A call to pray for President Trump
Whether you love President Trump or loathe him, if you call yourself a Christian, this appeal is for you. All of us, regardless of our background or voting preference, are called to pray for those in authority (see 1 Timothy 2:1-4). Now is the perfect time to pray. We all know that the president is a very strong man, whether you call him stubborn or courageous, bullheaded or brave. Either way, he is as tough as they come. How many others could take on the media the way he does, day and night? …with all his flaws and shortcomings, he is a man with a divinely appointed mission, and he has more work still to do.
Whether you love President Trump or loathe him, if you call yourself a Christian, this appeal is for you. All of us, regardless of our background or voting preference, are called to pray for those in authority (see 1 Timothy 2:1-4). Now is the perfect time to pray. We all know that the president is a very strong man, whether you call him stubborn or courageous, bullheaded or brave. Either way, he is as tough as they come. How many others could take on the media the way he does, day and night? …with all his flaws and shortcomings, he is a man with a divinely appointed mission, and he has more work still to do.
Writer touted by CNN as ‘Journalist of the Year’ forced to resign for fabricating stories
The German magazine Der Spiegel revealed Wednesday that one of its top award-winning journalists fabricated many of his articles, inventing characters, sources, and their quotes “on a grand scale” for many years. Claas Relotius, a reporter and editor, admitted to fabricating parts of at least 14 stories following the magazine’s internal investigation. The publication said the issue “marks a low point in the 70-year history of Der Spiegel.” “I am sick and I need to get help,” he reportedly told the magazine.
The German magazine Der Spiegel revealed Wednesday that one of its top award-winning journalists fabricated many of his articles, inventing characters, sources, and their quotes “on a grand scale” for many years. Claas Relotius, a reporter and editor, admitted to fabricating parts of at least 14 stories following the magazine’s internal investigation. The publication said the issue “marks a low point in the 70-year history of Der Spiegel.” “I am sick and I need to get help,” he reportedly told the magazine.
Trade unions ramp up opposition to Hungary’s ‘slave law’
Brussels, 19 December 2018 (ITUC OnLine): Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in opposition to a new law that imposes drastic measures on working people in Hungary. The contentious law increases the limit on overtime to 400 hours a year and breaches the European Union Working Time Directive. “Hungarians are outraged and they are right. The ‘slave law’ shows the government’s disregard for working people. It gives free reign to employers and allows for unchecked overtime that is blatantly abusive.
Brussels, 19 December 2018 (ITUC OnLine): Tens of thousands have taken to the streets in opposition to a new law that imposes drastic measures on working people in Hungary. The contentious law increases the limit on overtime to 400 hours a year and breaches the European Union Working Time Directive. “Hungarians are outraged and they are right. The ‘slave law’ shows the government’s disregard for working people. It gives free reign to employers and allows for unchecked overtime that is blatantly abusive.
Rouhani and Erdogan meet following US decision on Syria
Turkey has been working with Iran and Russia to reach a solution in Syria through the Astana process launched last year. While Trump administration officials have in the past said that US strategy in Syria encompassed a range goals including curbing Iranian influence in the country, Trump tweeted yesterday that defeating ISIS, a mission he said had been accomplished, was his “only reason” for having US troops in Syria.
Turkey has been working with Iran and Russia to reach a solution in Syria through the Astana process launched last year. While Trump administration officials have in the past said that US strategy in Syria encompassed a range goals including curbing Iranian influence in the country, Trump tweeted yesterday that defeating ISIS, a mission he said had been accomplished, was his “only reason” for having US troops in Syria.
U.S. Syria-withdrawal decision could throw region into chaos
The US withdrawal of its troops from eastern Syria is an unprecedented move, coming after six months in which Washington had laid the groundwork for a longer-term commitment. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford recently said that the US had completed training only 20% of the 30,000 local stabilization forces. In addition, the White House, National Security officials, the State Department and the Pentagon have previously suggested that the US would remain in Syria until Iranian-commanded forces leave.
The US withdrawal of its troops from eastern Syria is an unprecedented move, coming after six months in which Washington had laid the groundwork for a longer-term commitment. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford recently said that the US had completed training only 20% of the 30,000 local stabilization forces. In addition, the White House, National Security officials, the State Department and the Pentagon have previously suggested that the US would remain in Syria until Iranian-commanded forces leave.
Netanyahu hosts Greek, Cypriot leaders in trilateral meeting
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hosting the fifth Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit with Cypriote President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the National Cyber Directorate and the Carasso Science Park in Beersheba. The summit, focused on cyber and innovation, will see the leaders discuss “regional strategic issues including the plan to lay a gas pipeline from Israel to Europe and additional cooperation projects…”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hosting the fifth Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit with Cypriote President Nicos Anastasiades and Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras at the National Cyber Directorate and the Carasso Science Park in Beersheba. The summit, focused on cyber and innovation, will see the leaders discuss “regional strategic issues including the plan to lay a gas pipeline from Israel to Europe and additional cooperation projects…”
U.S. Syria-withdrawal decision could throw region into chaos
The US withdrawal of its troops from eastern Syria is an unprecedented move, coming after six months in which Washington had laid the groundwork for a longer-term commitment. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford recently said that the US had completed training only 20% of the 30,000 local stabilization forces.
The US withdrawal of its troops from eastern Syria is an unprecedented move, coming after six months in which Washington had laid the groundwork for a longer-term commitment. US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford recently said that the US had completed training only 20% of the 30,000 local stabilization forces.
Fed raises rates despite Trump opposition
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, in spite of warnings from Donald Trump against the move. Officials at the US central bank voted to lift the Fed’s key interest rate by 0.25%, to a target range of 2.25%-2.5%. But they also said future increases could come at a slower pace amid concerns about global growth.
The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates again, in spite of warnings from Donald Trump against the move. Officials at the US central bank voted to lift the Fed’s key interest rate by 0.25%, to a target range of 2.25%-2.5%. But they also said future increases could come at a slower pace amid concerns about global growth.
Nasa hack exposes space agency staff’s data
Nasa has emailed its staff to warn them that hackers may have stolen their personal details. The message said it suspected that two of its servers containing details of past and present employees had been compromised. It added that it did not believe any Nasa mission had been put in jeopardy. One expert noted that this was the latest in a series of breaches experienced by the space agency to have been made public since 2011.
Nasa has emailed its staff to warn them that hackers may have stolen their personal details. The message said it suspected that two of its servers containing details of past and present employees had been compromised. It added that it did not believe any Nasa mission had been put in jeopardy. One expert noted that this was the latest in a series of breaches experienced by the space agency to have been made public since 2011.
N. Korea Says It Won’t Denuclearize Unless US Removes Threat
North Korea said Thursday it will never unilaterally give up its nuclear weapons unless the United States first removes what Pyongyang called a nuclear threat. The surprisingly blunt statement jars with Seoul’s rosier presentation of the North Korean position and could rattle the fragile trilateral diplomacy to defuse a nuclear crisis that last year had many fearing war.
North Korea said Thursday it will never unilaterally give up its nuclear weapons unless the United States first removes what Pyongyang called a nuclear threat. The surprisingly blunt statement jars with Seoul’s rosier presentation of the North Korean position and could rattle the fragile trilateral diplomacy to defuse a nuclear crisis that last year had many fearing war.
More than 500 priests accused of sexual abuse not yet publicly identified by Catholic church, Illinois attorney general finds
A scathing report from Attorney General Lisa Madigan finds the number of Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse against children in Illinois is much higher than previously acknowledged. The report said accusations have been leveled against 690 priests, while Catholic officials have publicly identified only 185 clergy with credible allegations against them.
A scathing report from Attorney General Lisa Madigan finds the number of Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse against children in Illinois is much higher than previously acknowledged. The report said accusations have been leveled against 690 priests, while Catholic officials have publicly identified only 185 clergy with credible allegations against them.
Russia signals end of Israel tensions with high-level delegation
A special Russian delegation arrived in Israel on Wednesday, as part of Moscow’s efforts to ease tensions between the two countries following the downing of a Russian plane by Syrian forces in September… The Russian delegation, headed by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Konstantin Koschev and Defense Committee Chairman Victor Bondar, was to discuss the Hezbollah terror tunnels that the IDF is working to uncover dug under the Israel-Lebanese border.
A special Russian delegation arrived in Israel on Wednesday, as part of Moscow’s efforts to ease tensions between the two countries following the downing of a Russian plane by Syrian forces in September… The Russian delegation, headed by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Konstantin Koschev and Defense Committee Chairman Victor Bondar, was to discuss the Hezbollah terror tunnels that the IDF is working to uncover dug under the Israel-Lebanese border.
Russia’s Putin says threat of nuclear war should not be underestimated
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the threat of nuclear war should not be underestimated, but that he hoped that common sense would prevail. Speaking at his annual news conference, Putin said it was hard to predict what the consequences would be of a U.S. withdrawal from the landmark Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed in 1987.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the threat of nuclear war should not be underestimated, but that he hoped that common sense would prevail. Speaking at his annual news conference, Putin said it was hard to predict what the consequences would be of a U.S. withdrawal from the landmark Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty, signed in 1987.
Pope: Migrants ‘Like Jesus’ Know Pain of ‘Not Being Welcomed’Pope Francis commemorated ‘International Migrants’ Day on Tuesday with a Tweet comparing Jesus Christ’s cold welcome in Bethlehem to that of modern-day migrants.
Canada Woman Charged with Witchcraft Two Days Before Law Scrubbed
Just two days before Section 365 of the Criminal Code was repealed, northern Ontario authorities charged Butch, also known as the “White Witch of the North,” with “pretending to practice witchcraft.” She will be the last woman in Canada tried for witchcraft — if the case is allowed to move forward.
Just two days before Section 365 of the Criminal Code was repealed, northern Ontario authorities charged Butch, also known as the “White Witch of the North,” with “pretending to practice witchcraft.” She will be the last woman in Canada tried for witchcraft — if the case is allowed to move forward.
After 100 years, US Senate unanimously passes anti-lynching measureAfter a century of failed attempts, the US Senate finally passed legislation Wednesday that makes a federal crime of lynching, the racism-driven extrajudicial killings that came to symbolize America’s stained past.
Christmas in Damascus: Scenes of Calm in Syria’s Capital as US Prepares Troop Withdrawal
As President Trump announces US preparations to withdraw combat troops from Syria, footage and pictures from its capital Damascus show scenes of calm, with the Christmas season in full swing in a city once paralyzed by violence and jihadist oppression.
As President Trump announces US preparations to withdraw combat troops from Syria, footage and pictures from its capital Damascus show scenes of calm, with the Christmas season in full swing in a city once paralyzed by violence and jihadist oppression.
Church Choirs Singing ‘Climate Change’ Christmas CarolsChurch choirs are performing Christmas carols with lyrics rewritten by climate change activists. The Australian Religious Response to Climate Change, a “multi-faith network committed to action,” has released a “Christmas Carols Against Coal” songbook featuring a ‘reimagined’ collection of well-known Christmas carols, many of which are considered holy Christian hymns.
Tornado today in Port Orchard, Washington: Rare twister outside Seattle damages homesA confirmed tornado touched down near Port Orchard in Kitsap County about 45 miles west of Seattle, according to the National Weather Service in Seattle. The service said it hit shortly before 2 p.m. Local media said several homes were damaged and trees toppled.
Iranians ‘Disillusioned with Islam’ Are Fleeing Country, Converting to ChristianityObama appointed U.S. District Court Judge Jon Tigar on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration to keep them from enforcing its asylum ban. Tigar had initially blocked the policy before Thanksgiving but the ruling was set to expired on Wednesday,
Is Turkey Planning To Create And Govern A Global Islamic Caliphate That Is Ruled By Sharia Law Under Erdogan?The free world took a stab at uniting after WWI with the ill-fated League of Nations, but it took WWII to get everyone to sign off on a United Nations global body. Europe was able to gather as one starting right after WWII and formalized in 1993 with the creation of the European Union. But the Islamic nations have never seemed to be able to do that. Until now.
US approves $3.5 billion Patriot missile sale to Turkey
The United States said Wednesday it approved the sale of $3.5 billion in missiles to Turkey, offering an ultimatum after US outrage over the NATO ally’s plans to buy from Russia.
The United States said Wednesday it approved the sale of $3.5 billion in missiles to Turkey, offering an ultimatum after US outrage over the NATO ally’s plans to buy from Russia.
George Soros Named Financial Times’ Person of the Year
The Financial Times named liberal billionaire George Soros its person of the year in 2018, citing his achievements as well as “the values he represents.”
The Financial Times named liberal billionaire George Soros its person of the year in 2018, citing his achievements as well as “the values he represents.”
As President Trump Prepares To Order Full Withdrawal Of All US Armed Forces From Syria, ISIS Kills 700 Prisoners In Horror Executions
I am not military strategy expert, but preparing to pull out all troops from Syria at a time when ISIS, though greatly diminished, is still slaughtering hundreds of people may not be the best possible move to make. If I were going to withdrawal troops from anywhere, it would be from Afghanistan.
I am not military strategy expert, but preparing to pull out all troops from Syria at a time when ISIS, though greatly diminished, is still slaughtering hundreds of people may not be the best possible move to make. If I were going to withdrawal troops from anywhere, it would be from Afghanistan.
Exclusive: Nation of Islam receiving federal cash to teach prisoners
The Nation of Islam and its leaders have received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the U.S. government since 2008 to teach religious study programs for federal prison inmates, according to records reviewed by the Washington Examiner.
The Nation of Islam and its leaders have received hundreds of thousands of dollars from the U.S. government since 2008 to teach religious study programs for federal prison inmates, according to records reviewed by the Washington Examiner.
