News Update Today, Breaking News | Read Now

"Our strategy is to equip women leaders who can have a lasting impact around the globe," Shirin Taber said. "Our women are decision makers, influencers and mobilizers, impacting through their organizations on a national level." from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2VZ64ts

After a strong showing by Eurosceptic parties in last week's elections, European leaders are now worried about their future, fighting over who will lead Europe's Parliament.  from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2I4zP7n

Police in the German border town of Viersen have revealed that a speeding driver was spared a hefty fine because of the “Holy Spirit.” from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2MqUXKi

Britain's finance minister on Thursday warned those in his party vying for Prime Minister Theresa May's job that a no-deal Brexit would undermine the economy and threaten the United Kingdom's cohesion. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2WjRAd2

Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan met his Indonesian counterpart on Thursday as the United States looks to improve ties with an Indonesian special forces unit that have been limited due to human rights abuses in the 1990s. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2I6zaSV

At least seven people were killed and nearly 20 were missing after a pleasure boat carrying South Korean tourists capsized on the flooding Danube in the Hungarian capital on Wednesday, police and ambulance officials said. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2KdzuSy

Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament early on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline. from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/30Vruf4