Prophecy News Watch - November 30, 2017
Around the World
Robots May Take Over Nearly 375 Million Jobs By 2030
A significant number of jobs could be completed by robots as early as 2030, according to a new report published Tuesday by the McKinsey Global Institute. The transition into a heavily automated workplace wouldn't arrive right away, but it may affect up to 375 million workers globally.
Study: Europe's Muslim population to grow, migration or not
Europe's Muslim population would continue to grow over the next several decades even if all immigration to the continent were halted, according to a study published Thursday.
Russia calls on US, South Korea not to hold military drills in December
Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called on North Korea on Wednesday to stop its missile and nuclear tests and for the United States and South Korea not to hold military drills in December as it would 'inflame an already explosive situation.'
U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war
The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be 'utterly destroyed' if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range.
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017
On the night of December 3, sky-watchers around the world will get a chance to revel under the first—and last—full supermoon of the year.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Opposition Yesh Atid party in dead heat with Netanyahu’s Likud
If elections were held today, the ruling Likud would be in a dead head with the opposition Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party. Each of the top two parties would receive 24 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The center-left Zionist Union would win 17 seats, while the ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party Shas would barely makes it over the threshold at four seats.
Hamas and Fatah ask Egypt to postpone transfer of responsibility for Gaza
Hamas and Fatah on Wednesday asked Egypt to postpone the transfer of responsibility for the Gaza Strip from Hamas to the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority.
Inside the United States
U.S. Third-Quarter Growth Revised to Three-Year High of 3.3%
The U.S. economy’s growth rate last quarter was revised upward to the fastest in three years on stronger investment from businesses and government agencies than previously estimated, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday.
Senate votes to advance $1.4 trillion tax cut bill
The Senate voted Wednesday to open debate on a $1.4 trillion tax bill after Republican leaders worked out preliminary deals to the smooth over the concerns of several Republican lawmakers.
Christian News
Kidnappings, Threats of Massacre Terrorize Christians in Kano State, Nigeria
When the 50-year-old church elder and leader of Kano state’s Samaila village heard gunshots shortly before midnight, he rushed out of his house to try to find security agents.
Robots May Take Over Nearly 375 Million Jobs By 2030
A significant number of jobs could be completed by robots as early as 2030, according to a new report published Tuesday by the McKinsey Global Institute. The transition into a heavily automated workplace wouldn't arrive right away, but it may affect up to 375 million workers globally.
Study: Europe's Muslim population to grow, migration or not
Europe's Muslim population would continue to grow over the next several decades even if all immigration to the continent were halted, according to a study published Thursday.
Russia calls on US, South Korea not to hold military drills in December
Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called on North Korea on Wednesday to stop its missile and nuclear tests and for the United States and South Korea not to hold military drills in December as it would 'inflame an already explosive situation.'
U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war
The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be 'utterly destroyed' if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range.
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017
On the night of December 3, sky-watchers around the world will get a chance to revel under the first—and last—full supermoon of the year.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Opposition Yesh Atid party in dead heat with Netanyahu’s Likud
If elections were held today, the ruling Likud would be in a dead head with the opposition Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party. Each of the top two parties would receive 24 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The center-left Zionist Union would win 17 seats, while the ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party Shas would barely makes it over the threshold at four seats.
Hamas and Fatah ask Egypt to postpone transfer of responsibility for Gaza
Hamas and Fatah on Wednesday asked Egypt to postpone the transfer of responsibility for the Gaza Strip from Hamas to the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority.
Inside the United States
U.S. Third-Quarter Growth Revised to Three-Year High of 3.3%
The U.S. economy’s growth rate last quarter was revised upward to the fastest in three years on stronger investment from businesses and government agencies than previously estimated, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday.
Senate votes to advance $1.4 trillion tax cut bill
The Senate voted Wednesday to open debate on a $1.4 trillion tax bill after Republican leaders worked out preliminary deals to the smooth over the concerns of several Republican lawmakers.
Christian News
Kidnappings, Threats of Massacre Terrorize Christians in Kano State, Nigeria
When the 50-year-old church elder and leader of Kano state’s Samaila village heard gunshots shortly before midnight, he rushed out of his house to try to find security agents.