A gas canister exploded in a restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland, doing extensive damage to the restaurant and injuring fifteen people. The canister was said to be attached to a blowtorch that was used to singe crème brûlée.
In other news, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s party has a substantial lead in the final polls before tomorrow’s election in Hungary.
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A Short, Communist History of “McCarthyism”
by Diana West
It was one thing for the Communist Party organ, the Daily Worker, that pre-Twitter roadmap of every zig and zag of Kremlin directives, to have ramped up the information-war against Senator Joseph McCarthy in the early 1950s by turning the name of our greatest anti-communist hero into an epithet mouthed by the Left.
It is quite another for conservatives nearly 70 years later to keep pounding what was, after all, Stalin’s line. It was Stalin’s line not for his health, of course, but for his long war to destroy the USA at home: specifically, to destroy the anti-communist resistance, personified, circa 1950, by the fearless junior senator from Wisconsin. There are many markers attesting to the Kremlin’s mainly unacknowleged ideological victory in this same war, from our own Marxist college campuses, to a numbing list of cultural debasements, to Russian hypersonic missiles, courtesy the seemingly invisible “reset” tech transfer scheme called Skolkovo. To this list of markers I would add the quick-trigger, full-throated conservative chorus against “McCarthyism.”
It seems hard to imagine, but at some point long ago most Americans rejected the Daily Worker and everything it stood for outright — communism, Stalin, subversion, the works. Now, we don’t really know what any of it means (see capture of the US education system, already under communist siege by 1920). Even astute conservative commentators draw a blank on the entire battle that the Daily Worker & ilk very successfully prosecuted against us on our own home front. Manchurian-candidate-style, they go to veritable Marxist slogans for intellectual ammunition, as we see in the selection of best-brightest comments above…
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Delaware: State Gives Middle Eastern Company Control of Port of Wilmington for Next 50 Years
In the first paragraph of this onlinee news article: Gulftainer, a privately-owned UAE-based port operator, has announced that its subsidiary GT USA has inked an agreement with the State of Delaware to operate and develop the Port of Wilmington for 50 years.
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Human Trafficking Website, Backpage, Seized by Federal Agents
The Backpage website — notorious for prostitution and human trafficking — was seized Friday by federal authorities. This action was taken “as part of an enforcement action by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division, with analytical assistance from the Joint Regional Intelligence Center,” according to a notice appearing where the website used to display ads.
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Milo Yiannopoulos is Returning to Cal Poly for Another College Republicans Event
Alt-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos will return to Cal Poly later this month, once again at the invitation of the Cal Poly College Republicans.
Yiannopoulos will speak at Mott Athletic Center at 7 p.m. on April 26; he is set to be joined by conservative YouTube show hosts Austen Fletcher, known online as Fleccas, and Carl Benjamin, known as Sargon of Akkad.
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Sociology Conference Obsesses Over Hatred of Trump
The program for a sociology conference on “Trump America” features numerous crude depictions of President Trump, as well as 32 events discussing Trump.
The Southern Sociological Society aims to promote “the development of sociology as a profession” and “the maintenance of high academic professional and ethical standards,” including “valid and reliable methods and research.”
“Racial Theory, Analysis, and Politics in Trump America” is the title of its 81st annual conference, which runs from April 4-7.
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Belgian Islamic Party Announces ‘100 Per Cent Islamic State’ As End Goal
The Belgian Islamic party Partij Islam is set to run candidates in 28 municipalities in the upcoming Belgian municipal elections, and have declared their intention to create an Islamic State in which women and men have to ride in separate buses.
The Partij Islam is likely hoping to do well in highly Muslim-populated areas like Molenbeek and Anderlecht where the party already has some representation, HLN reports.
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British Court Sentences Dutch Man to 8 Years for Terrorism
A court in London sentenced Dutch man Aweys S. to eight years in prison for terrorism. He was found guilty of preparing for acts of terrorism and planning to join terrorist organization ISIS in Syria, British newspapers Mail Online and Mirror report.
In 2013 S. left his family behind in Breda to move to London, where he got a job as a package deliverer, according to newspaper AD. In London he became radicalized, the British judiciary said in court. The Somali-born Dutch man made headlines in the United Kingdom when prosecutors revealed chat conversations he had with a man in Kenya in court. In these chats they talked about killing former Prime Minister James Cameron and Queen Elizabeth, and opening fire on football supporters and Jewish people.
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Fifteen Injured as Gas Canister Explodes in Geneva Restaurant
Fifteen people were injured when a gas canister exploded at a crowded Geneva restaurant Saturday, blowing out windows and spraying diners with shards of glass, rescue workers said.
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Today, France is the only country in the Western world where Jews are murdered simply for being Jews.
Jews may be the main victims, but they are not the only ones. In just five years, 250 people in France have been murdered by Islamic terrorists.
The main problem is the spread of hatred against Jews, France and the Western world. Many Muslim extremists incite murder; and more and more often, murders occur.
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Germany Van Horror: Lorry Ploughs Into 30 People in Munster — Fatalities Reported
Police have said the man was German and it has been reported he had psychological problems.
The German media outlet the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has reported that the driver was Jens R, 48, who lived close by to where the attack took place.
The incident took place at around 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon.
Neighbours described the perpetrator as a strange character who often sought conflict and officers discovered another gun in his apartment.
The Sueddeutsche Zeitung said the man had psychological problems but this has not been confirmed.
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Hungary: Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Thoughts on the Election Campaign
I feel as if this election campaign would be a celebration when one meets old friends and acquaintances…
I do not know how the other prime ministerial candidates feel about it, but for me the election campaign is one of the most beautiful parts of politics. One receives so much love and encouragement… Those who attend the campaign events love to meet each other, even if they have never met before. They speak the same language, and chat about the same topics — what is important to them in life said Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
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Hungary Election 2018 Polls: Experts Concede Viktor Orban Headed for ‘Absolute Victory’
The polls will open this Sunday April 8 for the Hungarian parliamentary election — deciding the fate of the rebellious European Union state.
Current Prime Minister Viktor Orban looks confident to win a fourth term in office after polling experts agreed he will secure an “absolute majority”.
The latest election polls from Publicus gave Mr Orban’s Fidesz — Hungarian Civic Alliance and The Christian Democratic People’s Party (KNDP) coalition at least 45 points.
Meanwhile a Szazadveg opinion poll gave the incumbent PM a 36 point lead over its opposition with 51 points.
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Soros Organisations Seeking to ‘Break Hungary’ Ahead of Sunday Election, Says Government
With Hungarians set to go to the polls on Sunday, a spokesman for the Prime Minister has warned organisations sponsored by billionaire financier George Soros are working to blackmail the country into accepting mass migration.
Labelling a leaked European Union paper a “Soros report” designed to force Hungary to bow to EU pressure to accept mass migration and other diktats, Zoltan Kovacs saidHungarians would never accept the demands.
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Three Dead After Car Ploughs Into Crowd in German Town Leaving 30 Injured
A car has crashed into a crowd in Germany reportedly leaving three dead and more than 30 injured, according to reports.
Pictures have emerged appearing to show the aftermath of the crash in Muenster.
It is understood a vehicle ploughed into a crowded restaurant, it is not yet known if the incident is terror related.
Munster is approximately 300 miles west of Berlin in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany.
The DPA news agency said a car had hit bystanders in the western city. Police confirmed there had been casualties but did not immediately say what happened.
‘There are deaths and injured. Please avoid the area, we are on scene,’ the regional police service said on Twitter.
Police also urged people to avoid ‘speculation’ about the incident.
According to the online edition of the Spiegel magazine, German authorities were ‘assuming’ the incident was an attack, though there was no immediate official confirmation.
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UK: Counter-Terror Cops Arrest Man on Suspicion of Encouraging Terrorism at Gatwick Airport
Counter-terror officers have arrested a 55-year-old man who flew into Gatwick Airport from Morocco today.
The suspect is being held on suspicion of encouraging terrorism and dissemination of terrorist publications, police said.
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UK: Foreign Aid: Jacob Rees-Mogg Blasts £555 Million Hike to £14.9 Billion
Britain’s foreign aid budget soared by £555 million to almost £14 billion last year — meaning it has more than doubled in roughly a decade.
Leading Tory Brexiteer Jacob Rees-Mogg and the UK Independence Party (UKIP) have both slammed the spiralling size of the taxpayer-funded handouts during a time of sustained cutbacks at home.
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UK: London: Multicultural District That Voted to ‘Ban Trump’ Facing Almost 40 New Corruption Claims
Detectives drafted into a diverse London borough at the centre of a number of serious corruption scandals are reportedly looking into 39 new claims of electoral fraud ahead of local elections next month.
A specialist team from the Metropolitan Police’s crime and operation division are actively investigating 28 out of a total of 39 complaints made over the mayoral contest in Tower Hamlets, East London.
Reports were made to police by councillors, journalists, election candidates, and an MP, according to the Evening Standard, and concern bribery, forgery, and ballot tampering.
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UK: London Transport Network Purges ‘Extremist Workers’ To Stop Islamic State Attack
There has been a purge of extremists and potential terrorists working on London’s transport network to guard against another Islamic State attack, the Government’s security minister has revealed.
Ben Wallace said Britain faces an “acute” terror threat, and the move would help police and emergency services in their fight to keep Londoners safe, following four successful attacks by radical Muslims in the capital last year.
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Van Drives Into Pedestrians in Germany
A van is reported to have driven into pedestrians in the city of Muenster, in western Germany.
A police spokeswoman has said there are “several dead, probably including the suspect”.
Local authorities have said about 30 people were injured in the incident, near the Kiepenkerl statue in the old town.
Police asked people to avoid the city centre while they respond to the incident.
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Liberman: A Celebration of Hypocrisy
Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman addressed yesterday’s violent riots at the Gaza border fence Saturday night.
“The Passover holiday, which ends at this hour, was one of the quietest and safest we have known in recent years, and our preparations at the Gaza border has proven itself, and the Israeli people owe great thanks to thousands of IDF, Shin Bet and police who worked very hard and thwarted any attempt to challenge us,” Liberman said.
“Hamas sends terrorists under the guise of civilians to harm our sovereignty, and the world presents this parade of terror as a civil protest. This is a celebration of hypocrisy. During the weekend, Assad massacred 48 civilians, including 8 children and 6 women. The UN secretary-general did not call for a commission of inquiry, the Security Council did not convene, the Arab League ignored it, and the BBC, of ??course, did not see or hear anything,” he added
The death toll in the demonstrations in the Gaza Strip against the security fence rose to nine Saturday, with the death of two of the injured, including Yasser Murtha, who Arab sources claim was a journalist who was shot in the stomach near Khan Yunis.[…]
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The eight people arrested in Sydney consisted of seven male French nationals and a Thai woman. Police allegedly seized a kilogram of drugs and more than $235,000 in cash during a search.
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Hungary: We Face a Watershed Election
In front of Székesfehérvar City Hall on Friday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that in the coming election Hungarians must choose between two futures: one offered by the candidates of George Soros; and the other represented by the candidates of Fidesz and the Christian Democrats. The Hungarians, he said, have one homeland, and they have no other — but there are those who want to take their country from them. Migrants would have to be provided for by Hungarians.
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Illegal Aliens Climb Border Wall Into U.S. To Taunt Trump
Four illegal aliens climbed the wall on the U.S.-Mexico border between Ciudad Juarez in Mexico and Sunland Park, New Mexico, Friday to taunt President Trump’s tough-on-immigration stance.
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Night of Terror for Christians in Cyprus After Attack of Muslim Migrants
Wednesday night, about 20 Muslim migrants attacked a Christian congregation outside St. Mary’s church during the holy liturgy in Leukosia, Greece’s Pronews reports.
Most of the Christians were inside the church when 20 Muslims suddenly arrived at the temple’s yard and began screaming, cursing, and beating the attendees.
According to statements given by locals at Sigma live news, one of the Muslims was waving an adze and tried to use it against members of the congregation. The Muslims disappeared after the police, called in by the terrorized believers, appeared on the scene.
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Eight countries will be prioritised as part of the resettlement program: Afghanistan, Bhutan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Myanmar and Syria.
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As we write, a number of subversive, revolutionary movements are surging — literally and figuratively — across the political landscape. A “caravan” of (at one point) more than 1,000 Central American activists has been marching north across Mexico, headed for the United States. They reportedly intend to cross illegally into the U.S., demand amnesty, and hook up here with DACA/Dreamer activists and “immigrant rights” groups, with the aim of creating another PR headache for President Trump.
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Watch: Czech Police Raid Snags Six Algerian Migrants After Gang-Rape of Irish Tourist
Czech police arrested six Algerians after reports of them gang-raping a 35-year-old Irish tourist in a Prague hotel, forcing the police to break down the door of the hotel room when one suspect refused to come out.
The gang-rape attack took place earlier this week on Monday according to police, who were told by the victim that she had been visiting the city with five friends and had met the suspects at a local nightclub, Novinky reports.
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Woman on ICE Hold Convicted of Murder for Drunken Hit-and-Run
Suspected illegal alien Esteysi Sanchez was convicted on Friday of second-degree murder for the June 2016 brutal hit and run killing of a homeless man in Oceanside, California.
Sanchez was driving toward home just after 6:00 in the morning when her vehicle careened onto the sidewalk and struck 69-year-old Jack Ray Tenhulzen, causing his body to smash through the windshield and into the passenger seat, where he was lodged, according to Oceanside Police. The impact caused the man’s leg to detach from his body, landing on the car’s trunk.
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“Current Prime Minister Viktor Orban looks confident to win a fourth term in office after polling experts agreed he will secure an “absolute majority”.
Let’s hope the Hungarians make the sane choice and re-elect the one man who seems to be prepared to stand up to the EU mandarins, the global left, Islamists and old Toady; George Soros.
Orban represents his nation, not some humbug idea of a Marxist world tyranny. Frau Merkel, just the opposite.
What happened to the Prime Minister of Sweden?
Why does he make such strange statements? Maybe the Islamists are holding his children hostage and cut off their fingers?
http://www.friatider.se/l-fven-ska-bek-mpa-islamistisk-terrorism-med-rena-och-snygga-bostadsomr-den
»holding his children hostage«
AFAIK he has none. Improving quality of life in the “banlieus”
is a common suggestion to tackle parallel societies and crime. The Scandinavian countries, also Germany, have been quite successful with this method in the past; just look at international crime comparisons.