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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.'
Around the World
U.S., Seoul call on North Korea to stop 'inappropriate' missile tests
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Saturday, according to the South Korean military, in a move that highlights the country’s continuing military expansion amid a global health pandemic.
Will the Coronavirus bring the end of cash? Could this crisis introduce Central Bank cryptocurrencies?
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus has spurred government agencies to warn its citizenry against the use of paper currency and coins. Meanwhile, Central Banks around the world are considering the use of cryptocurrency in the future.
US and Mexico agree to block all nonessential travel at shared border, exempting trade
The Trump administration announced on Friday a ban on recreational and tourist travel at the U.S.-Mexico border as a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Fed announces more emergency moves to stem dollar, liquidity strains
The U.S. Federal Reserve continued to roll out emergency support on Friday as it enhanced efforts with other major central banks to ease a global dollar-funding crunch, backstopped a market essential for U.S. state and local government finances and ramped up its purchases of mortgage-backed securities.
Over 20 vaccines, multiple treatments currently in development for coronavirus
The World Health Organization has said at least 20 vaccines for coronavirus are in development around the world -- though the process is likely to take many long months, as the medical world races to find both preventive measures and treatments for those infected.
Nearly one billion people confined to homes globally to curb virus
Close to one billion people worldwide were confined to their homes on Saturday as the global coronavirus death toll shot past 11,000 and US states rolled out lockdown measures already imposed across swathes of Europe.
Strongest earthquake in 140 years rattles Croatia's capital; at least 1 dead
A strong earthquake rattled Zagreb, Croatia, on Sunday morning, killing at least one person and littering the streets with debris.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Emergency unity government nearly formed in Israel as political foes temporarily abandon their enmity
Israeli Likud and Blue and White parties are nearing an agreement to form an emergency unity government after Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz relinquished his former refusal to work with the beleaguered Prime Minister.
Israel’s jobless rate surges to 16.5% as virus puts 500,000 out of work
The unemployment rate in Israel has skyrocketed to 16.5 percent, with over 500,000 people losing their jobs since the start of March, the Employment Service said Sunday.
Inside the United States
Congress struggles to reach a deal on its massive coronavirus stimulus bill
Talks between Democrats and Republicans for a massive funding package to combat the impact of coronavirus have stalled, as lawmakers spar over issues like worker protections and funding for states battling the crisis.
Fed will make up to $4 trillion in loans to businesses to rescue the U.S. economy, Mnuchin says
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday that the Federal Reserve will play a key role in lending funds to businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Pentagon successfully tests hypersonic missile
The United States announced Friday it has successfully tested an unarmed prototype of a hypersonic missile, a nuclear-capable weapon that could accelerate the arms race between superpowers.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act, industries mass producing health items
President Donald Trump said Friday he's activated his authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to help protect the country to require certain manufacturers to produce much-needed health care equipment.
Christian News
Indian religious nationalists target 30 locations where they say conversions are happening, leading to persecution of Christians
Christians in Utter Pradesh State, India, are experiencing a barrage of attacks after religious nationalists pinpointed 30 locations across the state where they claimed conversions to Christian faith were taking place.
Pastor and children attacked in India for not participating in Hindu holiday, lose everything
A Christian family was driven into the jungle by tribal animists in India last week after Hindu nationalists instigated local animists against a pastor and destroyed his home.
China take advantage of crisis to demolish churches, destroy crosses
China is using the widespread coronavirus outbreak within its borders as an opportunity to attack Christian faith, with the communist government demolishing churches or removing their crosses over the month of March.
Wycliffe Associates Publishes New Testament in New Language Created for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind Communities
Wycliffe Associates held a dedication service for its newly published Symbolic Universal Notation (SUN) New Testament on February 20, 2020, at its worldwide headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Trump, Pence, Carson Speak, Pray With Pastors On Coronavirus Pandemic
CBN News has learned that President Trump, Vice President Pence and Secretary Ben Carson spoke to hundreds of pastors on a conference call Friday afternoon, with President Trump specifically asking them to pray for, 'stamina' and for the, 'health of our country.' Meanwhile, Vice President Pence commended pastors for the vital work churches are doing throughout this ordeal. 'You’re putting hands and feet on your faith,' the vice-president told the pastors. Secretary Ben Carson encouraged the group by saying, 'God still has his hand on this nation.'
U.S., Seoul call on North Korea to stop 'inappropriate' missile tests
North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea on Saturday, according to the South Korean military, in a move that highlights the country’s continuing military expansion amid a global health pandemic.
Will the Coronavirus bring the end of cash? Could this crisis introduce Central Bank cryptocurrencies?
The ongoing spread of the coronavirus has spurred government agencies to warn its citizenry against the use of paper currency and coins. Meanwhile, Central Banks around the world are considering the use of cryptocurrency in the future.
US and Mexico agree to block all nonessential travel at shared border, exempting trade
The Trump administration announced on Friday a ban on recreational and tourist travel at the U.S.-Mexico border as a precaution to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Fed announces more emergency moves to stem dollar, liquidity strains
The U.S. Federal Reserve continued to roll out emergency support on Friday as it enhanced efforts with other major central banks to ease a global dollar-funding crunch, backstopped a market essential for U.S. state and local government finances and ramped up its purchases of mortgage-backed securities.
Over 20 vaccines, multiple treatments currently in development for coronavirus
The World Health Organization has said at least 20 vaccines for coronavirus are in development around the world -- though the process is likely to take many long months, as the medical world races to find both preventive measures and treatments for those infected.
Nearly one billion people confined to homes globally to curb virus
Close to one billion people worldwide were confined to their homes on Saturday as the global coronavirus death toll shot past 11,000 and US states rolled out lockdown measures already imposed across swathes of Europe.
Strongest earthquake in 140 years rattles Croatia's capital; at least 1 dead
A strong earthquake rattled Zagreb, Croatia, on Sunday morning, killing at least one person and littering the streets with debris.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Emergency unity government nearly formed in Israel as political foes temporarily abandon their enmity
Israeli Likud and Blue and White parties are nearing an agreement to form an emergency unity government after Netanyahu rival Benny Gantz relinquished his former refusal to work with the beleaguered Prime Minister.
Israel’s jobless rate surges to 16.5% as virus puts 500,000 out of work
The unemployment rate in Israel has skyrocketed to 16.5 percent, with over 500,000 people losing their jobs since the start of March, the Employment Service said Sunday.
Inside the United States
Congress struggles to reach a deal on its massive coronavirus stimulus bill
Talks between Democrats and Republicans for a massive funding package to combat the impact of coronavirus have stalled, as lawmakers spar over issues like worker protections and funding for states battling the crisis.
Fed will make up to $4 trillion in loans to businesses to rescue the U.S. economy, Mnuchin says
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday that the Federal Reserve will play a key role in lending funds to businesses hurt by the coronavirus pandemic.
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.
Pentagon successfully tests hypersonic missile
The United States announced Friday it has successfully tested an unarmed prototype of a hypersonic missile, a nuclear-capable weapon that could accelerate the arms race between superpowers.
Trump invokes Defense Production Act, industries mass producing health items
President Donald Trump said Friday he's activated his authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to help protect the country to require certain manufacturers to produce much-needed health care equipment.
Christian News
Indian religious nationalists target 30 locations where they say conversions are happening, leading to persecution of Christians
Christians in Utter Pradesh State, India, are experiencing a barrage of attacks after religious nationalists pinpointed 30 locations across the state where they claimed conversions to Christian faith were taking place.
Pastor and children attacked in India for not participating in Hindu holiday, lose everything
A Christian family was driven into the jungle by tribal animists in India last week after Hindu nationalists instigated local animists against a pastor and destroyed his home.
China take advantage of crisis to demolish churches, destroy crosses
China is using the widespread coronavirus outbreak within its borders as an opportunity to attack Christian faith, with the communist government demolishing churches or removing their crosses over the month of March.
Wycliffe Associates Publishes New Testament in New Language Created for the Deaf and Deaf-Blind Communities
Wycliffe Associates held a dedication service for its newly published Symbolic Universal Notation (SUN) New Testament on February 20, 2020, at its worldwide headquarters in Orlando, Florida.
Trump, Pence, Carson Speak, Pray With Pastors On Coronavirus Pandemic
CBN News has learned that President Trump, Vice President Pence and Secretary Ben Carson spoke to hundreds of pastors on a conference call Friday afternoon, with President Trump specifically asking them to pray for, 'stamina' and for the, 'health of our country.' Meanwhile, Vice President Pence commended pastors for the vital work churches are doing throughout this ordeal. 'You’re putting hands and feet on your faith,' the vice-president told the pastors. Secretary Ben Carson encouraged the group by saying, 'God still has his hand on this nation.'