US Bombs Somalia for 54th Time This Year

The US has launched three more airstrikes in Somalia, according to press releases put out by US Africa Command, as the Trump administration continues its record-shattering bombing campaign in the country with virtually no US media coverage. AFRICOM said one strike launched on February 14 targeted al-Shabaab about 90 miles to the south of the […]

Massive Mushroom Cloud 'Test' Blast Rattles Uninformed Residents Outside Jerusalem Late Saturday night, a massive explosion and a bright fireball illuminated the skies over Israel's Beit Shemesh, deeply rattling local residents and setting off rampant speculation in local media and online commentary.  The area lies just 19 miles west of Jerusalem, close enough to be located within Jerusalem District. Curiously, the state-owned Tomer rocket propulsion defense ministry-linked firm subsequently sought clarify that the blast was actually a controlled, pre-planned test and that authorities were notified in advance. However, community members have complained about receiving...