8-26-18 Rapture Ready News
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26 Aug 2018
Iranian defense minister arrives in Damascus, showing off threat to Israel
Days after US National Security Advisor John Bolton wrapped up several days of meetings in Jerusalem, the Iranian Defense Minister paid a visit to Damascus with a large delegation. The visit is meant to show the Iran is a key ally of Damascus and any thoughts that Iran can be removed from Syria are mistaken. In recent months the US and Israel have both indicated that Iranian forces should withdraw from Syria.
Days after US National Security Advisor John Bolton wrapped up several days of meetings in Jerusalem, the Iranian Defense Minister paid a visit to Damascus with a large delegation. The visit is meant to show the Iran is a key ally of Damascus and any thoughts that Iran can be removed from Syria are mistaken. In recent months the US and Israel have both indicated that Iranian forces should withdraw from Syria.
Papal visit: Pope begs forgiveness for clerical sex abuse
Pope Francis has begged forgiveness for clerical child sex abuse and reiterated his wish to see justice served. The pontiff made the comments at the Marian shrine in Knock during the second day of an historic trip to the Republic of Ireland. He said no-one could fail to be moved by stories of those who “suffered abuse, were robbed of their innocence and left scarred by painful memories”.
Pope Francis has begged forgiveness for clerical child sex abuse and reiterated his wish to see justice served. The pontiff made the comments at the Marian shrine in Knock during the second day of an historic trip to the Republic of Ireland. He said no-one could fail to be moved by stories of those who “suffered abuse, were robbed of their innocence and left scarred by painful memories”.
Iran MPs vote to remove economy minister amid financial crisis
Iran’s parliament has voted to remove the economy minister from office as the country battles an economic crisis. Masoud Karbasian was targeted by a no-confidence vote over problems in the banking system, tax regulation and his failure to fix the economy. The move comes three weeks after Labour Minister Ali Rabiei was ousted in a similar process.
Iran’s parliament has voted to remove the economy minister from office as the country battles an economic crisis. Masoud Karbasian was targeted by a no-confidence vote over problems in the banking system, tax regulation and his failure to fix the economy. The move comes three weeks after Labour Minister Ali Rabiei was ousted in a similar process.
Former Vatican official claims Pope Francis knew of abusive ex-cardinal, calls for his resignation
A former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. said Sunday that he told Pope Francis in 2013 about allegations of sexual abuse against a prominent priest — and that Francis took no action. Now, the former official, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, is calling for Francis to step down…Vigano writes the pope did not respond to the statement, and McCarrick continued in his role as a public figure for the church.
A former Vatican ambassador to the U.S. said Sunday that he told Pope Francis in 2013 about allegations of sexual abuse against a prominent priest — and that Francis took no action. Now, the former official, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, is calling for Francis to step down…Vigano writes the pope did not respond to the statement, and McCarrick continued in his role as a public figure for the church.
Russia Warns Staged “Chemical Provocation” Coming In Syria After Bolton Cites New Intel
Russia is again warning of a new potential chemical provocation in Syria at the end of a week in which US National Security Advisor John Bolton threatened Damascus with a “very strong” military response should allegations emerge amidst the Syrian Army campaign to liberate Idlib…The mention of UK special forces and “eight containers” of chlorine suggest that Russia is claiming to possess some level of specified intelligence.
Russia is again warning of a new potential chemical provocation in Syria at the end of a week in which US National Security Advisor John Bolton threatened Damascus with a “very strong” military response should allegations emerge amidst the Syrian Army campaign to liberate Idlib…The mention of UK special forces and “eight containers” of chlorine suggest that Russia is claiming to possess some level of specified intelligence.
‘No grass’: Europe’s livestock sector stricken by drought
“Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn’t any grass,” says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France…wondering how he will feed his animals this winter. Mediterranean countries long ago adapted their farming practices to little rain, but this year it is the north of Europe confronting a widespread drought that could see farmers having to send much of their herds to slaughter due to a lack of feed.
“Our cows have been living off hay cut in June, there isn’t any grass,” says Jean-Guillaume Hannequin, a farmer in eastern France…wondering how he will feed his animals this winter. Mediterranean countries long ago adapted their farming practices to little rain, but this year it is the north of Europe confronting a widespread drought that could see farmers having to send much of their herds to slaughter due to a lack of feed.
Erekat accuses US, Israel of ‘waging war’ on Palestinians
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary General Saeb Erekat accused the US and Israel on Sunday of waging a “war against the Palestinians by financial pressure” after the Trump administration announced over the weekend that it would be cutting more than $200 million in bilateral aid to the Palestinians.
Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Secretary General Saeb Erekat accused the US and Israel on Sunday of waging a “war against the Palestinians by financial pressure” after the Trump administration announced over the weekend that it would be cutting more than $200 million in bilateral aid to the Palestinians.
North Korea newspaper blasts ‘double-dealing’ U.S. after Pompeo’s trip canceled
North Korea’s state-controlled newspaper on Sunday accused the United States of “double-dealing” and “hatching a criminal plot” against Pyongyang, after Washington abruptly canceled a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Negotiations have been all but deadlocked since U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore in June.
North Korea’s state-controlled newspaper on Sunday accused the United States of “double-dealing” and “hatching a criminal plot” against Pyongyang, after Washington abruptly canceled a visit by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Negotiations have been all but deadlocked since U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore in June.
Experts Say Eventually EVERYONE Will Get a Microchip Implant
After a company in Wisconsin fitted each of their employees a microchip and claimed they absolutely loved it, many people were adamant that nope, no way, they’d never get chipped like a dog. Some people claimed religious objections (mark of the Beast) while others feel that their privacy has been already been invaded quite enough with the advent of “smart” technology and advertising cookies on the internet.
After a company in Wisconsin fitted each of their employees a microchip and claimed they absolutely loved it, many people were adamant that nope, no way, they’d never get chipped like a dog. Some people claimed religious objections (mark of the Beast) while others feel that their privacy has been already been invaded quite enough with the advent of “smart” technology and advertising cookies on the internet.
Classic Bible tract investigated as ‘hate’ speech
The Christian Institute in the United Kingdom is lamenting that contemporary society has become so intolerant that a simple Bible tract stating pride leads to disgrace is being treated as “hate speech.”
The Christian Institute in the United Kingdom is lamenting that contemporary society has become so intolerant that a simple Bible tract stating pride leads to disgrace is being treated as “hate speech.”
High school database now includes kids’ sexuality, families’ wealth
In an effort to combat bullying, Scotland is implementing a school database that includes information about students’ sexuality, personal opinions and even their family’s wealth, the Scottish Daily Mail reports.
In an effort to combat bullying, Scotland is implementing a school database that includes information about students’ sexuality, personal opinions and even their family’s wealth, the Scottish Daily Mail reports.
Sadiq Khan’s London: Murder Rate In British Capital Hits Triple Figures
As London Mayor focuses his attention on ‘banning cars’ in the capital, the murder rate has tripled in the last eight months as knife attacks and shootings soar to an unprecedented level.
As London Mayor focuses his attention on ‘banning cars’ in the capital, the murder rate has tripled in the last eight months as knife attacks and shootings soar to an unprecedented level.
Why no outrage as the Islamic Republic of Iran sentences 12 Christians to prison for having a church in their house?An Iranian court has sentenced 12 Christians to one year in prison for holding worship meetings and evangelizing — crimes that Iran considers to be “propaganda activities.”
“Thank God This Is Happening” Russia Says Time Has Come To Ditch The Dollar
With the US unveiling a new set of sanctions against Russia on Friday, Moscow said it would definitely respond to Washington’s latest sanctions and, in particular, it is accelerating efforts to abandon the American currency in trade transactions, said Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
With the US unveiling a new set of sanctions against Russia on Friday, Moscow said it would definitely respond to Washington’s latest sanctions and, in particular, it is accelerating efforts to abandon the American currency in trade transactions, said Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov.
Hawaii: Tropical Storm Lane threatens torrential rain, flash floods, landslidesA powerful hurricane that threatened Hawaii for a week rapidly disintegrated to become a tropical storm south of Honolulu. But meteorologists warned heavy rains could still wallop the islands with flash flooding and punishing winds.
An American Jesuit in Ireland urges the church to welcome LGBT faithful
On Thursday morning, just two days before Pope Francis was set to arrive in Ireland, the Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit priest, spoke before a standing-room-only crowd at the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families.
On Thursday morning, just two days before Pope Francis was set to arrive in Ireland, the Rev. James Martin, an American Jesuit priest, spoke before a standing-room-only crowd at the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families.
South African EFF Leader Julius Malema Admits Trump Is Right – We’re Coming After White Farmers
On Wednesday President Donald Trump tweeted out his concern over the racist South Africa land and farm seizures and killings of farmers.
On Wednesday President Donald Trump tweeted out his concern over the racist South Africa land and farm seizures and killings of farmers.
AG Lisa Madigan to examine Illinois ties of priests named in Pennsylvania sex abuse reportIlinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan wants to meet with Catholic church leaders throughout the state to ensure “a complete and accurate accounting” of alleged child sex abuse by priests with local ties who were named in the Pennsylvania grand jury report.
25 Aug 2018
The Palestinian flag: Striking a nerve and possibly struck down
A nerve evidently was struck among a segment of the Israeli public when earlier this month Palestinian flags adorned the iconic Rabin Square at a protest against the Nation-State Law, which bestows quasi-constitutional status to Israel’s Jewish character but fails to reaffirm the equality of all citizens, as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and other parliamentary laws.
A nerve evidently was struck among a segment of the Israeli public when earlier this month Palestinian flags adorned the iconic Rabin Square at a protest against the Nation-State Law, which bestows quasi-constitutional status to Israel’s Jewish character but fails to reaffirm the equality of all citizens, as enshrined in the Declaration of Independence and other parliamentary laws.
Trump cuts $200 million in aid to Palestinians
The State Department has cut more than $200 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority “at the direction of the president,” the administration announced on Friday. The aid cut is the result of a review of US assistance to the Palestinian Authority ” to ensure these funds are spent in accordance with US national interests and provide value to the US taxpayer,” said a State Department spokesman.
The State Department has cut more than $200 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority “at the direction of the president,” the administration announced on Friday. The aid cut is the result of a review of US assistance to the Palestinian Authority ” to ensure these funds are spent in accordance with US national interests and provide value to the US taxpayer,” said a State Department spokesman.
German bank’s ‘antisemitism’ leads United Israel Appeal to shut account
The German branch of the Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal – the prominent Israeli public fundraising global organization to advance the security of the Jewish state – closed its account on Thursday with the Bank for Social Economy (Bank für Sozialwirtschaft) because the financial institution refuses to shut down a bank account belonging to the hardcore anti-Israel group Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East.
The German branch of the Keren Hayesod-United Israel Appeal – the prominent Israeli public fundraising global organization to advance the security of the Jewish state – closed its account on Thursday with the Bank for Social Economy (Bank für Sozialwirtschaft) because the financial institution refuses to shut down a bank account belonging to the hardcore anti-Israel group Jewish Voice for Peace in the Middle East.
North Korea visit: Trump calls off Pompeo’s trip
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be travelling to North Korea in the immediate future after Donald Trump asked him to call off a planned trip. The president tweeted that insufficient progress was being made in dismantling Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. He also suggested China was not doing enough to put pressure on North Korea – due to trade tensions with the US.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will not be travelling to North Korea in the immediate future after Donald Trump asked him to call off a planned trip. The president tweeted that insufficient progress was being made in dismantling Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. He also suggested China was not doing enough to put pressure on North Korea – due to trade tensions with the US.
Papal visit: Pope Francis begins two-day Irish visit
Pope Francis has arrived in the Republic of Ireland’s first papal visit for almost 40 years. The Pope is expected to meet some victims of clerical sex abuse later on Saturday. In a letter to the world’s 1.2bn Roman Catholics, the Pope this week condemned the “atrocities” of child abuse and clerical cover-ups. The visit coincides with the World Meeting of Families – a global Catholic gathering held every three years.
Pope Francis has arrived in the Republic of Ireland’s first papal visit for almost 40 years. The Pope is expected to meet some victims of clerical sex abuse later on Saturday. In a letter to the world’s 1.2bn Roman Catholics, the Pope this week condemned the “atrocities” of child abuse and clerical cover-ups. The visit coincides with the World Meeting of Families – a global Catholic gathering held every three years.
Venezuela migration nears ‘Mediterranean crisis point’
The UN’s migration agency says Venezuela is heading for the same refugee “crisis moment” seen in the Mediterranean in 2015. The warning comes as its neighbours try to halt the movement of people fleeing Venezuela’s economic crisis. Peru brought in stricter border regulations on Saturday – a day after a court overturned Ecuador’s attempt to strengthen its own controls.
The UN’s migration agency says Venezuela is heading for the same refugee “crisis moment” seen in the Mediterranean in 2015. The warning comes as its neighbours try to halt the movement of people fleeing Venezuela’s economic crisis. Peru brought in stricter border regulations on Saturday – a day after a court overturned Ecuador’s attempt to strengthen its own controls.
Sneak Peak: The Creepy Line
An eye-opening documentary, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it. The Creepy Line is a title taken from the words of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, when during a 2010 interview he explained Google’s code of conduct: “The Google policy on a lot of things is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it.”
An eye-opening documentary, The Creepy Line reveals the stunning degree to which society is manipulated by Google and Facebook and blows the lid off the remarkably subtle – hence powerful – manner in which they do it. The Creepy Line is a title taken from the words of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, when during a 2010 interview he explained Google’s code of conduct: “The Google policy on a lot of things is to get right up to the creepy line and not cross it.”
Wildfires and Catastrophic Flooding: Lane’s Wrath Continues in Hawaii
Even as its core was being pulled apart by strong wind shear on Friday, Hurricane Lane (demoted to a tropical storm on Friday evening) continued to trigger an array of havoc across the Hawaiian Islands. Torrential rains were spreading northward across Oahu to Maui after Lane’s outer rainbands dropped more than 30” on parts of the Big Island, where flooding was described by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center as “catastrophic”.
Even as its core was being pulled apart by strong wind shear on Friday, Hurricane Lane (demoted to a tropical storm on Friday evening) continued to trigger an array of havoc across the Hawaiian Islands. Torrential rains were spreading northward across Oahu to Maui after Lane’s outer rainbands dropped more than 30” on parts of the Big Island, where flooding was described by the Central Pacific Hurricane Center as “catastrophic”.
Turkey condemns construction in West Bank
Turkey condemned Friday Israel’s decision to approve some 1,000 housing units in the West Bank. Despite only 1,000 housing units approved, Turkey claimed in its condemnation statement that 2,000 housing units had been approved. “We harshly condemn Israel’s decision to approve 2,000 additional housing units in the Israeli-occupied West Bank,” Turkey’s Foreign Affairs statement said.
Turkey condemned Friday Israel’s decision to approve some 1,000 housing units in the West Bank. Despite only 1,000 housing units approved, Turkey claimed in its condemnation statement that 2,000 housing units had been approved. “We harshly condemn Israel’s decision to approve 2,000 additional housing units in the Israeli-occupied West Bank,” Turkey’s Foreign Affairs statement said.
1,079 Attorney-Client Calls Illegally Recorded at Orange Co. Jail; ‘Human Error’ Blamed
“Human error” is being blamed for the illegal recording of 1,079 privileged attorney-client calls at a California jail over a three-year period, beginning in 2015.
“Human error” is being blamed for the illegal recording of 1,079 privileged attorney-client calls at a California jail over a three-year period, beginning in 2015.
Republican Senate Votes to Fund Planned Parenthood and Aborted-Baby-Parts Research
The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday voted to pass an appropriations bill funding the Department of Health and Human Services that—if adopted by the House and signed by President Trump–will not only permit the continued federal funding of Planned Parenthood but will also allow the continued federal funding of scientific research that creates “humanized mice” using organs taken from aborted babies.
The Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday voted to pass an appropriations bill funding the Department of Health and Human Services that—if adopted by the House and signed by President Trump–will not only permit the continued federal funding of Planned Parenthood but will also allow the continued federal funding of scientific research that creates “humanized mice” using organs taken from aborted babies.
Bolton Confirms That the U.S. Will Defund UN Human Rights Office
National Security Advisor John Bolton on Thursday reaffirmed that the administration’s withdrawal from the U.N. Human Rights Council is being accompanied by an end to U.S. funding for the world body’s human rights office. U.S. taxpayers have long paid the largest share.
National Security Advisor John Bolton on Thursday reaffirmed that the administration’s withdrawal from the U.N. Human Rights Council is being accompanied by an end to U.S. funding for the world body’s human rights office. U.S. taxpayers have long paid the largest share.
Five Other Heinous Illegal Alien Crimes You Didn’t Hear About This Week
…Sadly, journalists working for major mainstream media outlets totally ignore many more crimes illegal aliens commit in this country. Here are just five examples from the past month.
…Sadly, journalists working for major mainstream media outlets totally ignore many more crimes illegal aliens commit in this country. Here are just five examples from the past month.
Details Of Communist Ocasio-Cortez’s Ties To George Soros Exposed
According to The Daily Caller, in an attempt to put 400 Bernie Sanders-like politicians in Congress, George Soros has propped up the political career of now infamous communist, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Ocasio-Cortez was formerly a Bernie Sanders presidential campaign organizer.
According to The Daily Caller, in an attempt to put 400 Bernie Sanders-like politicians in Congress, George Soros has propped up the political career of now infamous communist, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Ocasio-Cortez was formerly a Bernie Sanders presidential campaign organizer.
VIDEO: Republican Candidate for FL State Attorney CONFRONTED Over Her Ties To Islamic Terrorism
On Tuesday, I traveled to Fort Myers, Florida where I confronted Amira Dajani, a Republican candidate for State attorney in Florida. Dajani, otherwise known as “Amy Fox”, has a dark family history which she has been extremely reluctant to address on the campaign trail.
On Tuesday, I traveled to Fort Myers, Florida where I confronted Amira Dajani, a Republican candidate for State attorney in Florida. Dajani, otherwise known as “Amy Fox”, has a dark family history which she has been extremely reluctant to address on the campaign trail.
7.1-magnitude earthquake on border of Peru, Brazil, USGS reports
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Peru, close to its borders with Bolivia and Brazil on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has struck eastern Peru, close to its borders with Bolivia and Brazil on Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.
Farm terror attack, couple severely tortured for 5 hours, Kinkelbos
A farm attack took place at the Hopewell farm in the Kinkelbos area, Eastern Cape. There were five attackers of which two were armed who overpowered a couple.
A farm attack took place at the Hopewell farm in the Kinkelbos area, Eastern Cape. There were five attackers of which two were armed who overpowered a couple.
Amid Sex Abuse Scandal Catholic Bishops Want More Taxpayer-Funded Refugees
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) began circulating a petition to President Trump last month through its Justice for Immigrants campaign that urges him to authorize the resettlement of “at least” 75,000 refugees in the United States in FY 2019.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) began circulating a petition to President Trump last month through its Justice for Immigrants campaign that urges him to authorize the resettlement of “at least” 75,000 refugees in the United States in FY 2019.
BREAKING: Former CDC director under Obama, Tom Frieden, arrested for alleged sexual abuse of women
Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Barack Obama, has been arrested for “allegations he sexually harassed a woman in his Brooklyn apartment,” reports Fox News. Frieden turned himself in to the NYPD Special Victims Unit. According to media reports, he has been charged with “forcible touching, sexual abuse and harassment.”
Dr. Tom Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention under Barack Obama, has been arrested for “allegations he sexually harassed a woman in his Brooklyn apartment,” reports Fox News. Frieden turned himself in to the NYPD Special Victims Unit. According to media reports, he has been charged with “forcible touching, sexual abuse and harassment.”
Army General: Trump’s Military Strategy is Working, Obama’s Failed
Addressing the world’s press this week, the outgoing commander of the US forces in Afganistan revealed that Trump’s reversal of Obama’s military strategy is not only working, it is showing the most positive signs of peace in years.
Addressing the world’s press this week, the outgoing commander of the US forces in Afganistan revealed that Trump’s reversal of Obama’s military strategy is not only working, it is showing the most positive signs of peace in years.
Russell 2000 at All-Time High, Nasdaq at All-Time High, S&P 500 Reaching All-Time High, DOW Up!
Shhhh! The major market indices are way up and many are reaching their all-time highs!Today already the Nasdaq reached its all-time high
Shhhh! The major market indices are way up and many are reaching their all-time highs!Today already the Nasdaq reached its all-time high
South African Ruling Party ANC Tweets Out: White People Are Murderers
In February 2018, Julius Mulema, the racist leader of South Africa’s EFF Party, called on parliament to confiscate white-owned farms without compensation.
In February 2018, Julius Mulema, the racist leader of South Africa’s EFF Party, called on parliament to confiscate white-owned farms without compensation.
If You Want To Know Why Political Anger Is Becoming A Unifying Force, Point The Finger At Democrats
Washington D.C. is a snake pit. The people running the show are two-faced. They’re not good—and we shouldn’t be shocked when various forms of corruption are revealed. In fact, more often we’re not.
Washington D.C. is a snake pit. The people running the show are two-faced. They’re not good—and we shouldn’t be shocked when various forms of corruption are revealed. In fact, more often we’re not.
Farm terror attack, couple severely tortured for 5 hours, Kinkelbos | South Africa Today
A farm attack took place at the Hopewell farm in the Kinkelbos area, Eastern Cape. There were five attackers of which two were armed who overpowered a couple.
A farm attack took place at the Hopewell farm in the Kinkelbos area, Eastern Cape. There were five attackers of which two were armed who overpowered a couple.
Vatican: Migrants Will Teach Westerners ‘To Be A Borderless Global Family’
In the run-up to the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families, an opening session has focused on how refugees will help Westerners join a global family.
In the run-up to the Vatican-sponsored World Meeting of Families, an opening session has focused on how refugees will help Westerners join a global family.
U.S. Customs Busts 1st Illegal Alien Via New Facial-Recognition Software at D.C. Airport
On Wednesday – only the third day using its new, cutting-edge facial comparison biometric system – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) recorded their first illegal alien bust utilizing the new technology, arresting a Congolese man posing as a Frenchman.
On Wednesday – only the third day using its new, cutting-edge facial comparison biometric system – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) recorded their first illegal alien bust utilizing the new technology, arresting a Congolese man posing as a Frenchman.
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