Posts Tagged ‘fireball’

Syrian Army recaptures Palmyra: Marks the beginning of the collapse of Islamic State

     Syrian government forces have retaken the city of Palmyra from Islamic State, a military source told RT. “Our troops have established full control of the town and are chasing the remainder of the retreating gangs of Islamic State terrorists,” the Syrian army’s command said in a statement, as quoted by TASS. An army source […]

SOTT Exclusive: Syrian ceasefire bulletin: Israel’s collusion with the moderate terrorists exposed, increase in ceasefire violations

     Yesterday, two more Syrian towns joined the ceasefire agreement, making for a total of 44 who have signed on. The number of armed groups who have signed the truce remains 42, but active negotiations are being held with three more. Consultations have been ongoing with Syrian opposition political parties, religious leaders, and public representatives […]

According to US think tank: NATO’s EU members unable, unprepared to fight Russians

     A report by influential US-based think tank the Atlantic Council says NATO’s European members can’t fight a war against Russia. Earlier, the commander of US European forces said Americans were ready to “fight and win” against Russia. The report, due to be released Friday, was prepared by six senior defense experts, including former NATO […]

Denmark Opens Supermarket Selling Surplus Food

Denmark just took a major step to eliminate food waste by opening their first ever food surplus supermarket. The store called Wefood opened in the capital city Copenhagen and will sell produce at prices 30 to 50 per cent cheaper than normal supermarkets. The Independent reports: Per Bjerre from the NGO behind the market, Folkekirkens Nødhjælp, said: “WeFood […]

Rare eruption of Great Geysir, Iceland’s most famous hot spring

     The Great Geysir, Iceland’s most famous hot spring, which has given the name to geysers all over the world, erupted yesterday. This rare event was captured on camera. Halldóra Eldon, who works at Hótel Geysir was at work when she noticed an unusual amount of steam rising from Geysir. “It was just by chance […]

More schizoid comments from Obama – ‘Russian intervention in Syria is a sign of weakness’

The US President has claimed that Russian involvement in Syria is a sign of weakness and has pressed for regime change in Damascus, brushing aside ongoing peace talks and ignoring steady gains by the Syrian army and Kurdish forces against terrorists. “If somebody’s strong, then you don’t have to send in your army to prop […]

Israelis kill two more Palestinians in West Bank

Two more Palestinians have been shot dead by Israeli forces in the northern part of the occupied West Bank, which raises the day’s overall death toll to five. The Israelis shot dead the pair in central East al-Quds (Jerusalem) late on Sunday just outside the walls of the Israeli-occupied Old City of al-Quds, alleging that they […]

First ever recorded snowfall 300km south of Hanoi, Vietnam

     Snows blanketed Vietnam and Laos the last week of January 2016 breaking hundreds of cold and snow records. SaPa farmers at total crop losses, 9000+ cattle froze to death and Nghe An recorded its first snowfall ever with records stretching back to 1650. Source Article from http://www.sott.net/article/311473-First-ever-recorded-snowfall-300km-south-of-Hanoi-Vietnam

Fireball meteor strikes over Wisconsin and Michigan

     This awesome fireball was filmed by cameras placed at the University of Madison, Wisconsin on February 1, 2016. The fiery space bolide was captured at 6:27 pm. No sounds have been reported yet. But maybe you heard something… Source Article from http://www.sott.net/article/311472-Fireball-meteor-strikes-over-Wisconsin-and-Michigan

Iran discussing South Azadegan with Total

An Iranian oil official said on Saturday that the country has started talks with international contractors from Asia and Europe over the development of phase two of its South Azadegan oil field and that among the companies Iran is negotiating over the projects is France’s Total.  Mahmoud Mar’ashi, the project manager of South Azadegan at […]

Winter storm leaves thousands without power in eastern Canada

     Heavy snowfall has left thousands of people without electricity and Nova Scotia power estimates it could take until midnight before crews are able to restore electricity to many homes in the northern part of the province, many of which have been in the dark since Friday evening. About 51,800 customers were without power at […]

Waterspout filmed in Iskenderun, Turkey

     Tornado / Waterspout in Iskenderun, Hatay, Turkey Source Article from http://www.sott.net/article/309981-Waterspout-filmed-in-Iskenderun-Turkey

Beer Protects the Brain and Prevents Alzheimer’s

Recent research has given us at least one good to drink some brew. The new study has identified a compound in hops known as xanthohumol (or Xn) which has been shown to improve cognitive function and help slow dementia. In other words, the scientists suggest that people who regularly drink beer might be better able to ward off the progression of neurological […]

BEST OF THE WEB: Number of protests across US surged during 2015

     From ‘Black Lives Matter’ to ‘Fight for 15,’ the year of 2015 saw a surge of protests all across the nation. January Protesters around the country kicked off the 2015 with a Black Lives Matter demonstration against police brutality. On New Year’s Eve, about 100 demonstrators gathered at New York City’s iconic Times Square, […]

Unbelievable! Poll finds 30% of GOP voters want to bomb Aladdin, 25% support Muslim internment camps

     Almost one-third of Republican primary voters would support bombing the fictional kingdom of Agrabah, according to a report released by Public Policy Polling on Friday. More than 530 Republican primary voters were polled this week on their support for Republican candidates and foreign policy issues including banning Muslims from entering the US, Japanese internment […]

If Germany makes right decisions the spring of 2016 will see housing boom for refugees

     The issue of whether or not to provide thousands of refugees with permanent accommodation is almost sure to come to the fore in Germany in 2016; if the answer is yes, a construction boom may follow, according to the German news network Deutsche Welle. The coming year will see up to 400,000 refugees look […]

Iran’s biopic Muhammad (PBUH) received well in Sweden

The film was screened in the Swedish capital of Stockholm once for film critics, journalists, and students, and once for the public. The screening sessions were attended by a large number of people, who admired the performances and the use of up-to-date techniques in making the movie. Majidi, who was also in attendance in the […]

Weapons manufacturers celebrate their latest windfall from mass murder and terrorism

     Major defense contractors celebrate mass murder and terrorism, boasting that it is good for their bottom lines. At a Credit Suisse conference in West Palm Beach this week, representatives from major defense contractors spoke to their investors about how well business was going in these times of global war. Representatives from top firms like […]

Rock salt used to contain radioactive waste may not be capable of isolating nuclear waste from groundwater

     Research from The University of Texas at Austin shows that rock salt, used by Germany and the United States as a subsurface container for radioactive waste, might not be as impermeable as thought or as capable of isolating nuclear waste from groundwater in the event that a capsule or storage vessel failed. A team […]

Flooding and ice storms kill 14 over Thanksgiving in US Midwest

     Storms in the US Midwest have claimed at least 14 lives as temperatures plunged below freezing point over the holiday weekend. Tens of thousands of homes have been left without electricity, while driving conditions are treacherous due to icy roads. A wintry storm system that has been moving through parts of the Great Plains […]

Journalist who returned from Islamic State HQ reveals how jihadists can be defeated

     RT spoke to Jurgen Todenhofer, the first Western journalist who was allowed to enter territory controlled by the so-called Islamic State. A year ago, he spent 10 days among the terrorists, also visiting Raqqa, the capital of the self-proclaimed caliphate. To arrange the journey, Todenhofer held Skype discussions with Islamic State (formerly ISIS/ISIL) for […]

Severe thunderstorms bring gigantic hail, flooding rain and a tornado to Argentina

     Severe thunderstorms tore through parts of northern Argentina and southern Brazil Wednesday into early Thursday, dumping damaging hail, flooding rain, even spawning a tornado. Hail up to the size of tennis balls pelted parts of Córdoba and Santa Fe provinces, west and northwest of the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires on Wednesday. Social media […]

Mobilizing Young Americans: Universities Are the Right Place to Demand Change

Finally, events have converged to mobilize our new leaders—young Americans. Who are students but the very women and men who will lead this country spiritually, economically, politically? We press them into college to imbibe progressive ideals, to hone their communication skills, to learn about justice (and injustice), to build enduring personal networks—i.e. to prepare for […]

Characteristic behaviors of highly creative people

     Creativity works in mysterious and often paradoxical ways. Creative thinking is a stable, defining characteristic in some personalities, but it may also change based on situation and context. Inspiration and ideas often arise seemingly out of nowhere and then fail to show up when we most need them, and creative thinking requires complex cognition […]

More Russophobia: Russian sports minister refutes anti-doping agency’s report and will support any investigation into allegations

     All the conclusions in the World Anti-Doping Agency’s report are based on unconfirmed sources and unfounded facts, Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko told RT, adding that the far-fetched report aimed to turn public opinion against Russian athletes. In the exclusive interview to RT, Mutko refuted WADA’s 323-page report which claimed that athletes were encouraged […]

Most powerful explosion since Big Bang detected

     Bathed in bright blue and fluorescent pink light, the galaxy cluster in this image is home to the most powerful explosion since the big bang. What’s more, the explosion is ongoing and has been continuing for the last 100 million years, releasing as much energy as hundreds of millions of gamma ray bursts. The […]

Oregano oil: A powerhouse for the alternative medicine cabinet

     Oregano oil is the ultimate antibiotic. Oregano is a powerful herb with unique healing properties. Did you know that oregano has eight times more antioxidants than apples and three times as much as blueberries? Antioxidants are needed to protect our body against free radical damage. They boost the immune-system naturally. Oregano Oil is the […]

Fireball lights up sky, Twitter in Saskatchewan, Canada

     People in Saskatchewan are talking about a fireball that streaked across Saskatchewan skies last night. It was a Taurid meteor that lit things up and was visible from Saskatoon to the Weyburn area. Skygazers say it’s a particularly good year for the Taurids — so named because they appear to come out of the […]

Before autism had a name

Steve Silberman’s Neurotribes traces the history and evolving definition of autism—and argues for a more nuanced, more empathetic understanding of what it means to be autistic.      “A six-year-old boy,” reported the Times of India, “has been returned to his parents after being in the company of wolves for four and a half years.” In […]

Chinese Jets Fly Over Disputed Waters In Response To U.S. Navy

Chinese J-11 fighter jet China has released photos of armed jets flying over disputed waters of the South China Sea, in response to the U.S. naval presence near the disputed Spratly Islands a few days ago. Chinese military photos show navy planes training with missiles, flying over the disputed South China Sea waters near Vietnam. Photos […]

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