My Way News - Israel monastery defaced in apparent political act
My Way News reports: "In recent years, vandals have targeted mosques, churches, monasteries,
dovish Israeli groups and even Israeli military bases to protest what
they perceive as the Israeli government's pro-Palestinian policies in
the West Bank. Vandals call the attacks the 'price tag' for the policies
they oppose. What began as small-scale attacks against
Palestinians and their crops in the West Bank in response to
Palestinian militant attacks or Israeli measures against settlements
have since evolved into hate crimes inside Israel proper."
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Nations in Distress & Doomed Damascus
My Way News - Deadly attack in Syria renews chemical arms claim
My Way News reports: "The images showed lifeless children - wrapped in simple white cloths, their pale faces unmarked by any wound - lined up shoulder to shoulder in a vivid demonstration of an attack Wednesday in which activists say the Syrian regime killed at least 130 people with toxic gas."
My Way News reports: "The images showed lifeless children - wrapped in simple white cloths, their pale faces unmarked by any wound - lined up shoulder to shoulder in a vivid demonstration of an attack Wednesday in which activists say the Syrian regime killed at least 130 people with toxic gas."
Global Community
My Way News - Facebook aims to get the world online
My Way News reports: "Food, water and the Internet? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to get all of the world's 7 billion people online through a partnership with some of the largest mobile technology companies. He says the Web is an essential part of life, and everyone deserves to be connected, whether they live in Norway, Nicaragua or Namibia."
My Way News reports: "Food, water and the Internet? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to get all of the world's 7 billion people online through a partnership with some of the largest mobile technology companies. He says the Web is an essential part of life, and everyone deserves to be connected, whether they live in Norway, Nicaragua or Namibia."
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Covenant With Many
My Way News - Israel negotiator predicts 'dramatic decisions'
My Way News reports: "Israel will make 'dramatic decisions' to reach a final peace agreement that will end the conflict with the Palestinians, Israel's chief negotiator said Tuesday while warning that hawks inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition are making her job more difficult."
My Way News reports: "Israel will make 'dramatic decisions' to reach a final peace agreement that will end the conflict with the Palestinians, Israel's chief negotiator said Tuesday while warning that hawks inside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition are making her job more difficult."
Kings of the East
My Way News - Japan puts troops on display, says role to grow
My Way News reports: "Japan put its army on display Tuesday in an annual exercise at the foot of Mount Fuji intended to showcase the nation's ability to defend itself and to drum up support for plans to give Japanese troops a broader role at home and abroad. [...] This year's exercises involve 2,400 troops, 30 aircraft and 80 tanks and armored vehicles, which is fairly typical. They will continue for several days."
My Way News reports: "Japan put its army on display Tuesday in an annual exercise at the foot of Mount Fuji intended to showcase the nation's ability to defend itself and to drum up support for plans to give Japanese troops a broader role at home and abroad. [...] This year's exercises involve 2,400 troops, 30 aircraft and 80 tanks and armored vehicles, which is fairly typical. They will continue for several days."
Monday, August 19, 2013
Nations in Distress
My Way News - Flooding forces 20,000 Russians from their homes
My Way News reports: "The worst flooding in 120 years in Russia's Far East has already forced about 20,000 people from their homes and also made it necessary to airlift two captive brown bears to safety, the Emergency Situations Ministry said Monday."
My Way News - Death toll in China floods rises to 43:
My Way News reports: "A government news agency says the death toll in flooding in China's northeast and southeast has risen to 43 and landslides blocked a major train line."
AP - Floods cover more than half of Philippine capital
AP reports: "Flooding caused by some of the Philippines' heaviest rains on record submerged more than half the capital Tuesday, turning roads into rivers and trapping tens of thousands of people in homes and shelters. The government suspended all work except rescues and disaster response for a second day."
My Way News reports: "The worst flooding in 120 years in Russia's Far East has already forced about 20,000 people from their homes and also made it necessary to airlift two captive brown bears to safety, the Emergency Situations Ministry said Monday."
My Way News - Death toll in China floods rises to 43:
My Way News reports: "A government news agency says the death toll in flooding in China's northeast and southeast has risen to 43 and landslides blocked a major train line."
AP - Floods cover more than half of Philippine capital
AP reports: "Flooding caused by some of the Philippines' heaviest rains on record submerged more than half the capital Tuesday, turning roads into rivers and trapping tens of thousands of people in homes and shelters. The government suspended all work except rescues and disaster response for a second day."
Pestilence
My Way News - Dengue epidemic looms for Central American region
My Way News reports: "There have been 120,000 suspected cases of dengue reported across Central America so far in the season, which is roughly June to November, when the rains make it optimal for mosquito breeding. The number of cases already is about to surpass the total for all of 2012 in the seven countries from Guatemala to Panama. At least 39 people have died so far, more than the 32 for all of 2012."
My Way News reports: "There have been 120,000 suspected cases of dengue reported across Central America so far in the season, which is roughly June to November, when the rains make it optimal for mosquito breeding. The number of cases already is about to surpass the total for all of 2012 in the seven countries from Guatemala to Panama. At least 39 people have died so far, more than the 32 for all of 2012."
Saturday, August 17, 2013
Believers Persecuted
My Way News - Egypt: Islamists hit Christian churches
My Way News reports: "In the four days since security forces cleared two sit-in camps by supporters of Egypt's ousted president, Islamists have attacked dozens of Coptic churches along with homes and businesses owned by the Christian minority. [...] Nearly 40 churches have been looted and torched, while 23 others have been attacked and heavily damaged since Wednesday, when chaos erupted after Egypt's military-backed interim administration moved in to clear two camps packed with protesters calling for Morsi's reinstatement, killing scores of protesters and sparking deadly clashes nationwide."
Comment: Please join me in praying for the church in Egypt, that they will have the faith and grace to persevere in the midst of such persecution.
My Way News reports: "In the four days since security forces cleared two sit-in camps by supporters of Egypt's ousted president, Islamists have attacked dozens of Coptic churches along with homes and businesses owned by the Christian minority. [...] Nearly 40 churches have been looted and torched, while 23 others have been attacked and heavily damaged since Wednesday, when chaos erupted after Egypt's military-backed interim administration moved in to clear two camps packed with protesters calling for Morsi's reinstatement, killing scores of protesters and sparking deadly clashes nationwide."
Comment: Please join me in praying for the church in Egypt, that they will have the faith and grace to persevere in the midst of such persecution.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Nations in Distress
My Way News - Egypt street battles leave at least 82 dead
My Way News reports: "Egypt's capital descended into chaos Friday as vigilantes at neighborhood checkpoints battled Muslim Brotherhood-led protesters denouncing the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and a deadly crackdown. The fiercest street clashes Cairo has seen in more than two years of turmoil left at least 82 people dead, including 10 policemen."
My Way News - Beirut bomb ups fear of fallout from Syria war
My Way News reports: "Hezbollah's leader blamed Sunni extremists Friday for a car bombing that killed 22 people in a Shiite neighborhood south of Beirut, heightening fears that Lebanon will be dragged further into sectarian fallout from the war in neighboring Syria."
My Way News - Bombings around Iraq's capital kill 7 people
My Way News reports: "Officials in Iraq say two bombings around the capital, Baghdad, have killed seven people. [...] Violence has been rising across Iraq since a deadly crackdown by government forces on a Sunni protest camp in April."
My Way News reports: "Egypt's capital descended into chaos Friday as vigilantes at neighborhood checkpoints battled Muslim Brotherhood-led protesters denouncing the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and a deadly crackdown. The fiercest street clashes Cairo has seen in more than two years of turmoil left at least 82 people dead, including 10 policemen."
My Way News - Beirut bomb ups fear of fallout from Syria war
My Way News reports: "Hezbollah's leader blamed Sunni extremists Friday for a car bombing that killed 22 people in a Shiite neighborhood south of Beirut, heightening fears that Lebanon will be dragged further into sectarian fallout from the war in neighboring Syria."
My Way News - Bombings around Iraq's capital kill 7 people
My Way News reports: "Officials in Iraq say two bombings around the capital, Baghdad, have killed seven people. [...] Violence has been rising across Iraq since a deadly crackdown by government forces on a Sunni protest camp in April."
Rumors of War
My Way News - Pakistan says Indian troops wounded 6 civilians
My Way News reports: "The Pakistani military on Friday accused Indian troops of firing across the disputed Kashmir border and wounding six civilians, the latest in a series of alleged attacks that have sparked tension between the nuclear-armed rivals."
My Way News reports: "The Pakistani military on Friday accused Indian troops of firing across the disputed Kashmir border and wounding six civilians, the latest in a series of alleged attacks that have sparked tension between the nuclear-armed rivals."
Earthquakes
My Way News - Quakes shake central New Zealand, damaging homes
My Way News reports: "Strong earthquakes shook central New Zealand on Friday, damaging homes and roads and sending office workers scrambling for cover in the capital. No serious injuries were reported. A magnitude-6.5 temblor struck just after 2:30 p.m. near the small South Island town of Seddon, and at least six aftershocks were 5.0 magnitude or stronger."
My Way News - Earthquake shakes Mexican capital
My Way News reports: "A moderate earthquake shook Mexico's capital Friday but caused no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake in the Pacific Coast state of Guerrero had a preliminary magnitude of 5.4. The southern state's government said it had initiated security protocols but did not immediately report damage or injuries."
My Way News reports: "Strong earthquakes shook central New Zealand on Friday, damaging homes and roads and sending office workers scrambling for cover in the capital. No serious injuries were reported. A magnitude-6.5 temblor struck just after 2:30 p.m. near the small South Island town of Seddon, and at least six aftershocks were 5.0 magnitude or stronger."
My Way News - Earthquake shakes Mexican capital
My Way News reports: "A moderate earthquake shook Mexico's capital Friday but caused no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake in the Pacific Coast state of Guerrero had a preliminary magnitude of 5.4. The southern state's government said it had initiated security protocols but did not immediately report damage or injuries."
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Persecution
My Way News - Death toll soars to 638 in Egypt violence
My Way News reports: "Weeping relatives in search of loved ones uncovered the faces of the bloodied, unclaimed dead in a Cairo mosque near the smoldering epicenter of support for ousted President Mohammed Morsi, as the death toll soared past 600 Thursday from Egypt's deadliest day since the Arab Spring began. [...] Violence spread Thursday, with government buildings set afire near the pyramids, policemen gunned down and scores of Christian churches attacked."
My Way News reports: "Weeping relatives in search of loved ones uncovered the faces of the bloodied, unclaimed dead in a Cairo mosque near the smoldering epicenter of support for ousted President Mohammed Morsi, as the death toll soared past 600 Thursday from Egypt's deadliest day since the Arab Spring began. [...] Violence spread Thursday, with government buildings set afire near the pyramids, policemen gunned down and scores of Christian churches attacked."
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Nations in Distress
My Way News - Hundreds reported killed as Egypt smashes protests
My Way News reports: "In Egypt's bloodiest day since the Arab Spring began, riot police Wednesday smashed two protest camps of supporters of the deposed Islamist president, touching off street violence that officials said killed nearly 300 people and forced the military-backed interim leaders to impose a state of emergency and curfew."
My Way News reports: "In Egypt's bloodiest day since the Arab Spring began, riot police Wednesday smashed two protest camps of supporters of the deposed Islamist president, touching off street violence that officials said killed nearly 300 people and forced the military-backed interim leaders to impose a state of emergency and curfew."
Covenant With Many
My Way News - Israelis, Palestinians kick off peace talks
My Way News reports: "With tensions high and expectations low, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators kicked off their first substantive round of peace talks in nearly five years, huddling together at an undisclosed location Wednesday in search of an end to decades of conflict."
My Way News reports: "With tensions high and expectations low, Israeli and Palestinian negotiators kicked off their first substantive round of peace talks in nearly five years, huddling together at an undisclosed location Wednesday in search of an end to decades of conflict."
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Covenant With Many
My Way News - Even worse odds than in 2008 for Mideast deal
My Way News reports: "The same negotiators, the same issues, a familiar venue: The sense of deja vu is overwhelming as Israelis and Palestinians start Wednesday on their third attempt in 13 years to draw a border between them. [...] The talks come after months of prodding by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who made six visits to the region since taking office in his bid to bring together Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."
My Way News reports: "The same negotiators, the same issues, a familiar venue: The sense of deja vu is overwhelming as Israelis and Palestinians start Wednesday on their third attempt in 13 years to draw a border between them. [...] The talks come after months of prodding by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who made six visits to the region since taking office in his bid to bring together Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."
Jerusalem Security
My Way News - Israel army shoots down rocket near Egypt border
My Way News reports: "The Israeli military on Tuesday shot down a rocket launched from neighboring Egypt toward a popular Red Sea resort, and an al-Qaida-linked militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, fueling concerns that jihadist groups are trying to disrupt the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. It was the first time that Israel has deployed its 'Iron Dome' rocket defense system in Eilat, a normally placid resort near Egypt's Sinai peninsula that is popular with Israeli and European tourists. [...] Two militant websites posted a statement by an al-Qaida-linked group claiming responsibility for Tuesday's attack."
My Way News reports: "The Israeli military on Tuesday shot down a rocket launched from neighboring Egypt toward a popular Red Sea resort, and an al-Qaida-linked militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, fueling concerns that jihadist groups are trying to disrupt the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty. It was the first time that Israel has deployed its 'Iron Dome' rocket defense system in Eilat, a normally placid resort near Egypt's Sinai peninsula that is popular with Israeli and European tourists. [...] Two militant websites posted a statement by an al-Qaida-linked group claiming responsibility for Tuesday's attack."
Monday, August 12, 2013
Kings of the East
My Way News - India unveils home-built aircraft carrier
My Way News reports: "India has launched its first home-built aircraft carrier, marking another milestone in its efforts to bolster its maritime presence [...] India has steadily built up its naval capabilities in recent years, spurred by its rivalry with neighboring China. On Saturday, India activated an atomic reactor for an indigenously built nuclear submarine."
My Way News reports: "India has launched its first home-built aircraft carrier, marking another milestone in its efforts to bolster its maritime presence [...] India has steadily built up its naval capabilities in recent years, spurred by its rivalry with neighboring China. On Saturday, India activated an atomic reactor for an indigenously built nuclear submarine."
Pestilence
My Way News - Experts find 1st hint MERS may be infecting camels
My Way News reports: "MERS is part of a family of coronaviruses that can cause the common cold as well as SARS, which sparked a global outbreak in 2003. Saudi Arabia health officials, in a letter this week to the New England Journal of Medicine, documented seven new infections of MERS in health workers, including some mild cases. [...] MERS can cause symptoms including fever, cough, breathing problems, pneumonia and kidney failure. There is no known treatment or cure."
My Way News reports: "MERS is part of a family of coronaviruses that can cause the common cold as well as SARS, which sparked a global outbreak in 2003. Saudi Arabia health officials, in a letter this week to the New England Journal of Medicine, documented seven new infections of MERS in health workers, including some mild cases. [...] MERS can cause symptoms including fever, cough, breathing problems, pneumonia and kidney failure. There is no known treatment or cure."
Friday, August 09, 2013
Jerusalem Security
My Way News - Officials: Israeli drone strike kills 5 in Egypt
My Way News reports: "An Israeli drone strike killed five suspected Islamic militants and destroyed a rocket launcher in Egypt's largely lawless Sinai Peninsula on Friday, two senior Egyptian security officials said, describing a rare Israeli operation carried out in its Arab neighbor's territory. [...] Egypt's official MENA news agency said an explosion destroyed a rocket launcher set up near the border to launch attacks against Israel, and at least five Islamic militants were killed."
Comment: It's a welcome development to see Israel and Egypt cooperating again on security matters even if Egypt is reluctant to talk about it. Their interests in the Sinai coincide, so I would expect this to continue, unless, of course, the Islamists return to power.
My Way News reports: "An Israeli drone strike killed five suspected Islamic militants and destroyed a rocket launcher in Egypt's largely lawless Sinai Peninsula on Friday, two senior Egyptian security officials said, describing a rare Israeli operation carried out in its Arab neighbor's territory. [...] Egypt's official MENA news agency said an explosion destroyed a rocket launcher set up near the border to launch attacks against Israel, and at least five Islamic militants were killed."
Comment: It's a welcome development to see Israel and Egypt cooperating again on security matters even if Egypt is reluctant to talk about it. Their interests in the Sinai coincide, so I would expect this to continue, unless, of course, the Islamists return to power.
Nations in Distress
My Way News - Clashes at rallies backing ousted Egypt president
My Way News reports: "Tens of thousands of supporters of Egypt's ousted president marched Friday on the streets of Cairo and across the country, leading to clashes with opponents and security forces that injured dozens."
My Way News reports: "Tens of thousands of supporters of Egypt's ousted president marched Friday on the streets of Cairo and across the country, leading to clashes with opponents and security forces that injured dozens."
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