Washington presses Israel on peace talks

Benjamin Netanyahu pledges peace talks with Palestinians

J'lem 'not miffed' on Obama's June trip

UN backs King Abdullah's campaign to avert war

Syria, Jordan Comment On U.S. Mideast Plan


I will gather all nations
and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat.
There I will enter into judgment against them
concerning my inheritance, my people Israel,
for they scattered my people among the nations
and divided up my land.
--Joel 3:2


ALL. Means US, too.

---

Martin County brush fires closes Beeline Highway; no evacuations ordered

Brush fire spreads north of Brevard - FLORIDA

NV fire officials predict busy fire season

Wis. chemical plant fire chases people from homes

3 killed in Arkansas gas explosion

Cost of fighting Jesusita fire passes $13 million
JESUSITA!

***

River Jordan, the site of Jesus' baptism, a 'sewage pipe'

Another dry season / Water Authority: Winter rains 80-85% below annual average - Israel

Worst drought in decade deepens Somalia crisis: U.N.

Drought, Politics trouble farmers In California

South Florida now under extreme drought conditions

$429m for drought-hit farmers - Australia

***

River flooding continues to wreak havoc on rural Alaska

National Guard troops helping flood victims in WVa

Brazil boosts flood aid for 308K left homeless

***

Four dead from tornadoes in southern Missouri

Rare VT tornado leaves damage

National Weather Service confirms more tornados in East Tenn.

Madison County tornado was an F3 - Kentucky

***

Desert locust outbreaks in East Yemen

Food crisis hits 2 million in Ghana

Frogs Rescued From Deadly Fungus Ravaging Montserrat

***

Swine Flu Spreads to China, Kills Third U.S. Person

Swine flu spreads in world; Mexico opens schools

Swine Flu Is as Severe as Pandemic Virus in 1957, Study Shows

Suspected meningitis: Total hospitalised rises to 32 -Malaysia

***

Magnitude 6.1 - OFF THE COAST OF ECUADOR

Magnitude 5.1 - OFF THE COAST OF ECUADOR

Magnitude 5.1 - SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

Magnitude 5.3 - EASTERN UZBEKISTAN

Magnitude 4.9 - SOUTHERN MID-ATLANTIC RIDGE

Magnitude 4.5 - KAMCHATKA PENINSULA, RUSSIA

Magnitude 5.3 - POTOSI, BOLIVIA

Magnitude 6.1 - NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Magnitude 4.5 - EASTERN IRAN

Magnitude 5.3 - GUAM REGION

Magnitude 5.1 - TARAPACA, CHILE

Magnitude 4.5 - JUJUY, ARGENTINA

Magnitude 2.5 - GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA, CALIFORNIA

Magnitude 5.9 - MID-INDIAN RIDGE

Magnitude 5.4 - NEW BRITAIN REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

Magnitude 5.2 - BOUGAINVILLE REGION, PAPUA NEW GUINEA


Authorities expect new eruption of Galeras volcano

Mount Redoubt remains restless

Lake Tahoe region might be due for major earthquake