Daily Rapture Ready News: 26 Jan 15 Assad: Israeli strikes in Syria benefit al-Qaida Syria President Bashar Assad has claimed Israel is perpetrating attacks in the war-torn country in order to bolster radical Islamist forces that seek to topple his regime. Egypt: Protests marking uprising leave 18 dead At least 18 people have been killed in clashes between police and protesters across Egypt, officials said. Three police cadets were among the dead, and dozens of protesters were also injured, the officials said. Boko Haram attacks key Nigerian city of Maiduguri Nigerian Islamist Boko Haram fighters have attacked the strategically important north-eastern city of Maiduguri, with dozens reported dead. Earlier on Sunday they captured the north-eastern town of Monguno. The BBCs Will Ross in Lagos says that with the insurgents gaining ground, Maiduguri is increasingly at risk. Rebels press Ukraine offensive, Obama promises steps against Russian-backed aggression Pro-Moscow rebels, backed by what NATO says is the open participation of Russian troops, pressed on with their offensive on Sunday after restarting the war in eastern Ukraine with the first all-out assault since a truce five months ago. Greek leftist leader Tsipras claims victory over austerity Greek leftist leader Alexis Tsipras promised on Sunday that five years of austerity, humiliation and suffering imposed by international creditors were over after his Syriza party swept to victory in a snap election on Sunday. Irans foreign minister summoned to parliament over walk with Kerry Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to appear before parliament following controversy over a promenade with his American counterpart during intense nuclear negotiations in Geneva, state media reported on Sunday. 25 Jan 15 White House going nuclear on Netanyahu Thou shall not cross Dear Leader. With their gutter sniping failing to stop Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s planned March speech before Congress, White House aides are unloading their full arsenal of bile. New report on anti-Semitism finds France is most dangerous country for Jews A report on anti-Semitism presented on Sunday to the government found that France was the most dangerous country for Jews in the world in 2014. During the past year, levels of anti-Semitism and violence against Jews in France reached new records... USGS: 4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded Near Oklahoma State Line The earthquake struck at approximately 3:36 a.m. Its epicenter was located five miles south of Caldwell, 31 miles west southwest of Arkansas City, and 32 miles west northwest of Ponca City, Oklahoma at a depth of about 2 and a half miles. Report notes 400% rise in anti-Semitic incidents during Gaza war The cabinet will discuss Sunday a report pointing to a worrying rise in worldwide anti-Semitism in 2014, including a sharp increase in attacks against Jews. According to the report, there was a 400 percent rise in anti-Semitic incidents during July and August 2014 - likely due to Operation Protective Edge - compared to the same time the previous year. Video Appears to Show Decapitated Body of a Japanese Hostage of ISIS Japan’s prime minister expressed outrage on Sunday at an image released Saturday that appeared to show the decapitated body of one of two Japanese hostages captured by Islamic State militants, and President Obama condemned what he called a “brutal murder.” The kidnappers had threatened to kill the men if a Friday deadline passed for a $200 million ransom from Japan. Rockets kill 30 in Mariupol as rebels launch offensive A series of rocket attacks has left 30 people dead and many more injured in the city of Mariupol in east Ukraine. Ukraine blamed pro-Russia rebels, but the separatists said Ukrainian forces were behind the attacks. East Ukraines main rebel leader claimed he had begun an offensive against Mariupol, but later said he will not storm the city. Two US airliners searched at Atlanta after bomb threats Airport spokesman Reese McCranie said the threats were received against Delta and Southwest flights coming from Portland and Milwaukee respectively. He said both planes had landed safely and had been evacuated. Two US fighter jets escorted the planes into the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The airport later said no bombs were found. Libyas Ansar confirms chiefs death Libyan Islamist group Ansar al-Sharia has confirmed that its leader Mohammad al-Zahawi has died. In a statement, the group said we mourn the death of the emir, without giving further details. California bars judges from belonging to Boy Scouts Californias Supreme Court voted to prohibit state judges from belonging to the Boy Scouts on grounds that the group discriminates against gays. The court said its seven justices unanimously voted to heed a recommendation by its ethics advisory committee barring judges affiliation with the organization. Power breakdown plunges Pakistan into darkness Pakistan was plunged into darkness after a breakdown of a key power transmission line in the southern part of the country early Sunday, another blinding reminder of the countrys crippling energy crisis. Greek leftists Syriza aim for historic election win Greeks vote on Sunday in a historic election expected to bring in a government led by the leftwing Syriza party, which has promised to take on international lenders and roll back painful austerity measures imposed during years of economic crisis. Japan condemns apparent Islamic State execution, demands hostage release Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called the apparent killing of a Japanese captive by Islamic State militants outrageous and impermissible, and again called for the release of a Japanese journalist being held by the group. QE…D: Why Printing Money will end badly for the US You may have heard the news, the European Central Bank have started up the printing press. They are soon to print upwards of €60 Billion a month. The crowds of economic pundits have collectively cheered. Europe stands to enjoy significant near term benefits, but at what cost? Iran FM in rare Saudi visit after kings death Irans foreign minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday for a rare visit to the regional rival, bringing condolences after the death of King Abdullah, television pictures showed.
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