Prophecy News Watch - December 5, 2016
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian Su-33 Jet Crash: Aircraft Crashes In Mediterranean While Landing On Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier
The Russian Navy's jet Su-33 Flanker crashed Saturday in the Mediterranean while attempting to land on Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The incident comes just weeks after Russia lost an MiG-29.
Iran says US threatens nuclear deal, warns of 'strong reaction'
A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a 'firm and strong reaction' if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.
Austria Election: Voters Reject Anti-Immigration, Anti-Islam Candidate
Austrian voters Sunday rejected far-right leader Norbert Hofer of the anti-immigration Freedom Party, electing environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen as president, projections indicated.
Russian security service reportedly kills head of regional ISIS branch
The head of a Russian Islamic State branch was reportedly killed early on Sunday as part of a raid, according to the Russian FSB security service.
Lloyd's of London warns of devastating $2.6 trillion solar storm
In 1859, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm blasted the Earth with charged particles, causing spectacular patterns in the sky and auroras visible as far south as the Caribbean. Telegraphs, the closest thing to modern technology at the time, shorted out, causing fires. The occurrence was known as the Carrington Event.
Renzi facing exit as polls point to Italy referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi's time as Italy's prime minister appeared to be over Sunday as exit polls indicated voters had overwhelmingly rejected constitutional reform proposals on which he had staked his future.
Cashless Economy Still a Fantasy for Indians Snubbed by Banks
After first selling India's cash ban as a strike against corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pushed a tantalizing side benefit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Calls On Israel To Leave Golan, Israel Prepares Fight At UNSC
The UN General Assembly adopted six resolutions on the situation of the Palestinians on Wednesday, including a demand for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu to discuss West's 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss the West's 'bad' nuclear deal with Iran with Donald Trump after the president-elect enters the White House.
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
After four years as secretary of state that featured 375 public conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 40 in-person visits, John Kerry appeared frustrated Sunday that more than 130 hours of conversation have failed to slow Israel's settlement construction in the West Bank.
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
A startling video which has been shared over 140,000 times on Facebook reveals without a doubt the hand of God protecting Israel against her enemies.
Inside the United States
US health care tab hits $3.2 Trillion; fastest growth in 8 years
The nation's health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Obama's law and by costly prescription drugs, the government said Friday.
Obama administration fails to check immigrants against FBI databases, approves citizenship
Some 175 immigrants were approved for citizenship even though their names weren't properly run through the FBI's name-check databases, potentially missing red flags that may have disqualified them from naturalization, the Obama administration admitted this weekend.
Trump to Choose Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Donald Trump is expected to nominate retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson to serve as his secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect's transition team said Monday.
Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
Nearly 600 patients who received dental care at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs medical center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C and now face an anxious wait to find out if they were infected.
Christian News
Philippines churches could cancel services over terrorism threat
A Filipino cardinal has condemned as 'terrorism' a bomb explosion outside a Catholic church in the southern Philippines as clergy in the capital warned they could cancel Masses because of the heightened threat of attacks.
Around the World
Russian Su-33 Jet Crash: Aircraft Crashes In Mediterranean While Landing On Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier
The Russian Navy's jet Su-33 Flanker crashed Saturday in the Mediterranean while attempting to land on Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The incident comes just weeks after Russia lost an MiG-29.
Iran says US threatens nuclear deal, warns of 'strong reaction'
A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a 'firm and strong reaction' if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.
Austria Election: Voters Reject Anti-Immigration, Anti-Islam Candidate
Austrian voters Sunday rejected far-right leader Norbert Hofer of the anti-immigration Freedom Party, electing environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen as president, projections indicated.
Russian security service reportedly kills head of regional ISIS branch
The head of a Russian Islamic State branch was reportedly killed early on Sunday as part of a raid, according to the Russian FSB security service.
Lloyd's of London warns of devastating $2.6 trillion solar storm
In 1859, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm blasted the Earth with charged particles, causing spectacular patterns in the sky and auroras visible as far south as the Caribbean. Telegraphs, the closest thing to modern technology at the time, shorted out, causing fires. The occurrence was known as the Carrington Event.
Renzi facing exit as polls point to Italy referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi's time as Italy's prime minister appeared to be over Sunday as exit polls indicated voters had overwhelmingly rejected constitutional reform proposals on which he had staked his future.
Cashless Economy Still a Fantasy for Indians Snubbed by Banks
After first selling India's cash ban as a strike against corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pushed a tantalizing side benefit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Calls On Israel To Leave Golan, Israel Prepares Fight At UNSC
The UN General Assembly adopted six resolutions on the situation of the Palestinians on Wednesday, including a demand for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu to discuss West's 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss the West's 'bad' nuclear deal with Iran with Donald Trump after the president-elect enters the White House.
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
After four years as secretary of state that featured 375 public conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 40 in-person visits, John Kerry appeared frustrated Sunday that more than 130 hours of conversation have failed to slow Israel's settlement construction in the West Bank.
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
A startling video which has been shared over 140,000 times on Facebook reveals without a doubt the hand of God protecting Israel against her enemies.
Inside the United States
US health care tab hits $3.2 Trillion; fastest growth in 8 years
The nation's health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Obama's law and by costly prescription drugs, the government said Friday.
Obama administration fails to check immigrants against FBI databases, approves citizenship
Some 175 immigrants were approved for citizenship even though their names weren't properly run through the FBI's name-check databases, potentially missing red flags that may have disqualified them from naturalization, the Obama administration admitted this weekend.
Trump to Choose Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Donald Trump is expected to nominate retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson to serve as his secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect's transition team said Monday.
Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
Nearly 600 patients who received dental care at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs medical center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C and now face an anxious wait to find out if they were infected.
Christian News
Philippines churches could cancel services over terrorism threat
A Filipino cardinal has condemned as 'terrorism' a bomb explosion outside a Catholic church in the southern Philippines as clergy in the capital warned they could cancel Masses because of the heightened threat of attacks.