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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Brexit deal possible by October 2018 - European Commission negotiator
A final deal on Britain's exit from the EU could be reached by October 2018, the European Commission's chief negotiator says.
Russia says to start talks with U.S. on Aleppo rebel withdrawal
The Russian government said on Monday it would start talks with Washington on a rebel withdrawal from Aleppo this week as Russian-backed Syrian forces fought to seize more territory from rebels who are struggling to avoid a major defeat.
Aleppo's fall won't end Syrian war, EU's foreign policy chief says
Russia said on Saturday it was ready for talks with the United States about a withdrawal of all Syrian rebels from eastern Aleppo, where advances by the Russian-backed Syrian army and its allies threaten to deal a crushing blow to the revolt seeking to end Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, but European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is convinced Aleppo's fall would not end the civil war that has been ravaging Syria for nearly six years.
Web giants to cooperate on removal of extremist content
Web giants YouTube , Facebook , Twitter and Microsoft will step up efforts to remove extremist content from their websites by creating a common database.
Trump Call Sets Off War of Words With China
President-elect Donald Trump set off a war of words with China less than two months before taking office as Chinese state media on Monday warned of future Beijing action in anticipation of tougher U.S. policies.
Report: Saudi court sentences 15 people to death for spying for Iran
A Saudi court on Tuesday sentenced 15 people to death for spying for Iran, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported.
Pentagon says Russia 'No. 1 threat' as Putin presides over frenzied defense spending
Pentagon officials at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, this weekend all seemed to have one nation on their mind: Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tel Aviv topples golden Netanyahu statue
The Tel Aviv Municipality on Tuesday pulled down a four and a half meter tall gilded statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which had appeared in Rabin Square earlier in the day.
US defense chief to visit Israel next week to welcome F-35 stealth jets
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will be in Israel next week as part of a two-week long trip to meet with important regional partners around the globe.
Palestinians slam outpost bill, demand US recognize Palestine
The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on the US administration to officially recognize the state of Palestine and support a UN resolution against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, in response to Israel's preliminary approval Monday night of a bill that would legalize outposts.
Inside the United States
Trump's favorability surges one month after election
President-elect Trump's favorability rating has increased significantly since his victory last month, and most voters now believe the incoming Republican president will deliver on his promises to reform healthcare and other issues, a new poll shows.
LA's Red Line rail system threat reported to FBI from officials in unidentified foreign country
Law enforcement officials alerted the public to the threat at the news conference, saying it had been passed on to the FBI by authorities in another country, where the threat had originated.
Trump, ex-Vice President Gore meet to talk climate policy
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice in the fight against climate change, and Donald Trump, who at one point called it a hoax, met on Monday in what Gore called a 'productive' session.
Dow notches new record closing high as Street shrugs off Italian referendum
U.S. equities closed higher on Monday, unfazed by a key vote in Italy which led to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's resignation, as financials, technology and consumer discretionary stocks rose around 1 percent.
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Drawn Up for Next Congress
The new Congress is still weeks away from being sworn in, but one Republican congressman has already written a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to submit to it.
Christian News
Christians Look to Revive ISIS-Ravaged Town: 'They Can't Defeat God'
On August 6, 2014, nearly 60,000 people fled the Christian town of Qaraqosh just hours before ISIS overran the area. A few weeks ago, the Kurdish military liberated the city, uncovering a trail of destruction and devastation left behind by the occupiers.
Three Men Imprisoned for Christ in Iran Miraculously Set Free
Three Christians who spent months in one of the worst prisons in the world are now free.
Around the World
Brexit deal possible by October 2018 - European Commission negotiator
A final deal on Britain's exit from the EU could be reached by October 2018, the European Commission's chief negotiator says.
Russia says to start talks with U.S. on Aleppo rebel withdrawal
The Russian government said on Monday it would start talks with Washington on a rebel withdrawal from Aleppo this week as Russian-backed Syrian forces fought to seize more territory from rebels who are struggling to avoid a major defeat.
Aleppo's fall won't end Syrian war, EU's foreign policy chief says
Russia said on Saturday it was ready for talks with the United States about a withdrawal of all Syrian rebels from eastern Aleppo, where advances by the Russian-backed Syrian army and its allies threaten to deal a crushing blow to the revolt seeking to end Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, but European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is convinced Aleppo's fall would not end the civil war that has been ravaging Syria for nearly six years.
Web giants to cooperate on removal of extremist content
Web giants YouTube , Facebook , Twitter and Microsoft will step up efforts to remove extremist content from their websites by creating a common database.
Trump Call Sets Off War of Words With China
President-elect Donald Trump set off a war of words with China less than two months before taking office as Chinese state media on Monday warned of future Beijing action in anticipation of tougher U.S. policies.
Report: Saudi court sentences 15 people to death for spying for Iran
A Saudi court on Tuesday sentenced 15 people to death for spying for Iran, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported.
Pentagon says Russia 'No. 1 threat' as Putin presides over frenzied defense spending
Pentagon officials at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, this weekend all seemed to have one nation on their mind: Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tel Aviv topples golden Netanyahu statue
The Tel Aviv Municipality on Tuesday pulled down a four and a half meter tall gilded statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which had appeared in Rabin Square earlier in the day.
US defense chief to visit Israel next week to welcome F-35 stealth jets
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will be in Israel next week as part of a two-week long trip to meet with important regional partners around the globe.
Palestinians slam outpost bill, demand US recognize Palestine
The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on the US administration to officially recognize the state of Palestine and support a UN resolution against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, in response to Israel's preliminary approval Monday night of a bill that would legalize outposts.
Inside the United States
Trump's favorability surges one month after election
President-elect Trump's favorability rating has increased significantly since his victory last month, and most voters now believe the incoming Republican president will deliver on his promises to reform healthcare and other issues, a new poll shows.
LA's Red Line rail system threat reported to FBI from officials in unidentified foreign country
Law enforcement officials alerted the public to the threat at the news conference, saying it had been passed on to the FBI by authorities in another country, where the threat had originated.
Trump, ex-Vice President Gore meet to talk climate policy
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice in the fight against climate change, and Donald Trump, who at one point called it a hoax, met on Monday in what Gore called a 'productive' session.
Dow notches new record closing high as Street shrugs off Italian referendum
U.S. equities closed higher on Monday, unfazed by a key vote in Italy which led to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's resignation, as financials, technology and consumer discretionary stocks rose around 1 percent.
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Drawn Up for Next Congress
The new Congress is still weeks away from being sworn in, but one Republican congressman has already written a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to submit to it.
Christian News
Christians Look to Revive ISIS-Ravaged Town: 'They Can't Defeat God'
On August 6, 2014, nearly 60,000 people fled the Christian town of Qaraqosh just hours before ISIS overran the area. A few weeks ago, the Kurdish military liberated the city, uncovering a trail of destruction and devastation left behind by the occupiers.
Three Men Imprisoned for Christ in Iran Miraculously Set Free
Three Christians who spent months in one of the worst prisons in the world are now free.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian Su-33 Jet Crash: Aircraft Crashes In Mediterranean While Landing On Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier
The Russian Navy's jet Su-33 Flanker crashed Saturday in the Mediterranean while attempting to land on Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The incident comes just weeks after Russia lost an MiG-29.
Iran says US threatens nuclear deal, warns of 'strong reaction'
A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a 'firm and strong reaction' if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.
Austria Election: Voters Reject Anti-Immigration, Anti-Islam Candidate
Austrian voters Sunday rejected far-right leader Norbert Hofer of the anti-immigration Freedom Party, electing environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen as president, projections indicated.
Russian security service reportedly kills head of regional ISIS branch
The head of a Russian Islamic State branch was reportedly killed early on Sunday as part of a raid, according to the Russian FSB security service.
Lloyd's of London warns of devastating $2.6 trillion solar storm
In 1859, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm blasted the Earth with charged particles, causing spectacular patterns in the sky and auroras visible as far south as the Caribbean. Telegraphs, the closest thing to modern technology at the time, shorted out, causing fires. The occurrence was known as the Carrington Event.
Renzi facing exit as polls point to Italy referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi's time as Italy's prime minister appeared to be over Sunday as exit polls indicated voters had overwhelmingly rejected constitutional reform proposals on which he had staked his future.
Cashless Economy Still a Fantasy for Indians Snubbed by Banks
After first selling India's cash ban as a strike against corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pushed a tantalizing side benefit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Calls On Israel To Leave Golan, Israel Prepares Fight At UNSC
The UN General Assembly adopted six resolutions on the situation of the Palestinians on Wednesday, including a demand for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu to discuss West's 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss the West's 'bad' nuclear deal with Iran with Donald Trump after the president-elect enters the White House.
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
After four years as secretary of state that featured 375 public conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 40 in-person visits, John Kerry appeared frustrated Sunday that more than 130 hours of conversation have failed to slow Israel's settlement construction in the West Bank.
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
A startling video which has been shared over 140,000 times on Facebook reveals without a doubt the hand of God protecting Israel against her enemies.
Inside the United States
US health care tab hits $3.2 Trillion; fastest growth in 8 years
The nation's health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Obama's law and by costly prescription drugs, the government said Friday.
Obama administration fails to check immigrants against FBI databases, approves citizenship
Some 175 immigrants were approved for citizenship even though their names weren't properly run through the FBI's name-check databases, potentially missing red flags that may have disqualified them from naturalization, the Obama administration admitted this weekend.
Trump to Choose Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Donald Trump is expected to nominate retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson to serve as his secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect's transition team said Monday.
Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
Nearly 600 patients who received dental care at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs medical center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C and now face an anxious wait to find out if they were infected.
Christian News
Philippines churches could cancel services over terrorism threat
A Filipino cardinal has condemned as 'terrorism' a bomb explosion outside a Catholic church in the southern Philippines as clergy in the capital warned they could cancel Masses because of the heightened threat of attacks.
Around the World
Russian Su-33 Jet Crash: Aircraft Crashes In Mediterranean While Landing On Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier
The Russian Navy's jet Su-33 Flanker crashed Saturday in the Mediterranean while attempting to land on Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The incident comes just weeks after Russia lost an MiG-29.
Iran says US threatens nuclear deal, warns of 'strong reaction'
A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a 'firm and strong reaction' if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.
Austria Election: Voters Reject Anti-Immigration, Anti-Islam Candidate
Austrian voters Sunday rejected far-right leader Norbert Hofer of the anti-immigration Freedom Party, electing environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen as president, projections indicated.
Russian security service reportedly kills head of regional ISIS branch
The head of a Russian Islamic State branch was reportedly killed early on Sunday as part of a raid, according to the Russian FSB security service.
Lloyd's of London warns of devastating $2.6 trillion solar storm
In 1859, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm blasted the Earth with charged particles, causing spectacular patterns in the sky and auroras visible as far south as the Caribbean. Telegraphs, the closest thing to modern technology at the time, shorted out, causing fires. The occurrence was known as the Carrington Event.
Renzi facing exit as polls point to Italy referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi's time as Italy's prime minister appeared to be over Sunday as exit polls indicated voters had overwhelmingly rejected constitutional reform proposals on which he had staked his future.
Cashless Economy Still a Fantasy for Indians Snubbed by Banks
After first selling India's cash ban as a strike against corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pushed a tantalizing side benefit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Calls On Israel To Leave Golan, Israel Prepares Fight At UNSC
The UN General Assembly adopted six resolutions on the situation of the Palestinians on Wednesday, including a demand for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu to discuss West's 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss the West's 'bad' nuclear deal with Iran with Donald Trump after the president-elect enters the White House.
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
After four years as secretary of state that featured 375 public conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 40 in-person visits, John Kerry appeared frustrated Sunday that more than 130 hours of conversation have failed to slow Israel's settlement construction in the West Bank.
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
A startling video which has been shared over 140,000 times on Facebook reveals without a doubt the hand of God protecting Israel against her enemies.
Inside the United States
US health care tab hits $3.2 Trillion; fastest growth in 8 years
The nation's health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Obama's law and by costly prescription drugs, the government said Friday.
Obama administration fails to check immigrants against FBI databases, approves citizenship
Some 175 immigrants were approved for citizenship even though their names weren't properly run through the FBI's name-check databases, potentially missing red flags that may have disqualified them from naturalization, the Obama administration admitted this weekend.
Trump to Choose Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Donald Trump is expected to nominate retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson to serve as his secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect's transition team said Monday.
Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
Nearly 600 patients who received dental care at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs medical center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C and now face an anxious wait to find out if they were infected.
Christian News
Philippines churches could cancel services over terrorism threat
A Filipino cardinal has condemned as 'terrorism' a bomb explosion outside a Catholic church in the southern Philippines as clergy in the capital warned they could cancel Masses because of the heightened threat of attacks.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Islamic State has unleashed over 600 car bombs in Mosul battle
The Islamic State has launched 632 vehicle bombs against Iraqi forces since their offensive to reclaim the city of Mosul began six weeks ago, a senior military official said Thursday.
Iran says extension of sanctions act by US Congress violates nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the US Senate's vote to extend sanctions against the Islamic Republic for 10 years violated a historic nuclear deal reached between the country and six major powers in 2015.
Trump team eyes proposed new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran
Donald Trump's transition team is examining proposals for new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing congressional sources who have been in contact with the Republican President-elect's team.
Russia's election hacking sounds new alarms across Senate
Senate lawmakers reiterated concerns this week involving Russia's purported meddling in the recent White House race nearly two months after the Obama administration publicly accused the Kremlin of interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas to hold war preparation drill in Gaza
The government of Hamas, which is the de-facto governing authority in Gaza, continues to build up its military capabilities in preparation for a future conflict with Israel.
Obama signs waiver to prevent moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
President Barack Obama signed a waiver to prevent moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Sea of Galilee water levels rise due to heavy downpours
In wake of the torrential downpours across Israel in the past few days the water levels of the Sea of Galilee rose 1 cm.
Inside the United States
Trump vows to ‘stop dead’ Mideast immigration: ‘We have no idea who they are’
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to “keep America safe” by cracking down on immigration from the Middle East and favoring “stability” in foreign policy.
Rush Limbaugh Rips Obama for Mocking Trump on Carrier in June
Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh Thursday slammed President Barack Obama for dismissing Donald Trump's pledge to keep Carrier from moving 1,000 jobs from Indianapolis to Mexico in a town hall meeting in June.
President-elect Donald Trump at first stop on 'thank you' tour: 'We are not going to be divided for long'
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring the nation together and said thank you to Ohio on Thursday, December 1st -- saying the state had heard history's call and helped him win the presidency, even though his supporters called for his former opponent Hillary Clinton to be put in jail.
Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary.
Christian News
Muslims Torch Christian Village Over Church Rumors
A mob of Muslims launched a violent attack on a Christian village in Egypt after rumors of an attempt to build a new church.
'In God We Trust:' US Motto Targeted in Lawsuit
This time, a federal court has once again dismissed a lawsuit that asked for the removal of the National Motto, 'In God We Trust,' from U.S. currency.
Dutch Christian Survives Terror Attack on Jerusalem Bus, Forgives Attackers
Marike Veldman left Holland and made a new home for herself in Jerusalem almost 40 years ago. Her goal was simple: to become a foster-mother to Arab children.
Jakarta protests: Muslims turn out in force against Christian governor Ahok
A crowd of at least 200,000 Muslim protesters has descended on Jakarta to demand the Christian governor of the Indonesian capital be arrested for insulting Islam.
Dollywood employee finds burned Bible page after wildfires
The day after wildfires tore through Gatlinburg, damaging or destroying more than 700 structures, killing at least 10 people and displacing thousands, Isaac McCord was doing his part to help out, picking up debris from the Dollywood park grounds.
Around the World
Islamic State has unleashed over 600 car bombs in Mosul battle
The Islamic State has launched 632 vehicle bombs against Iraqi forces since their offensive to reclaim the city of Mosul began six weeks ago, a senior military official said Thursday.
Iran says extension of sanctions act by US Congress violates nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the US Senate's vote to extend sanctions against the Islamic Republic for 10 years violated a historic nuclear deal reached between the country and six major powers in 2015.
Trump team eyes proposed new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran
Donald Trump's transition team is examining proposals for new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing congressional sources who have been in contact with the Republican President-elect's team.
Russia's election hacking sounds new alarms across Senate
Senate lawmakers reiterated concerns this week involving Russia's purported meddling in the recent White House race nearly two months after the Obama administration publicly accused the Kremlin of interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas to hold war preparation drill in Gaza
The government of Hamas, which is the de-facto governing authority in Gaza, continues to build up its military capabilities in preparation for a future conflict with Israel.
Obama signs waiver to prevent moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
President Barack Obama signed a waiver to prevent moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Sea of Galilee water levels rise due to heavy downpours
In wake of the torrential downpours across Israel in the past few days the water levels of the Sea of Galilee rose 1 cm.
Inside the United States
Trump vows to ‘stop dead’ Mideast immigration: ‘We have no idea who they are’
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to “keep America safe” by cracking down on immigration from the Middle East and favoring “stability” in foreign policy.
Rush Limbaugh Rips Obama for Mocking Trump on Carrier in June
Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh Thursday slammed President Barack Obama for dismissing Donald Trump's pledge to keep Carrier from moving 1,000 jobs from Indianapolis to Mexico in a town hall meeting in June.
President-elect Donald Trump at first stop on 'thank you' tour: 'We are not going to be divided for long'
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring the nation together and said thank you to Ohio on Thursday, December 1st -- saying the state had heard history's call and helped him win the presidency, even though his supporters called for his former opponent Hillary Clinton to be put in jail.
Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary.
Christian News
Muslims Torch Christian Village Over Church Rumors
A mob of Muslims launched a violent attack on a Christian village in Egypt after rumors of an attempt to build a new church.
'In God We Trust:' US Motto Targeted in Lawsuit
This time, a federal court has once again dismissed a lawsuit that asked for the removal of the National Motto, 'In God We Trust,' from U.S. currency.
Dutch Christian Survives Terror Attack on Jerusalem Bus, Forgives Attackers
Marike Veldman left Holland and made a new home for herself in Jerusalem almost 40 years ago. Her goal was simple: to become a foster-mother to Arab children.
Jakarta protests: Muslims turn out in force against Christian governor Ahok
A crowd of at least 200,000 Muslim protesters has descended on Jakarta to demand the Christian governor of the Indonesian capital be arrested for insulting Islam.
Dollywood employee finds burned Bible page after wildfires
The day after wildfires tore through Gatlinburg, damaging or destroying more than 700 structures, killing at least 10 people and displacing thousands, Isaac McCord was doing his part to help out, picking up debris from the Dollywood park grounds.