China Braces for Super Typhoon
Super Typhoon Rammasun left a trail of destruction that left at least 40 dead in the Philippines and now is heading for China still packing winds up to 123 MPH.
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Malaysian Airliner Shot Down Over Ukraine
A Malaysia Airlines plane with 295 people on board was shot down over Ukraine, Sky News reported.
Islamic State Using Chemical Weapons Against Kurdish Soldiers
The Islamic State is using chemical weapons against Kurdish forces in clashes in Northeast Syria, according to several Kurdish media outlets.
Nuclear Talks with Iran Likely to be Extended Past July 20
Diplomats said a deal with Iran concerning its nuclear program will not be completed by the July 20, the six-month interim deadline, and that “significant gaps” remain.
U.S. and E.U. Place New Sanctions on Russia
President Barack Obama imposed new sanctions against several Russian banks, energy and defense firms, in an effort to stop alleged Russian support of separatists in Ukraine.
Russia to Reopen Lourdes Spy Base in Cuba
Russia plans to reopen an electronic listening post in Cuba that was used during the Cold War, the BBC reported.
Russia Considers ‘Surgical Strikes’ Against Ukraine
Russia is considering ‘surgical retaliatory strikes’ after a Russian citizen was killed over the weekend, RIA Novosti reported.
Islamic State Takes Control of Another Syrian City
The Islamic State (IS) seized control of the city of Deir ez-Zor, the sixth largest city in Syria, when rival jihadist groups, Jabhat al-Nursa and Ahrar al-Sham, withdrew their forces. They now control nearly 100 percent of the Deir Ez-zor province.
Ebola Outbreak Worst on Record
The recent Ebola outbreak is the worst on record as its reached into the capitals of three countries in West Africa.
Ukraine Says Russian Building its Troops Along its Border
Ukraine accused Russia of building up its troops along its border and said Russian Army officers joined separatists fighting against government troops.
Libya’s Largest Airport Came Under Rocket Attack
Tripoli’s International Airport was forced to close and came under fresh rocket attacks by a Libyan militia group Monday night. At least one person died, and 12 planes were damaged.
Typhoon Heads for Philippines
Typhoon Rammasun, packing winds of 75 mph with gusts to over 90 mph, is expected to hit the Philippines later today.
BRICS to Launch Its Version of the World Bank
Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — the BRICS nations — will launch their own version of the World Bank this week.
Deadline for Iranian Nuclear Deal Close to Expiring; Netanyahu Warns West
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned any nuclear deal leaving Iran the capability to enrich uranium would be “catastrophic,” as significant gaps remain with a six-month interim deal with Iran expires on July 20.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters Try to Enter Synagogues in Paris
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters tried to force their way into two synagogues in Paris as police tried to quell the riots.
U.S. Military Warns ‘Islamic State’ Targeting Baghdad Airport
The U.S. military expects the Islamic State to target Baghdad International Airport in the next weeks, trying to cut off Iraq’s lifeline of military aid flowing to Iraq.
6.5 Earthquake Strikes Japan Near Fukushima: Residents Warned to ‘Leave the Coast Immediately’
A powerful 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Japan and triggered a tsunami warning near the site of the Fukushima nuclear power facility — the epicenter of a nuclear crisis following a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Islamic State Seized Radioactive Material in Iraq (Video)
The Islamic State seized radioactive material from a Mosul university when it took control of the city last month it was revealed just days after jihadists captured a former Saddam Hussein chemical weapons factory.
Kerry to Vienna as Nuclear Talk Stall
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will hold a rare face to face meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Vienna to determine Iran’s commitment to reaching a nuclear agreement with the West.
Amid Spying Allegations, Germany Orders CIA Chief Out of Germany
Over fresh allegation of U.S. espionage, Germany ordered the expulsion of the CIA station chief in Berlin to leave the country on Thursday.