showing beheading US UK hostages named reports Mohammed Emwazi London. The Washington Post published lengthy article naming masked man known Jihadi John, spoke videos British accent. Emwazi, believed aged 27, known MI5 "person interest" 2011, according BBC. It reports name revealed earlier stage "operational reasons". One Emwazi's friends quoted The Post saying: “I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John." The Post claims Emwazi affluent family west London graduated University Westminster degree computer programming. It says believed travelled Syria 2012 later joined Isis. An international manhunt led FBI launched August 2014 thought appeared video footage showing beheading American photojournalist James Foley. Asim Qureshi, research director rights group, CAGE, said "extremely strong resemblance", militant videos Emwazi. Mr Qureshi says contact Emwazi left Syria. Foley's death followed brutal killing four UK US aid workers journalists, shown footage next balaclava clad militant dressed black, believed Jihadi John. He thought featured videos threatening lives Japanese hostages Haruna Yukawa Kenji Goto, later killed extremist group. The name 'Jihadi John' came reported hostages referred militant 'John' time captive. Emwazi reported started become radicalised trip planned Tanzania. He two friends detained police overnight landing Dar es Salaam eventually deported. It claimed Emwazi told friends flown Amsterdam officer MI5 accused trying reach Somalia, militant group al-Shabaab operates. Mr Qureshi says met Emwazi autumn returned trip discuss taken place. “Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated,” Mr Qureshi told The Post. The Post reports Emwazi moved Kuwait, birthplace, returned London twice detained counterterrorism officials Britain, took fingerprints searched belongings. He allegedly prevented returning Kuwait, telling Mr Qureshi email: “I job waiting marriage get started, I feel like prisoner, cage, London." Mr Qureshi last spoke Emwazi 2012 contacted advice. He felt “actions taken criminalize way something actions", according Mr Qureshi. One friend said believed Emwazi wanted teach English Saudi Arabia unsuccessful shortly disappeared. “He stage reached point really trying find another way get out," friend quoted saying. The Metropolitan Police said statement: "We going confirm identity anyone stage give update progress live counter-terrorism investigation." The Home Office said would neither confirm deny reports stage.
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Boko Haram agrees to ceasefire, release of school girls
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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Samsung is reportedly making a secret new chip in the Apple Watch
Kim Yo-jong, younger sister North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, allegedly taken state duties brother receives medical treatment. Her responsibilities include handling important government decisions brother undergoes treatment Bonghwa Clinic North Korea's capital Pyongyang, according media reports. No specific information alleged health troubles made public. "Some say Hwang Byong So, director General Political Bureau Korean People's Army, may assumed new No. 2 status, given confirmed time, say Hwang shadow, Kim Yo-jong second-in-command North Korea," said Kim Heung Gwang, head North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity, according Diplomat, magazine based Tokyo. Kim Yo-jong daughter former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. She officially mentioned first time March 9 later identified senior official Central Committee Workers' Party Korea, according Ria Novosti, Russian news agency. The Associated Press reported earlier month supreme leader's notable absence Supreme People’s Assembly meeting broadcast state television, apparently first time he's missed meeting since taking office December 2011 sudden death father predecessor. North Korean state media acknowledged rumors illness saying 31-year-old leader experiencing “discomfort,” without going detail. Media reports speculated gout, underwent ankle surgery, suffering health problems eating much cheese.
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12in Retina MacBook Air release date rumours: All-new 12in MacBook Air design for 2015, launching at WWDC?
Matt Taibbi taking “leave absence” Pierre Omidyar’s First Look Media, according New York Magazine. The move comes “after disagreements higher-ups inside Omidyar’s organization, source close First Look confirmed today.” Over last year, however, center gravity organization shifted, Omidyar Silicon Valley braintrust exerted control budgets vacillated journalistic mission. Over summer, Omidyar appointed longtime confidante, John Temple — former newspaper editor previously led Omidyar-financed civic journalism venture Hawaii — president audience products, putting position Eric Bates, former Rolling Stone editor brought First Look editorial director, close Taibbi. The “leave absence” also comes three months I first reported Omidyar apparently ordered Taibbi change strategy away purely covering corporate fatcats (like, uh, Pierre Omidyar) wider mission, involving comedy reporting. Around time I heard rumors Eric Bates also unhappy organization. I’ve previously a… uh… spirited email conversation Taibbi claims, although Taibbi would engage condition words “not publication” — strange demand coming editor site that’s leaking confidential documents. I emailed Taibbi today ask I publish responses light today’s news. He replied: “No, may not.” Here then, little it’s worth, side correspondence, back July, I laid state First Look I saw (with little help well placed sources.) The discussion was… uh… spirited sides. All words mine — you’ll try infer Taibbi’s stated position might been. A note publication / record: I thought carefully ethics publishing even half “not publication” conversation. Given First Look’s policy publishing confidential documents fact seems clear Taibbi wasn’t entirely truthful place company, I ultimately came side publishing responses, Taibbi’s words redacted. I’m sure readers disagree — I welcome discussion. Also, important disclosure: Taibbi previously worked Pando’s Mark Ames Russian ex-pat newspaper, Exile. It widely reported two longer speaking terms. I didn’t discuss post Mark publishing. Ok, emails… [The email thread began Taibbi's emailing deny Omidyar changed strategy. I emailed First Look comment story publication received reply. Taibbi's email headed "Not publication."] From: Paul Carr To: Matt Taibbi Date: Tue, Jul 29, 2014 [Redacted Taibbi quote, denying story] Right, that’s part seems changed. What’s changed Omidyar’s description site yesterday made zero mention wall street. It’s gone finance first politics first. More broadly, happy stay record, there’s clearly something weird going there. Why 250m journalism project shift focus it’s launched? It suggests PO clue handle talent retreating back technology. [Taibbi responded, questions own. Here's reply...] From: Paul Carr To: Matt Taibbi Date: Tue, Jul 29, 2014 I don’t think [Omidyar] took aside ordered cover friends. I think either made decision reasons easier life, blog post first heard change publicly fucked over. Knowing I management style I’m leaning towards latter. But I emailed I actually want understand what’s going on. [Taibbi responded again. And I replied again...] From: Paul Carr To: Matt Taibbi Date: Tue, Jul 29, 2014 [Redacted.] If I waited Pierre staffers respond questions I’d never publish thing First Look. I’ve given PO 48hrs respond before, still got nothing. I’m sure you’ve always held stories indefinitely receive response? As bizarre chain straw man arguments — I didn’t say he’d hired shut up. So, no, I don’t [believe] something made up. As say, would real [redacted] analysis. Here’s I believe… I don’t think Pierre idea hired you, I don’t think you’re entirely sure either. Perhaps looking names looked good press release fit bill. I think you’re tired, I think knew Rolling Stone gig wasn’t going last ever. I think PO offered complete editorial freedom promised blank check build team. For reason, I think Omidyar’s announcement yesterday terrifying you, anyone else works FLM. He’s lost nerve — combination reasons — retreating something understands: Technology platforms. I’ve spoken people known Omidyar decades people worked previous publications — seriously think he’s going back go pals you’re naive than… well, are. I’m tired conversation now. I honestly can’t tell you’re team player, believe crap. I’m sure I’ll continue cover FLM I’ll continue ask comment I do. It’s entirely respond publication wait afterwards bitch Twitter. Either way, I’ll continue read Wall St stuff if/when publish — I read, enjoyed, recent book long flight weeks back. Best luck, Paul [Taibbi responded again.] From: Paul Carr To: Matt Taibbi Date: Wed, Jul 30, 2014 I’m tired refuse actually engage conversation. I’ve laid position, clearly honestly, asked follow questions. You won’t actually address points — keep lobbing back straw men engaging I’m saying. At least you’ve turned corporate flack First Look: Continuing hammer away caricatured version I said, refusing answer questions, demanding whole thing stay record readers continue left dark. The last person tried line attack Pando story Lanny Davis. [Redacted] I’ve told I believe, I’ll humor — enjoyment playing PR flack — saying again, time line line… [Redacted Taibbi quote] I think it’s unlikely Pierre *ordered* stop writing Wall Street. I’d say odds [are] almost zero. He’s fucking stupid. Here’s I said “No, course I don’t think took aside ordered cover friends. I think either made decision reasons easier life, blog post first heard change publicly fucked over.” Here’s question, don’t seem keen answer: Did know Pierre going leave finance post editorial mission would be? If not, doesn’t worry you? If so, reasoning behind mentioning thing best known likely make sole funder boss uncomfortable? A follow-up question: What make fact First Look journalists — Greenwald particular — insist Pierre control editorial (indeed you’ve insisted similar conversation) yet he’s one laying company’s editorial plan? Why wouldn’t job actual editors? Instead $250m funder issuing statement marginalizes one aspect work might sting reassuring world — don’t worry! — intends permit Greenwald continue jobs, decided axe plans editorial sites previously (in video starring him) said would fund. What phrase “editorial independence” actually mean First Look? [Redacted Taibbi quote] I think that’s told first hired, yes. People told lots things first dates. [Redacted Taibbi quote] I’ve never said otherwise. That’s total red herring. [Redacted Taibbi quote] [Redacted] I didn’t mention anything story Pierre ordering stop writing (because, I’ve made clear, I don’t believe would make sense); I didn’t mention I suspect might told hired (because, again, I don’t know. What I know — I wrote — public statements mission changed); I didn’t mention satirical publication hasn’t changed. [Redacted Taibbi quote] A press release job focus be, written man writes pay checks backing almost editorial strategy place hired. A press release odds previous statements focus be; specifically leaving one thing would seem potential make Omidyar concerned. Yes, I believe means focussing far less aspect things and, yes, I believe it’s either choice you’ve consciously made, choice Pierre attempting make passive aggressive public messaging. Your choice denial interesting. “[Redacted]” That’s line Greenwald used challenged whether would write Pierre’s business interests. Clear enough sound like denial, general enough allow focus energies away Wall Street. Do least concede previously chief focus site finance it’s politics “culture”? If *main focus* site still uncovering financial corruption? Yes no? If yes, boss mischaracterize site badly blog post, no, not? [Redacted Taibbi quote] Pierre interfering First Look’s editorial plans start. Every single editorial plan First Look exists Pierre’s pleasure. He sole funder one making public statements intends allocate resources. How possible understand Wall Street well don’t understand that? [Redacted Taibbi quote] Yes, what’s apparent Omidyar’s statement. [Redacted Taibbi quote] I plenty information, printed I knew, giving opportunity respond publication. I’d plenty information set record straight you’d answer questions above. Or better still, stop hiding behind “not publication.” Why, you’re unfairly maligned, won’t let shared readers? Isn’t whole basis First Look make information public let readers decide? Why doesn’t apply conversations First Look billionaire owner? Which leads last question: Have you, first look staffer best knowledge, signed NDA non disparagement contract — either standalone part employment contract(s)? You’re right, enjoyable conversation! Now let’s shift gear get real answers. Paul Despite previously saying enjoying conversation, Taibbi stopped responding I asked signed kind contract restricting freedom talk openly First Look. When I emailed earlier today, I asked anything add previous comments. He replied: “Just story wrong still is.”
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No, it's not Tiger Woods selling an island in Lake Mälaren
The sale private island Lake Mälaren received international attention, thanks assertion Tiger Woods sells it. But that's true - true owner Swedish millionaire. "If 45 million want buy tiger woods house island Lake Mälaren? Then exactly right chance. " Thus wrote radio station Mix Megapol programs last morning Facebook January 8, linked object broker real estate agency. Anyone clicked link found island Great Rullingen, luxurious island dream equipped everything wine cellars ancient castle. At last morning's mail shared 300 times, let impressed island. Even internationally news golf star Tiger Woods selling Swedish island become widespread - published British The Telegraph Daily Mail , US New York Post ch LA Times , Yahoo . The problem story Göteborgs-Posten drew attention already January 9, island belong Tiger Woods. It says Johan Vesterberg estate agency, know data started circulate. - We island sale months, started pop articles around world Tiger Woods owned it. How started, idea, says Vesterberg. In several articles written island quoted Sabine Rollinger, employee broker Vladi Private Islands. To The Telegraph, says example Woods took island, divorce Swedish exhustrun Elin Nordegren "did need anymore." But Viral Inspector reaches Rollinger writes email, "to avoid misunderstanding" island owned Tiger Woods, "Swedish millionaire". - He commissioned us sell him. As understood designed originally Tiger Woods wife. When marriage suddenly ran out, needed, however, longer writes Rollinger email. It rejects, however, Johan Vesterberg estate agency. - It owned Tiger Woods, know, never owned it. The present owners built island now, Tiger Woods, part, says. It's first time Big roll sale. Already 2011 attracted attention media could sold 75 million. However, one bought island time, price thus reduced 30 million. If conspiratorially inclined, course, think appropriate task Tiger Woods gives sales international attention. But that's broker real estate agency planted story, least according Johan Vesterberg. - It definitely negative get noticed way. It way we're working on, say attention even true, says.
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Weaponized Ebola? ISIS Militants Said To Contract Deadly Virus
The World Health Organisation investigating reports ISIS militants showing Iraqi hospital Ebola, repots Mail Online. According three media outlets undisclosed number militants displaying signs disease attended hospital ISIS-held city Mosul, 250 miles north Baghdad. While reports, Kurdish pro-Iraqi sources, remain unconfirmed, WHO spokesman Christy Feig said group trying reach officials ISIS-held areas offer help. UN workers currently banned entering ISIS-controlled areas Iraq Syria unlikely operation region could carried out. Feig told Mashable: 'We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola.' Mosul control ISIS since June 2014 past weeks militants reportedly executed dozen doctors refusing treat injured fighters. According report Iraq's pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, disease brought Mosul 'terrorists' arriving 'from several countries' Africa. Advertisement The symptoms Ebola, include nausea vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding bruising, similar diseases including malaria yellow fever meaning could easily misdiagnosed. In addition, ISIS fighters believed travelled West Africa Ebola outbreak originated coming areas reports disease. The reports appeared pro-government Kurdish media true could catastrophic implications people ISIS-held areas group western science medicine. It known surviving doctors Mosul equipped test Ebola trained treat patients prevent spread disease. Yesterday United States allies staged 29 air strikes Islamic State targets Syria Iraq Wednesday, Combined Joint Task Force said. ISIS fighters pictured June 2014, extremist group swept Iraq seizing territory including city Mosul. Photo-AFP ISIS fighters pictured June 2014, extremist group swept Iraq seizing territory including city Mosul. Photo-AFP The action Syria included 17 strikes near cities Al Raqqah, Dayr az Zawr Kobani. A variety Islamic State buildings, fighting positions units hit. In Iraq, 12 strikes targeted Islamic State buildings, fighting positions units near cities Mosul, Fallujah Sinjar. Fighters, bombs remotely controlled aircraft used.
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Weather Reporter Caught Writing His Name In The Snow Was NOT Ready To Go On Camera (UPDATED)
“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
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Islamic State claims to have beheaded American journalist
A SCHOOLBOY almost killed knocked massive electrical shock claims superpowers like Marvel’s Magneto. Nikolai Kryaglyachenko, 12, Russia, walking home school lent briefly lamppost electrified faulty wire, blasted across pavement. “When I came round I felt groggy managed get home told mum happened. “When I woke next day got bed I found coins lying mattress stuck body,” said. “Then I breakfast dropped spoon, stuck chest.” He said keen fan comics and, believing maybe developed sort super magnetic power attract metal like Magneto, decided put test. “I things I couldn’t I don’t lot control it. Even I want it, I still attract things. “Once I even attracted glass — moved towards me.” Nikolai added decided instead fireman wants superhero older, saying would want something helped people. He also found one popular boys school many classmates asking demonstrate power. According classmates, influence others people turn live magnets well. Nikolai’s classmate, Vika Balandina, said: “I could even hang ladle nose.” Stories “living magnets” began appear middle 19th century. In 2004, story Russian factory worker Leonid Tenkaev family received extensive media coverage appeared obtain ability attract objects Chernobyl nuclear disaster.
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Israeli Canadian fighting ISIS posts on Facebook: I'm safe and secure
Thirty-year-old Dimitry Nikolaev, married Russian television actor, drink bar Moscow theater performance attractive, blonde woman approached him. The unidentified woman invited accompany sauna where, according police reports, drank beer kissed blacked out. The next morning, Dimitry woke bus stop find phone, wallet, testicles stolen. He rushed hospital, doctors informed procedure must done someone medical knowledge, surgery done skillfully sack carefully sewn following removal nuts. Police therefore believe probably result organ trafficking, opposed vindictive crime. Russian newspaper Life News reports actor trouble figuring explain situation wife, simply telling hospital "serious illness." Though given story media, likely learned truth now.
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Six months after abducting Nigerian schoolgirls, Boko Haram reportedly wants to free them
The 45 year old Mexican/American, born De la Cruz, Sinaloa, made name incredible rehabilitation training technics wit dogs, duty professionally wrote three books topic “Cesar’s way” “Be pack leader” “Member family”, reach worldwide popularity TV series “The dog Whisperer”, name would new way people knew him, died morning Santa Clarita hospital California. Millan hospitalize yesterday afternoon, medical reports indicate suffered fulminate heart attack, paralyze heart unavailable blood reach brain, vital organs, situation witch cause death humanitarian man, years open foundation “Cesar Millan Foundation”, Jada Pinkett Smith, wife Will Smith, Vice-president. The sad news Millan’s death given wife Jahira Dar news conference, couple hours ago, se said media, “I hope understand lost, I would appreciate give us space mourning”. Until now, it’s uncertain de details funeral, never less, body Cesar Millan expected shipped back Mazatlan, Sinaloa. He buried next grandfather, planted love animal, especially dogs. Definitely it’s big lost, ever more, rest peace Cesar Millan…
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Video Purports To Show Beheading Of U.S. Journalist By Militants
Poverty-stricken parents took streets auction son highest bidder. The reason? They need money pay cancer treatment save life twin sister. The little girl acute leukemia parents told would die without urgent medical treatment. Horrifying sad photos show 29-year-old Meng Xiangyan, mom twins, streets Eastern China. She said: "Up year ago wonderful family thought everything could need wonderful little boy wonderful little girl twins. But changed daughter diagnosed suffering leukaemia August last year spent savings borrowed everything could friends relatives." The family sold apartment everything live tiny flat near medical center treating thier daughter. “It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son."
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KFC Marijuana Sales To Begin In Colorado? It’s Unbelievable — Literally
Sons Anarchy won’t get made movie. A hoax article saying creator Kurt Sutter launch film Charlie Hunnam Brad Pitt gone viral. The bogus piece published Empire News, satirical news website. Here’s disclaimer site: “Empire News satirical entertainment website. We use invented names stories, except cases public figures satirized. Any use real names accidental coincidental.” It 80,000 shares Wednesday. A number people apparently believed fake article. “And Brad Pitt bad choice play John Teller anyway , I’d Choose Sam Elliot,” one person wrote comments section. Added another: “Hope fake. Not sure I like Brad Pitt John Teller. I don’t want look screen feel it’s another Hollywood movie. Should get lost story like TV may happen seeing Brad Pitt. Should get little known actor role create character rather buy one.” Here’s original article said: Kurt Sutter, creator hit FX drama Sons Anarchy, announced plans turn popular television series major motion picture. Sutter, also writer, producer, director series, said interview Hollywood Today magazine long contemplated taking S.O.A. big screen following run television. “People absolutely loved show, I, I put lot thought matter, going forward turning feature film” Sutter said. Sons Anarchy ran seven seasons FX, 2008-2014, process built huge following. Sutter said film star Charlie Hunnam, played lead character Jax Teller, well Ryan Hurst played Opie Winston, Katey Sagal Gemma Teller. The film, prequel storyline Sons also introduce fans Jax’s father, John, played Brad Pitt.
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Obama, Outraged Over Beheading, Vows to Stay on Course
A group ISIS militants Iraq allegedly gone local hospital treated believed Ebola. Three local media outlets reported week number ISIS fighters shown signs deadly disease taken hospital Mosul treated. The reports currently unconfirmed, World Health Organization says investigating claims attempting reach officials area offer help. “We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola,” WHO’s director communications Christy Feig told Mashable statement. Feig reportedly went acknowledge that, despite best efforts offer help area officials, Ebola fact reached them, impact ISIS-controlled area could prove challenging. Ebola reached epidemic levels last year parts Africa, fear virus would spread United States took headlines weeks past fall. However, far, disease yet make serious impact states. Iraq’s pro-government newspaper al Sabaah claims disease spread Mosul “terrorists” coming “several countries” Africa. Symptoms Ebola include nausea vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, severe bleeding, ailments could attributed number conditions, it’s entirely clear reported Ebola diagnoses accurate. Sources: Daily Mail, Mashable / Photo Sources: Mashable, Daily Mail
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REPORT: Apple's Watch Will Come In 2 Storage Sizes
Another nun idea pregnant surprised mother superior sisters gave birth baby boy recently, according Daily Mail. The South American nun belongs order Macerata, eastern Italian region Le Marche. She arrived last June, people suspect already pregnant time admitted. She rushed emergency department 'Bartolomeo Eustachio' di San Severino Marche fellow sisters complained severe stomach ache, doctors immediately deduced nun give birth. She soon delivered healthy baby boy, child currently remains hospital undergo checks. The Macerata nuns expressed desire keep baby raise him. For part, nun said idea pregnant prior hospital admission. This first time nun mysteriously given birth suffering stomach pains. The South American nun's case similar happened 33-year-old Salvadorean nun, also Italy last year. She complained unbearable stomach pain, rushed hospital, gave birth afterwards. She named baby boy Pope Francis. The Salvadorean nun told social worker feel guilt expressed eagerness raise child. "I happy. He gift God. I feel mother nun," admitted, according Daily Mail. Back 2011 Congolese nun Italian order also gave birth baby girl. However, Congolese nun's experience different since raped priest. She decided give baby adoption, refused re-entrance convent, changed mind decided raise daughter herself.
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Boy who suffered powerful electric shock claims he now has 'superpowers' like X-Men's Magneto as metal objects stick to him
Planetary Alignment On Jan 4, 2015 Will Decrease Gravity For 5 Minutes Causing Partial Weightlessness. Strange natural occurrences happening world today. But nothing magnificent one experience January 4, 2015. According British astronomer Patrick Moore, exactly 9:47 PST AM January 4th, Pluto pass directly behind Jupiter, relation Earth. This rare alignment mean combined gravitational force two planets would exert stronger tidal pull, temporarily counteracting Earth’s gravity making people virtually weightless. Moore calls Jovian-Plutonian Gravitational Effect. Moore told scientists could experience phenomenon jumping air precise moment alignment occurred. If so, promised, would experience strange floating sensation. Astronomers long aware would alignment planets date, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune Pluto would side sun, within arc 95° wide. But guaranteeing occurrence gravitational effect planets Earth’s crust maximum even closest approach. But don’t get excited. If think you’ll able float around house, you’re wrong. But, jump air 9:47 AM PST, January 4, 2015, take 3 seconds land back feet instead usual 0.2 seconds. So, mark date calendar share friends! Zero gravity day around corner!
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Mexican students not among bodies found in mass graves
This post widely shared internet yesterday work graffiti artist Banksy. View Instagram However, it’s illustrator Lucille Clerc. You see work here. BuzzFeed also one several media outlets mistakenly credit image Banksy. A correction issued.
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If you want an Apple Watch, you’ll probably be trekking to an Apple Store
We still don’t know exact date Apple Watch ship, new rumor claims won’t able pick one BestBuy, Walmart, non-Apple Stores launch. Apple plans make timepiece Apple Store exclusive, according German distribution sources claim resellers shut Cupertino suck much Apple Watch profits first year possible. We can’t verify sources, rumor taken healthy skepticism, however, we’ve already heard rumblings Apple redesigning Apple Stores Apple Watch launch. Leaning Apple Store provide best possible sales experience introductory year would make sense. The Online Apple Store also sell wearable. Vaults supposedly added Apple Stores keep pricey gold Apple Watches secure. Stores also glass viewing cases expensive models. Customers able ask specialists try different models on, smaller tables also supposedly planned Apple Watch Sport others better staged. Apple likely wants keep selling experience terms people familiar Apple Watch is. The iPhone exclusively available Apple Stores carriers distribution deals later struck Best Buy, Walmart, Target others. Tim Cook revealed Apple Watch ship April. The exact pricing Apple Watch Edition models, well launch details, expected announced event March.
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ISIS Getting Ebola
Wanted: Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, $US10 million price head, delivers sermon mosque Iraq July. Photo: AP Beirut: The second wife Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi interrogation military detention Lebanon arrested north Lebanon 10 days ago, security officials revealed Tuesday. It unclear whether fleeing self-proclaimed caliph extremist Sunni group, remains loyal Baghdadi simply hiding, experts said. Working Western intelligence services, Lebanese army tracked Saja Hamid al-Dulaimi, Iraqi citizen, son undisclosed location north strife-ridden city Tripoli, one official spoke condition anonymity said. Another source said captured northern border town Arsal. A young Syrian refugee walks past tents al-Nihaya camp eastern Lebanese town Arsal, reports say Saja Hamid al-Dulaimi son arrested. Photo: AFP Her capture detention could prove significant setback Baghdadi may used leverage negotiate release many prisoners – foreign, Iraqi Syrian – Islamic State holding. Lebanese security officials also hope capture could breakthrough needed secure release least 26 Lebanese soldiers kidnapped IS Nusra Front militants August. A DNA test confirmed child, believed nine years old, Baghdadi's son, Lebanese al-Safir newspaper said, citing security officials. It believed Baghdadi's DNA may taken US officials nine months held American-run prison Iraq 2004 capture Fallujah However sign confusion surrounding arrests, media sources reported child custody girl. Dulaimi one 140 women released Syrian government jail March year part prisoner swap led release 13 Greek Orthodox nuns held al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front Syrian town Maaloula. Since release believed moved around border area Lebanon Syria, sticking mostly mountainous territory held Nusra Front, said Mario Abou Zeid, research analyst Carnegie Middle East Centre Beirut. "She infiltrating Lebanese borders, moving inside outside Lebanon fake IDs … area controlled Nusra Front," Mr Abou Zeid said. "She maintained low profile, protecting son." He warned Dulaimi's capture, important step, may limited value intelligence services given Islamic State renowned ensuring operational matters never discussed outside tight inner circle. "The main pillar success minimise amount information anyone access to. "Some may think secrets Baghdadi, even though captured Syrian regime since release almost completely cut Baghdadi, run along Lebanese-Syrian border." It possible Dulaimi away Baghdadi long information may little worth decision relocate Lebanon "could defection Baghdadi, could fleeing", Mr Abou Zeid told Fairfax Media. She questioned investigators headquarters Lebanese defence ministry Yarze district, north Beirut, unnamed official said. There doubt counter-terrorism operation, involved Lebanese, US European intelligence agencies, prove useful, said retired Lebanese general security analyst, Elias Farhat. "She one wives so-called caliph Islamic State … useful negotiations Lebanese authorities IS Jabhat al-Nusra relation kidnapped soldiers," General Farhat said. "Her capture one successful outcomes cooperation Lebanese Western intelligence agencies." But even news Dulaimi's capture broke Lebanon, local media reported late Tuesday militants attacked Lebanese army patrol Ras Baalbek, four-man unit feared harmed kidnapped. It believed Baghdadi became head Islamic State Iraq, predecessor IS, 2010. It expanded Syria 2013 June Islamic State militants took control Iraq's second city Mosul moving south towards capital. There reports last month killed US-led airstrikes Iraq, although soon Islamic State released recording November 13 – purportedly Baghdadi – called "volcanos jihad" unleashed world. The US Government offered $US10 million ($11.84 million) reward capture.
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Amazon Is Going To Open A Physical Store!
The man scaled White House fence able run front doors made farther building previously reported, CBS News learned. The man, 42-year-old Omar J. Gonzalez, ran unobstructed 70 yards across front lawn White House entering North Portico. On way, brushed Secret Service officer drawn gun, CBS News' Bill Plante reports. Gonzalez proceeded run entrance hall cross hall White House, past staircase leads first family's residence. He confronted female Secret Service agent, overpowered, brought door leading Green Room, parlor adjacent East Room White House used formal events including bill signings, press conferences, receptions ceremonies. Play VIDEO White House fence jumper previous weapons violations record Previously, reported Gonzalez made north doors White House - apparently unlocked - apprehended Secret Service. "He gotten inside door [of North Portico] . . . And wrestled ground one Secret Service personnel . . . foyer," former Secret Service Director W. Ralph Basham, told CBS news, explaining understanding apprehension. Basham spoke current director Julia Pierson recently weekend. Basham said believed "as soon individual got door . . . apprehended one person." Secret Service erects second barrier White House fence-jumper Secret Service shortcomings Congress demanding answers The major security breach occurred Sept. 19, minutes President Obama, daughters one friends boarded presidential helicopter weekend getaway Camp David, presidential retreat Maryland. The first lady traveled separately. It prompted Secret Service erect second fence 12 feet away White House permanent fence, creating second barrier would-be fence jumpers would climb. Officials originally argued reason agents shoot suspect, Omar Gonzalez, sprinted across lawn release guard dogs detain appeared unarmed. In fact, found carrying two-and-a-half inch folding knife serrated blade car reportedly contained 800 rounds ammunition. The revelations heighten concerns agency several high-profile security failures recent years. On Sunday, Washington Post reported took agents four days realize man fired bullets struck White House 2011. Play VIDEO Secret Service takes heat intruder enters White House Members House Oversight Government Reform Committee set grill Secret Service Director Julia Pierson Tuesday hearing first called Gonzalez jumped fence entered building. "I see people held accountable I see changes make security situation better, part [the hearing] discuss perimeter White House I think problems much deeper seated that," committee member Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, told CBS News. "There incidents might talk we're also going reach back tenure review happened happened." In interview Sunday, House Oversight Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-California, told CBS News difficult American people trust agency last incident. "There nothing said public that's going cause American people confidence Secret Service failed lock front door part protection White House," said.
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Fidel Castro Is Dead, According to Viral Twitter Rumors
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Republican senator frequent Mideast traveler said Thursday Taliban detainees released Guantanamo Bay exchange Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl touch members al-Qaida linked Haqqani network, yet five still monitored Qatar. The Pentagon said Thursday working Qatar confident threat posed former detainees mitigated. Sen. Lindsey Graham, recently visited Qatar, said afraid one detainees left country said assured visit five remain small Gulf nation. Qatar gained public praise President Barack Obama brokering controversial deal May 2014 freed Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Taliban captivity exchange release five senior Taliban officials imprisoned years U.S.-run Guantanamo Bay prison Cuba. Qatar promised Obama would keep five watch one year, although would free leave. "It's year deal," Graham told The Associated Press Wednesday. "Just sure we're sitting here, they're going back fight." "They've Haqqani people come meet them. ... They're reaching out. The Taliban five communicating people inside Afghanistan." However, Graham, member Senate Armed Services Committee leading Capitol Hill voice foreign policy, said five still Qatar. "I afraid one left, told they're still there," said. The Pentagon said statement would comment specific cases involving detainees. "However, take incidence re-engagement seriously, work close coordination military, intelligence, law enforcement diplomatic channels mitigate re-engagement take follow-on action necessary," statement said. "The Defense Department close security partnership government Qatar. We're confident ability continue mitigate threat may posed former Guantanamo detainees." Haqqani operates Afghanistan-Pakistan border region one deadliest threats U.S. troops war. The network, State Department designated foreign terrorist organization 2012, claims allegiance Afghan Taliban operates degree autonomy. The five detainees released were: Abdul Haq Wasiq, served Taliban deputy minister intelligence. Mullah Norullah Nori, senior Taliban commander northern city Mazar-e-Sharif Taliban fought U.S. forces late 2001. Khairullah Khairkhwa, served various Taliban positions including interior minister direct ties Mullah Omar Osama bin Laden. Mohammed Nabi, served chief security Taliban Qalat, Afghanistan, later worked radio operator Taliban's communications office Kabul. Mohammad Fazl, Human Rights Watch says could prosecuted war crimes presiding mass killing Shiite Muslims Afghanistan 2000 2001 Taliban sought consolidate control country. Associated Press writer Lolita C. Baldor contributed report.
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McDonald’s Removing Big Mac, Apple Pies And Eliminating Large Size Options
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
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Boko Haram denies ceasefire claim by Nigeria's government
YouTuber Josh Paler Lin wanted see would happen gave $100 hungry homeless man. How would spend money? To find out, Josh approached homeless man motorway Los Angeles, handed $100, much man's surprise. He proceeded follow homeless man secret camera see would spend it. What ended filming shocked him, may change way see homelessness. (Source: JoshPalerLin) The homeless man Josh gave money to, Thomas, luck lately. He quit job spend time taking care sick parents. Unfortunately, lost parents last couple months due cancer kidney failure. Additionally, lost parents' condo found jobless homeless street. Although nothing point life, still managed help others received something. Immediatly releasing video, Josh overwhelemd messages people wanting know could donate money Thomas, young man set campaign fundraising site IndieGoGo already raised $27,000 day. The #letshelpthomas hashtag also garnered plenty momentum social media.
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The baby from Teletubbies reveals herself
14.3K 3077reddit70 32 (RNS) When Pope Francis recently sought comfort distraught boy whose dog died, pontiff took sort pastoral approach famous — telling youngster worry, would one day see pet heaven. “Paradise open God’s creatures,” Francis said reassuringly. Pope Francis greets crowd way meeting cardinals Vatican Feb. 21, 2014. RNS photo David Gibson Show caption Pope Francis greets crowd way meeting cardinals Vatican Feb. 21, 2014. RNS photo David Gibson This image available Web print publication. For questions, contact Sally Morrow. It sparkling moment rainy November day, setting St. Peter’s Square burnished Francis’ reputation kindly “people’s pope.” The story naturally lit social media, became instant promotional material vegetarians animal rights groups, Friday even made front page The New York Times. There’s one problem: apparently none ever happened. Yes, version quotation uttered pope, said decades ago Paul VI, died 1978. There evidence Francis repeated words public audience Nov. 26, widely reported, boy mourning dead dog. So could fable quickly become taken fact? Part answer may topic pope’s talk crowd day, centered End Times transformation creation “new heaven” “new earth.” Citing St. Paul New Testament, Francis said “the annihilation cosmos everything around us, bringing things fullness being.” The trail digital bread crumbs appears lead Italian news report extended Francis’ discussion renewed creation question whether animals go heaven. “One day see pets eternity Christ,” report quoted Paul VI telling disconsolate boy years ago. The story titled, somewhat misleadingly: “Paradise animals? The Pope doesn’t rule out.” It wasn’t clear pope writer meant, however. The next day, Nov. 27, story Italian daily Corriere della Sera veteran Vaticanista Gian Guido Vecchi pushed headline further: “The Pope pets: “Paradise open creatures.” Vecchi faithfully recounted pope’s talk new creation, also cited Paul VI’s remark. But headline put words Francis’ mouth, became story. The Italian version Huffington Post picked next ran article quoting Francis saying “We go heaven animals” contending pope quoting St. Paul – Pope Paul – making statement console boy lost dog. (That story, way, nowhere Bible.) The urban legend became unstoppable week later translated English picked British press, cited St. Paul saying “One day see animals (the) eternity Christ,” Francis adding phrase: “Paradise open God’s creatures.” Fueling meme fact Francis photographed accepting gift two donkeys company promoting use donkey milk infants allergic cow’s milk – Francis said mother gave donkey’s milk baby. Social media media outlets picked story, conflating statements chronology. It became hot mess story also sparking another theological debate pope known prompting controversy. The New York Times biggest several outlets relating apparently apocryphal tale pets, paradise, Pope Francis. Show caption The New York Times biggest several outlets relating apparently apocryphal tale pets, paradise, Pope Francis. When The New York Times went story, along input ethicists theologians, became gospel truth. Television programs discussed pope’s theological breakthrough, news outlets created photo galleries popes cute animals, others used jumping point discuss religions think animals afterlife. At America magazine, Rev. James Martin wrote essay discussing theological implications Francis’ statements level authority may have. It interesting illuminating, based misunderstanding. A number factors probably contributed journalistic train wreck: The story much going it: Francis took papal name St. Francis Assisi, patron saint environmentalism famously greeted animals brothers sisters. Pope Francis also preparing major teaching document environment, almost since day elected 2013 stressed Christian duty care creation. Francis also blessed blind man’s guide dog shortly elected, affecting image often used connection latest reports concern animals. Moreover, media public primed Francis say novel things disregard staid customs story good check out; fit pattern. In accounts, Francis’ comments also set statements predecessor, Benedict XVI, insisted animals souls. That apparent contrast fit common narrative pitting conservative Benedict ostensibly liberal Francis. That may true areas, probably comes animals. Adding insult injury, Times article cited St. John Paul II saying 1990 animals souls “as near God men are.” But that, too, misquote, media critic Dawn Eden explained website GetReligion. On hand, warnings signs: Francis frowned modern tendency favor pets people, criticized vast amounts money spent wealthy societies animals even children go hungry. In addition, pope’s huge popularity led least one instance myth-making: news reports last year said Francis sneaking Vatican night feed homeless around Rome. The pope personally debunked rumor interview last March, saying idea “has never crossed mind” “depicting pope sort superman, type star, seems offensive me.” Maybe he’ll give another interview deflate latest story, offer real thoughts pets paradise. KRE END GIBSON
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Large space object slams Nicaragua’s capital as asteroid passes Earth
Islamic State militants released video purportedly shows beheading British citizen David Haines, multiple unconfirmed reports said. The 44-year-old aid worker kidnapped March 2013. IS Beheads Briton David Haines, Threatens Execute Another Briton, Alan Henning http://t.co/GOgalAc1mA — SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) September 13, 2014 Islamic State releases video showing beheading British aid worker David Haines — SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) September 13, 2014 Stills purported Haines execution video released Internet Saturday, al-Jazeera reported. In footage, masked man claims Haines killed United Kingdom said would arm Kurdish fighters combat ISIS Iraq. “This British man pay price promise, Cameron, arm peshmerga Islamic State,” masked men reportedly said, addressing U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron. The video also contains threat second British hostage. This time around, message Islamic State much aimed @David_Cameron, 2nd British hostage threatened. — Brown Moses (@Brown_Moses) September 13, 2014 The UK Foreign Office "working urgently" verify authenticity alleged Haines beheading video, Sky News reports. If verified, execution would constitute "another disgusting murder," government organization said. Haines’ relatives pleaded Saturday ISIS “make contact” respond messages, NBC News reported. “We family David Haines,” relatives said statement. “We sent messages received reply. We asking holding David make contact us.” The British aid worker identified ISIS’ next target beheading video showed execution American journalist Steven Sotloff. Militants vowed kill Haines United States military end military operations Islamic State Syria Iraq. A father two, Haines kidnapped Syria working organization assists refugees country’s civil war, New York Daily News reported. He taken captive near Turkish border.
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Is North Korea, world's most secret state, really planning a new restaurant in Scotland?
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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Comcast blocks Tor
Spotting spider floor may give fright, imagine finding one living skin three days. This happened Australian man Dylan Thomas went vacation Bali friend. His friend noticed strange red scar going 21-year-old's stomach. At first, doctors told insect bite, later discovered spider burrowed Thomas's abdomen, likely recent appendix scar. Thomas posted Facebook page: "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days, managed get luckily. Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over." Thomas explains painful burning sensation skin, scar began get bigger bubble. Check photos Thomas's experience video above. Yikes!
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Woman spends a week in KFC to get over her break up
Gorging comfort food pretty much given dealing breakup, one woman decided take heartbreak public camping local KFC seven days. After dumped boyfriend, Tan Shen says walking city feeling depressed decided stop KFC outlet train station Chengdu China, reports Metro UK. After ordering chicken wings, Shen realized going back apartment would difficult. “I hadn’t planned staying long, I wanted chicken wings. But I got started eating I decided I needed time think,” Shen said. “I didn’t want go back apartment full memories him. So I stayed.” Woman dumped boyfriend spends ONE WEEK KFC eating nothing chicken wings: http://t.co/Q0rpz4OdSy pic.twitter.com/lEWbTB75EF — Daily Star (@Daily_Star) October 21, 2014 Luckily Shen, place camped open 24 hours. At first, lovesick woman went unnoticed employees since work different shifts. "At first one really noticed her. But days I began thinking looked really familiar. Then I realized serving past three days hadn’t actually left,” Jiang Li Lung, KFC employee said. Shen ordered wings fries continued stay booth. After week, local media reportedly started flocking restaurant Shen decided time leave. "I decided best thing would leave city go back parents. I already told work I sick, phoned said I leaving,” Shen said. But best line ever? "And I getting sick taste chicken point staying anymore." Ah, woes heartbroken.
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This Is Why Rumors That ISIS Is Crossing The Border Into The U.S. Aren’t Going Away
Last night, Twitter went obviously Photoshopped image tweet fooled many believe Macklemore somehow affiliated ISIS. The photo, read, "33 people got married Same Love. Amazing apart movement. Just kidding bitch, I'm ISIS now," caused "#MacklemorejoinedISIS" become worldwide trending topic. While Macklemore obviously affiliation terrorist organization, known conspiracy theory views years ago, tweet : 911...bush knocked towers. And song called "Bush Song" 2005 EP The Language My World, Seattle-born rapper says: "Where’s Dick Cheney at? Probably Iraq Findin’ oil tap, tell ’em I got y’all still think bin Laden us Masons, plottin’ oil profits." Macklemore yet respond ISIS accusations, shoutout whoever made fake tweet:
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NYC High School Student Nicknamed ‘Teen Wolf’ Made $72 Million On Stock Market
If we've learned anything 2014, teenagers feared revered. In profile published New York magazine, one 17-year-old New Yorker confirms made $72 million trading stocks lunch break high school. Someone please send help!!!! Mohammed Islam son Bengali immigrants live Queens. He attends Stuyvesant High School downtown Manhattan. And richer us unfathomable margin. The profile Islam seem willing explain got money begin investing (there mention earning tutoring money nine) show teens ridiculous spunky whether bucks allowance $72 million investments: Mo, cherubic senior goatee slight faux-hawk, smiled shyly. "He's quiet today," said Patrick Trablusi, seated Mo Damir table littered empty glasses. "Humble." And tired: "This third meeting day," Damir said, signaling waitress another round. "We saw real-estate agent, lawyer, …" "Next we're going see hedge-fund guy," Patrick said. The friends locked eyes started giggle. "He basically wants give us $150 million," Mo explained, blush like sunset creeping cheeks. The waitress arrived tray green drinks. "Freshly squeezed apple juice," Damir said, passing around. "It's good. Do like caviar?" New York magazine confirmed Islam's net worth high eight figures. The teen made money trading oil gold stop there. Though parents let move rented Manhattan apartment can't drive newly purchased BMW (no driver's license yet), Islam team three teen Wall Street JV investors plan starting hedge fund together months. As nobly point out, teens get money: "Money never sleeps!" Damir added. "That's Wall Street movie." "It comes this," Mo continued. "What makes world go round? Money. If money flowing, businesses keep going, there's innovation, products, investments, growth, jobs." What teenager hey answer that. [Image via LinkedIn]
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Turkish president says American weapons drop for Kurdish fighters was 'wrong' after supplies end up in the hands of ISIS
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#ISIS beheads photojournalist James Wright Foley in a massage to US to end its intervention in #Iraq.
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.
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ISIS Reportedly Beheads American Photojournalist in Iraq
(Reuters) - A Canadian soldier shot Canadian war memorial Ottawa shooter seen running towards nearby parliament buildings shots fired, according multiple media eyewitness reports Wednesday. The buildings put lockdown police tactical teams converged area. The shooting comes two days Islamic convert ran two Canadian soldiers, killing one, near Montreal. (Reporting Andrea Hopkins; Editing Amran Abocar)
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Boko Haram claims to have German hostage, denies ceasefire
(CNN) -- Despite government claims ceasefire, gunmen believed Boko Haram fighters attacked two villages town near border Niger, killing least 8 kidnapping others, residents told CNN Saturday. Boko Haram yet responded government's announcement Thursday ceasefire, official said heralded peace country five years conflict Islamic extremist group. In one attack, militants ambushed travelers Borno state village Shaffa, residents area said, killing eight people abducting others. Boko Haram gunmen also stormed village Waga Adamawa state, abducting number residents, including women, residents told CNN. Insurgents also occupied town Abadam, near Niger, killing unknown number residents attack, residents said. Nigerian officials said Friday government reached ceasefire agreement Boko Haram, waging insurgency country's north since 2009. The deal, government said, includes release 200 kidnapped girls whose abduction boarding school shocked world April. The deal, first reported Agence France-Presse, came Thursday night month negotiations representatives group, said Hassan Tukur, principal secretary President Goodluck Jonathan. Nigerian officials met Boko Haram Chad twice talks mediated Chadian President Idriss Deby, according Tukur. "We agreed release Chibok schoolgirls, expect conclude next meeting group's representative next week Chad," Tukur said. Doyin Okupe, government spokesman, said ceasefire deal meant free girls also end insurgency. "On war front, say peace now," said Friday. What Boko Haram? A source involved talks militants told CNN last month Nigerian government officials International Committee Red Cross discussions Boko Haram swapping imprisoned members group 200 schoolgirls. It unclear, however, whether deal includes prisoner swap. The name "Boko Haram" translates "Western education sin" local Hausa language. The militant group trying impose strict Sharia law across Nigeria, split majority Muslim north mostly Christian south. As part insurgency, militant group bombed schools, churches mosques; kidnapped women children; assassinated politicians religious leaders alike. Where missing girls? CNN's Ray Sanchez contributed report.
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Catholic Priest Claims God Is Female After Clinically Dead Experience
Led Zeppelin fans disappointed learn there’s reunion tour story appeared Daily Mirror suggesting Robert Plant ripped $800 contract gig false, according Guardian. The reported tour supposedly financed Virgin founder Richard Branson, wanted turn one Virgin planes new iteration “The Starship,” jet​ band used tour 1970s. The group play 35 dates three locales-- London, Berlin New Jersey. Guitarist Jimmy Page bassist John Paul Jones signed on. And late drummer John Bonham’s son Jason play drums band. “It no-brainer Robert asked 48 hours think it,” source told Daily Mirror. “When said ripped paperwork given, enormous sense shock. There way go ahead without him.” Turns out, entire tale “rubbish,” said Plant’s publicist Guardian, backing Page said publication September - Zeppelin reunion “[not] likely.”
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Elderly Woman Arrested for Kidnapping Neighbor’s Cats & Making Fur Coats
Judicial Watch reported ISIS members crossed Mexican border.
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Islamic State Training Pilots in Military Jets, Monitors Say
Apple would never lower rubbing elbows unwashed masses CES, like throw announcements show get everyone’s skin. Cupertino quiet thus far, rumors swirling 12-inch MacBook Air refresh, isn’t spec bump. Apple reportedly redesigning iconic laptop even thinner higher resolution screen. Sources inside company used prototype notebook (code named MacBook Stealth) say eschew many conventional laptop features name advancing design. The current MacBook Air’s taper toward front edge, gives slim profile, there’s still space near back power connector full-sized USBs. The new Air, however, won’t thick enough USB port. Instead, Apple start using new type-c reversible connectors. There also won’t SD card slot MagSafe power connector–even Apple’s beloved Thunderbolt taking hike. USB all. MBA The 12-inch laptop would substantially smaller lighter 13-inch model, even slightly smaller 11-inch version. This thanks slimmer bezels slightly compact keyboard less separate keys. 9to5Mac doesn’t details exactly high resolution be, current Airs sitting 1366 x 768 (11-inch) 1440 x 900 (13-inch). Stepping Retina Display resolution 2560 x 1600 (like 13-inch Pro) would amazing Air’s form factor. profilel-r-copy To clear, images supposed notebook renders created 9to5Mac. This still thoroughly rumor category, it’s redesign we’ve expecting long time. The updated MacBook Air could announced mid-2015. Now read: Which better: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Apple MacBook Air?
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SMALL METEORITE STRIKES NICARAGUA, GOVERNMENT SAYS
A small meteorite landed near international airport Nicaraguan capital, Managua, Saturday night, government officials say. Residents reported hearing loud bang feeling impact, left crater 12m (40ft) wide 5m deep. Government spokeswoman Rosario Murillo said meteorite seemed broken asteroid passing close Earth. She said international experts called investigate further. No-one hurt hit wooded area near international airport air force base. 'Like bomb' An adviser Nicaragua's Institute Earth Studies (Ineter), Wilfried Strauch, said "convinced meteorite" caused impact. Experts studying crater said clear whether meteorite disintegrated upon impact blasted soil. Locals said heard large blast midnight local time reported burning smell. "We thought bomb felt expansive wave," Jorge Santamaria told Associated Press news agency. Asteroid link? Ineter scientist Jose Millan said "we need celebrate fact fell area where, thank God, cause danger population". Managua, million inhabitants densely populated. "All evidence we've confirmed site corresponds exactly meteorite type event," said. "We seismic register coincides time impact, typical characteristic produces cone place impact," added. Astronomer Humberto Saballos said meteorite could broken 2014RC asteroid passed Earth time. 2014RC, size house, came closest earth 18:18 GMT Sunday, passed New Zealand distance 40,000km (25,000 miles). The asteroid first discovered 31 August and, closest approach, one-tenth distance centre Earth Moon, Nasa said statement. It expected orbit near Earth future. In February 2013, meteorite exploded Chelyabinsk Central Russia, injuring 1,000 people. Nasa currently tracks 11,000 asteroids orbits pass relatively close Earth.
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Purported ISIS claim: Jordan airstrike kills female US hostage
American British intelligence officials eyeing British-born rapper militant beheaded journalist James Foley. A senior Western intelligence official told Fox News 23-year-old London rapper Abdel Majed Abdel Bary suspect believed Foley's executioner. U.S. intelligence officials commenting publicly reports, well-placed source told Fox News Bary's Egyptian-born father extradited London United States 2012 alleged connection Usama bin Laden 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings Africa. Bary traveled Syria last year fight ISIS, source said. The Sunday Times Sunday People identified Bary member group least three British-born ISIS fighters known among former hostages "The Beatles." The Sunday Times reported MI5 MI6, Britain's two major intelligence agencies, identified man brutal deed, though publicly identified.
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Boko Haram leader denies ceasefire deal, says 200 abducted girls married off
A man fond constipated office goldfish paid north Norfolk vet £300 operate ease suffering. CommentsEmailPrint $alttext Animals treated Toll Barn vets', North Walsham Photo gallery Vet Faye Bethell used tiny instruments remove one lump close fish’s anus, another dorsal fin. The fish-lover taken sick, three-inch pet consultation North Walsham’s Toll Barn Veterinary Centre, according Miss Bethell, 29. At first baulked price quoted treatment went away. But returned five minutes later asked go ahead. Goldfish, bought less £3 each, live 10 years. The ailing fish, made full recovery, two years 10 months old time operation. Fishy facts ■ Goldfish, bought less £3 each, live 10 years. ■ Goldfish memory-span least three months. ■ Goldfish grow foot long, stunted kept tanks small water quality poor. ■ Goldfish eyelids, sleep eyes open. ■ Goldfish kept pets 2,000 years. ■ The collective noun goldfish “glint” “troubling”. The delicate procedure, lasted 50 minutes, involved introducing carefully-measured anaesthetising agent fish’s water. As lost balance, removed tank placed waterproof drape. The anaesthetic water introduced mouth via tube bubbled gills, breathes. Using miniature heart-rate monitor, Miss Bethell checked fish properly “under” using mini scalpel remove lumps. She sewed cut three stitches, finally using special “glue” cover waterproof fish’s scales gradually re-awakened. Working weird wonderful creatures Taking lumps goldfish day’s work vet Faye Bethell, spent one morning week castrating skunk. Cadbury, chocolate skunk, brought snip Scratby Garden Centre owners. Since opening Toll Barn vets’ year ago, specialising exotics, Miss Bethell performed varied range operations. They include: ■ removing skin tumour two-inch long hognose snake, weighed 12g; ■ taking stone 5mm-wide ureter guinea pig, cost £600, including post-op care; ■ treating sugar gliders (a gliding possum) poor diet, degu (a large rat-like rodent) diabetes; ■ removing air-rifle pellet Mundesley cat, discovered lodged skin routine booster jab check; ■ working wildlife rescue groups save injured sparrowhawk. Miss Bethell pinned broken wing. It since successfully released wild; ■ spending Boxing Day operating remove corn cob, got trapped dog’s intestines, well making puppy vomit eaten owner’s pills. “There nothing special fish. He liked lot. People love pets – expensive little goldfish,” said Miss Bethell, spent Tuesday morning castrating Cadbury skunk. The Toll Barn practice opened year ago specialises exotic animals, well usual pets. The past 12 months also seen Miss Bethell remove skin tumour two-inch long hognose snake weighed 12g. She successfully taken stone 5mm-wide ureter guinea pig, cost £600, including post-op care. Sugar gliders (a gliding possum) treated poor diet, degu (a large rat-like rodent) diabetes cat Mundesley, examined part annual booster jab check, discovered shot air-gun pellet, operated remove. She also recently helped wildlife rescue groups save injured sparrow hawk pinning broken wing, could recover released. “It’s absolutely brilliant year lovely clients lovely animals,” said Miss Bethell, spent Boxing Day operating remove corn cob got trapped dog’s intestines, well making puppy vomit eaten mistress’ pills. “It’s exceeded expectations,” added. “I can’t believe variety had.”
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British hostage David Haines beheaded by Islamic State terrorists
A guru ordered 400 followers undergo castrations said would bring closer God investigation police India. The country's top crime fighting agency registered case Gurmeet Ram Rahim - known 'guru bling' penchant garish clothes jewellery - operations ashram. The Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) said Rahim investigated criminal intimidation causing grievous bodily hurt alleged 400 castrations carried out. Scroll video 'Guru bling': Gurmeet Ram Rahim probed India's Central Bureau Investigation former follower alleged ordered 400 men submit castrations said would bring closer god The guru, heads Dera Sacha Sauda organisation based Haryana state, already facing trial conspiracy murder journalist 2002, well claims sexually exploiting female followers. The latest case filed one devotees, Hansraj Chauhan, lodged complaint court alleging manipulated 'painful' operation ashram. 'They told get castrated able meet god,' Mr Chauhan's lawyer, Navkiran Singh, told AFP. 'We put facts case court seek compensation victims.' Mr Singh said doctors carried castrations period 2000, years client scared come forward. The court asked CBI carry investigation alleged castrations. The Times India reports Mr Chauhan said castrated Rahim's ashram doctors acting guru's orders. A court-mandated medical examination determined Mr Chauhan indeed surgically castrated. Rahim, 47, yesterday hit back accusations, telling press conference convened plug new movie considering legal action accusers. 'Such allegations disturb me, I good humanity. Therefore legal advisor going move court challenging allegations,' said Rahim. Colourful: The guru, heads Dera Sacha Sauda organisation Haryana state, already facing trial conspiracy 2002 murder journalist, well claims sexually exploiting female followers The Dera Sacha Sauda says social welfare spiritual organisation millions followers India broad. On website, group describes Rahim saint well author, inventor, scientist, philosopher, philanthropist, peace activist 'the ultimate humanitarian'. Rahim stars action movie released later month called 'MSG: Messenger God' guru fights criminals, sings songs shown dousing water slow motion rugby game. India rocked numerous scandals involving popular godmen mostly Hindu ascetics claiming possess mystical powers. In November, police arrested Baba Rampal Maharaj long violent siege ashram Haryana refused comply court orders murder case. In bizarre case, devotees dead guru fighting court battle Punjab state preserve body freezer, insisting meditating. For many Indians, gurus play integral role daily life. They say offer pathway enlightenment return spiritual devotion often give donations ashrams, temples charity projects.
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Michael Phelps’ ‘girlfriend’ reveals she was born a man – and never told the swimmer
Research released yesterday claims Apple Watch ”ignite global smartwatch market” year. Research firm Strategy Analytics predicts Apple Inc. sell 15 million Apple Watches worldwide 2015 claim 55 percent global smartwatch market share –a share instantly make Apple number one smartwatch vendor 2015. Strategy Analytics forecasts global smartwatch shipments increase 500 percent 4.6 million units shipped 2014 28.1 million units 2015. With Apple Watch accounting 15.4 million units, remaining 12.7 million units forecast 2015 made smartwatch manufacturers. “The Apple Watch catalyst ignite global smartwatch market,” said Strategy Analytics Executive Director Neil Mawston. “Apple’s famous brand, loyal fan base, deep retail presence extensive apps ecosystem ensure healthy uptake Watch.” Late last week Apple announced special “Spring Forward” event scheduled take place Monday expected focus primarily upcoming Apple Watch. Apple likely share details wearable far focus barrage rumors, including expected retail pricing, expected battery life accessories. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently revealed development wearable right track Apple Watch go sale April. Strategy Analytics’ forecast coincided last day Mobile World Congress Barcelona range new smartwatches revealed course four-day event, including Huawei Watch, two variations LG’s Watch Urbane new Pebble Time. While forecast Apple Watch’s initial sales encouraging, Strategy Analytics warns Apple may fight hands come 2016. “Apple’s first-generation Watch yet perfect,” Mawston said. “For example, Apple’s Watch hardware design arguably less attractive rival models Huawei Watch, battery life may long many traditional wristwatch owners used to, Apple’s premium pricing may challenging mass-market consumers. Apple need upgrade tangibly second-generation Watch stay ahead competitors later year.” Earlier month reports surfaced claiming Apple placed production order 5 million units Apple Watch first quarter sales CSS Insight forecast Apple could sell many 20 million smartwatches first year. Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak also optimistic Apple Watch’s chances, saying [Apple Watch] sell millions start.
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Christian Bale won't play Steve Jobs
It's reported one Batmobiles currently Detroit Batman Vs. Superman stolen. Details slim Bleeding Cool mentions heard it, whom, state WB responded inquires. It's known two versions Batmobile Detroit two spotted recently tarp. Cosmic Book News update becomes available. This first time film issues Detroit reportedly Henry Cavill almost got fight bunch Detroit locals bar dub "Deaf Wolfpack." "Batman v Superman: Dawn Justice" March 25, 2016 release starring Ben Affleck Batman, Henry Cavill Superman, Gal Gadot Wonder Woman, Amy Adams Lois Lane, Laurence Fishburne Perry White, Diane Lane Martha Kent, Jeremy Irons Alfred, Jesse Eisenberg Lex Luthor, Ray Fisher Cyborg Callan Mulvey, Holly Hunter Tao Okamoto new character roles film. Justice League follow directed Zack Snyder well. For news "Man Steel" related movies head Cosmic Book News Superman movie hub.
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Tom Brokaw Wants Brian Williams Fired Over Iraq Helicopter Story: Report
Longtime "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw reportedly wants successor, Brian Williams, thrown big chair admitted fabricating key portions story repeatedly told reporting experience Iraq War 2003. The New York Post, citing sources network, reported Brokaw, 74, "making lot noise NBC lesser journalist producer would immediately fired suspended false report." Brokaw anchor NBC's flagship evening newscast Williams filed initial report March 2003. In it, Williams described traveling group helicopters forced Iraq desert. On ground, Williams said, learned Chinook front "had almost blown sky"; showed photo aircraft gash rocket-propelled grenade. Williams succeeded Brokaw "Nightly News" anchor following 2004 presidential election, story evolved time. In 2008 blog post, Williams said helicopter come fire appeared Iraqi farmers rocket-propelled grenade. He said helicopter front hit. Then, 2013 appearance David Letterman's "Late Show" CBS, Williams said two four helicopters traveling hit ground fire, "including one I in." On Wednesday, Williams recanted story, claiming flying Chinook helicopter behind formation took fire. However, Thursday, military newspaper Stars Stripes, broke story, reported Williams actually flying different helicopter company altogether, different direction, linked attacked unit radio. Adding intrigue, Post reported Brokaw former NBC News president Steve Capus, left network 2013, knew Williams' updated version tale true anchor's admission Wednesday evening. The paper also says NBC News executives counseled Williams stop telling story. Despite Brokaw's campaign, paper says NBC take action Williams, believing on-air apology Wednesday suffice. "He going suspended reprimanded way," one source told paper. "He full support NBC News." The Associated Press contributed report. Click New York Post.
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DNA tests prove Lebanon IS holding ISIS chief al-Baghdadi's ex-wife and daughter after they were caught with fake passports
The right-hand man Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi killed airstrike Mosul. An airstrike ISIS stronghold Mosul killed least two members group, including aide ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, according Iraqi Defense Ministry. Reports Baghdadi killed U.S. airstrike circulated Turkish Kurdish media Wednesday repeated The Daily Beast multiple Iraqi sources. But Pentagon official denied ISIS leader dead. "There validity rumor we've killed Baghdadi," senior defense official told The Daily Beast. The Iraqi Defense Ministry announcement, first reported al Arabayia, specify whether airstrike carried American Iraqi forces, NBC News reports senior security official confirmed U.S. airstrike. The article clarify whether security official American Iraqi quotes saying three ISIS leaders killed, including Baghdadi’s aide Abu Hajar Al-Sufi, explosives specialist commander town Tal Afar. There public statements yet U.S. officials reported airstrikes. While U.S. air war Iraq steadily expanding since began early August, Thursday’s reports provide first public indication ISIS’s senior leadership directly targeted. The rumors Baghdadi’s death spread northern Iraq yesterday may triggered uncertainty died airstrikes reportedly killed aide. It’s also possible claim’s Baghdadi’s death could come ISIS part deception campaign cover leader’s tracks obscure true status whereabouts. Multiple sources, including Kurdish intelligence officials former Iraqi army officers, told The Daily Beast Wednesday Baghdadi died somewhere Syria wounded recent airstrike fleeing Iraq seek medical treatment. This first time rumors Baghdadi’s death surfaced. Without independent press verify new information, unverified claims spread quickly Iraq speculation outpacing facts gets taken truth. But new reports ISIS leaders killed airstrikes Mosul, coming day flurry claims Baghdadi’s death Syria, suggests group’s leadership increasingly vulnerable Baghdadi may run seeking sanctuary Syria President Obama yet authorized military intervention. With additional reporting Ford Sypher Eli Lake.
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