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MIDDLE EAST

How the Houthis Are Helping Iran Turn Saudi Arabia into a Pressure Point

The Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia are about more than Yemen.

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AFRICA

Sudan’s Famine Risk Worsened by Conflict, Drought and Funding Shortages

Conflict and drought are worsening food insecurity across parts of Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions, a global food crisis monitor warned on Monday.

There is a “deteriorating humanitarian situation” across greater Darfur and Kordofan, including areas identified as at risk of famine, as well as other locations, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, or IPC.

Severe drought linked to El Nino is affecting more than half of Sudan, causing localized crop failures and depriving households of food and income, it said.

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RELIGION

Aliens and the Bible?

Many wonder what recent UFO disclosures mean for religious belief. Here’s how to cut through the confusion.

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EUROPE

Ukraine Claims to Have Taken Out More Than Half of Russia’s Oil Refining Capacity

Ukraine says its long-range strikes have neutralized more than half of Russia’s oil refining capacity, hampering Moscow’s ability to supply its forces during its 4 1/2-year-old invasion.

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INTERNATIONAL

What Will the Next Leader of the UN Need to Get the Job Done in an Increasingly Complex World?

On January 1, the next United Nations secretary-general will take over an aging organization still controlled by World War II powers. What will the world need from that person?

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HOLIDAYS

What Does God Think of Halloween?

It is more than candy and costumes. See how the Bible measures this popular holiday.

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ANALYSIS

‘What Is Truth?’

Finding Facts amid Fiction

Fake news. Political bias. Relative truth. The media landscape is more confusing than ever.

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HEALTH ISSUES

UN Health Agency Wants More Details from Russia on Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case

A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it does not know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global concerns about suspected pneumonic plague.

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SOCIETY & LIFESTYLES

What Does the Bible Say About Marijuana?

Examining God’s Word makes clear whether He approves of using this popular drug.

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AFRICA

As Iran War Smolders, Shunned Eritrea Looks to Come in from the Cold

This small country of fewer than 4 million people has acquired new geopolitical significance during the Iran war, owing to its 1,000 kilometer coastline along the Red Sea shipping route between the Mediterranean and Asia.

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AMERICAS

Violence Has Displaced Members of More Than Half a Million Mexican Households in Past 5 Years

Violence has forcibly displaced people from more than half a million households across Mexico in the past five years, according to figures released by Mexico’s national statistics agency, the first numbers that speak to the depth of what many have described as an invisible internal displacement crisis.

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MEDIA

Why Christians Must Watch the News

Everyone can become sick of the news. Here’s why we should keep watching anyway.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Teach Your Children to Be Active

A leading pediatric organization recently released its first new guidance on recess in 13 years, and its message is clear: Recess needs to be protected.

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EDUCATION

Family Interest in Education Falls as Test Scores Drop

Results show average scores in math, reading and science are all at their lowest point in PISA history among highly developed economies.

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GEOPOLITICS

U.S. Removes Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List

America has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, lifting what Damascus says was the last major impediment to investing in the country.

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RELIGION

How to Keep the Sabbath

The Bible reveals how to turn the idea of a day of rest into a practical part of your life.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

U.S. Acknowledges for the First Time that It Has Deployed Weapons in Space

The U.S. has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes.

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EUROPE

Some Russians Are Fleeing Abroad, Citing Draft Fears and a Loss of Freedom

A number of Russians are contemplating a move amid recent Ukrainian drone attacks inside Russia and rumors of a coming mobilization of troops for the 4 1/2-year-old war.