U.S. tells China to remove missile systems in South China Sea
Secretary of Defense Mattis warns Beijing to stop using ‘coercion or intimidation’ in the region China has been warned by the United States to dismantle its missile systems shield deployed in the disputed Spratly Islands chain in the South China Sea. The move, believed to be the first time Washington has directly addressed the issue, […]
French chief calls for EMPIRE
FRANCE has further risked the wrath of Donald Trump after its finance minister called for the European Union to become an “empire” superstate to rival the United States and China. “I’m talking about a peaceful empire which is a constitutional state.” After being quizzed by his interview on his comments, he added: “Do not get […]
Alarm over talks to implant UK employees with microchips
Trades Union Congress concerned over tech being used to control and micromanage Britain’s biggest employer organisation and main trade union body have sounded the alarm over the prospect of British companies implanting staff with microchips to improve security. UK firm BioTeq, which offers the implants to businesses and individuals, has already fitted 150 implants in […]
Greenblatt: Israelis, Palestinians Will Have to Compromise
The US White House Middle East peace envoy, Jason Greenblatt, told Israeli officials that the US administration will soon announce the details of the “Deal of the Century,” political sources close to the matter in Tel Aviv said on Sunday. According to the sources, Greenblatt said all the information and details published so far about […]
Co-author defends U.N. migration pact as opposition swells
The Swiss diplomat who helped negotiate a United Nations migration pact has defended the accord against mounting criticism, saying it helps small countries like Switzerland defend their interests. The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration was instigated after the migration crisis in Europe in 2015, which saw the biggest influx of refugees and […]
Group pushing United Methodist Church to fully include LGBTQ community
Dozens of people from around the metro area want the United Methodist Church to fully include gay people in their congregations. Former Kansas City, Kan., Mayor Mark Holland is leading the global campaign for change. With the elections of Sharice Davids in Kansas, a gay state representative from Lenexa, Kan., and a gay governor elected […]
IDF: A Special Army Preparing for Gog and Magog
O mortal, turn your face toward Gogof the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. Prophesy against him. Ezekiel 38:2 (The Israel Bible™) The IDF represents Israel’s multicultural nature but underneath the wrinkled green uniform is a special army preparing for the very special war that precedes the Messianic era. Three rabbis […]
Interfaith service highlights similarities, embraces differences
In the wake of a fatal attack against the Jewish people of Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill community, local religious leaders chose to come together and focus on unity at an Interfaith Gathering on Sunday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Martinsburg. The service, which was being planned for a few months, took […]
Russia, China Believe International Disputes Must Be Solved Only Within UN
Russia and China proceed from the assumption that only the United Nations can be a platform for settling international disputes, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday Russia and China proceed from the assumption that only the United Nations can be a platform for settling international disputes, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said on […]