Prophecy News Watch - July 29, 2020
Around the World
Saudi Arabia Proposes Political Resolution to Yemeni Government, But No Deal to End Standoff
Saudi Arabia has presented a resolution to implement the stalled Riyadh agreement, the Saudi state news agency said in a statement, but there was no announcement of a deal to end a standoff between nominal allies under a Saudi-led coalition.
Google is working on “smart tattoo” for the human body
Tech giant Google has announced it is developing a smart tattoo that will turn the human body into a touchpad through embedded sensors. The "SkinMarks" project seeks to create the next generation of wearable technological devices, Google reported Monday. The project is partly funded by Google Faculty Research Awards.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel sends reinforcements to north, bracing for imminent attack
The Israel Defense Forces deployed additional reinforcements to the country’s Lebanese and Syrian borders on Tuesday, indicating it was bracing for more violence along the frontiers after an alleged attempted attack by the Hezbollah terror group the day before.
Inside the United States
Protests flare up in Tempe, Ariz., and Austin, Texas - as Portland sees its 61st consecutive night of unrest
The 61st night since the death of George Floyd was marked by clashes between police and demonstrators in Portland, Ore., and Tempe, Ariz., while hundreds more gathered in Austin, Texas, for a vigil honoring an AK-47-wielding Black Lives Matter protester gunned down over the weekend.
Portland protesters support violence despite mainstream media's portrayal: documentarian
For weeks, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the mainstream media have been downplaying the violence and chaos emanating from the Black Lives Matter protests taking place in front of the city's federal courthouse, documentary filmmaker Ami Horowitz told Fox News, calling it "media malpractice."
Barr: 'Peaceful protesters do not throw explosives into federal courthouses'
Attorney General William Barr defended the federal government’s response to violent riots that have broken out across the country, pushing back against the narrative that the demonstrations have been peaceful.
Barr: 2020 election won't delay report from John Durham
In a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr refused to commit to holding off on releasing a report by U.S. Attorney John Durham until after the 2020 election.
Trump cuts DACA time in half in major rewrite of Obama program
The Trump administration announced a major rewrite of DACA on Tuesday, saying it will keep the program going — for now — but all new applications will be rejected and those renewing their status will be limited to just one year.
More than 100 police agencies pull out of DNC convention
More than 100 police agencies are withdrawing from agreements to send personnel to bolster security at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, in part because they’re concerned about a recent directive ordering police in the city to stop using tear gas to control crowds.
Mail-in vote experiment reveals potential problems with postal service
An experiment on the US Postal Service’s ability to handle mail-in-voting for the November election found that 3% of voters may effectively be disenfranchised, CBS News reports. This issue has raised concern as a close call election would require all votes to be counted: many voters are expected to mail-in their ballot because of COVID-19 worries.
Christian News
Third church looks to Supreme Court for protection from state-ordered worship restrictions
A Chicago church on Tuesday announced its intentions to appeal to the Supreme Court, following an unfavorable ruling from an Illinois federal appeals court upholding Gov. J.B. Pritzker's worship ban.
Five aid workers killed by Islamic terrorists in northeast Nigeria
Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria have murdered four aid workers and a security guard after abducting them while they worked for the International Rescue Committee and Action Against Hunger, Reuters reported last week. In a video released by the militants last month, those who died were first shown alive and then shot dead on camera.
Many Christians Killed In New Nigeria Attacks
Christians in northwest Nigeria have plunged into mourning after at least 10 people were killed and 11 seriously injured in a massive attack by suspected Muslim militants, rights activists say.
Saudi Arabia Proposes Political Resolution to Yemeni Government, But No Deal to End Standoff
Saudi Arabia has presented a resolution to implement the stalled Riyadh agreement, the Saudi state news agency said in a statement, but there was no announcement of a deal to end a standoff between nominal allies under a Saudi-led coalition.
Google is working on “smart tattoo” for the human body
Tech giant Google has announced it is developing a smart tattoo that will turn the human body into a touchpad through embedded sensors. The "SkinMarks" project seeks to create the next generation of wearable technological devices, Google reported Monday. The project is partly funded by Google Faculty Research Awards.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel sends reinforcements to north, bracing for imminent attack
The Israel Defense Forces deployed additional reinforcements to the country’s Lebanese and Syrian borders on Tuesday, indicating it was bracing for more violence along the frontiers after an alleged attempted attack by the Hezbollah terror group the day before.
Inside the United States
Protests flare up in Tempe, Ariz., and Austin, Texas - as Portland sees its 61st consecutive night of unrest
The 61st night since the death of George Floyd was marked by clashes between police and demonstrators in Portland, Ore., and Tempe, Ariz., while hundreds more gathered in Austin, Texas, for a vigil honoring an AK-47-wielding Black Lives Matter protester gunned down over the weekend.
Portland protesters support violence despite mainstream media's portrayal: documentarian
For weeks, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and the mainstream media have been downplaying the violence and chaos emanating from the Black Lives Matter protests taking place in front of the city's federal courthouse, documentary filmmaker Ami Horowitz told Fox News, calling it "media malpractice."
Barr: 'Peaceful protesters do not throw explosives into federal courthouses'
Attorney General William Barr defended the federal government’s response to violent riots that have broken out across the country, pushing back against the narrative that the demonstrations have been peaceful.
Barr: 2020 election won't delay report from John Durham
In a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, Attorney General William Barr refused to commit to holding off on releasing a report by U.S. Attorney John Durham until after the 2020 election.
Trump cuts DACA time in half in major rewrite of Obama program
The Trump administration announced a major rewrite of DACA on Tuesday, saying it will keep the program going — for now — but all new applications will be rejected and those renewing their status will be limited to just one year.
More than 100 police agencies pull out of DNC convention
More than 100 police agencies are withdrawing from agreements to send personnel to bolster security at next month’s Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, in part because they’re concerned about a recent directive ordering police in the city to stop using tear gas to control crowds.
Mail-in vote experiment reveals potential problems with postal service
An experiment on the US Postal Service’s ability to handle mail-in-voting for the November election found that 3% of voters may effectively be disenfranchised, CBS News reports. This issue has raised concern as a close call election would require all votes to be counted: many voters are expected to mail-in their ballot because of COVID-19 worries.
Christian News
Third church looks to Supreme Court for protection from state-ordered worship restrictions
A Chicago church on Tuesday announced its intentions to appeal to the Supreme Court, following an unfavorable ruling from an Illinois federal appeals court upholding Gov. J.B. Pritzker's worship ban.
Five aid workers killed by Islamic terrorists in northeast Nigeria
Islamic militants in northeast Nigeria have murdered four aid workers and a security guard after abducting them while they worked for the International Rescue Committee and Action Against Hunger, Reuters reported last week. In a video released by the militants last month, those who died were first shown alive and then shot dead on camera.
Many Christians Killed In New Nigeria Attacks
Christians in northwest Nigeria have plunged into mourning after at least 10 people were killed and 11 seriously injured in a massive attack by suspected Muslim militants, rights activists say.