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Around the World
With the Return of US Sanctions, EU Enacts Statute Aimed at Keeping European Companies in Iran
In a bid to sustain trade and economic relations with Iran, the European Union is looking to its so-called 'blocking statute' that will forbid European companies from complying with enacted U.S. sanctions.
U.S. staying out of Saudi-Canada spat, but aware of human rights concerns
The State Department sought for a second day to avoid inflaming a spiraling diplomatic row between Saudi Arabia and Canada Tuesday, calling on both sides to sort out their differences over a delicate human rights dispute.
Has Europe become an Iranian tool to circumvent U.S. sanctions?
On Monday, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, in conjunction with the top diplomats of Britain, France and, for that matter, Germany, released a joint statement expressing 'deep regret' over the re-imposition of American sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli UN Envoy Urges New Head of South Lebanon Peacekeeping Force to Push Back Harder Against Hezbollah
Italian Maj. Gen. Stefano Del Col replaced Irish Maj. Gen. Michael Beary as the new commander of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon on Tuesday — a development that was welcomed by a top Israeli diplomat.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leaders Meet With Russian Officials in Moscow, Drawing Israeli Concern
Officials from Gaza Strip-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) met on Tuesday with Russian officials in Moscow, drawing concern from Israel.
Inside the United States
Battling 18 blazes, California may face worst fire season
The largest wildfire ever recorded in California needed just 11 days to blacken an area nearly the size of Los Angeles -- and it's only one of many enormous blazes that could make this the worst fire season in state history.
Trump takes victory lap, ignoring blue warning signs
President Trump declared victory in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District on Tuesday night, as Republicans he endorsed won their primaries and possibly a critical special election.
Tlaib wins Conyers' seat; Congress to get 1st Muslim woman
Former Michigan state Rep. Rashida Tlaib has won the Democratic nomination to run unopposed for the House seat long held by former Rep. John Conyers, setting her up to become the first Muslim woman elected to Congress.
Christian News
China Shutting Down Churches, Seizing Bibles in ‘Ambitious New Effort’ to Eradicate Religion
China is in the midst of an 'ambitious new effort' to lessen or even eradicate the influence of Christianity and religion from the country, according to an investigation by the Associated Press.
With the Return of US Sanctions, EU Enacts Statute Aimed at Keeping European Companies in Iran
In a bid to sustain trade and economic relations with Iran, the European Union is looking to its so-called 'blocking statute' that will forbid European companies from complying with enacted U.S. sanctions.
U.S. staying out of Saudi-Canada spat, but aware of human rights concerns
The State Department sought for a second day to avoid inflaming a spiraling diplomatic row between Saudi Arabia and Canada Tuesday, calling on both sides to sort out their differences over a delicate human rights dispute.
Has Europe become an Iranian tool to circumvent U.S. sanctions?
On Monday, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini, in conjunction with the top diplomats of Britain, France and, for that matter, Germany, released a joint statement expressing 'deep regret' over the re-imposition of American sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli UN Envoy Urges New Head of South Lebanon Peacekeeping Force to Push Back Harder Against Hezbollah
Italian Maj. Gen. Stefano Del Col replaced Irish Maj. Gen. Michael Beary as the new commander of the UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon on Tuesday — a development that was welcomed by a top Israeli diplomat.
Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leaders Meet With Russian Officials in Moscow, Drawing Israeli Concern
Officials from Gaza Strip-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) met on Tuesday with Russian officials in Moscow, drawing concern from Israel.
Inside the United States
Battling 18 blazes, California may face worst fire season
The largest wildfire ever recorded in California needed just 11 days to blacken an area nearly the size of Los Angeles -- and it's only one of many enormous blazes that could make this the worst fire season in state history.
Trump takes victory lap, ignoring blue warning signs
President Trump declared victory in Ohio’s 12th Congressional District on Tuesday night, as Republicans he endorsed won their primaries and possibly a critical special election.
Tlaib wins Conyers' seat; Congress to get 1st Muslim woman
Former Michigan state Rep. Rashida Tlaib has won the Democratic nomination to run unopposed for the House seat long held by former Rep. John Conyers, setting her up to become the first Muslim woman elected to Congress.
Christian News
China Shutting Down Churches, Seizing Bibles in ‘Ambitious New Effort’ to Eradicate Religion
China is in the midst of an 'ambitious new effort' to lessen or even eradicate the influence of Christianity and religion from the country, according to an investigation by the Associated Press.
Around the World
Once-eased US economic sanctions against Iran back in effect
The first set of U.S. sanctions against Iran that had been eased under the landmark nuclear accord went back into effect early Tuesday under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, targeting financial transactions that involve U.S. dollars, Iran’s automotive sector, the purchase of commercial planes and metals including gold.
Trump reimposes Iran sanctions, says goal is ‘maximum pressure’
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, increasing economic pressure on Tehran and renewing his criticism of what he called a 'horrible, one-sided' nuclear deal, the White House announced Monday.
DHS Reversal Reopens Asylum Cases for 87 Iranian Christians and Other Religious Minorities
The Department of Homeland Security has re-opened the asylum applications of a group of 87 Iranian Christians and other religious minorities who have been marooned in Austria for more than a year awaiting a final decision.
EU firms in Iran caught between US and Europe
European businesses that pull out of Iran because of US sanctions may end up being sued by EU states.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria Blames Mossad as Top Syrian Rocket Scientist Assassinated
Aziz Azbar, head of the Scientific Research and Studies Center in Masyaf, also known by its French acronym ‘CERS’, was killed in a car bombing incident alongside his driver on Saturday night in an alleged Mossad operation, a senior official from a Middle Eastern intelligence agency told the New York Times on Monday.
Inside the United States
Northern California blazes now largest in state history
Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history.
Lyme Disease Now Found in All 50 States
There's been a sharp spike in Lyme disease cases in the United States, and the tick-borne illness has now spread to all 50 states, a new report shows.
14,000 firefighters battling 18 major California blazes
Some 14,000 firefighters, including inmate volunteers, are battling 18 major blazes burning thousands of square miles throughout California with aircraft, assorted vehicles and picks and shovels.
Facebook in talks with banks to expand customer service
The Wall Street Journal had reported here that Facebook had asked banks to share detailed financial information about their customers, including card transactions and checking-account balances.
Hawaii's Big Island readies as Hurricane Hector approaches
Hawaii emergency officials who have been contending with Kilauea volcano's lava flow were preparing for a hurricane that was expected to pass to the south of the islands this week.
Christian News
Crosses Being Removed, Covered in Scottish Chapels Due to Offended Non-Christians at Funeral Services
A Scottish government report has revealed that Christian crosses are being removed inside chapels during funeral services so as to not be offensive to atheists and non-Christians.
Once-eased US economic sanctions against Iran back in effect
The first set of U.S. sanctions against Iran that had been eased under the landmark nuclear accord went back into effect early Tuesday under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump, targeting financial transactions that involve U.S. dollars, Iran’s automotive sector, the purchase of commercial planes and metals including gold.
Trump reimposes Iran sanctions, says goal is ‘maximum pressure’
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to restore nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, increasing economic pressure on Tehran and renewing his criticism of what he called a 'horrible, one-sided' nuclear deal, the White House announced Monday.
DHS Reversal Reopens Asylum Cases for 87 Iranian Christians and Other Religious Minorities
The Department of Homeland Security has re-opened the asylum applications of a group of 87 Iranian Christians and other religious minorities who have been marooned in Austria for more than a year awaiting a final decision.
EU firms in Iran caught between US and Europe
European businesses that pull out of Iran because of US sanctions may end up being sued by EU states.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria Blames Mossad as Top Syrian Rocket Scientist Assassinated
Aziz Azbar, head of the Scientific Research and Studies Center in Masyaf, also known by its French acronym ‘CERS’, was killed in a car bombing incident alongside his driver on Saturday night in an alleged Mossad operation, a senior official from a Middle Eastern intelligence agency told the New York Times on Monday.
Inside the United States
Northern California blazes now largest in state history
Twin Northern California blazes fueled by dry vegetation and hot, windy weather grew Monday to become the largest wildfire in state history.
Lyme Disease Now Found in All 50 States
There's been a sharp spike in Lyme disease cases in the United States, and the tick-borne illness has now spread to all 50 states, a new report shows.
14,000 firefighters battling 18 major California blazes
Some 14,000 firefighters, including inmate volunteers, are battling 18 major blazes burning thousands of square miles throughout California with aircraft, assorted vehicles and picks and shovels.
Facebook in talks with banks to expand customer service
The Wall Street Journal had reported here that Facebook had asked banks to share detailed financial information about their customers, including card transactions and checking-account balances.
Hawaii's Big Island readies as Hurricane Hector approaches
Hawaii emergency officials who have been contending with Kilauea volcano's lava flow were preparing for a hurricane that was expected to pass to the south of the islands this week.
Christian News
Crosses Being Removed, Covered in Scottish Chapels Due to Offended Non-Christians at Funeral Services
A Scottish government report has revealed that Christian crosses are being removed inside chapels during funeral services so as to not be offensive to atheists and non-Christians.
Around the World
Yemen: US allies strike deals with al-Qaida in war on rebels
A military coalition led by Saudi Arabia and backed by the United States has cut secret deals with al-Qaida fighters, paying some to leave key cities and towns the militants had seized across Yemen and letting others retreat with weapons, equipment and wads of looted cash, an investigation by The Associated Press has found. Hundreds more were recruited to join the coalition itself.
Powerful Quake Hits Indonesia’s Lombok Island; at Least 39 Dead
A strong earthquake struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday, killing at least 82 people and shaking neighboring Bali, one week after another quake on Lombok killed more than a dozen.
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan president, cuts speech short after attempted attack; explosives detonated
Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as he gave a speech to hundreds of soldiers in Caracas on Saturday but the socialist leader was unharmed, according to the government.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. envoy Kushner calls UNRWA corrupt, inefficient, unhelpful for peace
Emails published by Foreign Policy magazine this week shed light on discussions within the Trump administration on phasing out support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, an organization that provides aid to descendants of refugees from 1940s Mandate Palestine.
Bedouin petition High Court claiming Jewish nation-state law is illegal
Two members of Israel’s Bedouin minority community, who served as officers in the IDF, filed a High Court of Justice petition Sunday against the controversial Jewish nation-state law.
Inside the United States
Massive California wildfire becomes fifth largest in state history
A massive, out-of-control Northern California wildfire that destroyed 68 homes and forced thousands to flee has become the fifth largest in state history, officials said on Sunday, as crews battled high temperatures and strong winds.
Hurricane Hector closing in on Hawaii and volcano
Forecasters are closely watching Hurricane Hector, a powerful category 4 storm that's about to cross into Central Pacific waters.
Alt-right demonstrators, counter-protesters clash in Berkeley
Fireworks boomed and smoke filled the air in downtown Berkeley on Sunday as hundreds of counter-protesters confronted several dozen far-right demonstrators, sparking a tense showdown that led to multiple arrests but no major injuries.
At least 40 shot, 5 dead in less than 24 hours in Chicago
At least 40 people were shot and five people killed over a bloody 24 hours in Chicago, police said Sunday.
Trump attorney Jay Sekulow blames 'bad information' for faulty statement on Trump Tower meeting
President Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow said that he had 'bad information' and made a "mistake" when he denied last summer that the president had any role in crafting a statement about Donald Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with a Russian lawyer offering dirt on Hillary Clinton.
Four arrested in Portland protest clash
Four people were arrested Saturday as hundreds of right-wing demonstrators faced off against self-described anti-fascist protesters in Portland, Ore., according to police.
Yemen: US allies strike deals with al-Qaida in war on rebels
A military coalition led by Saudi Arabia and backed by the United States has cut secret deals with al-Qaida fighters, paying some to leave key cities and towns the militants had seized across Yemen and letting others retreat with weapons, equipment and wads of looted cash, an investigation by The Associated Press has found. Hundreds more were recruited to join the coalition itself.
Powerful Quake Hits Indonesia’s Lombok Island; at Least 39 Dead
A strong earthquake struck the Indonesian tourist island of Lombok on Sunday, killing at least 82 people and shaking neighboring Bali, one week after another quake on Lombok killed more than a dozen.
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan president, cuts speech short after attempted attack; explosives detonated
Drones armed with explosives detonated near Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro as he gave a speech to hundreds of soldiers in Caracas on Saturday but the socialist leader was unharmed, according to the government.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. envoy Kushner calls UNRWA corrupt, inefficient, unhelpful for peace
Emails published by Foreign Policy magazine this week shed light on discussions within the Trump administration on phasing out support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, an organization that provides aid to descendants of refugees from 1940s Mandate Palestine.
Bedouin petition High Court claiming Jewish nation-state law is illegal
Two members of Israel’s Bedouin minority community, who served as officers in the IDF, filed a High Court of Justice petition Sunday against the controversial Jewish nation-state law.
Inside the United States
Massive California wildfire becomes fifth largest in state history
A massive, out-of-control Northern California wildfire that destroyed 68 homes and forced thousands to flee has become the fifth largest in state history, officials said on Sunday, as crews battled high temperatures and strong winds.
Hurricane Hector closing in on Hawaii and volcano
Forecasters are closely watching Hurricane Hector, a powerful category 4 storm that's about to cross into Central Pacific waters.
Alt-right demonstrators, counter-protesters clash in Berkeley
Fireworks boomed and smoke filled the air in downtown Berkeley on Sunday as hundreds of counter-protesters confronted several dozen far-right demonstrators, sparking a tense showdown that led to multiple arrests but no major injuries.
At least 40 shot, 5 dead in less than 24 hours in Chicago
At least 40 people were shot and five people killed over a bloody 24 hours in Chicago, police said Sunday.
Trump attorney Jay Sekulow blames 'bad information' for faulty statement on Trump Tower meeting
President Trump's attorney Jay Sekulow said that he had 'bad information' and made a "mistake" when he denied last summer that the president had any role in crafting a statement about Donald Trump Jr.'s June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower with a Russian lawyer offering dirt on Hillary Clinton.
Four arrested in Portland protest clash
Four people were arrested Saturday as hundreds of right-wing demonstrators faced off against self-described anti-fascist protesters in Portland, Ore., according to police.