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Around the World
Iran moves mock US aircraft carrier to sea as tensions ratchet up
Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the US, satellite photographs released Monday show, likely signaling the Islamic Republic soon plans to use it for live-fire drills.
German Court Sentences Ex-Camp Guard Over Mass Murder
A German court has convicted a 93-year-old former Nazi SS concentration camp guard for complicity in the murder of thousands of prisoners. Bruno Dey was among the last World War Two-era Nazi suspects to face trial in Germany.
80 Journalists Resign From Hungary’s Leading News Site
Some 80 journalists have resigned from Hungary’s leading news website Index.hu amid mounting government pressure on independent and critical media.
Trump and Putin talk on phone about arms control and COVID-19 economic recovery
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone Thursday and discussed arms control and economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Washington Times reports. Although this is the first time the two leaders have talked since allegations emerged that Russia had offered bounties for Afghan militants to kill US soldiers, neither the White House nor the Kremlin made mention of this issue in their statements about the call.
Europe On Edge Amid Rise Of Coronavirus Infections
Spain and several other European nations are taking new measures to halt an increase in reported coronavirus cases. The decisions come amid fresh warnings by authorities of a widespread "second wave" of infections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Syrian army targets near border after munitions fired at Israel
Israeli attack helicopters on Friday night struck several military targets in southern Syria belonging to the Syrian military, in response to munitions fired at Israel earlier in the day, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Shin Bet said to have secretly tracked most Israelis’ phones for over 2.5 years
Long before the coronavirus outbreak, the Shin Bet security service was secretly tracking Israelis’ cellphones in a clandestine program to fight the Islamic State terror group that lasted for at least two and a half years, and may still be ongoing, according to a television report Sunday.
Intense Israeli protests against government
Following demonstrations in Tel Aviv, protestors took to the streets of Jerusalem this week to prevent the passing of a controversial law that would give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government powers to impose extensive COVID-19 restrictions on the population without parliamentary oversight until June 2021, CBN News reports.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court rules against Nevada church suing over restrictions during pandemic
The Supreme Court ruled against a Nevada church that was seeking to overturn the state's mandatory cap on attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Federal Officers, Protesters Clash in Violent Weekend Across US
Protests took a violent turn in several U.S. cities over the weekend with demonstrators squaring off against federal agents outside a courthouse in Portland, Oregon, forcing police in Seattle to retreat into a station house and setting fire to vehicles in California and Virginia.
Federal judge denies Oregon attorney general's motion to restrain federal officers in Portland
A federal judge has denied the Oregon attorney general's motion to restrict federal law enforcement activities in Portland, Oregon.
Trump signs 4 executive orders to lower drug prices
President Donald Trump on Friday signed four executive orders he said will lead to "massive" reductions in prescription drug costs.
Christian News
California Christians take to the streets to minister the Gospel as indoor services are banned
While some California Christian leaders have filed lawsuits because state coronavirus measures ban indoor church services, others have seen their congregations grow dramatically in size as Gospel ministry has been forced out of buildings, CBN News reports.
Iran moves mock US aircraft carrier to sea as tensions ratchet up
Iran has moved a mock aircraft carrier to the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions between Tehran and the US, satellite photographs released Monday show, likely signaling the Islamic Republic soon plans to use it for live-fire drills.
German Court Sentences Ex-Camp Guard Over Mass Murder
A German court has convicted a 93-year-old former Nazi SS concentration camp guard for complicity in the murder of thousands of prisoners. Bruno Dey was among the last World War Two-era Nazi suspects to face trial in Germany.
80 Journalists Resign From Hungary’s Leading News Site
Some 80 journalists have resigned from Hungary’s leading news website Index.hu amid mounting government pressure on independent and critical media.
Trump and Putin talk on phone about arms control and COVID-19 economic recovery
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone Thursday and discussed arms control and economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Washington Times reports. Although this is the first time the two leaders have talked since allegations emerged that Russia had offered bounties for Afghan militants to kill US soldiers, neither the White House nor the Kremlin made mention of this issue in their statements about the call.
Europe On Edge Amid Rise Of Coronavirus Infections
Spain and several other European nations are taking new measures to halt an increase in reported coronavirus cases. The decisions come amid fresh warnings by authorities of a widespread "second wave" of infections.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF strikes Syrian army targets near border after munitions fired at Israel
Israeli attack helicopters on Friday night struck several military targets in southern Syria belonging to the Syrian military, in response to munitions fired at Israel earlier in the day, the Israel Defense Forces said.
Shin Bet said to have secretly tracked most Israelis’ phones for over 2.5 years
Long before the coronavirus outbreak, the Shin Bet security service was secretly tracking Israelis’ cellphones in a clandestine program to fight the Islamic State terror group that lasted for at least two and a half years, and may still be ongoing, according to a television report Sunday.
Intense Israeli protests against government
Following demonstrations in Tel Aviv, protestors took to the streets of Jerusalem this week to prevent the passing of a controversial law that would give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government powers to impose extensive COVID-19 restrictions on the population without parliamentary oversight until June 2021, CBN News reports.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court rules against Nevada church suing over restrictions during pandemic
The Supreme Court ruled against a Nevada church that was seeking to overturn the state's mandatory cap on attendance because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Federal Officers, Protesters Clash in Violent Weekend Across US
Protests took a violent turn in several U.S. cities over the weekend with demonstrators squaring off against federal agents outside a courthouse in Portland, Oregon, forcing police in Seattle to retreat into a station house and setting fire to vehicles in California and Virginia.
Federal judge denies Oregon attorney general's motion to restrain federal officers in Portland
A federal judge has denied the Oregon attorney general's motion to restrict federal law enforcement activities in Portland, Oregon.
Trump signs 4 executive orders to lower drug prices
President Donald Trump on Friday signed four executive orders he said will lead to "massive" reductions in prescription drug costs.
Christian News
California Christians take to the streets to minister the Gospel as indoor services are banned
While some California Christian leaders have filed lawsuits because state coronavirus measures ban indoor church services, others have seen their congregations grow dramatically in size as Gospel ministry has been forced out of buildings, CBN News reports.
Around the World
China orders US to close Chengdu consulate as spying spat worsens
China on Friday ordered the United States to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, in retaliation for the closure of China's Houston consulate earlier this week.
The US and UK find commonality on China
China was among a range of topics discussed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London Tuesday, VOA News reports. Pompeo arrived for talks only days after Johnson finally decided to exclude Chinese tech giant Huawei from developing the UK’s 5G phone network, a move Washington has been exhorting for some time.
US-Canada border to remain closed for another month
Because of the number of COVID-19 cases in the US, American and Canadian officials have agreed to keep the border between the two nations closed to all except commercial and essential traffic for another month. Two recent surveys have shown that a large majority of Canadians support the continued closure of the border, VOA News reported Tuesday.
Trump, Putin discuss arms control, Iran nukes in phone call
President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday about arms control and recovering their economies from the coronavirus pandemic.
German States Ask Congress Not to Remove U.S. Troops
The leaders of four German states wrote to Congress asking for a halt to Washington's troop withdrawal plan from the country, Reuters reported Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Sends Troops to Lebanon Border Amid Threat of Hezbollah Attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday beefed up defenses on the country's northern border with Lebanon in anticipation of a potential attack after Hezbollah accused Israel of killing one of its fighters during an alleged air raid in Syria on Monday.
Israel Uncovers Major Archaeological Find from the Times of King Hezekiah, Manasseh
Just a few miles away from Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists have unearthed an administrative storage center from the time of Kings Hezekiah and Manasseh about 2,700 years ago.
Inside the United States
Declassified FBI documents show briefing to Trump and Flynn used as pretext to investigate campaign
Declassified FBI documents show the counterintelligence briefing the bureau gave to Donald Trump and his national security team during the 2016 campaign was used as a pretext to gather investigative evidence on the Trump campaign and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.
Judge Issues Restraining Order Against Federal Agents in Portland
A judge has issued a restraining order against federal agents deployed in Portland, Oregon, who U.S. President Donald Trump said he sent to protect federal property against anti-police and anti-racism protesters.
Trump cancels Jacksonville, Florida, convention
President Trump has called off the Florida portion of the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Police: Crowd smashes windows, sets fires in Seattle
A group of about 150 people broke windows, stole from businesses and and started a pair of fires in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Wednesday night, authorities said.
Christian News
Revival in Iran as thousands of Muslims turn to Christ
Thousands of Iranian Muslims have left Islam and have put their faith in Jesus Christ since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Iran in March, CBN News reports.
Americans’ Bible engagement dramatically declining amid COVID-19: survey
The coronavirus pandemic has affected Americans’ Bible engagement, with the number of U.S. adults who read Scripture declining drastically amid the outbreak, a recent study found.
China orders US to close Chengdu consulate as spying spat worsens
China on Friday ordered the United States to close its consulate in the western city of Chengdu, in retaliation for the closure of China's Houston consulate earlier this week.
The US and UK find commonality on China
China was among a range of topics discussed by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London Tuesday, VOA News reports. Pompeo arrived for talks only days after Johnson finally decided to exclude Chinese tech giant Huawei from developing the UK’s 5G phone network, a move Washington has been exhorting for some time.
US-Canada border to remain closed for another month
Because of the number of COVID-19 cases in the US, American and Canadian officials have agreed to keep the border between the two nations closed to all except commercial and essential traffic for another month. Two recent surveys have shown that a large majority of Canadians support the continued closure of the border, VOA News reported Tuesday.
Trump, Putin discuss arms control, Iran nukes in phone call
President Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday about arms control and recovering their economies from the coronavirus pandemic.
German States Ask Congress Not to Remove U.S. Troops
The leaders of four German states wrote to Congress asking for a halt to Washington's troop withdrawal plan from the country, Reuters reported Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Sends Troops to Lebanon Border Amid Threat of Hezbollah Attack
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday beefed up defenses on the country's northern border with Lebanon in anticipation of a potential attack after Hezbollah accused Israel of killing one of its fighters during an alleged air raid in Syria on Monday.
Israel Uncovers Major Archaeological Find from the Times of King Hezekiah, Manasseh
Just a few miles away from Jerusalem’s Old City, archaeologists have unearthed an administrative storage center from the time of Kings Hezekiah and Manasseh about 2,700 years ago.
Inside the United States
Declassified FBI documents show briefing to Trump and Flynn used as pretext to investigate campaign
Declassified FBI documents show the counterintelligence briefing the bureau gave to Donald Trump and his national security team during the 2016 campaign was used as a pretext to gather investigative evidence on the Trump campaign and retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.
Judge Issues Restraining Order Against Federal Agents in Portland
A judge has issued a restraining order against federal agents deployed in Portland, Oregon, who U.S. President Donald Trump said he sent to protect federal property against anti-police and anti-racism protesters.
Trump cancels Jacksonville, Florida, convention
President Trump has called off the Florida portion of the 2020 Republican National Convention.
Police: Crowd smashes windows, sets fires in Seattle
A group of about 150 people broke windows, stole from businesses and and started a pair of fires in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood Wednesday night, authorities said.
Christian News
Revival in Iran as thousands of Muslims turn to Christ
Thousands of Iranian Muslims have left Islam and have put their faith in Jesus Christ since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Iran in March, CBN News reports.
Americans’ Bible engagement dramatically declining amid COVID-19: survey
The coronavirus pandemic has affected Americans’ Bible engagement, with the number of U.S. adults who read Scripture declining drastically amid the outbreak, a recent study found.
Around the World
Ukraine Hostage Crisis Has Bizarre Peaceful End
A hostage crisis in western Ukraine has ended after the country’s president met a bizarre demand that he post on the internet a link to an internationally acclaimed movie on animal abuse. Security forces could free all 13 hostages unharmed from a bus in the western city of Lutsk, some 400 kilometers (250 miles) west of Kiev, the capital.
US Shuts China's Houston Consulate; Pompeo Cites Intellectual Property Theft
The U.S. ordered the Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas, shut down because of the persistent problem of Bejing’s theft of U.S. intellectual property, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
Massive Nile Dam Hits First Filling Target, Says Ethiopia's Prime Minister
Ethiopia's controversial Nile River mega-dam project has hit its first-year filling target, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Twitter determines Jewish Star of David is ‘hateful image’
The Twitter social media platform has again determined that the Jewish Star of David constitutes “hateful imagery” and has locked the accounts of several users who posted the star on their profile, the Jerusalem Post reported Tuesday. Twitter made the exact same determination in February 2018, but overturned its decision following outrage expressed by users.
Inside the United States
Planned Parenthood's New York chapter disavows founder Margaret Sanger over racist eugenics
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is removing the name of Margaret Sanger, the founder of the nation's largest abortion provider, from its New York City clinic due to her "harmful connection to the eugenics movement," the group said Tuesday.
Biden Courts '1 Million Muslim Voters', Wants American Children to Study Islam in Public Schools
Presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden told attendees at the Muslim Voters Summit this week that more should be taught about Islam in our public schools.
2020 Atlantic hurricane season breaks another record with earliest ever 'G' storm
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the earliest such “G” storm in hurricane season history.
Trump deploys more federal agents under 'law-and-order' push
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will send federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to help combat rising crime, expanding the administration’s intervention into local enforcement as he runs for reelection under a “law-and-order” mantle.
Trump criticized for federal agents’ use of force against protestors
President Donald Trump has come under intense criticism for his unprecedented use of Department of Homeland Security troops to quell violent protests in Democrat-run cities and in Portland especially the Washington Times reported Wednesday. Local leaders have said federal troops used “significant force” against protestors and agents without badges have taken protestors away in unmarked vehicles.
Earthquake triggered Tsunami warning off Alaskan Peninsula
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake in a large section of coastal waters off the Alaskan Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning that called for local residents to evacuate to higher ground Tuesday night, Anchorage Daily News (ADN) reports. The warning was finally canceled at 12.30 am Wednesday when officials said the tsunami no longer posed a threat on land.
Christian News
Russian Court Fines Virus-Denying Priest
A Russian court has fined an influential priest for publicly denying the existence of the new coronavirus and urging his followers to ignore government ordered lockdowns.
Ukraine Hostage Crisis Has Bizarre Peaceful End
A hostage crisis in western Ukraine has ended after the country’s president met a bizarre demand that he post on the internet a link to an internationally acclaimed movie on animal abuse. Security forces could free all 13 hostages unharmed from a bus in the western city of Lutsk, some 400 kilometers (250 miles) west of Kiev, the capital.
US Shuts China's Houston Consulate; Pompeo Cites Intellectual Property Theft
The U.S. ordered the Chinese Consulate in Houston, Texas, shut down because of the persistent problem of Bejing’s theft of U.S. intellectual property, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
Massive Nile Dam Hits First Filling Target, Says Ethiopia's Prime Minister
Ethiopia's controversial Nile River mega-dam project has hit its first-year filling target, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Twitter determines Jewish Star of David is ‘hateful image’
The Twitter social media platform has again determined that the Jewish Star of David constitutes “hateful imagery” and has locked the accounts of several users who posted the star on their profile, the Jerusalem Post reported Tuesday. Twitter made the exact same determination in February 2018, but overturned its decision following outrage expressed by users.
Inside the United States
Planned Parenthood's New York chapter disavows founder Margaret Sanger over racist eugenics
Planned Parenthood of Greater New York is removing the name of Margaret Sanger, the founder of the nation's largest abortion provider, from its New York City clinic due to her "harmful connection to the eugenics movement," the group said Tuesday.
Biden Courts '1 Million Muslim Voters', Wants American Children to Study Islam in Public Schools
Presumptive Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden told attendees at the Muslim Voters Summit this week that more should be taught about Islam in our public schools.
2020 Atlantic hurricane season breaks another record with earliest ever 'G' storm
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed in the Atlantic Ocean, the earliest such “G” storm in hurricane season history.
Trump deploys more federal agents under 'law-and-order' push
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he will send federal agents to Chicago and Albuquerque, New Mexico, to help combat rising crime, expanding the administration’s intervention into local enforcement as he runs for reelection under a “law-and-order” mantle.
Trump criticized for federal agents’ use of force against protestors
President Donald Trump has come under intense criticism for his unprecedented use of Department of Homeland Security troops to quell violent protests in Democrat-run cities and in Portland especially the Washington Times reported Wednesday. Local leaders have said federal troops used “significant force” against protestors and agents without badges have taken protestors away in unmarked vehicles.
Earthquake triggered Tsunami warning off Alaskan Peninsula
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake in a large section of coastal waters off the Alaskan Peninsula triggered a tsunami warning that called for local residents to evacuate to higher ground Tuesday night, Anchorage Daily News (ADN) reports. The warning was finally canceled at 12.30 am Wednesday when officials said the tsunami no longer posed a threat on land.
Christian News
Russian Court Fines Virus-Denying Priest
A Russian court has fined an influential priest for publicly denying the existence of the new coronavirus and urging his followers to ignore government ordered lockdowns.