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Russia admits special forces 'directing warplanes' in Syria
Russia's elite special forces contingents are active on the battlefield in Syria, directing Russian warplanes, the commander of Russia's forces in Syria admitted in an interview published Wednesday.
Medical experts call for global drug decriminalisation
An international commission of medical experts is calling for global drug decriminalisation, arguing that current policies lead to violence, deaths and the spread of disease, harming health and human rights.
Obama Admin Indicts Iran in Hack Attacks on U.S. Banks, Dam
The Obama administration unsealed a federal indictment Thursday charging seven Iranian government-backed hackers with cyber crimes as the result of multiple attacks in recent years on several U.S. banks and a New York dam, according to officials.
China Hacked F-22, F-35 Stealth Jet Secrets
A Chinese businessman pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to hack computer networks of U.S. defense contractors and obtain sensitive data on military aircraft that was passed on to China.
Number of terrorists, victims: Mysteries remain 2 days after Brussels attack
Two days after the deadly terrorist attacks in Brussels, investigators are still grappling with key aspects of the bombings, including exactly how many terrorists were involved, how many are still at large and the identity of the victims and the missing.
6 Arrested in Brussels Police Operation after French Raids Foil Planned Terror Attack
Six people have been arrested in a large police operation in Brussels, a Belgian prosecutor said Thursday night, as two suspects in the deadly Brussels bombings remain on the loose.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN body to compile blacklist of settlement businesses
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva approved a resolution on Thursday to gather a blacklist of Israeli and international companies operating directly or indirectly in settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and in the Golan Heights. This list is to be updated annually.
Islamic State explains why it doesn't attack Israel (yet)
The Islamic State terror group published an article explaining why it does not attack the Jewish state, arguing that the Palestinian issue should not get preferential treatment.

Inside the United States
Employers to drop millions from health care plans as Obamacare premiums spike, CBO projects
Obamacare insurance premiums will leap 6 percent a year over the next decade, and companies will drop millions of employees from their health plans as insurers and employers calibrate their offerings for the new marketplace, the Congressional Budget Office said Thursday.
Deficit to rise to $534 billion
The federal deficit will rise to $534 billion for fiscal 2016, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Thursday, nearly $100 billion higher than the year before.
500 days pass without mention of IRS scandal by top networks
A new report found the top three TV networks -- ABC, CBS and NBC -- have not reported on the Internal Revenue Service's alleged targeting of conservative groups in more than 500 days.
Lost emails from Clinton server discovered
Conservative legal watchdogs have discovered new emails from Hillary Clinton's private email server dating back to the first days of her tenure as secretary of State.

U.S. Politics
Ted Cruz: Police need to 'patrol and secure' Muslim neighborhoods
Ted Cruz on Tuesday called for law enforcement to step up their policing of Muslim neighborhoods in the U.S. in the wake of terrorist attacks in Brussels, comparing it to police boosting their presence in areas with known gang activity.
Sanders serves DNC with lawsuit papers
Bernie Sanders' campaign is still suing the Democratic National Committee for $75,000 over access to its voter files, serving the party with papers on Thursday to keep the lawsuit going.

Christian News
Court: Muslim convert to Christianity does have human rights
What sort of dangers would a Muslim face if he converted to Christianity and then was deported to Iran, a nation governed by strict Islamic law? The European Court of Human Rights has ordered Sweden to consider that very question.
Franklin Graham Calls For Prayers for Victims of Brussels Attacks
The Rev. Franklin Graham Thursday called for prayers for the victims of 'these horrific acts of evil in Belgium.'