Day: June 18, 2019

‘Sing Hallelujah to the Lord’ marks Hong Kong anti-extradition protests, ‘anthem’ of demonstration

(Worthy News) – As record numbers demonstrate in the streets of Hong Kong to protest a proposed extradition law and the mainland Chinese government, a Christian song penned in 1974 has become an “unofficial anthem.”

Christian groups in the autonomous territory in southeastern China of approximately 7.4 million people — a former British colony — have been singing “Sing Hallelujah To The Lord” by Linda Stassen-Benjamin while protesting and marching in the streets. The song, which is catchy and simple in melody, is popular around the world and has been translated into many languages.

The demonstrators have also been protesting against police brutality. The authorities apparently have a distaste for the Christian song, as evidenced by one sign a protester carried, which reads: “Stop Using Baton Or We Sing Hallelujah To The Lord.” Numerous clips of protesters singing the hymn have been posted to Twitter and other social media. [ Source: Christian Post (Read More…) ]

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U.N. officials: U.S. planning a ‘tactical assault’ in Iran

(Worthy News) – Diplomatic sources at the UN headquarters in New York revealed to Maariv that they are assessing the United States’ plans to carry out a tactical assault on Iran in response to the tanker attack in the Persian Gulf on Thursday.

According to the officials, since Friday, the White House has been holding incessant discussions involving senior military commanders, Pentagon representatives and advisers to President Donald Trump.

The military action under consideration would be an aerial bombardment of an Iranian facility linked to its nuclear program, the officials further claimed.

“The bombing will be massive but will be limited to a specific target,” said a Western diplomat. [ Source: Jerusalem Post (Read More…) ]

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U.S. says to send more troops to the Middle East, cites Iran threats

(Worthy News) – Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan announced on Monday the deployment of about 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for what he said were defensive purposes, citing concerns about a threat from Iran.

“The recent Iranian attacks validate the reliable, credible intelligence we have received on hostile behavior by Iranian forces and their proxy groups that threaten United States personnel and interests across the region,” Shanahan said in a statement.

The new U.S. deployment to the Middle East is in addition to a 1,500-troop increase announced last month in response to tanker attacks in May. Washington previously tightened sanctions, ordering all countries and companies to halt imports of Iranian oil or be banished from the global financial system. [ Source:Reuters (Read More…) ]

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