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Around the World
WHO investigator admits it took China’s word on Wuhan lab leak
One member of the World Health Organization investigative team said the WHO took the word of Chinese lab workers about the possibility of COVID-19 originating through a Wuhan lab escape, as a new WHO-China joint report concluded it was unlikely and didn’t need further study.
Hundreds Detained In Belarus Crackdown On Dissent
Security forces in Belarus have launched a new crackdown on people protesting against the country's long-time president Alexander Lukashenko who has refused to step down after a disputed election. Police in Belarus's capital detained more than 100 people who assembled for a protest march Saturday after detaining hundreds since Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Right-wing vetoes on Arabs set to give Netanyahu first mandate
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances of receiving the first mandate to form a coalition from President Reuven Rivlin received a boost on Monday, when New Hope leader Gideon Sa’ar and Yamina head Naftali Bennett ruled out a government backed by Arab parties.
‘Israel has the ability to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear program’
The past year was very good security-wise. The low number of attacks and victims gave Israelis a relatively high feeling of security, and the intensive focus on coronavirus (and elections) pushed aside other issues that in normal times would have made headlines.
Inside the United States
‘Heavily armed’ antifa rioters descend on Oregon Capitol targeting vehicles with projectiles and lasers
“Heavily armed” protesters wearing riot gear and waving antifa flags descended on Oregon’s Capitol Sunday, resulting in at least three arrests.
Biden administration aims to have vaccine accessible to 90% of adults by mid-April
President Joe Biden announced a goal to have the coronavirus vaccine available to 90% of U.S. adults by April 19, marking a new milestone in the process of putting an end to the pandemic.
Supreme Court to hear Kentucky abortion case as Republican attorney general looks to intervene
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in a lawsuit surrounding whether or not Kentucky’s attorney general can defend a law against dismemberment abortions that the state's Democrat Gov. refused to defend.
Christian News
American Church Membership Hits Record Lows
The number of Americans who are members of a house of worship dropped below 50% for the first time since the question was polled in 1937.
China May Give ‘Tortured Rights Lawyer’ Life Sentence
China’s Communist authorities may sentence detained human rights lawyer Chang Weiping to life imprisonment, Christian rights activists warned Monday.
Muslim soldiers killing Christian fellow troops
Soldiers in predominantly Muslim armies have been killing their Christian fellow troops alleging they are “infidels”, Israel365 News reports. There have been reports of such murders occurring in Nigeria and Egypt, among other countries.
Christian suffer persecution through harsh laws in North African countries
Religious minorities in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco suffer persecution through the application of “harsh and disproportionate” laws, International Christian Concern reports.
Nigeria: Gunmen abduct eight Evangelists; “please pray”
Terrorists are demanding a ransom of N50million ($122,000) for the release of eight Christian evangelists they abducted in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Friday, International Christian Concern reports.
Abraham Accords may benefit Christians in Middle East
The 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the Muslim countries of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, may benefit not only Jewish communities in traditionally hostile Middle Eastern nations, but also other faith minorities in the region, including Christians, International Christian Concern reports.
Worthy Watch
Trust the Science? Texas Drops Mask Mandate Causing Covid Cases to Crash!
‘Dangerous’ and ‘evil’: Christian leaders react to rapper Lil Nas X’s ‘Satan Shoes’
WHO investigator admits it took China’s word on Wuhan lab leak
One member of the World Health Organization investigative team said the WHO took the word of Chinese lab workers about the possibility of COVID-19 originating through a Wuhan lab escape, as a new WHO-China joint report concluded it was unlikely and didn’t need further study.
Hundreds Detained In Belarus Crackdown On Dissent
Security forces in Belarus have launched a new crackdown on people protesting against the country's long-time president Alexander Lukashenko who has refused to step down after a disputed election. Police in Belarus's capital detained more than 100 people who assembled for a protest march Saturday after detaining hundreds since Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Right-wing vetoes on Arabs set to give Netanyahu first mandate
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chances of receiving the first mandate to form a coalition from President Reuven Rivlin received a boost on Monday, when New Hope leader Gideon Sa’ar and Yamina head Naftali Bennett ruled out a government backed by Arab parties.
‘Israel has the ability to completely destroy Iran’s nuclear program’
The past year was very good security-wise. The low number of attacks and victims gave Israelis a relatively high feeling of security, and the intensive focus on coronavirus (and elections) pushed aside other issues that in normal times would have made headlines.
Inside the United States
‘Heavily armed’ antifa rioters descend on Oregon Capitol targeting vehicles with projectiles and lasers
“Heavily armed” protesters wearing riot gear and waving antifa flags descended on Oregon’s Capitol Sunday, resulting in at least three arrests.
Biden administration aims to have vaccine accessible to 90% of adults by mid-April
President Joe Biden announced a goal to have the coronavirus vaccine available to 90% of U.S. adults by April 19, marking a new milestone in the process of putting an end to the pandemic.
Supreme Court to hear Kentucky abortion case as Republican attorney general looks to intervene
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal in a lawsuit surrounding whether or not Kentucky’s attorney general can defend a law against dismemberment abortions that the state's Democrat Gov. refused to defend.
Christian News
American Church Membership Hits Record Lows
The number of Americans who are members of a house of worship dropped below 50% for the first time since the question was polled in 1937.
China May Give ‘Tortured Rights Lawyer’ Life Sentence
China’s Communist authorities may sentence detained human rights lawyer Chang Weiping to life imprisonment, Christian rights activists warned Monday.
Muslim soldiers killing Christian fellow troops
Soldiers in predominantly Muslim armies have been killing their Christian fellow troops alleging they are “infidels”, Israel365 News reports. There have been reports of such murders occurring in Nigeria and Egypt, among other countries.
Christian suffer persecution through harsh laws in North African countries
Religious minorities in Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco suffer persecution through the application of “harsh and disproportionate” laws, International Christian Concern reports.
Nigeria: Gunmen abduct eight Evangelists; “please pray”
Terrorists are demanding a ransom of N50million ($122,000) for the release of eight Christian evangelists they abducted in Nigeria’s Kaduna state on Friday, International Christian Concern reports.
Abraham Accords may benefit Christians in Middle East
The 2020 Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and the Muslim countries of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, may benefit not only Jewish communities in traditionally hostile Middle Eastern nations, but also other faith minorities in the region, including Christians, International Christian Concern reports.
Worthy Watch
Trust the Science? Texas Drops Mask Mandate Causing Covid Cases to Crash!
‘Dangerous’ and ‘evil’: Christian leaders react to rapper Lil Nas X’s ‘Satan Shoes’
Around the World
Ship Blocking Suez Canal Almost Freed
A huge container ship that blocked the crucial Suez Canal for nearly a week was almost completely freed early Monday, officials confirmed.
90 Killed In Myanmar’s Bloodiest Day
More than 90 people, including children, were killed on Myanmar’s bloodiest day since last month’s military coup, despite appeals from local church leaders for peace.
Iran, China sign huge 25-year strategic deal; could reduce US regional influence
Iran and China on Saturday signed a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement addressing economic issues amid crippling US sanctions on Tehran, according to Iranian state media.
Iran-backed Houthis launch new attacks on Saudi Arabia while “exchanging ideas” with U.S.
Saudi Arabia said on Friday that its air defense systems had intercepted a ballistic missile over the southern city of Najran. It was the latest in a series of escalating attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have consistently targeted Saudi infrastructure in retaliation for the Saudi-led war against their insurgency in neighboring Yemen.
EU, Britain Battle Over Vaccine Supplies
European Union leaders agreed to toughen export controls of coronavirus vaccines amid a row with Britain over deliveries. At an online summit attended by U.S. President Joe Biden, they also stressed the importance of a reliable global supply chain of COVID-19 jabs.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Lapid, Likud meet kingmaker Abbas in effort to draft coalition
Ra'am (United Arab List) head Mansour Abbas, who holds the key to the formation of the next government, met on Saturday with Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and Likud MK Ayoub Kara, as both sides attempted to woo him in order to build a coalition.
Inside the United States
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban Biological Males from Women’s Sports
Legislators in North Carolina have introduced a bill to ensure “women are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams.”
New Arkansas Law Protects Religious Rights of Doctors
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a bill Friday protecting the right of medical practitioners to refuse to perform medical activities that would violate their religious or moral objections.
Homeschooling numbers soar amid continued school closings, signaling post-pandemic resilience
Parents in the U.S. are continuing to show elevated interest in homeschooling, signaling a potential surge as the future of institutional in-person schooling throughout the country remains unclear in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Antifa ‘armed’ rioters descend on Oregon State Capitol
The Salem Police Department has issued an advisory Sunday evening urging residents to stay away from Oregon's State Capitol building.
‘Vaccine passports’ are on the way, but developing them won’t be easy
The Biden administration and private companies are working to develop a standard way of handling credentials — often referred to as “vaccine passports” — that would allow Americans to prove they have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus as businesses try to reopen.
At least four people dead, 130 rescued after Nashville floods
At least four people died and 130 others have been rescued after 7 inches of rain flooded Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, authorities said.
White House says Biden is prepared to issue executive orders on guns
In the wake of two mass shootings in the U.S. in a single week, the White House said Friday that President Biden is prepared to issue executive orders to enact gun reform, circumventing the need for a divided Congress to pass legislation.
At least 5 dead as multiple tornadoes pummel Alabama; 7 Southern states in path of severe weather
At least five people died on Thursday as multiple tornadoes touched down in Alabama, the second line of severe storms to slam the state in two weeks.
Ohio professor who rejected transgender pronouns can sue university: U.S. appeals court
A federal appeals court on Friday revived a philosophy professor's lawsuit against a public university in southern Ohio that reprimanded him for refusing to address a transgender student by her preferred pronouns.
U.S. Congress approves extension of small business Paycheck Protection Program
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to extend the COVID-19 pandemic Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until the end of May, giving small businesses more time to apply and the government more time to process requests.
Arkansas gov. signs bill banning trans-identified males from competing in girls’ sports
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill into law that bans biological males from competing in sports designated for women or girls.
US President Biden Threatens To Change Senate Rules
U.S. President Joe Biden used his first news conference to threaten fundamental changes to Senate rules to battle Republican opponents and defend his controversial migration and China policies.
Christian News
Dutch Churchgoers Attack Journalists
Dutch legislators on Sunday condemned Christian worshipers who attacked journalists reporting on churches' reopening in two towns despite coronavirus restrictions.
Christian Refugees Among Those Suffering As Bangladesh Camp Fire Kills 15
Persecuted Christian families "lost everything" when a fire raged through a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar city in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people, Christian aid workers said Sunday.
Indonesia Suicide Church Bombing Injures 14 Worshipers
Indonesian President Joko Widodo pledged to break up a terror network Sunday after two suspected suicide bombers attacked a Catholic Church in the city of Makassar, injuring 14 worshipers.
Worthy Watch
Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s immigration and gun violence policies: Poll
New Photos Show Biden’s Cheat Sheet For First Press Conference
Judicial Watch: Fauci’s NIH accepted China’s terms on COVID disclosure
Ship Blocking Suez Canal Almost Freed
A huge container ship that blocked the crucial Suez Canal for nearly a week was almost completely freed early Monday, officials confirmed.
90 Killed In Myanmar’s Bloodiest Day
More than 90 people, including children, were killed on Myanmar’s bloodiest day since last month’s military coup, despite appeals from local church leaders for peace.
Iran, China sign huge 25-year strategic deal; could reduce US regional influence
Iran and China on Saturday signed a 25-year strategic cooperation agreement addressing economic issues amid crippling US sanctions on Tehran, according to Iranian state media.
Iran-backed Houthis launch new attacks on Saudi Arabia while “exchanging ideas” with U.S.
Saudi Arabia said on Friday that its air defense systems had intercepted a ballistic missile over the southern city of Najran. It was the latest in a series of escalating attacks by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, who have consistently targeted Saudi infrastructure in retaliation for the Saudi-led war against their insurgency in neighboring Yemen.
EU, Britain Battle Over Vaccine Supplies
European Union leaders agreed to toughen export controls of coronavirus vaccines amid a row with Britain over deliveries. At an online summit attended by U.S. President Joe Biden, they also stressed the importance of a reliable global supply chain of COVID-19 jabs.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Lapid, Likud meet kingmaker Abbas in effort to draft coalition
Ra'am (United Arab List) head Mansour Abbas, who holds the key to the formation of the next government, met on Saturday with Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and Likud MK Ayoub Kara, as both sides attempted to woo him in order to build a coalition.
Inside the United States
North Carolina Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Ban Biological Males from Women’s Sports
Legislators in North Carolina have introduced a bill to ensure “women are not forced to compete against men playing on women’s sports teams.”
New Arkansas Law Protects Religious Rights of Doctors
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a bill Friday protecting the right of medical practitioners to refuse to perform medical activities that would violate their religious or moral objections.
Homeschooling numbers soar amid continued school closings, signaling post-pandemic resilience
Parents in the U.S. are continuing to show elevated interest in homeschooling, signaling a potential surge as the future of institutional in-person schooling throughout the country remains unclear in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Antifa ‘armed’ rioters descend on Oregon State Capitol
The Salem Police Department has issued an advisory Sunday evening urging residents to stay away from Oregon's State Capitol building.
‘Vaccine passports’ are on the way, but developing them won’t be easy
The Biden administration and private companies are working to develop a standard way of handling credentials — often referred to as “vaccine passports” — that would allow Americans to prove they have been vaccinated against the novel coronavirus as businesses try to reopen.
At least four people dead, 130 rescued after Nashville floods
At least four people died and 130 others have been rescued after 7 inches of rain flooded Nashville, Tennessee, this weekend, authorities said.
White House says Biden is prepared to issue executive orders on guns
In the wake of two mass shootings in the U.S. in a single week, the White House said Friday that President Biden is prepared to issue executive orders to enact gun reform, circumventing the need for a divided Congress to pass legislation.
At least 5 dead as multiple tornadoes pummel Alabama; 7 Southern states in path of severe weather
At least five people died on Thursday as multiple tornadoes touched down in Alabama, the second line of severe storms to slam the state in two weeks.
Ohio professor who rejected transgender pronouns can sue university: U.S. appeals court
A federal appeals court on Friday revived a philosophy professor's lawsuit against a public university in southern Ohio that reprimanded him for refusing to address a transgender student by her preferred pronouns.
U.S. Congress approves extension of small business Paycheck Protection Program
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to extend the COVID-19 pandemic Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) until the end of May, giving small businesses more time to apply and the government more time to process requests.
Arkansas gov. signs bill banning trans-identified males from competing in girls’ sports
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed a bill into law that bans biological males from competing in sports designated for women or girls.
US President Biden Threatens To Change Senate Rules
U.S. President Joe Biden used his first news conference to threaten fundamental changes to Senate rules to battle Republican opponents and defend his controversial migration and China policies.
Christian News
Dutch Churchgoers Attack Journalists
Dutch legislators on Sunday condemned Christian worshipers who attacked journalists reporting on churches' reopening in two towns despite coronavirus restrictions.
Christian Refugees Among Those Suffering As Bangladesh Camp Fire Kills 15
Persecuted Christian families "lost everything" when a fire raged through a refugee camp in Cox's Bazar city in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people, Christian aid workers said Sunday.
Indonesia Suicide Church Bombing Injures 14 Worshipers
Indonesian President Joko Widodo pledged to break up a terror network Sunday after two suspected suicide bombers attacked a Catholic Church in the city of Makassar, injuring 14 worshipers.
Worthy Watch
Majority of Americans disapprove of Biden’s immigration and gun violence policies: Poll
New Photos Show Biden’s Cheat Sheet For First Press Conference
Judicial Watch: Fauci’s NIH accepted China’s terms on COVID disclosure
Around the World
Coronavirus: ‘Double mutant’ Covid variant found in India
A new "double mutant" variant of the coronavirus has been detected from samples collected in India.
Athens becomes first city to adopt Prince Charles’ Earth Charter
The Prince of Wales has called on major cities around the world to set an example and join the "drive towards greater sustainability" as Athens has become the first city to adopt his Terra Carta (Earth Charter).
We Must Start Planning For a Permanent Pandemic
For the past year, an assumption — sometimes explicit, often tacit — has informed almost all our thinking about the pandemic: At some point, it will be over, and then we’ll go “back to normal.”
American fighter aircraft supported strikes against ISIS in Iraq
American aircraft supported strikes targeting ISIS in Iraq that left more than two dozen terrorists dead.
Ever Given crisis: It may take “weeks” to unblock Suez canal; daily cargo losses $9.6 billion
Experts have said it may take weeks to move the enormous Ever Given container ship which ran aground in the Suez Canal on Tuesday, blocking all shipping through the vital waterway, and causing some $9.6 billion per day in lost cargo traffic worldwide, the Washington Examiner reported Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran blamed as Israeli-owned ship said hit by missile near Oman
As the shadow war between Iran and Israel appears to be heating up at sea, another Israeli-owned vessel reportedly came under missile fire in the Gulf of Oman early Thursday morning, possibly by Iranian forces.
Game of Thrones: Is the anti-Netanyahu camp looking to make Defense Minister Benny Gantz their consensus candidate to be prime minister?
With the final vote count being constantly updated – and continued uncertainty as to whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be able to form a coalition – rumors are buzzing throughout the Israeli media that the “anti-Netanyahu” camp is considering three new moves to seize the initiative.
With 99% of votes counted, Israel still trapped in political deadlock
With 99% of the votes in Israel's March 23 elections counted Thursday, the country seemed on course to remain in the grip of political deadlock with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing, religious camp nor the bloc determined to end his 12-year premiership gaining the upper hand.
Israel authorities permit reenactment of Passover Temple Service in Jerusalem
Israelis authorities on Tuesday permitted a reenactment of the ‘Korban Pesach’ Passover Temple service in Jerusalem, in what supporters say is proof that this previously underground event is increasingly accepted in mainstream society, Israel365 News reports. Tuesday’s reenactment of the Korban Pesach was carried out close to the Shaar HaAshpot Dung Gate near the Temple Mount.
Inside the United States
Biden: ‘I have no idea whether there’ll be a Republican Party’ in 2024
President Joe Biden said in his first press conference since he took office that he plans to run for reelection in 2024, but added that he's not sure there will even be a Republican Party by then.
Cruz: HR 1 Automatically Registers Anyone Who Interacts with Government to Vote, Including Illegal Immigrants
HR 1, the ‘For the People Act,’ will automatically register anyone who interacts with the government, which includes millions of illegal immigrants, and it allows felons to vote, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Wednesday.
Utah Legislators Pass Law Requiring Pornography Filters on Cell Phones, Tablets to Protect Kids
Legislators in Utah approved a bill on Thursday requiring cell phones and tablets sold within the state to contain filters that block pornography.
Pelosi: Adding government-run ‘public option’ to Obamacare ‘on the table’
Marking the 11th anniversary of Obamacare's passage, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a push to add a government-run public option to Obamacare is "on the table" for Democrats in Congress.
Satanists sue Arkansas to have satanic statue placed next to Ten Commandments at state Capitol
A group of Satanists have filed suit against Arkansas, requesting that a statue of a satanic deity be installed next to the Ten Commandments monument on the state Capitol grounds, Christian Headlines reports. A federal judge has allowed the Satanic Temple group to join a case brought against the state by ACLU and the Freedom from Religion Foundation, who want the Ten Commandments monument removed but not replaced with something else.
House has passed bill which allow voting without proof of identity
The US House of Representatives has passed a controversial election reform bill that would allow people to vote in the US without providing proof of identity provided they sign a sworn statement attesting to who they are, CNS News reports. The 886-page ‘For the People Act’ passed on March 3 by 220-210 votes with no Republican support.
Christian News
Pakistan Considers Death Penalty As Only Punishment For Blasphemy
Rights activists fear that Pakistani law enforcement authorities will make the death penalty the only punishment for blasphemy against Islam.
ORU Coach Says What Really Matters Is Jesus, USA Today Columnist Calls for NCAA to Boot ORU for Biblical Beliefs
Oral Roberts University's basketball team has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with stunning wins over No. 2 seed Ohio State and No.7 Florida. ORU is only the second 15 seed in NCAA tournament history to get so far.
Christian Middle East Broadcaster Awarded
A Christian broadcaster that claims to reach 25 million people in the Middle East and North Africa -- has received a prestigious award from National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Christian communicators.
‘Largest Bible Translation Campaign Launched’
An alliance of the world's main Bible translation groups launched Wednesday what it called the “largest Bible translation campaign ever” on social and digital media.
Worthy Watch
If USA Today Is ‘Coming for Oral Roberts,’ It’s Coming for all Christians, Mohler Warns
Hunter Biden under fire for lying on gun background check, getting secret service help
Coronavirus: ‘Double mutant’ Covid variant found in India
A new "double mutant" variant of the coronavirus has been detected from samples collected in India.
Athens becomes first city to adopt Prince Charles’ Earth Charter
The Prince of Wales has called on major cities around the world to set an example and join the "drive towards greater sustainability" as Athens has become the first city to adopt his Terra Carta (Earth Charter).
We Must Start Planning For a Permanent Pandemic
For the past year, an assumption — sometimes explicit, often tacit — has informed almost all our thinking about the pandemic: At some point, it will be over, and then we’ll go “back to normal.”
American fighter aircraft supported strikes against ISIS in Iraq
American aircraft supported strikes targeting ISIS in Iraq that left more than two dozen terrorists dead.
Ever Given crisis: It may take “weeks” to unblock Suez canal; daily cargo losses $9.6 billion
Experts have said it may take weeks to move the enormous Ever Given container ship which ran aground in the Suez Canal on Tuesday, blocking all shipping through the vital waterway, and causing some $9.6 billion per day in lost cargo traffic worldwide, the Washington Examiner reported Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran blamed as Israeli-owned ship said hit by missile near Oman
As the shadow war between Iran and Israel appears to be heating up at sea, another Israeli-owned vessel reportedly came under missile fire in the Gulf of Oman early Thursday morning, possibly by Iranian forces.
Game of Thrones: Is the anti-Netanyahu camp looking to make Defense Minister Benny Gantz their consensus candidate to be prime minister?
With the final vote count being constantly updated – and continued uncertainty as to whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be able to form a coalition – rumors are buzzing throughout the Israeli media that the “anti-Netanyahu” camp is considering three new moves to seize the initiative.
With 99% of votes counted, Israel still trapped in political deadlock
With 99% of the votes in Israel's March 23 elections counted Thursday, the country seemed on course to remain in the grip of political deadlock with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rightwing, religious camp nor the bloc determined to end his 12-year premiership gaining the upper hand.
Israel authorities permit reenactment of Passover Temple Service in Jerusalem
Israelis authorities on Tuesday permitted a reenactment of the ‘Korban Pesach’ Passover Temple service in Jerusalem, in what supporters say is proof that this previously underground event is increasingly accepted in mainstream society, Israel365 News reports. Tuesday’s reenactment of the Korban Pesach was carried out close to the Shaar HaAshpot Dung Gate near the Temple Mount.
Inside the United States
Biden: ‘I have no idea whether there’ll be a Republican Party’ in 2024
President Joe Biden said in his first press conference since he took office that he plans to run for reelection in 2024, but added that he's not sure there will even be a Republican Party by then.
Cruz: HR 1 Automatically Registers Anyone Who Interacts with Government to Vote, Including Illegal Immigrants
HR 1, the ‘For the People Act,’ will automatically register anyone who interacts with the government, which includes millions of illegal immigrants, and it allows felons to vote, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Wednesday.
Utah Legislators Pass Law Requiring Pornography Filters on Cell Phones, Tablets to Protect Kids
Legislators in Utah approved a bill on Thursday requiring cell phones and tablets sold within the state to contain filters that block pornography.
Pelosi: Adding government-run ‘public option’ to Obamacare ‘on the table’
Marking the 11th anniversary of Obamacare's passage, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said a push to add a government-run public option to Obamacare is "on the table" for Democrats in Congress.
Satanists sue Arkansas to have satanic statue placed next to Ten Commandments at state Capitol
A group of Satanists have filed suit against Arkansas, requesting that a statue of a satanic deity be installed next to the Ten Commandments monument on the state Capitol grounds, Christian Headlines reports. A federal judge has allowed the Satanic Temple group to join a case brought against the state by ACLU and the Freedom from Religion Foundation, who want the Ten Commandments monument removed but not replaced with something else.
House has passed bill which allow voting without proof of identity
The US House of Representatives has passed a controversial election reform bill that would allow people to vote in the US without providing proof of identity provided they sign a sworn statement attesting to who they are, CNS News reports. The 886-page ‘For the People Act’ passed on March 3 by 220-210 votes with no Republican support.
Christian News
Pakistan Considers Death Penalty As Only Punishment For Blasphemy
Rights activists fear that Pakistani law enforcement authorities will make the death penalty the only punishment for blasphemy against Islam.
ORU Coach Says What Really Matters Is Jesus, USA Today Columnist Calls for NCAA to Boot ORU for Biblical Beliefs
Oral Roberts University's basketball team has advanced to the Sweet Sixteen with stunning wins over No. 2 seed Ohio State and No.7 Florida. ORU is only the second 15 seed in NCAA tournament history to get so far.
Christian Middle East Broadcaster Awarded
A Christian broadcaster that claims to reach 25 million people in the Middle East and North Africa -- has received a prestigious award from National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world's largest association of Christian communicators.
‘Largest Bible Translation Campaign Launched’
An alliance of the world's main Bible translation groups launched Wednesday what it called the “largest Bible translation campaign ever” on social and digital media.
Worthy Watch
If USA Today Is ‘Coming for Oral Roberts,’ It’s Coming for all Christians, Mohler Warns
Hunter Biden under fire for lying on gun background check, getting secret service help