Boris Johnson ‘on brink of Brexit deal’ after border concessions
Negotiators understood to have agreed in principle to customs border down Irish Sea Boris Johnson appears to be on the brink of reaching a Brexit deal after making major concessions to EU demands over the Irish border. A draft text of the agreement could now be published on Wednesday if Downing Street gives the final green light, […]
Supreme Court rejects challenge to public school coursework on Islam
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rebuffed an appeal from a Christian former high school student who argued coursework on Islam at her Maryland school violated her First Amendment rights. The dispute involves Caleigh Wood, a student at La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland, who enrolled in a state-mandated World History course during the […]
Trump Tells Bankrupt UN to Find Money Elsewhere
Facing a massive hole in its budget, the United Nations is implementing “emergency measures” to avoid missing payroll and other obligations before the end of the year. Unsurprisingly, UN bosses are demanding that taxpayers in America and other nations hand over more money now or face global catastrophe. Even UN officials and apologists, though, have […]
With Hypersonic Missiles, Israel’s F-35s Are Upping The Ante In Syria
Israel will soon have a new precision-guided supersonic stand-off missile for its F-35s and other fighter jets. The new missile was announced on June 11, 2018 in a press release by two leading Israeli defense firms, Israeli Military Industries Systems (IMI Systems) and Israel Aerospace Industries, which jointly developed the missile. The so-called Rampage missile is a […]
Benefits of cashless payments outweigh alternatives
The Central Bank Nigeria (CBN) has revisited the cashless policy it floated about seven years ago, but this time, with a resolve to ensure compliance with the imposition of subtle charges for die-hard cash transaction apologists, reports, SIMEON EBULU. It’s almost four weeks now that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) rolled its sleeves to […]
Russia says its troops have filled void left in Syria by US troops
Russia on Tuesday said it has filled the void left by the withdrawal of US troops in northern Syria and its units are acting as a buffer to prevent clashes between Syrian government fighters and the Turkish military. The Russian Defense Ministry said military police were patrolling “the northwestern borders of Manbij district along the line […]
President Trump Is ‘Delivering Substantial Pro-Life Victories’
The president of Americans United for Life (AUL), Catherine Glenn Foster, said President Trump may well deserve the title of most pro-life president in American history but the test will be whether Roe v. Wade is ultimately reversed through his influence. “However, the majority of President Trump’s pro-life achievements have come by means of executive order or […]
‘IT’S NOT ANTISEMITIC TO FAVOR A TWO-STATE SOLUTION’
The EU spends some 300 million euros a year to help the Palestinians and has been doing so since the 1990s when the Oslo Accords were signed. The European Union supports a two-state resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and has kept that option alive, the incoming European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell told the European Parliament. […]
A church, a synagogue and a mosque to share interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates unveiled plans this weekend for an interfaith complex in Abu Dhabi that will unite a church, a synagogue and a mosque. The announcement of the three houses of worship, collectively known as the “Abrahamic Family House,” follows Pope Francis’ February visit to the UAE, the first papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula. During the visit, Pope Francis and the […]
Pittsburgh adopts United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Pittsburgh on Friday became the second U.S. city to adopt United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that include eradicating poverty, eliminating pollution, improving quality of life and educational opportunities for all people. Mayor Bill Peduto said the city would count on local nonprofits, including hospitals and universities, to help fund and implement the 17 goals, which […]