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Egypt: Ethiopia Rejecting ‘Fundamental Issues’ on Nile Dam

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia on June 14 said talks would continue later this week to resolve their dispute over a Nile River dam that Ethiopia is constructing, even as Cairo accused Addis Ababa of rejecting “fundamental issues” at…

With a bit of oomph, Brexit deal feasible in July, says UK’s Johnson

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Leaders from Britain and the European Union agreed on Monday that talks on their future relationship should be stepped up to clinch a deal, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggesting an agreement could be reached in July with…

Europe’s Reopens Borders But Concerns Remain Over Pandemic

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Borders reopened across Europe on Monday after three months of coronavirus lockdowns. But many restrictions persist and remain unclear how willing Europeans will be to travel this summer.

Russia and Turkey cancel talks on Libya and Syria

Posted on Monday, June 15, 2020

Russia and Turkey have postponed scheduled talks about their respective and opposing roles in conflicts in Libya and Syria, the Washington Times reported.

Hungary Faces Court Case For Emptying Hospitals In Pandemic (Worthy News Investigation)

Posted on Sunday, June 14, 2020

A human rights group supports a European court case against Hungary for "failing to protect its citizens" and "causing death" by emptying hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.

Air Force sends F-35s to Middle East to possibly deter Iran

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020

The Air Force is sending F-35s to the Middle East to escort ships, deter potential enemies, conduct reconnaissance and, of course, support ongoing combat operations in the U.S. military's Central Command region.

UN links items in arms shipments and missile attacks to Iran

Posted on Saturday, June 13, 2020

The United Nations says it has determined that Iran was the source for several items in two arms shipments seized by the United States and for debris left by attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil installations and an international…

North Korea Firing ’Warning Shots’ At U.S.

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020

North Korea has fired diplomatic warning shots at the United States saying their relationship “shifted into despair” and suggesting it may launch nuclear-capable missiles.

Dozens of Migrants Drown off Coast Tunisia

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020

While much of the world focuses on the coronavirus pandemic, many migrants continue to die in the Mediterranean Sea, trying to reach Europe. In the latest incident, authorities say that the bodies of 46 people have been recovered…

Twitter ‘Deletes’ China’s Communists, Zoom ‘Deletes’ Dissidents

Posted on Friday, June 12, 2020

U.S. social media giants have reacted differently to China’s mounting censoring pressure, Worthy News monitored Friday.

Russia, Seeking to Bolster its Influence, Steps Up Intervention in Libyan Conflict

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Russia is reportedly stepping up its involvement in the Libyan civil war, which has in recent years has become a heated proxy conflict drawing in numerous foreign players, driven by a range of motives.

Slovakia School Attack Kills One, Injures Five

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

A knife-wielding man fatally stabbed a school deputy head and injured at least five in northern Slovakia before being killed by police, officials say.

Desperate Migrants Drift To Britain

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

British and French officials say migrants fleeing war, persecution, and poverty are using increasingly desperate measures to reach Britain. In the latest case, four migrants tried to cross the English Channel on a makeshift raft made from two…

Turkey Will Buy Additional Batch of S-400 Missiles from Russia

Posted on Thursday, June 11, 2020

Turkey has announced it will buy a second batch of the S-400 air defense missiles system made by Russia, UPI reported Wednesday. In an interview on Turkish TV this week, head of Turkey's Defense Industries Administration Ismail Demir…

Syria sees spike in Islamic State attacks, say religious liberty experts

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

A region of northeastern Syria that U.S. forces ceded to Turkey has seen a spike in Islamic State-backed attacks, researchers said Wednesday during a roundtable discussion on religious liberty.

U.S. jets intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers off Alaska, NORAD says

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

U.S. fighter jets intercepted Russian bombers twice on Wednesday off the coast of Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command said Wednesday. The intercepts come less than two weeks after U.S. bombers were met by Russian jets over…

Russia, China build case at U.N. to protect Iran from U.S. sanctions threat

Posted on Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Russia and China have started making the case at the United Nations against Washington’s claim that it can trigger a return of all sanctions on Iran at the Security Council, with Moscow invoking a 50-year-old international legal opinion…

Top WHO Experts Regrets Coronavirus Remarks During Vaccine Rush

Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

A top expert at the World Health Organization (WHO) has walked away from her comments on the spread of the coronavirus amid concerns they could undermine government-imposed social distancing rules and other measures to halt the virus.

North Korea Cuts Communications With South As Nuclear Tensions Rise

Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

North Korea said Tuesday it would cut off all communications with South Korea amid rising tensions between the two neighbors.

U.S and Russia Invite China to Join Nuclear Weapons Talks

Posted on Tuesday, June 9, 2020

The US and Russia have invited China to attend nuclear arms control talks this month, the Washington Times reports. The 2021 deadline for renewal of the US-Russia New START nuclear arms limitation treaty is fast approaching, and Russia…

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Today’s Top World Christian News

• Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Plans U.S. Trip For Talks With Trump Amid Continued Fighting (Worthy News Radio)
• Europe’s Monarchs Call For Unity And Compassion In Christmas Addresses
• Bangladesh Opposition Leader Returns Home After 17 Years, Draws Massive Crowds
• Liechtenstein In Shock Over Suspected Murders, Suicide
• Eritrean People-Smuggling Suspect Extradited To Netherlands For Trial Amid Concerns
• Millions Of Ukrainians Without Power After Deadly Christmas Strikes

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