Around two-thirds of Germans feel antisemitic attitudes have increased in Germany, while more than a quarter holds some sort of antisemitic belief, according to a study.

Israel & Middle East

How Iran Imposes Strict Adherence to Islamic Law with Severe, Inhuman Punishment

When news broke last month that Iran officials had cut the fingers of one of their citizens after being found guilty of theft, it served as a grim reminder that the regime is built on a heavy-handed and repressive apparatus that enforces strict adherence to Islamic law.

Distress of Nations

Franklin Graham: Does it feel like the World is Spinning out of Control?

Rev. Franklin Graham recently took to Facebook to encourage those who are watching the world falling farther and farther into chaos and civil unrest...

Distress of Nations

Police Probe Suspected Irish People-Smuggling Ring after 39 Migrants are Found Frozen to Death

Police are investigating a suspected Irish people-smuggling ring after 39 migrants were found frozen to death in the back of a refrigerated lorry.

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu: Iran emboldened by lack of response to its attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Iran was emboldened by the lack of a response to a series of attacks in the Middle East attributed to the Islamic Republic.

Abortion

Major Family Planning Groups Reveal how they use Crises to Push Abortion in Poor Nations

Several major family planning groups recently revealed how they are working to integrate abortion into their humanitarian work. The groups were quite open about this at an event hosted by the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C.

Russia

Russia Voices Complaint Over US Presence East of the Euphrates

Russia’s defense ministry voices complaints over US presence in eastern Syria, claiming it is related to protecting oil smugglers rather than for security purposes; Russia’s defense ministry refers to US presence as ‘international state banditry.

Distress of Nations

At least 40 Killed Friday as Fresh Anti-Government Protests Engulf Iraq

At least 27 protesters were killed in Iraq on Friday when security forces used tear gas and an Iranian-backed militia opened fire to try to quell renewed demonstrations against corruption and economic hardship, security sources said.

Asia

‘War Against the Faithful’: Chinese Gov’t Tears Down Church Building as Christians Worship

In the latest blatant attack against the church-at-large in communist China, Chinese government authorities tore down a megachurch's building in the Funan, Anhui region, starting the demolition while the congregation was worshipping. The church's pastors were also arrested and detained.

Christian Persecution

Iranian Pastor and eight others Sentenced to five Years in Prison for holding Church Service

Matthias Haghnejad, leader of the Iranian church, and eight other members have been sentenced to five years in prison after a short trial alongside eight more.

Distress of Nations

Berlin Urges ‘Restraint’ after Turkish-Kurdish Clashes in Germany

German authorities on Tuesday appealed to its Turkish and Kurdish communities to avoid echoing the Middle Eastern conflict, after clashes between the two groups over Ankara’s offensive in northeastern Syria.

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitic Yom Kippur shooter is Arrested after Killing two; failing to enter German Synagogue

A gunman at a German synagogue ranted about feminism, immigration and the Holocaust before he shot two people dead in a live-streamed rampage on Judaism's holiest day today.

Top Story

US to send 1,800 troops, dozens of fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid Iran tensions

Roughly 1,800 U.S. service members, as well as several dozen fighter jets and other air defense implements, will be sent to Saudi Arabia to help protect the Kingdom amid heightened tensions with Iran, the Pentagon announced Friday.

Israel & Middle East

Drones Attack Iranian-Backed Militia Inside of Syria

Three drones spotted prior to the attack near Al-Bukamal; Militia in this region of Syria have been targeted multiple times in recent months; Blame is being shifted to Israel and Saudi Arabia; Source: Saudi fighter jets have been spotted along with other fighter jets that have attacked facilities and positions belonging to Iranian militias.

Israel & Middle East

Pompeo: Israel has the Right to act in Syria, U.S. will stop Iran

Secretary of State defends ceasefire deal with Turkey. Says it will save lives. US will work to stop Iranian arm transfers.

Distress of Nations

Violence Escalates in Barcelona After 500,000 Separatists Rally

Heavy clashes erupted again on the sidelines of the Barcelona march, which drew more than half a million protesters.

Israel & Middle East

REPORT: Turkey Uses White Phosphorus in the alleged ‘Safe Zone’ in Syria

In the last 24 hours British expert sees more evidence of civilians and children with chemical burns then in any stage of the Syrian civil war.

Distress of Nations

Lebanon PM sets Deadline to Resolve Crisis as Violent Protests Rage

The government scrapped a controversial plan to tax popular messaging app Whatsapp after nationwide protests.

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism: Tunisia’s President Elect says Normalization with ‘Zionist Entity’ is Treachery

"This is my view on the Zionist entity and it will not change... We are in a situation of war with Zionism, and normalization is treachery."

Berean Review

Amir Tsarfati: Middle East Update and Pleading with the Churches in Brazil

Amir Tsarfati presents a special update from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he introduces Bruno Rafael, who brought Amir to Brazil to share the incredible message of the urgency of the times and the seasons to the Brazilian People.

Asia

Chinese President Xi Jinping Warns Of ‘Crushed Bodies’ If Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement Spreads

Chinese president Xi Jinping warned his countrymen that they will experience the full weight of China’s might if they attempt to fracture the Chinese Communist state; it "will end in crushed bodies and shattered bones."

Asia

At Least 2 dead, Millions Ordered to Evacuate as Typhoon Hagibis Slams into Japan

Powerful Typhoon Hagibis slammed into Japan on Saturday, killing at least two people and prompting authorities to issue their highest level of disaster warning over "unprecedented" downpours that caused flooding and landslides.

Top Story

Sarah Sanders: Syria Situation is ‘Sad Tragedy’ but Trump made the Right Decision

President Trump's heavily-criticized decision to pull U.S. troops from their positions at the Syrian border was the 'right thing" to do ahead of Turkey's invasion, former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Thursday.

Israel & Middle East

Iran Oil Tanker Hit by Two Missiles off Saudi Coast

Two missiles caused an explosion on an Iranian oil tanker, originally said to be a terrorist attack.

Asia

Christian Parents in Pakistan Give Children Islamic Names to Avoid Targeting

A bishop in Pakistan has said that Christian parents in the country are resorting to giving their children Islamic names to protect them from bullying and abuse at school.

Christian Persecution

“World Take Note!” – Genocide Of Christians In Nigeria Escalates

Muhammadu Buhari, the Muslim president of Nigeria - who reached that position in part thanks to former US President Barack H. Obama - continues to fuel the "genocide" of Christians in his nation, according to Nigerian Christian leaders.

Distress of Nations

Sweden: Around 90 Per Cent of 2015 Migrants with Residency Status Are Unemployed

Of the 40,019 migrants with permanent residency status who are eligible to work, only 4,574 of them support themselves independently through working, according to Statistics Sweden’s integration database for health insurance and labour market studies (LISA).

Anti-Semitism

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