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In a recent survey of about 50,000 Iranians over the age of 20, a Netherlands-based secular research group found that 1.5% of respondents identified as Christian. Then applied across Iran’s population of more than 80 million, researchers say the number of Christians in Iran is “without doubt in the order of magnitude of several hundreds of thousands and growing beyond … Read More

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said, the UK has reached “a perilous turning point” as he set out a raft of new coronavirus restrictions for England which could last for up to six months. He also warned “significantly greater restrictions” could come if necessary. Speaking in the House of Common, the prime minister told MPs: “We always knew that while … Read More

As the U.S. has risen over 200,000 coronavirus deaths and new cases keep rising, some US top health experts are warning that the country could be headed into dangerous territory in the fall. Peter Hotez, the co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, said, “We may be in for a very apocalyptic fall, I’m sorry to say.” … Read More

The U.S. had reported over 200,000 confirmed Covid-19 deaths from the coronavirus pandemic pestilence, more than any other country in the world, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. Coronavirus deaths have now outpaced the number of American soldiers lost during World War I and the Vietnam War combined, according to the Census Bureau. The U.S., which accounts for roughly … Read More

Now, after storms in the Atlantic this year have formed at a faster pace than ever before, forecasters are out of traditional options. The National Hurricane Center — for only the second time ever — has resorted to using the Greek alphabet this hurricane season after running out of traditional names in a year that continues to smash records. The Greek alphabet … Read More

Israel has reinstated strict lock-down measures for three weeks amid a surge in coronavirus cases, said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “Our goal is to stop the increase (in cases) and lower morbidity,” Netanyahu said in a nationally broadcast statement, according to The Associated Press. He went on to say, “I know that these steps come at a difficult price for all … Read More

Israel now has the highest rate of daily new coronavirus infections per capita in the world. This was according to figures aired by Israeli television and reported by the Times Of Israel. The figures reported by Channels 12 and 13 cited data from Johns Hopkins University, showing Israel averaged 199.3 new cases a day per 1 million residents. Rounding out the … Read More

Jerusalem recorded its highest ever temperature setting a new record of 42.8°C (109°F). The current heatwave has been unprecedented for Jerusalem. For Jerusalem usually enjoys slightly cooler weather than the rest of the country thanks to its location and relatively high altitude at some 800 meters (2,600 feet) above sea level. But an oppressive heat wave that settled over Israel saw … Read More

Israel has just experienced its hottest recorded day ever — meaning in at least 100 years. As the southern coastal resort city of Eilat recorded an unprecedented 48.9°C (120°F) high, as reported by Israel’s Channel 12. Extreme humidity was also reported in coastal cities throughout the country while dry-spells were recorded in the Jordan Valley and other desert areas. The … Read More

Los Angeles County broke record-heat levels as a heat wave continued to move throughout Southern California, officials said. Woodland Hills reached a high of 121 degrees, which was the highest official temperature ever recorded in L.A. County, the National Weather Service announced. Several cooling centers were opened up across the area for residents to stay cool during the extreme heat. While people … Read More