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Around the World
Putin Stokes Biological Weapon Fears, Saying Foreigners are Collecting Russian DNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised alarm about mysterious foreign forces collecting DNA from ordinary citizens, triggering concerns in parliament about a biological attack—as well as memes from those less convinced of the danger of his pronouncement.
Iran Threatens Ballistic Missile Strikes on American Forces, Can Hit ‘All U.S. Bases’
A top Iranian military commander has threatened to launch ballistic missile attacks on U.S. forces in the region amid a public effort by the Islamic Republic to show off its advanced missile capabilities, according to U.S. officials and regional reports.
U.S. Pursuing Rigorous New Nuclear Inspection Regime in Iran
The United States is pursuing a rigorous new regime for international inspections of Iran's nuclear program that includes access to off-limits military sites as well as increased transparency on the Islamic Republic's often obfuscated enrichment of uranium, the key component in a nuclear bomb, according to U.S. officials and congressional leaders spearheading the new inspection effort.
Facebook: Russia-linked posts distributed as many as 126 million users
Facebook says a Russian group posted more than 80,000 times on its service during and after the 2016 election, potentially reaching as many as 126 million users.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Officials Praise Iranian Rejection of ‘Zionist Presence in Palestine,’ Affirm Continuation of ‘Armed Resistance’
Hamas leaders newly returned from an official visit to Iran have hailed their restored ties with the Tehran regime, praising the Islamic Republic’s 'making no secret' of the 'exceptional support' it provides to the Palestinian terrorist organization.
Australians in Israel honour Beersheba cavalry charge
Thousands of Australians had gathered in stands at a dust bowl called Be’ersheva River Park, where the Australian mounted troops began the charge that stormed the town a century ago.
Islamic Jihad official: Tunnel's purpose was to abduct soldiers for swaps
The tunnel the IDF blew up was 'meant to bring about the release of Palestinian prisoners from the Israeli prisons,' Khaled al-Batash, a senior Islamic Jihad official, said Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Facebook, Twitter: Russian actors sought to undermine Trump AFTER election
Top lawyers from Facebook and Twitter said Tuesday that Russian-linked posts and advertisements placed on the social networks after Election Day sought to sow doubt about President Donald Trump's victory.
Senate won't rule out putting repeal of Obamacare individual mandate in tax bill
Some Senate Republicans aren’t ruling out including a repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate in a tax reform bill even though leaders of the House effort have nixed the idea in their legislation.
Manhattan Terror Attack Kills 8 and Injures 11
A driver plowed a pickup truck down a crowded bike path along the Hudson River in Manhattan on Tuesday, killing eight people and injuring 11 before being shot by a police officer in what officials are calling the deadliest terrorist attack on New York City since Sept. 11, 2001.
Army Corps of Engineers: Not all Puerto Rico officials are accepting FEMA's help
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Donald E. Jackson told Senate lawmakers on Tuesday that some Puerto Rico officials have refused to cooperate with the military and the Federal Emergency Management Agency during ongoing recovery efforts.
House GOP delays tax bill rollout
House Republicans postponed the much-anticipated rollout of their tax reform proposal Tuesday night, an ominous sign for a direly needed legislative accomplishment for President Donald Trump and his party.
Christian News
White juvenile accused of burning down black church
Authorities say a young white man is accused of setting fire to the sanctuary of a predominantly black church in Louisiana.
Putin Stokes Biological Weapon Fears, Saying Foreigners are Collecting Russian DNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin has raised alarm about mysterious foreign forces collecting DNA from ordinary citizens, triggering concerns in parliament about a biological attack—as well as memes from those less convinced of the danger of his pronouncement.
Iran Threatens Ballistic Missile Strikes on American Forces, Can Hit ‘All U.S. Bases’
A top Iranian military commander has threatened to launch ballistic missile attacks on U.S. forces in the region amid a public effort by the Islamic Republic to show off its advanced missile capabilities, according to U.S. officials and regional reports.
U.S. Pursuing Rigorous New Nuclear Inspection Regime in Iran
The United States is pursuing a rigorous new regime for international inspections of Iran's nuclear program that includes access to off-limits military sites as well as increased transparency on the Islamic Republic's often obfuscated enrichment of uranium, the key component in a nuclear bomb, according to U.S. officials and congressional leaders spearheading the new inspection effort.
Facebook: Russia-linked posts distributed as many as 126 million users
Facebook says a Russian group posted more than 80,000 times on its service during and after the 2016 election, potentially reaching as many as 126 million users.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Officials Praise Iranian Rejection of ‘Zionist Presence in Palestine,’ Affirm Continuation of ‘Armed Resistance’
Hamas leaders newly returned from an official visit to Iran have hailed their restored ties with the Tehran regime, praising the Islamic Republic’s 'making no secret' of the 'exceptional support' it provides to the Palestinian terrorist organization.
Australians in Israel honour Beersheba cavalry charge
Thousands of Australians had gathered in stands at a dust bowl called Be’ersheva River Park, where the Australian mounted troops began the charge that stormed the town a century ago.
Islamic Jihad official: Tunnel's purpose was to abduct soldiers for swaps
The tunnel the IDF blew up was 'meant to bring about the release of Palestinian prisoners from the Israeli prisons,' Khaled al-Batash, a senior Islamic Jihad official, said Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Facebook, Twitter: Russian actors sought to undermine Trump AFTER election
Top lawyers from Facebook and Twitter said Tuesday that Russian-linked posts and advertisements placed on the social networks after Election Day sought to sow doubt about President Donald Trump's victory.
Senate won't rule out putting repeal of Obamacare individual mandate in tax bill
Some Senate Republicans aren’t ruling out including a repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate in a tax reform bill even though leaders of the House effort have nixed the idea in their legislation.
Manhattan Terror Attack Kills 8 and Injures 11
A driver plowed a pickup truck down a crowded bike path along the Hudson River in Manhattan on Tuesday, killing eight people and injuring 11 before being shot by a police officer in what officials are calling the deadliest terrorist attack on New York City since Sept. 11, 2001.
Army Corps of Engineers: Not all Puerto Rico officials are accepting FEMA's help
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Donald E. Jackson told Senate lawmakers on Tuesday that some Puerto Rico officials have refused to cooperate with the military and the Federal Emergency Management Agency during ongoing recovery efforts.
House GOP delays tax bill rollout
House Republicans postponed the much-anticipated rollout of their tax reform proposal Tuesday night, an ominous sign for a direly needed legislative accomplishment for President Donald Trump and his party.
Christian News
White juvenile accused of burning down black church
Authorities say a young white man is accused of setting fire to the sanctuary of a predominantly black church in Louisiana.
Around the World
U.S. ramps up air war against Islamic State in Yemen as fight subsides in Iraq and Syria
As the fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria comes to a close, U.S. military and counterterrorism officials are setting their sights on the group’s growing presence in the war-torn country of Yemen.
Facebook: Russia-linked posts distributed as many as 126 million users
Facebook says a Russian group posted more than 80,000 times on its service during and after the 2016 election, potentially reaching as many as 126 million users.
Saudi Arabia to extract uranium for 'self-sufficient' nuclear program
Saudi Arabia plans to extract uranium domestically as part of its nuclear power program and sees this as a step towards 'self-sufficiency' in producing atomic fuel, a senior official said on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Gaza tensions boil after tunnel strike kills Islamic Jihad commander
Tensions continued to boil along the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with the Israel Defense Force (IDF) warning civilians in the area to keep away from the frontier after terrorist groups in the Palestinian enclave threatened retaliation following the destruction of an attack tunnel by Israeli forces on Monday.
Netanyahu hails ‘breakthrough technology’ in discovery of Hamas attack tunnel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Monday hailed the IDF for destroying an attack tunnel from the Gaza Strip discovered near a kibbutz inside Israeli territory, with the two leaders attributing its discovery to Israel’s new 'breakthrough technology.'
F-35s set to see operational action in IDF service next month
The Israeli Airforce is pulling no stops as it makes sure that the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters will be fully integrated and operational by December of this year. The work is conducted with a keen eye on how to deliver intelligence detected by the jet to the relevant units in the IAF and beyond.
Inside the United States
WH: Mueller Indictments Have Nothing to Do With Trump
The White House said Monday that the indictments of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his business associate Rick Gates have nothing to do with President Donald Trump.
Mueller’s bombshells: Manafort, Gates indictments, Papadopoulos guilty plea
The special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the presidential election last year dropped two bombshells Monday, announcing a guilty plea from a Trump campaign foreign policy adviser to lying to the FBI about contacts with Russian operatives, and unsealing charges of money laundering and tax evasion against two top Trump campaign figures.
In defeat for Trump, judge blocks transgender military ban
A federal judge in Washington on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, handing a victory to transgender service members who accused the president of violating their constitutional rights.
The Manafort Indictment: Not Much There, and a Boon for Trump
The Paul Manafort indictment is much ado about nothing . . . except as a vehicle to squeeze Manafort, which is special counsel Robert Mueller’s objective -- as we have been arguing for three months.
Christian News
'It is as if prayer is a crime': Egypt's Christians appeal for help after church closures
Following the closure of a number of churches in recent weeks, Coptic Christians in the south of Egypt have renewed calls on local authorities for an end to discrimination.
U.S. ramps up air war against Islamic State in Yemen as fight subsides in Iraq and Syria
As the fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria comes to a close, U.S. military and counterterrorism officials are setting their sights on the group’s growing presence in the war-torn country of Yemen.
Facebook: Russia-linked posts distributed as many as 126 million users
Facebook says a Russian group posted more than 80,000 times on its service during and after the 2016 election, potentially reaching as many as 126 million users.
Saudi Arabia to extract uranium for 'self-sufficient' nuclear program
Saudi Arabia plans to extract uranium domestically as part of its nuclear power program and sees this as a step towards 'self-sufficiency' in producing atomic fuel, a senior official said on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-Gaza tensions boil after tunnel strike kills Islamic Jihad commander
Tensions continued to boil along the border between Israel and the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, with the Israel Defense Force (IDF) warning civilians in the area to keep away from the frontier after terrorist groups in the Palestinian enclave threatened retaliation following the destruction of an attack tunnel by Israeli forces on Monday.
Netanyahu hails ‘breakthrough technology’ in discovery of Hamas attack tunnel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman on Monday hailed the IDF for destroying an attack tunnel from the Gaza Strip discovered near a kibbutz inside Israeli territory, with the two leaders attributing its discovery to Israel’s new 'breakthrough technology.'
F-35s set to see operational action in IDF service next month
The Israeli Airforce is pulling no stops as it makes sure that the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters will be fully integrated and operational by December of this year. The work is conducted with a keen eye on how to deliver intelligence detected by the jet to the relevant units in the IAF and beyond.
Inside the United States
WH: Mueller Indictments Have Nothing to Do With Trump
The White House said Monday that the indictments of former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and his business associate Rick Gates have nothing to do with President Donald Trump.
Mueller’s bombshells: Manafort, Gates indictments, Papadopoulos guilty plea
The special counsel investigating Russian meddling in the presidential election last year dropped two bombshells Monday, announcing a guilty plea from a Trump campaign foreign policy adviser to lying to the FBI about contacts with Russian operatives, and unsealing charges of money laundering and tax evasion against two top Trump campaign figures.
In defeat for Trump, judge blocks transgender military ban
A federal judge in Washington on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from banning transgender people from serving in the U.S. military, handing a victory to transgender service members who accused the president of violating their constitutional rights.
The Manafort Indictment: Not Much There, and a Boon for Trump
The Paul Manafort indictment is much ado about nothing . . . except as a vehicle to squeeze Manafort, which is special counsel Robert Mueller’s objective -- as we have been arguing for three months.
Christian News
'It is as if prayer is a crime': Egypt's Christians appeal for help after church closures
Following the closure of a number of churches in recent weeks, Coptic Christians in the south of Egypt have renewed calls on local authorities for an end to discrimination.
Around the World
Iran’s nuclear chief says weapons-grade uranium only 4 days away
Iran’s nuclear program chief said Sunday that his country can begin producing weapons-grade nuclear material in just four days if the nuclear deal with foreign powers falls through, and stressed that international inspectors will not be given access to closed Iranian military sites.
Hundreds of thousands march for unified Spain, poll shows depths of division
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona’s streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority that has watched as regional political leaders push for Catalan independence.
Satan 2: Russia test fires ballistic missile that could wipe out entire countries
Russia has conducted a test launch of its Satan 2 nuclear missile, the country's defence ministry said.
Somalia: At least 29 dead as hotel siege ends after 'hellish' gun battle
The government has sacked two security officials over their failure to prevent repeated attacks in Somalia's capital.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s UN envoy blasts discovery of Gaza tunnel under UNRWA school
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon on Sunday blasted the discovery of a tunnel underneath a Gaza school run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, accusing the Hamas terror organization of using UNRWA facilities as 'terror bases' and Gazan children as 'human shields.'
US 'discouraging' Greater Jerusalem bill, senior official says
The Trump administration is 'discouraging' any further action on a controversial Israeli bill regarding the status of greater Jerusalem, fearing it would harm its peace effort toward a comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian settlement, a senior administration official told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
F-35s set to see operational action in IDF service next month
The Israeli Airforce is pulling no stops as it makes sure that the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters will be fully integrated and operational by December of this year. The work is conducted with a keen eye on how to deliver intelligence detected by the jet to the relevant units in the IAF and beyond.
Kushner paid secret visit to Saudi Arabia for peace push — report
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and chief Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner, paid a secret visit to Saudi Arabia last week in his latest effort to restart Mideast peace talks.
Inside the United States
Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill
President Donald Trump’s plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay for lower taxes.
Obama’s Campaign Paid $972,000 To Law Firm That Secretly Paid Fusion GPS In 2016
Former president Barack Obama’s official campaign organization has directed nearly a million dollars to the same law firm that funneled money to Fusion GPS, the firm behind the infamous Steele dossier. Since April of 2016, Obama For America (OFA) has paid over $972,000 to Perkins Coie, records filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show.
Senator Says Repealing Obamacare Mandate Would Save $300 Billion Over Decade
Republican senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas said repealing the Obamacare individual mandate would save $300 billion over the next 10 years.
'White Lives Matter' rallies: Opponents outnumber white nationalists at Tennessee shout fests
Opponents outnumbered white nationalists Saturday in peaceful 'White Lives Matter' rallies in Tennessee that were punctuated by taunts and chants from both sides.
Christian News
Chinese Dissident: China Has ‘Conspicuously Intensified Its Control and Suppression of Religious Faith’
A report by Chinese human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gao Zhisheng has been smuggled out of China, and it reveals the magnitude and intensity of religious persecution that continues in the communist country.
Facebook Blocked Two Christian Ministry Pages This Month
Facebook shut down two Christian ministry pages this month, without warning or explanation, renewing fears about the social media giant’s ability to control access to an important corner of today’s public square.
Strong Link Found between Worship Attendance and Religious Giving
The more frequently a household attends worship services, the more likely its members donate to religious institutions, and give generously, new research shows.
Iran’s nuclear chief says weapons-grade uranium only 4 days away
Iran’s nuclear program chief said Sunday that his country can begin producing weapons-grade nuclear material in just four days if the nuclear deal with foreign powers falls through, and stressed that international inspectors will not be given access to closed Iranian military sites.
Hundreds of thousands march for unified Spain, poll shows depths of division
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona’s streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority that has watched as regional political leaders push for Catalan independence.
Satan 2: Russia test fires ballistic missile that could wipe out entire countries
Russia has conducted a test launch of its Satan 2 nuclear missile, the country's defence ministry said.
Somalia: At least 29 dead as hotel siege ends after 'hellish' gun battle
The government has sacked two security officials over their failure to prevent repeated attacks in Somalia's capital.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel’s UN envoy blasts discovery of Gaza tunnel under UNRWA school
Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon on Sunday blasted the discovery of a tunnel underneath a Gaza school run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, accusing the Hamas terror organization of using UNRWA facilities as 'terror bases' and Gazan children as 'human shields.'
US 'discouraging' Greater Jerusalem bill, senior official says
The Trump administration is 'discouraging' any further action on a controversial Israeli bill regarding the status of greater Jerusalem, fearing it would harm its peace effort toward a comprehensive Israeli-Palestinian settlement, a senior administration official told The Jerusalem Post on Sunday.
F-35s set to see operational action in IDF service next month
The Israeli Airforce is pulling no stops as it makes sure that the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighters will be fully integrated and operational by December of this year. The work is conducted with a keen eye on how to deliver intelligence detected by the jet to the relevant units in the IAF and beyond.
Kushner paid secret visit to Saudi Arabia for peace push — report
US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and chief Middle East adviser, Jared Kushner, paid a secret visit to Saudi Arabia last week in his latest effort to restart Mideast peace talks.
Inside the United States
Trump tax overhaul under intensifying fire as Congress readies bill
President Donald Trump’s plan for overhauling the U.S. tax system faced growing opposition from interest groups on Sunday, as Republicans prepare to unveil sweeping legislation that could eliminate some of the most popular tax breaks to help pay for lower taxes.
Obama’s Campaign Paid $972,000 To Law Firm That Secretly Paid Fusion GPS In 2016
Former president Barack Obama’s official campaign organization has directed nearly a million dollars to the same law firm that funneled money to Fusion GPS, the firm behind the infamous Steele dossier. Since April of 2016, Obama For America (OFA) has paid over $972,000 to Perkins Coie, records filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) show.
Senator Says Repealing Obamacare Mandate Would Save $300 Billion Over Decade
Republican senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas said repealing the Obamacare individual mandate would save $300 billion over the next 10 years.
'White Lives Matter' rallies: Opponents outnumber white nationalists at Tennessee shout fests
Opponents outnumbered white nationalists Saturday in peaceful 'White Lives Matter' rallies in Tennessee that were punctuated by taunts and chants from both sides.
Christian News
Chinese Dissident: China Has ‘Conspicuously Intensified Its Control and Suppression of Religious Faith’
A report by Chinese human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Gao Zhisheng has been smuggled out of China, and it reveals the magnitude and intensity of religious persecution that continues in the communist country.
Facebook Blocked Two Christian Ministry Pages This Month
Facebook shut down two Christian ministry pages this month, without warning or explanation, renewing fears about the social media giant’s ability to control access to an important corner of today’s public square.
Strong Link Found between Worship Attendance and Religious Giving
The more frequently a household attends worship services, the more likely its members donate to religious institutions, and give generously, new research shows.