DRC Sentences Dozens To Death Over Coup
Dozens of people, including Americans, faced a tense Sunday after a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) handed down death sentences to them over an alleged coup attempt.
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Several Killed As Flooding Hits Europe
Hungary braced on Sunday for the Danube River, Europe’s main waterway, to reach record levels as massive rainfall caused deadly flooding across Central and Eastern Europe, damaging homes and leaving many without power.
Pakistan Detains Police Officer For Killing Blasphemy Suspect
Pakistani authorities detained a police officer who allegedly shot dead a man for “blasphemy against Islam” following the recent killing of a Christian on similar charges, Worthy News established Saturday.
US Wants Permanent African Seats In Security Council
Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration demands two permanent seats for African nations in the United Nations Security Council and an elected seat for a small-island developing nation.
UN Chief Condemns Israel For Attacking School; Military Says It Targeted Hamas (Worthy News Focus)
The U.N. secretary-general has condemned Israel for attacking a school in central Gaza that killed “at least 18 people,” including staff of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).
Russia Warns Of War With West
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned the West and members of the NATO military alliance that they will be “at war with Russia” if Ukraine is given the green light to use long-range missiles on targets inside his country.
Israel Special Forces Raid Iranian Weapons Facility in Syria
Reports are emerging of an apparent Israeli Special Forces operation targeting an Iranian missile production facility in Syria that was involved in manufacturing weapons for Hezbollah according to various media sources.
Switzerland To Rollout Digital ID By 2026
Switzerland will likely implement a digital identity document (ID) by 2026 after both chambers of parliament approved the necessary steps despite voters rejecting a previous law enabling the scheme.
Texas Hotel Shut Down for Harboring Tren De Aragua, Violent Illegal Border Crossers
A hotel in El Paso, Texas, has been shut down for harboring violent illegal border crossers, including Venezuelan Tren De Aragua prison gang members.
City of Aurora Officials Dispel Claims City Taken Over by Venezuelan Gangs
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman and City Council Member Danielle Jurinsky released a statement saying that their city has not been taken over by a Venezuelan gang and were critical of unnamed media and social media sites inaccurate claims.
U.S. Borrowing Tops $1.9 Trillion So Far This Year
The federal government borrowed $1.9 trillion in the first eleven months of fiscal year 2024, including $380 billion in August, a startling amount as federal watchdogs sound the alarm on spending.
UK National Week of Prayer: October 12-20, 2024
Christians across the United Kingdom will participate in the National Week Of Prayer (NWOP) event for the country and other nations from 12 to 20 October 2024, Christian Today (CT) reports. NWOP is a partnership of diverse Christian denominations and ministries that are united in their commitment to “pray for the nations and let faith rise.”
Bangladesh: Christians and Hindus Persecuted by Islamist Parties
Religious rights advocates have warned that Christians and Hindus in Bangladesh are experiencing intensified persecution as the country’s interim government has allowed the previously banned Jamaat-e-Islami Islamic party to have free reign in the country, Christian Solidarity International (CSI) reports.
US Orders One of Two Aircraft Carriers to Return Home From Middle East
The United States Defense Department has ordered the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier to return home after it spent several weeks in the Middle East in case Israel needed to be defended from threatened attacks by Iran and its proxies, and to protect US troops, the Associated Press reports. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier will remain in the area.
Arizona Street Evangelist Returns to Preaching After Being Shot in the Head, “Because of His Love, I’m Still Here”
A street evangelist who was shot in the head while sharing the Gospel in Glendale, Arizona last year has credited the love and grace of God for a remarkable recovery that defied his doctors’ expectations and allowed him to return to preaching, ABC15 reports.
Since 2021, U.S. Has Seen Greatest Number of Canadian Illegal Border Crossers in History
The greatest number of Canadians who’ve illegally entered the U.S. or attempted to illegally enter in recorded U.S. history has been reported under the Biden-Harris administration and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s administration.
US Sanctions Iran For Supplying Russia With Missiles; Moscow Under Attack
Russia has come under a wave of suspected Ukrainian drones, including its capital, Moscow, killing one woman, injuring six other people, and forcing the temporary closure of three of the capital’s airports, officials said.
Ohio Plans More Help for Springfield’s Refugee Issue
State taxpayer dollars are heading to an Ohio city to combat a growing refugee population gaining national attention and straining public safety and health care services.
Syria: Deadly Air Strikes Target Center That Reportedly Develops Unconventional Weapons
Israel is understood to have been behind Sunday night’s air strikes on a target in Syria which experts believe is used to develop unconventional weapons and missiles, the New York Times reports. At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured according to Syria’s state media.
Harris Trump Accuse Each Other Of Being ‘Weak and Lying’ In 1st Debate
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump accused each other of being “weak” and “lying” in their first debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential election as both seek to win the race to the White House.