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Around the World
Al Qaeda's second-in-command on FBI's most wanted list 'killed by Afghan security forces'
The man believed to be al Qaeda's second-in-command has been killed, Afghan security forces have said.
Ethiopia accuses Trump of inciting 'war' over Nile dam
Ethiopia demanded Saturday that the US "clarify" remarks by President Donald Trump in which he said Egypt may try to "blow up" the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam currently under construction in the East African country.
‘We aren’t going to ask America:’ Erdogan confirms testing Russian S-400
Turkey’s president on Friday confirmed the country tested its Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, despite objections from the United States.
Lithuania, Ukraine Holding Elections Amid Pandemic And Questions Over Leadership
Despite the raging coronavirus pandemic, polls opened Sunday for elections that could impact government leaders' future in the East European nations Lithuania and Ukraine.
Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era
Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
Europe Struggles To Contain Coronavirus Infections
European governments are battling to contain a massive wave of new coronavirus infections. In the most dramatic move so far this season, the French government is imposing a curfew on two-thirds of the country, after strict measures in other nations, including Eastern Europe.
Thousands Of Hungarians March For Freedom in Budapest
Thousands of Hungarians, many of them students, marched through Budapest on Friday to demand freedom in universities and media.
Sudan, Israel Agree To Normalize Ties In Move To New Era
In another move towards a new era, Israel and Sudan agreed Friday to normalize ties in a U.S.-brokered deal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF launches its largest drill of the year, simulating war against Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday morning launched a large-scale exercise simulating war against the Hezbollah terror group, aimed at improving the military’s offensive capability, it said.
Mossad head: Saudi normalization ties close; post US election could see progress
A normalization announcement between Israel and Saudi Arabia is close and there could be major developments following the US presidential elections depending on who wins, Mossad director Yossi Cohen has said in closed conversations, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Hamas said to be secretly operating cyber, counterintelligence HQ in Turkey
The Palestinian terror group Hamas is secretly operating a facility in Turkey where it conducts cyberattacks and counterintelligence operations, according to a British newspaper report Thursday.
Inside the United States
Sore losers: Hillary Clinton operatives tried to take down Trump after he won the 2016 election
Hillary Clinton operatives continued to push false information against Donald Trump to the Justice Department’s No. 4 official after the Republican won the 2016 election, newly declassified FBI documents show.
Soros Steers Last-Minute Cash to Boost Black, Latino Turnout in Battleground States
Liberal billionaire George Soros is pumping last-minute cash into efforts to boost black and Latino turnout in battleground states.
Christian News
'Let Us Worship': Thousands 'Lift up the Name of Jesus' in Worship Rally on National Mall in DC
Worship leader Sean Feucht was at the National Mall in Washington, DC this Sunday for his "Let Us Worship" tour, which drew tens of thousands, in an effort to lift up our nation during this turbulent time in history.
Colorado federal judge prevents state from enforcing COVID-19 restrictions on churches
A Colorado federal district judge has issued an injunction preventing the state from enforcing Gov. Jared Polis' COVID-19 orders on limiting numbers at indoor church services and requiring congregants to wear masks, CBN News reported Wednesday.
Rioters burn down two churches in Chile
Large groups of anti-government rioters in Santiago, Chile went on to burn down two Catholic churches, after vandalizing buildings and looting stores as protests broke out in the city over the weekend, CBN News reports. Demonstrations had been taking place in the run-up to the October 25 national referendum on whether to strike down Chile’s dictator-era constitution. Peaceful protests had been conducted during the day but rioting took over at night.
Ministry leader says Church must help fight human trafficking: some traffickers specifically target Christian girls
A Christian ministry leader involved in combatting the scourge of human trafficking has reported that some traffickers specifically target Christian girls, CBN News reports. As 430,000 children go missing in the US every year, Jeff Tiegs of All Things Possible Ministries said: "We as believers have to do a better job of protecting our young women."
Al Qaeda's second-in-command on FBI's most wanted list 'killed by Afghan security forces'
The man believed to be al Qaeda's second-in-command has been killed, Afghan security forces have said.
Ethiopia accuses Trump of inciting 'war' over Nile dam
Ethiopia demanded Saturday that the US "clarify" remarks by President Donald Trump in which he said Egypt may try to "blow up" the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam currently under construction in the East African country.
‘We aren’t going to ask America:’ Erdogan confirms testing Russian S-400
Turkey’s president on Friday confirmed the country tested its Russian-made S-400 missile defense system, despite objections from the United States.
Lithuania, Ukraine Holding Elections Amid Pandemic And Questions Over Leadership
Despite the raging coronavirus pandemic, polls opened Sunday for elections that could impact government leaders' future in the East European nations Lithuania and Ukraine.
Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era
Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
Europe Struggles To Contain Coronavirus Infections
European governments are battling to contain a massive wave of new coronavirus infections. In the most dramatic move so far this season, the French government is imposing a curfew on two-thirds of the country, after strict measures in other nations, including Eastern Europe.
Thousands Of Hungarians March For Freedom in Budapest
Thousands of Hungarians, many of them students, marched through Budapest on Friday to demand freedom in universities and media.
Sudan, Israel Agree To Normalize Ties In Move To New Era
In another move towards a new era, Israel and Sudan agreed Friday to normalize ties in a U.S.-brokered deal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF launches its largest drill of the year, simulating war against Hezbollah
The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday morning launched a large-scale exercise simulating war against the Hezbollah terror group, aimed at improving the military’s offensive capability, it said.
Mossad head: Saudi normalization ties close; post US election could see progress
A normalization announcement between Israel and Saudi Arabia is close and there could be major developments following the US presidential elections depending on who wins, Mossad director Yossi Cohen has said in closed conversations, The Jerusalem Post has learned.
Hamas said to be secretly operating cyber, counterintelligence HQ in Turkey
The Palestinian terror group Hamas is secretly operating a facility in Turkey where it conducts cyberattacks and counterintelligence operations, according to a British newspaper report Thursday.
Inside the United States
Sore losers: Hillary Clinton operatives tried to take down Trump after he won the 2016 election
Hillary Clinton operatives continued to push false information against Donald Trump to the Justice Department’s No. 4 official after the Republican won the 2016 election, newly declassified FBI documents show.
Soros Steers Last-Minute Cash to Boost Black, Latino Turnout in Battleground States
Liberal billionaire George Soros is pumping last-minute cash into efforts to boost black and Latino turnout in battleground states.
Christian News
'Let Us Worship': Thousands 'Lift up the Name of Jesus' in Worship Rally on National Mall in DC
Worship leader Sean Feucht was at the National Mall in Washington, DC this Sunday for his "Let Us Worship" tour, which drew tens of thousands, in an effort to lift up our nation during this turbulent time in history.
Colorado federal judge prevents state from enforcing COVID-19 restrictions on churches
A Colorado federal district judge has issued an injunction preventing the state from enforcing Gov. Jared Polis' COVID-19 orders on limiting numbers at indoor church services and requiring congregants to wear masks, CBN News reported Wednesday.
Rioters burn down two churches in Chile
Large groups of anti-government rioters in Santiago, Chile went on to burn down two Catholic churches, after vandalizing buildings and looting stores as protests broke out in the city over the weekend, CBN News reports. Demonstrations had been taking place in the run-up to the October 25 national referendum on whether to strike down Chile’s dictator-era constitution. Peaceful protests had been conducted during the day but rioting took over at night.
Ministry leader says Church must help fight human trafficking: some traffickers specifically target Christian girls
A Christian ministry leader involved in combatting the scourge of human trafficking has reported that some traffickers specifically target Christian girls, CBN News reports. As 430,000 children go missing in the US every year, Jeff Tiegs of All Things Possible Ministries said: "We as believers have to do a better job of protecting our young women."
Around the World
U.S. and 31 other nations sign declaration that 'there is no international right to abortion'
The United States and a coalition of 31 other countries have signed onto the Geneva Consensus Declaration that upholds the importance women's health, and states that there is no global right to abortion.
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay $2.9 billion in 1MDB scandal
The Goldman Sachs Group agreed to pay $2.9 billion (€2.4 billion) in penalties to settle criminal charges in Malaysia's 1MDB bribery scandal, said the US Justice Department Thursday.
Poland abortion: Top court bans almost all terminations
Poland's top court has ruled that abortions in cases of fetal defects are unconstitutional.
EU Awards Top Rights Prize To Belarus Opposition
The European Union has awarded its top human rights prize to the Belarus opposition movement and its leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. They received the Sakharov Prize for their challenge to what EU leaders view as Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko's long, hard-line reign.
Nigerian forces reportedly open fire on anti-police brutality protestors
Nigerian authorities reportedly opened fire on protestors demonstrating against the brutality of a police force called SARS (the Special Anti-Robbery Squad) in Lagos, Sky News reports.
Dutch King Apologizes For Greece Holiday Despite Pandemic
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Wednesday for going on holiday to Greece while his nation was in a half-lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, U.S. sign joint declaration reaffirming military edge promise
Defense Minister Benny Gantz met U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the Pentagon on Thursday where they signed a joint declaration confirming Washington's strategic commitment to maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East.
Report: Population of Jews in Europe at lowest level for 900 years
A new report has shown that the proportion of Jews living in Europe is at its lowest level in 900 years, Israel National News reports. The report was published Thursday by the European Jewish Demography Unit at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR).
Israeli hospital treatment of Bahraini princess paved the way for normalizing relations
A former Israeli communications minister has stated that the manner in which Israel treated Bahraini princess Fatima bint Khalifa in 2010 helped open the door for normalizing relations with Bahrain this year, the Jerusalem Post reports. Speaking at the second annual Israeli- Palestinian Economic Forum Tuesday, Israeli-Druze Ayoub Kara said he had helped the princess receive treatment at Israel’s Rambam Hospital in Haifa, and that this had been an opportunity to foster good relations with the Gulf states.
Inside the United States
Trump, Biden Clash Over Pandemic and Corruption
Warning of “a dark winter” Democrat Joe Biden condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic at their Thursday’s final debate.
Senate panel votes to advance Barrett's nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate Thursday despite a boycott from all 10 Democratic members of the committee.
Gallup: Support for Gay 'Marriage' at Record High, 67%
A Gallup survey shows that 67% of American adults support same-sex "marriage," which is a record high. Just 24 years ago, 68% of Americans opposed gay marriage.
'This is 60 Minutes': Lesley Stahl says she won't air Trump claims that campaign was spied on and asserts Hunter Biden stories are 'discredited' (Full Video)
President Trump has released his full interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, which showed the two jousting over what material ought to be aired.
Clinton operatives worked to take down Trump even after election, declassified documents show
Hillary Clinton operatives continued to push false information against Donald Trump to the Justice Department’s No. 4 official after the Republican won the 2016 election, newly declassified FBI documents show.
FBI: Russian hackers targeting government networks
Russian hackers have targeted dozens of government computer networks in recent weeks, the FBI warned Thursday, adding that there's no indication the efforts have disrupted the U.S. elections process.
U.S. Navy will install hypersonic missiles aboard destroyers and submarines, White House says
The U.S. Navy plans to install hypersonic missiles aboard attack submarines and more than 60 destroyers, the top White House national security official said Wednesday.
Christian News
Pakistan Christian Woman, Children Flee After Husband’s Death Sentence For Blasphemy
A Pakistani Christian woman and her four children have fled after her husband was sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.
Islamic Militants Kill Nigeria Christians As Violence Spreads
Christians are among those singled out for deadly attacks as violence spreads throughout Nigeria, Christian rights investigators warned Thursday.
U.S. and 31 other nations sign declaration that 'there is no international right to abortion'
The United States and a coalition of 31 other countries have signed onto the Geneva Consensus Declaration that upholds the importance women's health, and states that there is no global right to abortion.
Goldman Sachs agrees to pay $2.9 billion in 1MDB scandal
The Goldman Sachs Group agreed to pay $2.9 billion (€2.4 billion) in penalties to settle criminal charges in Malaysia's 1MDB bribery scandal, said the US Justice Department Thursday.
Poland abortion: Top court bans almost all terminations
Poland's top court has ruled that abortions in cases of fetal defects are unconstitutional.
EU Awards Top Rights Prize To Belarus Opposition
The European Union has awarded its top human rights prize to the Belarus opposition movement and its leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya. They received the Sakharov Prize for their challenge to what EU leaders view as Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko's long, hard-line reign.
Nigerian forces reportedly open fire on anti-police brutality protestors
Nigerian authorities reportedly opened fire on protestors demonstrating against the brutality of a police force called SARS (the Special Anti-Robbery Squad) in Lagos, Sky News reports.
Dutch King Apologizes For Greece Holiday Despite Pandemic
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized Wednesday for going on holiday to Greece while his nation was in a half-lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, U.S. sign joint declaration reaffirming military edge promise
Defense Minister Benny Gantz met U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the Pentagon on Thursday where they signed a joint declaration confirming Washington's strategic commitment to maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East.
Report: Population of Jews in Europe at lowest level for 900 years
A new report has shown that the proportion of Jews living in Europe is at its lowest level in 900 years, Israel National News reports. The report was published Thursday by the European Jewish Demography Unit at the Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR).
Israeli hospital treatment of Bahraini princess paved the way for normalizing relations
A former Israeli communications minister has stated that the manner in which Israel treated Bahraini princess Fatima bint Khalifa in 2010 helped open the door for normalizing relations with Bahrain this year, the Jerusalem Post reports. Speaking at the second annual Israeli- Palestinian Economic Forum Tuesday, Israeli-Druze Ayoub Kara said he had helped the princess receive treatment at Israel’s Rambam Hospital in Haifa, and that this had been an opportunity to foster good relations with the Gulf states.
Inside the United States
Trump, Biden Clash Over Pandemic and Corruption
Warning of “a dark winter” Democrat Joe Biden condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic at their Thursday’s final debate.
Senate panel votes to advance Barrett's nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the full Senate Thursday despite a boycott from all 10 Democratic members of the committee.
Gallup: Support for Gay 'Marriage' at Record High, 67%
A Gallup survey shows that 67% of American adults support same-sex "marriage," which is a record high. Just 24 years ago, 68% of Americans opposed gay marriage.
'This is 60 Minutes': Lesley Stahl says she won't air Trump claims that campaign was spied on and asserts Hunter Biden stories are 'discredited' (Full Video)
President Trump has released his full interview with 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl, which showed the two jousting over what material ought to be aired.
Clinton operatives worked to take down Trump even after election, declassified documents show
Hillary Clinton operatives continued to push false information against Donald Trump to the Justice Department’s No. 4 official after the Republican won the 2016 election, newly declassified FBI documents show.
FBI: Russian hackers targeting government networks
Russian hackers have targeted dozens of government computer networks in recent weeks, the FBI warned Thursday, adding that there's no indication the efforts have disrupted the U.S. elections process.
U.S. Navy will install hypersonic missiles aboard destroyers and submarines, White House says
The U.S. Navy plans to install hypersonic missiles aboard attack submarines and more than 60 destroyers, the top White House national security official said Wednesday.
Christian News
Pakistan Christian Woman, Children Flee After Husband’s Death Sentence For Blasphemy
A Pakistani Christian woman and her four children have fled after her husband was sentenced to death for blasphemy against Islam, well-informed Christians told Worthy News.
Islamic Militants Kill Nigeria Christians As Violence Spreads
Christians are among those singled out for deadly attacks as violence spreads throughout Nigeria, Christian rights investigators warned Thursday.
Around the World
World Economic Forum developing digital “health passport”
The World Economic Forum, which organizes the annual Davos economic summit, is involved in developing a passport-like system for travelers to prove they are not infected with COVID-19 before they enter another country, Zero Hedge reports. The system is being spearheaded by the Commons Project, a non-profit funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.
Iran says it is conducting an air defense drill across half its airspace
The Iranian Islamic regime has announced it is beginning a massive air defense drill across half of Iran’s airspace this week, the Jerusalem Post (JP) reports. Set to start on Wednesday, the drill follows the expiration on October 18 of the ten-year long UN arms embargo on Iran, and renewed Iranian interest in upgrading its military and defense technology.
'Legally covered': Pope Francis signals support for same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis, in an Italian documentary released Wednesday, signaled support for same-sex civil unions.
FAO Expects to Control East Africa Locust Invasion by Year's End
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects it will have the record desert locust swarms that have plagued East Africa under control by the end of the year.
Brexit: UK to restart trade talks with EU after threatening to quit
Brussels and London have "re-established" a basis for Brexit talks on Wednesday following an apparent impasse last week, the UK's chief negotiator David Frost said on Twitter.
Trump admin approves more than $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan, angering China
The Trump administration has approved more than $1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan in a move likely to further ratchet up tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
'We will not allow Hezbollah or Iran to entrench themselves on Golan Heights'
Israel will not allow terrorist entities aligned with Hezbollah or Iran to entrench themselves on Israel's Golan Heights border, and will do whatever is necessary to push them back, Defense Minister Benny Gantz told Israel Radio on Wednesday, following reports from Syria that IDF tanks had fired on targets near Quneitra in the Syrian Golan Heights overnight.
IDF: Gaza attack tunnel found this week was dug by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday said it determined that an attack tunnel discovered earlier this week from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory was dug by the Hamas terror group.
Inside the United States
DHS opening new center to combat human trafficking
In an effort to combat what has been described as “modern-day slavery,” the Trump administration announced Tuesday it has opened a new Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the Daily Caller reports. The Center has been operational since early September and is being run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said.
Senate Democrats block $500B coronavirus aid package a second time
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a GOP-authored coronavirus relief package while slow-moving bipartisan talks have significantly dimmed optimism for a new round of federal aid before next year.
Federal appeals court allows North Carolina to accept mail-in ballots nine days after polls close
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld North Carolina's plan extending the time for accepting absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
US files landmark antitrust case against Google
The United States Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising — the government’s most significant attempt to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago.
Iran obtained voter information, sending 'spoof emails' to intimidate voters, 'damage' Trump
Iran and Russia have obtained U.S. voter registration information and Iran is already using it to “intimidate” voters and “damage President Trump,” Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday night.
Christian News
US Condemns Iran For Flogging Christian Convert
The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s reported flogging of a former Muslim-turned-Christian for drinking Communion wine.
World Economic Forum developing digital “health passport”
The World Economic Forum, which organizes the annual Davos economic summit, is involved in developing a passport-like system for travelers to prove they are not infected with COVID-19 before they enter another country, Zero Hedge reports. The system is being spearheaded by the Commons Project, a non-profit funded by the Rockefeller Foundation.
Iran says it is conducting an air defense drill across half its airspace
The Iranian Islamic regime has announced it is beginning a massive air defense drill across half of Iran’s airspace this week, the Jerusalem Post (JP) reports. Set to start on Wednesday, the drill follows the expiration on October 18 of the ten-year long UN arms embargo on Iran, and renewed Iranian interest in upgrading its military and defense technology.
'Legally covered': Pope Francis signals support for same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis, in an Italian documentary released Wednesday, signaled support for same-sex civil unions.
FAO Expects to Control East Africa Locust Invasion by Year's End
The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects it will have the record desert locust swarms that have plagued East Africa under control by the end of the year.
Brexit: UK to restart trade talks with EU after threatening to quit
Brussels and London have "re-established" a basis for Brexit talks on Wednesday following an apparent impasse last week, the UK's chief negotiator David Frost said on Twitter.
Trump admin approves more than $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan, angering China
The Trump administration has approved more than $1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan in a move likely to further ratchet up tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
'We will not allow Hezbollah or Iran to entrench themselves on Golan Heights'
Israel will not allow terrorist entities aligned with Hezbollah or Iran to entrench themselves on Israel's Golan Heights border, and will do whatever is necessary to push them back, Defense Minister Benny Gantz told Israel Radio on Wednesday, following reports from Syria that IDF tanks had fired on targets near Quneitra in the Syrian Golan Heights overnight.
IDF: Gaza attack tunnel found this week was dug by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday said it determined that an attack tunnel discovered earlier this week from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory was dug by the Hamas terror group.
Inside the United States
DHS opening new center to combat human trafficking
In an effort to combat what has been described as “modern-day slavery,” the Trump administration announced Tuesday it has opened a new Center for Countering Human Trafficking, the Daily Caller reports. The Center has been operational since early September and is being run by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has said.
Senate Democrats block $500B coronavirus aid package a second time
Senate Democrats on Wednesday blocked a GOP-authored coronavirus relief package while slow-moving bipartisan talks have significantly dimmed optimism for a new round of federal aid before next year.
Federal appeals court allows North Carolina to accept mail-in ballots nine days after polls close
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld North Carolina's plan extending the time for accepting absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
US files landmark antitrust case against Google
The United States Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising — the government’s most significant attempt to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago.
Iran obtained voter information, sending 'spoof emails' to intimidate voters, 'damage' Trump
Iran and Russia have obtained U.S. voter registration information and Iran is already using it to “intimidate” voters and “damage President Trump,” Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday night.
Christian News
US Condemns Iran For Flogging Christian Convert
The U.S. State Department has condemned Iran’s reported flogging of a former Muslim-turned-Christian for drinking Communion wine.