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Around the World
Top WHO Experts Regrets Coronavirus Remarks During Vaccine Rush
A top expert at the World Health Organization (WHO) has walked away from her comments on the spread of the coronavirus amid concerns they could undermine government-imposed social distancing rules and other measures to halt the virus.
North Korea Cuts Communications With South As Nuclear Tensions Rise
North Korea said Tuesday it would cut off all communications with South Korea amid rising tensions between the two neighbors.
U.S and Russia Invite China to Join Nuclear Weapons Talks
The US and Russia have invited China to attend nuclear arms control talks this month, the Washington Times reports. The 2021 deadline for renewal of the US-Russia New START nuclear arms limitation treaty is fast approaching, and Russia is willing to extend for another five years. However, the US reportedly wants China to come to the negotiating table and join a trilateral treaty.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian official warns Abbas willing 'to let PA collapse' to foil Israel's sovereignty bid
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas plans to run his administration to the ground to prevent Israeli from pursuing its plan to apply sovereignty to large parts of Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, a senior Palestinian official told The New York Times on Monday.
Israeli Lawmakers Debate Controversial COVID-19 Bill
As Israel sees a spike in COVID-19 cases following the easing of lockdown restrictions, government leaders began to debate a controversial new bill Tuesday that would give the executive branch wide-ranging emergency powers to manage the virus outbreak, CBN News reported. The bill must first be approved by a special COVID-19 government committee before going on to the Ministerial Committee for Legislation and to the Knesset for approval.
Inside the United States
Barr says FBI was ‘spring-loaded’ to investigate Trump campaign, ignored ‘exculpatory evidence’
In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Attorney General Bill Barr faulted the FBI for taking a “very aggressive” approach to investigating suspected Trump campaign ties to Russia and continuing to push forward even when, he says, their evidence was “falling apart.”
Minneapolis Votes to Dismantle Police Department and Find New Approach to Public Safety
A majority of Minneapolis City Council members voted Sunday to dismantle the city’s police department and replace it with a new model of public safety, the New York Times (NYT) reported. The move follows activists’ calls to “defund police” after the violent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement officers two weeks ago. As Republicans have expectedly described such calls as “appalling” and “outlandish,” Congressional Democrats have also distanced themselves from the calls, focussing instead on bringing a new bill addressing police reform.
Christian News
Casinos Are Open, But Churches Are Closed?
Last week, hundreds of people poured through the doors of Nevada casinos, which reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, it is illegal for churches in Nevada to meet with more than 50 people.
New Jersey governor lifts church restrictions after violating shutdown order to protest
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy lifted restrictions on church services and protests Tuesday, a day after he violated his own stay-at-home order to join a demonstration against racial injustice.
Top WHO Experts Regrets Coronavirus Remarks During Vaccine Rush
A top expert at the World Health Organization (WHO) has walked away from her comments on the spread of the coronavirus amid concerns they could undermine government-imposed social distancing rules and other measures to halt the virus.
North Korea Cuts Communications With South As Nuclear Tensions Rise
North Korea said Tuesday it would cut off all communications with South Korea amid rising tensions between the two neighbors.
U.S and Russia Invite China to Join Nuclear Weapons Talks
The US and Russia have invited China to attend nuclear arms control talks this month, the Washington Times reports. The 2021 deadline for renewal of the US-Russia New START nuclear arms limitation treaty is fast approaching, and Russia is willing to extend for another five years. However, the US reportedly wants China to come to the negotiating table and join a trilateral treaty.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian official warns Abbas willing 'to let PA collapse' to foil Israel's sovereignty bid
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas plans to run his administration to the ground to prevent Israeli from pursuing its plan to apply sovereignty to large parts of Judea and Samaria and the Jordan Valley, a senior Palestinian official told The New York Times on Monday.
Israeli Lawmakers Debate Controversial COVID-19 Bill
As Israel sees a spike in COVID-19 cases following the easing of lockdown restrictions, government leaders began to debate a controversial new bill Tuesday that would give the executive branch wide-ranging emergency powers to manage the virus outbreak, CBN News reported. The bill must first be approved by a special COVID-19 government committee before going on to the Ministerial Committee for Legislation and to the Knesset for approval.
Inside the United States
Barr says FBI was ‘spring-loaded’ to investigate Trump campaign, ignored ‘exculpatory evidence’
In an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Attorney General Bill Barr faulted the FBI for taking a “very aggressive” approach to investigating suspected Trump campaign ties to Russia and continuing to push forward even when, he says, their evidence was “falling apart.”
Minneapolis Votes to Dismantle Police Department and Find New Approach to Public Safety
A majority of Minneapolis City Council members voted Sunday to dismantle the city’s police department and replace it with a new model of public safety, the New York Times (NYT) reported. The move follows activists’ calls to “defund police” after the violent death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis law enforcement officers two weeks ago. As Republicans have expectedly described such calls as “appalling” and “outlandish,” Congressional Democrats have also distanced themselves from the calls, focussing instead on bringing a new bill addressing police reform.
Christian News
Casinos Are Open, But Churches Are Closed?
Last week, hundreds of people poured through the doors of Nevada casinos, which reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, it is illegal for churches in Nevada to meet with more than 50 people.
New Jersey governor lifts church restrictions after violating shutdown order to protest
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy lifted restrictions on church services and protests Tuesday, a day after he violated his own stay-at-home order to join a demonstration against racial injustice.
Around the World
Pandemic driving broadest economic collapse in 150 years, World Bank says
The coronavirus pandemic inflicted a “swift and massive shock” that has caused the broadest collapse of the global economy since 1870 despite unprecedented government support, the World Bank said Monday.
'Very rare': WHO says coronavirus seldom spreads through asymptomatic carriers
People with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 are not the driving force behind the spread of the coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu vows all settlements will be annexed July 1, but other lands may wait
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told settler leaders on Sunday that he still intends to annex all West Bank settlements on the July 1 date that is the earliest allowed by his coalition deals, but he acknowledged that annexing other lands allocated to Israel under the Trump peace plan will likely take more time, several participants in the meeting told The Times of Israel.
Former Dubai Police Chief: Arab Nations Should Normalize Ties with Israel
A former police chief of Dubai has controversially called for all Arab states to normalize relations with Israel. On Twitter this weekend, Khalfan Tamim said: "Israel wants long-term peace and security. I support that.” Moreover, Tamim said: "From the moment that the Gulf States normalize their ties with Israel, Qatar's job as a proxy state for terror organizations will end,” Israel Hayom reported.
Inside the United States
President Trump Condemns Democrats For 'Defunding' Police In New Package
U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned alleged plans by Democrats to dismantle and defund the police at a time when the nation faces riots following the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who died in police custody.
U.S. Supreme Court Forcing Christians To Hire Transgenders?
The U.S. Supreme Court will effectively decide whether Christian and conservative employers can be forced to hire transgender people and gays. Its case centers around a late funeral director who, in 2013, lost her job after telling her boss she would transition from male to female.
WH: Trump ‘Appalled’ by Democrats’ Call to Defund the Police
Efforts by Democrats to dismantle and defund the police department represents a “rolling back” of the “protective layers that protect Americans in their homes and places of business,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Monday.
Economy entered recession in February, economists say
The National Bureau of Economic Research announced Monday that a recession began in February of this year, marking the end of the longest period of economic growth in history.
Federal Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion For Fiscal Year
Uncle Sam has added $1.2 trillion to the budget deficit over the last two months, according to the latest numbers Monday that detail how the government has used cash to try to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its economic catastrophe.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Murder at Least 58 in Attacks Targeting Christians in Burkina Faso
Targeting Christians, Islamic militants in Burkina Faso murdered at least 58 people in attacks carried out on May 29 and 30, the Christian Post reported. Burkina Faso has been besieged with armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State for more than four years.
Southern Baptist Convention Sees Sharp Decline in Membership
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has suffered its most serious decline in membership for over 100 years, Christianity Today reports. According to the SBC’s 2019 Annual Church profile published by Thursday, the denomination saw a loss of 288,000 church members last year.
Pandemic driving broadest economic collapse in 150 years, World Bank says
The coronavirus pandemic inflicted a “swift and massive shock” that has caused the broadest collapse of the global economy since 1870 despite unprecedented government support, the World Bank said Monday.
'Very rare': WHO says coronavirus seldom spreads through asymptomatic carriers
People with asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 are not the driving force behind the spread of the coronavirus, according to the World Health Organization.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu vows all settlements will be annexed July 1, but other lands may wait
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told settler leaders on Sunday that he still intends to annex all West Bank settlements on the July 1 date that is the earliest allowed by his coalition deals, but he acknowledged that annexing other lands allocated to Israel under the Trump peace plan will likely take more time, several participants in the meeting told The Times of Israel.
Former Dubai Police Chief: Arab Nations Should Normalize Ties with Israel
A former police chief of Dubai has controversially called for all Arab states to normalize relations with Israel. On Twitter this weekend, Khalfan Tamim said: "Israel wants long-term peace and security. I support that.” Moreover, Tamim said: "From the moment that the Gulf States normalize their ties with Israel, Qatar's job as a proxy state for terror organizations will end,” Israel Hayom reported.
Inside the United States
President Trump Condemns Democrats For 'Defunding' Police In New Package
U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned alleged plans by Democrats to dismantle and defund the police at a time when the nation faces riots following the death of George Floyd, the unarmed black man who died in police custody.
U.S. Supreme Court Forcing Christians To Hire Transgenders?
The U.S. Supreme Court will effectively decide whether Christian and conservative employers can be forced to hire transgender people and gays. Its case centers around a late funeral director who, in 2013, lost her job after telling her boss she would transition from male to female.
WH: Trump ‘Appalled’ by Democrats’ Call to Defund the Police
Efforts by Democrats to dismantle and defund the police department represents a “rolling back” of the “protective layers that protect Americans in their homes and places of business,” White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Monday.
Economy entered recession in February, economists say
The National Bureau of Economic Research announced Monday that a recession began in February of this year, marking the end of the longest period of economic growth in history.
Federal Budget Deficit Nears $2 Trillion For Fiscal Year
Uncle Sam has added $1.2 trillion to the budget deficit over the last two months, according to the latest numbers Monday that detail how the government has used cash to try to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its economic catastrophe.
Christian News
Islamic Militants Murder at Least 58 in Attacks Targeting Christians in Burkina Faso
Targeting Christians, Islamic militants in Burkina Faso murdered at least 58 people in attacks carried out on May 29 and 30, the Christian Post reported. Burkina Faso has been besieged with armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State for more than four years.
Southern Baptist Convention Sees Sharp Decline in Membership
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has suffered its most serious decline in membership for over 100 years, Christianity Today reports. According to the SBC’s 2019 Annual Church profile published by Thursday, the denomination saw a loss of 288,000 church members last year.
Around the World
Iran Closer Than Ever To Nuclear Weapon, U.N. Report Suggests
With much of the world in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iran rushed to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and has come closer than ever to develop a nuclear weapon, findings by the United Nations watchdog showed.
Europe's Antiracism Protests Clouded By Violence
Protests, sometimes marred by violence, continue in Europe and elsewhere against perceived racist police brutality following the recent death of the unarmed black man George Floyd in U.S. police custody. The London police chief on Sunday condemned assaults the previous day against police in which at least fourteen police were reportedly injured.
U.S. Confirms French Killing Of Top al-Qaida Commander In Africa
The United States military confirmed Saturday that one of the terror group al-Qaida's longest-serving commanders in Africa had been killed in Mali during an operation led by France.
Germany Furious About U.S. Planned Withdrawal of Troops
Senior legislators from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative block condemned Saturday the reported decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw a quarter of the American troops stationed in Germany.
German Prosecutors Say British Girl Madeleine McCann ‘Assumed Dead’
German prosecutors say British girl Madeleine McCann, whose disappearance in 2007 made world headlines, is "assumed" to be dead.
No progress: EU, UK remain far apart in post-Brexit talks
Another round of trade discussions between the European Union and the U.K. ended Friday - and once again there were no signs of progress ahead of a looming deadline on whether a transition arrangement can be extended.
Libya's Turkey-backed Tripoli forces take back another town
Forces allied with the U.N.-supported government in Libya’s capital said Friday they have retaken another key western town from rivals behind a year-long offensive on Tripoli. The development is yet another illustration of how Turkey’s support for the Tripoli government has turned the tide of war in the oil-rich country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Former Israeli Defense Official: Cyber-Attack on Israeli Water Supply Represents New Phase in Iranian Aggression
A former national security adviser to Israeli PM Netanyahu, says Iran’s failed cyber- attack on Israel’s water supply in April represents a new phase of Iranian aggression, World Israel News (WIN) reported. The Iranian attack sought to cause computers to add too much chlorine to Israel’s water supply. An official source told the Financial Times that the attack was almost successful.
Palestinian Shariah judge may have authorized Muslims to kill Israelis
Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) says supreme Palestinian Shariah judge Mahmoud Al-Habbash appears to have authorized Muslims to kill Israelis, WND reported Sunday. Al-Habbash, who was appointed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, said in a recent televised address that the Quran shows there are 10 transgressions against which Palestinians are commanded to fight: according to PMW, these transgressions seem to have “been carefully selected in order to turn every single Israeli into a target that every Palestinian Muslim is 'commanded' to fight and 'allowed' kill."
Israel aiming to enable unprecedented human DNA edits, to help cure illnesses
Israel is setting up a task force aimed at bringing a new level of accuracy to genome editing, in the hope it will pave the way to cures for various medical conditions.
9 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria - report
At least nine people were killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian defense factories near the city of Masyaf in northwest Syria on Thursday night, according to Syrian reports.
Inside the United States
Protesters Again Gather Near White House Demanding Racial Justice, Police Reform
Hundreds of peaceful protesters gathered near the White House on a sunny Sunday in Washington, the start of a 10th day of demonstrations against racism and police brutality that were spawned by the death of a black man in police custody.
Tropical Storm Cristobal lashes southeast Louisiana; president declares federal disaster
Heavy rains and high winds lashed the Gulf Coast Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Cristobal neared land.
Most Americans Say Things 'Out Out of Control' Poll Claims
Two significant media companies claim their survey suggests that eight out of 10 American voters believe things in the United States "are out of control." The NBC News/Wall Street Journal opinion poll, released Sunday, came amid sometimes violent protests over perceived racist police abuse and concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump: ‘American Comeback’ As Jobless Rate Drops To 13.3%
The U.S. stock market surged to near-record highs after unemployment dropped unexpectedly in May to 13.3 percent prompting President Donald Trump to cheer as he seeks re-election this year.
Op-Ed: After More Than 2,000 Minutes of Coverage...Russiagate Conveniently Vanishes
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was at the red-hot center of the Robert Mueller probe into the phantom menace of Donald Trump's collusion with the Russians. He testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 3.
Unemployment rate dropped to 13.3% as economy gained 2.5M jobs in May
The economy gained 2.5 million jobs in May, lowering the unemployment rate to 13.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
U.S. Attorney General Says “Foreign Actors” and Antifa Stoking Unrest
United States Attorney General Bill Barr says the federal government has evidence that “foreign actors” and "extremist agitators" tied to the radical left-wing Antifa movement exploit legitimate protests against the killing of a black man by U.S. police.
Christian News
U.S. Christians Worship Amid Concerns over Damaged Churches
American Christians prepare to worship amid concerns about damaged churches after U.S. President Donald Trump urged more prayers for America.
China Government Resumes Crack-Down on Churches
Having relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions, in April the Chinese government resumed and intensified its crack-down on churches, the Christian Post reports. At least 48 Three-Self churches and meeting places were reportedly shut down in Yugan County in the province of Jiangxi from April 18 to 30. Over 10 percent of the more than 1 million residents of Yugan County are Protestants attending some 300 official Three-Self churches.
Max Lucado attends George Floyd prayer vigil, calls on Americans to turn to Christ
Popular Christian author Max Lucado took part in a prayer vigil in Texas Wednesday night amid the societal unrest in response to the killing of African American George Floyd.
Wycliffe Associates Reports That Bible Translators in 21 Countries Risk Starvation Due to COVID-19 Food Shortages
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, reports that Bible translators and their families in remote and poverty-stricken areas are facing starvation due to food shortages resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran Closer Than Ever To Nuclear Weapon, U.N. Report Suggests
With much of the world in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iran rushed to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and has come closer than ever to develop a nuclear weapon, findings by the United Nations watchdog showed.
Europe's Antiracism Protests Clouded By Violence
Protests, sometimes marred by violence, continue in Europe and elsewhere against perceived racist police brutality following the recent death of the unarmed black man George Floyd in U.S. police custody. The London police chief on Sunday condemned assaults the previous day against police in which at least fourteen police were reportedly injured.
U.S. Confirms French Killing Of Top al-Qaida Commander In Africa
The United States military confirmed Saturday that one of the terror group al-Qaida's longest-serving commanders in Africa had been killed in Mali during an operation led by France.
Germany Furious About U.S. Planned Withdrawal of Troops
Senior legislators from German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative block condemned Saturday the reported decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to withdraw a quarter of the American troops stationed in Germany.
German Prosecutors Say British Girl Madeleine McCann ‘Assumed Dead’
German prosecutors say British girl Madeleine McCann, whose disappearance in 2007 made world headlines, is "assumed" to be dead.
No progress: EU, UK remain far apart in post-Brexit talks
Another round of trade discussions between the European Union and the U.K. ended Friday - and once again there were no signs of progress ahead of a looming deadline on whether a transition arrangement can be extended.
Libya's Turkey-backed Tripoli forces take back another town
Forces allied with the U.N.-supported government in Libya’s capital said Friday they have retaken another key western town from rivals behind a year-long offensive on Tripoli. The development is yet another illustration of how Turkey’s support for the Tripoli government has turned the tide of war in the oil-rich country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Former Israeli Defense Official: Cyber-Attack on Israeli Water Supply Represents New Phase in Iranian Aggression
A former national security adviser to Israeli PM Netanyahu, says Iran’s failed cyber- attack on Israel’s water supply in April represents a new phase of Iranian aggression, World Israel News (WIN) reported. The Iranian attack sought to cause computers to add too much chlorine to Israel’s water supply. An official source told the Financial Times that the attack was almost successful.
Palestinian Shariah judge may have authorized Muslims to kill Israelis
Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) says supreme Palestinian Shariah judge Mahmoud Al-Habbash appears to have authorized Muslims to kill Israelis, WND reported Sunday. Al-Habbash, who was appointed by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, said in a recent televised address that the Quran shows there are 10 transgressions against which Palestinians are commanded to fight: according to PMW, these transgressions seem to have “been carefully selected in order to turn every single Israeli into a target that every Palestinian Muslim is 'commanded' to fight and 'allowed' kill."
Israel aiming to enable unprecedented human DNA edits, to help cure illnesses
Israel is setting up a task force aimed at bringing a new level of accuracy to genome editing, in the hope it will pave the way to cures for various medical conditions.
9 killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes in Syria - report
At least nine people were killed in alleged Israeli airstrikes targeted Syrian defense factories near the city of Masyaf in northwest Syria on Thursday night, according to Syrian reports.
Inside the United States
Protesters Again Gather Near White House Demanding Racial Justice, Police Reform
Hundreds of peaceful protesters gathered near the White House on a sunny Sunday in Washington, the start of a 10th day of demonstrations against racism and police brutality that were spawned by the death of a black man in police custody.
Tropical Storm Cristobal lashes southeast Louisiana; president declares federal disaster
Heavy rains and high winds lashed the Gulf Coast Sunday afternoon as Tropical Storm Cristobal neared land.
Most Americans Say Things 'Out Out of Control' Poll Claims
Two significant media companies claim their survey suggests that eight out of 10 American voters believe things in the United States "are out of control." The NBC News/Wall Street Journal opinion poll, released Sunday, came amid sometimes violent protests over perceived racist police abuse and concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
President Trump: ‘American Comeback’ As Jobless Rate Drops To 13.3%
The U.S. stock market surged to near-record highs after unemployment dropped unexpectedly in May to 13.3 percent prompting President Donald Trump to cheer as he seeks re-election this year.
Op-Ed: After More Than 2,000 Minutes of Coverage...Russiagate Conveniently Vanishes
Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was at the red-hot center of the Robert Mueller probe into the phantom menace of Donald Trump's collusion with the Russians. He testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on June 3.
Unemployment rate dropped to 13.3% as economy gained 2.5M jobs in May
The economy gained 2.5 million jobs in May, lowering the unemployment rate to 13.3%, the Labor Department said Friday.
U.S. Attorney General Says “Foreign Actors” and Antifa Stoking Unrest
United States Attorney General Bill Barr says the federal government has evidence that “foreign actors” and "extremist agitators" tied to the radical left-wing Antifa movement exploit legitimate protests against the killing of a black man by U.S. police.
Christian News
U.S. Christians Worship Amid Concerns over Damaged Churches
American Christians prepare to worship amid concerns about damaged churches after U.S. President Donald Trump urged more prayers for America.
China Government Resumes Crack-Down on Churches
Having relaxed its COVID-19 restrictions, in April the Chinese government resumed and intensified its crack-down on churches, the Christian Post reports. At least 48 Three-Self churches and meeting places were reportedly shut down in Yugan County in the province of Jiangxi from April 18 to 30. Over 10 percent of the more than 1 million residents of Yugan County are Protestants attending some 300 official Three-Self churches.
Max Lucado attends George Floyd prayer vigil, calls on Americans to turn to Christ
Popular Christian author Max Lucado took part in a prayer vigil in Texas Wednesday night amid the societal unrest in response to the killing of African American George Floyd.
Wycliffe Associates Reports That Bible Translators in 21 Countries Risk Starvation Due to COVID-19 Food Shortages
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, reports that Bible translators and their families in remote and poverty-stricken areas are facing starvation due to food shortages resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.