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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Pro-lifers pack Paris streets to March for Life
Tens of thousands of European pro-lifers marched through the streets of Paris on Sunday for the first time in two years.
Senate, House intel panels launch probes into alleged Russian hacking
The House and Senate intelligence committees separately began investigating allegations this week involving the Russian government's attempts to meddle in the 2016 White House race as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle look for evidence indicating the Kremlin ordered hacking campaigns and other initiatives against American targets prior to President Trump's election.
Strange Bedfellows: The Russian-Turkish-Iranian Axis
Sixty years have lapsed since the Baghdad Pact which grouped together Turkey, Iran, Iraq and the West in an alliance against the Soviet Union and the concomitant Communist danger. Nowadays this Middle Eastern architecture has shifted 180 degrees to where Russia, Turkey and Iran are in an ad hoc alliance against Islamic State but which may turn against the West as well. Still, the new alliance might be termed as a marriage of inconvenience where each of the parties has different motives and is acting at cross purposes in partitioning the Syrian bear.
Trump executive order to stem refugees from 'terror-prone' regions
President Trump is readying executive orders to restrict refugee admissions to the U.S. from 'terror-prone' regions, and to scale back U.S. funding for United Nations agencies, officials said Wednesday.
Trump orders 'safe zones' in Syria despite fears of deeper U.S. involvement in war
President Trump is ordering the Pentagon and State Department to develop a series of 'safe zones' in Syria, a move that administration critics claims could draw the U.S. military deeper into the country's civil war.
ISIS drone dropping precision bombs alarms U.S. military
In a new threat to the West, the Islamic State on Tuesday debuted on social media a commercially available drone dropping small bombs with pinpoint accuracy onto Iraqi targets in and around Mosul.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump said set to halt funding for UN agencies, other groups that give PA, PLO full membership
In a dramatic policy shift, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing two executive orders that would halt US funding to the UN and other bodies that grant full membership to the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
David's Sling test concludes successfully
The Israeli security apparatus completed an experiment stretching over a number of days of the new advance David's Sling system capable of defending against mid-range missiles.
Inside the United States
Trump eviscerates Obama's immigration policy in two executive orders
With a couple strokes of his pen, President Trump wiped out almost all of President Obama’s immigration policies Wednesday, laying the groundwork for his own border wall, unleashing immigration agents to enforce the law and punishing sanctuary cities who try to thwart his deportation surge.
House Cuts Off Taxpayer Subsidies for Abortion
The House of Representative passed legislation on Tuesday that will cut off any use of taxpayer dollars to pay for abortion just days before the annual March for Life.
Trump Plan to End Catch-and-Release Encourages Border Agents
Border agents are pleased with President Trump's plan to end a 'catch-and-release' loophole in current border control policy, Fox News correspondent William La Jeunesse reported Wednesday.
Economist: Stock Market Gained $2T in Wealth Since Trump Elected
Club For Growth founder Stephen Moore reacted to reporting that since President Trump was elected, the stock market gained $2 trillion in wealth.
State Department reviewing Obama administration's decision to send Palestinians $221M
The State Department announced Tuesday that it will review the last-minute decision by former Secretary of State John Kerry to send $221 million to the Palestinians late last week over the objections of congressional Republicans.
Christian News
Rare Noah's Ark Mosaic Uncovered in Ancient Synagogue in Israel
Mosaics depicting prominent Bible scenes were uncovered during annual excavations of an ancient synagogue in Israel's Lower Galilee.
US Missionary May Get Russia's Anti-Evangelism Law Overturned
One Sunday morning in August, three policemen came to Don Ossewaarde's home in Russia, where the Baptist missionary from Illinois was holding his weekly Bible study.
Bill would bring 'Bible literacy' to Ky schools
If two Kentucky lawmakers get their way, the crucifixion of Jesus, the trials of Job and the Ten Commandments could land on high school syllabuses.
Archaeological Discovery: 10th Century BC Wall Evidence of King David's Battle in 2 Samuel 8:13
Archaeologists have excavated an ancient wall dating back to the 10th century B.C. in southern Israel's Arava desert region, which some experts say alludes to the biblical story of King David capturing the land of Edom, as found in 2 Samuel 8:13.
China Forcing Churches to Conform to Communist Agenda: Watchdog Report
The government of Chinese president Xi Jinping focused heavily on forcing Christianity in the country to conform to the Communist Party's agenda, according to a major report on religious persecution.
Around the World
Pro-lifers pack Paris streets to March for Life
Tens of thousands of European pro-lifers marched through the streets of Paris on Sunday for the first time in two years.
Senate, House intel panels launch probes into alleged Russian hacking
The House and Senate intelligence committees separately began investigating allegations this week involving the Russian government's attempts to meddle in the 2016 White House race as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle look for evidence indicating the Kremlin ordered hacking campaigns and other initiatives against American targets prior to President Trump's election.
Strange Bedfellows: The Russian-Turkish-Iranian Axis
Sixty years have lapsed since the Baghdad Pact which grouped together Turkey, Iran, Iraq and the West in an alliance against the Soviet Union and the concomitant Communist danger. Nowadays this Middle Eastern architecture has shifted 180 degrees to where Russia, Turkey and Iran are in an ad hoc alliance against Islamic State but which may turn against the West as well. Still, the new alliance might be termed as a marriage of inconvenience where each of the parties has different motives and is acting at cross purposes in partitioning the Syrian bear.
Trump executive order to stem refugees from 'terror-prone' regions
President Trump is readying executive orders to restrict refugee admissions to the U.S. from 'terror-prone' regions, and to scale back U.S. funding for United Nations agencies, officials said Wednesday.
Trump orders 'safe zones' in Syria despite fears of deeper U.S. involvement in war
President Trump is ordering the Pentagon and State Department to develop a series of 'safe zones' in Syria, a move that administration critics claims could draw the U.S. military deeper into the country's civil war.
ISIS drone dropping precision bombs alarms U.S. military
In a new threat to the West, the Islamic State on Tuesday debuted on social media a commercially available drone dropping small bombs with pinpoint accuracy onto Iraqi targets in and around Mosul.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump said set to halt funding for UN agencies, other groups that give PA, PLO full membership
In a dramatic policy shift, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing two executive orders that would halt US funding to the UN and other bodies that grant full membership to the Palestinian Authority and the PLO, the New York Times reported Wednesday.
David's Sling test concludes successfully
The Israeli security apparatus completed an experiment stretching over a number of days of the new advance David's Sling system capable of defending against mid-range missiles.
Inside the United States
Trump eviscerates Obama's immigration policy in two executive orders
With a couple strokes of his pen, President Trump wiped out almost all of President Obama’s immigration policies Wednesday, laying the groundwork for his own border wall, unleashing immigration agents to enforce the law and punishing sanctuary cities who try to thwart his deportation surge.
House Cuts Off Taxpayer Subsidies for Abortion
The House of Representative passed legislation on Tuesday that will cut off any use of taxpayer dollars to pay for abortion just days before the annual March for Life.
Trump Plan to End Catch-and-Release Encourages Border Agents
Border agents are pleased with President Trump's plan to end a 'catch-and-release' loophole in current border control policy, Fox News correspondent William La Jeunesse reported Wednesday.
Economist: Stock Market Gained $2T in Wealth Since Trump Elected
Club For Growth founder Stephen Moore reacted to reporting that since President Trump was elected, the stock market gained $2 trillion in wealth.
State Department reviewing Obama administration's decision to send Palestinians $221M
The State Department announced Tuesday that it will review the last-minute decision by former Secretary of State John Kerry to send $221 million to the Palestinians late last week over the objections of congressional Republicans.
Christian News
Rare Noah's Ark Mosaic Uncovered in Ancient Synagogue in Israel
Mosaics depicting prominent Bible scenes were uncovered during annual excavations of an ancient synagogue in Israel's Lower Galilee.
US Missionary May Get Russia's Anti-Evangelism Law Overturned
One Sunday morning in August, three policemen came to Don Ossewaarde's home in Russia, where the Baptist missionary from Illinois was holding his weekly Bible study.
Bill would bring 'Bible literacy' to Ky schools
If two Kentucky lawmakers get their way, the crucifixion of Jesus, the trials of Job and the Ten Commandments could land on high school syllabuses.
Archaeological Discovery: 10th Century BC Wall Evidence of King David's Battle in 2 Samuel 8:13
Archaeologists have excavated an ancient wall dating back to the 10th century B.C. in southern Israel's Arava desert region, which some experts say alludes to the biblical story of King David capturing the land of Edom, as found in 2 Samuel 8:13.
China Forcing Churches to Conform to Communist Agenda: Watchdog Report
The government of Chinese president Xi Jinping focused heavily on forcing Christianity in the country to conform to the Communist Party's agenda, according to a major report on religious persecution.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
UK parliament must give Brexit approval, judges rule
UK prime minister Theresa May will have to obtain the consent of parliament before triggering Article 50, the exit procedure from the European Union, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday (24 January).
Iran, Russia, Turkey Say Will Jointly Enforce Syria Ceasefire
Iran, Russia and Turkey will establish a trilateral mechanism to observe and ensure full compliance with the ceasefire in Syria, prevent any provocations and determine exactly how the ceasefire will work, the three nations said in a joint statement.
China Announces Deployment of New Long Range Nuclear Missile
In a rare move, China has publicly announced the deployment of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The Dong Feng ('East Wind') -41 missile, or DF-41, can carry up to a dozen nuclear warheads and China claims it has the longest range of any nuclear missile in the world. The announcement of the missiles is likely a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, who is known for sharply worded anti-Chinese rhetoric and has announced plans for a new ballistic missile system.
Trump expands anti-abortion ban to all US global health aid
President Donald Trump has massively expanded the ban on providing federal money to international family planning groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information to all organizations receiving U.S. global health assistance.
Russia and Turkey push Syria's warring sides to seal truce
Syria's warring sides met for their first talks in nine months on Monday, with their Russian and Turkish backers pushing to cement a ceasefire that could pave the way for political talks.
Bill introduced to remove US from United Nations
A proposed House Resolution would set the stage for the United States to remove itself from the United Nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli defense minister: Next war must be pursued to the end
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday said that any future war will need to continue until there is a decisive result, even if Israel needs to take over "a quarter" or more of the Gaza Strip. The military will not stop until the other side "waves a white flag," said Lieberman.
IDF shells Hamas outpost in retaliation for shooting incident
An IDF tank shelled a Hamas outpost in the center of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in retaliation for two incidents of shooting at IDF forces earlier in the day.
Is the New Star Really a Sign of a Messiah for Israel?
In 2022, approximately five years from now, a new star will appear in the night sky. Scientifically speaking, the appearance of this nova is the product of the collision of two other astral bodies. And for six months this new star will--to the naked eye--be the brightest in the heavens.
Gaza infrastructure nearing collapse
Gaza's infrastructure is on the verge of collapse, the Israeli NGO Gisha said in a detailed report it issued on Tuesday, which painted a bleak picture of the lack of basic utilities in the Hamas-controlled Strip.
Inside the United States
House passes major abortion bill
The House passed a sweeping abortion bill Tuesday that would permanently ban federal funding for abortions and restrict some Obamacare plans that cover elective abortions.
Planned Parenthood: Our Name Is 'Deceptive,' We Don't Help Pregnant Women
Pro-life organization Live Action released an investigative video on Tuesday exposing Planned Parenthood's misleading claim that it provides healthcare services to pregnant women.
White House orders freeze on EPA grants, media blackout
The White House has ordered a temporary halt to all in-progress federal grants and contracts at the Environmental Protection Agency -- holdovers from Barack Obama's government -- until they can be reviewed and approved by President Donald Trump's administration.
Senate votes 96-4 to confirm Haley as UN representative
The Senate easily confirmed President Trump's nominee to represent the United States at the United Nations on Tuesday, and gave his national security team its first diplomat.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Advancing Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday giving the go-ahead for the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.
Christian News
Atheist Group Sues West Virginia School District Over 'Bible in the Schools' Classes
An atheist organization is suing a West Virginia school district over an optional Bible course that has operated in the school system since 1939.
US Missionary Receives Award for Changing Hearts of a Once Thought Unreachable Group
Russell Stendal has lived in Colombia nearly his entire life. He first stepped foot in the South American country with his parents, who came as missionaries to the indigenous people there. Little did he know, he would one day minister to Colombia's infamous rebel group - the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Around the World
UK parliament must give Brexit approval, judges rule
UK prime minister Theresa May will have to obtain the consent of parliament before triggering Article 50, the exit procedure from the European Union, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday (24 January).
Iran, Russia, Turkey Say Will Jointly Enforce Syria Ceasefire
Iran, Russia and Turkey will establish a trilateral mechanism to observe and ensure full compliance with the ceasefire in Syria, prevent any provocations and determine exactly how the ceasefire will work, the three nations said in a joint statement.
China Announces Deployment of New Long Range Nuclear Missile
In a rare move, China has publicly announced the deployment of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The Dong Feng ('East Wind') -41 missile, or DF-41, can carry up to a dozen nuclear warheads and China claims it has the longest range of any nuclear missile in the world. The announcement of the missiles is likely a warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, who is known for sharply worded anti-Chinese rhetoric and has announced plans for a new ballistic missile system.
Trump expands anti-abortion ban to all US global health aid
President Donald Trump has massively expanded the ban on providing federal money to international family planning groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information to all organizations receiving U.S. global health assistance.
Russia and Turkey push Syria's warring sides to seal truce
Syria's warring sides met for their first talks in nine months on Monday, with their Russian and Turkish backers pushing to cement a ceasefire that could pave the way for political talks.
Bill introduced to remove US from United Nations
A proposed House Resolution would set the stage for the United States to remove itself from the United Nations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli defense minister: Next war must be pursued to the end
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman on Tuesday said that any future war will need to continue until there is a decisive result, even if Israel needs to take over "a quarter" or more of the Gaza Strip. The military will not stop until the other side "waves a white flag," said Lieberman.
IDF shells Hamas outpost in retaliation for shooting incident
An IDF tank shelled a Hamas outpost in the center of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday in retaliation for two incidents of shooting at IDF forces earlier in the day.
Is the New Star Really a Sign of a Messiah for Israel?
In 2022, approximately five years from now, a new star will appear in the night sky. Scientifically speaking, the appearance of this nova is the product of the collision of two other astral bodies. And for six months this new star will--to the naked eye--be the brightest in the heavens.
Gaza infrastructure nearing collapse
Gaza's infrastructure is on the verge of collapse, the Israeli NGO Gisha said in a detailed report it issued on Tuesday, which painted a bleak picture of the lack of basic utilities in the Hamas-controlled Strip.
Inside the United States
House passes major abortion bill
The House passed a sweeping abortion bill Tuesday that would permanently ban federal funding for abortions and restrict some Obamacare plans that cover elective abortions.
Planned Parenthood: Our Name Is 'Deceptive,' We Don't Help Pregnant Women
Pro-life organization Live Action released an investigative video on Tuesday exposing Planned Parenthood's misleading claim that it provides healthcare services to pregnant women.
White House orders freeze on EPA grants, media blackout
The White House has ordered a temporary halt to all in-progress federal grants and contracts at the Environmental Protection Agency -- holdovers from Barack Obama's government -- until they can be reviewed and approved by President Donald Trump's administration.
Senate votes 96-4 to confirm Haley as UN representative
The Senate easily confirmed President Trump's nominee to represent the United States at the United Nations on Tuesday, and gave his national security team its first diplomat.
Trump Signs Executive Orders Advancing Keystone, Dakota Access Pipelines
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday giving the go-ahead for the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.
Christian News
Atheist Group Sues West Virginia School District Over 'Bible in the Schools' Classes
An atheist organization is suing a West Virginia school district over an optional Bible course that has operated in the school system since 1939.
US Missionary Receives Award for Changing Hearts of a Once Thought Unreachable Group
Russell Stendal has lived in Colombia nearly his entire life. He first stepped foot in the South American country with his parents, who came as missionaries to the indigenous people there. Little did he know, he would one day minister to Colombia's infamous rebel group - the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran Caught Importing Missile Technology
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that they seized a shipment of missile system components bound for Iran, according to official statements that could put the Islamic Republic in violation of international bans on such behavior.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As US Inaugurates New President, Palestinians Protest, Burn Posters of 'Lunatic, Fascist' Donald Trump
During Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, West Bank Arabs burned images of the new world leader, and said supporting the Jewish state was tantamount to backing ISIS in its aim to establish an Islamist caliphate, the non-governmental Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported on Sunday.
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama's last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Pull US Out of Pacific-Rim Trade Deal, Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Abortion Ban
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Texas seeking to revive the state's strict Republican-backed voter-identification requirements that a lower court found had a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic people.
Trump's tea party budget chief on collision course with GOP hawks
Defense hawks hoping for a major military buildup under President Donald Trump may hit a major roadblock: his pick for White House budget chief.
Trump wastes no time undoing Obama legacy
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on his first full weekday in office, including a hiring freeze on all non-military federal government workers.
Christian News
Church of England Considers Turning Blind Eye to Gay Clergy
The Church of England is coming under scrutiny for considering a system that would allow clergy members to practice homosexuality while they serve in the church.
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South; Christian Relief Organizations Respond
At least a dozen tornadoes ripped their way from Mississippi to Georgia over the weekend, with five of them touching down near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Around the World
Iran Caught Importing Missile Technology
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that they seized a shipment of missile system components bound for Iran, according to official statements that could put the Islamic Republic in violation of international bans on such behavior.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As US Inaugurates New President, Palestinians Protest, Burn Posters of 'Lunatic, Fascist' Donald Trump
During Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, West Bank Arabs burned images of the new world leader, and said supporting the Jewish state was tantamount to backing ISIS in its aim to establish an Islamist caliphate, the non-governmental Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported on Sunday.
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama's last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Pull US Out of Pacific-Rim Trade Deal, Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Abortion Ban
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Texas seeking to revive the state's strict Republican-backed voter-identification requirements that a lower court found had a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic people.
Trump's tea party budget chief on collision course with GOP hawks
Defense hawks hoping for a major military buildup under President Donald Trump may hit a major roadblock: his pick for White House budget chief.
Trump wastes no time undoing Obama legacy
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on his first full weekday in office, including a hiring freeze on all non-military federal government workers.
Christian News
Church of England Considers Turning Blind Eye to Gay Clergy
The Church of England is coming under scrutiny for considering a system that would allow clergy members to practice homosexuality while they serve in the church.
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South; Christian Relief Organizations Respond
At least a dozen tornadoes ripped their way from Mississippi to Georgia over the weekend, with five of them touching down near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.