The Final Hour: November 2015

4.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Oklahomans awake

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake rattled the Sooner State Thursday morning around 3:49 a.m. It was centered in Grant County near Medford, Oklahoma.

It was felt as far east as Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Claremore. There have been no reports of any injury or damage.

After Surprise Visit to Jordan, Ben Carson Wants No Refugees in America

A seemingly compassionate statement posted on Facebook by Republican presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson after his visit, along with his wife, Candy, to a refugee camp in Jordan where Syrian civilians have sought shelter, reiterated the broad Republican position against letting any of them into the US.

Read More: http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/after-surprise-visit-to-jordan-ben-carson-wants-no-refugees-in-america/2015/11/30/

Ebola patients turned away from regional hospital due to bed shortages

Two patients suspected to be suffering from Ebola have been turned away from a regional hospital because of a shortage of beds.

The two patients, both of whom were showing symptoms of Ebola, were turned away from an East Yorkshire hospital.

Three killed, nine injured in attack on Colorado abortion clinic

A gunman stormed a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Colorado Springs on Friday and opened fire with a rifle in an attack that left three people dead and nine others injured, authorities said.

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http://news.yahoo.com/least-nine-injured-gunman-colorado-abortion-clinic-000011516.html

Saudi Arabia executions: Kingdom to behead 50 men convicted of terrorism offences despite threat of Shia revolt

Saudi authorities appear set in the next few days to carry out a series of beheadings across the country of more than 50 men convicted of terrorism offences. Among those facing execution are three young men who were juveniles when they were arrested.
Saudi authorities appear set in the next few days to carry out a series of beheadings across the country of more than 50 men convicted of terrorism offences. Among those facing execution are three young men who were juveniles when they were arrested.

Read More: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-executions-kingdom-to-behead-50-men-convicted-of-terrorism-offences-despite-threat-of-a6750631.html

Read More: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-executions-kingdom-to-behead-50-men-convicted-of-terrorism-offences-despite-threat-of-a6750631.html

Erdogan says he wants to meet Putin 'face to face' at climate summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday he wanted to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the climate summit in Paris after the downing of a Russian warplane.

"I would like to meet him face to face on Monday," Erdogan said. But he said Ankara did not deliberately down the plane and dismissed Putin's criticism of the incident as "unacceptable".

Read More: http://www.israelnationalnews.com/News/Flash.aspx/343779#.VlhtodKrSik

Moderate earthquake rumbles off Oregon coast

A moderate earthquake has struck off the coast of southern Oregon. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 4.4 temblor struck at 11:36 p.m. Wednesday and was centered about 170 miles west of Coos Bay and six miles beneath the seabed.

Read More: http://www.dailyastorian.com/moderate-earthquake-rumbles-off-oregon-coast-da-ap-webfeeds-news-northwest889a5da9437848c8b47d35a3f88b795d

Islamic State Radicalizes ‘Thousands’ in United States

The Islamic State has likely radicalized thousands of people in the United States, according to a new report... “Based on the evidence available, the number of ISIS supporters in the United States measures in the thousands, rather than hundreds,”...“Whether ISIS will launch an attack on the scale of the Paris attack is unknown, but it is clear that the United States is a primary target...

Read More: http://freebeacon.com/national-security/islamic-state-radicalizes-thousands-in-united-states/

PETA Gets Sued For Stealing, Then Murdering, A Family Dog

The family captured video on their home surveillance system of two PETA employees, Victoria Carey and Jennifer Woods chasing Maya down, taking her off the family’s porch and shoving the dog into a white van. PETA admitted four months later it euthanized Maya later that day.

Read More: http://dailycaller.com/2015/11/25/peta-sued-steal-kill-family-dog/

Tsipras meets Netanyahu in Jerusalem

The leaders of Greece and Israel agreed on Wednesday to seek tangible ways to strengthen ties between the two countries and to bring Cyprus into their discussions, particularly regarding energy issues.

Read More: http://neoskosmos.com/news/en/tsipras-netanyahu-meeting-in-jerusalem-cyprus-issue-economy

End of the Euro: Juncker FINALLY admits migrant crisis could spark end of single currency

Mr Juncker, head of the European Commission, said Europe’s single currency will be jeopardised if its Schengen passport-free travel zone unravels due to countries reintroducing border controls to keep refugees out.

Read More: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/622226/Migrant-crisis-spark-end-euro-warns-Juncker

Britain to plunge into Arctic FREEZE as TWO FEET of snow set to fall THIS WEEKEND

A bitter blast from the north will send thermometers plummeting by around 8C this weekend heralding a cold and stormy run up to Christmas.

With just under a month to go, some forecasters say there is a chance of snow on the big day as winter tightens its grip.

Russia targets Turkish economy in retaliation for downing of warplane

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday called for tough sanctions against Turkey that could bite into more than $30 billion in trade ties between the two countries, as police here began seizing Turkish products and deporting Turkish businessmen.

Read More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/russia-targets-turkish-economy-in-retaliation-for-downing-of-warplane/2015/11/26/b0fb7fac-9433-11e5-a2d6-f57908580b1f_story.html

France, Italy support 'global agreement' with Turkey

French President Francois Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi said Thursday their countries support a "global agreement" with Turkey on the refugee crisis and a broader coalition to destroy ISIL.

Read More: http://www.worldbulletin.net/todays-news/166742/france-italy-support-global-agreement-with-turkey

Warning: If You Live Anywhere Near Chicago, Brace Yourself For Massive Rioting

But the situation in Chicago is potentially even more volatile what we witnessed in either Ferguson or Baltimore. More than a million African-Americans live in the Chicago metropolitan area, and the crime rate in the city has already been skyrocketing. In fact, it is being projected that Chicago’s murder rate will increase by 20 percent in 2015. This is a city that is always living on the edge of chaos, and now the video of Laquan McDonald’s death could be the spark that sets Chicago ablaze.

Read More: http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/warning-if-you-live-anywhere-near-chicago-brace-yourself-for-massive-rioting

Newborn baby discovered in New York church’s nativity scene

The custodian on duty at the Holy Child of Jesus Church in New York this week beheld a scene straight out of Scripture. Hearing the sound of a baby’s cry, he found a newborn wrapped in towels lying inside, of all places, the wooden manger of the church’s nativity scene.

Read More: http://www.pressherald.com/2015/11/25/newborn-baby-discovered-in-new-york-churchs-nativity-scene/

Brussels Schools Reopen, Maximum Threat Alert Still in Place

After a four-day shutdown prompted by a threat alert across Brussels, schools are reopening their doors with the help of beefed up security, including police armed with machine guns.

Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/11/25/world/europe/ap-eu-brussels-lockdown.html

Chicago protesters confront police, shut down interstate after release of Laquan McDonald video

Hundreds of protesters flooded streets overnight after a white police officer who fatally shot a black teenager last year was charged with first-degree murder on Tuesday and a graphic video of the killing was released.

Read More: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/25/chicago-protesters-confront-police-shut-down-interstate-after-release-of-laquan-mcdonald-video/

US Manufacturing Growth Hits 25-month Low

Growth in America’s manufacturing sector has unexpectedly fallen to a two-year low this month. Markit’s US flash PMI index has dropped to 52.6 in November, a hefty fall compared to October’s 54.1. It’s the weakest reading since October 2013 (but still over the 50-point mark separating expansion from contraction).

Read More: http://www.newsmax.com/Finance/Economy/Manufacturing-PMI-markit-economy/2015/11/24/id/703362/?ns_mail_uid=612513&ns_mail_job=1644259_11242015&s=al&dkt_nbr=1harkfcf

Pope Francis due in Kenya at start of African tour

Pope Francis is due in Kenya at the start of a three-nation African tour - his first to the continent as pontiff. Thousands are expected to line the streets of the capital, Nairobi, to welcome him for his three-day stay. An atheist group says it will challenge in court a government decision to declare Thursday a holiday in honour of the pontiff, local media reports.

Read More: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-34919313

Iranian Hackers Attack State Dept. via Social Media Accounts

...American officials and private security groups say they see a surge in sophisticated computer espionage by Iran, culminating in a series of cyberattacks against State Department officials over the past month. ...For Iran, cyberespionage...is becoming a tool to seek the kind of influence that some hard-liners in Iran may have hoped its nuclear program would eventually provide.

Read More: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/25/world/middleeast/iran-hackers-cyberespionage-state-department-social-media.html?_r=1

Major 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Peru-Brazil Border

A major 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck near the Peru-Brazil border Tuesday night, rumbling some 600 kilometers below the surface. The deep tremor shook a sparsely populated area near Iberia, Peru, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Reports of damage or injuries were not readily available, and no tsunami was expected from the event.

Read More: http://www.weather.com/news/news/major-peru-brazil-border-earthquake

SUNRISE COMET CATALINA

Discovered in 2013 by the Catalina Sky Survey, Comet Catalina (C/2013 US10) is making a one-time trip through the inner solar system. It swung around the sun on Nov. 15th and is now emerging in the dawn skies of the northern hemisphere.

Read More: http://www.spaceweather.com/

Moscow to deploy S-400 defense missile system to Khmeimim airbase in Syria

The Russian Air Force base in Latakia will be reinforced with S-400 SAM system, which will soon be deployed there, Russia's Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Wednesday.

Read More: https://www.rt.com/news/323379-s400-russia-syria-airbase/

Stonehenge-Like Structure Leaves Archaeologists in Israel Baffled

When asked by Breaking Israel News about Gilgal Refaim and a possible Biblical connection to the site known as the “pile of stones” referred to in the Bible (Genesis 31:51) by Laban as Jegar-sahadutha and by Jacob as Galeed, Moskoff agreed that there was value in the connection.

Read More: https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/54551/stonehenge-like-structure-leaves-archaeologists-israel-baffled-jerusalem/#RPBQDqr13tw624rI.97

U.S. Defense probed for cooking ISIS intel

Obama’s top military officials are the subject of an expanded investigation into intelligence reports that were possibly doctored to paint a rosy picture of progress made in rooting out ISIS positions in Syria and Iraq. At issue is whether analysts at Central Command, which oversees U.S. Department of Defense operations in the Middle East, altered assessments of the campaign against ISIS....

Read More: http://www.wnd.com/2015/11/did-u-s-fake-intel-on-real-isis-threat/?cat_orig=world

Russia jet SHOT DOWN: Turkey to face 'consequences' as Putin calls act 'stab in back'

Mr Putin said the pilots did not threaten anyone and the incident will have "serious consequences" for Turkish-Russian relations as he called it a "stab in the back". The president added: "Large amounts of oil from militants go to and through Turkey."

Read More: http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/621613/Turkey-shoots-jet-airspace

United Nations plans require biometric identification and birth registration for all humans on Earth

Most Americans are too busy to pay attention to the United Nations, let alone the actions of their own government. This is unfortunate considering the fact that the place is run by representatives of vile, authoritarian regimes that are always looking for ways to control their respective populations as well as those of other countries.

Read More: http://www.naturalnews.com/052061_biometric_identification_United_Nations_global_elite.html#

Turkish F-16 jets shoot down Russian warplane near Syrian border

Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian warplane near the Syrian border on Tuesday after repeated warnings over air space violations, but Moscow said it could prove the jet had not left Syrian air space. It was the first time a NATO member's armed forces have downed a Russian or Soviet military aircraft since the 1950s and Russian and Turkish assets fell on fears of an escalation between the former Cold War enemies.

Read More: http://www.jpost.com/Middle-East/Turkish-official-Turkish-F16s-shoot-down-warplane-after-it-violated-airspace-435169

China ‘cloning factory’ to produce cattle, racehorses and pets

The world’s biggest animal “cloning factory” is due to open in China, producing one million calves a year, sniffer dogs and even genetic copies of the family pet. The £21 million “commercial” facility will edge the controversial science “closer to mainstream acceptance”, Chinese media said, following the development of a technique which began when Dolly the sheep became the first cloned mammal...in 1996.

Read More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/12013158/China-cloning-factory-to-produce-cattle-racehorses-and-pets.html

Planned Parenthood sues Texas over threat to cut Medicaid funding

Planned Parenthood, other women's health providers...sued Texas on Monday, seeking to halt its threatened cut in Medicaid funding... The suit filed in federal court in Austin comes as Texas and several other Republican-controlled states try to cut funding for Planned Parenthood after an anti-abortion group released videos it said showed Planned Parenthood officials negotiating prices for fetal tissues from abortions it performs.

Read More: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/11/23/us-texas-abortion-idUSKBN0TC2CD20151123#b3AlMS5xLAy2rS2T.97

Geological Discovery Proving Source of Earth’s Water Amazingly Similar to Biblical Account of Creation

Scientists have struggled for years trying to understand the source of Earth’s oceans and the planet’s water. Until recently, the prevailing scientific theory held that icy comets hit the Earth while it was still forming. A discovery last year by geologists seems to prove that the real source of the earth’s water is from deep underground, amazingly similar to the Bible’s account of creation, which described waters below and waters above (Genesis 1:7).

Read More: https://www.breakingisraelnews.com/54514/geological-discovery-proving-source-earths-water-amazingly-similar-biblical-account-creation-health-and-science/#5qxusClImZipBV2Y.97

Some 16 people taken to hospital after New Orleans shooting: local TV

At least 16 people were taken to the hospital after a shooting at a playground in New Orleans, a local TV station reported on Sunday, citing police. WWL TV said the shooting occurred while about 500 people were at Bunny Friend playground for the making of a music video.

Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/16-people-taken-hospital-orleans-shooting-local-tv-024848904.html

Myanmar landslide: 'Many missing' at Kachin jade mine

Many people are still missing after a massive landslide at a jade mine in Myanmar's northern Kachin state. At least 104 bodies have now been recovered, with some estimates saying more than 100 people are still missing. The incident happened in Hpakant on Saturday when a huge amount of mining debris collapsed, engulfing the homes of some miners.

Read More: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34897271

Europe recession 'could be permanent', think tank warns

The IPPR's latest report pointed to the high level of unemployment and underemployment across Europe and said the chances of these becoming entrenched is "deeply alarming".

It said there was 10% unemployment and a 5% underemployment rate in Europe.

The UK's main problem was low productivity, the IPPR said.

Britain to dedicate 10,000 elite troops to fight ISIS terror threat amid fears of decade-long campaign

Two new 5,000-strong strike forces will be formed to take on Islamic State terrorists, David Cameron announces today. He will put £12billion aside to create our fastest-ever rapid reaction troops as fears grow of a 10-year campaign. New military hardware is “vital” at a time “when the threats to our country are growing”, Cameron said...

Read More: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/britain-dedicate-10000-elite-troops-6881581

Last Jewish family in Aleppo flee for Israel

It took a knock on the door in the dead of night and a hair-raising journey through territory held by al-Qaeda militants to end 3,000 years of Jewish history in northern Syria. The last Jewish family in the city of Aleppo was taken across the border to safety in Turkey last month with the help of an Israeli-American businessman and moderate rebels with the Free Syrian Army.

Read More: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/syria/12010575/Last-Jewish-family-in-Aleppo-flee-for-Israel.html

Iran says US reporter Jason Rezaian sentenced to jail

Tehran - Iran on Sunday confirmed that it had sentenced Iranian-American Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian to an unspecified prison term following his conviction last month on charges including espionage.

Read More: http://news.yahoo.com/iran-says-us-reporter-jason-rezaian-sentenced-prison-130658548.html#

Western Kansas experiences tornadoes, blizzard, earthquake in matter of days

Many of us got a powerful wake up call at 1:42 this morning when an earthquake in Oklahoma shook us awake! It had dozens of people calling 911. The quake that measured a magnitude 4.7 was centered near Cherokee, Oklahoma. And we weren’t the only ones to feel it. In fact, it was so powerful that it could be felt more than 950 miles to the west in Tucson, Arizona.

Read More: http://ksn.com/2015/11/19/western-kansas-experiences-tornadoes-blizzard-earthquake-in-matter-of-days/