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Around the World
U.S. Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Over Middle East
Amid rising tensions with Iran, the U.S. military flew two nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday, the military confirmed. In a statement monitored by Worthy News, the U.S. Central Command overseeing military operations in the region said the flights were "to underscore the U.S. military's commitment to regional security."
Powerful Aftershocks Rock Croatia Amid Prayers and Desperation
Powerful aftershocks added to the misery in central Croatia on Wednesday, a day after the nation’s strongest earthquake on record killed seven people and injured dozens.
UK Ratifies Brexit Deal as Leaders Sign New Chapter
Britain and the EU signed a post-Brexit trade deal Wednesday, sealing their drawn-out divorce in the closing hours before the UK definitively ends its half-century European experiment.
US Warships Sail Taiwan Strait for Second Time This Month
Two U.S. warships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the U.S. Navy said, the second such mission this month and coming almost two weeks after a Chinese aircraft carrier group used the same waterway.
Tech companies developing Covid-19 vaccine “passports”
As proof of COVID-19 vaccination may eventually be required for traveling abroad or for entering many public spaces at home, technology groups are developing smartphone systems for users to upload their vaccine certificate and show them where needed, CNN Business reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF reveals it attacked 50 targets in Syria throughout 2020
The Israel Air Force carried out 50 strikes against targets in Syria throughout 2020, the IDF revealed in its annual statistics report released on Thursday.
Senior doctors call third lockdown a ‘national disaster’ — even a ‘doomsday weapon’
The current lockdown is going to destroy the State of Israel and devastate more lives than COVID-19 itself.
Gabi Ashkenazi quits Blue and White, as party further disintegrates
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi announced on Wednesday that he was taking a break from politics and leaving Blue and White, in the latest high-profile defection from Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s ailing party.
Inside the United States
U.S. Census Bureau Delays Revealing Voters
The U.S. Census Bureau will miss for the first time a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, in a setback for President Donald J. Trump.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Says He Will Challenge Certification of Electoral College Vote
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced on Wednesday that he will oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden when Congress meets on Jan. 6 to certify the electoral college results.
Biden, Trump, and Harris head to Georgia in final push for Senate candidates
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will head to Georgia to stump for Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ahead of Tuesday's Senate runoff elections.
US Congressman-Elect Letlow Dies Of COVID-19
Luke Letlow, the U.S. congressman-elect from Louisiana, died Tuesday of COVID-19 after being hospitalized, state officials confirmed.
Murder Rate Rose by 37% in U.S. Cities in 2020
Murders have skyrocketed this year, as local governments have become softer on crime. In the 57 major cities for which data are available, the murder rate is up an average of 36.7%. Murder went up in 51 cities, and down in only six cities. Murder is up 74.1% in Seattle, 72.3% in Minneapolis, 55.5% in Chicago, 54.1% in Boston, 39.2% in New York, 34.5% in St. Louis, and 30.4% in Los Angeles.
Christian News
Indonesia Bans Islamic Defenders Front
Christians in a movement of former Muslims and other believers welcomed a decision by Indonesia's government to ban an Islamist group that attacked churches and other targets.
India: Christian persecution expected to intensify in 2021
A new report forecasts that Christians in India will be subject to increased persecution in 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
U.S. Flies Nuclear-Capable Bombers Over Middle East
Amid rising tensions with Iran, the U.S. military flew two nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday, the military confirmed. In a statement monitored by Worthy News, the U.S. Central Command overseeing military operations in the region said the flights were "to underscore the U.S. military's commitment to regional security."
Powerful Aftershocks Rock Croatia Amid Prayers and Desperation
Powerful aftershocks added to the misery in central Croatia on Wednesday, a day after the nation’s strongest earthquake on record killed seven people and injured dozens.
UK Ratifies Brexit Deal as Leaders Sign New Chapter
Britain and the EU signed a post-Brexit trade deal Wednesday, sealing their drawn-out divorce in the closing hours before the UK definitively ends its half-century European experiment.
US Warships Sail Taiwan Strait for Second Time This Month
Two U.S. warships sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Thursday, the U.S. Navy said, the second such mission this month and coming almost two weeks after a Chinese aircraft carrier group used the same waterway.
Tech companies developing Covid-19 vaccine “passports”
As proof of COVID-19 vaccination may eventually be required for traveling abroad or for entering many public spaces at home, technology groups are developing smartphone systems for users to upload their vaccine certificate and show them where needed, CNN Business reports.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF reveals it attacked 50 targets in Syria throughout 2020
The Israel Air Force carried out 50 strikes against targets in Syria throughout 2020, the IDF revealed in its annual statistics report released on Thursday.
Senior doctors call third lockdown a ‘national disaster’ — even a ‘doomsday weapon’
The current lockdown is going to destroy the State of Israel and devastate more lives than COVID-19 itself.
Gabi Ashkenazi quits Blue and White, as party further disintegrates
Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi announced on Wednesday that he was taking a break from politics and leaving Blue and White, in the latest high-profile defection from Defense Minister Benny Gantz’s ailing party.
Inside the United States
U.S. Census Bureau Delays Revealing Voters
The U.S. Census Bureau will miss for the first time a year-end deadline for handing in numbers used for divvying up congressional seats, in a setback for President Donald J. Trump.
Republican Sen. Josh Hawley Says He Will Challenge Certification of Electoral College Vote
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced on Wednesday that he will oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden when Congress meets on Jan. 6 to certify the electoral college results.
Biden, Trump, and Harris head to Georgia in final push for Senate candidates
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will head to Georgia to stump for Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock ahead of Tuesday's Senate runoff elections.
US Congressman-Elect Letlow Dies Of COVID-19
Luke Letlow, the U.S. congressman-elect from Louisiana, died Tuesday of COVID-19 after being hospitalized, state officials confirmed.
Murder Rate Rose by 37% in U.S. Cities in 2020
Murders have skyrocketed this year, as local governments have become softer on crime. In the 57 major cities for which data are available, the murder rate is up an average of 36.7%. Murder went up in 51 cities, and down in only six cities. Murder is up 74.1% in Seattle, 72.3% in Minneapolis, 55.5% in Chicago, 54.1% in Boston, 39.2% in New York, 34.5% in St. Louis, and 30.4% in Los Angeles.
Christian News
Indonesia Bans Islamic Defenders Front
Christians in a movement of former Muslims and other believers welcomed a decision by Indonesia's government to ban an Islamist group that attacked churches and other targets.
India: Christian persecution expected to intensify in 2021
A new report forecasts that Christians in India will be subject to increased persecution in 2021, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.
Around the World
Britain, Turkey reach post-Brexit free trade agreement
Turkey and Britain signed a free-trade agreement Tuesday as the U.K. prepares to leave the European Union’s economic orbit at the start of the new year.
Trump administration strengthens order barring US investment into Chinese firms
The Trump administration on Monday strengthened an executive order barring U.S. investors from buying securities of alleged Chinese military-controlled companies, following disagreement among U.S. agencies about how tough to make the directive.
Croatia Quake Kills 7, Impacts 12 Nations
A desperate search for survivors continues in central Croatia after a massive earthquake killed seven people, injured dozens, and shook neighboring nations.
Iran warns U.S. and Israel not to cross “red lines” in Persian Gulf
Iran warned both the US and Israel Monday that they must not cross “red lines” in the Persian Gulf, the Washington Times reports. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh issued the warning amid reports that Israel had sent submarines to the Gulf and that US nuclear submarines had gone through the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast.
Spain To Share Vaccination Refusal Registry With EU
Spain’s government has warned citizens that it will set up a registry of people who refuse to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus and share it with other European Union member states.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Arabia-Israel normalization deal estimated within one year
There are expectations among some of Israel’s highest echelons that there will be normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia by the end of 2021, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Syrian media reports Israeli airstrikes near Damascus
Syrian media reported Israeli airstrikes near the capital of Damascus early Wednesday morning.
Inside the United States
Outcome of Presidential Race Questioned In Pennsylvania
A group of Republican lawmakers questions the presidential election results, saying authorities wrongly counted over 200,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state.
COVID-19 Vaccine Passport? You Might Need It To Travel In 2021
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go to the movies again. But in order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application.
Trump campaign takes Wisconsin lawsuit to Supreme Court
The Trump campaign filed a petition with the Supreme Court to challenge a decision from Wisconsin's high court that attempted to toss out more than 50,000 votes and overturn the results of the election.
Supreme Court enables Trump to exclude illegal aliens from 2020 census count
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday vacated two lower court decisions that blocked the government from excluding illegal aliens during the process of allotting congressional seats.
California Supreme Court: Nonviolent sex offenders may be eligible for early parole
The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that prisoners convicted of nonviolent sex crimes may be eligible for early parole, the LA Times reports. This eligibility excludes anyone serving time for violent acts like rape and sodomy but may result in early parole for prisoners convicted of crimes the state does not consider violent – including pimping, incest, indecent exposure, and possessing child pornography.
Christian News
Amazon Pressured to Drop Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Focus on the Family, from Charity List
A prominent left-leaning group is urging Amazon to drop dozens of Christian organizations from its popular AmazonSmile charity because they hold to traditional, biblical beliefs about sexuality.
China bans Christmas activities
Chinese government authorities increased their persecution of Christians this Christmas season by banning numerous worship services and carol events, the Christian Post reports.
Britain, Turkey reach post-Brexit free trade agreement
Turkey and Britain signed a free-trade agreement Tuesday as the U.K. prepares to leave the European Union’s economic orbit at the start of the new year.
Trump administration strengthens order barring US investment into Chinese firms
The Trump administration on Monday strengthened an executive order barring U.S. investors from buying securities of alleged Chinese military-controlled companies, following disagreement among U.S. agencies about how tough to make the directive.
Croatia Quake Kills 7, Impacts 12 Nations
A desperate search for survivors continues in central Croatia after a massive earthquake killed seven people, injured dozens, and shook neighboring nations.
Iran warns U.S. and Israel not to cross “red lines” in Persian Gulf
Iran warned both the US and Israel Monday that they must not cross “red lines” in the Persian Gulf, the Washington Times reports. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh issued the warning amid reports that Israel had sent submarines to the Gulf and that US nuclear submarines had gone through the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast.
Spain To Share Vaccination Refusal Registry With EU
Spain’s government has warned citizens that it will set up a registry of people who refuse to be vaccinated against the new coronavirus and share it with other European Union member states.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Saudi Arabia-Israel normalization deal estimated within one year
There are expectations among some of Israel’s highest echelons that there will be normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia by the end of 2021, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Syrian media reports Israeli airstrikes near Damascus
Syrian media reported Israeli airstrikes near the capital of Damascus early Wednesday morning.
Inside the United States
Outcome of Presidential Race Questioned In Pennsylvania
A group of Republican lawmakers questions the presidential election results, saying authorities wrongly counted over 200,000 votes in Pennsylvania, a critical battleground state.
COVID-19 Vaccine Passport? You Might Need It To Travel In 2021
Now that coronavirus vaccines are starting to roll out in the US and abroad, many people may be dreaming of the day when they can travel, shop and go to the movies again. But in order to do those activities, you may eventually need something in addition to the vaccine: a vaccine passport application.
Trump campaign takes Wisconsin lawsuit to Supreme Court
The Trump campaign filed a petition with the Supreme Court to challenge a decision from Wisconsin's high court that attempted to toss out more than 50,000 votes and overturn the results of the election.
Supreme Court enables Trump to exclude illegal aliens from 2020 census count
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday vacated two lower court decisions that blocked the government from excluding illegal aliens during the process of allotting congressional seats.
California Supreme Court: Nonviolent sex offenders may be eligible for early parole
The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that prisoners convicted of nonviolent sex crimes may be eligible for early parole, the LA Times reports. This eligibility excludes anyone serving time for violent acts like rape and sodomy but may result in early parole for prisoners convicted of crimes the state does not consider violent – including pimping, incest, indecent exposure, and possessing child pornography.
Christian News
Amazon Pressured to Drop Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Focus on the Family, from Charity List
A prominent left-leaning group is urging Amazon to drop dozens of Christian organizations from its popular AmazonSmile charity because they hold to traditional, biblical beliefs about sexuality.
China bans Christmas activities
Chinese government authorities increased their persecution of Christians this Christmas season by banning numerous worship services and carol events, the Christian Post reports.
Around the World
Nasrallah claims Saudi-Israeli plot to kill him; says precision missiles doubled
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has doubled the number of its precision missiles over the past year, the terror group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah said Sunday.
Hungary Receives Thousands Of Russian COVID Vaccines
Hungary confirmed Monday that it received thousands of doses of Russia’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine despite European Union concerns.
Tel Aviv research: 99.9% of COVID-19 virus dead in 30 seconds with UV LEDs
Ultraviolet radiation is a common method of killing bacteria and viruses. Now, researchers from Tel Aviv University have proven that the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, can be killed efficiently, quickly and cheaply using ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) at specific frequencies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll shows neither Netanyahu nor Sa’ar would have clear path to govern in March 23 General Election
While Israel has seen months of ongoing bitter protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a new poll shows that Likud would still win most seats in the March 23 election, and that arch-rival New Hope would still need the PM to form a coalition. The fourth election in two years was called after Likud and Blue and White were unable to agree on a budget before the December 23 deadline, the Times of Israel reports.
Israel expects Iranian attacks may come through Iraq and Yemen
According to an Israeli military spokesman, Israel anticipates that an Iranian attack may come from Iraq and Yemen - two countries that are considered Iran’s proxies in its conflict with the Jewish State, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Portugal will move embassy to Jerusalem if it is the capital of two states
Portugal’s Foreign Minister Santos Silva has stated his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem if the city becomes the capital of both Israel and a Palestinian state, All Israel News (AIN) reports. Silva made his statement in an interview with the Jerusalem Post Monday, during a two-day official visit to Israel.
Inside the United States
Biden says Trump Pentagon endangering public by stalling transition
US President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump’s appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition, and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.
U. S. House Backs More Stimulus; Rejects Trump’s Defense Veto
In a rare sign of agreement, the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives has voted 275-134 to meet President Donald J. Trump’s demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.
CDC: COVID Shot Cause Thousands To Have ‘Health Impact Events’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says thousands of people have suffered 'health impact events' as a result of coronavirus vaccinations.
Christian News
Sudan Detains Church Arsonists
Sudan's police reportedly detained nine men suspected of repeatedly burning church properties amid ongoing Islamic pressure on minority Christians.
Nasrallah claims Saudi-Israeli plot to kill him; says precision missiles doubled
Lebanon’s Hezbollah has doubled the number of its precision missiles over the past year, the terror group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah said Sunday.
Hungary Receives Thousands Of Russian COVID Vaccines
Hungary confirmed Monday that it received thousands of doses of Russia’s controversial COVID-19 vaccine despite European Union concerns.
Tel Aviv research: 99.9% of COVID-19 virus dead in 30 seconds with UV LEDs
Ultraviolet radiation is a common method of killing bacteria and viruses. Now, researchers from Tel Aviv University have proven that the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, can be killed efficiently, quickly and cheaply using ultraviolet (UV) light-emitting diodes (UV-LEDs) at specific frequencies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll shows neither Netanyahu nor Sa’ar would have clear path to govern in March 23 General Election
While Israel has seen months of ongoing bitter protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a new poll shows that Likud would still win most seats in the March 23 election, and that arch-rival New Hope would still need the PM to form a coalition. The fourth election in two years was called after Likud and Blue and White were unable to agree on a budget before the December 23 deadline, the Times of Israel reports.
Israel expects Iranian attacks may come through Iraq and Yemen
According to an Israeli military spokesman, Israel anticipates that an Iranian attack may come from Iraq and Yemen - two countries that are considered Iran’s proxies in its conflict with the Jewish State, the Jerusalem Post reports.
Portugal will move embassy to Jerusalem if it is the capital of two states
Portugal’s Foreign Minister Santos Silva has stated his country will move its embassy to Jerusalem if the city becomes the capital of both Israel and a Palestinian state, All Israel News (AIN) reports. Silva made his statement in an interview with the Jerusalem Post Monday, during a two-day official visit to Israel.
Inside the United States
Biden says Trump Pentagon endangering public by stalling transition
US President-elect Joe Biden said Monday that Donald Trump’s appointees at the Pentagon were stalling on the transition, and warned that the United States faces security risks as a result.
U. S. House Backs More Stimulus; Rejects Trump’s Defense Veto
In a rare sign of agreement, the Democratic-led U.S. House of Representatives has voted 275-134 to meet President Donald J. Trump’s demand for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks.
CDC: COVID Shot Cause Thousands To Have ‘Health Impact Events’
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says thousands of people have suffered 'health impact events' as a result of coronavirus vaccinations.
Christian News
Sudan Detains Church Arsonists
Sudan's police reportedly detained nine men suspected of repeatedly burning church properties amid ongoing Islamic pressure on minority Christians.