Self-styled Utah prophet gets additional 15-year prison term - AP
The AP reports: "A self-styled prophet who led a doomsday cult and secretly married
young girls because of his beliefs in polygamy and has already been
sentenced to 26 years in prison has been given a 15-year term following
another guilty plea. [...] Prosecutors say Shaffer led a group called
the Knights of the Crystal Blade based on arcane Mormon ideas long
abandoned by the mainstream church."
Comment: It's been a while since we noted a news report about a doomsday cult. This news report does not offer many details about the beliefs of the cult other than their belief in child marriage. It will be interesting to look for other reports to see if we can find more about the doomsday focus. Like most modern cults, it's never about what they say it is, it's just about sex and power.
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
Final Kingdom
EU leaders agree on screening centers to ease migrant crisis - UPI.com
UPI reports: "EU leaders struck the agreement at their summit in Belgium overnight Thursday. The conference is geared toward Britain's departure from the 28-nation bloc, but immigration became a chief subject as leaders addressed a controversial new screening plan for immigrants. [...] Under the agreement, the locations of the screening centers will be in countries where migrants first arrive, but it's not yet clear which countries will host the centers. Nations in northern Africa were previously mentioned as possible sites."
Comment: The EU is now on a path toward greater affiliation, involvement and/or control over Northern Africa and the Mideast, mirroring the borders of the old Roman Empire. Sure, a few processing centers is not a big deal, but you know how these things grow, they expand organically. As relationship with the host countries deepen, workers are hired, structures are built, money flows, processes and procedures replicated across the region, all the European specifications. Eventually the EU may find it expedient to offer some kind of association agreement or path to accession for the countries involved. It reminds me of Sarkozy's defunct idea for a Union of the Mediterranean. Perhaps that old idea will be new again.
UPI reports: "EU leaders struck the agreement at their summit in Belgium overnight Thursday. The conference is geared toward Britain's departure from the 28-nation bloc, but immigration became a chief subject as leaders addressed a controversial new screening plan for immigrants. [...] Under the agreement, the locations of the screening centers will be in countries where migrants first arrive, but it's not yet clear which countries will host the centers. Nations in northern Africa were previously mentioned as possible sites."
Comment: The EU is now on a path toward greater affiliation, involvement and/or control over Northern Africa and the Mideast, mirroring the borders of the old Roman Empire. Sure, a few processing centers is not a big deal, but you know how these things grow, they expand organically. As relationship with the host countries deepen, workers are hired, structures are built, money flows, processes and procedures replicated across the region, all the European specifications. Eventually the EU may find it expedient to offer some kind of association agreement or path to accession for the countries involved. It reminds me of Sarkozy's defunct idea for a Union of the Mediterranean. Perhaps that old idea will be new again.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Rumors of War - Persia
Iran reopens uranium feedstock plant in preparation to boost enrichment - Reuters
Reuters reports: "Iran has reopened a nuclear plant idle for nine years, its atomic energy agency (AEOI) said on Wednesday, as Tehran prepares to increase uranium enrichment capacity if a nuclear deal with world powers falls apart after the U.S. withdrawal. [...] Under the deal, Iran restricted its enrichment programme to ease concerns it could not be put to developing nuclear weapons and in return won relief from sanctions. European signatories are trying to save the accord [....] However, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the AEOI this month to start preparations to upgrade enrichment capacity in case the European efforts fail."
Comment: This is likely a bargaining chip, part of Iran playing hardball with the European powers, but it signals an Iranian willingness to return to business as usual.
Reuters reports: "Iran has reopened a nuclear plant idle for nine years, its atomic energy agency (AEOI) said on Wednesday, as Tehran prepares to increase uranium enrichment capacity if a nuclear deal with world powers falls apart after the U.S. withdrawal. [...] Under the deal, Iran restricted its enrichment programme to ease concerns it could not be put to developing nuclear weapons and in return won relief from sanctions. European signatories are trying to save the accord [....] However, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ordered the AEOI this month to start preparations to upgrade enrichment capacity in case the European efforts fail."
Comment: This is likely a bargaining chip, part of Iran playing hardball with the European powers, but it signals an Iranian willingness to return to business as usual.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Global Community
Facebook scraps plans to build Internet drones - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Facebook announced it would be scrapping plans to develop its own flying Internet drones, an initiative that started four years ago. In a Tuesday blog post, the social network said work on Project Aquila, which was intended to bring Internet access to remote parts of the world by using gigantic drones running on solar power, would come to an end."
Comment: The dream of one seamless global internet community powered by Facebook and flying drones has come to an end. The report does note that other companies continue to invest in bringing the internet to the far corners of the world that have yet to experience the joys of promoting themselves on social media.
UPI reports: "Facebook announced it would be scrapping plans to develop its own flying Internet drones, an initiative that started four years ago. In a Tuesday blog post, the social network said work on Project Aquila, which was intended to bring Internet access to remote parts of the world by using gigantic drones running on solar power, would come to an end."
Comment: The dream of one seamless global internet community powered by Facebook and flying drones has come to an end. The report does note that other companies continue to invest in bringing the internet to the far corners of the world that have yet to experience the joys of promoting themselves on social media.
Rumors of War
Taiwan holds drills to fend against invasion amid China tensions - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Taiwan held drills simulating the repelling of invading forces on Wednesday, as the country prepared to conduct joint drills with the United States amid rising tensions with China. [...] Taiwan's military is expected to conduct more activities that could anger China, including plans to take part in U.S. naval exercises in the Solomon Islands in August, according to Taiwanese media."
Comment: Taiwan remains a flashpoint, one that could easily convulse major powers into armed conflict. I'm convinced that China has a long-term plan to annex Taiwan and unless something changes, that would mean war.
UPI reports: "Taiwan held drills simulating the repelling of invading forces on Wednesday, as the country prepared to conduct joint drills with the United States amid rising tensions with China. [...] Taiwan's military is expected to conduct more activities that could anger China, including plans to take part in U.S. naval exercises in the Solomon Islands in August, according to Taiwanese media."
Comment: Taiwan remains a flashpoint, one that could easily convulse major powers into armed conflict. I'm convinced that China has a long-term plan to annex Taiwan and unless something changes, that would mean war.
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Pestilence
WHO: Polio returns to Papua New Guinea after 18 years - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Five years after world leaders aimed to wipe out polio worldwide, the disease has turned up in Papa New Guinea for the first time in nearly two decades, the World Health Organization said. [...] Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease spread from human contact or contaminated food or water. It can affect the brain and spinal cord and cause paralysis."
Comment: That is really sad to see. Hopefully they will get it under control quickly.
UPI reports: "Five years after world leaders aimed to wipe out polio worldwide, the disease has turned up in Papa New Guinea for the first time in nearly two decades, the World Health Organization said. [...] Polio is a crippling and potentially deadly infectious disease spread from human contact or contaminated food or water. It can affect the brain and spinal cord and cause paralysis."
Comment: That is really sad to see. Hopefully they will get it under control quickly.
Monday, June 25, 2018
Covenant With Many
Kushner rips Abbas, says Mideast peace plan due 'soon' - AP
AP reports: "President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser said in an interview published Sunday that the administration will soon present its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, with or without input from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. [...] The interview came out after a weeklong trip around the region by Kushner and Mideast envoy Jason Greenblatt. The team met with leaders of Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the administration’s proposals for a peace deal."
Comment: I find it ironic that the Palestinians think they have a veto if their Arab sponsors sign on to the Trump plan. Of course, we mean the Fatah "faction" that relies on Saudi Arabia and other wealthy Arab donors, the rival Hamas factions relies mostly on Iran, and you know where they stand on the matter of peace with Israel. It's possible to imagine an Israeli peace deal with Fatah in the West Bank, but it's hard to imagine any kind of peace deal with Hamas in Gaza. Hamas has already rejected peace, so there appears to be no deal to be had there.
AP reports: "President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser said in an interview published Sunday that the administration will soon present its Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, with or without input from Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. [...] The interview came out after a weeklong trip around the region by Kushner and Mideast envoy Jason Greenblatt. The team met with leaders of Israel, Jordan, Qatar, Egypt and Saudi Arabia to discuss the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza and the administration’s proposals for a peace deal."
Comment: I find it ironic that the Palestinians think they have a veto if their Arab sponsors sign on to the Trump plan. Of course, we mean the Fatah "faction" that relies on Saudi Arabia and other wealthy Arab donors, the rival Hamas factions relies mostly on Iran, and you know where they stand on the matter of peace with Israel. It's possible to imagine an Israeli peace deal with Fatah in the West Bank, but it's hard to imagine any kind of peace deal with Hamas in Gaza. Hamas has already rejected peace, so there appears to be no deal to be had there.
Roaring Waves
Increase in size, frequency of ocean storms a threat to global fisheries - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Many studies have suggested rising atmospheric and ocean temperatures, as well as a slowdown in atmospheric currents, will inspire more frequent and larger storms, especially ocean and coastal storms. The latest study -- published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change -- showed an uptick in large storms is likely to make fishing more dangerous. Larger storms could also damage fish habitat and disrupt fish breeding grounds."
Comment: Science and Bible prophecy agree, coastal flooding and fearsome storms will be quite damaging to coastal nations and their economies.
UPI reports: "Many studies have suggested rising atmospheric and ocean temperatures, as well as a slowdown in atmospheric currents, will inspire more frequent and larger storms, especially ocean and coastal storms. The latest study -- published Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change -- showed an uptick in large storms is likely to make fishing more dangerous. Larger storms could also damage fish habitat and disrupt fish breeding grounds."
Comment: Science and Bible prophecy agree, coastal flooding and fearsome storms will be quite damaging to coastal nations and their economies.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
War
Taliban, Afghan soldiers clash in first attacks since holiday truce - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Taliban and Afghan soldiers clashed in Western Afghanistan Wednesday, just days after a temporary cease-fire for the Eid holiday ended. Taliban militants killed at least 30 Afghan National Army soldiers and police officers after the group ambushed a reinforcement convoy and stormed bases overnight in Badghis province, officials said."
Comment: How's the war in Afghanistan going? Well, the Taliban are proving to be very resilient.
UPI reports: "Taliban and Afghan soldiers clashed in Western Afghanistan Wednesday, just days after a temporary cease-fire for the Eid holiday ended. Taliban militants killed at least 30 Afghan National Army soldiers and police officers after the group ambushed a reinforcement convoy and stormed bases overnight in Badghis province, officials said."
Comment: How's the war in Afghanistan going? Well, the Taliban are proving to be very resilient.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Rumors of War - Jerusalem Security
Gaza fires 30 rockets into Israeli territory - UPI.com
UPI reports: "The Israel Defense Force said 30 rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza overnight on Tuesday. Seven of the missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system, while three missed their mark and landed on the Gaza Strip, according to the IDF. There were no reports of injuries or damages. The IDF struck 25 targets in Gaza in three seperate operations, including three that occurred before the rocket fire."
Comment: Another fine peace gesture from the Palestinians. Who can doubt their sincere interest in peace with Israel?
UPI reports: "The Israel Defense Force said 30 rockets were fired into Israel from Gaza overnight on Tuesday. Seven of the missiles were intercepted by the Iron Dome anti-missile system, while three missed their mark and landed on the Gaza Strip, according to the IDF. There were no reports of injuries or damages. The IDF struck 25 targets in Gaza in three seperate operations, including three that occurred before the rocket fire."
Comment: Another fine peace gesture from the Palestinians. Who can doubt their sincere interest in peace with Israel?
Monday, June 18, 2018
Earthquakes
Strong quake near Osaka, Japan, kills 4, knocks over walls - AP
AP reports: "Residents in western Japan were cleaning up debris Monday evening after a powerful earthquake hit the area around Osaka, the country’s second-largest city, killing four people and injuring hundreds while knocking over walls and setting off fires. The magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck the area early Monday damaged buildings and left many homes without water or gas. The quake also grounded flights in and out of Osaka and paralyzed traffic and commuter trains most of the day."
Comment: Weren't we just talking about the ring of fire getting more active. Japan is a part of that seismically active region and accustomed to earthquakes. They have very stringent building codes because of it, so it's not surprising to find older structures impacted more than the modern buildings.
AP reports: "Residents in western Japan were cleaning up debris Monday evening after a powerful earthquake hit the area around Osaka, the country’s second-largest city, killing four people and injuring hundreds while knocking over walls and setting off fires. The magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck the area early Monday damaged buildings and left many homes without water or gas. The quake also grounded flights in and out of Osaka and paralyzed traffic and commuter trains most of the day."
Comment: Weren't we just talking about the ring of fire getting more active. Japan is a part of that seismically active region and accustomed to earthquakes. They have very stringent building codes because of it, so it's not surprising to find older structures impacted more than the modern buildings.
Friday, June 15, 2018
Rumors of War
German police search apartments for ricin in anti-terror raids - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Police in Cologne, Germany, searched several apartments in a high-rise complex Friday after finding ricin earlier this week. Authorities found the highly toxic substance in the apartment of Sief Allah H, a 29-year-old Tunisian man, on Tuesday. He is suspected of planning a biological terror attack. There was enough ricin found for up to 1,000 toxic doses. Ricin is 6,000 times more powerful than cyanide and can cause organ failure and death within 36 to 48 hours. The substance can take the form of a powder, a mist, pellet or can be dissolved in water. There is no known antidote."
Comment: Score one for the good guys. That would have been a terrible terrorist attack, glad it was thwarted in time.
UPI reports: "Police in Cologne, Germany, searched several apartments in a high-rise complex Friday after finding ricin earlier this week. Authorities found the highly toxic substance in the apartment of Sief Allah H, a 29-year-old Tunisian man, on Tuesday. He is suspected of planning a biological terror attack. There was enough ricin found for up to 1,000 toxic doses. Ricin is 6,000 times more powerful than cyanide and can cause organ failure and death within 36 to 48 hours. The substance can take the form of a powder, a mist, pellet or can be dissolved in water. There is no known antidote."
Comment: Score one for the good guys. That would have been a terrible terrorist attack, glad it was thwarted in time.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Earthquakes
Earthquake strikes Kilauea volcano summit for fourth day - UPI.com
UPI reports: "A large earthquake struck the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for the fourth day in a row on Thursday morning. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said a small explosion occurred at 3:19 a.m. and produced a lava plume which rose 6,000 feet above sea level. 'This event and many of its precursory earthquakes were felt widely in the Volcano area,' the observatory said."
Comment: The "ring of fire" continues to be quite active.
UPI reports: "A large earthquake struck the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano for the fourth day in a row on Thursday morning. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said a small explosion occurred at 3:19 a.m. and produced a lava plume which rose 6,000 feet above sea level. 'This event and many of its precursory earthquakes were felt widely in the Volcano area,' the observatory said."
Comment: The "ring of fire" continues to be quite active.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Jerusalem Security - Covenant With Many
U.N. General Assembly condemns Israeli violence against Palestinians - UPI.com
UPI reports: "The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning Israel's use of excessive force on Palestinian civilians. The resolution passed by a vote of 120-8 with 45 countries abstaining. A U.S. bid to condemn Hamas, a Palestinian fundamentalist group, for attacks on Israel also received a majority vote in favor -- 62-58 with 42 abstaining -- but the president of the General Assembly rejected it because it didn't have the required two-thirds majority to pass. The resolution is unlikely to lead to any action against Israel because the United States, a close ally of the nation, would veto it."
Comment: While I'm grateful to see the U.S. stand by an ally and for the support of those few countries who voted for Israel, it's sobering to see how easily world opinion is rallied against Israel and in favor of the Palestinians. I was just reading a report the other day about Palestinians sending kites over Israel that are on fire and they land in fields and then burn crops. No mention of that here, just the general impression that the Palestinians are peaceful and gentle people being oppressed by Israel.
UPI reports: "The U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution condemning Israel's use of excessive force on Palestinian civilians. The resolution passed by a vote of 120-8 with 45 countries abstaining. A U.S. bid to condemn Hamas, a Palestinian fundamentalist group, for attacks on Israel also received a majority vote in favor -- 62-58 with 42 abstaining -- but the president of the General Assembly rejected it because it didn't have the required two-thirds majority to pass. The resolution is unlikely to lead to any action against Israel because the United States, a close ally of the nation, would veto it."
Comment: While I'm grateful to see the U.S. stand by an ally and for the support of those few countries who voted for Israel, it's sobering to see how easily world opinion is rallied against Israel and in favor of the Palestinians. I was just reading a report the other day about Palestinians sending kites over Israel that are on fire and they land in fields and then burn crops. No mention of that here, just the general impression that the Palestinians are peaceful and gentle people being oppressed by Israel.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Rumors of War
Bill Richardson: U.S., North Korea statement has ‘no meat on bones’ - UPI.com
UPI reports: "President Donald Trump's negotiations with Kim Jong Un paves the path to diplomacy, but doubts remain among experts whether the joint statement signed Tuesday in Singapore provides a guarantee Pyongyang will comply with U.S. requirements for denuclearization. Bill Richardson, the veteran North Korea negotiator and former governor of New Mexico, said during a phone briefing on Tuesday the summit achieved a personal connection between Trump and Kim. 'We're on a path to diplomacy, rather than military confrontation, an easing of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, because of this historic summit, the personal connection of the two leaders,' the former U.S. envoy to the United Nations said. 'Another positive would be the fact that there's a process starting, a process of continued negotiations.'"
Comment: There is a very good chance that the Korean War is almost over...maybe.
UPI reports: "President Donald Trump's negotiations with Kim Jong Un paves the path to diplomacy, but doubts remain among experts whether the joint statement signed Tuesday in Singapore provides a guarantee Pyongyang will comply with U.S. requirements for denuclearization. Bill Richardson, the veteran North Korea negotiator and former governor of New Mexico, said during a phone briefing on Tuesday the summit achieved a personal connection between Trump and Kim. 'We're on a path to diplomacy, rather than military confrontation, an easing of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, because of this historic summit, the personal connection of the two leaders,' the former U.S. envoy to the United Nations said. 'Another positive would be the fact that there's a process starting, a process of continued negotiations.'"
Comment: There is a very good chance that the Korean War is almost over...maybe.
Monday, June 11, 2018
Ten Kings
G7 leaders defend summit after President Donald Trump disowns free trade communique - UPI.com
UPI reports: "British Prime Minister Theresa May called on the United States Monday to honor agreements that were made at the G7 summit in Canada. The British leader echoed disappointment from other leaders that President Donald Trump first agreed to a communique for 'free, fair and mutually beneficial trade' and the reduction of 'tariff barriers,' but later tweeted he wouldn't endorse the deal. May said Britain will honor the agreement."
Comment: They used to call the American president the "leader of the free world." Did you ever imagine there would be a time when that was no longer true? Strange days indeed. If the U.S. relinquishes the leadership role do you think that maybe this is setting the stage for another leader to take the role?
UPI reports: "British Prime Minister Theresa May called on the United States Monday to honor agreements that were made at the G7 summit in Canada. The British leader echoed disappointment from other leaders that President Donald Trump first agreed to a communique for 'free, fair and mutually beneficial trade' and the reduction of 'tariff barriers,' but later tweeted he wouldn't endorse the deal. May said Britain will honor the agreement."
Comment: They used to call the American president the "leader of the free world." Did you ever imagine there would be a time when that was no longer true? Strange days indeed. If the U.S. relinquishes the leadership role do you think that maybe this is setting the stage for another leader to take the role?
Thursday, June 07, 2018
Rumors of War - Persia
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu pressures Europe to quit Iran deal during trip - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent his three-day trip to
Europe attempting to persuade Germany, France and Britain to quit the
Iran nuclear deal.
Netanyahu, a steadfast opponent of the nuclear deal since it was signed
in 2015, accused Iran of 'trying to conquer' the Middle East with its
military presence in Syria. The Israeli leader also lobbied European
powers to follow the lead of the United States and pull out of the Iran
nuclear accord. [...] Tuesday, Iran announced it would begin plans to
increase the country's uranium enrichment within the terms of the 2015
agreement following Trump's withdrawal from the accord."
Comment: I don't think he made much headway but he certainly gets points for trying.
Comment: I don't think he made much headway but he certainly gets points for trying.
Tuesday, June 05, 2018
Rumors of War - Persia
Iran to prepare uranium enrichment within terms of nuclear deal - UPI.com
UPI reports: "Iranian leader Ali Khamenei ordered his country's atomic organization to notify the United Nations of plans to increase its capacity to produce uranium hexafluoride, a key ingredient for enrichment. [...] the Iranian leader said the increased production would fall within 'the framework provided' by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The announcement comes weeks after the United States withdrew from the accord, an international agreement also approved by China, Russia, Germany, France, Britain and the European Union."
Comment: To say they are increasing enrichment but that it's ok because it's within the scope of the nuclear deal is to underscore exactly why the nuclear deal was flawed. Right?
UPI reports: "Iranian leader Ali Khamenei ordered his country's atomic organization to notify the United Nations of plans to increase its capacity to produce uranium hexafluoride, a key ingredient for enrichment. [...] the Iranian leader said the increased production would fall within 'the framework provided' by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The announcement comes weeks after the United States withdrew from the accord, an international agreement also approved by China, Russia, Germany, France, Britain and the European Union."
Comment: To say they are increasing enrichment but that it's ok because it's within the scope of the nuclear deal is to underscore exactly why the nuclear deal was flawed. Right?
Monday, June 04, 2018
Fearsome Events - Earthquakes
Dozens dead, 1.7M affected by Mount Fuego eruption in Guatemala - UPI.com
UPI reports: "At least 62 people died after the sudden eruption of Guatemala's Mount Fuego, a seismic event that's affecting nearly 2 million people, local authorities said. [...] Thick ash exploded from the top of the 12,000-foot mountain and winds blew ash northwest toward the cities of San Luca, Antigua Guatemala, Alotenango, Chimaltenago and Zaragoza. The country's seismology institute said the eruption of Mount Fuego, Spanish for 'fire mountain,' sent ash and debris nearly 33,000 feet into the air."
Comment: It seems like the Ring of Fire is getting quite active lately.
UPI reports: "At least 62 people died after the sudden eruption of Guatemala's Mount Fuego, a seismic event that's affecting nearly 2 million people, local authorities said. [...] Thick ash exploded from the top of the 12,000-foot mountain and winds blew ash northwest toward the cities of San Luca, Antigua Guatemala, Alotenango, Chimaltenago and Zaragoza. The country's seismology institute said the eruption of Mount Fuego, Spanish for 'fire mountain,' sent ash and debris nearly 33,000 feet into the air."
Comment: It seems like the Ring of Fire is getting quite active lately.
Saturday, June 02, 2018
Rumors of War - Persia - Covenant With Many
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution to offer 'international protection' to Palestinians - UPI.com:
UPI reports: "U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley vetoed a resolution Friday that would have offered 'international protection' for Palestinian civilians. Kuwait introduced the resolution to the U.N. Security Council as a response to recent violent escalations between Palestinians and Israeli security forces on the Gaza Strip. Haley called the resolution 'grossly one-sided' and said it failed to place blame on Hamas for provoking the deadly protests."
Comment: It's nice to see the U.S. strongly backing an ally (for a change) and insisting the the world body recognize the Iranian influence behind the violence in the Gaza Strip.
UPI reports: "U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley vetoed a resolution Friday that would have offered 'international protection' for Palestinian civilians. Kuwait introduced the resolution to the U.N. Security Council as a response to recent violent escalations between Palestinians and Israeli security forces on the Gaza Strip. Haley called the resolution 'grossly one-sided' and said it failed to place blame on Hamas for provoking the deadly protests."
Comment: It's nice to see the U.S. strongly backing an ally (for a change) and insisting the the world body recognize the Iranian influence behind the violence in the Gaza Strip.
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