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EU Chief Von der Leyen Wants Britain and Russia in First Union Speech

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen has given her first State of the Union speech with angry words about Britain's plans to renegotiate its divorce deal with the EU. 

FBI Director Wray: Chinese theft has ‘perverse effect’ of US taxpayers funding Beijing’s advancement

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020

FBI Director Christopher Wray said intellectual property theft campaigns against the United States by the Chinese government, including economic espionage aimed at U.S. government-funded research, has the “perverse effect” of U.S. taxpayers funding China’s rise.

US officials plan to move forward with enforcing UN sanctions on Iran

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020

State Department officials said Wednesday that it will push forward with U.S. sanctions against Iran, and will impose sanctions on anyone who violates the United Nations arms embargo -- despite its expiration next month under the 2015 nuclear…

Second defector’s knowledge of Chinese bioweapons reaches U.S.

Posted on Thursday, September 17, 2020

U.S. intelligence agencies recently increased their knowledge of China’s covert biological weapons program with the help of a defector from the People’s Liberation Army, according to people familiar with the incident.

Turkey, Russia nearing deal on Libya ceasefire, political process

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Turkey and Russia have moved closer to an agreement on a ceasefire and political process in Libya during their latest meetings in Ankara, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told an interview with broadcaster CNN Turk late on Wednesday.

DOJ Charges Members of Chinese State-Sponsored Hacking Group

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The Department of Justice announced that it is bringing charges against a hacking group of five Chinese nationals -- all of whom are currently in China -- for their role in hacking over 100 companies in the United…

US Space Force confirms Space Based Infrared System detected missile attack in January

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020

The U.S. Space Force confirmed that its Space-Based Infrared System satellites were used to detect more than a dozen Iranian missiles aimed at U.S. warfighters in Iraq in January, giving Americans and their partners crucial warning.

America’s China Class Launches a New War Against Trump

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Chances are that by the time you get to the end of this article, there will be news of another information operation targeting Donald Trump. There’s one a day now—each trumpeting a new mortal threat to the republic…

Beijing-backed hackers charged with targeting over 100 U.S. companies, including video game firms

Posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Federal authorities on Wednesday announced three indictments charging five Chinese nationals and two Malaysians with conducting criminal and political hacking operations tacitly approved by the Chinese government and linked to the Ministry of State Security intelligence service.

Mexican journalist who reported on Cartel has been found beheaded

Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The beheaded body of a Mexican journalist was found near a railway track in Veracruz, Mexico last week: local police believe Julio Valdivia Rodriguez was assassinated for reporting on a local cartel. This was the fifth known killing…

Brexit drama in the UK as Boris Johnson pushes bill to override EU exit deal

Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

More than four years since Brits voted to leave the European Union, the United Kingdom is once again engulfed in another Brexit crisis -- with a dramatic move by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to potentially rewrite parts of…

UN welcomes Afghan talks with the Taliban, urges cease-fire

Posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2020

The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday welcoming the start of negotiations between Afghan representatives and the Taliban, encouraging the warring parties to engage in good faith and aim for a permanent cease-fire and political settlement…

Opposition Making some Gains in Russian Vote

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

Supporters of Russia’s stricken opposition leader Alexei Navalny made rare gains in weekend regional elections. However, the ruling United Russia party still secured a landslide in weekend local elections.

Belarus Detains Dozens Of Pro-Democracy Protestors Opposing President

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

As talks were underway between the Vatican and Belarus, reports emerged that Belarusian authorities detained dozens of pro-democracy protesters.

Hungary Cancels License Of Main Independent Radio Station

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

Hungary's government-controlled media authority has ordered one of the country's last independent talk radio stations to cease broadcasting in February next year. The Media Council said Budapest-based Klubrádió was responsible for "multiple breaches of media law" after earlier…

Iran Executes Young Wrestler Despite Trump Appeal

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

Family members of a young wrestler have been plunged into mourning after Iranian authorities executed him by hanging following his participation in anti-government protests.

Controversial Brexit bill passes Commons vote

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

The House of Commons passed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's proposed bill in a vote on Monday evening by 340 to 263, with results coming in around 10:30 p.m. local time.

Trump administration rolls out new ban on Chinese imports made in ‘concentration camp’

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

The Trump administration moved to block substantially more imports from the Xinjiang region of China, where approximately 1 million Uighur Muslims are forced to manufacture goods in “concentration camps,” according to homeland security officials.

Poisoned Kremlin Critic Navalny Out of Coma; Plans Return to Russia

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who was allegedly poisoned, has been removed from a medically induced coma in a German hospital and plans to return to Russia, officials said Monday.

Chinese intelligence hackers target U.S. government network, DHS says

Posted on Monday, September 14, 2020

Hackers linked to the Chinese Ministry of State Security are engaged in cyberattacks against U.S. government networks, the Department of Homeland Security said Monday.

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World Christian News brings together stories from every corner of the globe that affect the Body of Christ — from persecution reports and revival movements to political shifts and humanitarian crises. We cover these events through the lens of Scripture, seeking to inform, equip, and inspire believers everywhere.

Today’s Top World Christian News

• Ukraine Accuses Hungary of Violating Its Airspace With Drones (Worthy News Radio)
• U.N. Security Council Rejects Russian-Chinese Push to Delay Sanctions on Iran
• Philippines Storms Kill Dozens, Christians See Hope Amid Misery
• Iran and Russia Seal $25 Billion Nuclear Power Deal Amid Sanctions Tensions
• UK to Roll Out Digital ID System by 2029 to Tackle Illegal Immigration
• Violence Erupts After Quran Burning Near Asylum Center In Netherlands

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