‘Legally covered’: Pope Francis signals support for same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis, in an Italian documentary released Wednesday, signaled support for same-sex civil unions.
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FAO Expects to Control East Africa Locust Invasion by Year’s End
The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) projects it will have the record desert locust swarms that have plagued East Africa under control by the end of the year.
Federal appeals court allows North Carolina to accept mail-in ballots nine days after polls close
A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld North Carolina’s plan extending the time for accepting absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election.
‘We will not allow Hezbollah or Iran to entrench themselves on Golan Heights’
Israel will not allow terrorist entities aligned with Hezbollah or Iran to entrench themselves on Israel’s Golan Heights border, and will do whatever is necessary to push them back, Defense Minister Benny Gantz told Israel Radio on Wednesday, following reports from Syria that IDF tanks had fired on targets near Quneitra in the Syrian Golan Heights overnight.
US files landmark antitrust case against Google
The United States Justice Department on Tuesday sued Google for abusing its dominance in online search and advertising — the government’s most significant attempt to protect competition since its groundbreaking case against Microsoft more than 20 years ago.
Brexit: UK to restart trade talks with EU after threatening to quit
Brussels and London have “re-established” a basis for Brexit talks on Wednesday following an apparent impasse last week, the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost said on Twitter.
IDF: Gaza attack tunnel found this week was dug by Hamas
Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday said it determined that an attack tunnel discovered earlier this week from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory was dug by the Hamas terror group.
Trump admin approves more than $1 billion in new arms sales to Taiwan, angering China
The Trump administration has approved more than $1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan in a move likely to further ratchet up tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Iran obtained voter information, sending ‘spoof emails’ to intimidate voters, ‘damage’ Trump
Iran and Russia have obtained U.S. voter registration information and Iran is already using it to “intimidate” voters and “damage President Trump,” Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe said Wednesday night.
China is preparing for possible invasion of Taiwan
China is preparing for a possible military invasion of Taiwan, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported Sunday. The Chinese government considers Taiwan to be a break-away part of China and is determined to bring it under Beijing’s control.
Ted Cruz leads proposed amendment to prevent Supreme Court-packing
Six Republican Senators have proposed a constitutional amendment to prevent Democrats from “packing” the Supreme Court, the Hill reported Monday.
Palestinian Authority officials announces plans for escalation of violence against Israel that will include the “sacrifice” of Palestinian children
A special emissary to Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas announced on Facebook that he and other Palestinian leaders are planning an “escalation of the resistance” against Israel that will include the “sacrifice” of Palestinian children, Israel365news reports.
Body of Son Dutch Evangelist Henk Binnendijk Found In Sea
The Dutch fishing town of Katwijk is in mourning after the son of the Netherlands’ famed evangelist Henk Binnendijk was found dead in the North Sea.
Hungarian Town Mourns Favorite Christian Aunt
Károlyné Vass, a prominent Hungarian Christian teacher whose family suffered for their faith during Communism and who played a vital role in rebuilding her community, has died at age 98.
FBI and DOJ do not believe Hunter Biden laptop part of Russian disinformation campaign
Federal law enforcement agencies do not believe the contents on Hunter Biden’s laptop are part of a foreign election interference effort.
Plan to release Fukushima water into Pacific provokes furious reaction
Environmental groups have reacted furiously to reports that the Japanese government is set to approve plans to dump more than 1 million tons of highly radioactive water stored at the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, with their concerns shared by the governments of neighboring countries and people living in northeastern Japan.
Curfew in Lagos as riot police deployed across Nigeria, violence ensues
The Nigerian state of Lagos has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Tuesday in response to nationwide protests over police brutality. The curfew would apply to all parts of the state, including the metropolis of Lagos, authorities said.
McConnell says Senate will vote to confirm Barrett on Monday, Oct. 26
Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that the Senate will vote Monday to confirm Trump Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the high court.
Iron Dome shoots down rocket from Gaza hours after terror tunnel discovered
The Israeli military announced Tuesday that terrorists in the Gaza Strip dug a tunnel dozens of meters (yards) deep that crossed the security fence around the territory before it was detected by underground sensors.
U.S., Russia near deal to extend nuclear arms treaty, freeze warheads
The United States and Russia moved closer Tuesday to reaching a deal on nuclear arms control that would freeze both nations’ nuclear warheads.