Israel, United Kingdom building ‘new strategic relationship’
Israel and the United Kingdom are building a ‘new strategic relationship’ driven by soaring bilateral trade and deepening ties in various sectors, according to a new report.
Month: January 2020
Trump administration will move to block ‘birth tourism’
The Trump administration is days away from announcing a plan to limit the automatic provision of U.S. citizenship to people born in the United States whose parents are non-citizens visiting the country, a senior administration official told the Washington Examiner on Monday.
‘Unconstitutional’: Virginia sheriff says he won’t enforce Democrats’ proposed gun laws
The sheriff of Grayson County, Virginia, said Monday that if gun control legislation proposed by Democrats passes, his department will not enforce those state laws.
Angered by EU Approach to Nuclear Deal, Iran Threatens to Withdraw From NPT
Iran warned Monday it will withdraw from the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if Germany, France, and Britain refer their dispute over the Iran nuclear deal to the U.N. Security Council.
France Sends Carrier Back to Mideast, Underlining Commitment to Ongoing Anti-ISIS Mission
French President Emmanuel Macron is sending the country’s aircraft carrier and Navy flagship back to the Middle East, to underline France’s commitment to the ongoing campaign to defeat ISIS and ensure it does not reemerge as a threat.
As VA Democrats Accused of Gun Grab, 125+ Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities Are Born
The capital city of Virginia is bracing for thousands of gun rights activists today as they protest the state Democrats’ plans to pass gun control legislation.
Critics see Putin’s constitutional changes as an attempt to extend his rule
Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted a draft bill for sweeping constitutional changes Monday, in what some see as an effort by the leader to extend his two-decades-long rule after leaving office in 2024.
Palestinian demagogue claims Jerusalem will be seat of world caliphate
A Palestinian preacher claimed at an event last week at the Al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem that three prophecies of Islam would soon be fulfilled, paving the way for a global Islamic kingdom with its seat in Jerusalem.
Open Doors CEO: China creating ‘system of persecution for the future’
Open Doors USA CEO David Curry issued a major warning about China following the release of the most recent World Watch List, saying that it was creating a technological apparatus that could become the “blueprint” for Christian persecution worldwide.
Burkina Faso becomes hotbed of Islamist attacks on Christianity
Islamic radicals have killed 250 mostly Christian people in Burkina Faso since last April, a new report by Human Rights Watch gathered.
U.S. housing starts at 13-year high, factory output gains
U.S. homebuilding surged to a 13-year high in December as activity increased across the board, suggesting the housing market recovery was back on track amid low mortgage rates, and could help support the longest economic expansion on record.
Riots in Lebanon’s Capital Leave More Than 150 Injured
Police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets in Lebanon’s capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters amid some of the worst rioting since demonstrations against the country’s ruling elite erupted three months ago. More than 150 people were injured.
Russia Supports Iran Joining Moscow-Beijing Security Bloc
Just days after the Iranian regime fired missiles at military bases in Iraq and accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, Russia’s foreign minister has reiterated that Moscow supports full membership for Tehran in a Eurasian security bloc sometimes viewed as an aspiring counterweight to NATO and the West.
First Pro-Life Marches of 2020 Have Record Turnout
The new year has kicked off with a record number of pro-lifers taking to the streets in a bid to achieve greater protections for the unborn.
Why Dr. Dobson Sees Trump’s School Prayer Initiative as Pivotal Moment: ‘Transform the Heart of This Nation’
Praise has been pouring in from evangelical leaders over President Trump’s move to protect the right to pray in America’s public schools.
Dozens wounded as Iraqi protesters up pressure on government
Iraqi security forces wounded dozens of protesters on Sunday as renewed anti-government demonstrations gripped the capital and Iraq’s south, activists and officials said.
Key Players Squabble Over Trump’s Impeachment Trial
Key players in the impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump and his defense argued sharply Sunday whether his efforts to get Ukraine to launch investigations to benefit him politically were impeachable offenses that warranted his removal from office.
Supreme Court to review two Trump-related cases
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will take up two legal battles affecting President Trump and his administration.
Hezbollah’s threat to Israel rises amid Lebanon chaos
Lebanon’s political crisis escalated this weekend, with hundreds of civilians wounded in running street battles against security forces. The chaos will increase the Lebanese Hezbollah’s temptation to lash out at Israel to unify the nation against a common enemy.
LGBTQ+ campaigners want Franklin Graham’s UK tour cancelled
LGBTQ+ activists in Sheffield are trying to have Franklin Graham’s upcoming UK tour canceled.