Around the World
US exits Paris climate agreement
The United States formally left the Paris climate accord on Wednesday, becoming the first country in the world to withdraw from the international climate pact aimed at reigning in greenhouse emissions.
Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan Fail to Make Progress on Disputed Dam
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan failed to agree on a new negotiating approach to resolve their years-long dispute over the controversial dam that Ethiopia is building on the Blue Nile, the three countries said Wednesday.
Ethiopia Near Civil War as PM Sends Army Into Defiant Region
Ethiopia approached civil war Wednesday as its Nobel Peace Prize-winning prime minister ordered the military to confront the country's well-armed Tigray regional government, accusing it of a deadly attack on a military base and declaring "the last red line has been crossed" after months of alleged provocations.
Libya’s rivals urge U.N. Security Council to back cease-fire
Libya’s rivals wrapped up their military talks with a call to the U.N. Security Council to adopt a binding resolution to implement a cease-fire deal inked last month, the U.N. said.
Iran, Venezuela Look To 'Deepen' Ties
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has arrived in Venezuela at the start of a Latin American tour that will also take him to Cuba and Bolivia.
Poland delays implementing pro-life legislation following largescale protests
Following two weeks of violent pro-abortion protests, Poland’s government has decided to delay indefinitely the implementation of a high court ruling that prohibits abortion on the grounds of disabilities, Life News reported Tuesday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Egypt tells Hamas to keep ceasefire until after US elections
During a visit by a Hamas delegation to Cairo last week, Egypt called on the terrorist group to maintain the ceasefire reached with Israel in August until after the US elections on Tuesday, according to the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar.

Inside the United States
Five States Vote to Legalize Marijuana
Five states voted to legalize marijuana on Tuesday – New Jersey, South Dakota, Montana, Arizona, and Mississippi.
Joe Biden Victory Uncertain as Trump Confident of Arizona Turning
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden’s path to election victory suffered a setback as the crucial state of Arizona was turning towards U.S. Presidential Donald J. Trump.
Joe Biden “Convinced of Victory” in U.S. Presidential Poll
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is convinced he will clinch the presidency after post-election legal challenges by his rival.
Trump sues in three states, laying ground for contesting outcome
President Trump's campaign filed lawsuits Wednesday in Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Georgia, laying the groundwork for contesting battleground states as he slipped behind Democrat Joe Biden in the hunt for the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the White House.
Leaked Zoom call appears to show major anti-Trump demonstrations being organized for election night and days that follow
Leaked documents and the recording of a Zoom-call apparently show that groups led by Black Lives Matter and ShutDownDC have been organizing protests for election night and the days that follow, Just the News reports. Obtained by conservative journalist Millie Weaver, the recording and documents have not yet been verified by the FBI and law enforcement; YouTube has removed the call from Weaver’s channel for violation of its guidelines.

Christian News
Killing Of Swiss Missionary in Mali Prompts Prayers
The murder of Swiss evangelical missionary Beatrice Stöckli by Islamic militants in Mali has prompted an aid group to appeal for prayers.