‘Nigeria’s Islamic Boko Haram Leader Dead’; Concerns About Christians
The leader of the Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, whose group killed or kidnapped thousands of Christians, has committed suicide, rival Islamist militants say.
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New Crisis? EU Claims Millions Die Of Pollution
As the European Union slowly emerges from coronavirus lockdowns, thousands of delegates gathered to tackle another perceived crisis: pollution. The EU Green Week 2021 included a virtual conference amid concerns that millions of people “prematurely die” because of pollution.
Islamists Call For Killing Christians In Mauritania
Islamic militants have created an online hit list that encourages Muslims to assassinate Christian leaders in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Worthy News established Friday.
State Department Shuns Term ‘Abraham Accords’
The Biden State Department discourages employees from referring to the historic peace agreements signed by Israel and its Arab neighbors by its official name, the Abraham Accords, according to one source with direct knowledge of the Biden administration’s internal decision-making process and emails reviewed by the Washington Free Beacon. The name has also been erased from a wide array of official State Department communications as the new administration presses officials to refer to the Trump-era deals as “normalization agreements.”
US Jobless Claims Drop to 385,000, Another Pandemic Low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week for a fifth straight week to a new pandemic low, the latest evidence that the U.S. job market is regaining its health as the economy further reopens.
EU plans digital ID wallet for bloc’s post-pandemic life
The European Union unveiled plans Thursday for a digital ID wallet that residents could use to access services across the 27-nation bloc, part of a post-pandemic recovery strategy that involves accelerating the shift to an online world.
Egypt angered by Ethiopian plan to build 100 new dams
Amid an ongoing dispute over Ethiopia’s currently unfinished dam on the Nile river’s main tributary, Egypt’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Hafez has angrily criticized Ethiopian Prime Minister Abi Ahmed’s recent announcement that he plans to build “100 new small and medium-sized dams” in the next year, Voice of America reports.
Islamic terrorists murder 55 people in eastern Congo, UN says
The United Nations announced Monday that at least 55 people were murdered overnight in eastern Congo, when the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) Islamist terror group attacked two villages close to the border with Uganda, Reuters reports.
EU is finally ready to tap markets in a $900 billion stimulus push
The European Union is finally ready to raise much-needed funds from public markets and boost the economies of its 27 members after the severe shock from the coronavirus crisis.
Employers can require COVID-19 vaccine for workers returning to office, government says
U.S. employers could require all workers physically entering a workplace to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the federal government said Friday.
Supreme Court To Decide Landmark Case
When child custody cases come before family courts, judges endeavor to base their rulings on the best interests of the child. Overall, the court is less interested in which parent might have the most right to the children than in how best to help the children thrive. The Supreme Court might now be walking a very similar line. It is on the verge of deciding a landmark case that could have a profound impact on the more than 400,000 vulnerable children who find themselves in the U.S. foster care system. Its ruling could also have major implications for LGBTQ rights, religious liberty and nondiscrimination laws across America.
More than 100 employees sue Houston hospital over vaccine mandate
A total of 117 employees filed a joint lawsuit against Houston Methodist Hospital, alleging top brass in the medical facility planned on firing unvaccinated staff by the first week of June if they refused a shot.
Belarus President Condemns Sanctions, Defends Detention Journalist On Plane
Belarus’ authoritarian president has condemned Western nations for imposing sanctions after he ordered a Ryanair flight to land in his country where an opposition journalist was detained.
Eight Killed In Mass Shooting Hitting California
A transit worker opened fire and killed eight people before taking his own life at a train yard in California, prompting the U.S. state’s governor to ask: “What the hell is wrong with us?”
US to move sole aircraft carrier in Asia-Pacific to the Middle East
In a rare move intended to facilitate the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan, the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier is expected to be redeployed from the Asia-Pacific region to the Middle East, Voice of America reports.
‘US Seeks To Resume Nuclear Talks With North Korea’
The United States has “signaled a desire” to resume stalled nuclear negotiations with North Korea, the South Korean president reportedly said Wednesday.
Russia deploys 3 nuclear-capable bombers to Syria
The Russian military said Tuesday it has deployed three nuclear-capable long-range bombers to its base in Syria, a move that could strengthen Moscow’s military foothold in the Mediterranean.
EU Bans Belarus Airlines Over Detention Journalist
The European Union on Tuesday banned Belarusian airlines from European skies after a flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday and a dissident journalist arrested.
Coalition of 700 survivors of sexual exploitation and victims’ advocates ask Congress for criminal investigation into pornography companies
More than 700 survivors of sexual exploitation and advocates for victims of sexual harassment have submitted a letter to Congress calling for a criminal investigation into major pornography companies Pornhub and MindGeek, Christian Headlines reports.
Russia Raises Concerns Over U.S. Implementation of Arms Control Treaty
Russia’s foreign ministry on Monday raised concerns over Washington’s implementation of the New START nuclear arms control treaty and said the number of U.S. launchers and bombers exceeded the agreed limit.