U.S. embassy drama in Jerusalem evokes ‘end-of times’

U.S. embassy drama in Jerusalem evokes ‘end-of times’

by WorldTribune Staff, May 14, 2018 “On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves.” – Zechariah 12:3 Amid the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem on May 14, […]

‘Worst’ presidential transition ever: Report cites nice words but nasty ‘behind the scenes moves’

‘Worst’ presidential transition ever: Report cites nice words but nasty ‘behind the scenes moves’

by WorldTribune Staff, May 14, 2018 Congressional investigations into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election have also uncovered details of how Obama loyalists set out to make the presidential transition a living hell for the incoming Trump administration. Republican investigators for the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence the Senate Judiciary Committee found “a number […]

China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

China’s first domestically-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

by WorldTribune Staff, May 13, 2018 The first domestically-built aircraft carrier in China’s naval fleet began sea trials on May 13, Chinese state media said. The 65,000-tonne Type 001A aircraft carrier, which has yet to be named, left the shipyard in northeastern Dalian at 6.45 a.m., Xinhua reported. “Our country’s second aircraft carrier set sail […]

Hate: Family of ISIS members blow up selves, 3 Christian churches in Indonesia

Hate: Family of ISIS members blow up selves, 3 Christian churches in Indonesia

by WorldTribune Staff, May 14, 2018 A family of terrorists with ties to an Islamic State (ISIS) affiliate carried out bombing attacks on three Christian churches in Indonesia on May 13, killing 10 people and wounding dozens more, police said. The six terrorists, linked to the Jamaah Anshar Daulah (JAD) group, were members of one […]

Iran foreign ministry warns Europe, Zarif on emergency tour to save nuclear deal

Iran foreign ministry warns Europe, Zarif on emergency tour to save nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, May 14, 2018 In a bid to salvage its nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrew last week, Iran on May 13 issued an ultimatum to European signatories of the deal to assure Teheran’s interests are looked out for. “The Europeans have between 45 and 60 days to give the necessary guarantees to […]

Raleigh, NC native credits family for decisive win at Players Championship

Raleigh, NC native credits family for decisive win at Players Championship

by WorldTribune Staff, May 14, 2018 Webb Simpson won the Players Championship by four strokes on May 13, after dominating the field in his first PGA Tour victory in more than four years. “The Players” at the TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course is considered a major test of golf with its treacherous par-3 No. 17 “Island Green”. The […]

Leading Tunisian lawmaker argues normalized ties with Israel in nation’s interests

Leading Tunisian lawmaker argues normalized ties with Israel in nation’s interests

by WorldTribune Staff, May 13, 2018 Normalizing relations with Israel would be in Tunisia’s best interests, the head of the Liberal Tunisian Party said during a televised debate with a parliament member. Tunisia would benefit economically and in international relations if it were to normalize ties with Israel, Mounir Baator said in the debate with […]

Captured ISIS commanders were lured to Iraq by fake app messages

Captured ISIS commanders were lured to Iraq by fake app messages

by WorldTribune Staff, May 11, 2018 Four of the “Most Wanted” Islamic State (ISIS) leaders were captured after being lured to Iraq from Syria by fake messages on the Telegram app. U.S. President Donald Trump on May 10 tweeted about the capture of the terrorists, which included two of the highest-ranking ISIS commanders ever to […]

North Korean state media announce dismantlement of nuclear test site

North Korean state media announce dismantlement of nuclear test site

by WorldTribune Staff, May 13, 2018 North Korea will dismantle its nuclear test site at Punggye-ri between May 23 and 25, North Korean state-run media reported. In the early weeks following news reports in the West that North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un had agreed to denuclearization and would hold direct talks with U.S. President Donald […]

Left coast: California bill would make International Workers’ Day a paid holiday

Left coast: California bill would make International Workers’ Day a paid holiday

by WorldTribune Staff, May 13, 2018 A Democrat lawmaker has introduced a bill in the California Assembly that would replace either George Washington or Abraham Lincoln’s birthday with International Socialist Workers’ Day. The bill, introduced by Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, would allow schools to replace Washington Day and Lincoln Day with Presidents’ Day and install an “International […]