North Korea leader tells military to be ready to use nuclear weapons at any time

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ceremony to award party and state commendations to nuclear scientists, technicians, soldier-builders, workers and officials for their contribution to what North Korea said was a successful hydrogen bomb test, at the meeting hall of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) in this undated photo released January 13, 2016. REUTERS/KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a ceremony to award party and state commendations to nuclear scientists, technicians, soldier-builders, workers and officials for their contribution to what North Korea said was a successful hydrogen bomb test, at the meeting hall of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) in this undated photo released January 13, 2016. REUTERS/KCNA

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Malaysia revives indefinite jail raising fears of repression

In this Feb 10, 2015 photo, Malaysian police stands guard during a protest for the Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim outside the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Malaysian government says a new law “Prevention of Terrorism Act,” which also allows detention without trial, is aimed at curbing Islamic militancy amid fears that the Islamic State group in the Middle East could be spreading its tentacles to Asian countries with Muslim populations like Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, India and Pakistan to find recruits. (AP Photo/Joshua Paul)

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I’m Back!

Back at home

Commentary By:  Gordon King

After returning home from a long journey I am a little tired.  However, I am also ready to start blogging once again.

My trip went well under the circumstances.  It was nice to visit with friends and family, and to pay my respects and honor to my father.  Only by the grace of God and through His power and strength was I able to keep it all together and do what I had to do.

I pray that all are well and that the good Lord blesses you all with His peace, comfort, strength, and courage.  Amen

Europol chief: foiling every attack is ‘extremely difficult’

The head of the European police agency Europol, Rob Wainwright, right, answers questions during an interview in The Hague, Netherlands, Friday, Jan. 16, 2015. French and German authorities arrested at least 12 people Friday suspected of links to the Islamic State group and a Paris train station was evacuated, with Europe on alert for new potential terrorist attacks. The police raids came the morning after Belgian authorities moved swiftly to pre-empt what they called a major impending attack, killing two suspects in a firefight and arresting a third in a vast anti-terrorism sweep that stretched into the night. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

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Up to three Ebola-infected travelers might fly each month

Health workers bury the body of a woman who is suspected of having died of the Ebola virus on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia, on Monday, October 20. Health officials say the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the deadliest ever. More than 4,000 people have died there, according to the World Health Organization.

Health workers bury the body of a woman who is suspected of having died of the Ebola virus on the outskirts of Monrovia, Liberia, on Monday, October 20. Health officials say the Ebola outbreak in West Africa is the deadliest ever. More than 4,000 people have died there, according to the World Health Organization.

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Aral Sea’s Eastern Basin Has Gone Dry

August 25, 2000. From 2000 to 2014, the Eastern Lobe of the Aral Sea has shrunk and eventually disappeared, as captured by NASA’s Terra satellites. NASA

August 19, 2014. From 2000 to 2014, the Eastern Lobe of the Aral Sea has shrunk and eventually disappeared, as captured by NASA’s Terra satellites.

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