The United States has deployed armed troops to Niger in a mission to support the French war against terrorists in Mali.
In a manner that will allow the U.S. to deny direct involvement in the war against al-Qaeda, 100 troops have been sent to neighboring Niger to provide “intelligence support” in the attempt to drive terrorists out of Mali. Continue reading
Over 8,000 people in Haiti have died from a cholera outbreak directly connected to UN Forces in the nation but their claim for compensation has been denied by the world body. Continue reading
Sometimes the atmosphere locks into repeating patterns, bringing repeated bouts of rain or snow, or a lack thereof.
That’s exactly what is happening now, as yet another winter storm, Winter Storm Rocky, targets the Plains and Midwest, across many of the same areas impacted by Winter Storm Q. Continue reading
The Chinese government has begun a significant crackdown on house churches in the country, forcing them to have “patriotic” gatherings or be sent to prison where they are tortured, according to human rights advocates. Continue reading
Terrorists detonated two bombs near a fruit market in Hyderabad, killing 16 and injuring 117 others. The death toll is expected to rise as several of the wounded are in critical condition.
The bombs were placed on bicycles about 500 feet apart near the heavily used marketplace. No terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Continue reading
Hours of heavy rain and thunderstorms caused massive flooding in the capital of Greece.
Athens officials were forced to close underpasses and subway stations due to the massive flash flooding. The train and tram network also was forced to close due to the waters. Continue reading
European Commission officials finally admitted what economists have been saying for months: the recession across the eurozone will continue through 2013.
The Commission said the eurozone’s economy is expected to shrink .3% during 2013. The Commission has been holding to a previous published report that the eurozone would see .1% growth during the year. The economy shrank .6% during 2012. Continue reading
Thousands of Los Angeles residents on “Skid Row” may have been exposed to a drug-resistant form of tuberculosis according to multiple sources.
The Centers for Disease Control has descended on the area in an attempt to stop the disease from spreading. Continue reading
Kansas and Missouri are under a State of Emergency declaration due to a massive winter storm that has dumped snow and ice throughout the midwest.
Kansas has closed Interstate 70 from Salina to Hayes and Interstate 35 from Emporia to Olathe. The governor has asked residents to stay off the roadways until the end of the storm and has shut all state offices through at least Friday morning. Kansas City International Airport closed Thursday morning after reaching 5 inches of snow. Continue reading
