EU paves way for Russia sanctions over chemical weapons
The European Union on Monday unveiled a legal framework to allow sanctions against the use of chemical weapons.
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Christian Filmmakers Appeal to 8th Circuit to Make Films Celebrating Marriage Between One Man, One Woman
Two Christian filmmakers will appear before the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Paul Tuesday to challenge Minnesota state law which they say illegally forces them to produce and create films expressing messages that contradict their core beliefs.
Saudi Arabia considers saying activist Jamal Khashoggi was killed by mistake, reports say
The Saudi government is considering whether to say that rogue intelligence operatives murdered activist and writer Jamal Khashoggi by mistake inside the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul earlier this month, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
First day of Knesset overshadowed by talk of elections
The Knesset opened its winter session on Monday amid speculation about when the parliament will be dispersed and when the next election will be initiated.
Future energy: Inside the nuclear fusion reactor that will ‘recreate sun on earth’
A nuclear reactor that uses the same energy source as the sun is taking shape in the south of France.
Australia considers moving embassy to Jerusalem
Australia’s prime minister said on Tuesday he was open to shifting the Australian embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in line with President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize the contested holy city as Israel’s capital.
America’s budget deficit jumps by 17% as spending surges
The U.S. federal budget deficit rose in fiscal 2018 to the highest level in six years as spending climbed, the Trump administration said Monday.
More dead expected in destroyed Florida Panhandle towns after Michael
Dozens of people remained missing on Sunday in Florida Panhandle communities reduced to ruins by Hurricane Michael as rescuers said they expected the death toll to rise and survivors grappled with power outages and shortages of food and water.
House Dems to ‘ruthlessly’ open 5 Trump investigations if they win
President Trump is likely to face at least five new House investigations — plus a likely impeachment probe — if Democrats take the chamber in the fall elections and make Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaker.
With Goal of Thwarting Hezbollah Attacks, Israel Completes Building of New Wall on Part of Lebanon Border
The Israeli Defense Ministry recently completed the construction of a nine-meter high concrete wall — topped by steel fencing — along a 12-kilometer stretch of the Israel-Lebanon border, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Sunday.
Witches Launching a ‘Ritual to Hex Brett Kavanaugh’, Still Working to #BindTrump
Justice Brett Kavanaugh officially joined the Supreme Court this week amid high political tensions. A throng of real-life witches are fighting back by hosting a spell-casting ritual against Kavanaugh in New York.
Pastor Brunson Prays for President Trump in the Oval Office
Pastor Andrew Brunson returned to the United States Saturday after two years of imprisonment and detention in Turkey.
Incendiary balloons increasingly appear in central Israel
While in the Gaza border communities the Kite and balloon terrorism has continued for more than half a year, their range seems to be spreading to the center of the country as well. Recently the flammable objects were found in Rishon LeZion, Bat Yam, Givat Brenner, Modi’in and in the Jerusalem area.
Israel warns Hamas of ‘painful’ strikes if protests go on
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday threatened ‘very painful blows’ against Gaza’s Hamas rulers if they don’t halt protests along the perimeter fence that have led to clashes with Israeli troops.
Top 3% of U.S. Taxpayers Paid Majority of Income Taxes in 2016
Individual income taxes are the federal government’s single biggest revenue source. In fiscal year 2018, which ended Sept. 30, the individual income tax is expected to bring in roughly $1.7 trillion, or about half of all federal revenues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Tens of thousands stage anti-racism march in Berlin
Tens of thousands of people marched in Berlin Saturday in a protest against racism amid growing concern over xenophobic incidents in the east of the country.
Yemen could be ‘worst famine in 100 years’
The United Nations is warning that 13 million people in Yemen are facing starvation.
Seeds of next global financial crisis being sown, top officials warn
Rising US interest rates, tanking emerging market currencies and a bitter US-China trade spat could push the world towards its next financial crisis but there is still time to avert disaster, global finance chiefs have said.
Portland rallies turn violent as Antifa members clash with Patriot Prayer rally, four arrested
Four people were arrested Sunday after peaceful rallies in Oregon turned violent as Antifa protesters clashed with a Patriot Prayer rally, triggering bloody fights in the streets.
EU-UK Brexit deal talks put on ice
Diplomats from both sides on Sunday scrambled to reach a deal on Brexit, ahead of an EU leaders’ summit in Brussels.