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Former CIA chief: ISIS will attack West

An ISIS attack against the West is a question of timing — “not of inevitably, not of intent,” according to the former head of the CIA, retired Gen. Michael Hayden Speaking to CNN’s Jim Sciutto on “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” Hayden said he expects ISIS to attempt an attack on targets in the United States or Europe. “ISIS is a very ... Read More »

Man fights to wear spaghetti strainer for License

A Surrey, B.C. man is straining the limits of British Columbia’s ID guidelines, saying it’s his religious right to wear a colander on his head for his driver’s licence photo. Obi Canuel, an ordained minister in the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, says the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia is denying him the right to wear his religious headgear ... Read More »

American hostage in Syria freed

American freelance journalist Peter Theo Curtis held hostage by al-Qaeda militants in Syria for some two years has been handed over to UN peacekeeping forces. US Secretary of State John Kerry has confirmed the release of Curtis, adding the White House is using “every diplomatic, intelligence and military tool” to free other Americans in militant captivity in Syria. The US ... Read More »

Ali Karimi Takes Ice Bucket Challenge

Former Iran captain Ali Karimi joined the football stars getting involved in the ALS ice bucket challenge to raise money for charity. He later nominates his former teammate Ali Daei, currently Persepolis coach, actor Reza Attaran as well as singer Maziar Fallahi. It seems Karimi and Daei have buried the hatchet since the formers Iran’s captains have had problems from ... Read More »

Amazing work by Washington Lumberjack

Scott’s Tree Service in Randle, Washington, does not mess around when it comes to the act of cutting down trees without damaging property. Sure, you could probably do it yourself and save a little bit of money, but you can’t pull off this kind of wizardry. They go on to note on their facbook page that, This is not a ... Read More »

A couch that turns into a bunk bed

You may have a couch or two in your home, but can any of them turn into a built-in bunk bed in 15 seconds? Proteas, a Greek furniture manufacturer, has created this amazing couch called the Coupe that may leave you desperately needing one in your life. Read More »

Dog carries shopping bags from car

Millie the bullmastiff dog helps out her owners by carrying in heavy shopping bags while her brothers watch. Her owner, Gail Mackie, from Kincardine in Scotland, clearly has one of the best dog pals ever when it comes to helping out around the house. Read More »

One tough nine year old karate girl

Most adults aren’t afraid of nine-year-old girls. Then again, most adults don’t get the chance to meet this tough nine-year-old. Featured in the 2014 film, “The Martial Arts Kid”, this girl is someone you don’t want to make mad or cross paths with ever. Read More »

Pictorial: Vahid Hashemian at Bayern Munich Practice

ISNA – Vahid Hashemian, who is currently participating in the DFB’s Pro license courses, must intern and work alongside a Bundesliga club. Hashemian will be completing this part of the course with Bayern Munich. What is of note and interest is that Bayern in the past have never accepted an intern participating in this program. However, now the 2012-2013 UEFA ... Read More »

Iran Speaks More Softly But Keeps Building Bigger Sticks

By Tony Capaccio – While Iran’s military has toned down its rhetoric about military capabilities and exercises, it continues a low-profile buildup of weapons in and near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a classified Pentagon assessment. “Iran’s military strategy is defensive” and designed to “deter an attack, survive an initial strike, retaliate against an aggressor and force a diplomatic ... Read More »