CBC News

The man at the centre of a raid that ended with the seizure of 40 animals and several firearms is defending himself and lashing out at Calgary police for the response, and for the way the situation was portrayed in the media.

“Why didn’t you just come in here if you had a problem? Just come in here if you had a problem, just talk to me,” Fredrick Brokop said Thursday as he toured media around the property he leases.   Continue reading “Man at centre of massive raid on rural Calgary property lashes out at police”

Business Insider – by Alex Lockie

The US has been quietly amassing firepower in the Pacific during a lull in tensions with North Korea, but recent developments on an under-the-radar nuclear weapon suggest preparation for a potential tactical nuclear strike.

The US recently sent B-2 stealth bombers to Guam, where they joined B-1 and B-52s, the other bombers in the US’s fleet.  Continue reading “US stealth bombers in Guam appear to be readying for a tactical nuclear strike on North Korea”

Common Cause

Today, Common Cause filed complaints with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Election Commission (FEC) alleging that the payment of $130,000 to Stephanie Clifford (a.k.a. Stormy Daniels), through an LLC, was an unreported in-kind contribution to President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign committee in violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act. The complaint also asks the agencies to determine whether the payment was made by the Trump Organization or some other corporation or individual, which would additionally make it an illegal in-kind contribution to the campaign. Corporations are prohibited from contributing to federal candidates and individual contributions are limited to $2,700.  Continue reading “DOJ & FEC Complaints Filed Against Trump Campaign for Failure to Report $130K Hush Money Payment”

AWD News

“If Putin wants to survive” he had better do what Israel tells him“.

That’s the word from Ayalet Shaked, the Israeli Minister of Justice, who is famous for having advocated the extermination of Palestinian children (whom she calls “little snakes”) as well as the mothers who bear them.   Continue reading “Israeli Justice Minister threatens Putin’s life! “If Putin wants to survive, he had better do what Israel tells him“”

RT

The US will counter any “threat to America’s democracy experiment” in the world, if necessary with military force, the Pentagon chief threatened. Jim Mattis said Russia and China are potential adversaries for the US.

Unveiling the Trump administration’s new National Defense Strategy, Mattis said the main focus for US defense was competition with resurgent powers Russia and China which, he said, want to impose an authoritarian model of government on other nations.  Continue reading “‘Work with our diplomats or deal with US military’ Mattis warns, unveiling new defense strategy”

Yahoo News

Kissufim (Israel) (AFP) – The Israeli army on Thursday revealed details of a massive underground barrier being built along the border with the Gaza Strip in a bid to neutralise the threat of Palestinian attack tunnels.

Eventually stretching some 65 kilometres (41 miles), the concrete wall will be accompanied by motion sensors designed to detect tunnel digging and is expected to be completed by mid-2019.   Continue reading “Israel unveils details of new underground wall along Gaza Strip”

Bored Panda – by Greta J

Now that Donald Trump is elected, America is almost great again. However, people don’t want it to be just great, they want to make “America Great Britain Again”. Luckily, with the help of Photoshop graphic designer Michal Krauthamer is determined to make this dream come true.

“It’s not about politics,” Michal claims. “It’s about the magic of Photoshop and making you laugh.” Well, we certainly are laughing!

Continue reading “Someone Is Photoshopping Trump’s Face On The Queen, And The Results Are Scary”

Reuters

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese public broadcaster NHK issued a false alarm about a North Korean missile launch on Tuesday, just days after a similar gaffe caused panic in Hawaii, but it managed to correct the error within minutes.

It was not immediately clear what triggered the mistake.

“We are still checking,” an NHK spokesman said.   Continue reading “Days after Hawaii alert gaffe, Japan issues false alarm about a missile launch”

BBC News

An incoming missile alert plunged residents of Hawaii into panic on Saturday morning before it was declared to be false.

Mobile phone users received a message saying: “Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii. Seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill.”

Hawaii Emergency Management Agency later confirmed there was no threat.  Continue reading “Hawaii alert: False missile alert sparks panic”

The National Interest – by Matthew Moss

The U.S. Marine Corps has picked the Heckler & Koch M27 as its new infantry rifle. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert Neller confirmed the selection in an interview with Military.com.

[Heckler and Koch is a German defense manufacturing company]

The new rifle is part of a wider overhaul of the Marines’ infantry gear. Jarheads are also getting new communications equipment, body armor, suppressors and night-vision optics.  Continue reading “The Heckler & Koch M27 Is the Marines New Rifle”

The Hill – by Jacqueline Thomsen

Jared Kushner’s family’s business received a $30 million investment from a major Israeli financial institution shortly before Kushner traveled to the country as part of President Trump’s state visit to Israel in May, The New York Times reported Sunday.

Kushner Companies received about $30 million from Menora Mivtachim, an executive from the company told The Times.

The investment was for Maryland apartment complexes owned by the family business.  Continue reading “Kushner family business got $30M investment from Israeli firm prior to Trump’s state visit: report”

Fox News

With all the recent news stories about nuclear weapons — and the prospect of an intentional or accidental launch — the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plan to educate the public on safety precautions they can take if such an unlikely event occurs.

The CDC plans to hold an online briefing Jan. 16, to inform the public about preparations that have been made on the federal, state and local levels.   Continue reading “CDC to inform public on nuclear safety measures”

CBC News

A Jasper, Alta., woman, infamous for denying the existence of the Holocaust, has been arrested in Germany, according to B’nai Brith Canada.

Monika Schaefer was arrested in Munich earlier this month, B’nai Brith Canada, said in a statement Thursday.

The Canadian-based Jewish rights advocacy group said it is awaiting further details on why Schaefer was arrested. It praised German authorities.   Continue reading “Alberta Holocaust denier reportedly arrested in Germany”

BBC News

The leader of the Freemasons in England has rejected claims the organisation is blocking reform in the police service.

Dave Staples, chief executive of the United Grand Lodge of England, said it was “laughable” to suggest Freemasons were interfering with its culture.

Earlier this week, former leader of the Police Federation Steve White accused Freemasons of preventing women and minority groups from progressing.   Continue reading “Freemasons reject claims they blocked police reforms”

Destroyed by Design.

CBC News

There was a spike in applications for Canadian citizenship after the government relaxed the rules around residency requirements and language proficiency this fall.

Figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship provided to CBC News show there was an average of 3,653 applications a week in the six months before changed were brought in Oct. 11.   Continue reading “Canadian citizenship applications surge after government relaxes language, residency rules”

BBC News

Israel’s transport minister wants to dig a railway tunnel under Jerusalem’s Old City and name a station next to the Western Wall after Donald Trump.

Yisrael Katz said he wanted to honour the US president for his decision to recognise the city as Israel’s capital.

The Western Wall is the holiest site where Jews are permitted to pray.   Continue reading “Jerusalem: Israel plans ‘Trump station’ near Western Wall”

CBC News

Former U.S. secretary of state John Kerry was on the Aga Khan’s private island at the same time as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ill-fated family vacation last Christmas break, CBC News has learned.

After almost a year of opposition attacks, Trudeau was forced to apologize on Wednesday for the way he handled the trip, after the federal ethics watchdog determined he violated some provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act when he vacationed on Bell Island in the Bahamas and took the Aga Khan’s private helicopter to get there.   Continue reading “John Kerry vacationed on Aga Khan’s private island during Trudeau visit”

CBC News

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has apologized for his actions after the federal ethics watchdog found he violated some provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act when he vacationed on a private island owned by the Aga Khan last Christmas season and took a private helicopter to get there.

He also promised to check with the ethics commissioner before booking holidays.   Continue reading “Trudeau ‘sorry’ for violating conflict laws with visits to Aga Khan’s island”