Jun. 01
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert plans to present Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas with a ‘framework’ agreement to ending the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to a report in a Saudi newspaper.
Jun. 02
In his bestselling book, The Purpose Driven Life, megachurch pastor Rick Warren said studying end-times prophecy distracts Christians from fulfilling the missions God has given each of them. Yet, if Warren had studied prophecy, he’d know better than serving on the advisory council of the Tony Blair Faith Foundation.
Jun. 03
France will take the helm of the European Union July 1, at a pivotal point in the Union’s history — the end of the Lisbon Treaty’s ratification process. During its six-month presidency, France’s agenda will include beefing up the EU military and leading the selection of a new European Council president and foreign policy chief.
Jun. 04
U.S. Democratic presumptive nominee Barack Obama said that if he is elected president in November, he will push for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Ancient Bible prophecies foretell a temporary peace for Israel before the nation is betrayed by the Antichrist.
Jun. 05
Newsweek blogger Eboo Patel says what the world needs is a global interfaith leader — and he thinks Tony Blair is the man for the job. Revelation 13 foretells the rise of such a world religious leader called the ‘false prophet.’
Jun. 06
For $40 a year, a new Web site offers to send e-mails to your friends who miss the rapture, letting them know where you’ve gone. Question: Will they refund money when the tribulation begins and Christians are still here?
Jun. 07
Some things are worth fighting for. But before we dig in our heels, we need to make sure there’s not something else at work in our hearts.
Jun. 08
French president Nicolas Sarkozy plans to create an EU military headquarters when France assumes the EU presidency. “ ‘[Javier] Solana thinks we need a more permanent structure in Brussels. There’s no doubt about that. The big problem is the Brits,’ said an EU foreign policy official.”
Jun. 09
The future of the European Union is in the hands of the Irish this Thursday, June 12, when voters will decide the fate of the Lisbon Treaty. Polls show the “Yes” and “No” camps are running neck and neck.
Jun. 10
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner warned Ireland that a “No” vote on the Lisbon treaty would have negative repercussions for Ireland. He said that even if the Irish reject the treaty, France will continue to implement it during its six-month rotating presidency.
Jun. 11
Ireland braced itself Wednesday, on the eve of a public referendum that will determine the fate of the EU’s Lisbon Treaty. Results will be declared Friday.
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Jun. 13
Irish voters have rejected the Lisbon Treaty, according to the country’s justice minister, Dermot Ahern. “This triggers a political crisis in Europe that requires strong leadership in Ireland, in Brussels and elsewhere in Europe,” said Antonio Missiroli, of the European Policy Centre.
Jun. 13
The Lisbon Treaty was rejected Thursday by Irish voters. What does their vote mean for the EU and for the WEU Ten? Guest columnist Mishael Meir — an attorney with interest in EU legal development — answers this question.
Jun. 14
Skeptical and proud of it? Be careful. You might be a little too clever for your own good.
Jun. 15
EU foreign ministers will meet Monday in Luxembourg to find a way to salvage the Lisbon Treaty, which suffered a major defeat when it was rejected by Irish voters. They will also pressure Britain and the Czech Republic to ratify the treaty.
Jun. 16
Based on its fulfillment of its ENP obligations, Israel was awarded significantly upgraded relations with the EU, Monday, signaling a “new era in Israeli-European relations.” According to Bible prophecy, the revived Roman Empire (EU) and Israel will share a deepening relationship that will end abruptly when the Antichrist betrays Israel (Daniel 9:27).
Jun. 18
“Despite the Irish no vote, the EU’s destiny is to lead the world on security, trade and climate change,” according to a Guardian article.
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Members of the Mideast Quartet met in Berlin, Tuesday, where they urged the Israelis and Palestinians to reach an agreement by the end of 2008 on the creation of a Palestinian state.
Jun. 25
Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert has at least three more months in office to pursue a peace deal with the Palestinians, after a last-minute agreement was made in the Parliament Wednesday.
Jun. 26
“The Quartet of Middle East peacemakers decided this week to pursue the organization of a regional conference in Moscow in November … to provide the stage either for the signing of an Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement or, in a much more likely scenario, a joint statement on the course of negotiations planned for 2009.”
Jun. 27
The Palestinian Authority’s top negotiator, Saeb Erekat, says time is running out for the Israelis and Palestinians to reach a peace deal, but he believes the core issues can be resolved. ‘Israeli and Palestinian leaders who reach an agreement will be more important to region’s history than Jesus,’ he said.
Jun. 29
You will see a lot on this site about something called the “70th Week of Daniel.” What is it?
Jun. 29
It’s a lonely calling, but somebody has to do it. But where do you find blessing when that person is you?
Jun. 30
A BBC news video shows how a German supermarket allows customers to use their mobile phones to scan and ring up their purchases. Revelation 13:16-17 says that, in the last days, no one will be able to buy or sell without receiving a mark of the Antichrist on their right hand or forehead. Emerging technologies show how such a scenario may soon be possible.
Jun. 30