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Around the World
Thousands Protest Britain’s ‘Prayer Ban’ Near Abortion Clinics
At least 60,000 people viewing themselves as “pro-life” have signed a petition urging Britain’s leftist prime minister to halt a crackdown on those praying silently outside abortion clinics, Worthy News learned Tuesday.
Scientists Discover ‘Roadmap To Noah’s Ark’ (Worthy News Focus)
Scientists say they have discovered that the world’s oldest known map refers to the likely location of Noah’s Ark, as mentioned in the Bible.
US Continues Fight to Suppress Islamic State in Syria and Iraq
The US military announced Monday that American forces in the Middle East killed 163 Islamic State group militants and captured another 33 during more than 95 operations carried out in Iraq and Syria since the end of August, the Hill reports.
North Korea Fires Nuclear-Capable Missiles Ahead Of US Elections
With much of the Western world’s attention focused on Tuesday’s U.S. presidential election, North Korea fired multiple short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missiles toward its eastern sea, the South Korean military said.
US Says 11,000 North Korean Troops Ready For Battle Against Ukrainian Forces
As Americans focused on the U.S. presidential elections, outgoing President Joe Biden was trying to prevent the Russia-Ukraine from escalating into a broader conflict with reports that at least 11,000 North Korean troops moved toward Ukrainian positions.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister As Israel Prepares for Iranian Attack
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, citing a "gradually deepening crisis of trust." The move comes as Israel braces for a potential Iranian attack amid U.S. election results.
Israel Informs UN that 1967 Agreement Recognizing UNRWA is Canceled
Israel on Monday (November 4) officially notified the United Nations that the Jewish state is withdrawing from the 1967 agreement through which it recognized and worked with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the Times of Israel (TOI) reports. In informing the UN that it no longer recognizes UNRWA, Israel contends that, as only 13 percent of aid to Palestinians comes through this agency, there are other sources of assistance for them.
Israel Kills Hezbollah and Islamic Jihad Commanders
Israel's military confirmed Monday that it had "eliminated" critical leaders of the Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad group and Hezbollah in Lebanon after killing several other commanders over the weekend.

Inside the United States
Donald J. Trump, Elected 47th President, Thanks God for sparing His Life
Donald J. Trump, who survived two assassination attempts and major adversity, has been elected America’s 47th president in the biggest comeback for a former president in over a century.
Space Force to Test Launch ICBM Shortly After Election
Amid intense focus on the U.S. presidential election, the U.S. Space Force will launch an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base tonight.

Christian News
Native American Choctaw Nation Has Bible Translated Into Their Language, “We’re Closer Than Ever Before to God”
The Choctaw Native American tribe in Oklahoma is exploring its Christian heritage and experiencing revival through a translation of the Bible into its own language, CBN News reports. One of 39 Native American nations in Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation lives on 11,000 square miles in the southeastern part of the state and has been led by Chief Gary Batton since 2014.
Former Muslim Pastor Evangelizes Fulani Muslims
A former Islamic Fulani Nigerian, Pastor Eli Abdullah Tinau, is now evangelizing Fulani Muslims in Nigeria’s Plateau state, despite Fulani terrorists having set fire to his home during one of their relentless attacks on Christians in the region, Baptist News (BN) reports.

Worthy Insights
State abortion amendments get mixed results as millions voted on ballot measures across the country
Abortion amendments that were a major focus of Democratic campaigns this cycle saw mixed results Tuesday with one of the prime targets, Florida, narrowly rejecting a ballot measure that would have overturned the state’s six week abortion ban.
Fox News Decision Desk projects Bernie Moreno will flip Ohio Senate seat for GOP
The Fox News Decision Desk projected Republican businessman Bernie Moreno will win his race for Senate in Ohio against Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown.
Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails
A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State.
Report: Police raided Netanyahu’s office on Saturday night
Police raided Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office on Saturday night, Channel 12 reports, saying that the raid was unprecedented.
Openly transgender candidate Sarah McBride wins Delaware seat in congressional first
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person to be elected to Congress, according to reports.
Breaking: Unborn Babies Are the Biggest Election-Night Winners in Florida
Florida's abortion measure required a 60 percent supermajority to pass but stalled at 57.4 percent “Yes” with over 95 percent of votes counted, according to The Hill. If approved, it would have enshrined abortion rights up to fetal viability (around 24 weeks) in the state constitution, blocking laws that could “prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion” until that point.
Republican Jim Justice Wins Senate Seat in West Virginia, Taking Seat from Democrats
The results are in for West Virginia's U.S. Senate race between Republican Gov. Jim Justice and Democrat Glenn Elliot. Justice has been declared the winner which means Republicans could be on track to take control of the Senate.
Around the World
Britain Reeling From Massive Anti-Israel Protests and Attacks (Worthy News Focus)
Britain was reeling Monday from a weekend of massive anti-Israel protests tainted by violence and expressed support for terrorism, prompting British Jews to say they “feel no longer safe” in the nation they called home.
Spain’s King Pelted With Mud As Flooding Kills Over 200 People
Armed with mops, buckets, and brooms, thousands of volunteers have been trying to help rescuers deal with Spain’s deadliest flooding in decades that killed at least 217 people amid mounting anger over the government’s response.
Iran Executes Young Jew Despite International Calls For Lesser Penalty
Iran executed early Monday a 20-year-old Iranian Jewish man, despite international calls for a lesser penalty, Israeli sources say.
China Conducts Dual Aircraft Carrier Combat Drill in South China Sea
In what has been described as having a “force multiplier effect,” the Chinese navy for the first time deployed both of its active aircraft carriers to conduct dual-carrier combat drills in the South China Sea last week, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reports. The drills took place amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, the small independent island nation the Chinese government considers part of China.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Explore Security Agreement Without Ties to Israel Normalization
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are discussing a security agreement that excludes an Israel normalization deal, with hopes to finalize it before President Biden's term ends in January, Axios reported on Monday.
Israel Confirms Strike Targeting Hezbollah Intelligence Unit Near Damascus
In a rare statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that on Monday, it conducted airstrikes in Syria targeting Hezbollah’s intelligence division near Damascus.
Israel Strikes Near Damascus, Syrian State Media Claims
Explosions occurred near Damascus at a prominent Shiite sanctuary guarded by Iranian-backed groups, including Hezbollah, with Syrian state media attributing the strikes to Israel.

Inside the United States
Finish Line in Sight for Harris, Trump
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris closed their Election Day eve rally schedules more than 700 miles apart.
Abbott Challenges Harris on Violent Venezuelan Prison Gangs Released into U.S.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has challenged Vice President Kamala Harris to designate the violent Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO).
Trump Threatens Tariffs on Mexico If It Fails to Combat Illegal Immigration and Drug Trafficking
Former President Donald Trump kicked off his final day of rallies in Raleigh, North Carolina, pledging tariffs on Mexico if it fails to crackdown on illegal immigration and drug trafficking.
Harris Campaign Warns Election Results May Take Days
Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign cautioned that the 2024 election results could take days to finalize, with final outcomes in some swing states possibly delayed until Saturday.

Christian News
Spain: Evangelicals Call for Prayer Following Valencia Flooding Disaster, “We Must Unite and Pray for Our Community”
Evangelical Christians in Valencia on the eastern coast of Spain have called for prayer support in the aftermath of last week’s catastrophic flooding that caused the deaths of at least 205 people, Christian Daily International (CDI) reports.
Millions Pray for Persecuted Christians, Including Suffering Women (Worthy News Focus)
Amid rising global tensions, millions of Christians are believed to have been participating in Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) to pray for Christians "who are persecuted for their faith in Christ."
Wife Of Killed US Missionary Detained In Angola; Church “Heart Broken”
The lead pastor of a church in the U.S. state of Minnesota says he is “heartbroken” after its missionary was killed and his wife detained in connection with the murder.

Worthy Insights
Leak case timeline shows foreign reports dovetailed with PM’s claims against hostage deal
On Sunday, a judge revealed that Eli Feldstein, a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was arrested last week on suspicion of removing sensitive info from an Israel Defense Forces database and leaking it to a news outlet.
‘God of chaos’ asteroid may be transformed by tremors and landslides during 2029 flyby of Earth, study finds
Landslides and tremors may transform the asteroid Apophis during its 2029 brush with Earth, according to a new study.
Around the World
Moldova’s Pro-Western President Wins Election Despite ‘Russian Meddling’ (Worthy News In-Depth)
Moldova's pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu claimed victory at Sunday's closely-fought presidential election, narrowly defeating her pro-Russia-rival Alexandr Stoianoglo at a time when Russian forces still control a separatist region of the Eastern European nation.
Iran Mulls Nuclear Weapons, Better Missiles
Iran’s strategic advisor warned Israel on Friday that the Islamic Republic is mulling producing nuclear weapons and may increase the range of its ballistic missiles after the Jewish nation recently struck its air defense systems.
Spanish Troops Mobilized After The Deadliest Floods (Worthy News Radio)
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ordered the country’s largest-ever peacetime military deployment to help deal with massive flooding. Another 5,000 troops have been drafted to deal with the aftermath of a tragedy that officials say killed at least 211 people in eastern, southern, and central regions.
Botswana’s Longtime Ruling Party Loses Vote In Political Earthquake
In a political earthquake resonating throughout the region, voters in Botswana rejected the country’s governing party after 58 years in power.
Hundreds Die In Spain’s Deadliest Flooding; Bishop Urges Christians To Maintain Faith (Worthy News Radio)
The Catholic archbishop of Spain’s flood-stricken Valencia region appealed to Christians on Friday to "maintain faith and hope" as authorities said the death toll from the nation's worst flooding in recent memory rose to 205.
Canada Rocked By Euthanasia Scandal; Man Killed For COVID-19 ‘Vaccination Syndrome’ (Worthy News Investigation)
A Canadian man with a history of mental illness has become the latest person to die by assisted euthanasia in Canada as his death providers said he suffered from COVID-19 "vaccination syndrome," Worthy News learned Thursday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Threatens ‘Strong and Complex’ Attack on Israel
In defiance of U.S. warnings against striking Israel, Iran is threatening a complex response involving more powerful warheads and additional weaponry, according to Iranian and Arab officials familiar with the plans, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported.
Pentagon Deploys B-52 Bombers to Middle East Amid Tensions Between Israel and Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the arrival of B-52 bombers to the region as Israel prepares for a possible Iranian attack.

Inside the United States
Contrasting Competitors Give Their Sunday Best For Voters
Contrasting as much as party colors and platforms, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spent Sunday barnstorming for votes and support among those still yet to cast a ballot for America’s president.
Texas Sees 51% Drop in Border Apprehensions After Operation Lone Star Expands
Border Patrol apprehensions of illegal border crossers in Texas dropped 51% in one year, according to federal data. The stark decline comes after Gov. Greg Abbott expanded Operation Lone Star border security efforts in the state.
FBI Planted ‘Honey Pot’ Spies to Infiltrate Trump’s 2016 Campaign, Whistleblower Claims
According to a whistleblower report submitted to the House Judiciary Committee, the FBI under the Obama Administration launched a "honeypot" operation targeting Donald Trump shortly after he announced his presidential campaign in June 2015, which predated the Crossfire Hurricane Investigation, according to the Washington Times.

Christian News
China Released US Pastor After 18 Years In Prisoners Swap, Sources Reveal
An American pastor who spent 18 years in a Chinese prison on what Washington called “bogus charges of contract fraud” was released last month in exchange for a Chinese citizen in U.S. custody, several sources said Thursday.
Over 10,000 Students Gather at Texas University for Gospel Event
More than 10,000 college students gathered for a Gospel event at the Texas A&M public university on Tuesday (October 29), sparking hope of revival for Generation Z and continuing a recent trend of large evangelistic gatherings at American college campuses.
Azerbaijan Systematically, “Maliciously” Destroying Armenian Christian Heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh, Report
A new report by the European Centre for Law and Justice (ECLJ) calls on the international community to hold Azerbaijan accountable for what it describes as the systematic "malicious destruction" of Armenia's Christian heritage in Nagorno-Karabakh.