Prophecy News Watch - November 29, 2017
Around the World
UN Security Council to meet on North Korea missile launch
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Wednesday (Nov 29) to discuss North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the US mission to the United Nations said.
NKorea launches ICBM in possibly its longest-range test yet
After 2 ½ months of relative peace, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early Wednesday, a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile that could put Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard within range.
Indonesia shuts Bali's airport for third day due to volcanic ash
Indonesia shut its airport on Bali for a third consecutive day on Wednesday due to a volcanic ash cloud, as the rumbling Mount Agung volcano continued to paralyze flights on the holiday island and cause a mass evacuation around the mountain.
U.K. close to an agreement on Brexit divorce bill with EU: sources
Britain has offered to pay much of what the European Union was demanding to settle a Brexit 'divorce bill,' bringing the two sides close to agreement on a key obstacle to opening talks on a future free trade pact, EU sources said on Tuesday.
Russian fighter makes ‘unsafe’ interception of U.S. Navy plane over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet flew within 50 feet of an American reconnaissance plane in an 'unsafe' maneuver that caused 'violent turbulence' for the U.S. aircraft, the military said late Monday.
More North Korean tests likely to come after launch of most sophisticated missile so far
North Korea fired what may be its most sophisticated ballistic missile ever Tuesday, flouting President Trump’s threats and international efforts to halt the rogue nation’s nuclear weapons program and kicking off what national security analysts say is likely the first in a surge of new tests from the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the coming months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pence, commemorating Israel’s birth, says Trump ‘actively’ seeks to move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that President Trump is 'actively considering' moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to the divided city of Jerusalem.
Kerry: Israel, Egypt, Saudis pushed US to bomb Iran before nuke deal
Former Secretary of State John Kerry said both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to 'bomb Iran' before the 2015 nuclear deal was struck.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans aiming to advance tax bill Wednesday
Senate Republicans on Wednesday plan to advance a $1.4 trillion tax cut bill by voting to begin debate on the measure that looks likely to pass in the coming days.
Democrats skip Trump meeting, raising risk of government shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress skipped a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that was to have focused on the budget, raising the risk of a government shutdown next month with both sides far apart on the terms of an agreement.
National Gun-Carry Reciprocity Bill Moves to Mark Up in the House
The national gun-carry reciprocity bill will enter the next phase of the lawmaking process on Wednesday when it enters markup in the House.
Hawaii to begin testing nuclear attack warning system Friday
Hawaiian officials implemented an alarm system to warn residents of a nuclear attack, the Hawaii Emergency Management System said Tuesday.
Christian News
UK Politician: Christians Seen as 'Dangerous and Offensive'
Tim Farron resigned his post at the helm of the left wing party in July, saying, 'To be a political leader and to live as a committed Christian, to hold faithfully to the Bible's teaching, has felt impossible to me.'
Australia Senate Squashes Attempts to Protect Religious Freedom During Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Australia's left-leaning Labor Party defeated an attempt by senate conservatives to protect religious freedoms in the country's new same-sex marriage bill.
British Missionary Was Shot Dead in Nigeria After Singing 'Amazing Grace'
A Christian missionary was shot dead in Nigeria after playing 'Amazing Grace' on his guitar, two of the British survivors who were rescued earlier in November revealed.
UN Security Council to meet on North Korea missile launch
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Wednesday (Nov 29) to discuss North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the US mission to the United Nations said.
NKorea launches ICBM in possibly its longest-range test yet
After 2 ½ months of relative peace, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early Wednesday, a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile that could put Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard within range.
Indonesia shuts Bali's airport for third day due to volcanic ash
Indonesia shut its airport on Bali for a third consecutive day on Wednesday due to a volcanic ash cloud, as the rumbling Mount Agung volcano continued to paralyze flights on the holiday island and cause a mass evacuation around the mountain.
U.K. close to an agreement on Brexit divorce bill with EU: sources
Britain has offered to pay much of what the European Union was demanding to settle a Brexit 'divorce bill,' bringing the two sides close to agreement on a key obstacle to opening talks on a future free trade pact, EU sources said on Tuesday.
Russian fighter makes ‘unsafe’ interception of U.S. Navy plane over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet flew within 50 feet of an American reconnaissance plane in an 'unsafe' maneuver that caused 'violent turbulence' for the U.S. aircraft, the military said late Monday.
More North Korean tests likely to come after launch of most sophisticated missile so far
North Korea fired what may be its most sophisticated ballistic missile ever Tuesday, flouting President Trump’s threats and international efforts to halt the rogue nation’s nuclear weapons program and kicking off what national security analysts say is likely the first in a surge of new tests from the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the coming months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pence, commemorating Israel’s birth, says Trump ‘actively’ seeks to move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that President Trump is 'actively considering' moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to the divided city of Jerusalem.
Kerry: Israel, Egypt, Saudis pushed US to bomb Iran before nuke deal
Former Secretary of State John Kerry said both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to 'bomb Iran' before the 2015 nuclear deal was struck.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans aiming to advance tax bill Wednesday
Senate Republicans on Wednesday plan to advance a $1.4 trillion tax cut bill by voting to begin debate on the measure that looks likely to pass in the coming days.
Democrats skip Trump meeting, raising risk of government shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress skipped a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that was to have focused on the budget, raising the risk of a government shutdown next month with both sides far apart on the terms of an agreement.
National Gun-Carry Reciprocity Bill Moves to Mark Up in the House
The national gun-carry reciprocity bill will enter the next phase of the lawmaking process on Wednesday when it enters markup in the House.
Hawaii to begin testing nuclear attack warning system Friday
Hawaiian officials implemented an alarm system to warn residents of a nuclear attack, the Hawaii Emergency Management System said Tuesday.
Christian News
UK Politician: Christians Seen as 'Dangerous and Offensive'
Tim Farron resigned his post at the helm of the left wing party in July, saying, 'To be a political leader and to live as a committed Christian, to hold faithfully to the Bible's teaching, has felt impossible to me.'
Australia Senate Squashes Attempts to Protect Religious Freedom During Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Australia's left-leaning Labor Party defeated an attempt by senate conservatives to protect religious freedoms in the country's new same-sex marriage bill.
British Missionary Was Shot Dead in Nigeria After Singing 'Amazing Grace'
A Christian missionary was shot dead in Nigeria after playing 'Amazing Grace' on his guitar, two of the British survivors who were rescued earlier in November revealed.