Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – 16 October 2020

posted in: News, Weekly Update

Greetings from Tyler, The good news is that we observed the Feast of Tabernacles at all planned locations, save California, which apparently is still in “lockdown,” per the all-knowing governor’s orders.  Services were still held on the Holy Days at … Read More

Colorado fires grow by thousands of acres overnight

Two Colorado wildfires — one of which is the largest in the state’s history — grew by thousands of acres Friday. Image via Denver Fire Department/Twitter Oct. 17 (UPI) — Two Colorado wildfires — one of which is the largest in … Read More

Business groups demand Brexit deal compromise

Concern grows over no-deal. Signatory: SWA chief Karen Betts (pic: Terry Murden) Businesses from across the economy are demanding the Prime Minister shows leadership and secures a Brexit deal. The CBI and 71 trade associations and professional bodies say that … Read More

Opinion | Israel’s Supreme Leader Points to the Target, and the Trigger Will Be Pulled Soon

posted in: Israel, News

Pro-Netanyahu protests in Holon, with the sign reading ‘leftists are traitors’, October 17, 2020.Credit: Tomer Appelbaum My conscience has been tormenting me lately for not saying what is weighing on my mind so that afterward, I won’t have to berate … Read More

Future of border wall about to be handed over to voters

In Yuma, a plaque with the name of Donald Trump commemorates the 100th mile of the new border wall. Joe Biden has said he will stop construction but has not said he would tear it down. When voters cast their … Read More

Despite COVID-19, new wave of Venezuelan migrants heads to Colombia

posted in: News, World News

SAN CRISTOBAL, Venezuela (Reuters) – Yaidis Colmenares’ tired and gaunt face leaves little need for explanation as to why the desperate Venezuelan mother of three is fleeing her native country for Colombia. The 37-year-old weighs 19 kilos (42 pounds) less … Read More

The World Needs a New Refugee Convention

For 30 years, right-wing parties and nativist leaders have whittled away refugees’ rights. In the wake of a global pandemic, seeking asylum will be nearly impossible unless the international community revises and modernizes its approach to people fleeing war. Rohingya … Read More

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