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Around the World
Brexit stumbles -- again -- as Boris Johnson's bid for new vote rejected by UK speaker
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid for a new Brexit vote was shot down Monday by the speaker of the House of Commons, the latest blow in the prime minister's uphill trudge to carry out the results of the three-year-old vote that authorized Britain's exit from the European Union.
Turkey’s Erdogan Visits Putin For Syria Talks As U.S.-Brokered Cease-Fire Is Set To Expire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on October 22 will hold discussions with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on developments in northeastern Syria, where Turkey has launched an offensive against Kurdish forces.
Trump 'fully prepared' to use military force against Turkey to protect Kurds in Syria
Donald Trump is 'fully prepared' to use military force if 'needed' against Turkey after Ankara launched an offensive against America's allies in Syria.
Justin Trudeau wins second term in Canada elections but loses majority
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a second term in Canada's national elections Monday, losing the majority but delivering unexpectedly strong results despite having been weakened by a series of scandals that tarnished his image as a liberal icon.
Germany Pitches Internationally-Controlled ‘Security Zone’ in Northern Syria
Germany should leverage its U.N. Security Council membership to push for an 'internationally-controlled security zone' in Syria, the country’s defense minister said on Monday.
Protesters Are United by Something Other Than Politics
The world increasingly finds itself under protest. As 2019 enters its final quarter, there have been large and often violent demonstrations in Lebanon, Chile, Spain, Haiti, Iraq, Sudan, Russia, Egypt, Uganda, Indonesia, Ukraine, Peru, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Colombia, France, Turkey, Venezuela, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Brazil, Malawi, Algeria and Ecuador, among other places.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After Netanyahu can’t form coalition, Blue and White ‘determined’ to get it done
The Blue and White party and other political opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejoiced over the Likud leader’s inability to form a government, and President Reuven Rivlin’s announcement he would give Benny Gantz the next crack at assembling a coalition.
US Army Chooses Israeli System to Protect the Lives of Tank Crews
In recent days, Israeli defense corporation Rafael made a dramatic announcement, stating that it delivered on time the first batch of Trophy Active Protection System to the US Army.
Inside the United States
Manhattan D.A., Trump lawyers strike deal to speed fight over Trump tax returns to Supreme Court
The Manhattan district attorney and attorneys for President Donald Trump have come to an agreement to pause the enforcement of a grand jury subpoena for Trump's tax returns until after an appeals court issues their opinion and perhaps until after the Supreme Court is asked to hear the case.
DOJ 'has more than enough evidence to reopen' Hillary probe
Even as its awaits a court ruling on its request to depose Hillary Clinton about her email and Benghazi scandals, government-watchdog Judicial Watch says evidence has been uncovered warranting the reopening of investigations of Barack Obama's first secretary of state.
Trump stays, but the Senate goes: Republican majority threatened by impeachment
Senate Republicans stand to be the biggest casualty of impeachment, since they face losing their three-seat majority as struggling candidates are forced to cast a vote that will anger critical groups of voters, no matter which way they go.
House Republicans fail to censure impeachment chief Adam Schiff
The House of Representatives easily defeated a Republican measure to censure House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his 'parody' reading of President Trump’s July phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during a hearing last month.
Christian News
Iranian Church Leader, Eight Members of Church of Iran Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Iranian church leader Matthias Haghnejad and eight members of the Church of Iran denomination who were on trial with him have each been sentenced to five years in prison following a short trial on 23 September.
'There Won't be Christians Left': Syrian Christians Fear Grim Future in Shadow of Turkey's Invasion
A spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) says they have completely evacuated fighters from a besieged Syrian border town per the US and Turkish cease-fire.
Brexit stumbles -- again -- as Boris Johnson's bid for new vote rejected by UK speaker
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's bid for a new Brexit vote was shot down Monday by the speaker of the House of Commons, the latest blow in the prime minister's uphill trudge to carry out the results of the three-year-old vote that authorized Britain's exit from the European Union.
Turkey’s Erdogan Visits Putin For Syria Talks As U.S.-Brokered Cease-Fire Is Set To Expire
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on October 22 will hold discussions with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on developments in northeastern Syria, where Turkey has launched an offensive against Kurdish forces.
Trump 'fully prepared' to use military force against Turkey to protect Kurds in Syria
Donald Trump is 'fully prepared' to use military force if 'needed' against Turkey after Ankara launched an offensive against America's allies in Syria.
Justin Trudeau wins second term in Canada elections but loses majority
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a second term in Canada's national elections Monday, losing the majority but delivering unexpectedly strong results despite having been weakened by a series of scandals that tarnished his image as a liberal icon.
Germany Pitches Internationally-Controlled ‘Security Zone’ in Northern Syria
Germany should leverage its U.N. Security Council membership to push for an 'internationally-controlled security zone' in Syria, the country’s defense minister said on Monday.
Protesters Are United by Something Other Than Politics
The world increasingly finds itself under protest. As 2019 enters its final quarter, there have been large and often violent demonstrations in Lebanon, Chile, Spain, Haiti, Iraq, Sudan, Russia, Egypt, Uganda, Indonesia, Ukraine, Peru, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, Colombia, France, Turkey, Venezuela, the Netherlands, Ethiopia, Brazil, Malawi, Algeria and Ecuador, among other places.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After Netanyahu can’t form coalition, Blue and White ‘determined’ to get it done
The Blue and White party and other political opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday rejoiced over the Likud leader’s inability to form a government, and President Reuven Rivlin’s announcement he would give Benny Gantz the next crack at assembling a coalition.
US Army Chooses Israeli System to Protect the Lives of Tank Crews
In recent days, Israeli defense corporation Rafael made a dramatic announcement, stating that it delivered on time the first batch of Trophy Active Protection System to the US Army.
Inside the United States
Manhattan D.A., Trump lawyers strike deal to speed fight over Trump tax returns to Supreme Court
The Manhattan district attorney and attorneys for President Donald Trump have come to an agreement to pause the enforcement of a grand jury subpoena for Trump's tax returns until after an appeals court issues their opinion and perhaps until after the Supreme Court is asked to hear the case.
DOJ 'has more than enough evidence to reopen' Hillary probe
Even as its awaits a court ruling on its request to depose Hillary Clinton about her email and Benghazi scandals, government-watchdog Judicial Watch says evidence has been uncovered warranting the reopening of investigations of Barack Obama's first secretary of state.
Trump stays, but the Senate goes: Republican majority threatened by impeachment
Senate Republicans stand to be the biggest casualty of impeachment, since they face losing their three-seat majority as struggling candidates are forced to cast a vote that will anger critical groups of voters, no matter which way they go.
House Republicans fail to censure impeachment chief Adam Schiff
The House of Representatives easily defeated a Republican measure to censure House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his 'parody' reading of President Trump’s July phone call with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky during a hearing last month.
Christian News
Iranian Church Leader, Eight Members of Church of Iran Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Iranian church leader Matthias Haghnejad and eight members of the Church of Iran denomination who were on trial with him have each been sentenced to five years in prison following a short trial on 23 September.
'There Won't be Christians Left': Syrian Christians Fear Grim Future in Shadow of Turkey's Invasion
A spokesman for the Kurdish-led Syrian Defense Forces (SDF) says they have completely evacuated fighters from a besieged Syrian border town per the US and Turkish cease-fire.
Around the World
British PM pushes for Brexit deal vote after being forced to seek delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will again try to put his Brexit deal to a vote in parliament on Monday after he was forced by his opponents to send a letter seeking a delay from the European Union.
Iran rejects Turkey's establishing of military posts in Syria
Iran rejects Turkey's establishing of military posts inside Syria, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday, adding that the integrity of Tehran's key regional ally should be respected.
Lebanon shaken by third day of protests with some denouncing Hezbollah
Protests continued to rage throughout Lebanon on Saturday as politicians attempt to find a way to end a crisis that has many calling for the current government to step down.
Russia covered up explosion of Skyfall nuclear superweapon
Russia covered up the deadly nuclear reactor explosion in August during the salvage at sea of one of Vladimir Putin’s new superweapons, a nuclear-powered cruise missile called Skyfall, a senior State Department official disclosed.
EU will delay Brexit until February if Johnson fails to ratify deal this week
The Sunday Times has reported bit.ly/2p1UfbJ that the European Union will delay Brexit until February 2020 if Prime Minister Boris Johnson is unable to get his deal past parliament this week.
Erdogan to discuss Syrian deployment in 'safe zone' with Putin next week
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he would discuss the deployment of Syrian government forces in a planned 'safe zone' in northern Syria during talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin next week, but warned Ankara would 'implement its own plans' if a solution was not reached.
Hong Kong Protest Leaders Urge Turnout for March, Despite Risk of Arrest
Pro-democracy leaders called on Hong Kong's citizens to join a Sunday anti-government march in spite of the risk of arrest, after police banned the rally which is seen as a test of the protest movement's strength following months of unrest.
U.S. troops cross into Iraq from Syria
United States troops have crossed into Iraq from Syria through the Sahela border crossing in the northern province of Dohuk, Reuters witnesses said on Monday.
India, Pakistan trade fire over Kashmir
India and Pakistan exchanged fire across the de facto border of the disputed Kashmir region while blaming the other for instigating the shelling that killed at least nine people.
Kurdish military leader says his fighters still want to work with US, accuses Turkey of 'violating' cease-fire, 'ethnic cleansing'
The Kurdish military leader who serves as commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces revealed to Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin in a telephone interview Sunday from his base inside Syria that Turkey’s military has 'violated' the planned cease-fire and was continuing to commit 'ethnic cleansing.'
Syria critic Lindsey Graham reverses stance, says Trump's policy could succeed
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump’s decision to move U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria, said on Sunday he now believed 'historic solutions' were possible.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hosting Pompeo amid concerns about policy in Syria, PM hails US-Israel alliance
Hosting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday as President Donald Trump’s policy changes on Syria spark concern among Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Pompeo and Trump for their 'consistent support for Israel' and hailed the strength of US-Israel ties. Commenting on the US-arranged ceasefire in Turkey’s offensive in Syria against Kurdish fighters, the prime minister said mildly that he hoped it would 'turn out for the best.'
On an ancient road to the Temple, archaeological innovation, mystery and dispute
Archaeologists and historians call the subterranean road the 'Stepped Street.' Those who prefer to link Jerusalem’s Jewish past to its present tend to call it the 'Pilgrims’ Path' or the 'Pilgrimage Road.' It was built starting in 20 CE by the Romans, said Levy, and completed under the governance of Pontius Pilate in about 30 CE. A recent study of coins collected at the site appears to confirm this dating.
Liberman to Netanyahu: You have failed three times
Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman on Sunday blasted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, after the Prime Minister circulated a video on social media, entitled "Gantz, Lapid and Liberman's Secret Plan." In the video, the Prime Minister warned that Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz could form a narrow left-wing government that relies on external support of the Joint List.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan Shrug as US Budget Deficit Nears $1 Trillion
Washington is drowning in red ink again, yet the mounting fiscal problem is prompting collective yawns from the Trump Administration and Democrats alike.
A Nation Sharply Divided Over Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Voters in the first-in-the-nation primary state of New Hampshire are accustomed to taking the lead on important political decisions. With a critical 2020 presidential election looming, these voters are increasingly occupied with the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. And their opinions are as divided as those in the rest of the nation.
'God knows why': Long wait for DOJ inspector general report on alleged FISA abuses vexes Trump allies
Conflicting signals surround the classification review for the Justice Department inspector general's report on alleged Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act abuses.
38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe
A State Department investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server found hundreds of security violations and determined that at least 38 people were 'culpable,' according to a report released Friday.
U.S. Takes Steps to Require Asylum-Seekers' DNA
The Trump administration is planning to collect DNA samples from asylum-seekers and other migrants detained by immigration officials and will add the information to a massive FBI database used by law enforcement hunting for criminals, a Justice Department official said.
Christian News
Study: Christianity in U.S. Continues Decline but Evangelicalism Is More Stable
The percentage of Americans who identify as Christian continued to decline in a new study, although those who consider themselves to be evangelicals fell only slightly.
Pastors of larger churches more likely to prioritize counseling and discipleship, new study says
While a majority of Protestant pastors prioritize counseling and discipleship among their ministry meetings, pastors of larger churches are more likely to invest in these meetings, according to the results of a new study by LifeWay Research.
British PM pushes for Brexit deal vote after being forced to seek delay
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will again try to put his Brexit deal to a vote in parliament on Monday after he was forced by his opponents to send a letter seeking a delay from the European Union.
Iran rejects Turkey's establishing of military posts in Syria
Iran rejects Turkey's establishing of military posts inside Syria, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday, adding that the integrity of Tehran's key regional ally should be respected.
Lebanon shaken by third day of protests with some denouncing Hezbollah
Protests continued to rage throughout Lebanon on Saturday as politicians attempt to find a way to end a crisis that has many calling for the current government to step down.
Russia covered up explosion of Skyfall nuclear superweapon
Russia covered up the deadly nuclear reactor explosion in August during the salvage at sea of one of Vladimir Putin’s new superweapons, a nuclear-powered cruise missile called Skyfall, a senior State Department official disclosed.
EU will delay Brexit until February if Johnson fails to ratify deal this week
The Sunday Times has reported bit.ly/2p1UfbJ that the European Union will delay Brexit until February 2020 if Prime Minister Boris Johnson is unable to get his deal past parliament this week.
Erdogan to discuss Syrian deployment in 'safe zone' with Putin next week
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday he would discuss the deployment of Syrian government forces in a planned 'safe zone' in northern Syria during talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin next week, but warned Ankara would 'implement its own plans' if a solution was not reached.
Hong Kong Protest Leaders Urge Turnout for March, Despite Risk of Arrest
Pro-democracy leaders called on Hong Kong's citizens to join a Sunday anti-government march in spite of the risk of arrest, after police banned the rally which is seen as a test of the protest movement's strength following months of unrest.
U.S. troops cross into Iraq from Syria
United States troops have crossed into Iraq from Syria through the Sahela border crossing in the northern province of Dohuk, Reuters witnesses said on Monday.
India, Pakistan trade fire over Kashmir
India and Pakistan exchanged fire across the de facto border of the disputed Kashmir region while blaming the other for instigating the shelling that killed at least nine people.
Kurdish military leader says his fighters still want to work with US, accuses Turkey of 'violating' cease-fire, 'ethnic cleansing'
The Kurdish military leader who serves as commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces revealed to Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin in a telephone interview Sunday from his base inside Syria that Turkey’s military has 'violated' the planned cease-fire and was continuing to commit 'ethnic cleansing.'
Syria critic Lindsey Graham reverses stance, says Trump's policy could succeed
Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump’s decision to move U.S. troops out of northeastern Syria, said on Sunday he now believed 'historic solutions' were possible.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hosting Pompeo amid concerns about policy in Syria, PM hails US-Israel alliance
Hosting US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday as President Donald Trump’s policy changes on Syria spark concern among Israelis, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked Pompeo and Trump for their 'consistent support for Israel' and hailed the strength of US-Israel ties. Commenting on the US-arranged ceasefire in Turkey’s offensive in Syria against Kurdish fighters, the prime minister said mildly that he hoped it would 'turn out for the best.'
On an ancient road to the Temple, archaeological innovation, mystery and dispute
Archaeologists and historians call the subterranean road the 'Stepped Street.' Those who prefer to link Jerusalem’s Jewish past to its present tend to call it the 'Pilgrims’ Path' or the 'Pilgrimage Road.' It was built starting in 20 CE by the Romans, said Levy, and completed under the governance of Pontius Pilate in about 30 CE. A recent study of coins collected at the site appears to confirm this dating.
Liberman to Netanyahu: You have failed three times
Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Liberman on Sunday blasted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, after the Prime Minister circulated a video on social media, entitled "Gantz, Lapid and Liberman's Secret Plan." In the video, the Prime Minister warned that Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz could form a narrow left-wing government that relies on external support of the Joint List.
Inside the United States
Bipartisan Shrug as US Budget Deficit Nears $1 Trillion
Washington is drowning in red ink again, yet the mounting fiscal problem is prompting collective yawns from the Trump Administration and Democrats alike.
A Nation Sharply Divided Over Trump Impeachment Inquiry
Voters in the first-in-the-nation primary state of New Hampshire are accustomed to taking the lead on important political decisions. With a critical 2020 presidential election looming, these voters are increasingly occupied with the House Democrats' impeachment inquiry. And their opinions are as divided as those in the rest of the nation.
'God knows why': Long wait for DOJ inspector general report on alleged FISA abuses vexes Trump allies
Conflicting signals surround the classification review for the Justice Department inspector general's report on alleged Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act abuses.
38 people cited for violations in Clinton email probe
A State Department investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server found hundreds of security violations and determined that at least 38 people were 'culpable,' according to a report released Friday.
U.S. Takes Steps to Require Asylum-Seekers' DNA
The Trump administration is planning to collect DNA samples from asylum-seekers and other migrants detained by immigration officials and will add the information to a massive FBI database used by law enforcement hunting for criminals, a Justice Department official said.
Christian News
Study: Christianity in U.S. Continues Decline but Evangelicalism Is More Stable
The percentage of Americans who identify as Christian continued to decline in a new study, although those who consider themselves to be evangelicals fell only slightly.
Pastors of larger churches more likely to prioritize counseling and discipleship, new study says
While a majority of Protestant pastors prioritize counseling and discipleship among their ministry meetings, pastors of larger churches are more likely to invest in these meetings, according to the results of a new study by LifeWay Research.
Around the World
'We’ve got a great deal': UK and EU agree to Brexit deal
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to deal for splitting up, signaling a big breakthrough in the lead-up to Britain’s planned exit from the EU at the end of the month.
Pence Announces Ceasefire Deal With Erdogan to End Turkey’s Syria Offensive
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday he had reached a deal with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan for a ceasefire in northern Syria to end an eight-day-old Turkish offensive against Kurdish-led forces.
US imposes record $7.5 billion tariffs on European goods
The United States on Friday imposed a range of punitive tariffs on European goods.
Pence says Erdogan knows Trump 'says what he means' after Syria cease-fire
Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News in an exclusive interview Thursday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 'knows President Trump says what he means what he says' about Trump's threat to slap sanctions on Turkey if its military defies the terms of a cease-fire meant to halt Ankara's offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.
Venezuela Wins Seat on U.N. Rights Council Despite U.S. Opposition
Venezuela was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday with 105 votes and a round of applause, despite fierce lobbying against it by the United States and rights groups, and the late entry of Costa Rica as competition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz reportedly looking to form minority government with Liberman’s backing
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is reportedly planning to invite representatives of Yisrael Beytenu and Likud to talks on forming a unity government if he is tasked with forming a coalition next week.
As US withdraws, Jerusalem spooked by Moscow’s growing control over Middle East
US President Donald Trump’s newly announced withdrawal of nearly all US troops from northern Syria has cemented Russia’s status as the predominant global military power actively engaged in the Middle East.
Pompeo lands in Israel for meet with Netanyahu, talks on Syria
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Israel overnight Thursday-Friday for talks on Syria following the pullout of American soldiers and Turkey’s launching of a military offensive against Kurdish fighters.
Gantz rejects unity offer from Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Blue and White leader Benny Gantz on Thursday and offered him a new framework on matters of religion and state and other issues that could help bring about the formation of a national-unity government.
Inside the United States
'Organized destruction': William Barr blasts 'militant secularists' over assault on religion
Attorney General William P. Barr offered a withering evisceration of anti-religious sentiment last week, defending the central role of Judeo-Christian moral standards in American democracy, accusing 'militant secularists' of an assault on religion that’s become as intolerant as religions they criticize.
U.S. Senate fails to override Trump veto of bill to end border emergency
President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration, which he says allows him to redirect federal funds to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall, will stay in effect after the U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to override his veto of legislation terminating the executive action.
Christian News
‘Sad Day’ in Algeria as Officials Seal Buildings of Country’s Largest Churches
Authorities in Algeria on Wednesday (Oct. 16) closed the Tafath (Light) church building in Tizi-Ouzou, a day after sealing shut the country’s largest church despite resistance, sources said.
Saudi Arabia to Allow Access to Ancient Biblical Sites, Including 'the Real' Mount Sinai
After being closed to tourism for the past few decades, Saudi Arabia is not only allowing tourists to visit but opening their doors for those who want to see the biblical sites the country has to offer.
Survey: Christianity declining rapidly in US, down 12 percentage points in last decade
A new survey shows American Christianity is declining steadily, with young Americans increasingly identifying as unaffiliated with any religious group.
'We’ve got a great deal': UK and EU agree to Brexit deal
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed to deal for splitting up, signaling a big breakthrough in the lead-up to Britain’s planned exit from the EU at the end of the month.
Pence Announces Ceasefire Deal With Erdogan to End Turkey’s Syria Offensive
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday he had reached a deal with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan for a ceasefire in northern Syria to end an eight-day-old Turkish offensive against Kurdish-led forces.
US imposes record $7.5 billion tariffs on European goods
The United States on Friday imposed a range of punitive tariffs on European goods.
Pence says Erdogan knows Trump 'says what he means' after Syria cease-fire
Vice President Mike Pence told Fox News in an exclusive interview Thursday that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan 'knows President Trump says what he means what he says' about Trump's threat to slap sanctions on Turkey if its military defies the terms of a cease-fire meant to halt Ankara's offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria.
Venezuela Wins Seat on U.N. Rights Council Despite U.S. Opposition
Venezuela was elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday with 105 votes and a round of applause, despite fierce lobbying against it by the United States and rights groups, and the late entry of Costa Rica as competition.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz reportedly looking to form minority government with Liberman’s backing
Blue and White leader Benny Gantz is reportedly planning to invite representatives of Yisrael Beytenu and Likud to talks on forming a unity government if he is tasked with forming a coalition next week.
As US withdraws, Jerusalem spooked by Moscow’s growing control over Middle East
US President Donald Trump’s newly announced withdrawal of nearly all US troops from northern Syria has cemented Russia’s status as the predominant global military power actively engaged in the Middle East.
Pompeo lands in Israel for meet with Netanyahu, talks on Syria
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo landed in Israel overnight Thursday-Friday for talks on Syria following the pullout of American soldiers and Turkey’s launching of a military offensive against Kurdish fighters.
Gantz rejects unity offer from Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Blue and White leader Benny Gantz on Thursday and offered him a new framework on matters of religion and state and other issues that could help bring about the formation of a national-unity government.
Inside the United States
'Organized destruction': William Barr blasts 'militant secularists' over assault on religion
Attorney General William P. Barr offered a withering evisceration of anti-religious sentiment last week, defending the central role of Judeo-Christian moral standards in American democracy, accusing 'militant secularists' of an assault on religion that’s become as intolerant as religions they criticize.
U.S. Senate fails to override Trump veto of bill to end border emergency
President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration, which he says allows him to redirect federal funds to build a U.S.-Mexico border wall, will stay in effect after the U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to override his veto of legislation terminating the executive action.
Christian News
‘Sad Day’ in Algeria as Officials Seal Buildings of Country’s Largest Churches
Authorities in Algeria on Wednesday (Oct. 16) closed the Tafath (Light) church building in Tizi-Ouzou, a day after sealing shut the country’s largest church despite resistance, sources said.
Saudi Arabia to Allow Access to Ancient Biblical Sites, Including 'the Real' Mount Sinai
After being closed to tourism for the past few decades, Saudi Arabia is not only allowing tourists to visit but opening their doors for those who want to see the biblical sites the country has to offer.
Survey: Christianity declining rapidly in US, down 12 percentage points in last decade
A new survey shows American Christianity is declining steadily, with young Americans increasingly identifying as unaffiliated with any religious group.