Egypt Jails Muslims Who Murdered Christian Shopkeeper
An Egyptian court sentenced two Muslim brothers to life imprisonment for killing Egyptian Christian shopkeeper Ramsis Hermina, an advocacy group announced Tuesday.
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Nigeria Gunmen Kill Two At Church Service
Christians were grieving Tuesday after two believers were reportedly killed in an attack on a church service in Nigeria’s southern Kaduna state.
Biden Condemns China, Russia Leaders For Not Attending Climate Summit
Embattled U.S. President Joe Biden has condemned leaders of China and Russia for not attending the COP26 climate change summit.
Texas judge rules businesses/religious nonprofits can be protected against LGBTQ discrimination laws
A judge in Texas ruled Sunday that businesses and religious nonprofits can be protected from LGBTQ and transgender lawsuits provided the person in charge of hiring and firing makes decisions based on sincerely held beliefs, the Washington Examiner reports.
Myanmar Military Shells Churches, Orphanage
Myanmar’s military has shelled a town in the country’s Christian majority state, destroying at least three churches, an orphanage, and more than 160 homes and offices, aid workers say.
Minneapolis voters reject Dems’ plan to replace the city’s police department
Minneapolis voters soundly rejected a proposal Tuesday night that would have opened the door to reducing the city’s police force, more than a year after the death of George Floyd ignited calls to “defund the police.”
Thousands Unvaccinated as US Military Hits Deadline for COVID-19 Shots
About 10,000 active duty Air Force airmen and Space Force guardians remain unvaccinated for COVID-19, according to the latest data provided on the day of the military’s first vaccination deadline Tuesday.
Syria says Israeli airstrikes hit targets near Damascus
Israeli aircraft attacked targets near the Syrian capital of Damascus early Wednesday morning, Syrian state media reported.
Gantz discusses Iran with US Secretary of Defense
Defense Minister Benny Gantz spoke to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Tuesday evening, Gantz announced on Twitter.
US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11
US health officials on Tuesday gave the final signoff to Pfizer’s kid-size COVID-19 shot, a milestone that opens a major expansion of the nation’s vaccination campaign to children as young as 5.
Eritrea Rearrests 15 Christians For Faith In Ongoing Crackdown
Concerns were mounting Tuesday about the situation of 15 devoted Christians who were reportedly rearrested by Eritrea’s authorities for their faith.
Australia, France In Verbal War Over Submarines
A war of words has broken out between France and Australia over a scrapped submarine deal that cost the French government tens of billions of dollars.
Kenya court dismisses case against Somali Christian
A Somali Christian who was falsely charged in 2019 with selling hard drugs, and whose bail was paid by International Christian Concern (ICC), had his case dismissed by a court in Kenya last month, ICC reports.
India: Evangelist pastor forced into hiding after Hindus attack and threaten to kill him
A pastor who was leading Hindus to Christ has taken his three children into hiding after Hindu radicals in India’s Bihar state attacked and threatened to kill him unless he shut down his church, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. Pastor Raj Masih, who lost his wife to COVID-19 earlier this year, had been holding services for at least 300 people prior to the attack on September 28.
IDF launches surprise reservist drill amid month-long exercise series in north
The Israel Defense Forces launched a surprise readiness exercise on Monday morning, calling up reserve units as part a month-long series of drills in the Northern Command.
9,000 NYC workers on leave as vaccine mandate takes effect
About 9,000 New York City municipal workers were put on unpaid leave for refusing to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that took effect Monday and thousands of city firefighters have called out sick in an apparent protest over the requirement, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Supreme Court won’t hear New York abortion funding case
The Supreme Court announced Monday it would not hear a challenge against New York’s requirement that employers provide abortion coverage with health insurance plans.
US in ‘lockstep’ with allies, looking at ‘all options’ on Iran over nuclear deal
The US is in full agreement with its allies on bringing Iran back into compliance with the nuclear deal, including willingness to look at “all of the options necessary” if diplomacy doesn’t work, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday.
Massive gas explosions rock Mexican city, killing one and leveling 30-plus buildings
A gas leak possibly caused by an illegal tap ignited massive explosions in Mexico’s Puebla state on Sunday, killing at least one person, injuring 15 and leveling more than 30 buildings.
Supreme Court hears argument on Texas abortion ban, appears sympathetic to abortion provider’s suit
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on challenges to the Texas law that bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Following three hours of argument presentation and questioning, a majority of the justices appeared willing to allow abortion providers in Texas to continue their challenge against the state’s new law.