by Norbert Link

In this special issue, we report on the events in and surrounding the state of Israel, pertaining to the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem and the violence in Gaza, as well as the worldwide reactions to these events. In this context, please view our new StandingWatch program, “Netanyahu’s Announcement of a Third Temple?”

We also focus on Europe’s response to President Trump’s withdrawal from the Iran deal and the perceived need for Europe to unify as soon as possible.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with reporting on President Trump’s decision to withdraw the USA from the Iran deal and impose serious sanctions on Iran and potentially other countries, and the negative reaction of especially the EU, causing further alienation between the two power blocs. Please view our new StandingWatch program, “Iran Deal Gone… Europe furious with USA.”

We address America’s contemplated move of its embassy to Jerusalem and publish interesting reports on Emmanuel Macron (France) and Martin Schulz (Germany).

We speak on the furor caused by inconsistent comments and revelations by President Trump and his new personal attorney, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.

We conclude with articles on cloning and the natural disaster in Hawaii.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin reporting on Angela Merkel’s meeting with Donald Trump in Washington and bring you some analysis as to who was clearly in charge and the broken relationship between the EU and the USA; and we publish articles which propose a stronger EU under German and French leadership and a core nucleus of some European countries. We also quote from an article stating that former German Chancellor candidate Martin Schulz “is back.” In this context, please view our most recent StandingWatch program, titled, “Merkel vs. Trump… No Love Lost.”

We report on America’s new ambassador in Germany and the requirement in Bavaria to hang crosses in all state government buildings.

Focusing on Israel, we report on the miracle of the 70 year existence of the Jewish state (please view our StandingWatch program in this regard, titled, “The Miraculous 70 Years Existence of the state of Israel… What’s Next?”) and point out that Israel is generally hit with a large earthquake every 70 years, which is overdue.

We quote from an article showing that the two temples clearly stood on the Temple Mount (please view our StandingWatch program, “A Third Temple prior to Christ’s Return”); address anti-Semitism in Germany; and focus on a growing military escalation between Israel and Iran. We also show again the frightening ignorance of many Americans with respect to the Holocaust and concentration camps, such as Auschwitz.

We continue with reporting on the shameful conduct of British doctors and the court system regarding the death of Baby Alfie and left-liberal California’s contemplated attacks on homeschooling [which have failed for the time being] and those opposing homosexuality and transgenderism (In this context, read our free booklet, “God’s Teachings on Sexual Relationships”).

We conclude with an insightful article confirming the existence of the biblical fountains of the deep at the time of Noah; and point out the nonsense of the flat earth conspiracies.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with the landslide election victory of right wing Victor Orban as Hungary’s Prime Minister, adding to concerns of far right views and anti-Semitism all over Europe.

We continue with the ongoing strained relationship between Turkey and Israel and undeniable preparations for the building of the third temple and Jewish worship services on the Temple Mount.

We address Pope Francis’ denial of the existence of hell and the immortality of the soul, infuriating many “Christians” (while the Vatican is again childishly scrambling to defuse Francis’ statements). Please view in this context our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Pope Francis and Hell–Closer to the Truth?” 

We quote from a remarkable German article taking the position that the world is preparing for the next war (since that is what people want); and report on America’s new tax law which proves to be a mess.

We focus on President Trump’s economic policy, which is perceived to pose a real threat to Germany and Europe; and discuss the volatile situation in Syria.

We speak on the US Presidency being under siege by the FBI; and conclude with articles on Britain pertaining to Brexit and the Commonwealth.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with articles pertaining to Russia and Vladimir Putin’s “election victory” (please view in this regard our new StandingWatch program, “Russia’s and China’s Dangerous Dictatorships,”); address cyber-attacks and their potentially devastating effects; and quote an article speaking on Britain’s lost senses (while we recognize that this is also true for many other countries, including European nations and the USA). We also address German and European reactions to contemplated American tariffs on trade, which have been postponed for now, while China is being hit hard; speak on the new “rotten” US budget deal; and report on America’s new National Security Advisor.

We focus on China’s warning to the world; report on Israel’s admission of having destroyed a nuclear reactor in Syria; and point out the growing worldwide interest in a Third Temple in Jerusalem and the planned reenactment of the sacrifice of a Passover lamb.

We conclude with articles on some of Pope Francis’ wrong and unbiblical beliefs, as well as the growing opposition of Catholic priests.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

We begin with the surprising firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson by President Trump, and note that Gina Haspel, Mr. Trump’s newly named director for the CIA, faces a possible arrest warrant in Germany; report on the growing tensions between Britain and Russia following Russia’s suspected involvement in an assassination attempt in Salisbury.

Angela Merkel is elected to fourth term as German chancellor; Putin blames Jews and minorities for U.S. elections meddling, while France refuses to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

We report on growing division between liberal and conservative factions around Pope Francis; note the powerful influence over the EU of  Cardinal Reinhard Marx; and conclude with a Canadian judge’s ruling for religious freedom.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

We begin highlighting the international turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s announced intention to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum; report on crucial decisions for a German government and the less than conclusive elections in Italy.

We note the emerging role of PESCO as Europe builds its military; report on the Trump administration’s lawsuit against California; cite the comparison of President Trump to Cyrus; present yet another report involving gay priests in the Catholic Church—and conclude with Stephen Hawking’s confusing explanation about “nothing.”

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

In this issue, we begin with addressing the ongoing conflict with North Korea which is far from over and which might very soon reach a boiling point with terrible consequences; report on America’s surprising announcement to [sort of] move its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of Israel’s founding on May 14 and with Nakba, the mass migration of some 700,000 Palestinians.

We continue with reporting on turmoil in the White House and the proposal of trained armed teachers in schools, which has met with strong resistance from America’s teachers’ unions and others; point out the willingness of many companies to finally cut ties with the NRA; address the question as to what the Second Amendment actually DOES and DOES NOT say; and explain why there is so little gun violence in Israel.

Focusing on worldwide terrorism, we show that ISIS is far from being defeated and that the infiltration of terrorists is a legitimate concern, which needs to be addressed—but we also show the problems with the way in which some want to address it—including controversial demonization and hypocritical and impractical, if not illegal, immigration proposals.

We focus on a possible trade war and an interesting rising star in Angela Merkel’s cabinet; and discuss the rise of fascism in Italy.

We conclude with an article about increasing demonic possession in Italy and elsewhere; as well as with an update on the despicable situation regarding the court-ordered loss of custody by parents of a transgender child. In this regard, please view our new StandingWatch program, “Sexual Relationships—Everything Goes?” We also published a new StandingWatch program this week, titled, “Was Billy Graham Wrong about Everything?” 

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with the explosive sessions in Munich, Germany, during the International Security Conference; continue with the European and German realization that in light of American unreliability, more must be done to achieve their goal of a European army; focus on new scandals in Germany; Europe’s attempts to re-write history; the deteriorating relationship between Israel and Poland; and the UK’s schizophrenic approach regarding Brexit; and we speak on Israel’s warning to attack Iran; flagrant war crimes in Syria; and the real possibility of a nuclear war by accident.

We continue with the diverse reactions to the American indictment of 13 Russians and Russian companies in connection with the 2016 US election; and focus on the aftermath of the school shooting in Florida, while especially addressing the thorny and politically inconvenient issue of gun control. In this regard, please view our new StandingWatch program, titled, “Will Horrific Mass Shootings Ever Stop?” 

We also speak on the despicable practice of tabloids to buy “stories” in order to bury them, and address the death of Billy Graham.

We conclude with reports on Yellowstone’s supervolcano; earthquakes in Mexico and Wales; sexual travesties which were committed by aid workers in Africa and Haiti; the loss of parental custody over a dispute regarding their teenage daughter who wants to be a boy; a new law in Switzerland prohibiting the cruel treatment of lobsters; and the “creation” of the first interspecies sheep-human chimera.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.

by Norbert Link

We begin with explosive developments in Germany and discuss the ongoing public dissatisfaction with the current and proposed new government, while also addressing the uncertain and perhaps somewhat surprising future of Martin Schulz and Angela Merkel. (Also note this week’s Editorial on the developments in Germany, as well as our new StandingWatch program, “Germany’s Dirty Politics.”  The program was also published in the German language, titled, “Deutschlands Schmutzige Politik.” ).

We continue with the short temporary shutdown of the US government; an agreed-upon budget pact of $400 billion; and President Trump’s proposed controversial $4 trillion budget for 2019; Dow Jones’ unprecedented rollercoaster ride; the sure expectation of a very bad recession within perhaps three years; the interesting perception that President Trump does not understand economics, combined with one of his proposals which seems to be dead on arrival; another court ruling blocking the implementation of his decision on DACA; his politically risky refusal to release the Democratic response to a Republican memo charging the FBI and others with wrongdoing; and his stance on domestic violence in the light of continued allegations against him of harassment and improper sexual conduct.

We address the horrific mass shooting in Florida; the volatile escalation of the situation in Syria, as it pertains to Israel and Iran as well as the USA, Turkey and the Kurds; and the interesting recommendation that in light of America’s total absence in the Syrian issue, Europe and especially Germany should intervene to avoid the outbreak of a terrible third war in the region. We conclude with Israel’s strong position to ignore America’s stance if it conflicts with Israel’s interests; and America’s concern regarding the European Joint Defense Agreement; as well as a shocking article about Poland.

Throughout this section, we have underlined pertinent statements in the quoted articles, for the convenience and quick overview of the reader.