Prophecy News Watch - November 15, 2021
Around the World
Don’t miss the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century
The longest partial lunar eclipse of the century is due to take place next week between Nov. 18 and. 19, and the gorgeous phenomenon will be visible in all 50 U.S. states.
China, India Refuse To End Coal Industry At COP26
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed Sunday that a U.N. climate change gathering managed to sound the “death knell for coal power” despite China and India’s objections.
Netherlands Has West Europe’s First Lockdown
The Netherlands’ police used water cannon and force to crackdown on protestors after the prime minister announced West Europe’s first partial COVID-lockdown this winter.
China tests port-destroying bomb
China’s military recently carried out a test of a bomb designed to destroy U.S. Navy bases and civilian ports.
IAEA chief hits out at ‘astonishing lack of contact’ from Iranian govt
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Friday it was "astonishing" that he has had no contact with the new Iranian government over several important outstanding issues since it took office.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli data shows vaccine booster shot is ‘absolutely essential,’ Fauci says
The United States' pandemic czar on Friday cited Israeli data as the proof that a third dose of the Covid vaccine is essential to curb the spread of the virus.
U.S., Israel announce cybersecurity joint task force
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Israeli Ministry of Finance will work together to address cybersecurity and ransomware issues, officials announced Sunday.
Inside the United States
Record number 4.4 million US workers quit their job in September, feds report
The Labor Department reported Friday a record 4.4 million U.S. employees quit their jobs in September, another indication that jobs in the country exceed demand and that workers continue to aggressively hunt for higher pay and other benefits.
Federal appeals court extends stay on Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses
A federal appeals court ruled to uphold its stay on President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with 100 or more employees.
Federal judge temporarily blocks new Tennessee law banning mask mandates in schools
A federal judge in Tennessee ruled Sunday that school districts can continue with mask mandates despite a new law banning them.
Oklahoma court blocks hospital system from firing workers seeking religious exemption from vaccine
A Tulsa, Okla., judge granted the state attorney general's request for a temporary restraining order blocking Ascension Healthcare from firing employees who had been denied religious exemptions from the hospital system's COVID-19 mandate.
Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress in Jan. 6 investigation
Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Pray For Missing Believers After Deadly Church Attack
Christians appealed for prayers as 60 Christians remained missing Friday after suspected Islamist gunmen killed one worshiper during a raid on a church in northern Nigeria.
Iran Pastor Starts Serving 5 Year Prison Term
A pastor from Iran’s main evangelical house church movement was behind bars Friday after he was summoned to start serving a five-year jail sentence, his supporters confirmed.
Don’t miss the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century
The longest partial lunar eclipse of the century is due to take place next week between Nov. 18 and. 19, and the gorgeous phenomenon will be visible in all 50 U.S. states.
China, India Refuse To End Coal Industry At COP26
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed Sunday that a U.N. climate change gathering managed to sound the “death knell for coal power” despite China and India’s objections.
Netherlands Has West Europe’s First Lockdown
The Netherlands’ police used water cannon and force to crackdown on protestors after the prime minister announced West Europe’s first partial COVID-lockdown this winter.
China tests port-destroying bomb
China’s military recently carried out a test of a bomb designed to destroy U.S. Navy bases and civilian ports.
IAEA chief hits out at ‘astonishing lack of contact’ from Iranian govt
The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Friday it was "astonishing" that he has had no contact with the new Iranian government over several important outstanding issues since it took office.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli data shows vaccine booster shot is ‘absolutely essential,’ Fauci says
The United States' pandemic czar on Friday cited Israeli data as the proof that a third dose of the Covid vaccine is essential to curb the spread of the virus.
U.S., Israel announce cybersecurity joint task force
The U.S. Treasury Department and the Israeli Ministry of Finance will work together to address cybersecurity and ransomware issues, officials announced Sunday.
Inside the United States
Record number 4.4 million US workers quit their job in September, feds report
The Labor Department reported Friday a record 4.4 million U.S. employees quit their jobs in September, another indication that jobs in the country exceed demand and that workers continue to aggressively hunt for higher pay and other benefits.
Federal appeals court extends stay on Biden’s vaccine mandate for large businesses
A federal appeals court ruled to uphold its stay on President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for companies with 100 or more employees.
Federal judge temporarily blocks new Tennessee law banning mask mandates in schools
A federal judge in Tennessee ruled Sunday that school districts can continue with mask mandates despite a new law banning them.
Oklahoma court blocks hospital system from firing workers seeking religious exemption from vaccine
A Tulsa, Okla., judge granted the state attorney general's request for a temporary restraining order blocking Ascension Healthcare from firing employees who had been denied religious exemptions from the hospital system's COVID-19 mandate.
Steve Bannon indicted for contempt of Congress in Jan. 6 investigation
Steve Bannon was indicted by a federal grand jury for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Christian News
Nigeria: Christians Pray For Missing Believers After Deadly Church Attack
Christians appealed for prayers as 60 Christians remained missing Friday after suspected Islamist gunmen killed one worshiper during a raid on a church in northern Nigeria.
Iran Pastor Starts Serving 5 Year Prison Term
A pastor from Iran’s main evangelical house church movement was behind bars Friday after he was summoned to start serving a five-year jail sentence, his supporters confirmed.