Sisi: If Jews return to Egypt, We’ll build synagogues

posted in: Middle East, News

“President Sisi spoke fondly not only of Egypt’s past vibrant Jewish community, but also said that should there be a resurgence of the Jewish community in Egypt.” If Jews are interested in establishing a Jewish community in Egypt, the government … Read More

As El Paso region sees surge in migrant crossings, nonprofit groups’ support services feel the strain

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. — The statue of Mount Cristo Rey standing over this small border community is the site of an annual pilgrimage near the Texas-New Mexico state lines, where tens of thousands gather each October to celebrate their Catholic … Read More

Will Netanyahu petition block AG plan to indict?

posted in: Israel, News

Decision could decisively impact election; Case 2000 still unclear. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu listens to Avichai Mandelblit. (photo credit: ABIR SULTAN/POOL/VIA REUTERS) Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit is expected to announce his intent to indict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for bribery … Read More

Column: A disgraceful display of excuses by Pope Francis

posted in: Breaking News, News

Pope Francis arrives during the opening of a global child protection summit day 2 for reflections on the sex abuse crisis within the Catholic Church, at the Vatican, 21 February 2019.ANSA/GIUSEPPE LAMI Washington Pope Francis’ closing address to the Vatican … Read More

Christian persecution not just happening overseas — many in US targeted for their faith, too

Stock photo When it comes to religious persecution, it’s easy to think that it’s an issue far away from home. As Americans, we take for granted many freedoms that are still contested in other areas of the world. Our founding fathers … Read More

The Syrian conflict at the brink of a turning point

posted in: Middle East, News

Even with only 200 American troops in Syria, the United States maintains its management role in the conflict. Vehicles belonging to the US-backed coalition drive down a road in Syria’s northern Deir Ez-Zor province, February 21. (AFP) US President Donald … Read More

Brexit: UK Parliament to decide between ‘no deal’ and delay

posted in: European Union, News

UK lawmakers have voiced their support for a three-step plan that could allow them to delay the UK’s departure from the EU. MPs rejected an alternative plan that had been proposed by the opposition Labour Party. UK lawmakers have backed … Read More

U.S. House passes bill rejecting Trump’s border wall emergency

WASHINGTON In a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, the House of Representatives on Tuesday brushed aside veto threats and passed legislation to terminate the emergency he declared at the U.S.-Mexico border in order to build a wall there. By … Read More

Zero chance Kim Jong Un will denuclearize: CFR’s Richard Haass

posted in: News, United States

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un won’t denuclearize: Richard Haass Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass discusses why he feels that President Trump won’t be able to convince North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to give up his nukes. Denuclearization … Read More

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