Tough Coalition Talks Underway in Germany

Tough coalition talks have begun in Germany after the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) claimed a narrow victory in Sunday’s federal election. They defeated the conservative block of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, who ruled Germany for 16 years.

UK Court of Appeal says Christian foster agency can refuse placements with same-sex couples

The UK Court of Appeal has ruled that an evangelical foster agency that receives tax-payer funding is allowed to only place children with carers who identify as Christian, but it cannot insist that those carers be heterosexual, the Christian Post (CP) reports. Cornerstone (North East) Adoption and Fostering Service, also known as CornerstoneUK, said it will appeal Friday’s ruling to the UK’s Supreme Court.

Germany’s Leftists Beat Merkel’s Conservatives In Election

Germany’s center-left Social Democrats (SPD) have claimed victory in the federal parliamentary election in a significant political turnaround. The outcome came as a setback for the party of outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel, who ruled Germany for 16 years.

Biden Hosts In-Person ‘Quad’ Leaders Summit

Leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia proclaimed Friday a shared commitment to safeguarding democracy in the Indo-Pacific region, leaving unspoken their common concern about China’s growing power.

Dutch Government Secretary Fired For Criticizing Corona Pass

Fresh questions have been raised about the perceived crackdown on freedoms in the Netherlands after Mona Keijzer was sacked as state secretary of economic affairs in the Dutch government for criticizing the corona admission pass.

Prayers For La Palma As Volcano Erupts

The situation remains volatile for many living near the volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma, prompting prayers from the pope and, doubtless others. Dramatic footage emerged of a church wiped away in seconds Sunday by a relentless lava stream.

Germany’s Outgoing Chancellor Merkel Allies Face Tough Election

Germany’s closely fought election on Sunday will set the direction of the European Union’s largest economy following 16 years under Angela Merkel. However, the party of the departing chancellor is scrambling to avoid defeat by its center-left rivals after a rollercoaster campaign.

China Sends Fighter Planes Into Taiwan’s Defense Zone

China sent 24 fighter planes, including two capable nuclear bombers, towards Taiwan on Thursday after the self-governing island said it plans to join an 11-nation Pacific trade group, the Taiwanese military said.

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