Prophecy News Watch - September 21, 2018
Around the World
U.S. blacklists Russian entities tied to election meddling
The Trump administration on Thursday blacklisted 33 Russian individuals and entities, including a billionaire and several companies accused of interfering in American politics, limiting their ability to conduct business internationally.
Russian bombers intercepted by British jets after ignoring air traffic control, UK says
A pair of Russian nuclear-capable bombers buzzed the British coastline along the North Sea on Thursday while ignoring repeated radio calls, according to the U.K.’s ministry of defense.
US sanctions China military agency for buying Russian arms
A Chinese military agency and its director are facing U.S. sanctions over the purchase of Russian weapons, the State Department announced Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF chief said to warn West Bank ripe for major violent outbreak
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot reportedly warned ministers this week that a major outbreak of violence was likely among Palestinians in the West Bank, due to PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ waning political influence and declining health.
US: Why should we fund PA hospitals, when Abbas diverts money to pay terrorists?
The Trump administration on Thursday said that Palestinian plans to pay the family of a terrorist who killed an American-Israeli last week showed why the US was correct in cutting funding for East Jerusalem hospitals.
Inside the United States
Trump vents over delay on Kavanaugh nomination, tells Senate to 'get on with it'
President Trump expressed frustration Thursday with the Senate’s delay in advancing his Supreme Court nomination, telling lawmakers it was time to 'get on with it.'
In fast-moving events, Kavanaugh accuser refuses Monday hearing; nominee appears confident
On Tuesday morning, Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford's expected testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee was being called the most-anticipated event in Washington in decades. By Tuesday night, the whole thing appeared to be off.
Christian News
Over 70 Charlotte Churches of All Denominations Join Unity Sermon Series on the Gospel
Over 70 churches in Charlotte, North Carolina, have come together to declare in a unified sermon series what they are for, as opposed to what they are against.
U.S. blacklists Russian entities tied to election meddling
The Trump administration on Thursday blacklisted 33 Russian individuals and entities, including a billionaire and several companies accused of interfering in American politics, limiting their ability to conduct business internationally.
Russian bombers intercepted by British jets after ignoring air traffic control, UK says
A pair of Russian nuclear-capable bombers buzzed the British coastline along the North Sea on Thursday while ignoring repeated radio calls, according to the U.K.’s ministry of defense.
US sanctions China military agency for buying Russian arms
A Chinese military agency and its director are facing U.S. sanctions over the purchase of Russian weapons, the State Department announced Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF chief said to warn West Bank ripe for major violent outbreak
IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot reportedly warned ministers this week that a major outbreak of violence was likely among Palestinians in the West Bank, due to PA President Mahmoud Abbas’ waning political influence and declining health.
US: Why should we fund PA hospitals, when Abbas diverts money to pay terrorists?
The Trump administration on Thursday said that Palestinian plans to pay the family of a terrorist who killed an American-Israeli last week showed why the US was correct in cutting funding for East Jerusalem hospitals.
Inside the United States
Trump vents over delay on Kavanaugh nomination, tells Senate to 'get on with it'
President Trump expressed frustration Thursday with the Senate’s delay in advancing his Supreme Court nomination, telling lawmakers it was time to 'get on with it.'
In fast-moving events, Kavanaugh accuser refuses Monday hearing; nominee appears confident
On Tuesday morning, Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford's expected testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee was being called the most-anticipated event in Washington in decades. By Tuesday night, the whole thing appeared to be off.
Christian News
Over 70 Charlotte Churches of All Denominations Join Unity Sermon Series on the Gospel
Over 70 churches in Charlotte, North Carolina, have come together to declare in a unified sermon series what they are for, as opposed to what they are against.