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How did Fake Chinese News Site Dupe Washington Post, Atlantic, BBC?
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Never one known restraint, Vice Media’s Shane Smith may outdone even himself. Mr. Smith, chief executive provocative news entertainment group, spent $300,000 dinner Prime Steakhouse Bellagio Las Vegas International CES trade show January, according one person party another one knew it. Mr. Smith, whose company closed financing last September valued $2.5 billion, paid meal personally. More 30 people dinner, including friends, Vice executives staff members directors like Tom Freston, founder former chief executive MTV later went run Viacom, according person attended event. Liquor flowed freely, bottles wine costing $20,000, according people. The expensive food item menu Prime Steakhouse, Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant, 28-ounce bone-in rib eye $85. Shane Smith chief executive Vice Media. FREDERICK M. BROWN / GETTY IMAGES To foot bill, Mr. Smith dipped $1 million winnings gambling, especially blackjack table, week, people said. News meal, first reported Bloomberg, surfaced executives MGM Resorts International mentioned outsize dinner bill company conference call Tuesday. They cited response question analyst spending casino compares levels recession. MGM identify Mr. Smith guest hosted dinner. James J. Murren, chief executive MGM, said seen check size several years. “People starting spend money remarkably here,” Mr. Murren said. The lavish dinner latest caper Mr. Smith, charting new course brash next-generation media mogul. He known drink old-school media executives Williamsburg, Brooklyn, hipster enclave Vice headquarters. He called CNN expletive rented villas Cannes annual international media conference there. “They live larger, part Vice je ne sais quoi,” said Michael E. Kassan, chief executive media marketing consulting firm MediaLink, known throw prominent industry dinners. “But good stuff. I big fan. They represent much new exciting world.” Mr. Murren MGM told analyst Harry C. Curtis Nomura Securities couldn’t believe first saw tab. He said, “$300,000 dinner Prime. That’s pretty good check. You would liked wine, Harry.”
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Reports: Boko Haram may release schoolgirls as part of deal
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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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‘Evil straight from the pits of hell': American journalist James Foley reportedly beheaded by ISIS
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Update: Since publication article, several people reported may hoax. A 'feminist' blog US caused outrage author apparently admitted aborting male fetus based negative past experiences men. In article astounding difficult believe actually true, 'Lana' even expresses surprise "many friends, several family members completely cut communication me". The author purports fallen pregnant 2012 overjoyed thought discovered boy point decided abortion. Read full blog post Abortion based gender illegal UK week religious groups wrote MPs support amendment 1967 Abortion Act clarify point. The amendment reads: "Nothing section 1 Abortion Act 1967 interpreted allowing pregnancy terminated grounds sex unborn child." The practise said still happen UK particularly ethnic communities boys valued girls. In blog, Lana details one negative experiences terrible felt could "bring another monster world". The story begins aboard plane way Occupy Wall Street rally San Francisco. A man sat next upon discovering going says: "B****** like need learn place." Lana screams "assault" male attendant rushes refuses anything physical contact made. She admits considering lying move one two spare seats "both back Economy". She adds: "I flabbergasted, betrayed recommended I move one empty seats. This left tears. "I knew way get away move seats I tearfully felt though I verbally emotionally raped." Lana goes pregnancy made feel body betrayed much experienced "crying, sobbing, uncontrollable weeping, mental anguish likes may experienced lives destroyed war". Her decision abort fetus prompted furious comments. "I almost threw reading this." "The disturbing part say yes finding babies gender baby realize boy, would done then?" Fact people abort kids western world gender thoroughly sick. "after learning fetus male" http://t.co/YZCR0UDfBu — Caleb Bond (@TheCalebBond) February 10, 2015 Misandry means hatred men. Feminism means equality genders. "Feminist Has Abortion Because Child Was Boy" NO. She misandrist — Jenni (@lifeofjennibeck) February 9, 2015 Since backlash, Lana appears written another blog defend position claims received death threats result original post. Unfortunately misses point people would angry instead reiterates right choose happens body. I find hard hate anybody, faults own, usually rather product environment social circle exposed to. I beg you, good, take look decide right want spend rest life angry internet, want fight woman’s right wants body.
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WHO: Reports of Suspected Ebola Cases in Iraq Untrue
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Apple shifting retail strategy Apple Watch deliver personalized shopping experience, according The Wall Street Journal. The report claims Apple Stores accept in-store reservations customers try Apple Watch corroborates Apple training retail employees help customers choose Apple Watch model suits best. The report, citing sources familiar matter, adds high-end Apple Watch Edition scratch-resistant gold, in-depth analysis weekend revealed Apple mixes metal low-density ceramic particles. Apple also said studied platinum Apple Watch, model unlikely announced Monday. "The company refined smartwatch’s luxury features, making gold Edition model scratch-resistant, according people familiar matter," reports The Wall Street Journal. "It also studied platinum watch casings, although company isn’t expected announce Monday, said. "Apple CEO Tim Cook, visit Covent Garden Apple Store London last month, told retail employees Apple "never sold anything company people could try before." The chief executive added "tweaking experience store" likely requirement wrist-worn device launches April. It also appears likely Apple Watch exclusive Apple Stores immediately following product's launch, although long remains unknown. Follow rest March 2015 event coverage latest Apple Watch information. Related roundup: Apple Watch , Tag: March 2015 event
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Isis supporters claim US hostage killed in coalition air strike in Syria
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A statement attributed Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) claimed American female hostage killed Jordanian airstrike Friday outskirts northern Syrian city Raqqa, extremist group's main stronghold. The statement identified woman Kayla Jean Mueller said killed Muslim prayers — usually take place around midday Fridays — airstrikes targeted "the location hour." No ISIS militants killed airstrikes, statement claimed. Has ISIS's latest horror show backfired Middle East? It published photos allegedly bombed site, showing severely damaged brown coloured three-storey building — images woman. American officials said looking report, White House said immediate comment. There also immediate comment Jordanian government. The ISIS statement could independently verified. It appeared militant website commonly used ISIS also distributed ISIS-affiliated Twitter users. Assisted refugees Mueller, Prescott, Arizona, working Turkey assisting Syrian refugees, according 2013 article The Daily Courier, hometown newspaper. The 26-year-old told paper drawn help situation Syria. "For long I live, I let suffering normal," said. "It's important stop realize have, privileged are. And place, start caring get lot done." According local paper, Mueller working humanitarian aid agency Support Life, well local NGO helped female Syrian refugees develop skills. A 2007 article Mueller local newspaper said student Northern Arizona University active Save Darfur Coalition. On Sunday, President Barack Obama said U.S. "deploying assets can" find Mueller. "We close contact family trying keep updated," said interview NBC's Today Show. "Obviously something heart-breaking family want make sure anything make sure American citizen rescued situation." Her identity disclosed fears safety. If death confirmed, would fourth American die captivity ISIS militants. Three Americans, journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff aid worker Peter Kassig beheaded group. Jordan, part U.S.-led coalition bombing ISIS targets Syria, stepped attacks ISIS announced killed captive Jordanian pilot. The Syrian government said Thursday dozens Jordanian fighter jets bombed ISIS training centres weapons storage sites. It say attacks occurred. There word Jordanian government whether planes struck Raqqa Friday. But activists monitor Syrian conflict inside country said U.S.-led coalition planes hit several targets edges outskirts Raqqa, quick succession Friday.
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ISIS Beheading of U.S. Journalist James Foley Posted to YouTube
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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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Man cuts off manhood, throws it in the bin, after girlfriend leaves over small penis
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The Apple Watch might water resistant, according comments reported French site iGen (via AppleInsider). Either misunderstanding, really know which. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told employees Apple Store Berlin wears Apple Watch everywhere, "even shower." Apple officially designated Apple Watch either water proof water resistant. If Mr. Cook actually said wears shower, could indicate Apple market device one other. The problem report hearsay, could translation issues. It might even joke. We context judge story. So invest much rumor yet. In fact, I personally doubt device water resistant proof. Even device sealed, water touch screens typically work well together all. That would make coup Apple—and anyone could Apple—but I'm expecting water resistant proof Apple Watch based anecdote. Then straps. Apple plastic straps. I want run metal ones leather shower. Bah. I like one all. In meanwhile, Mr. Cook also reportedly says charges Apple Watch every night. This keeping rough comments Apple device's unveiling September. At time, told Apple designed watch charged night, though company unspecific long would actually run. So yeah, I believe changed, still context comments.
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Priest Dies, Wakes Up, Claims God Is a Woman. Huh?
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After officially dead 48 minutes heart restarted, 71 year-old Massachusetts Catholic Priest woke shared went heaven met God. Who claimed warm Motherly figure. Father John Micheal O’neal rushed hospital suffering massive heart attack: declared clinically dead revived. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, The Archbishop Boston, said Father O’neal suffered hallucinations linked near-death experience…and God clearly isn’t female. The full story here. It might sound odd, I don’t problem picturing God female. And, no, nothing fact wife United Methodist Pastor. But I one picturing Alanis Morissette la Dogma? Follow Facebook, Twitter, check blog here!
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ISIS pays tribute to its 'Cub of Baghdadi' child soldier
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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. An Islamic State Iraq Levant (ISIL) flag flies hill town Kobani An Islamic State Iraq Levant (ISIL) flag flies hill town Kobani 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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Macaulay Culkin NOT Dead: Facebook, Twitter Death Hoax Goes Viral
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The World Health Organization looking reports ISIS fighters Iraq showing hospitals Ebola symptoms. According pro-government Iraqi newspaper al Sabaah, unknown number ISIS militants shown hospital militant-controlled city Mosul, 250 miles north Baghdad. The paper reported foreign terrorists brought disease Mosul “several countries” Africa. (RELATED: ISIS Massacred Every Man And Boy Over 15 In Muslim Town) It’s yet clear whether ISIS extremists actually Ebola another disease. Ebola symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea unexplained bleeding bruising — problems could also attributed malaria yellow fever. And doctors Mosul might unable even test Ebola. WHO spokeswoman Christy Feig said organization reaching officials ISIS-held area offer help disease turn Ebola. However, United Nations workers allowed work ISIS-controlled areas either Iraq Syria, UN operation help either ISIS militants civilians areas contract Ebola unlikely. Feig told Mashable there’s official notification Iraqi government terrorists’ disease is, fact, Ebola. ISIS western science medicine rule, apparently several militants taken hospitals Ebola-like symptoms anyway. Since taking control Mosul June 2014, ISIS taken executing doctors refuse treat them. Kurdish news website Rudaw reported Nov. 2014 ISIS executed six doctors Mosul refusing treat wounded fighters, addition kidnapping six merchants failing pay monthly tax ISIS. The group reportedly executed two doctors last week. The U.S. hitting ISIS air strikes since mid-November Pentagon confirmed December strikes killed around 1,000 fighters, including three senior ISIS officials. An Ebola outbreak, however unlikely, probably wouldn’t help matters much. Follow Sarah Twitter
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Seth Rogen reported to play Woz in the upcoming Steve Jobs movie
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If jonesing Apple Watch, probably want lot it. But headed party would rather risk staring dead screen wondering late is? Don't worry, covered. The New York Times understands Watch unannounced Power Reserve option limits device telling time. While completely unique feature (other watches similar things), definitely helpful -- departure Apple, whose mobile devices kinds extreme energy-saving modes now. Tim Cook crew likely make big deal Power Reserve Apple's March 9th event, assuming shows up, could one Watch's important real-world features. Source: New York Times <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/apple/watch/"> Apple Watch </a> Get better reviews people actually product! Talk Apple Watch people too!
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Amazon Reportedly Planning An Ad-Supported Video Service That Will Be Cheaper Than Netflix
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Every superhero origin story, one Russian boy’s unbelievable tale isn’t comic book — it’s much real-life. Twelve-year-old Nikolai Kryaglyachenko walking home school one day stopped lean lamppost. Unfortunately Nikolai, lamppost faulty wire schoolboy blasted across street jolt electricity. “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. Then I breakfast dropped spoon, stuck chest,” Nikolai revealed. Being comic book fan, Nikolai immediately set testing new power, eerily similar power wielded Marvel character Magneto. “I things I couldn’t before, I don’t lot control it. Even I want it, I still attract things. Once I even attracted glass — moved towards me,” said. Naturally, Nikolai’s schoolmates fascinated new power, didn’t know could pass ability others, turning human magnets, too. “I could even hang ladle nose,” said classmate Vika Balandina. Nikolai first real-life Magneto. In fact, entire Russian family got magnetism superpower 1987. A year 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Leonid Tenkaev, wife, Galina, daughter Tanya grandson Kolya able stick metal objects bodies, according The Guardian. When discovered powers, Russian Japanese scientists examined family verified seeming magnetism real. “There absolutely doubt objects stick bodies magnetic,” said Dr. Atusi Kono 1991. Another famous real-life Magneto revealed Superfields conference 300 “human magnets” 1990. Extending arms out, Marinela Brankova able support 15-pound weight vertically turned palm, according book “Far Out: 101 Strange Tales From Science’s Outer Edge” Mark Pilkington.
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Tropical spider burrowed under Bali tourist's skin
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Pope Francis suggested recently even animals place heaven, trying soothe young boy public appearance Vatican's St. Peter's Square. "Paradise open God’s creatures," told boy whose dog died recently. He made comment weekly general audience Vatican, St. Peter's Square ANALYSIS | Pope Francis turns heat church's future — behind closed doors Vatican sparks controversy saying gay couples 'gifts qualities' ANALYSIS | Has 'rock star' Pope Francis really launched revolution? “One day, see animals eternity Christ,” said leader Catholic Church, according Italian news sources. This significant pivot position held Francis's predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. In 2008, said animal dies, “just means end existence Earth.” Francis consistently made headlines sometimes controversial remarks since assuming papacy 2013. Vatican observers called "radical" open-mindedness desire reach "the grassroots Catholic life." The 77-year-old leader world's one billion Roman Catholics adopted liberal positions predecessor, stirring tensions conservative Catholics issues homosexuality single motherhood. In one instance July 2013, Francis struck compassionate tone speaking homosexuality. "If person gay seeks God good will, I judge?" said reporters flight returning Vatican Brazil. Francis's papal name comes St. Francis Assisi, church's patron saint animals ecology.
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North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un to open restaurant in Scotland
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WATCHERS North Korea's secretive regime believe could planning another surprise move, restaurant Scotland. The Cambodia eaterie Leader Kim Jong-Un already opened diner Amsterdam, 'Pyongyang' chain restaurants also branches China parts Asia. It reported dictator believed interested opening another UK, claims observers North Korea Kim especially keen eaterie Scotland. His fondness whisky profile Scotland's referendum cited key reasons potential serving North Korean delicacies dog meat soup pine-nut gruel Scotland. Proceeds 'Pyongyang' chain funnelled back North Korean government funds. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch, said country desperate build diplomatic ties European countries, especially left-wing leanings. He said: "It would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland. "The Scottish independence referendum catapulted Scotland North Korean's elite's thoughts. "Despite voting they'd consider left-leaning Scotland suitable England, plus North Koreans love whisky. "Tourists North Korea told tip people Scotch instead currency." The Pyongyang restaurants run partnership Office 39, branch North Korean government, uses way raising overseas cash.
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No, Saudi TV Didn't Blur Out Michelle Obama's Face When the President Met King Salman
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Over weekend rumor flying around someone actually stole Batmobile set Batman V Superman: Dawn Justice. How cold something big bulky get stolen secure set, stay hidden away major city like Detroit? While I may know insurance coverage this, seems stolen Batmobile nothing publicity stunt. And add fun this, director Zack Snyder tweeted photo culprit. Hint: Snyder currently twitter war movie. Hit jump check out. So it, nothing publicity stunt created social media. It also great way market films, importantly get see Batmobile. Now it’s Bad Robot Disney’s move. The rivalry started back last July Snyder tweeted shot Superman (Henry Cavill) donning Sith robe wielding red lightsaber. The director added #superjedi rub salt wound. Of course Bad Robot responded following tweet. They even called Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice director “The C3Ped Crusader“:
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Pope Francis turns out not to have made pets in heaven comment
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Pope Francis suggested recently even animals place heaven, trying soothe young boy public appearance Vatican's St. Peter's Square. "Paradise open God’s creatures," told boy whose dog died recently. He made comment weekly general audience Vatican, St. Peter's Square ANALYSIS | Pope Francis turns heat church's future — behind closed doors Vatican sparks controversy saying gay couples 'gifts qualities' ANALYSIS | Has 'rock star' Pope Francis really launched revolution? “One day, see animals eternity Christ,” said leader Catholic Church, according Italian news sources. This significant pivot position held Francis's predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI. In 2008, said animal dies, “just means end existence Earth.” Francis consistently made headlines sometimes controversial remarks since assuming papacy 2013. Vatican observers called "radical" open-mindedness desire reach "the grassroots Catholic life." The 77-year-old leader world's one billion Roman Catholics adopted liberal positions predecessor, stirring tensions conservative Catholics issues homosexuality single motherhood. In one instance July 2013, Francis struck compassionate tone speaking homosexuality. "If person gay seeks God good will, I judge?" said reporters flight returning Vatican Brazil. Francis's papal name comes St. Francis Assisi, church's patron saint animals ecology.
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This Powerful Cartoon About The Charlie Hebdo Attack Is Not By Banksy
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Only Detroit? Holy stolen Batmobile, Batman… A website reporting Batmobile, upcoming Batman v. Superman flick, gone missing Detroit… presumed stolen. If true I could imagine seeing driving 696 rush hour. Seriously, heck could someone steal car? It’s like it’s 2008 Sebring could mix Sebring. No, it’s BATMOBILE! It machine guns front. Does person — rumor true (we don’t know credible source is) — think go cruising around car one notice? If I see Batmobile driving around anywhere I taking photos. Even funnier: Could imagine getting pulled going slow car? No way right? How would cops catch Bat devices come standard? Does Alfred come rescue? Is Batcave set GPS? If would safe cops, I presume… Our brother station WWJ put call Detroit Police Department see truth this. (Update! As 4 p.m., police saying hadn’t heard this, looking it). I hope Commissioner Gordon case, too. Earlier week photos Batmobile surfaced. You think photos didn’t surface people would think it’s Corvette rolling street? Maybe not.
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Christian Bale Exits Steve Jobs Movie (Exclusive)
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Though Christian Bale final talks play Steve Jobs upcoming biopic, actor reportedly decided pass part, allegedly feel right person play iconic figure film. Citing unnamed sources, The Hollywood Reporter revealed Monday Bale, Academy Award winning actor, exited project. No potential replacements named, though director Danny Boyle, Oscar winner well, Hollywood meet actors movie. "Sources say Bale, much deliberation conflicting feelings, came conclusion right part decided withdraw," report said. Bale second high-profile actor circle project, ultimately exit. Previously, Leonardo DiCaprio targeted part, reportedly passed role earlier month. Previous names suggested part included Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper. The anticipated film number issues production, director David Fincher also abandoned project demanding $10 million upfront payment full control marketing. The person confirmed onboard Oscar winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, penned screenplay based Walter Isaacson's official Jobs biography. The movie said feature three scenes leading Jobs's introduction key product unveilings: original Mac, NeXT, iPod. Last week said actor Seth Rogan final talks play role Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. It's unclear Bale's exit picture might effect actors linked project.
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Homeland Security: No ISIL fighters on U.S. border
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Nigeria's military says agreed ceasefire Islamist militants Boko Haram - schoolgirls group abducted released. Nigeria's chief defence staff, Alex Badeh, announced truce. Boko Haram made public statement. The group fighting insurgency since 2009, 2,000 civilians reportedly killed year. Boko Haram sparked global outrage six months ago abducting 200 schoolgirls. The girls seized north-eastern town Chibok Borno state, continued captivity led criticism Nigerian government's efforts secure release. Members Bring Back Our Girls campaign said tweet Friday: "We monitoring news huge expectations." 'Cautiously optimistic' Air Chief Marshal Badeh revealed truce close three-day security meeting Nigeria Cameroon. He said Nigerian soldiers would comply agreement. Nigerian presidential aide Hassan Tukur told BBC Focus Africa agreement sealed month negotiations, mediated Chad. As part talks, government delegation twice met representatives Islamist group. Mr Tukur said Boko Haram announced unilateral ceasefire Thursday government responded. "They've assured us girls release them," said. "I cautiously optimistic." He said arrangements release would finalised another meeting next week Chad's capital, Ndjamena. The negotiations said blessing Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, reports BBC's Chris Ewokor Abuja. Speaking BBC, Nigerian government spokesman Mike Omeri said Boko Haram would given territory ceasefire agreement - government would reveal concessions would make. "We inching closer release groups captivity, including Chibok girls," said. Analysis: Will Ross, BBC News, Lagos Nigerian officials given indication negotiations Boko Haram taking place. Even though rumours talks neighbouring Chad, surprising development. Many Nigerians extremely sceptical announcement especially definitive word jihadists. The military past released statements conflict north-east Nigeria turned completely odds situation ground. So many celebrate violence stops hostages free. In May 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan imposed state emergency northern states Borno, Yobe Adamawa, vowing crush Islamist insurgency. But Boko Haram increased attacks year. The group promotes version Islam makes "haram", forbidden, Muslims take part political social activity associated Western society. It frequently attacks schools colleges, sees symbol Western culture. Who Boko Haram? Who Boko Haram? Profile: Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau Human Rights Watch reported 2,053 civilian killed first half year, Amnesty International estimated 4,000 people killed violence - including Nigerian military operations - first seven months 2014. Boko Haram seeking establish Islamist state Nigeria, fighters often cross long porous border Cameroon. Eight Cameroon soldiers 100 Boko Haram militants killed fighting far north Cameroon Friday, Reuters quoted country's defence ministry saying. In July, Cameroon, Nigeria, Chad Niger agreed form 2,800-strong regional force tackle Boko Haram militants.
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Don't forget to tip...especially if you spend $300,000
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Apple crushed introduction Apple Watch yesterday Cupertino, Kevin Lynch Jony waxing poetic design watch revolutionary UI, one feature everyone steered clear of: battery life. Other introducing new inductive charging cable, Apple mum long timepiece stay charged. According report Recode, that’s Apple still trying improve ahead early 2015 release, sources say Apple Watch battery life currently last day, require nightly charging. Apple staff hands-on area show also wouldn’t provide battery life estimations either, Apple PR spokeswoman Nat Kerris told Recode last throughout day. “There’s lot new technology packed Apple Watch think people love using throughout day. We anticipate people charge nightly designed innovative charging solution combines MagSafe technology inductive charging.” Barely squeaking 24 hours use surely disappointment users, it’s par smartwatches market. No word two different sizes different battery life well. The Apple Watch expected go sale early 2015 introductory price $349, Sport Edition models expected cost more.
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Catholic Priest Claims God Is Female After Clinically Dead Experience
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Amazon reportedly planning launch ad-supported media streaming service music videos, New York Post reports. The service would exist addition $99 Prime membership subscription, includes free, two-day shipping thousands items alongside music, TV, movie streaming options. The Wall Street Journal reported similar plans March, pegging service free. At time, Amazon denied plans offer free streaming-media service. The Post, however, say service would free, instead suggests new service would likely compete Netflix Hulu, under-cutting price (Netflix costs Hulu Plus cost $7.99 month). Amazon's Sally Fouts sent following via email: "We currently offer first episode television shows free ads First Episode Free feature Amazon Instant Video, display ads short videos movie game trailers. We’re often experimenting new offers experiences customers, announced plans offer ad-supported video streaming service." At core, idea service makes sense. Amazon could use new, cheaper streaming service way ease people ecosystem they'll likely eventually make jump Prime, also giving way entice potential customers care Prime's free shipping want Netflix alternative. Disclosure: Jeff Bezos investor Business Insider personal investment company Bezos Expeditions. SEE ALSO: A Former Employee Is Suing Amazon And Camping Outside The Company's Headquarters Until It Addresses Its 'Internal Culture Of Dishonesty'
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‘Teletubbies’ Sun Baby: Fans Freak Out Over Jess Smith, 19
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VLADIMIR Putin’s Motorcade looks like massive knob: Spotter: UsVThem
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Islamic Militants Post Video Claiming to Show Beheading of U.S. Journalist
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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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Priest who died for 48 minutes says he met God and she’s a woman
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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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ISIL allegedly kills US journalist in video
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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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This Soap Opera Star Reportedly Had His Testicles Stolen By An ‘Attractive Blonde’ Organ Trafficker
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TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh surprised find psychedelic mushrooms cause vivid hallucinations growing garden Buckingham Palace. The presenter found red white spotted toadstool called Amanita muscaria filming ITV gardening show called The Queen's Garden said: 'I eating that.' He touring private 40-acre site ecology expert Professor Mick Crawley asked whether fungus edible. Professor Crawley replied saying: 'That depends mean. It's eaten cultures hallucinogenic effects. But also makes people eat sick. TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh found hallucinogenic mushroom Amanita muscaria filming The Queen's Garden Buckingham Palace The red white spotted toadstool called Amanita muscaria cause vivid hallucinations known unpredictability effects 'The old-fashioned thing feed village idiot, drink urine get high without sickness.' Titchmarsh jokingly replied: 'I think I'll forgo stick normal mushrooms.' The fungus, also known fly agaric, contains psychoactive chemicals ibotenic acid muscimol found throughout UK. Last night Palace spokesman keen point fungus served Royals. He said: 'There several hundred fungi species palace garden, including small number naturally occurring fly agaric mushrooms. 'As programme explains, beneficial trees, increasing ability take nutrients.' Last night Palace spokesman keen point fungi served Royals. Pictured, Queen Elizabeth II meets guests garden party Buckingham Palace London June 2014 Pictured, Queen Elizabeth Duke Edinburgh talk Claire Midgley (right), Deputy Gardens Manager, study new vegetable garden grounds Buckingham Palace 2009 He told Sun: 'For avoidance doubt, fungi garden used Palace kitchens.' This type fungus often found growing birch pine trees, especially Monterey Bishop pine common garden Buckingham Palace. With permission Her Majesty The Queen, Alan Titchmarsh spent whole year exploring Buckingham Palace Garden, five-century history. On new TV show, Titchmarsh explains gardeners actively encourage mushrooms toadstools. He said: 'Every time chop something down, leave wood rot.' During reign, Her Majesty made garden place nature thrives. It plays host 350 species wildflower, 83 species bird two half thousand British species insect, including butterflies. It's garden Queen Elizabeth II longer monarch. A rare film 1937 shows Queen 11-year-old princess younger sister princess Margaret, moved palace. Mr Titchmarsh heard tales Queen's childhood royal historian Dr Lucy Worsley, explains young princesses held wistful fascination beyond garden walls. With permission Her Majesty The Queen, Alan Titchmarsh spent whole year exploring Buckingham Palace Garden, five-century history Amanita muscaria, also known fly agaric, cause vivid hallucinations Amanita muscaria, commonly known fly agaric fly amanita, one recognisable widely encountered mushrooms popular culture. The white-spotted, usually red mushroom viewed quintessential toadstool found throughout Europe America, often growing birch pine trees. The fungus well-known hallucinogenic properties high level psycoactive agent called muscimol. Historically mushrooms used medicine men ‘shamans’ north east Asia. There much speculation possible traditional use mushroom intoxicant Siberia, Middle East, India, Eurasia, North America, Scandinavia. Fly agarics known unpredictability effects change dramatically depending habitat amount ingested per body weight. Effects range nausea twitching drowsiness, cholinergic crisis-like effects (low blood pressure, sweating salivation), auditory visual distortions mood swings. It cause vivid hallucinations, often making colours seem oversaturated breaking boundaries objects. Some users report spiritual experiences. The fungi often considered poisonous fatal dose calculated 15 caps. The sale fresh prepared magic mushrooms containing psilocin psilocybin illegal Ireland since January 2006.
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Weatherman caught peeing live on camera
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With huge, gaping mouth, looks big enough swallow person whole. This giant catfish, weighed 20 stone (127kg) caught twin brothers Dino Dario Ferrari Po River northern Italy. Dino Ferrari caught 127 kg catfish Po delta Italy (Sportex Italia) Believed one largest kind ever caught, creature pulled river Feb 19 rod line battle lasting 40 minutes. The nine foot-long creature, wels catfish, dubbed “the monster Po” Italian media. The fish released trophy photos (Sportex Italia) After catching, weighing photographing it, brothers released back river, flows across northern Italy Adriatic. “It’s silurus glanis [the Latin name species],” Dino Ferrari said. “The American catfish doesn’t grow large dimensions – weigh 50kg.” He estimated fish 30 years old, based size, adding species live 50 years. “They don’t range large distances, tend live stretch river, moving kilometres either way. They eat types fish. "To catch need lot patience also physical strength. We fought 40 minutes reel in. We tired lifted water.” The wels catfish, also known sheatfish, lives fresh brackish water. It native eastern Europe parts Asia introduced western Europe. The fish prey fish, well worms, crustaceans, frogs water fowl. “Who knows, maybe manage catch year’s time, even gigantic,” said Mr Ferrari.
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US confirms death of Somalia terror group leader
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NAIROBI: The death leader Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels US air strike "very strong probability," still unconfirmed, security sources said today. "There strong probability dead.... This requires verification ground, simple," said Western security source, asked identified.
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NET Extra: Back-from-the-dead Catholic priest claims God is a female...
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While child entrepreneurs become increasingly common last decade, many hit lofty heights 17-year-old “teen wolf” Mohammed Islam reached trading earnings reached “high eight figures.” As New York Post reports, Islam, teenager Queens, still lives home parents, trading stock exchange lunch breaks Stuyvesant High School. The Teen Wolf son immigrants Bengal South Asia. Mohammed trades two friends, hope start hedge fund Teen Wolf turns 18 graduates high school. Islam started penny stocks unbelievable age 9. When kids fourth grade, they’re learning play sports, figuring fractions. Mohammed putting tutoring earnings work. As often happens stock exchange, Islam lost initial investment. He describes event “paralyzing,” swore market thinking didn’t required nerves steel. Bengal region Asia Perhaps better understand losses crippled him, Islam turned studying modern finance, became enthralled Paul Tudor Jones. Jones billionaire Connecticut manages hedge funds private assets. As often case, much Jones’ success came heels failure. Thousands thousands dollars lost, over, Jones kept coming back more, ultimately captured overwhelming success. That fortitude, paired positive outlook, inspired Mohammed give game another try. And like man inspired him, Mohammed Islam become resounding success right. The Teen Wolf moniker reference Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal Jordan Belfort — called “wolf Wall Street,” another young trader uncanny ability make money stock exchanges. Islam trading buddies intend become billionaires next year. “What makes world go round? Money. If money flowing, businesses don’t keep going there’s innovation, products, investments, growth, jobs.” But according Mohammed Islam friends, it’s money. “We want create brotherhood. Like, us connected, something together, influence.” The Post reported despite resounding success, Islam shy modest, gave rough estimate earnings. While bright future, grand dreams journey it, content expensive meals Morimoto (an upscale Japanese restaurant), high end BMW license drive, swanky Manhattan apartment he’s old enough move into. The real “Wolf Wall Street” wasn’t exactly role model material, Inquisitr pointed out, even movie beleaguered controversy monetary fraud. Hopefully catchy nickname “Teen Wolf” re-imaged smart tenacious teen New York City.
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Fence jumper reportedly made it much further into White House than Secret Service said
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The man breached security White House month overpowered U.S. Secret Service officer ran much main floor, penetrating farther building previously disclosed, Washington Post reported Monday, citing three people familiar incident. “The Secret Service comment time due ongoing investigation,” Brian Leary, spokesman agency, said Post story. A White House spokesman declined comment. The suspect, Omar Gonzalez, 42, charged unlawfully entering restricted building grounds carrying deadly dangerous weapon. Officials said carrying knife jumped White House fence entered executive mansion Sept. 19. A prosecutor said court last week officers found 800 rounds ammunition, two hatchets machete Gonzalez' car. Gonzalez, decorated Iraq war veteran, arrested July sniper rifle map executive mansion marked, prosecutor said. The Post said Gonzalez ran past guard immediately inside door, past stairway leading Obama family's living quarters East Room, tackled far end room agent. The alarm box near entrance, designed alert guards intruder, muted officers believe request usher's office, Post said, citing Secret Service official. The officer posted inside door appeared delayed learning intruder come through, Post said. Officers trained lock front door immediately learn intruder grounds. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson expected face questioning congressional committee hearing Tuesday. (Writing Jim Loney; Editing Peter Cooney)
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This Is Why Rumors That ISIS Is Crossing The Border Into The U.S. Aren’t Going Away
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There conflicting claims ISIS border, reasons trust reporting claim false.
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Breaking: Soldier shot at National War Memorial in Ottawa
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Rumors Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed airstrike circulated Iraqi social media Sunday, along photograph purportedly showing bloodied jihadi leader. The speculation backed several unconfirmed Iraqi media reports, maintained Baghdadi slain US airstrike several days ago. However, later Iraqi reports said IS leader severely wounded chest near Syrian border receiving medical treatment. The reports could independently confirmed. Washington expanded month-long air campaign Iraq’s Sunni Arab heartland, hitting Islamic State fighters west Baghdad troops allied tribesmen launched ground assault Sunday. The new strikes deepen Washington’s involvement conflict significant escalation President Barack Obama, made political career opposing war Iraq pulled US troops 2011. Previous strikes — since US air campaign began August 8 — mainly support Kurdish forces north. US warplanes bombed IS fighters around strategic dam Euphrates River area jihadists repeatedly tried capture government troops Sunni militia allies. “We conducted strikes prevent terrorists threatening security dam, remains control Iraqi security forces, support Sunni tribes,” Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby said. “The potential loss control dam, catastrophic failure dam — flooding might result — would threatened US personnel facilities around Baghdad, well thousands Iraqi citizens,” added. AFP contributed report. Read more: Iraqi social-media rumors claim IS leader slain | The Times Israel http://www.timesofisrael.com/iraqi-social-media-rumors-claim-is-leader-slain/#ixzz3CemgIdtk Follow us: @timesofisrael Twitter | timesofisrael Facebook
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Al Qaida hostage killed in raid
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A British-born photographer held hostage al Qaida Yemen killed failed rescue attempt, sister said. Lucy Somers told Associated Press informed brother's death FBI agents today. Luke Somers, 33, American citizen, captured Yemeni capital Sana'a year ago extremist Islamic group. Luke Somers kidnapped year ago al Qaida (AP Photo/Hani Mohammed) Earlier week al Qaida Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) issued video message aimed US government threatening kill hostage demands met. Lucy Somers said: "We ask Luke's family members allowed mourn peace." Last week US said attempted rescue operation free number hostages, including Mr Somers, site raid. The family Mr Somers, captured September 2013, earlier pleaded released. In online video Miss Somers described older brother romantic "always believes best people." She added: "Please let live." His father Michael said Mr Somers "a good friend Yemen Yemeni people". It came release AQAP video begins reading Arabic Nasser bin Ali al Ansi, AQAP official, Mr Somers appears gives statement English. He said: "My name Luke Somers. I'm 33 years old. I born England, I carry American citizenship lived America life. "It's well year since I've kidnapped Sana'a. Basically, I'm looking help get situation. I'm certain life danger. "So I sit now, I ask anything done, please let done. Thank much." Al Ansi gave US government three days meet demands "otherwise, American hostage held us meet inevitable fate". The three-minute video also features Ansi speaking American activity Afghanistan, Somalia Iraq well recent air strikes Syria. It follows similar videos another extremist militant group, Islamic State (IS), already killed two British hostages three American hostages videos released social media. IS posted series videos online showing separate murders US journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff, US aid worker Peter Kassig two British aid workers, David Haines Alan Henning. Footage claiming show Mr Henning's murder appeared internet days UK joined US-led air strikes terrorists Iraq. Sorry currently accepting comments article.
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Wildest Apple Watch rumor yet: 100,000 apps at launch
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In week's And Finally, bodies might Barcelona MWC we've kept one eye upcoming Apple Watch launch San Francisco. Not fussed? Elsewhere, there's real life Wrong Trousers developed crowdfunded augmented reality helmet get excited about. Read this: MWC 2015 wearable tech preview And Finally weekly synopsis rumours rumblings wearable world. Make sure come back Wareable latest big wearable tech news, reviews analysis. Apple Watch launch set 9 March The invites out. Apple inviting tech press Apple Watch event Yuerba Buena Center San Francisco 9 March hear details smartwatch that's set define category. Read this: Apple Watch specs, price, release date The invite reads 'Spring forward' simply says event take place 10am San Francisco time 5pm UK. With release date set April, get info pricing luxury models, availability different countries perhaps also new retail experience Apple planning around Watch. The main focus, though, apps... ... With 100,000 Watch apps 21 amazing Apple Watch apps Reports coming Apple hurrying key app developers order there's impressive selection 9 March. No wonder aiming whopping 100,000 Apple Watch apps launch. After attending six Apple WatchKit hackathons, analyst Trip Chowdhry Global Equities Research made eye-widening estimate 100,000 available apps download get hands Apple Watch. He estimates users download average 100 apps total, versus 65 apps iPhone. Read this: Developers reveal upcoming Apple Watch apps
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Rumor: Gold Apple Watch Edition priced up to $5,000, steel version at $500, will debut on Feb. 14
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The man jumped White House fence raced across front lawn made farther inside building previously disclosed, barreling past one Secret Service agent making inside building’s first floor, according report Washington Post published Monday. A U.S. official confirmed details report NBC News. Omar J. Gonzalez, 42, overpowered guard Secret Service agent front door Sept. 19, made way East Room White House, according report. Officials previously said Gonzalez made inside North Portico doors tackled. The security breach prompted questions Secret Service allowed Gonzalez, carrying knife hatchet ammunition car, make far inside building did. The report said alarm box near entrance muted request White House building staff, guard entrance wasn’t notified intruder grounds soon could been. Guards instructed lock doors whenever intruder breaches grounds, report said.
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Pope says dogs can go to heaven: ‘Paradise is open to all of God’s creatures’
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It heartwarming story legions pet owners animal lovers around world. Pope Francis, talking distraught boy whose pet died, declared place heaven creatures share lives with. His comment reported week many news media outside Italy, dozens articles United States. It veritable catnip social media. ANALYSIS | Pope Francis turns heat church's future — behind closed doors Vatican sparks controversy saying gay couples 'gifts qualities' ANALYSIS | Has 'rock star' Pope Francis really launched revolution? However, turned pope made comment. Misreading remarks The news stories apparently based misreading remarks Pope Francis made weekly general audience Vatican Nov. 26 comment past pope make several decades ago. Pope Paul VI, died 1978, said, reportedly comforting child whose dog died, "one day see animals eternity Christ." 'There fundamental rule journalism. That double-checking, case done.' - Vatican's deputy spokesman, Father Ciro Benedettini "There fundamental rule journalism. That double-checking, case done," Vatican's deputy spokesman, Father Ciro Benedettini, said Saturday, asked media ran story. The spokesman said received number calls story outside Italy Friday taken surprise recall pope saying anything like that. Religion News Service among first media put record straight. It said article published late Friday error appeared stemmed piece Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera Nov. 27, whose headline misleading. The article recounted pope's words general audience Nov. 26, topic transformation creation new heaven new earth. It cited remark animals attributed Paul VI, headline said "The pope animals. 'paradise open creatures.'" The New York Times, ran story Thursday purported comment Francis, acknowledged mistake, saying correction Friday misattributed remark Paul VI current pope. A spokeswoman New York Times immediately comment. On website, CNN also corrected story, noting misattribution saying unclear Francis believes pets going heaven. A spokeswoman CNN immediate comment. Reuters publish story remarks erroneously attributed Francis. What Pope Francis think pets? As Francis think animals, spoken much public, Benedettini said general tone speeches gestures "it clear spiritual harmony creation." The spokesman said pope preparing encyclical deal part environment recalled group looks stray dogs brought animals general audience pope pleased. When made Christmas season visit Rome parish last year, Francis willingly let young girl place lamb shoulders shepherd would carry it. The pope told priests good pastor know names parishioners also names dogs, Benedettini said. Recent popes said different things possible spiritual side animals. In 1990, Pope John Paul implied animals souls created breath God. In 2008, former Pope Benedict upset animal lovers said humans "called eternity."
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ISIS leader ‘killed’ in US airstrikes
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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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Boko Haram denies truce to release kidnapped schoolgirls
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MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The leader Boko Haram denied agreeing cease-fire Nigerian government, said married 200 schoolgirls Islamic extremist group kidnapped. 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." 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 Islamic State 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 days, 219 remain missing. The hashtag #BringBackOurGirls used social media sites, including Facebook Twitter, effort spark conversation kidnappings. Nobel Peace Prize laureate international education activist Malala Yousafzai visited Nigeria July, urged Boko Haram free kidnapped girls, calling "sisters." 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 Nigerian 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. Additional reporting Mashable Have something add story? Share comments.
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Urgent: The Leader of ISIL 'Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi' Killed! / Photo
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Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, slain gunman Wednesday’s shooting Ottawa War Memorial Parliament Buildings, criminal record Quebec British Columbia. Court documents obtained CBC News show Zehaf-Bibeau pleaded guilty charges including drug possession robbery. Zehaf-Bibeau, Canadian born 1982, charged drug possession 2004. A police officer secures scene shooting Parliament Hill Ottawa Oct. 22, 2014. Nearby, police vehicles surround National War Memorial Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, reservist duty Wednesday, fatally wounded brazen attack. 1 21 He pleaded guilty sentenced 60 days jail. Zehaf-Bibeau trouble law 2011, time British Columbia. Following bank robbery Vancouver, Zehaf-Bibeau charged robbery uttering threats. He found guilty lesser charge uttering threats sentenced one day jail, credit 66 days already served, according court documents. Quebec court documents 2004 show Zehaf-Bibeau lived Montreal time, north-end neighbourhood Villeray. CBC News Montreal went address listed court documents. Neighbours said Zehaf-Bibeau lived years. Ottawa shooting: MPs, eyewitnesses describe shootings Dramatic events caught video Ottawa According Radio-Canada, Zehaf-Bibeau's mother, Susan Bibeau, still lives Montreal works federal government. Zehaf-Bibeau raised Laval, north Montreal. Neighbours told CBC remember Zehaf-Bibeau sweet boy, shock news.
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Mexico checks if 43 missing students in mass grave
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Congressional Republicans pushing “ISIS At Border” line hard may hearing things. Representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA) told Fox News’ Greta van Susteren Tuesday “at least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas,” saying received information border patrol source. According Department Homeland Security, rebutting similar claims weeks, that’s bogus. RELATED: Geraldo Fox & Friends: Don’t Mix Up War Terror Immigration Debate “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” DHS spokesman said statement today. “DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border.” One Hunter’s sources modified claim congressman’s comments, saying apprehended might ISIS-affiliated even American fought Syrian Free Army, one ISIS’ many enemies. Hunter didn’t back down. “The Congressman conveying knows — told,” spokesperson told ABC News. “It makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand — it’s way long time don’t expect change.” [h/t ABC News] [Image via screengrab] —— >> Follow Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) Twitter
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Blundering boyfriend burns down college after trying to impress his girlfriend with elaborate marriage proposal
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TBS speeds Seinfeld 7.5% gain extra 2 minutes commercial ad time.
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Texas Plumber Isn't Sure How Extremists In Syria Ended Up With His Work Truck
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Source: Detroit Free Press Yesterday, reported rumor Bleeding Cool someone Detroit stolen one Batmobiles used filming city. The rumor took web, even making way Detroit's local CBS affliate. Our article pretty well, probably found sweet MTV contest video 1989, showing plot motion twenty-five years. But there's one problem... happen. The Detroit Free press checked police spokesman Michael Woody, said, "The Batmobile safe Batcave belongs." He exited room promptly removed rubber mask, revealing The Joker disguise, laughed maniacally.
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Surreal Photos of Fisherman’s Jaw-Dropping Catch Will Likely Have People Wondering If It’s Real
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Mates Casey Dean Eduard Nitz wish happy 20th birthday Quarter Pounder bought McDonald's 1995.
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Insurgents killed in Nigeria despite alleged truce with Boko Haram
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A British man went fight Islamic State Iraq said mother made eat son kidnapped murdered group. Yasir Abdulla claimed elderly Kurdish woman went Mosul, city captured Isis, demanded see him. But said fed body. Mr Abdulla, Keighley, West Yorkshire, told The Sun: ‘She determined find son went Isis headquarters asked see him. ‘The Isis men told sit travelled long way said food took meet son.’ She given meat, rice soup. He continued: ‘But killed chopped finished meal asked see son laughed said “You’ve eaten him”.’ Mr Abdulla decided go Iraq discovering Isis come within six miles home village Kurdistan. He said Isis threatening kidnap bury people alive unless surrendered. He returned Yorkshire, hopes return fight terror group.
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Experts: More facts needed on purported audio recording of Michael Brown shooting
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A woman claims Michael Phelp’s girlfriend revealed born male genitalia – says never told swimmer. Taylor Lianne Chandler, also described ‘amazing intimacy’ athlete, admitted Facebook birth name David Roy Fitch. Olympic medallist Michael Phelps currently rehab moment due six-month ban swimming due driving influence. The 41-year-old, technically ‘intersex’, born male genitalia uterus neither ovaries testicles. She technically listed boy birth certificate first eventually ‘medically diagnosed’ intersex rather male female early teens. She underwent corrective surgery early twenties remove penis well taking testosterone blockers changing name. However, reveals never told 29-year-old athlete ‘never came up’. She suspects may leave public admission. She wrote Facebook post: ‘I never man, never lived man. No one say knew man produce photo man.’ AD_152311321.jpg (Picture: Facebook) Chandler uploaded dozens photographs swimmer social media pages – well links story mentioning relationship. However, posted pictures showing together. She added:’There people remember androgynous child times forced upon me.’ She also described love affair swimmer – saying pair met dating app Tinder. AD_152311327.jpg This image uploaded Taylor’s Instagram saying excited see (Picture: Instagram) (Picture: Facebook) (Picture: Facebook) ‘Spending time like teenage love affair,’ said. ‘I never felt comfortable accepted every way I him.’ Phelps yet comment claims.
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Meteorite leaves crater in Nicaraguan capital Managua
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We reported Monday meteor, thought possibly chunk Earth-passing asteroid, cause 40-foot crater outside international airport Nicaraguan capital. But astronomers NASA scientists casting doubt possibility. The biggest mystery one far reported seeing flash light sky would expected accompany meteor strike. "While meteoritic origin crater cannot ruled absolute certainty, information available time suggests cause responsible creation," NASA's blog concludes. Space.com reports: It's sentiment echoed Wilfried Strauch, adviser Nicaragua's Institute Territorial Studies, Ineter, concluded "very strange one reported streak light. "We ask anyone photo something," said. It also appears meteor landing Nicaragua could come asteroid 2014 RC, also nicknamed "Pitbull," first thought. National Geographic writes: JPL's Asteroid Watch concurs:
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America's oldest time capsule unearthed at Boston statehouse after being buried in 1795 by Sam Adams and Paul Revere
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An explosion crater reported near capital Nicaragua raised suspicions Monday meteorite split asteroid passed Earth weekend struck planet. But NASA scientists cast doubt whether blast outside Managua even meteorite all. The blast left hole 40 feet (12 meters) wide 19 feet (5 meters) deep outside international airport serving Nicaragua's capital. Some Nicaraguan astronomers quoted early news reports attributed blast chip weekend asteroid flyby. But outside meteorite experts later downplayed links small asteroid, dubbed 2014 RC, passed harmlessly Earth weekend. About size house, 2014 RC passed within 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) planet Sunday. "Information limited, miss distance 2014 RC actually precludes related meteorite impact" Managua crater, says MIT asteroid expert Richard Binzel, email. Managua Meteorite? Managua residents reported blast midnight. In news reports, geophysicist Wilfried Strauch Nicaragua's Institute Earth Studies attributed crater meteorite impact. However, NASA asteroid expert Don Yeomans, author Near-Earth Objects: Finding Them Before They Find Us, says outside experts suspect crater caused impact. "This event separated 13 hours close Earth approach 2014 RC, explosion asteroid unrelated," says Yeomans, Earth moves 870,000 miles (1.4 million kilometers) 13 hours. "There obvious optical fireball debris trail seen prior explosion, seems unlikely explosion Nicaragua related meteorite impact." Russian Roulette Meteorite impacts occurred time unconnected asteroid flybys past, notably February 15, 2013, Chelyabinsk impact, damaged buildings across central Russia. (See "Chelyabinsk Meteor: The Animated Movie.") That meteorite impact sprang object roughly size 2014 RC exploding atmosphere Russia, 500 kilotons energy, bright enough sunburn watchers. A larger asteroid passed harmlessly Southern Hemisphere date. Update: In late Monday report RC 2014, astronomers NASA's Near-Earth Object Program based Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, California, revised size estimates asteroid. Radar observations indicate asteroid 40 feet (12 meters) across rotates rapidly, several times minute. That makes roughly half size 2013 Russian meteorite. The NASA update also called meteorite report Managua "unrelated" RC 2014, citing 13-hour difference asteroid flyby crater explosion. "As yet, eyewitness accounts imagery come light fireball flash debris trail typically associated meteor size required produce crater," noted statement.
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Canadian-Israeli Woman May Have Been Captured In Syria: Reports
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The Canadian woman reportedly kidnapped ISIS said fine, rumors capture spread jihadist websites untrue. Gill Rosenberg, 31, joined ranks Kurdish peshmerga fighting force year, elite all-female units. ISIS sources reported Sunday Rosenberg captured contested town Kobane, Turkish border, gleefully debating whether execute try negotiate prisoner swap. But Rosenberg, leaves sporadic updates campaign extremism Facebook, posted clarify fact alive well. Scroll video Military history: Rosenberg, pictured uniform, formerly member Israeli Defense Force On attack: Rosenberg uploaded pictures herself, left, dressed war Syria recent weeks 'Captured': Gill Rosenberg, Canadian dual Israeli citizenship, reportedly captured - took social media dispell rumor Before: Rosenberg, went Syria earlier year, pictured left She wrote: 'Guys, I'm totally safe secure. I Internet access communication devices safety security. 'I can't reply regularly happened chance log see bu*****t news stories. Ignore reports I've captured.' Sources Kurdish militia also confirmed unharmed captured. Idris Nassan, official Kobane, said told peshmerga members fine, dismissed reports propaganda.. Even initial reports came out, sources sceptical said Rosenberg nowhere near Kobane first place. Rosenberg, joint citizen Israel served Israeli Defense Force, went fight so-called Islamic State earlier month, locked combat Kobane, town Turkey-Syria border. She earlier posted social media explaining decision go fight, declaring sympathized Kurds, whose territory come heavy assault. Her position Israeli military thought non-combat role. After reports weekend capture, Canadian Israeli government sources said investigating possibility. IS jihadists began advancing Kobane September 16, hoping quickly seize small town secure grip large stretch Syrian-Turkish border, following advances made Iraq. At one point, looked set overrun town, Kurdish Syrian fighters, backed coalition air strikes influx Iraqi Kurdish peshmerga forces, held back group. Allies: Female peshmerga soldiers seen preparing battle Syria, near front lines ISIS War-torn: Rosenberg allies captured Kobane, near Turkish border, according jihadist websites
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Abdel Majed Abdel Bary Emerges as Suspect in Foley Beheading
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Officials using 'very sophisticated voice-identification technology' home masked extremist carried murder American journalist, said Peter Westmacott, British ambassador U.S. A prime suspect Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, 23-year-old London rapper left family year ago fight Islamist fanatics. Authorities close identifying black-clad Islamic State jihadist beheaded American journalist — prime suspect British-born rapper left parent’s million-dollar home last year fight Syria. The British ambassador United States, Peter Westmacott, said Sunday officials using high-tech voice recognition tools zero masked fanatic carried brutal murder American journalist James Foley. “We close,” Westmacott said NBC’s “Meet Press.” “There sophisticated voice-identification technology measures got allow us clear person long.” British newspapers reported Sunday investigators looking several home-grown jihadists. The prime suspect Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, 23-year-old London rapper, left family’s $1 million home year ago fight Islamist fanatics posted Twitter photo holding severed head, The Sunday Times reported. He one six children Abdel Abdul Bary, Egyptian militant facing terrorism charges connection Al Qaeda’s twin 1998 bombings U.S. Embassies Kenya Tanzania killed 224 people. Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, son Egyptian militant facing terrorism charges, went rapping posing guns fighter ISIS. After spending years Egyptian prisons, subjected torture, elder Bary wife Ragaa granted political asylum Britain 1993. He arrested bombings 1998 extradited United States 2012 protracted legal battle. Ragaa’s story told book, “Shadow Lives: The Forgotten Woman War Terror.” The younger Bary rapped name L Jinny Lyricist Jinn Matic, songs featured BBC’s Radio 1 Extra, media outlets reported. In one freestyle posted Facebook page, raps addicted alcohol “the rock.” “I swear day came took dad, I could killed couple . . . Imagine back I six, picture I’d loaded stick . . . violate brothers I’m filling lead.” In July 2013, posted Facebook, “The Unknown mixtape bro tabanacle last music I’m ever releasing. I left everything sake Allah.” On Aug. 13, tweeted photo Ragga, Iraq, holding severed head caption “Chilllin’ homie what’s left him,” The Times London reported. His Twitter account suspended soon afterward. Bary also tweeted threat June: “The lions coming soon filthy kuffs (infidels). Beheadings backyard soon,” according Sunday Times. In March, The Daily Mail reported Bary claimed Twitter another British jihadist kidnapped, tortured robbed members rival terrorist group. ISIS hostages referred several militants British accents “the Beatles.” The black-masked man beheaded Foley video posted YouTube Tuesday distinct British accent. Some 500 Brits traveled Middle East join terrorist group, Westmacott said, calling “a betrayal stand for.” Federal officials estimated least 100 Americans could fighting Sunni extremists seized territory throughout western Syria northwestern Iraq. U.S. lawmakers joined sounding alarm threat radicalized jihadists — especially many foreign fighters American European passports could easily travel West. “They one plane ticket away U.S. shores,” Rep. Mike Rogers, chairman House Intelligence Committee, said “Meet Press.” He said number militants Western documents “much higher” estimate 2,000 reported. “They get new recruits every single day,” said. “If that's British citizen, believe ... individual goes back home . . . buys one plane ticket, they’re United States," said Rogers. “We may may know individual is. That's what's dangerous this, can't let continue unabated.” Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman House Homeland Security Committee, said militants “present greatest threat we’ve seen since 9/11.” “This festering last year it’s culminating killing beheading American journalist, I think turning point,” said ABC’s “This Week.” “The American people — sort opened eyes ISIS really is, true character ISIS, savage really are, intent harm Americans.” The FBI Homeland Security Department issued bulletin local law enforcement Friday saying specific credible threats U.S. soil militant group retaliation intensified airstrikes Iraq. With News Wire Services
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IPhone 6 users are tearing their hair out
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First, #BendGate. Reports flooded media claimed iPhone 6 Plus susceptible bending kept pocket. Now, there's #HairGate. A 9to5Mac community post reveals iPhone 6 customers complaining social media new phones keep ripping chunks hair hold phone ear take call. Twitter users say hair getting caught seam glass screen aluminum back iPhone 6. My hair keeps getting caught microscopic seam glass aluminium iPhone 6 @9to5Community My iPhone 6+ pulling hair too; I returned it, underwhelming:( The seam iPhone 6 aluminum meets glass definitely catching hair pulling out. #seamgate Anyone else getting beard hairs pulled iPhone 6/Plus? It catches scruff seam yanks calls. #hurts #beardgate @EmilyDreyfuss No, head hair. I long hair happens there's seam front phone like iPhone HTC One. This news follows #GapGate, focused Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Customers complained Samsung new Android phones gap screen case. It's unknown whether Samsung customers also experiencing hair loss taking calls phones, iPhone 6 users reporting. SEE ALSO: BendGate Truthers Claim To Have Found The REAL Story Behind The 'Flexible' iPhone 6
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Brian Williams slams social media for speculation weatherman Mike Seidel relieved himself on air
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Sorry disappoint, fans Led Zeppelin, doesn’t look like reunion happening time soon. According report UK publication The Mirror, group’s famed lead singer Robert Plant literally tore contract reunite band worth almost $800 million, saying timing wasn’t right reunion tour. Sir Richard Branson Virgin brand fame apparently behind entire thing, offering band obscene amount money reunite dozen shows. The contract reportedly 35 shows three cities: London, Berlin, unnamed location New Jersey. Each three remaining original members would earned somewhere $200 million performing, another $100 million merchandising profits shared group members. English: Robert Plant Led Zeppelin Robert Plant Led Zeppelin (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Branson reportedly also ready supply group private jet tour. The mogul prepared take one airline’s planes rebrand “The Starship”. The contract also extension option add 45 shows additional venues band agree. The two original members group apparently signed immediately, Jason Bonham, son late drummer John Bonham, set step father. Plant apparently met conert promoters discuss deal, meeting actually ripped contract two, ending chance regrouping. While $800 million certainly lot money, it’s like Robert Plant (or members matter) really need it. Led Zeppelin one successful groups time, sold around 112 million records United States alone (that figure three four times entire planet counted). In fact, fourth best-selling music act American history, right behind The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks. Robert Plant also incredibly successful career outside Led Zeppelin. He released fourteen albums, selling additional millions making chart history much impressive. His collaborative album Raising Sand bluegrass/country singer Alison Krauss may commercially successful, adored universally critics, he, Alison, producer T-Bone Burnett five Grammys back 2009, including Record Year Album Year. While band’s last album original music, Coda, released back 1982, band continued sell well throughout years, making millions repackagings, reissues live album releases. The group’s last show together London back December 2007, tribute legendary music executive Ahmet Ertegün. The concert thought most-desired tickets show history, announced, 20 million requests submitted online passes.
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India Rape Crisis Sees Mob Castrate Alleged Sex Attacker in Shocking Scenes
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An alleged attempted rapist India received grisly punishment alleged attack young teenager – angry mob dragged butcher’s shop penis severed meat cleaver. Suresh Kumar, 40, set upon locals city Ganganagar India’s north-western Rajasthan state heard girl’s screams. A mob dragged Kumar away found alley allegedly pinning victim wall – group held vigilante community meeting decide him. He beaten sticks hour, dragged local butcher’s shop organ severed meat cleaver. It thrown street. Kumar still critical condition attack. Local man Aamir Dhawan, 30, said: ‘No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime.’ MORE: Masked gang filmed smashing jewellers daring daylight robbery ‘We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, it’s time stopped. ‘This sends strong message anyone like – punished.’ .A police spokesman said: ‘People cannot take law hands. ‘As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice. We ask men carried attack hand find them. The girl treated shock.
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'They ate through the ceilings and pooped on the keyboards': Rats are 'taking over' Vogue's new World Trade Center office and Anna Wintour 'no longer wants to work there'
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DNA tests confirm Lebanon holding young daughter Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, country's interior minister says. Nohad Machnouk told Lebanon's MTV television child's mother, also custody, believed one Baghdadi's ex-wives. On Tuesday, Lebanese security officials said detained wife son border crossing Syria. But Iraq's government later insisted woman married Baghdadi. It said woman - identified Saja al-Dulaimi - daughter active member al-Qaeda's affiliate Syria, al-Nusra Front. She also thought detained Syrian authorities freed March part prisoner exchange al-Nusra. Pregnant Late Wednesday, Mr Machnouk told MTV Ms Dulaimi travelling two sons daughter detained army two weeks ago. "Dulaimi Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's wife currently. She married three times: first man former Iraqi regime, two sons," said. "Six years ago married Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi three months, daughter him. Now, married Palestinian pregnant child." The minister added: "We conducted DNA tests daughter, showed mother girl, girl [Baghdadi's] daughter, based DNA Baghdadi Iraq." It clear Iraqi authorities IS leader's DNA. However, 2005 arrested US forces Iraq spent next four years prisoner Camp Bucca, near southern town Um Qasr, handed Iraqi authorities released. Mr Machnouk said Ms Dulaimi's children staying care centre interrogated defence ministry's headquarters. IS commented detention, al-Nusra condemned it. One Lebanese official said "powerful card apply pressure" negotiations IS al-Nusra, holding 20 Lebanese soldiers police hostage. They threatening kill unless militants freed Lebanese jails.
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Texas City plumber's truck ends up in Syrian war
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SIS developed new weapon Iraq designed strike fear among victims. The militant group launching bombs live scorpions militants blast towns villages. View Full Image REUTERS/Stringer A man sits sign flag belonging Islamic State Iraq Levant (ISIL) along street city Mosul June 12, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer Related Articles ISIS War: China Offers Military Support To Iraq But Declines Joining U.S.-Led Coalition ISIS Revealed: Top ISIS Commander Abu Ahmed Says 'No US Prison, No ISIS' Americans Believe ISIS May 'Attack US Soon'; ISIS Demands $1 Million James Foley Remains According British military expert returned Iraq, ISIS improvised new weapon putting live scorpions inside bomb canisters. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, former British army NATO head chemical biological weapons revealed ISIS thought new way spread terror. He described "madness" said ISIS promotes use scorpion bombs create panic. De Bretton-Gordon explained scorpions "robust" creatures survive impact launch even couple miles. When canisters break, thousands scorpions "start crawling around," Mirror reported. Although scorpions poisonous, military expert said ISIS mainly wants incite fear. The 2-ft scorpion bombs meant mass casualties devised maximum "psychological impact." De Bretton-Gordon returned Baghdad last week took advisory role train Iraqi forces fighting ISIS militants. Senior officials Iraq reported scorpions used civilian targets northern part country. Officials said use scorpions weapons dates back 198 AD creatures stuffed pots thrown enemies. Meanwhile, ISIS militants Mosul preparing attack Iraqi government forces cut telephone lines imposed ban residents leave city. The Daily Telegraph told conditions city deteriorated since ISIS constant pressure fight back Iraqi ground troops. A resident Mosul revealed ISIS imposed rule residents follow else face punishment. The militants warned residents secure guarantor wish leave city come back days. The Mosul resident, asked named, said people Iraqi city trying leave. Hospitals shut operations since water electricity. U.S.-led coalition forces continue launch airstrikes ISIS targets President Barack Obama vowed "no safe haven" ISIS. In CNN report, Mr Obama spoke military troops inside New Jersey airplane hangar reported U.S. "hammering" ISIS blasting supply chains disrupting terror group's chain command.
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James Foley beheading: London rapper turned jihadist believed to be under investigation for murder of journalist in Syria
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The suitcase held number dog's belongings, including pillow, toy, food bowl food A shar-pei cross found abandoned railway station along suitcase belongings. The dog, named Kai, tied railing outside Ayr station Scotland. The Scottish SPCA (Scotland’s Animal Welfare Charity) appealing information. A statement SPCA said: "Regardless act Kai left belongings, cruel incident keen identify person responsible." The suitcase held number dog's belongings, including pillow, toy, food bowl food. Inspector Stewart Taylor said: "The dog microchipped able find name Kai. "We contacted owner registered microchip, stated sold Kai Gumtree 2013. Unfortunately could tell us address person bought him." Abandoning animal offence Animal Health Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 anyone found guilty expect banned keeping animals fixed period life. Inspector Taylor added: "This case highlights potential consequences selling animal online often leads impulse buying pets people know little about."
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Experts: More facts needed on purported audio recording of Michael Brown shooting
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More 200 missing schoolgirls kidnapped Islamic extremist group Boko Haram may released part immediate cease-fire agreement announced Friday Nigerian government, according multiple media reports. Nigerian presidential aide Hassan Tukur told BBC Focus Africa cease-fire agreement came months negotiations mediated Chad. The girls kidnapped Boko Haram — group's nickname means "education sinful" — April 15 school northeastern town Chibok. "They've assured us girls release them," Tukur told BBC. "I cautiously optimistic." Talking CNN, Tukur said: "We agreed release Chibok schoolgirls, expect conclude next meeting group's representative next week Chad." Voice America reported Tukur Danladi Ahmadu, calls secretary-general militant group, also said girls would released. The release set happen Monday Chad, according VOA's Hausa-language service. However, Nigerian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade told Associated Press girls' release still negotiated. Boko Haram negotiators "assured schoolgirls people captivity alive well," Mike Omeri, government spokesman insurgency, told news conference truce announced. Contributing: The Associated Press
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Boko Haram Could Release Kidnapped Girls, Nigerian Officials Say
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The Nigerian military says reached cease-fire violent militant group Boko Haram 200 young women kidnapped group earlier year freed, BBC reports. "They've assured us girls release them," said aide President Goodluck Jonathan, hopes reelected early 2015. "I cautiously optimistic." A spokesperson self-proclaimed secretary general Boko Haram confirmed Voice America Danladi Ahmadu girls released Monday Chad. Ahmadu said kidnapping victims "in good condition unharmed." The Nigerian government would reveal concessions Islamist insurgents. "We inching closer release groups captivity, including Chibok girls," said government spokesperson. Fingers crossed. We monitoring news huge expectations http://t.co/L01FrUFKwz #BringBackOurGirls
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Audio recording of Michael Brown being gunned down WAS made at the time he was killed: App company appears to confirm tape of ELEVEN bullets being fired - including final volley of 'kill shots'
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Apple may planning hold special event month February, according French Apple-focused website iGen [Google Translate] (via iDownloadBlog). The site's sources, often reliable, suggest event might take place last week February, potentially Tuesday, February 24. The event may see Apple showcasing Apple Watch, set debut April, may also see launch 12-inch MacBook Air. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently predicted upcoming notebook debut March, line late-February unveiling. Rendering 12-inch MacBook Air Martin Hajek Apple's 12-inch MacBook Air rumored feature new ultrathin design away fans introduces revamped trackpad. It may include low-power Core-M processor may first device take advantage new reversible USB Type-C connector, much smaller allows USB cable inserted notebook orientation. Apple may also use event unveil additional details Apple Watch, pricing battery life. An event showing Apple Watch could explain Apple asking developers apps ready launch App Store mid-February, reported last week. It's possible Apple use apps developers demonstrate additional capabilities watch. Though rumored, February event means confirmed point, unclear else Apple might cover addition Apple Watch 12-inch MacBook Air. Update 12:23 PM: Sources speaking 9to5Mac indicated Apple holding late February media event. Related roundup: Apple Watch , Tag: igen.fr
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Nigeria claims deal with Boko Haram on ceasefire, kidnapped girls
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Violence ceasefire agreement Boko Haram raises fears kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls released.
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Tim Cook Reportedly Reveals Apple Watch Waterproofing Has Improved
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A hallucinogenic fungi found growing Queen’s garden Buckingham Palace discovered gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh. The television presenter unearthed fungi Buckingham Palace ITV gardening show called The Queen’s Garden, said: “I won’t eating that.” Titchmarsh came across red white spotted toadstool — called Amanita muscaria, fly agaric — tour private 40-acre plot ecology expert Professor Mick Crawley. Titchmarsh, 65, asks ITV show screened Christmas Day: “Is edible?” Professor Crawley replies: “That depends mean. It’s eaten cultures hallucinogenic affects. But also makes people eat sick. “The old-fashioned thing feed village idiot, drink urine get high without sickness.” Titchmarsh jokingly replies: “I think I’ll forgo stick normal mushrooms.” Then adds: “Not something try home.” Later told The Sun newspaper: “That surprise shows varied species are. I won’t eating that, though, no. My idea hard drugs Nurofen.” On new TV show, Titchmarsh explains gardeners actively encourage mushrooms toadstools. He says: “Every time chop something down, leave wood rot.” Magic mushroom slang term hallucinogenic fungus. The common, illegal form contains drug psilocybin, suggestion grows Palace garden. Last night Palace spokesman told Sun: “For avoidance doubt, fungi garden used Palace kitchens.” The new programme show viewers entire year life Buckingham Palace garden, summer garden parties nocturnal wanderings wildlife heart London. It demonstrate gardeners work tirelessly maintain Queen’s flowers, bearing mind wish see animals insects made welcome gardens, swapping pesticides homemade garlic treatments. Titchmarsh explore bee hives, homes insects deposits Royal mews help cultivate gardens Buckingham Palace, top tips gardeners giving insight Queen’s tastes. The programme, broadcast ITV Christmas Day, also show garden used royal family generations, king planted mulberry trees rival French young Princesses Elizabeth Margaret climbing peer high garden walls. A sandpit used royal children filmed, along oak trees planted decades ago young Prince Wales Princess Royal, grown acorns sown event birth. Titchmarsh, spent 12 months exploring Palace garden changed seasons, seen finishing calendar year Christmas tree mounted Marble Hall, decorated holly mistletoe royal garden festooned festive golden crowns.
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Pictured: Heroic sergeant-at-arms, 58, walking through Parliament gun in hand just moments after he killed gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau
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A shooting Canada’s Parliament Hill took place Wednesday morning, one suspect shot dead. Two sources told Canadian Press Sergeant-At-Arms Kevin Vickers shot first suspect. “I safe & profoundly grateful Sgt Arms Kevin Vickers & security forces selfless act keeping us safe,” said Julian Fantino, Canada’s Minister Veterans Affairs member Parliament, via Twitter. “To Ottawa, stay safe & strong. Thank God Sgt Arms Kevin Vickers & Cdn security forces. True heroes…” added Minister Peter MacKay. “Some people question sergeant arms #cdnpoli #ableg #yql #Lethbridge …this why!” added YQL Fringe Podcast, link story. Vickers described many hero. “It’s early say it, Sergeant-At-Arms Mr. Kevin Vickers Canadian hero,” said university student Dave Beninger. Chief Super Kevin M. Vickers, Cdn Parliament Sgt-at- Arms; taking trash 9 straight years #cdnpoli #Ottawa pic.twitter.com/29u8Kl5Kyz — Jimmydubyyc (@jimmydubyyc) October 22, 2014 Kevin Vickers Sgt Arms takes gunman Parliament Hill. pic.twitter.com/lrwZAxaOb8 — Kelly Stumpf (@Stumpf_K) October 22, 2014 Vickers 29-year veteran RCMP joining House Commons Director Security Operations June 2005. He assumed position Sergeant-at-Arms Sept. 1, 2006. The Sergeant-at-Arms position steeped parliamentary tradition, noted Metro News. The Sergeant-at-Arms, one four positions reporting Clerk House Commons, responsible safeguarding authority House Commons, safety security Parliament buildings occupants, ensuring controlling access House Commons, preservation order management Parliamentary buildings, assets related services. According Globe Mail, Vickers, grew Miramichi, N.B., tehe tall man black carrying mace House. He sits quietly seat chamber Commons session. Story developing … LIVE UPDATES HERE — >> Parliament Hill Shooting: Gunman Loose After Shooting Soldier Centre Block Canada (+Photos, Video)
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Nigeria Boko Haram blamed for raids despite truce claim
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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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#HairGate: iPhone 6 Customers Are Complaining That The Phone Is Ripping Out Their Hair
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First, #BendGate. Reports flooded media claimed iPhone 6 Plus susceptible bending kept pocket. Now, there's #HairGate. A 9to5Mac community post reveals iPhone 6 customers complaining social media new phones keep ripping chunks hair hold phone ear take call. Twitter users say hair getting caught seam glass screen aluminum back iPhone 6. My hair keeps getting caught microscopic seam glass aluminium iPhone 6 @9to5Community My iPhone 6+ pulling hair too; I returned it, underwhelming:( The seam iPhone 6 aluminum meets glass definitely catching hair pulling out. #seamgate Anyone else getting beard hairs pulled iPhone 6/Plus? It catches scruff seam yanks calls. #hurts #beardgate @EmilyDreyfuss No, head hair. I long hair happens there's seam front phone like iPhone HTC One. This news follows #GapGate, focused Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Customers complained Samsung new Android phones gap screen case. It's unknown whether Samsung customers also experiencing hair loss taking calls phones, iPhone 6 users reporting. SEE ALSO: BendGate Truthers Claim To Have Found The REAL Story Behind The 'Flexible' iPhone 6
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Attorney: New audio reveals pause in gunfire when Michael Brown was shot
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(KTVI)- An audio recording allegedly captures gunshots killed Michael Brown released CNN. On tape voice Ferguson man talking video chat. In background hear sounds like several gunshots, pause several gunshots. It’s important point able verify authenticity. The shooting death Brown, hands Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, sparked nightly protests several clashes law enforcement. Tear gas riot gear used control protesters once. Now black lawyers justice set file $200 million class action lawsuit st. Louis county Ferguson police departments mayor Ferguson. According black lawyers justice several protesters hurt clashes law enforcement. A press conference lawsuit set 1:00 p.m. Tuesday U.S. District court building St. Louis.
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Al-Shabab leader who ordered Kenya mall massacre believed killed in US drone attack in Somalia
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MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabaab’s top leader traveling one two vehicles hit Monday night US military strike, member Somali Islamic extremist group said Tuesday. The spokesman would say whether al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane among six militants killed. The two vehicles heading toward coastal town Barawe, al-Shabaab’s main base, hit, Abu Mohammed told Associated Press. A witness Somalia described ground-shaking explosions strike. Al-Shabaab attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people, year ago month, US targeted planners bloody assault. US commanders waiting determine attack’s outcome. “US military forces conducted operation Somalia today al-Shabaab network. We assessing results operation provide additional information appropriate,” said Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby. After US strike forest south Mogadishu, masked Islamic militants area arrested dozens residents suspected spying US searched nearby homes, resident said. “Mass arrests started, everyone detained,” said Mohamed Ali, lives Sablale district. “They even searched nearby jungles stopped nomads transporting milk grass towns questioning.” A senior Somali intelligence official said US drone targeted Godane left meeting group’s top leaders. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, group’s spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al Qaeda. In 2012, US offered reward $7 million information leading arrest. The Somali official, speaking condition anonymity since authorized speak media, said intelligence indicated Godane “might killed along militants.” The official said attack took place 105 miles (170 kilometers) south Mogadishu, al-Shabaab trains fighters. As government African Union forces heading town district, heard sounded like “earthquake” al-Shabaab bases hit, governor Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor, told Associated Press. “There airstrike near Sablale. We saw something,” Nor said. The US carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A US missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabaab, last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit US strike killed al-Shabaab’s top explosives expert. The latest US action comes Somalia’s government forces regained control high-security prison capital attacked Sunday. Seven heavily armed suspected al-Shabaab members attempted free extremists held there. Somali officials said seven attackers, three government soldiers two civilians killed. Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow prison interrogation center Somalia’s intelligence agency, many suspected militants believed held underground cells there. The attack started suicide car bomber detonated explosives-laden vehicle gate prison gunmen fought way prison. Al-Shabaab attacked mall Nairobi last year retaliation Kenya sending troops Somalia extremists. Godane said time attack carried retaliation West’s support Kenya’s Somalia intervention “interest oil companies.” Al-Shabaab mostly active Somalia’s rural regions ousted capital African Union forces 2011. Somali military officials last week launched military operation oust al-Shabaab last remaining bases southern parts Somalia. On Saturday militants withdrew town Bulomarer, 70 miles (110 kilometers) south Mogadishu, hours fighting.
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Former PGA Tour player: Tiger Woods suspended for drug test failure
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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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US officials: Video shows American's execution
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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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That Boko Haram Ceasefire in Nigeria Isn’t A Ceasefire
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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: [email protected]
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US officials: Video shows American's execution
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BREAKING: Islamic State, video, beheads American journalist James Wright Foley kidnapped 2012 -@BNONews
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Podcast: Brown Moses on what’s flying over Iraq and Syria
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In sprawling Facebook post subsequent interview Radar Online, woman named Taylor Lianne Chandler made number fascinating claims alleged relationship Michael Phelps. Among them: born intersex ambiguous genitalia, met Olympic swimmer Tinder, fucked said Olympic swimmer first date watching football TV. "Many wondered I freaked relationship Michael Phelps exposed," 41-year-old D.C.-area woman begins post. "Here truth." I born intersex named David Roy Fitch birth. By time I could walk talk I made clear I girl dressed one. In early teens I medically diagnosed went testosterone blockers, 15 estrogen enhancers. My birth certificate modified along name I teenager, prior corrective surgery. Citing anonymous tipster (that could well Chandler herself), The Hollywood Gossip previously named Chandler Michael Phelps' companion night latest DUI, claim repeated recent Facebook post. Yes, I Michael night DUI, story Uber crying wanting stay night true. A lot things printed lies. I probably going lose brand team wants protect things since went rehab came attention put relationship best light. He first man I ever intimacy felt comfortable woman. Today, Chandler followed announcement giving Radar Online additional details supposed first date Phelps meeting Tinder, involved watching Baltimore Ravens game athlete's home. "One thing led next, made love halftime," Chandler told site. "Later, sex again." Chandler says told Phelps past "threat media exposing forced too." I telling story take power away media tabloids want hurt Michael I. I probably lose him, hurts like hell. [Image via Facebook//h/t Daily Mail]
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ISIS executioner 'Jihadi John' named by media
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A hallucinogenic fungi found growing Queen’s garden Buckingham Palace discovered gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh. The television presenter unearthed fungi Buckingham Palace ITV gardening show called The Queen’s Garden, said: “I won’t eating that.” Titchmarsh came across red white spotted toadstool — called Amanita muscaria, fly agaric — tour private 40-acre plot ecology expert Professor Mick Crawley. Titchmarsh, 65, asks ITV show screened Christmas Day: “Is edible?” Professor Crawley replies: “That depends mean. It’s eaten cultures hallucinogenic affects. But also makes people eat sick. “The old-fashioned thing feed village idiot, drink urine get high without sickness.” Titchmarsh jokingly replies: “I think I’ll forgo stick normal mushrooms.” Then adds: “Not something try home.” Later told The Sun newspaper: “That surprise shows varied species are. I won’t eating that, though, no. My idea hard drugs Nurofen.” On new TV show, Titchmarsh explains gardeners actively encourage mushrooms toadstools. He says: “Every time chop something down, leave wood rot.” Magic mushroom slang term hallucinogenic fungus. The common, illegal form contains drug psilocybin, suggestion grows Palace garden. Last night Palace spokesman told Sun: “For avoidance doubt, fungi garden used Palace kitchens.” The new programme show viewers entire year life Buckingham Palace garden, summer garden parties nocturnal wanderings wildlife heart London. It demonstrate gardeners work tirelessly maintain Queen’s flowers, bearing mind wish see animals insects made welcome gardens, swapping pesticides homemade garlic treatments. Titchmarsh explore bee hives, homes insects deposits Royal mews help cultivate gardens Buckingham Palace, top tips gardeners giving insight Queen’s tastes. The programme, broadcast ITV Christmas Day, also show garden used royal family generations, king planted mulberry trees rival French young Princesses Elizabeth Margaret climbing peer high garden walls. A sandpit used royal children filmed, along oak trees planted decades ago young Prince Wales Princess Royal, grown acorns sown event birth. Titchmarsh, spent 12 months exploring Palace garden changed seasons, seen finishing calendar year Christmas tree mounted Marble Hall, decorated holly mistletoe royal garden festooned festive golden crowns.
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This Is Why Rumors That ISIS Is Crossing The Border Into The U.S. Aren’t Going Away
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Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says Islamic State militants entering U.S. southern border. Johnson responding claim made Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., least 10 Islamic State operatives detained trying come Mexico. “We credible, specific intelligence effect,” Johnson said CNN Wednesday evening militants also known ISIS. “And I look intelligence reports overseas southern border intelligence community virtually every day, numerous times day, lookout something nature. So, I’d say American public we’re vigilant looking individuals suspicion may crossing border.” Johnson never mentioned Hunter name, called lawmakers act responsibly frighten Americans. “Let’s unduly create fear anxiety American public passing speculation rumor,” Johnson said. The group Judicial Watch reported late Wednesday four “Islamic terrorists” seized along southern border within 36 hours. Hunter said interview Fox News Tuesday "at least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas."
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Is Apple about to launch a totally redesigned, 12-inch MacBook Air?
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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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REPORT: The Batmobile Might Have Been Stolen In Detroit
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Source: Bleeding Cool This news bring much joy, Bleeding Cool rumormonger Rich Johnston reporting Batmobile, least one Batmobiles used filming Superman v. Batman: Paths Glory, stolen. The movie filmed Detroit, going best times late. There's official confirmation yet, hey, maybe somebody needed drive town get fucking water. Hey, tax dollars paid breaks Warner Bros. gets shooting state anyway, look way, thieves taking back rightfully theirs! But worry! The Outhouse good authority theft malicious. It people trying win prize MTV's Steal Batmobile contest 1989!
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Militant Group Says It Killed American Journalist in Syria
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In video titled "A Message America," ISIL militants beheaded man say American reporter James Wright Foley.
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New Audio Shows Michael Brown Was Shot at 11 Times
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Oh Internet, ever stop killing perfectly healthy celebrities, least healthy enough alive? Today, one ridiculously stupid fake-looking hoax sites generates random celebrity death stories proved people gullible take IQ tests use Internet. Looking like MSNBC page stopped loading 2004, farticle (that’s name fake articles) claimed sources “reporting” Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose found dead yesterday unknown causes West Hollywood home. “The home entered police open back door body found foyer area,” read report created douchebag presumably large, Dorito-speckled smirk face. While plenty people fell enough link start spreading Facebook Twitter, sleuths Gossip Cop quickly proved fake. Probably looking it. The awful hoax comes jerks behind MSNBC.website URL, affiliation real news outlet tries fool people clicking bogus stories. A new phony report headline, “Sources: Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Found Dead West Hollywood Home Age 52.” Enough people duped story share 39,000 times social media like Facebook. Again, TOTALLY FAKE. MSNBC.website pulled trick last month death hoax Macaulay Culkin. The phony Culkin story almost identical phony Rose story. Don’t believe report coming MSNBC.website. (Via Gossip Cop) One days, Rose might actually pass away none us believe stupid hoax reports. And funeral really sad starts raining Slash plays guitar solo shirt leather jacket top Rose’s casket, nobody’s appreciate it. RELATED: Since we’re talking GNR, favor go back read Danger Guerrero’s breakdown “November Rain.”
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Guantanamo Detainee Exchanged for American POW Attempts a Return to Battle
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Bowe Bergdahl exited Taliban captivity exchange U.S. releasing five jihadists government Qatar, U.S. senator claims jihadists “in touch” al-Qaida affiliate, would confirm fears critics objected deal made Obama administration. CNN reported January 29 least one five jihadists “has attempted return militant activity.” “Several U.S. officials across different agencies branches U.S. government confirmed key details CNN. The White House referred CNN Pentagon.” CNN added U.S. allegedly believes based “an ongoing U.S. intelligence program secretly intercept monitor communications Qatar.” Pentagon suspects detainee exchanged Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl attempting militant activity @barbarastarrcnn reports http://t.co/CWPGE3VWDF — Barbara Starr (@barbarastarrcnn) January 29, 2015 The Associated Press provided similar report, adding named official back assertion jihadists released Bergdahl looking return terrorism. “Sen. Lindsey Graham said Thursday Taliban detainees released Guantanamo Bay exchange Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl touch members al-Qaida linked Haqqani network, yet five still monitored Qatar.” Graham’s alleged assertions status five jihadists apparently based visit Qatar. The AP said Graham “had afraid one detainees left country,” although Qatari government later assured five jihadists remained borders, per agreement U.S. government. This latest news involving terrorists exchanged Bergdahl comes time Obama administration dealing rumors regarding ongoing investigation conduct leading capture. The Inquisitr previously reported pundits news outlets claiming government decided charge Bergdahl desertion. However, U.S. Department Defense flatly denies allegations. Meanwhile, denial caused speculation unofficial allegations official denial allegations might part ongoing fight behind scenes. In fact, Daily Signal argued seemingly inconsistent “statements inconsistent.” “Shaffer Miklaszewski report Bergdahl charged—ostensibly soon. Kirby merely saying Bergdahl charged yet. And saying Bergdahl charges referred him, betting press public don’t understand unique procedural steps court-martial process.” The White House issued statement latest reports regarding alleged attempt one jihadists released Bergdahl return terrorism time publication article. [Image via screen capture Department Defense video.]
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ISIS Beheads American Journalist
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An alleged attempted rapist India received grisly punishment alleged attack young teenager – angry mob dragged butcher’s shop penis severed meat cleaver. Suresh Kumar, 40, set upon locals city Ganganagar India’s north-western Rajasthan state heard girl’s screams. A mob dragged Kumar away found alley allegedly pinning victim wall – group held vigilante community meeting decide him. He beaten sticks hour, dragged local butcher’s shop organ severed meat cleaver. It thrown street. Kumar still critical condition attack. Local man Aamir Dhawan, 30, said: ‘No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime.’ MORE: Masked gang filmed smashing jewellers daring daylight robbery ‘We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, it’s time stopped. ‘This sends strong message anyone like – punished.’ .A police spokesman said: ‘People cannot take law hands. ‘As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice. We ask men carried attack hand find them. The girl treated shock.
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Lynch mob chop man's penis off after catching him allegedly trying to rape teenager
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Word Durex rolling pumpkin-spice-flavored condom swept social media weekend: The autumnal-themed birth control may well internet invention, riff Starbucks’ wildly popular coffee drink. The photo tweet appears altered version Durex’s flavored “Taste Me” range condoms, come apple, strawberry, banana orange, (yet) pumpkin. There corporate announcements new offering. Several emails Durex’s parent company, Reckitt Benckiser, Virgo Health, PR company handles communications Durex, didn’t yield conclusive answer. A spokeswoman Virgo Health said couldn’t say whether company actually developing thing. Reckitt Benckiser growing Durex brand emerging markets, Quartz reported earlier, transforming “sexual well-being brand.” But plans holiday-themed contraception remain mysterious, possibly imaginary, even ones involving certain cult cinnamon nutmeg-laced spice flavor.
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Fence Jumper Made It Deeper Into the White House Than Secret Service Claims
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The man jumped White House fence raced across front lawn made farther inside building previously disclosed, barreling past one Secret Service agent making inside building’s first floor, according report Washington Post published Monday. A U.S. official confirmed details report NBC News. Omar J. Gonzalez, 42, overpowered guard Secret Service agent front door Sept. 19, made way East Room White House, according report. Officials previously said Gonzalez made inside North Portico doors tackled. The security breach prompted questions Secret Service allowed Gonzalez, carrying knife hatchet ammunition car, make far inside building did. The report said alarm box near entrance muted request White House building staff, guard entrance wasn’t notified intruder grounds soon could been. Guards instructed lock doors whenever intruder breaches grounds, report said.
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Boko Haram denies it has agreed ceasefire
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Militant group Boko Haram reportedly holding German hostage kidnapped July. The group's leader also claimed report ceasefire Nigerian government "lie." Nigeria Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau Archiv Nigerian militant group Boko Haram claims holding German hostage kidnapped state Adamawa northeastern Nigeria earlier summer. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau made announcement video obtained news agency Agence France Presse. Shekau reportedly claims video group "holding German hostage." The kidnapping occurred July 16 town Gombi northeastern Nigeria, German national reportedly teacher government training center. The German Foreign Ministry thus far refused comment video. The news comes two Germans working Nigeria construction company Julius Berger came attack gunmen October 24. One shot dead taken hostage later released. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Nigeria past week conduct talks government business leaders. Nigeria Boko Haram soll offenbar entführte Mädchen freilassen Violence additional kidnappings repeatedly overshadowed negotiations release 200 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls Shekau claims ceasefire The new video emerges violence continues cast doubt ceasefire negotiations Nigerian government Boko Haram, leading violent uprising northern Nigeria since 2009. The Nigerian government says negotiations taking place secure release 200 schoolgirls whose abduction last spring town Chibok sparked international outrage. But Shekau reportedly claims video earlier claims ceasefire Boko Haram government false, schoolgirls converted Islam married off. "We negotiate anyone... It's lie. It's lie. We negotiate. What business negotiation? Allah said not," AFP reported Shekau saying. "We married [the girls] off. They marital homes," Shekau reportedly says video laughing. Nigeria part maintains conducting ceasefire negotiations discussions release kidnapped girls neighboring Chad supposed Boko Haram envoy, Danladi Ahmadu. Shekau allegedly says video know Danladi. Violence continues Meanwhile, triple bombing bus station city Gombe Friday killed least eight people wounded 41. It yet clear attacks carried Boko Haram, though group targeted commuters past. Angriff von Boko Haram im nordöstlichen Stadt Konduga nahe Maiduguri / Nigeria Thousands Nigerians killed result Boko Haram uprising Boko Haram's insurgency characterized brutal campaign bombings shootings targeting Christian churches, Muslim mosques, schools, markets, bars, villages, police stations UN building. An estimated 5,000 Nigerians killed 300,000 displaced violence. In 2013, Nigerian government declared state emergency northeastern states Borno, Yobe Adamawa. Amnesty International accused Nigerian military war crimes, including extrajudicial killings, fight Boko Haram. The United Nations Human Rights Watch also alleged Nigeria's security forces committed human rights abuses. Nigeria's population 177 million 50 percent Muslim 40 percent Christian. Muslims concentrated north Christians south. bw/jm (AFP, dpa)
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Boko Haram agrees to ceasefire, release of school girls
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WATCHERS North Korea's secretive regime believe could planning another surprise move, restaurant Scotland. The Cambodia eaterie Leader Kim Jong-Un already opened diner Amsterdam, 'Pyongyang' chain restaurants also branches China parts Asia. It reported dictator believed interested opening another UK, claims observers North Korea Kim especially keen eaterie Scotland. His fondness whisky profile Scotland's referendum cited key reasons potential serving North Korean delicacies dog meat soup pine-nut gruel Scotland. Proceeds 'Pyongyang' chain funnelled back North Korean government funds. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch, said country desperate build diplomatic ties European countries, especially left-wing leanings. He said: "It would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland. "The Scottish independence referendum catapulted Scotland North Korean's elite's thoughts. "Despite voting they'd consider left-leaning Scotland suitable England, plus North Koreans love whisky. "Tourists North Korea told tip people Scotch instead currency." The Pyongyang restaurants run partnership Office 39, branch North Korean government, uses way raising overseas cash.
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Boko Haram: Kidnapped Girls Have Been Married Off, Truce Never Happened
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The man jumped White House fence month sprinted front door made much farther building previously known, overpowering one Secret Service officer running much main floor, according three people familiar incident. An alarm box near front entrance White House designed alert guards intruder muted officers believed request usher’s office, said Secret Service official spoke condition anonymity. The officer posted inside front door appeared delayed learning intruder, Omar Gonzalez, burst through. Officers trained that, upon learning intruder grounds, often alarm boxes posted around property, must immediately lock front door. After barreling past guard immediately inside door, Gonzalez, carrying knife, dashed past stairway leading half-flight first family’s living quarters. He ran 80-foot-long East Room, ornate space often used receptions presidential addresses. Gonzalez tackled counter-assault agent far southern end East Room. The intruder reached doorway Green Room, parlor overlooking South Lawn artwork antique furniture, according three people familiar incident. Secret Service officials earlier said quickly detained main entry. Agency spokesman Edwin Donovan said office commenting due ongoing investigation incident. People jumping White House fence become common occurrence, individuals tackled Secret Services officers guarding complex getting even third way across lawn. Gonzalez first person known jumped fence made inside executive mansion. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson said breach “unacceptable” her, Friday briefed President Obama plans shore security. Pierson expected face tough questions Gonzalez incident Tuesday hearing House Oversight Government Reform Committee. The hearing likely cover number security lapses agency, including new revelations published weekend The Washington Post failure identify properly investigate 2011 shooting attack White House. The detailed account month’s security breach comes people provided information incident The Washington Post whistleblowers contacted Rep. Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah), chairman House Oversight subcommittee Homeland Security. Chaffetz said plans ask Pierson alarm meant alert officers intruders could silenced turned down. The congressman said two people inside agency told boxes silenced White House usher staff, whose office near front door, complained noisy. A Secret Service official told The Post usher’s office concerned boxes frequently malfunctioning unnecessarily sounding off. The alarm boxes, officers call “crash boxes,” key pieces agency’s first-alert system, according former agents officials. If spot intruder, officers trained hit large red button nearest box — sending alert every post complex location incursion, piping sound location boxes around property. “If true, fact crash boxes muted avoid ‘disruptive’ due lack resources insufficient number checkpoints barriers,” Chaffetz said. He called incident “failure leadership” Secret Service. “The agency needs solution goes deeper fences people,” Chaffetz said. “It must examine message sent men women protect president leader sacrifices security appease superficial concerns White House ushers.” The new revelations follow accounts provided The Post last week detailing Gonzalez’s ability enter White House reflected failure multiple levels security around compound. The agency relies successive layers fail-safe protecting president White House complex. In incident, plainclothes surveillance team duty night outside fence, meant spot jumpers give early warning made over. When team didn’t notice Gonzalez, officer guard booth North Lawn. When officer couldn’t reach Gonzales, supposed attack dog, specialized SWAT team guard front door — ready. The dog released, decision review. Some people familiar incident say handler likely felt could release dog many officers pursuit Gonzalez, dog may attacked instead. Since incident, Secret Service added additional layer temporary fencing agency reviews procedures. Alice Crites contributed report. Related: Secret Service fumbled response gunman hit White House 2011 Graphic: The night bullets hit White House Fence-jumper reveals security failures White House
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Mass Graves Found In Mexico, Near Place Where 43 Students Went Missing
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SYDNEY - An Australian man spider removed stomach burrowed way body survived three days removed. Dylan Maxwell holidays Indonesian island Bali tiny creature borrowed small appendix scar traveled torso, leaving red scar-like trail navel chest. Lifting shirt, Maxwell told Australian television network "that's actually borrowed underneath skin". While still Bali, Maxwell visited local medical centre prescribed antihistamine insect bite. "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days," Maxwell posted Facebook page goes name Dylan Thomas. "Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over", said. After returning Australia earlier week, doctors removed tropical visitor. "They managed pull spider navel put specimen jar took away," said Maxwell, whose mates nicknamed "Spiderman".
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Pumpkin Spice condoms? Don't fall for this hoax.
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Tiger Woods divorced Swedish model Elin Nordegren 2010, he’s decided unload private island near Stockholm. The Los Angeles Times reports luxury property asking price $7.1 million. The agency searching buyer made secret Woods’ motivation sell. Sabine Rollinger, Vladi Private Islands, said property little practical use golf superstar. “This island owned Tiger Woods divorce doesn’t need island Sweden more.” Nordegren told People May 2014 Woods live 25-minute drive apart Southern Florida share custody two children, daughter Sam son Charlie. The children were, time, 6 5 respectively. “I moved I good place. My relationship Tiger centered around children really good — really — I happy case. He great father.” Nordegren gave interview People finally received psychology degree nine years chipping away courses. She graduated 3.96 GPA gave commencement address institution, Rollins College. Her speech made silent reference marriage Woods. “Education consistent part life last nine years. And offered comfort. Education one thing one take away you.” The island Sweden’s Lake Mälaren boasts villa, hunting lodge, landing strip, stables, woods, lush parks, tee-off area. There’s also unique historical artifact: 11th-century Viking stronghold. But anyone buys property ferry couch, since property listed unfurnished. The Boston Herald reports Elin Tiger’s divorce, sold home Windermere, Florida, another golf star, left-hander Bubba Watson. Woods’ extensive Florida compound Hobe Sound, Florida, Nordegren’s Florida home North Palm Beach. Last year, Tiger Woods’ career earnings surpassed $1.3 billion mark. ESPN quotes Golf Digest report stating 88 percent earnings endorsements green. In 2013, Woods made $12 million playing golf $71 million endorsements. After revelations came light Woods’ infidelity, endorsement earnings dropped all-time low $62 million 2011. He made $100 million endorsements 2008 2009.
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'Sex attacker' has penis cut off with a cleaver in India
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A MAN accused trying rape teenage girl India critical condition locals hacked penis. The intended victim saved screams heard passers north-western city Ganganagar. They allegedly found 40-year-old suspected attacker pinning girl wall, dragged away 'vigilante community meeting'. Locals took butcher's shop beaten, genitals brutally chopped meat cleaver. The man treated hospital, condition described critical. A photo showing severed appendance released, graphic published. A witness said: "No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime. "We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, time stopped. "This sends strong message anyone like - punished." But police called responsible come forward. A spokesman said: "People cannot take law hands. "As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice. We ask men carried attack hand find them." The teenage girl treated shock, given counselling. India seen spate high profile violent attacks women recent years. In 2012, 23-year-old woman died attacked gang-raped bus Delhi case sent shockwaves around world. The attack sparked wave protests across India. In May, two young girls found hanged tree state Uttar Pradesh, amid reports sexually assaulted. Comments Unavailable
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An Audio Recording of the Michael Brown Shooting Has Reportedly Surfaced
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On day Michael Brown Jr. laid rest, CNN Monday broadcast audio recording gunshots felled 18-year-old Aug. 9 purportedly heard background. The recording taken unidentified local engaged in, recording, another discussion time shooting, man’s attorney Lopa Blumenthal told CNN. The outlet’s Don Lemon said “CNN cannot independent verify authenticity tape,” noting “reached FBI confirmation interview Ferguson resident says made recording.” PHOTOS: Most Shocking ‘Not Guilty’ Verdicts Paul Ginsberg, expert audio forensics, said heard 10 shots recording, first series six, four more. Blumenthal said pause sixth seventh shots fired could figure key evidence ongoing investigation incident. “I concerned pause … it’s number gunshots, it’s they’re fired,” Blumenthal, said FBI perused recordings, told CNN. “And huge relevance case might finally end up.” Brown fatally shot police officer Darren Wilson, triggering week rioting St. Louis suburb Ferguson, bringing race relations forefront country’s consciousness. Wilson’s actions deadly incident remain scrutiny grand jury federal investigators. PHOTOS: Most Notorious American Murder Trials Brown, recently graduated high school, buried Monday St. Louis’ Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church closed casket funeral attended 4,500 people including Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Spike Lee, Sean Combs Trayvon Martin’s parents. “We’re anti-police — respect police,” Sharpton said proceedings. “But police wrong need dealt like community wrong need dealt with.” Politicians Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill Rep. William Lacy Clay also pews somber day. Watch video RadarOnline.com:
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Mohammed Islam Denies Making $72 Million From Stock Market Trading
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He’s teen wolf Wall Street. A kid Queens made tens millions dollars — trading stocks lunch breaks Stuyvesant High School, New York magazine reports Monday issue. Mohammed Islam 17 still months away graduating — worth rumored $72 million. “The high eight figures,” specific shy modest teen would get asked net worth. Islam bought BMW doesn’t license drive it. And rented Manhattan apartment, though parents, immigrants Bengal region South Asia, won’t let move house yet. Still, cherubic prodigy living, dreaming, large. “What makes world go round?” Islam asked interview, explaining preference trading investment startups. “Money. If money flowing, businesses don’t keep going, there’s innovation, products, investments, growth, jobs.” Islam pair young, Wall Street wolf-cub buddies eat regularly hot spot Morimoto, enjoy $400 caviar fresh-squeezed apple juice. They hope start hedge fund June, Islam turns 18 get broker-dealer license. “Mo’s maestro,” one kids explained. The three pals intend make billion dollars next year. All attending college. “But it’s money,” Islam told mag, ranked spectacular success story No. 12 10th annual “Reasons Love New York” issue. “We want create brotherhood. Like, us connected, something together, influence. “Like Koch brothers,” added, referring sibling oil magnates Charles David, worth $40 billion each. Islam’s biggest inspiration, though, Paul Tudor Jones, billionaire hedge-funder private asset manager Connecticut ranks 108th-richest American, according Forbes. Battered losses, Jones would jump back game again. It lesson Islam found instructive when, dabbling penny stocks age 9, lost chunk money he’d made tutoring. Islam swore trading, realizing, “I didn’t balls it,” said. Fortunately, turned studying modern finance, reading titans trading ultimately finding inspiration Jones. “I paralyzed loss,” Islam remembered 9-year-old self. “But [Jones] able go back it, even losing thousands dollars over,” said. And Islam still needs rely Dad chauffeur inspirational drives past magnate’s Greenwich mansion, he’s quick quote guru credits getting back game making “who I today.” “Paul Tudor Jones says, ‘You learn losses gains.’ ”
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J.J. Abrams Asks Disney To Move Up 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Release Date
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Islamic State militants sympathisers triumphantly circulating images 10-year-old boy claim 'martyred' fighting alongside father Syria. Describing child ISIS' youngest jihadist, chilling photographs taken alleged death show smiling camera, wearing military fatigues brandishing huge assault rifle. ISIS sympathisers took social media identify 'cub fighter' alleged nom de guerre Abu Ubaidah, adding father killed clashes Syria recent weeks, specifying exactly died fighting against. Sickening: ISIS sympathisers took social media identify 10-year-old 'cub fighter' alleged nom de guerre Abu Ubaidah. He said died fighting alongside father Syria recent weeks Pose: Another picture shows smiling sweetly wearing ammunition vest stands next van converted armoured vehicle large plank wood bull bars Several images, independently verified, emerged social media week video reporting deaths boy father uploaded YouTube September. The original video - distributed pro-Isis media group Al-A'amaq - understood since removed, number photographs boy since widely shared ISIS militants sympathisers social media. One image shows boy standing inside house, grinning struggles hold assault rifle large threatens topple over. Another picture shows smiling sweetly wearing ammunition vest stands next van converted armoured vehicle large plank wood bull bars. Other images show posing man understood father, militants named 'Baghdadi'. In images boy identified Abu Ubaidah seen calmly holding another large rifle surrounded bearded men wearing military clothing. Support: ISIS sympathisers triumphantly circulating images 10-year-old boy claim 'martyred' fighting alongside father Syria Smiling: Describing child ISIS' youngest foreign jihadist, chilling photographs taken alleged death show grinning camera, wearing military fatigues brandishing huge assault rifle Last week 24-year-old Muslim convert admitted taking infant son live among Islamic State terrorists Syrian city Raqqa believes lead 'better life' brutal regime. Asiya Ummi Abdullah denied children unhappy living oppressive rule ISIS' religious fanatics explained felt three-year-old son's spiritual well-being better served group's de facto capital, public crucifixions beheadings commonplace. Ummi Abduallah - lived Turkey since teens born Kyrgyzstan - said moving militant stronghold Syria part shield young boy sex, crime, drugs alcohol sees rampant home town Istanbul. 'Who says children unhappy?... He know God live rules,' said. Dramatic footage emerged inside Kobane showing brave Kurdish fighters battling militants Islamic State. The clip, appears filmed mobile phone, shows resistance forces Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG) firing assault rifles machine guns mounted back car militants hiding behind buildings Kobane suburbs. The terrorists launched renewed assault Kobane last night, killing dozens Kurds resisted ISIS' advances city's suburbs last three weeks. Defence: ISIS terrorists launched renewed assault Kobane last night, killing dozens Kurds resisted ISIS' advances city's suburbs last three weeks Prepared: A Kurdish fighter takes position fight Islamic State jihadists Islamic State militants control one third besieged Syrian city Kobane despite three days American airstrikes, group monitoring violence country said today. This morning chilling sight group's black flag could clearly seen buildings inside city; brazen display defiance face sustained airstrikes U.S. Arab warplanes. While airstrikes appear slowed militants advance areas city, ISIS fighters appear creeping ever closer centre Kobane, thousands civilians unable unwilling flee homes face rape massacre. News ISIS' gains came Pentagon admitted airstrikes alone enough prevent fall Kobane, raising serious questions U.S.'s wider campaign terror group. Still flying: This morning chilling sight group's black flag could clearly seen buildings inside city; brazen display defiance face sustained airstrikes U.S. Arab warplanes Dramatic: The escalation Kobane seen U.S. Arab coalition carry sustained period bombing raids since campaign destroy Islamic State northern Syria started two weeks ago Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said airstrikes 'not going enough save city', amid growing concern without Western ground troops sent Syria, defeat ISIS prove near impossible task. Heavily outgunned Kurdish defenders said Islamic State militants pushed two districts Kobane - mainly Kurdish border city 40,000 residents - late last night. Washington said U.S. military Arab partner nations responded ISIS renewed assault carrying eight air strikes last night, adding city remains Kurdish control. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights morning said despite overnight airstrikes, continued morning, Islamic State fighters managed capture police station east Kobane control one third city.
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Does ISIS Have Ebola? Probably Not! Media Reports It Anyway
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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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Josh Paler Lin Gives A Homeless Man $100 And Follows Him To See How He Spends It
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Days Christmas, Internet prankster Josh Paler Lin set capture simple social experiment video. The YouTube star, better known sex bathrooms mafia gags, decided he’d give homeless man named Thomas $100 secretly follow around see he’d spend money. Uploaded By: JoshPalerLin The video, released Monday, shows Thomas takes stack bills walks right liquor store. But instead booze, homeless man walks couple bags food, heads nearby park starts giving away people luck. Moved selfless act, Lin confronts Thomas tells he’s filmed. “There’s things money can’t buy,” homeless man says. “I get happiness I’m doing.” With surprising plot twist selfless central character, Lin’s social experiment lit Internet ablaze week. By Saturday morning, video topped 24 million views earned creator international headlines. Meanwhile, outpouring support Thomas became great Lin launched Indiegogo fundraising campaign “help Thomas get fresh start.” It’s netted $112,000. But 2014 taught us anything viral social-experiment videos, viewers skeptical creators proven otherwise. In last year alone, duped millions staging videos cops racially profiling Muslims, creepy dudes trying take advantage drunk girls even video heroic Syrian boy rescuing girl amid barrage bullets. Keeping hoaxes mind, reached Lin Friday night. Josh Paler Lin embraces Thomas. YouTube By time interview over, left even questions. The YouTube prankster insists didn’t stage video, even bigger plans Internet’s latest folk hero. How Thomas feels remains unclear. After Lin’s video exploded Monday, says plucked Thomas homeless shelter he’d staying put hotel, name Lin disclose. Lin also says kept Thomas speaking media. During interview Vocativ Friday night, Lin declined multiple times let us speak Thomas, though claimed him. However, Lin insists Thomas well cared for. Over last days, Lin published number photos Facebook page showing Thomas eating dinner different restaurants Lin friends. He says purchased Thomas cellphone two stay touch throughout day. Lin also says he’s taken Thomas get haircut shopping Nordstrom “clean up.” (function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(d.getElementById(id))return;js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}(document,'script','facebook-jssdk')); Post Josh Paler Lin (DJ Paler). “Basically I’m trying help get life back together,” Lin says. All Lin’s hard work revealed Sunday, plans release new video Thomas YouTube channel. “It’s going extreme makeover,” Lin says. Then, following Sunday’s big reveal, Lin says another media event works surprise Thomas money that’s raised Indiegogo. Asked money raised Indiegogo public could certain goes Thomas, Lin says lawyers, agent manager everything “covered.” When asked names lawyers, agent manager, Lin refused provide them, claiming “confidential.” He also declined let speak Vocativ. Lin bristled suggestion part original video staged scripted. “Anyone thinks hasn’t ever met kinds people [on street],” says. “There way we’re making up. This real. They don’t know Thomas. They don’t know whole story.”
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From bendgate to hairgate: Now iPhone 6 users complain the device is ripping out their hair
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While local reports revealed Wednesday Jordanian King Abdullah authorize airstrikes Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) group, U.S. official described Arab monarch citing Hollywood movie character expressing wrath upon hearing militants burned countryman pilot alive captivity. “He mentioned ‘Unforgiven’ mentioned Clint Eastwood, actually quoted part movie,” Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., Marine Corps veteran two tours Iraq one Afghanistan, meeting king, told Fox News Channel interview aired Wednesday. King Abdullah cut U.S. trip short hearing news Moaz al-Kasasbeh burned alive. During private session members House Armed Services Committee lawmakers, king expressed anger citing American movie icon Clint Eastwood. “He said going retribution like ISIS hasn’t seen,” said Marine Corps veteran. However, Hunter would say part “Unforgiven” king quoted, noted Eastwood’s character describes going deliver retribution. “He’s angry,” Hunter said King Abdullah. “They’re starting sorties tomorrow they’ve ever had. They’re starting tomorrow. And said, ‘The problem we’re going running fuel bullets.’” “He’s ready get on,” Hunter added. “He really is. It reminded 9/11. We ready give them.” Hunter also said lawmakers King Abdullah make mention U.S. President Barack Obama. He added: “ISIS going regret … King Abdullah Barack Obama.” The Jordan Times reported thousands Jordanians gathered Wednesday receive King Abdullah. The Jordan times also reported mosques churches around Kingdom held prayers Wednesday memory al-Kasasbeh. King flying missions Meanwhile, Jordanian government official Thursday told Al Arabiya News King Abdullah flying missions ISIS himself, local media reports – also taken international outlets - indicated set so. The official also noted observers refrain calling King Abdullah fighter pilot officially hold title. He is, however, commander-in-chief Jordanian Air Force. The king trained combatant, part parachute brigade flies civilian planes helicopters, official added. Last Update: Thursday, 5 February 2015 KSA 14:39 - GMT 11:39
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Boko Haram Denies Nigeria Cease-Fire Claim
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The Nigerian military says reached cease-fire violent militant group Boko Haram 200 young women kidnapped group earlier year freed, BBC reports. "They've assured us girls release them," said aide President Goodluck Jonathan, hopes reelected early 2015. "I cautiously optimistic." A spokesperson self-proclaimed secretary general Boko Haram confirmed Voice America Danladi Ahmadu girls released Monday Chad. Ahmadu said kidnapping victims "in good condition unharmed." The Nigerian government would reveal concessions Islamist insurgents. "We inching closer release groups captivity, including Chibok girls," said government spokesperson. Fingers crossed. We monitoring news huge expectations http://t.co/L01FrUFKwz #BringBackOurGirls
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That Was Fast: Christian Bale Bails on Steve Jobs Biopic
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British actor poised take lead Jobs, directed Danny Boyle, Leonardo DiCaprio pulled Christian Bale back line play Steve Jobs new biopic Apple co-founder Leonardo DiCaprio backed order take break acting. The film industry magazine Variety reports Bale take lead film Jobs, directed Danny Boyle written Aaron Sorkin, scriptwriter The Social Network The West Wing. Based Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs: Exclusive Biography, film divided three long scenes taking place real time, set eve product launch. Sorkin revealed products Mac 1984; NeXT computer Jobs launched 1990 leaving Apple; iPod, launched 2001. David Fincher originally announced film’s director, left project argument Sony salary marketing film. Bale Fincher’s first choice play Jobs. Bale Boyle set shoot film spring 2015. Sorkin said writing film Jobs “is little like writing Beatles. There many people know revere him.”
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A Bunch Of People Thought Banksy Got Arrested But It Was A Hoax
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Ahmed Abdi Godane spiritual leader al-Shabab He believed among six people killed U.S. airstrike two cars near al-Shabab stronghold Barawe Godane believed ordered Westgate Mall massacre Kenya September 2013 killed 67 people U.S. officials yet confirmed Godane among dead U.S. drone strikes believed killed leader Somali terrorist group al-Shabab, ordered massacre Kenyan shopping mall last year killed 67 people. U.S. Intelligence officials believe Ahmed Abdi Godane traveling two-car convoy Monday night near al-Shabab's main base Barawe American drone aircraft hit vehicles missiles. Six people killed attack Somali authorities say think Godane among dead - though Pentagon said still awaiting confirmation. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, al-Shabab's spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al-Qaida became high-profile terrorist group Africa. Scroll video Ahmed Abdi Godane believed one six people killed drone fired two-car convoy Somalia Monday night, though U.S. officials confirmed death Dangerous ever: Even though al-Shabab fighters kicked capital Mogadishu, continued attacking targets throughout Africa Under Godane's orders, group attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people year ago month. The group also responsible suicide bombing World Cup watching party Kampala, Uganda, 2010 left 74 dead 70 injured. The U.S. targeted planners bloody Westgate assault, four Britons two Canadians killed. A month attack, Navy SEALs landed al-Shabab's headquarters Barawe attempted capture another mastermind behind attack. In 2012, U.S. government put $7million price Godane's head - though escaped justice now. A witness Monday's airstrike Somalia described ground-shaking explosions caused missile. Somali government African Union forces heading town district heard sounded like 'earthquake' al-Shabab bases hit, governor Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor, told The Associated Press. 'There airstrike near Sablale. We saw something,' Nor said. U.S. commanders said waiting determine outcome Monday's attack. 'U.S. military forces conducted operation Somalia today al-Shabab network. We assessing results operation provide additional information appropriate,' said Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby. After U.S. strike forest near Sablale district south Mogadishu, masked Islamic militants area arrested dozens residents suspected spying U.S. searched nearby homes, resident said. Godane believed ordered Westgate Mall massacre Nairobi, Kenya, last year claimed 67 lives Kenya. He also forged groups alliance al-Qaeda 'Mass arrests started, everyone detained,' said Mohamed Ali, lives Sablale district. 'They even searched nearby jungles stopped nomads transporting milk grass towns questioning.' The U.S. carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A U.S. missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabab last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit U.S. strike killed al-Shabab's top explosives expert. The latest U.S. action comes Somalia's government forces regained control high-security prison capital attacked Sunday. Seven heavily armed suspected al-Shabab members attempted free extremists held there. Somali officials said seven attackers, three government soldiers two civilians killed. Mogadishu's Godka Jilacow prison interrogation center Somalia's intelligence agency, many suspected militants believed held underground cells there. The attack started suicide car bomber detonated explosives-laden vehicle gate prison gunmen fought way prison. Al-Shabab attacked mall Nairobi last year punish Kenya sending troops Somalia extremists. Godane said time mall attack carried retaliation West's support Kenya's Somalia intervention 'interest oil companies.' Al Shabab mostly active Somalia's rural regions ousted capital African Union forces 2011. Somali military officials last week launched military operation oust al-Shabab last remaining bases southern parts Somalia. On Saturday militants withdrew town Bulomarer, located 110 kilometers (70 miles) south Mogadishu, hours fighting.
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20 year old burger? McDonald's burger purchased in 1995 hasn't aged a bit
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Michael Phelps may rehab trying find himself, latest brush law, allegedly could often found Taylor Lianne Chandler. Taylor Lianne Chandler Michael Phelps' alleged cougar girlfriend. This sent THG directly source claiming her. Decide gallery! Late last week, tipster contacted The Hollywood Gossip reveal Phelps Taylor Lianne Chandler night DUI arrest. Are item? We can't say certain, online sleuthing second anonymous email THG reveal photos Chandler. Phelps reportedly boozing gambling casino several hours getting behind wheel around double legal BAC last week. Our tipster Canton area Batlimore, Michael lives, claims involved Chandler, Washington, D.C. resident, down-low. "We saw blonde model type leaving Michael Phelps' place," source says, recalling recent incident two spotted together. "She went bar across street, Plug Ugly's, phone," says insider, noting things going swimmingly. Calling texting crying times, writing "Michael" said town Washington business crisis management. She seem like business, however, later seen coming Michael Phelps' place crying put car. Locals "have seen many times going place past months," source added, including "the night arrested DUI." The source describes Taylor "tall, swimsuit model type." Cougar would another word used describe since story broke. It's clear Phelps (or was) still dating Win McMurry, sportscaster Golf Channel, dude clearly losing life days. Phelps going rehab, confirms Twitter, following latest arrest, hopes focusing better person, et cetera. Have tips could confirm whether something really going two, status McMurry? Drop us line let us know!
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Giant 8ft 9in catfish weighing 19 stone caught in Italy is thought to be the biggest ever reeled in with a rod and line
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Google Inc. (GOOGL:US) bought six office buildings northwest Silicon Valley headquarters Starwood Capital Group LLC Blackstone Group LP (BX:US) $585 million deal, two people knowledge matter said. The properties part Pacific Shores Center office park Redwood City, California, 11 miles (18 kilometers) Google’s main office Mountain View, said people, asked named transaction private. The company said quarterly report filed yesterday bought land buildings $585 million, without details. The acquisition extends real estate deal spree Google, owner world’s largest search engine, expands hiring makes acquisitions. This month, company signed office-lease agreements total commitment $1 billion 2028, according filing. STORY: Beijing Aims Reduce Hazardous Smog Ahead APEC “We expect continue hire aggressively remainder 2014,” Google said filing. “Acquisitions also remain important component strategy.” The company 55,030 full-time employees Sept. 30, almost 19 percent year earlier, filing shows. Meghan Casserly, spokeswoman Google, declined comment beyond filing. Tom Johnson, spokesman Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Greenwich, Connecticut, Peter Rose, spokesman New York-based Blackstone, declined comment. The Silicon Valley Business Journal reported month Google close completing deal site. STORY: A Mystery Bidder Offers $3 Million 6,000 Detroit's Worst Homes Fitness Center The properties Google purchased comprise 934,200 square feet (86,800 square meters) Class A office space, well 38,000-square-foot fitness center includes gym, pool spa, according people knowledge matter. That’s half 1.7 million square feet office space complex. The office building addresses 1200, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 Seaport Blvd., people said. Pacific Shores Center 106-acre (43-hectare) waterfront campus developed San Francisco-based Jay Paul Co. early 2000s. It lies halfway San Francisco San Jose. The campus, includes sports fields park, next restored wetlands part San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge. STORY: Alibaba Should Buy eBay. Who Wants PayPal? Starwood, Blackstone Starwood Capital bought Pacific Shores Center December 2006, near height commercial-property market, developer Walton Street Capital LLC, immediately resold two buildings. Starwood Capital paid $833 million deal, first office acquisition San Francisco Bay area. Blackstone 2011 bought $80 million junior loan office complex discount effort gain ownership Starwood Capital defaulted, two people knowledge purchase said time. Blackstone gained equity stake properties sold Google loan restructuring. Blackstone, Equity Office unit, major office holdings Northern California second-largest U.S. office landlord, Brookfield Property Partners LP.
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Iraqi and Kurdish media reports cases of Ebola among Islamic State fighters in Mosul
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Twitter abuzz rumours Cuba's former communist leader Fidel Castro died, although timing suspiciously close death another high-profile person shares name. While reports death Cuba's 88-year-old former leader could true, official confirmation death mistakenly claimed social media many times past. Also casting doubt today's rumours possibility confused recent death son Nairobi's opposition leader, named Fidel Castro Odinga, 41, died days ago. Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, pictured speech 2003. Twitter abuzz rumours died, remains seen correct However, speculation rife former leader Cuba died Venezuelan media reports Cuban Government called press conference international media today. Venezuela Cuba fostered close relationship decades. The report Diario de Cuba, specify time subject press conference, saying Cuban government's press office give information.. It also claimed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro rushed Havana, adding substance rumours Castro's death could announced. Castro, passed Cuba's leadership brother Raul 2008, announced Prime Minister Cuba overthrowing government 1959 rule turned one-party state. Fidel Castro, dressed famous green military uniform, pictured public meeting Havana 1990 Fidel Castro smokes cigar news conference Havana 1961 - two years overthrew Batista government Cuba's Fidel Castro (pictured left 1976 right 1978) ushered long period communism tiny island developed highly antagonistic relationship U.S. He lived increasing seclusion outside world ever since retired leadership amid speculation health suffering. It understood recently cared wife team nurses. Once enthusiastic food connoisseur, long since stopped visiting Havana restaurants. Today former Lieutenant Colonel Hugo Perez Silva told various outlets: 'Fidel waiting right moment, great prophet knows right moment say needs said.'
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Islamic State claims to have beheaded American journalist
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It's every night pizza delivery driver receives $2,000 tip. But that's happened Thursday one Ann Arbor driver delivered single pizza conference room full 200 realtors Michigan northern Ohio Thursday. Pizza House delivery manager Brian LeFevre said received call Thursday morning man said wanted one pizza delivered Sheraton Hotel Ann Arbor. "They said wanted 2:20 p.m. dot," LeFevre said. "I gave delivery driver went took front desk." LeFevre said driver escorted conference room man front microphone. A video posted YouTube shows deliverer stopped handed pizza presented $2,084, letters encouragement, Visa gift card lottery tickets -- cheers crowd. LeFevre said driver, identifies Rob video whose last name released, worked restaurant six years. When came back, LeFevre said, Rob visibly happy. "He clearly pretty ecstatic something I asked what's going on," Le said. "He said, 'I life-changing delivery.' He kind blown away." LeFevre said he's never seen driver earn large tip. "For one pizza, that's pretty good day's work," said. "It's nice appreciated." Stacey McVey, team leader Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West, said company's annual conference, agents agreed pitch show someone service industry appreciation. "Our company whole interested things like that," said. "It's really important businesses give back. We believe group people come together change life cause people think change others' lives. People service industry, I think they're pretty under-appreciated. It's lot fun something like this." McVey said driver realized going on, priceless moment. "He little stunned," said. "Everyone excited could kind feel energy room. This first time we've done anything top last."
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Journalist James Wright Foley reportedly beheaded by ISIS
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American photojournalist Luke Somers, held hostage al Qaeda Yemen, killed Saturday failed rescue attempt, sister said. There immediate comment Washington operation, Yemeni officials said conducted jointly U.S. Yemen. The British-born hostage's sister, Lucy, told NBC News' partner ITV News The Associated Press FBI inform family 33-year-old's death. The operation took place Shabwa province, Yemen interior ministry official told NBC News, adding 10 militants also killed. It came two days Pentagon acknowledged earlier U.S. commando mission rescue Somers failed. Teacher photographer Somers, British-born U.S. citizen, abducted year ago Sanaa working freelance photographer Yemen Times. Al Qaeda posted video Thursday showed Somers local militant commander threatening thwe hostage would meet fate three days U.S. meet group's demands. This breaking news story.
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