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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/21/mosuls-grand-al-nouri-mosque-blown-up-by-isis-fighters This mosque was the place where Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the caliphate years ago. It was always one of islam's most venerated sites. I can only imagine the shock that must have gone through the muslim community for this egoistic and desperate "scorched earth" type of act. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-39339373 An interesting little step towards the destruction of Babylon the Great? In any case, this will cause the river Euphrates to dry up a little more.

Article translation from me - in parentheses are some clarifications of mine for the better understanding of the text: October 21, 2013 BOMB FROM THE TROIKA (=the tri-partisan directorate running Greece since 2010) Lenders seeking to confiscate the property of the Church ...! (=Means the Greek Orthodox Church) Havoc is expected within the Holy Synod (a Greek Church high council) after the decision of the Troika to put their hands on the Church property and funds. According to reports of German journalists, lenders have their eyes on the immense property of the Greek Orthodox Church, specially that of Mount Athos (secluded area in the north of Greece full with monasteries with mythical wealth) and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. The Troikans ask for almost all of the property controlled by those three bodies of Orthodoxy in order to accept a reduction of Greek debt! Indeed, world-class international estimator companies are ready to bid to undertake the evaluation of the property of the Holy Synod of Mount Athos and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. If the implementation of this requirement progresses who knows what may be found in the Holy Grail of the Church Finances! This explosive decision from the creditors comes just hours after the unprecedented "directive" of the Ecumenical Patriarch, who advised the Greek citizens to react reasonably against the demands of the creditors. (loosely translated) '-React to the crisis with a spiritual way so that you can become happy people!' he said. In other words: stay hungry, you and your children, while some corrupt institutions of the land will continue to become rich (aka the Church). Thus you can find true happiness!!! Similar are the promises of Muhammad to Muslims who become human bombs: We expect happiness and the Paradise Uri! In a thanksgiving mass held in the Church of St. John the Baptist in Neapoli, (in Thessaloniki) the Ecumenical Patriarch noted that "it is necessary for the Greek people to arm themselves with patience and hope to be able to cope with the difficulties of daily life." He added that "until now true happiness was related repeatedly with economic prosperity. For this reason, if the financial crisis is dealt in a correct and spiritual way it can be a valuable lesson, as real happiness cannot be found in the financial comfort nor in the economic prosperity, nor in the abundance of goods." Lets see now, that lenders ask to put their hands on the property of the Patriarchate, if He will respond equally passive ... [ http://kourdistoportocali.com/post/30700/periousiaeklisias ] = source

By D. Jose THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Sept 30 (Reuters) - India's Hindu temples are resisting divulging their gold holdings - perhaps nearly half the amount held in Fort Knox - amid mistrust of the motives of authorities who are trying to cut a hefty import bill that is hurting the economy. The central bank, which has already taken steps that have slowed to a trickle the incoming supplies that have exacerbated India's current account deficit, has sent letters to some of the country's richest temples asking for details of their gold. It says the inquiries are simply data collection, but Hindu groups are up in arms. "The gold stored in temples was contributed by devotees over thousands of years and we will not allow anyone to usurp it," said V Mohanan, secretary of the Hindu nationalist Vishwa Hindu Parishad organisation in Kerala state, in a statement. Read full article http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/09/30/india-gold-temples-idUSL4N0HQ0OZ20130930

Babylon was one of the glories of the ancient world, its walls and mythic hanging gardens listed among the Seven Wonders. Founded about 4,000 years ago, the ancient city was the capital of 10 dynasties in Mesopotamia, considered one of the earliest cradles of civilization and the birthplace of writing and literature. But following years of plunder, neglect and conflict, the Babylon of today scarcely conjures that illustrious history. In recent years, the Iraqi authorities have reopened Babylon to tourists, hoping that one day the site will draw visitors from all over the globe. But despite the site's remarkable archaeological value and impressive views, it is drawing only a smattering of tourists, drawn by a curious mix of ancient and more recent history. The city -- just 85km (52 miles) south of Baghdad, about a two hour drive, dependent on checkpoints -- still bears the marks of ham-fisted attempts at restoration by former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, and a subsequent occupation by U.S. forces in 2003. (Story continued) http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/04/world/meast/iraq-babylon-tourism/index.html