Despite outrage by many Republicans for betraying an ally that played a major role in defeating the Islamic State in Syria, the U.S. today (October 7, 2019) began pulling troops back from the northeast Syria border to allow for Turkish attacks on Kurdish-led forces long allied to Washington, according to the Reuters website.
The major U.S. policy shift was denounced as a "stab in the back" by Kurdish-led forces who have been Washington's most capable partner in fighting the Islamic State in Syria.
The forces accused the U.S. of reneging on an ally, warning it would have a "great negative impact" on the war against the terrorists.
But President Donald Trump said in several Tweets it was too costly to keep supporting Kurdish-led forces fighting the Islamic State and its "ridiculous Endless Wars."
Monday, October 7, 2019
Sunday, October 6, 2019
Israel Working on Peace Pacts with Arab States; Israel and Arab States Doing So to Counter Iran
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz confirmed today (October 6, 2019) that Israel has been working toward achieving the historic goal of reaching non-aggression pacts with Arab countries, according to the World Israel News website.
"Recently I have been promoting, with the backing of the prime minister, a diplomatic initiative to sign 'non-aggression agreements' with Arab Gulf states," the foreign minister tweeted.
"It's a historic move that will end the conflict and enable civilian cooperation until the signing of peace agreements," he added.
Such negotiations have been made possible by the common interest of both the Jewish State and Arab Gulf countries: countering Iran.
"Recently I have been promoting, with the backing of the prime minister, a diplomatic initiative to sign 'non-aggression agreements' with Arab Gulf states," the foreign minister tweeted.
"It's a historic move that will end the conflict and enable civilian cooperation until the signing of peace agreements," he added.
Such negotiations have been made possible by the common interest of both the Jewish State and Arab Gulf countries: countering Iran.
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Supreme Court to Review La. Anti-Abortion Law; May Mark "Beginning of the End" for Roe v.Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court announced yesterday it will review a 2014 Louisiana anti-abortion law, the Raw Story website reports today (October 5, 2019).
Experts say it will be the end -- or at least the "beginning of the end" -- of Roe v. Wade, the 46-year-old SCOTUS ruling that found women have a constitutional right to have an abortion.
Louisiana's law is designed to make it as difficult as possible for women to obtain an abortion.
The law mandates that any doctor performing an abortion of any type have admitting privileges at a hospital.
Experts say it will be the end -- or at least the "beginning of the end" -- of Roe v. Wade, the 46-year-old SCOTUS ruling that found women have a constitutional right to have an abortion.
Louisiana's law is designed to make it as difficult as possible for women to obtain an abortion.
The law mandates that any doctor performing an abortion of any type have admitting privileges at a hospital.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Iraqi Forces Kill at Least 42 Protesters in Baghdad; Use Live Ammo,Water Cannons,Tear Gas for Calm
Iraqi security forces used live ammunition, water cannons, tear gas, and rubber bullets to disperse protesters in Baghdad today (October 4, 2019), killing at least 42 people and injuring hundreds more, according to the UPI website.
The protesters were focused on Baghdad's Tahir Square and throughout the south. They were triggered by widespread unemployment, corruption, and a lack of basic infrastructure, including water and electricity.
Protesters called for the government to step down.
"At least 15 people are dead and 200 injured in Dhi Qar," provincial council member Hassan al-Asadi said.
The protesters were focused on Baghdad's Tahir Square and throughout the south. They were triggered by widespread unemployment, corruption, and a lack of basic infrastructure, including water and electricity.
Protesters called for the government to step down.
"At least 15 people are dead and 200 injured in Dhi Qar," provincial council member Hassan al-Asadi said.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Four People Killed at Paris Police Headquarters; Killer Used Knife, Believed to Be Islam Convert
Four police force workers were killed in a knife attack at their Paris headquarters before the suspect -- a 45-year-old man -- was shot dead, the Euro News website reports today (October 3, 2019).
The motive was not clear, but a source close to the case told Euro News that authorities were in the process of verifying reports that the attacker -- a former administrative assistant at the police station -- had recently converted to Islam.
"We mourn the death of four civil servants from two services in the Paris police force," the Paris prosecutor said in a press conference. "Three men and one woman, three of them worked as police officers and one as an administrative assistant, have been killed. "
.Another victim was still in a hospital today and is recovering.
The motive was not clear, but a source close to the case told Euro News that authorities were in the process of verifying reports that the attacker -- a former administrative assistant at the police station -- had recently converted to Islam.
"We mourn the death of four civil servants from two services in the Paris police force," the Paris prosecutor said in a press conference. "Three men and one woman, three of them worked as police officers and one as an administrative assistant, have been killed. "
.Another victim was still in a hospital today and is recovering.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019
DeVos Wants to Give College Grants to Inmates; Sec. of Ed. Seeks to Scrap Ban on Inmate Grants
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos on September 30 endorsed a legislative effort backed by evangelical prison ministry Prison Fellowship to make incarcerated inmates eligible to receive federal grants for higher education, the Christian Post website reports today (October 2, 2019).
DeVos spoke at Prison Fellowship's Declaration Symposium at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and encouraged the group of about 80 church leaders to lobby congressional offices to support bills that would reverse a longstanding ban on inmates receiving Pell Grants.
Pell Grants are federal subsidies to help low-income students pursue higher education or vocational training.
DeVos said, "Education is the ticket to the future for just about anyone and everyone." She added, "So we should be embracing these opportunities for brothers and sisters who are behind bars today who will be in our communities and with their families and giving them a means for a purpose..."
DeVos spoke at Prison Fellowship's Declaration Symposium at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. and encouraged the group of about 80 church leaders to lobby congressional offices to support bills that would reverse a longstanding ban on inmates receiving Pell Grants.
Pell Grants are federal subsidies to help low-income students pursue higher education or vocational training.
DeVos said, "Education is the ticket to the future for just about anyone and everyone." She added, "So we should be embracing these opportunities for brothers and sisters who are behind bars today who will be in our communities and with their families and giving them a means for a purpose..."
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Study:Red Meat Does Not Expand Cancer Risk; Adults Can Eat as Much Red Meat as They Like
A major new study finds that cutting back on eating red meat or processed meat will not significantly reduce a person's risk of heart disease or cancer, the UPI website reports today (October 1, 2019).
"Based on research, we cannot say with any certainty that eating red meat or processed meat causes cancer, diabetes, or heart disease," said senior researcher Bradley Johnston, associate professor of community health and epidemiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Using the evidence collected by the research, a panel of experts issued new dietary guidelines saying most adults can eat as much red and processed meat as they like.
Johnston added, "This is not just another study on red and processed meat, but a series of five high-quality systematic reviews to inform dietary recommendations."
"Based on research, we cannot say with any certainty that eating red meat or processed meat causes cancer, diabetes, or heart disease," said senior researcher Bradley Johnston, associate professor of community health and epidemiology at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Using the evidence collected by the research, a panel of experts issued new dietary guidelines saying most adults can eat as much red and processed meat as they like.
Johnston added, "This is not just another study on red and processed meat, but a series of five high-quality systematic reviews to inform dietary recommendations."
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