Iran, Russia, China To Run War Drills in Latin America
Iran, Russia, and China are gearing up to run a series of major war drills in Latin America in a show of force meant to signal how these militaries can reach the United States.
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Attacks against police skyrocketing across the country; 178 officers shot so far this year
Attacks against police officers have skyrocketed, according to new figures.
Inflation hits record 8.6% for 19 countries using the euro
Inflation in countries using the euro set another eye-watering record, pushed higher by a huge increase in energy costs fueled partly by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
US Supreme Court Backs Biden On Migration
The U.S. Supreme Court says President Joe Biden’s administration can overturn a Trump-era policy that requires asylum seekers to stay in Mexico while their cases are reviewed in U.S. courts.
U.S. to boost military presence in Europe for Russia threat
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that the U.S. will significantly increase its military presence in Europe for the long haul, including by establishing its first permanent presence in Poland, to bolster regional security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Finland: Christian lawmaker faces continued prosecution for “hate speech” statements on homosexuality
An evangelical lawmaker in Finland who was acquitted by a lower court on “hate speech” charges for sharing her views on homosexuality now faces an appeals court hearing after the state prosecutor insisted on continuing the case, the Washington Times reports.
U.S. strike kills terror leader in Syria
A U.S. drone strike killed a senior leader of an al Qaeda-aligned terrorist organization in Syria, officials with U.S. Central Command said.
Blue Exodus: More Than a Million Democrats Switch to Republican Party
More than a million voters across 43 states have left the Democratic Party and registered as Republicans in the last year, according to an analysis of voting data by the Associated Press.
U.K. Conservatives lose 2 elections in blow to Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a double blow as voters rejected his Conservative Party in two special elections dominated by questions about his leadership and ethics.
Iran nuclear talks with US to resume soon, Tehran and EU say
Iran’s indirect talks with the United States on reviving the 2015 nuclear pact will resume soon, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian told a joint news conference with the EU’s foreign policy chief in Tehran.
‘Ukraine Troops To Withdraw From Strategic City’
Ukraine’s outgunned troops began withdrawing Friday from Severodonetsk, the embattled eastern city that is a focus of Russia’s war effort, a local leader said. Moscow shelled the city heavily and continuously for four months, regional governor Serhiy Haidai confirmed Friday.
President Biden Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Ending Abortion Rights (Video)
U.S. President Joe Biden condemned the U.S. Supreme Court for overturning Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion nationwide, saying it took back America 150 years.
Christian massacres in Nigeria a top topic at global religious freedom summit
Protecting religious liberty around the world has become more challenging in the last year, advocates said this week ahead of Tuesday’s convening of the second International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington.
U.S. Supreme Court Against New York Gun Rule
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun to get a license to have one in public. The justices said the requirement violates the Second Amendment right to “keep and bear arms.”
Six major cities on pace to pass historic 2021 violent crime totals halfway through 2022
Violent crimes are on the rise in six of America’s major cities and set to outpace the already historic levels of 2021 violent crime.
Texas GOP rejects 2020 election and contends Biden was ‘not legitimately elected’
The Texas Republican Party adopted a new platform this weekend that rejects the results of the 2020 election and declares that President Joe Biden’s victory was not legitimate.
Tens of Thousands Flee San Francisco As Liberal Leaders Struggle With Crime and Homelessness
More than 50,000 residents left San Francisco last year, the highest population decrease of any major U.S. city.
Pro-Abortion Group Plans Terror Attacks In US
The American pro-abortion group Jane’s Revenge effectively says it is planning domestic terrorism when the U.S. Supreme Court likely overturns Roe v. Wade which legalized abortion.
Marine Le Pen’s far-right party gains newfound power in French election
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s party managed to shore up enough seats to form an official parliamentary group for the first time since 1986 in Sunday’s runoff parliamentary elections.
Trump Calls Capitol Inquiry ‘Kangaroo Court’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the congressional inquiry into last year’s attack on the Capitol, saying it resembled a “Kangaroo Court” and “a mockery of justice.”