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Around the World
White House says U.S. wasn’t involved in attack on Iranian nuclear facility
The White House said Monday that the U.S. had no role in the attack on an Iranian nuclear facility that Tehran has blamed on Israel.
Plastic particles proliferate globally, spread by ocean waves and through the air
As bigger pieces of plastic get broken down into smaller and smaller pieces, the pollution becomes harder and harder to see -- but that doesn't mean it's not there.
South African COVID Variant Affects Vaccinated People More Than Unvaccinated People: Study
The South Africa variant affects those who have been vaccinated (around eight times higher) than those who have not received the vaccine — 5.4% to 0.7% according to a study from Tel Aviv University and Israel's largest healthcare provider.
Cyber attack on Natanz facility reportedly caused major setback to Iranian nuclear program
Sunday’s cyber attack on the Natanz Iranian nuclear facility caused substantial damage to Iran’s uranium enrichment capability, Israeli and US media have reported. Although no official confirmation has been forthcoming, it is widely believed that Israel, which regards Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat, was behind the attack.
St. Vincent: “Only Those Vaccinated Allowed To Flee Rumbling Vulcano’
The prime minister of Saint Vincent island has warned residents fleeing a rumbling volcano that only those vaccinated against the coronavirus can be brought to safety.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran blames Israel for Natanz attack, vows to ‘take revenge on the Zionists’
Iran’s foreign minister on Monday blamed Israel for a power failure that reportedly caused massive damage to the Natanz nuclear facility, vowing to “take revenge on the Zionists” and to replace damaged centrifuges at the site with even better ones.
Netanyahu to visiting US defense secretary: We won’t let Iran obtain nukes
Hosting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at his office in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel and the US agree on never allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan bill calls for Biden to declassify intel on COVID-19 origins in China
A newly introduced bipartisan bill aimed at confronting the growing economic challenge and national security threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party calls for the Biden administration to declassify a host of intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19, including any evidence related to a Chinese cover-up or tied to a Wuhan lab.
U.S. budget deficit surges to record $1.7 trillion — nearly double the previous high
The U.S. government’s budget deficit surged to an all-time high of $1.7 trillion for the first six months of this budget year, nearly double the previous record, as another round of economic-support checks added billions of dollars to spending last month.
Biden calls for calm after police shooting death in Minnesota
President Joe Biden is calling for calm after a night of unrest in Minnesota triggered by the police shooting death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man.
White House budget spikes climate change, other spending; GOP blasts defense proposal
President Joe Biden released top-level numbers for his proposed 2022 budget Friday. The $1.5 trillion plan includes major spending increases for domestic projects while keeping defense spending essentially steady with inflation.
Arkansas House Passes Bill to Protect Teachers Who Refuse to Use Transgender Students’ Preferred Names, Pronouns
On Thursday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect teachers from repercussions if they are unwilling to use a transgender student's preferred name or pronouns.
Christian News
Nigeria persecution: Eight Christians freed after abductions
Eight Christians who were abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s Kaduna state last month have been freed and were taken to hospital for medical evaluation, International Christian Concern reports. Nigeria currently ranks 9th on the US Open Doors Watch List of countries where it is most difficult to be Christian: believers in the northern region and in the Middle Belt are vulnerable to abduction, violence, and murder at the hands of Islamic extremist groups such as militant Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram/ISIS West Africa.
Pakistan persecution: Christian nurses jailed for violating blasphemy law
Two Christian nurses in Pakistan have been jailed for violating blasphemy laws by following a hospital supervisor’s instructions to clean up an area covered with old hangings and stickers, including a half-torn old sticker with a verse from the Koran on it, International Christian Concern reports. Rights groups have said Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws are frequently abused; Pakistan ranks 5th on the Open Doors Watch List of countries where Christians are persecuted.
Christians Hiding In Myanmar Jungles After Army Attacks; Many Killed
Tens of thousands of mainly Christian ethnic Karen people were hiding in the jungles of Myanmar on Sunday, after fresh attacks by the military that took power in a coup, aid workers told Worthy News.
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Pope Calls for Global Governance and Universal Vaccination Program
Fauci Not Sure Why Texas Hasn’t Had a Covid Surge Despite Lifting Mask Mandate
Top Reasons Not to be Afraid of Covid Video posted by Canadian Doctors Alliance
The Science of COVID by Dr. Ryan Cole
White House says U.S. wasn’t involved in attack on Iranian nuclear facility
The White House said Monday that the U.S. had no role in the attack on an Iranian nuclear facility that Tehran has blamed on Israel.
Plastic particles proliferate globally, spread by ocean waves and through the air
As bigger pieces of plastic get broken down into smaller and smaller pieces, the pollution becomes harder and harder to see -- but that doesn't mean it's not there.
South African COVID Variant Affects Vaccinated People More Than Unvaccinated People: Study
The South Africa variant affects those who have been vaccinated (around eight times higher) than those who have not received the vaccine — 5.4% to 0.7% according to a study from Tel Aviv University and Israel's largest healthcare provider.
Cyber attack on Natanz facility reportedly caused major setback to Iranian nuclear program
Sunday’s cyber attack on the Natanz Iranian nuclear facility caused substantial damage to Iran’s uranium enrichment capability, Israeli and US media have reported. Although no official confirmation has been forthcoming, it is widely believed that Israel, which regards Iran’s nuclear program as an existential threat, was behind the attack.
St. Vincent: “Only Those Vaccinated Allowed To Flee Rumbling Vulcano’
The prime minister of Saint Vincent island has warned residents fleeing a rumbling volcano that only those vaccinated against the coronavirus can be brought to safety.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran blames Israel for Natanz attack, vows to ‘take revenge on the Zionists’
Iran’s foreign minister on Monday blamed Israel for a power failure that reportedly caused massive damage to the Natanz nuclear facility, vowing to “take revenge on the Zionists” and to replace damaged centrifuges at the site with even better ones.
Netanyahu to visiting US defense secretary: We won’t let Iran obtain nukes
Hosting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at his office in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israel and the US agree on never allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan bill calls for Biden to declassify intel on COVID-19 origins in China
A newly introduced bipartisan bill aimed at confronting the growing economic challenge and national security threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party calls for the Biden administration to declassify a host of intelligence related to the origins of COVID-19, including any evidence related to a Chinese cover-up or tied to a Wuhan lab.
U.S. budget deficit surges to record $1.7 trillion — nearly double the previous high
The U.S. government’s budget deficit surged to an all-time high of $1.7 trillion for the first six months of this budget year, nearly double the previous record, as another round of economic-support checks added billions of dollars to spending last month.
Biden calls for calm after police shooting death in Minnesota
President Joe Biden is calling for calm after a night of unrest in Minnesota triggered by the police shooting death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old black man.
White House budget spikes climate change, other spending; GOP blasts defense proposal
President Joe Biden released top-level numbers for his proposed 2022 budget Friday. The $1.5 trillion plan includes major spending increases for domestic projects while keeping defense spending essentially steady with inflation.
Arkansas House Passes Bill to Protect Teachers Who Refuse to Use Transgender Students’ Preferred Names, Pronouns
On Thursday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed a bill that will protect teachers from repercussions if they are unwilling to use a transgender student's preferred name or pronouns.
Christian News
Nigeria persecution: Eight Christians freed after abductions
Eight Christians who were abducted by gunmen in Nigeria’s Kaduna state last month have been freed and were taken to hospital for medical evaluation, International Christian Concern reports. Nigeria currently ranks 9th on the US Open Doors Watch List of countries where it is most difficult to be Christian: believers in the northern region and in the Middle Belt are vulnerable to abduction, violence, and murder at the hands of Islamic extremist groups such as militant Fulani herdsmen and Boko Haram/ISIS West Africa.
Pakistan persecution: Christian nurses jailed for violating blasphemy law
Two Christian nurses in Pakistan have been jailed for violating blasphemy laws by following a hospital supervisor’s instructions to clean up an area covered with old hangings and stickers, including a half-torn old sticker with a verse from the Koran on it, International Christian Concern reports. Rights groups have said Pakistan’s harsh blasphemy laws are frequently abused; Pakistan ranks 5th on the Open Doors Watch List of countries where Christians are persecuted.
Christians Hiding In Myanmar Jungles After Army Attacks; Many Killed
Tens of thousands of mainly Christian ethnic Karen people were hiding in the jungles of Myanmar on Sunday, after fresh attacks by the military that took power in a coup, aid workers told Worthy News.
Worthy Watch
Pope Calls for Global Governance and Universal Vaccination Program
Fauci Not Sure Why Texas Hasn’t Had a Covid Surge Despite Lifting Mask Mandate
Top Reasons Not to be Afraid of Covid Video posted by Canadian Doctors Alliance
The Science of COVID by Dr. Ryan Cole
Around the World
Iran Says Attack On Nuclear Plant ‘Nuclear Terrorism’; Israel Suspected
Iran said Sunday that a blackout at the country’s largest uranium enrichment facility was an act of “nuclear terrorism” amid rising tensions with Israel.
Iran Launches Production Of New Centrifuges After Start Of Nuclear Talks In Vienna
Iranian President Hassan Rohani oversaw the launch of a production line of advanced centrifuges on April 10 in an apparent new violation of the 2015 nuclear deal after talks began earlier this week in Vienna aimed at bringing the United States and Iran back into full compliance with the accord.
Rioters battle police in Belfast as Brexit stokes tensions in Northern Ireland
Rioters waged a running battle with police in Belfast on Thursday night, tossing gasoline bombs, setting fires and dodging jets from water cannon, as a week of unrest showed no sign of letting up.
Russia Warns of Full-Scale War in Eastern Ukraine, Blames Kyiv
The recent deployment of Russian troops along Ukraine’s border and Moscow’s indication that it could intervene in the event of a full-scale war in eastern Ukraine are dimming hopes for a peaceful resolution of the conflict that has festered for seven years and cost thousands of lives.
U.S. intelligence report warns of looming ‘catastrophic’ shocks worldwide due to tech, disease
A U.S. intelligence report is warning of a potentially grim set of scenarios in which factors like environmental issues and technology disruptions could have a significantly destabilizing effect on the global order in the near future.
More flee volcano on Caribbean island of St. Vincent
More people fled their homes on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Sunday as La Soufrière volcano rumbled loudly for a third day and the heavy weight of its ashfall damaged some buildings. Residents reported widespread power failures early in the day, though authorities restored electricity to most of the island by late afternoon.
U.S. Carrier Strike Group, Amphibious Warships Massed in South China Sea as Regional Tensions Simmer
A U.S. carrier strike group and amphibious ready group are in the South China Sea as tensions increase between Manila and Beijing over a Chinese maritime militia incursion into the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, the Navy announced on Friday.
Deaths And Misery Rising In flood-stricken Indonesia
Rescue workers in Indonesia search for scores of people still missing after deadly floods and landslides devastated Indonesia’s most Christian islands and other areas.
WHO Demands More Vaccines To Poor Nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) says severe coronavirus vaccine shortages in scores of impoverished nations undermines its global coronavirus jabs plan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Battle against Iran is a huge mission, Netanyahu says, hinting Mossad ops
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that "The struggle against Iran and its proxies and the Iranian armament efforts is a huge mission."
Austin fails to mention Iran in speech, while Gantz vows to cooperate on nuclear deal
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin completely omitted the Iranian issue during his press conference with Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Israel on Sunday.
Palestinians ‘optimistic’ about resumption of peace process
The Palestinians are optimistic regarding the prospects of reviving the peace process with Israel in light of the US administration’s renewed commitment to the two-state solution, a senior Palestinian official, said on Saturday.
Inside the United States
Nearly 40 percent of Marines declining to get COVID vaccine, report
Nearly 40% of Marines are declining to get a COVID vaccine, according to a news report.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns California’s restrictions on in-home religious activities
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled late Friday that California's COVID-19 restrictions on in-home religious gatherings, limiting worship to families from a maximum of three households, could not continue.
‘No Vaccine Passport Act’ proposed by House Republicans
Republicans against so-called vaccine passports have proposed a bill to ban the federal government from issuing documentation that could be used to prove a person has been inoculated against COVID-19.
District Judge Permanently Bans Undercover Abortion Trade Show Videos From Public Eye
A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California awarded a permanent injunction to the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on Wednesday, ordering that undercover videos recorded by pro-life activist and journalist David Daleiden are to remain sealed.
Biden Issues Order Creating Commission to ‘Examine…the Membership and Size’ of the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden, the constitutional head of the Executive Branch of the federal government, issued an Executive Order today creating an Executive Branch commission to “examine…the membership and size’ of the Supreme Court, which heads the Judicial Branch.
Nevada GOP censures Republican secretary of state
The Nevada GOP is censuring a member of its own party for allegedly "put[ting] the reliability of our elections in Nevada in question."
Christian News
Clergy Kidnapped In Haiti As Abductions Rise
Seven Catholic clergy, including two French citizens, were abducted Sunday in Haiti, where kidnappers increasingly target churches, officials said.
Worthy Watch
Pope Calls for Global Governance and Universal Vaccination Program
Fauci Not Sure Why Texas Hasn’t Had a Covid Surge Despite Lifting Mask Mandate
Top Reasons Not to be Afraid of Covid Video posted by Canadian Doctors Alliance
The Science of COVID by Dr. Ryan Cole
Iran Says Attack On Nuclear Plant ‘Nuclear Terrorism’; Israel Suspected
Iran said Sunday that a blackout at the country’s largest uranium enrichment facility was an act of “nuclear terrorism” amid rising tensions with Israel.
Iran Launches Production Of New Centrifuges After Start Of Nuclear Talks In Vienna
Iranian President Hassan Rohani oversaw the launch of a production line of advanced centrifuges on April 10 in an apparent new violation of the 2015 nuclear deal after talks began earlier this week in Vienna aimed at bringing the United States and Iran back into full compliance with the accord.
Rioters battle police in Belfast as Brexit stokes tensions in Northern Ireland
Rioters waged a running battle with police in Belfast on Thursday night, tossing gasoline bombs, setting fires and dodging jets from water cannon, as a week of unrest showed no sign of letting up.
Russia Warns of Full-Scale War in Eastern Ukraine, Blames Kyiv
The recent deployment of Russian troops along Ukraine’s border and Moscow’s indication that it could intervene in the event of a full-scale war in eastern Ukraine are dimming hopes for a peaceful resolution of the conflict that has festered for seven years and cost thousands of lives.
U.S. intelligence report warns of looming ‘catastrophic’ shocks worldwide due to tech, disease
A U.S. intelligence report is warning of a potentially grim set of scenarios in which factors like environmental issues and technology disruptions could have a significantly destabilizing effect on the global order in the near future.
More flee volcano on Caribbean island of St. Vincent
More people fled their homes on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Vincent on Sunday as La Soufrière volcano rumbled loudly for a third day and the heavy weight of its ashfall damaged some buildings. Residents reported widespread power failures early in the day, though authorities restored electricity to most of the island by late afternoon.
U.S. Carrier Strike Group, Amphibious Warships Massed in South China Sea as Regional Tensions Simmer
A U.S. carrier strike group and amphibious ready group are in the South China Sea as tensions increase between Manila and Beijing over a Chinese maritime militia incursion into the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, the Navy announced on Friday.
Deaths And Misery Rising In flood-stricken Indonesia
Rescue workers in Indonesia search for scores of people still missing after deadly floods and landslides devastated Indonesia’s most Christian islands and other areas.
WHO Demands More Vaccines To Poor Nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) says severe coronavirus vaccine shortages in scores of impoverished nations undermines its global coronavirus jabs plan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Battle against Iran is a huge mission, Netanyahu says, hinting Mossad ops
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that "The struggle against Iran and its proxies and the Iranian armament efforts is a huge mission."
Austin fails to mention Iran in speech, while Gantz vows to cooperate on nuclear deal
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin completely omitted the Iranian issue during his press conference with Defense Minister Benny Gantz in Israel on Sunday.
Palestinians ‘optimistic’ about resumption of peace process
The Palestinians are optimistic regarding the prospects of reviving the peace process with Israel in light of the US administration’s renewed commitment to the two-state solution, a senior Palestinian official, said on Saturday.
Inside the United States
Nearly 40 percent of Marines declining to get COVID vaccine, report
Nearly 40% of Marines are declining to get a COVID vaccine, according to a news report.
U.S. Supreme Court overturns California’s restrictions on in-home religious activities
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled late Friday that California's COVID-19 restrictions on in-home religious gatherings, limiting worship to families from a maximum of three households, could not continue.
‘No Vaccine Passport Act’ proposed by House Republicans
Republicans against so-called vaccine passports have proposed a bill to ban the federal government from issuing documentation that could be used to prove a person has been inoculated against COVID-19.
District Judge Permanently Bans Undercover Abortion Trade Show Videos From Public Eye
A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California awarded a permanent injunction to the National Abortion Federation (NAF) on Wednesday, ordering that undercover videos recorded by pro-life activist and journalist David Daleiden are to remain sealed.
Biden Issues Order Creating Commission to ‘Examine…the Membership and Size’ of the Supreme Court
President Joe Biden, the constitutional head of the Executive Branch of the federal government, issued an Executive Order today creating an Executive Branch commission to “examine…the membership and size’ of the Supreme Court, which heads the Judicial Branch.
Nevada GOP censures Republican secretary of state
The Nevada GOP is censuring a member of its own party for allegedly "put[ting] the reliability of our elections in Nevada in question."
Christian News
Clergy Kidnapped In Haiti As Abductions Rise
Seven Catholic clergy, including two French citizens, were abducted Sunday in Haiti, where kidnappers increasingly target churches, officials said.
Worthy Watch
Pope Calls for Global Governance and Universal Vaccination Program
Fauci Not Sure Why Texas Hasn’t Had a Covid Surge Despite Lifting Mask Mandate
Top Reasons Not to be Afraid of Covid Video posted by Canadian Doctors Alliance
The Science of COVID by Dr. Ryan Cole
Around the World
Iranian military vows response to attack on ship in Red Sea
Iran will “definitely” respond to a recent attack on an Iranian ship in the Red Sea, a spokesman for the Islamic Republic’s military said Thursday.
Egyptologists Find Vast Millennia-Old ‘Lost Golden City’
Archaeologists hailed Thursday the discovery of “the largest” ancient city found in Egypt, buried under sand for millennia, which experts said was one of the most important finds since unearthing Tutankhamun’s tomb. (Watch the Worthy.TV special to understand the prophetic significance of this news article, the link is at the bottom.)
Northern Ireland leaders call for calm after night of rioting
Rioters set a hijacked bus on fire and hurled gasoline bombs at police in Belfast in at least the fourth night of serious violence in a week in Northern Ireland, where Brexit has unsettled an uneasy political balance.
Seed monopolies: Who controls the world’s food supply?
For thousands of years of human agriculture, the intrinsic nature of a seed — the capacity to reproduce itself — prevented it from being easily commodified. Grown and resown by farmers, seeds were freely exchanged and shared.
Europe Court: ‘Children Can Be Forcefully Vaccinated’
Europe’s top human rights court on Thursday rebuffed worried parents, saying it supports the Czech Republic in its mandatory pre-school vaccinations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Amid Iran tensions, US defense chief to visit Israel
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will travel to Israel, Germany, Britain and the NATO headquarters in Belgium in the coming week for talks with government and military leaders, the Pentagon announced Thursday.
After restoring aid to Palestinians, Biden endorses two-state solution
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday promised to press for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as he restored aid to the Palestinians.
US resumes economic aid to Palestinians
Following the Trump administration’s almost total freeze on aid to the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (which supports Palestinians living in refugee camps), the US government announced Wednesday that it is officially resuming $150 million in economic aid to UNRWA.
Inside the United States
One in 4 U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated
The U.S. reached a milestone in its vaccination efforts on Wednesday, with new data showing that close to 25 percent of adults in the country have been fully vaccinated.
‘This is the beginning’: White House signals more to come on guns
President Joe Biden expects to issue more executive actions on firearms, the White House said moments after he announced half a dozen orders aimed at curbing gun violence.
Judge blocks Ohio law requiring burial or cremation of aborted babies
A judge in Ohio has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a state law requiring abortion clinics to give a proper burial or cremation to aborted fetal remains.
US President Biden Orders Gun Restrictions Amid Fresh Shootings
Saying there have been “enough prayers” and it was “time for some action,” U.S. President Joe Biden announced gun restrictions, words that were overshadowed by deadly shootings in Texas.
California colleges required to give training on gender identity and sexuality
In compliance with a recent state law, Christian colleges in California are now giving employer training on gender identity and sexuality that may not reflect the Biblical perspective on these issues, Just the News reports.
Christian News
Canada: Authorities shut down church and erect fence around building for violating coronavirus restrictions
Officials in Alberta, Canada, shut down a church that broke coronavirus restrictions by erecting chain-link metal fencing around the building.
40 Percent of White Evangelical Protestants Say They Will Likely Not Get Vaccinated: Poll
Evangelicals across the U.S. are growing more divided over the use of COVID-19 vaccines.
Somaliland Christians Face Jail After Leaving Islam
Authorities in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland seek long prison terms for at least six people who converted from Islam to Christianity, Worthy News established Thursday.
Nigeria: Pastor found dead after being abducted; ‘please pray for grieving family and all believers in danger’
A few days after being kidnapped by gunmen in Ondo state, Nigeria, fifty year-old Pastor Frederick Ojo Aramuwa was found dead in the bush near his hometown of Ifira, International Christian Concern reported Wednesday. Pastor Aramuwa was killed even though his family paid his captors $5,000 in ransom.
Malaysian government urged to release report on disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh
The Citizens Against Enforced Disappearances (CAGED) organization is calling on the Malaysian government to release the results of a public inquiry into the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh, who was abducted in broad daylight in February 2017, International Christian Concern reports. It is believed the pastor was disappeared for involvement in matters against Islam.
Worthy Watch
New York Will Spend $2.1 Billion to Give $15,600 Checks to Illegal Immigrants
Rabbis Slam Biden Palestine Funding: ‘Every Global Terror Organization Is Delighted’
Christians Must Not Compromise With the Equality Act
Parade of Dead Pharaohs in Egypt on Same Day as Splitting of Red Sea
Worthy.TV
Raiders of the Lost Ark, Solomon’s Lost Treasure, and the Ethiopian Dam … and your calling!
Iranian military vows response to attack on ship in Red Sea
Iran will “definitely” respond to a recent attack on an Iranian ship in the Red Sea, a spokesman for the Islamic Republic’s military said Thursday.
Egyptologists Find Vast Millennia-Old ‘Lost Golden City’
Archaeologists hailed Thursday the discovery of “the largest” ancient city found in Egypt, buried under sand for millennia, which experts said was one of the most important finds since unearthing Tutankhamun’s tomb. (Watch the Worthy.TV special to understand the prophetic significance of this news article, the link is at the bottom.)
Northern Ireland leaders call for calm after night of rioting
Rioters set a hijacked bus on fire and hurled gasoline bombs at police in Belfast in at least the fourth night of serious violence in a week in Northern Ireland, where Brexit has unsettled an uneasy political balance.
Seed monopolies: Who controls the world’s food supply?
For thousands of years of human agriculture, the intrinsic nature of a seed — the capacity to reproduce itself — prevented it from being easily commodified. Grown and resown by farmers, seeds were freely exchanged and shared.
Europe Court: ‘Children Can Be Forcefully Vaccinated’
Europe’s top human rights court on Thursday rebuffed worried parents, saying it supports the Czech Republic in its mandatory pre-school vaccinations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Amid Iran tensions, US defense chief to visit Israel
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will travel to Israel, Germany, Britain and the NATO headquarters in Belgium in the coming week for talks with government and military leaders, the Pentagon announced Thursday.
After restoring aid to Palestinians, Biden endorses two-state solution
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday promised to press for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, as he restored aid to the Palestinians.
US resumes economic aid to Palestinians
Following the Trump administration’s almost total freeze on aid to the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (which supports Palestinians living in refugee camps), the US government announced Wednesday that it is officially resuming $150 million in economic aid to UNRWA.
Inside the United States
One in 4 U.S. adults are now fully vaccinated
The U.S. reached a milestone in its vaccination efforts on Wednesday, with new data showing that close to 25 percent of adults in the country have been fully vaccinated.
‘This is the beginning’: White House signals more to come on guns
President Joe Biden expects to issue more executive actions on firearms, the White House said moments after he announced half a dozen orders aimed at curbing gun violence.
Judge blocks Ohio law requiring burial or cremation of aborted babies
A judge in Ohio has temporarily blocked the enforcement of a state law requiring abortion clinics to give a proper burial or cremation to aborted fetal remains.
US President Biden Orders Gun Restrictions Amid Fresh Shootings
Saying there have been “enough prayers” and it was “time for some action,” U.S. President Joe Biden announced gun restrictions, words that were overshadowed by deadly shootings in Texas.
California colleges required to give training on gender identity and sexuality
In compliance with a recent state law, Christian colleges in California are now giving employer training on gender identity and sexuality that may not reflect the Biblical perspective on these issues, Just the News reports.
Christian News
Canada: Authorities shut down church and erect fence around building for violating coronavirus restrictions
Officials in Alberta, Canada, shut down a church that broke coronavirus restrictions by erecting chain-link metal fencing around the building.
40 Percent of White Evangelical Protestants Say They Will Likely Not Get Vaccinated: Poll
Evangelicals across the U.S. are growing more divided over the use of COVID-19 vaccines.
Somaliland Christians Face Jail After Leaving Islam
Authorities in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland seek long prison terms for at least six people who converted from Islam to Christianity, Worthy News established Thursday.
Nigeria: Pastor found dead after being abducted; ‘please pray for grieving family and all believers in danger’
A few days after being kidnapped by gunmen in Ondo state, Nigeria, fifty year-old Pastor Frederick Ojo Aramuwa was found dead in the bush near his hometown of Ifira, International Christian Concern reported Wednesday. Pastor Aramuwa was killed even though his family paid his captors $5,000 in ransom.
Malaysian government urged to release report on disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh
The Citizens Against Enforced Disappearances (CAGED) organization is calling on the Malaysian government to release the results of a public inquiry into the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh, who was abducted in broad daylight in February 2017, International Christian Concern reports. It is believed the pastor was disappeared for involvement in matters against Islam.
Worthy Watch
New York Will Spend $2.1 Billion to Give $15,600 Checks to Illegal Immigrants
Rabbis Slam Biden Palestine Funding: ‘Every Global Terror Organization Is Delighted’
Christians Must Not Compromise With the Equality Act
Parade of Dead Pharaohs in Egypt on Same Day as Splitting of Red Sea
Worthy.TV
Raiders of the Lost Ark, Solomon’s Lost Treasure, and the Ethiopian Dam … and your calling!