Egypt’s military hit by major ISIL attack in the Sinai

Egypt’s military hit by major ISIL attack in the Sinai

by WorldTribune Staff, November 29, 2016 Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) jihadists used 4-wheel drive vehicles rigged with explosives to attack a North Sinai checkpoint on Nov. 24, killing at least 12 Egyptian soldiers. “A number of caliphate soldiers attacked a checkpoint belonging to the apostate Egyptian army in the Sabeel village, southwest […]

Egypt eyes crocodile exports as solution to fiscal woes

Egypt eyes crocodile exports as solution to fiscal woes

by WorldTribune Staff, November 29, 2016 Crocodiles have been roaming Egypt for millions of years. Cairo’s leaders figured it was about time they cashed in on it. Egyptian Environment Minister Khalid Fahmi outlined a plan to export crocodiles as a new source of foreign currency for a country whose tourist industry has suffered after major […]

‘Sanctuary California’ could be bankrupted were Trump to block federal funding

‘Sanctuary California’ could be bankrupted were Trump to block federal funding

by WorldTribune Staff, November 28, 2016 As the nation’s largest recipient of federal funds, “Sanctuary California” could face bankruptcy if President-elect Donald Trump pulls billions in federal funding over the state’s refusal to comply with immigration laws. The federal government provided 37 percent ($93.6 billion) of California’s $252.5 billion in total estimated government spending for […]

Qatar warns blockade of Gaza could spur ISIL recruitment

Qatar warns blockade of Gaza could spur ISIL recruitment

by WorldTribune Staff, November 28, 2016 Israel’s naval blockade and internal tension between Palestinian factions could make the Gaza Strip an easy “launching pad” for recruiters from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), a Qatari official said. Foreign minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani said in an interview in Doha on Nov. 27 that […]

Light-hearted Brexit champ Farage describes heavy threats from intolerant Left

Light-hearted Brexit champ Farage describes heavy threats from intolerant Left

by WorldTribune Staff, November 27, 2016 British Independence Party leader and Brexit champion Nigel Farage “can’t go anywhere” these days without being physically threatened by angry leftists. The 52-year-old father of four, whose family was chased out of a pub and had their car attacked by protesters last year, said the “aggro” had become worse […]

Iraq’s parliament grants legal status to Shi’ite militias

Iraq’s parliament grants legal status to Shi’ite militias

by WorldTribune Staff, November 27, 2016 In a move that was boycotted by Sunni lawmakers, Iraq’s parliament has granted legal status to Shi’ite militias. The legislation guarantees militias from the Iran-backed Popular Mobilization Forces the right to keep their “identity and character as long as that does not threaten Iraqi national security.” The new law […]

Bernie Sanders to election-obsessed reporter: Get a life

Bernie Sanders to election-obsessed reporter: Get a life

by WorldTribune Staff, November 27, 2016 Even Bernie Sanders gets it. The socialist senator and 2016 presidential candidate blew up at a reporter who asked a familiar question. The boiling point for Sanders was reached when he was asked about who he thought would run for president in 2020. “This is incredible,” Sanders shot back. […]

Conservative group calls for boycott of Target stores

Conservative group calls for boycott of Target stores

by WorldTribune Staff, November 25, 2016 The conservative group 2ndVote has launched a campaign to boycott Target over its policy of allowing customers to use the bathroom of their gender identity. Target announced the new policy in April for customers and employees at its locations. At the time, the American Family Association launched a petition to boycott the […]

New massive offshore gas field could make Egypt self-sufficient

New massive offshore gas field could make Egypt self-sufficient

by WorldTribune Staff, November 24, 2016 A major offshore discovery could lead Egypt to fully supply itself with natural gas by 2021. Deposits in the massive offshore Zohr field in the southeast Mediterranean are estimated at 30 trillion cubic feet, which would provide Egypt with 10 years’ worth of natural gas, industry analysts say. The […]