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Around the World
Mobile phone companies slated to become instruments of state surveillance
National governments across the world are joining with telecom companies to collect private mobile phone user data and erode privacy standards, using the fear of a global pandemic as a justification for tracking citizens.
In fight against coronavirus, governments embrace surveillance
Chinese-style surveillance is coming to a neighborhood near you.
Britain's heir to throne Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles is the latest major figure to test positive for the coronavirus.
A third of the world under virus lockdown, as Olympics delayed
Global giant India joined the countries ordering their citizens to stay at home Tuesday, putting a third of the world on lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic forced Japan to postpone the Olympics.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu and Gantz discuss unity government, plan fresh talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz discussed the possibility of setting up an emergency government to tackle the coronavirus Wednesday, taking a rare step toward a much-touted unity coalition.
How digital surveillance in virus fight watches you more closely than any GPS
Coronavirus phone tracking doesn’t just tell governments more or less where their citizens are, but can also show the phone owners’ 'micro-environment' and provide a treasure trove of information about their physical surroundings, a systems engineer behind key technology being used in the battle against the spread of coronavirus has revealed.
Gaza Preacher Praises Allah for Infecting Israelis, Americans -- Day Before First Cases Reported in Gaza
A preacher told worshipers in Gaza’s largest mosque on Friday that Allah sent the coronavirus to inflict suffering on Israelis, Americans and those who plot against the Al-Aqsa mosque, while protecting Palestinians.
Netanyahu: Full lockdown possible within days if virus spread doesn’t slow
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Wednesday that a full closure of the country could be introduced within days to curb the coronavirus pandemic, hours after further restrictions on Israelis’ movement were put into effect.
Inside the United States
White House, Senate Strike Historic $2 Trillion Economic Relief Bill
The Senate announced a bipartisan agreement on an unprecedented $2 trillion coronavirus relief package for workers and businesses.
Negative rates come to the US: 1-month and 3-month Treasury bill yields are now below zero
The coronavirus crisis has brought another first to U.S. financial markets -- negative yields on government debt.
Sentiment builds for moving U.S. companies out of China
American companies that produce essential goods in China should plan to shift their operations back to the United States or other Western countries, according to a senior Republican lawmaker.
Christian News
Christians in India scapegoated for Catholic child trafficking scandal and Muslim forced marriages
In a tragic misunderstanding, the leader of a Hindu nationalist organization in India is vowing to prevent the spread of Christian faith across his country because of alleged child trafficking activities of the charity founded by Mother Theresa and purported forced conversions and marriages of Hindu girls by Muslim men.
Ravi Zacharias Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Christian Response to Coronavirus
Leading Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias has opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis and offered Christians some wisdom as to how they should be responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Francis Chan tells Church: Coronavirus is 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world'
Francis Chan encouraged the Church to view the coronavirus pandemic as 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world and show them we haven’t lost our love, joy, and peace' instead of succumbing to fear and anxiety.
Mobile phone companies slated to become instruments of state surveillance
National governments across the world are joining with telecom companies to collect private mobile phone user data and erode privacy standards, using the fear of a global pandemic as a justification for tracking citizens.
In fight against coronavirus, governments embrace surveillance
Chinese-style surveillance is coming to a neighborhood near you.
Britain's heir to throne Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles is the latest major figure to test positive for the coronavirus.
A third of the world under virus lockdown, as Olympics delayed
Global giant India joined the countries ordering their citizens to stay at home Tuesday, putting a third of the world on lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic forced Japan to postpone the Olympics.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu and Gantz discuss unity government, plan fresh talks
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz discussed the possibility of setting up an emergency government to tackle the coronavirus Wednesday, taking a rare step toward a much-touted unity coalition.
How digital surveillance in virus fight watches you more closely than any GPS
Coronavirus phone tracking doesn’t just tell governments more or less where their citizens are, but can also show the phone owners’ 'micro-environment' and provide a treasure trove of information about their physical surroundings, a systems engineer behind key technology being used in the battle against the spread of coronavirus has revealed.
Gaza Preacher Praises Allah for Infecting Israelis, Americans -- Day Before First Cases Reported in Gaza
A preacher told worshipers in Gaza’s largest mosque on Friday that Allah sent the coronavirus to inflict suffering on Israelis, Americans and those who plot against the Al-Aqsa mosque, while protecting Palestinians.
Netanyahu: Full lockdown possible within days if virus spread doesn’t slow
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Wednesday that a full closure of the country could be introduced within days to curb the coronavirus pandemic, hours after further restrictions on Israelis’ movement were put into effect.
Inside the United States
White House, Senate Strike Historic $2 Trillion Economic Relief Bill
The Senate announced a bipartisan agreement on an unprecedented $2 trillion coronavirus relief package for workers and businesses.
Negative rates come to the US: 1-month and 3-month Treasury bill yields are now below zero
The coronavirus crisis has brought another first to U.S. financial markets -- negative yields on government debt.
Sentiment builds for moving U.S. companies out of China
American companies that produce essential goods in China should plan to shift their operations back to the United States or other Western countries, according to a senior Republican lawmaker.
Christian News
Christians in India scapegoated for Catholic child trafficking scandal and Muslim forced marriages
In a tragic misunderstanding, the leader of a Hindu nationalist organization in India is vowing to prevent the spread of Christian faith across his country because of alleged child trafficking activities of the charity founded by Mother Theresa and purported forced conversions and marriages of Hindu girls by Muslim men.
Ravi Zacharias Discusses Cancer Diagnosis, Christian Response to Coronavirus
Leading Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias has opened up about his recent cancer diagnosis and offered Christians some wisdom as to how they should be responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
Francis Chan tells Church: Coronavirus is 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world'
Francis Chan encouraged the Church to view the coronavirus pandemic as 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world and show them we haven’t lost our love, joy, and peace' instead of succumbing to fear and anxiety.
Around the World
European Union finance ministers deadlock on coronavirus economic strategy
Finance ministers fell short of agreement Tuesday night on an EU-wide strategy to fight an economic slump caused by the coronavirus.
A third of the world under virus lockdown, as Olympics delayed
Global giant India joined the countries ordering their citizens to stay at home Tuesday, putting a third of the world on lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic forced Japan to postpone the Olympics.
When will life return to normal? Health experts on a possible exit strategy to the pandemic
The fast-spreading coronavirus has prompted many countries around the world to effectively shut down in order to contain the outbreak.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to go into full lockdown, limit movement and halt transportation
The Israeli government will impose stiff new restrictions designed to limit the movement of the public as the country continues to struggle against the deadly coronavirus.
Netanyahu, Gantz talk up unity as their parties sling mud at each other
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz on Tuesday both expressed willingness to continue efforts to form a unity government that would include both their parties, even as Likud and Blue and White kept hurling accusations at each other.
Israel reports 488 new virus cases in past 24 hours, the largest single-day jump
The Health Ministry announced 274 new confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday evening, bringing the total in Israel to 1,930.
Inside the United States
Coronavirus Stimulus Offered By House Financial Services Committee Creates New Digital Dollar
As the markets continue to drop and the U.S. looks to Congress for agreement on a massive stimulus package to save the economy from impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the newest offer by House Democrats includes a very forward-looking kind of stimulus: the creation of a ‘digital dollar’ and the establishment of ‘digital dollar wallets.’ In what will send shock waves through the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, particularly for those following central bank digital currencies around the world, this signals the U.S. is serious in establishing infrastructure for a central bank digital currency.
Dow soars over 11% in strongest one-day performance since 1933
The Dow soared on Tuesday to its biggest one-day percentage gain since 1933, after U.S. lawmakers said they were close to a deal for an economic rescue package in response to the coronavirus outbreak, injecting optimism following the biggest selloff since the financial crisis.
US coronavirus cases surpass 50,000
The coronavirus pandemic has now resulted in 50,000 infections across the United States.
Ford teams with 3M, GE, to ramp up protective gear production
Ford Motor Company is teaming with major medical and healthcare groups to boost the production of medical gear for the protection of those providing critical services amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trump Signs Defense Production Act to Ban Hoarding Medical Equipment
The Trump administration is cracking down on the hoarding of medical equipment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Christian News
Francis Chan tells Church: Coronavirus is 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world'
Francis Chan encouraged the Church to view the coronavirus pandemic as 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world and show them we haven’t lost our love, joy, and peace' instead of succumbing to fear and anxiety.
Coronavirus strikes pastor, wife and over 30 others at Ark. church
An Arkansas pastor who was recently struck with the deadly coronavirus along with his wife, Dena, and more than 30 others connected to his church is now warning others not to underestimate how dangerous the virus is and treat it with 'wisdom and restraint.'
European Union finance ministers deadlock on coronavirus economic strategy
Finance ministers fell short of agreement Tuesday night on an EU-wide strategy to fight an economic slump caused by the coronavirus.
A third of the world under virus lockdown, as Olympics delayed
Global giant India joined the countries ordering their citizens to stay at home Tuesday, putting a third of the world on lockdown as the coronavirus epidemic forced Japan to postpone the Olympics.
When will life return to normal? Health experts on a possible exit strategy to the pandemic
The fast-spreading coronavirus has prompted many countries around the world to effectively shut down in order to contain the outbreak.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to go into full lockdown, limit movement and halt transportation
The Israeli government will impose stiff new restrictions designed to limit the movement of the public as the country continues to struggle against the deadly coronavirus.
Netanyahu, Gantz talk up unity as their parties sling mud at each other
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival Benny Gantz on Tuesday both expressed willingness to continue efforts to form a unity government that would include both their parties, even as Likud and Blue and White kept hurling accusations at each other.
Israel reports 488 new virus cases in past 24 hours, the largest single-day jump
The Health Ministry announced 274 new confirmed coronavirus cases Tuesday evening, bringing the total in Israel to 1,930.
Inside the United States
Coronavirus Stimulus Offered By House Financial Services Committee Creates New Digital Dollar
As the markets continue to drop and the U.S. looks to Congress for agreement on a massive stimulus package to save the economy from impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the newest offer by House Democrats includes a very forward-looking kind of stimulus: the creation of a ‘digital dollar’ and the establishment of ‘digital dollar wallets.’ In what will send shock waves through the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, particularly for those following central bank digital currencies around the world, this signals the U.S. is serious in establishing infrastructure for a central bank digital currency.
Dow soars over 11% in strongest one-day performance since 1933
The Dow soared on Tuesday to its biggest one-day percentage gain since 1933, after U.S. lawmakers said they were close to a deal for an economic rescue package in response to the coronavirus outbreak, injecting optimism following the biggest selloff since the financial crisis.
US coronavirus cases surpass 50,000
The coronavirus pandemic has now resulted in 50,000 infections across the United States.
Ford teams with 3M, GE, to ramp up protective gear production
Ford Motor Company is teaming with major medical and healthcare groups to boost the production of medical gear for the protection of those providing critical services amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Trump Signs Defense Production Act to Ban Hoarding Medical Equipment
The Trump administration is cracking down on the hoarding of medical equipment in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Christian News
Francis Chan tells Church: Coronavirus is 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world'
Francis Chan encouraged the Church to view the coronavirus pandemic as 'one of our greatest opportunities to reach a lost world and show them we haven’t lost our love, joy, and peace' instead of succumbing to fear and anxiety.
Coronavirus strikes pastor, wife and over 30 others at Ark. church
An Arkansas pastor who was recently struck with the deadly coronavirus along with his wife, Dena, and more than 30 others connected to his church is now warning others not to underestimate how dangerous the virus is and treat it with 'wisdom and restraint.'
Around the World
U.S. to cut Afghan aid by $1B over political rift that threatens Taliban deal
The U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan by $1 billion and will cut even more unless the country’s feuding political leaders can resolve their differences and form a government that can implement a peace deal with the Taliban.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel confirms 371 new virus cases in single day as infections spike
The number of diagnosed cases of the deadly coronavirus in Israel took another leap Monday, reaching 1,442, an increase of 371 since the day before.
Inside the United States
Senate Democrats Block $2 Trillion Stimulus Package For Second Time in 24 Hours
Republicans erupted in anger and opposition Monday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released an economic relief package the GOP characterized as stuffed with liberal agenda items unrelated to the coronavirus crisis.
Federal Reserve Launches Bold Program to Stabilize Markets
The Federal Reserve unveiled a host of programs on Monday in order to stabilize the markets in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, which some termed, "quantitative easing to infinity."
Bill meant to aid Americans during coronavirus shutdown full of pork barrel funding unrelated to emergency, critics argue
Many provisions in the failed Senate bill touted as an essential aid to help those on the front lines battling the coronavirus includes a litany of pork barrel spending that is totally unrelated to emergency relief for the virus, critics contend.
FDA relaxes rules to boost auto companies making ventilators for coronavirus effort
The Food and Drug Administration temporarily relaxed regulations on manufacturing regulators to give private companies more flexibility to build medical supplies needed to combat the coronavirus.
Trump activates National Guard in California, New York and Washington state: ‘This is a war’
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that he has activated the National Guard in California, New York, and Washington state in order to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The administration emphasized that the deployment of guard members is not martial law.
FDA approves coronavirus test that gives results in less than an hour
The Food and Drug Administration approved a coronavirus test that will give results in less than an hour.
Christian News
Hindu nationalists and police in India siding together against Christians
A young pastor in India and his congregation were attacked by a 200-man-strong mob of Hindu nationalists brandishing hockey sticks last week, sending the Christians to prison, where they endured a demonic level of police brutality.
Wycliffe Associates Aims to Help Underground Churches Translate the Bible for Themselves and Millions Living in Oppressed Regions
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, aims to launch Bible translations for 600 new language groups in places of oppression and persecution for Christians.
Hundreds attend Ohio church’s drive-in church worship service
A congregation in Ohio decided to host 'Drive In Church' services as a way of gathering people together for worship while being wary of concerns over spreading the coronavirus.
Anne Graham: Virus's 'Blessing' is America Listens to God, A Spiritual Renewal
In her spiritual message for March 23, Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of the late Pastor Billy Graham, said there may be a 'blessing in the coronavirus' in that God is perhaps using the pandemic 'to get our attention so that we will listen to His message,' and that this will spark a 'national spiritual renewal.'
U.S. to cut Afghan aid by $1B over political rift that threatens Taliban deal
The U.S. is cutting aid to Afghanistan by $1 billion and will cut even more unless the country’s feuding political leaders can resolve their differences and form a government that can implement a peace deal with the Taliban.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel confirms 371 new virus cases in single day as infections spike
The number of diagnosed cases of the deadly coronavirus in Israel took another leap Monday, reaching 1,442, an increase of 371 since the day before.
Inside the United States
Senate Democrats Block $2 Trillion Stimulus Package For Second Time in 24 Hours
Republicans erupted in anger and opposition Monday after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi released an economic relief package the GOP characterized as stuffed with liberal agenda items unrelated to the coronavirus crisis.
Federal Reserve Launches Bold Program to Stabilize Markets
The Federal Reserve unveiled a host of programs on Monday in order to stabilize the markets in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, which some termed, "quantitative easing to infinity."
Bill meant to aid Americans during coronavirus shutdown full of pork barrel funding unrelated to emergency, critics argue
Many provisions in the failed Senate bill touted as an essential aid to help those on the front lines battling the coronavirus includes a litany of pork barrel spending that is totally unrelated to emergency relief for the virus, critics contend.
FDA relaxes rules to boost auto companies making ventilators for coronavirus effort
The Food and Drug Administration temporarily relaxed regulations on manufacturing regulators to give private companies more flexibility to build medical supplies needed to combat the coronavirus.
Trump activates National Guard in California, New York and Washington state: ‘This is a war’
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that he has activated the National Guard in California, New York, and Washington state in order to combat the spread of the coronavirus. The administration emphasized that the deployment of guard members is not martial law.
FDA approves coronavirus test that gives results in less than an hour
The Food and Drug Administration approved a coronavirus test that will give results in less than an hour.
Christian News
Hindu nationalists and police in India siding together against Christians
A young pastor in India and his congregation were attacked by a 200-man-strong mob of Hindu nationalists brandishing hockey sticks last week, sending the Christians to prison, where they endured a demonic level of police brutality.
Wycliffe Associates Aims to Help Underground Churches Translate the Bible for Themselves and Millions Living in Oppressed Regions
Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, aims to launch Bible translations for 600 new language groups in places of oppression and persecution for Christians.
Hundreds attend Ohio church’s drive-in church worship service
A congregation in Ohio decided to host 'Drive In Church' services as a way of gathering people together for worship while being wary of concerns over spreading the coronavirus.
Anne Graham: Virus's 'Blessing' is America Listens to God, A Spiritual Renewal
In her spiritual message for March 23, Anne Graham Lotz, the daughter of the late Pastor Billy Graham, said there may be a 'blessing in the coronavirus' in that God is perhaps using the pandemic 'to get our attention so that we will listen to His message,' and that this will spark a 'national spiritual renewal.'