Israeli researchers have released a report showing a significant increase in anti-Semitic attacks in 2012. The report was released on the eve of Israel’s memorial day for the 6 million Jews killed by the Nazis.
The report from Tel Aviv University says that anti-Semitic violence increase 30 percent in 2012. The report showed 686 attacks in 34 countries. 273 of the attacks, 40 percent, involved violence against people. Continue reading
On the same day China admitted two more cases of the H7N9 bird flu, a report from Nanjing says government officials have closed poultry markets.
That brings the number of confirmed cases to 18 with six deaths. The World Health Organization says that 8 of the cases can be classified as “severe”. Continue reading
The flash flooding in Buenos Aires and surrounding areas has killed at least 57 people. The suburb of La Plata had the highest total of 51 dead.
The government reports that the flood has destroyed over 100,000 homes. Power is still out throughout the region as most lines were knocked down during the flooding. Government workers are distributing water, food and clothing. Continue reading
A federal judge has issued an order to overrule the head of the Health of Human Services Secretary and allow underage girls to obtain the Plan B “Morning After” abortion pill over the counter without a prescription.
Promoters of abortion are calling it a great ruling for women. Continue reading
The Markit composite purchasing managers’ index, which measures the growth in manufacturing and services sectors, has reported significant downturns in major European economies. Continue reading
The International Monetary Fund has released an assessment critical of Ireland’s actions after receiving bailout funds.
The report says that Irish banks have made “inadequate progress” due to non-performing loans and not dealing well with tackling home repossessions. The IMF said it’s likely the banks are still losing money before putting aside funds to cover bad loans. Continue reading
The World Health Organization confirmed a fifth death in China from the H7N9 bird flu virus.
The number of laboratory confirmed infections rose to 11. The WHO still claims there is no human-to-human transmission of the virus although 400 people closely connected to the victim are now being closely monitored for signs of the disease. Continue reading
In the latest incident of violence against pro-life students on college campuses, an enraged woman attacked a student group protesting at Ohio State.
The woman was caught on video destroying the displays installed by pro-life group Created Equal. The display included images of aborted babies. Continue reading
Chinese authorities have killed more than 20,000 birds from a live-poultry trading zone in Shanghai after an unusual strain of bird flu that has so far killed six people in the country was found in pigeons on sale in the city, state-run media outlet Xinhua reported Friday. Continue reading
Flash flooding in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina has left at least 35 dead between the capital of Buenos Aires and La Plata.
In La Plata, just over a foot of rain fell in a few hours leading to flooding of fourteen neighborhoods in the capital. Continue reading