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Around the World
Mike Pompeo urges Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel and committed to enhancing defense and security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh.
Europe Rushing To Halt New Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
European governments rush to impose harsh measures to halt a massive increase in coronavirus infections across the continent. The partial lockdowns and other regulations impact millions of people from East to West.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel archaeologists find First Temple era limestone-weight in Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have unearthed a limestone-weight dating back to the First Temple Biblical era of King Solomon, CBN News reports. The excavation was conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
Netanyahu won’t reveal secret parts of UAE deal in Knesset until after MKs vote
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has bowed to requests to appear before the Knesset to explain classified portions of the normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates – but not before Thursday, when the Knesset plenum votes to approve it.
Lebanon, Israel have ‘productive’ first talks on setting maritime border
Lebanon and Israel, still technically at war, held unprecedented talks under UN and US auspices Wednesday to settle a maritime border dispute and clear the way for oil and gas exploration within a “reasonable time.”
Inside the United States
San Francisco faces permanent population decline
As the reported ongoing exodus from US cities to suburbs continues, analysts believe San Francisco is set to see a major, permanent, population decline as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zero Hedge reports.
Barrett avoids staking out position on Roe as abortion highlights Supreme Court hearings
From the first Democratic question posed to Amy Coney Barrett at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, abortion played a central role in opposition to the judge's likely ascendance to the court.
Pro-Antifa Colorado Democratic Party figure talks violence in Project Veritas sting
For someone identified as a dedicated Colorado Democratic Party activist, Kristopher Jacks has some decidedly undemocratic ideas.
Social Networks Ban NY Post Article Disclosing Hunter Biden Emails
Facebook and Twitter were widely criticized as it blocked users from sharing a New York Post article that published allegedly leaked Hunter Biden emails which disclosed a Ukrainian businessman encouraging him to use his influence while his father, Joe Biden, was the U.S. Vice President.
Christian News
Authorities do nothing as Muslim men rape Christian and other minority faith girls in Pakistan
Advocacy groups have reported that around 1,000 girls of Christian and other minority faith groups in Pakistan are being raped by Muslim extremists in purported forced conversions to Islam every year, WND reports.
Mike Pompeo urges Saudi Arabia to normalize ties with Israel
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday urged Saudi Arabia to normalize diplomatic ties with Israel and committed to enhancing defense and security cooperation between Washington and Riyadh.
Europe Rushing To Halt New Wave Of Coronavirus Infections
European governments rush to impose harsh measures to halt a massive increase in coronavirus infections across the continent. The partial lockdowns and other regulations impact millions of people from East to West.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel archaeologists find First Temple era limestone-weight in Jerusalem
Archaeologists in Jerusalem have unearthed a limestone-weight dating back to the First Temple Biblical era of King Solomon, CBN News reports. The excavation was conducted on behalf of the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
Netanyahu won’t reveal secret parts of UAE deal in Knesset until after MKs vote
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has bowed to requests to appear before the Knesset to explain classified portions of the normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates – but not before Thursday, when the Knesset plenum votes to approve it.
Lebanon, Israel have ‘productive’ first talks on setting maritime border
Lebanon and Israel, still technically at war, held unprecedented talks under UN and US auspices Wednesday to settle a maritime border dispute and clear the way for oil and gas exploration within a “reasonable time.”
Inside the United States
San Francisco faces permanent population decline
As the reported ongoing exodus from US cities to suburbs continues, analysts believe San Francisco is set to see a major, permanent, population decline as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zero Hedge reports.
Barrett avoids staking out position on Roe as abortion highlights Supreme Court hearings
From the first Democratic question posed to Amy Coney Barrett at her Supreme Court confirmation hearing, abortion played a central role in opposition to the judge's likely ascendance to the court.
Pro-Antifa Colorado Democratic Party figure talks violence in Project Veritas sting
For someone identified as a dedicated Colorado Democratic Party activist, Kristopher Jacks has some decidedly undemocratic ideas.
Social Networks Ban NY Post Article Disclosing Hunter Biden Emails
Facebook and Twitter were widely criticized as it blocked users from sharing a New York Post article that published allegedly leaked Hunter Biden emails which disclosed a Ukrainian businessman encouraging him to use his influence while his father, Joe Biden, was the U.S. Vice President.
Christian News
Authorities do nothing as Muslim men rape Christian and other minority faith girls in Pakistan
Advocacy groups have reported that around 1,000 girls of Christian and other minority faith groups in Pakistan are being raped by Muslim extremists in purported forced conversions to Islam every year, WND reports.
Around the World
Belarus Police Authorized To Use Lethal Force Against Protestors
Authorities in Belarus have authorized police to use lethal force if necessary against anti-government protesters, prompting more European Union sanctions. The move comes after officials confirmed that at least 713 people were detained since Sunday during mass protests against the reelection of the country's authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a disputed vote.
China, Russia Among Rights Abusers Elected To UN Human Rights Council
China and Russia were among 15 countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council on October 13, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and the United States over their abysmal human rights records.
World Health Organization Admits Lockdowns Were Wrong
In a major policy shift, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged world leaders to stop “using lockdowns as your primary control method” against the coronavirus amid fears they lead to as many as 100 million deaths.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Ahead of US elections, 63% of Israelis say Trump will be better for Israel
A clear majority of Israelis favor the re-election of US President Donald Trump come November's presidential elections, a new poll conducted for i24NEWS showed Monday night.
Inside the United States
Supreme Cross-Examination: What Amy Coney Barrett Said Today About Her Faith and Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was grilled by Senate Democrats during her second day of confirmation hearings.
Portland protesters topple Roosevelt, Lincoln statues, police declare riot
Protesters overturned statues of former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln in Portland, Ore., ahead of Monday's federal Columbus Day holiday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block Manhattan district attorney subpoena for tax returns
President Trump's lawyers filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court on Tuesday asking it to block a subpoena forcing the president to release his tax returns.
Nearly 60% of likely voters — including 70% of undecideds — believe U.S. shouldn't lock down again
A majority of likely American voters believe the United States should not undergo another COVID-19 lockdown, according to a new Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen.
Americans leaving cities to live in suburbs
Experts report that US citizens are leaving cities and moving to suburbs, CBN News reports. A previous trend for migration into American cities is reportedly reversing itself, experts say.
Christian News
In-person attendance at Church of England churches in decline before pandemic
A new report shows that regular personal attendance at Church of England churches began to decline even before the COVID-19 outbreak this year, Christian Today reported Monday. A parallel digital Church report showed that online engagement with Church of England church services has grown significantly.
Belarus Police Authorized To Use Lethal Force Against Protestors
Authorities in Belarus have authorized police to use lethal force if necessary against anti-government protesters, prompting more European Union sanctions. The move comes after officials confirmed that at least 713 people were detained since Sunday during mass protests against the reelection of the country's authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a disputed vote.
China, Russia Among Rights Abusers Elected To UN Human Rights Council
China and Russia were among 15 countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council on October 13, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and the United States over their abysmal human rights records.
World Health Organization Admits Lockdowns Were Wrong
In a major policy shift, the World Health Organization (WHO) has urged world leaders to stop “using lockdowns as your primary control method” against the coronavirus amid fears they lead to as many as 100 million deaths.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Ahead of US elections, 63% of Israelis say Trump will be better for Israel
A clear majority of Israelis favor the re-election of US President Donald Trump come November's presidential elections, a new poll conducted for i24NEWS showed Monday night.
Inside the United States
Supreme Cross-Examination: What Amy Coney Barrett Said Today About Her Faith and Roe v. Wade
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was grilled by Senate Democrats during her second day of confirmation hearings.
Portland protesters topple Roosevelt, Lincoln statues, police declare riot
Protesters overturned statues of former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln in Portland, Ore., ahead of Monday's federal Columbus Day holiday.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block Manhattan district attorney subpoena for tax returns
President Trump's lawyers filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court on Tuesday asking it to block a subpoena forcing the president to release his tax returns.
Nearly 60% of likely voters — including 70% of undecideds — believe U.S. shouldn't lock down again
A majority of likely American voters believe the United States should not undergo another COVID-19 lockdown, according to a new Just the News Daily Poll with Scott Rasmussen.
Americans leaving cities to live in suburbs
Experts report that US citizens are leaving cities and moving to suburbs, CBN News reports. A previous trend for migration into American cities is reportedly reversing itself, experts say.
Christian News
In-person attendance at Church of England churches in decline before pandemic
A new report shows that regular personal attendance at Church of England churches began to decline even before the COVID-19 outbreak this year, Christian Today reported Monday. A parallel digital Church report showed that online engagement with Church of England church services has grown significantly.
Around the World
Iran enriching even more uranium than it planned
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear watchdog has found that Iran is currently enriching even more uranium than the regime had originally intended, World Israel News (WIN) reports. The IAEA published its findings in report released on Saturday.
Azerbaijan, Armenia Accuse Each Other Of Deadly Breaches Of Truce
Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of deadly attacks over the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh despite a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia over the weekend. The clashes reportedly killed at least seven people and injured dozens.
White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval, three sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Cabinet Approves UAE Peace Deal
Israel’s Cabinet has approved an agreement on normalizing relations with the United Arab Emirates, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan have agreed to meet soon.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Praising Prayer At Turbulent Nomination Hearing
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett thanked those who had been praying for her as she presented her case to serve at the nation’s top court ahead of a turbulent nomination hearing.
Supreme Court nominee says court should not try and make policy
US Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett will tell senators at her confirmation hearing that the court should leave policy-making to Congress and to Presidents, VOA News reports. The strongly conservative President Trump nominee appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for four days of hearings starting Monday.
Declassified FBI spreadsheet exposes folly of Steele dossier's uncorroborated claims
An FBI spreadsheet that evaluated the credibility of Christopher Steele's dossier found almost no corroborating evidence from official intelligence reporting, leaving analysts to grope after flimsy sources like a Democratic operative, a Russian propaganda news site and U.S. news media story leaks that amounted to circular reporting.
Federal tax judge allows whistleblower case against Clinton foundation to proceed
A federal judge is allowing a whistleblower complaint to proceed against the Clinton Foundation, ruling the IRS "abused its discretion" in trying to dismiss allegations of nonprofit wrongdoing by one of America's most famous political families.
Only 50% of public willing to get COVID-19 vaccine: Poll
Fewer people than ever would be willing to get a vaccine for the coronavirus if one were available right now.
Christian News
Faith communities launch legal action against New York Governor’s continued COVID-19 restrictions
Catholic and Jewish faith communities in New York are challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s continued imposition of COVID-19 restrictions on religious institutions despite a federal judge advising he cannot do this while allowing unrestricted mass protests, CBN News reports. On Friday, the Thomas More Society filed an Emergency Amended Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in the US District Court for the Northern District of New York. The motion is on behalf of two Catholic priests, two Catholic school students, and four Orthodox Jewish individuals.
Iran enriching even more uranium than it planned
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear watchdog has found that Iran is currently enriching even more uranium than the regime had originally intended, World Israel News (WIN) reports. The IAEA published its findings in report released on Saturday.
Azerbaijan, Armenia Accuse Each Other Of Deadly Breaches Of Truce
Azerbaijan and Armenia accuse each other of deadly attacks over the contested territory of Nagorno-Karabakh despite a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia over the weekend. The clashes reportedly killed at least seven people and injured dozens.
White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan
The White House is moving forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval, three sources familiar with the situation said on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Cabinet Approves UAE Peace Deal
Israel’s Cabinet has approved an agreement on normalizing relations with the United Arab Emirates, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan have agreed to meet soon.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court Nominee Barrett Praising Prayer At Turbulent Nomination Hearing
U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett thanked those who had been praying for her as she presented her case to serve at the nation’s top court ahead of a turbulent nomination hearing.
Supreme Court nominee says court should not try and make policy
US Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett will tell senators at her confirmation hearing that the court should leave policy-making to Congress and to Presidents, VOA News reports. The strongly conservative President Trump nominee appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for four days of hearings starting Monday.
Declassified FBI spreadsheet exposes folly of Steele dossier's uncorroborated claims
An FBI spreadsheet that evaluated the credibility of Christopher Steele's dossier found almost no corroborating evidence from official intelligence reporting, leaving analysts to grope after flimsy sources like a Democratic operative, a Russian propaganda news site and U.S. news media story leaks that amounted to circular reporting.
Federal tax judge allows whistleblower case against Clinton foundation to proceed
A federal judge is allowing a whistleblower complaint to proceed against the Clinton Foundation, ruling the IRS "abused its discretion" in trying to dismiss allegations of nonprofit wrongdoing by one of America's most famous political families.
Only 50% of public willing to get COVID-19 vaccine: Poll
Fewer people than ever would be willing to get a vaccine for the coronavirus if one were available right now.
Christian News
Faith communities launch legal action against New York Governor’s continued COVID-19 restrictions
Catholic and Jewish faith communities in New York are challenging Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s continued imposition of COVID-19 restrictions on religious institutions despite a federal judge advising he cannot do this while allowing unrestricted mass protests, CBN News reports. On Friday, the Thomas More Society filed an Emergency Amended Complaint and Motion for Temporary Restraining Order in the US District Court for the Northern District of New York. The motion is on behalf of two Catholic priests, two Catholic school students, and four Orthodox Jewish individuals.