Today's Breaking News
Around the World
UN fears third leg of the global financial crisis - with prospect of epic debt defaults
The third leg of the world's intractable depression is yet to come. If trade economists at the United Nations are right, the next traumatic episode may entail the greatest debt jubilee in history.
Iran's President Rouhani slams US 'lack of compliance' with nuclear deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the United States Thursday of 'a lack of compliance' with the nuclear deal agreed between Tehran and world powers last July.
Yahoo Confirms 'State-Sponsored' Cyber Attack Exposed 500M Users
Yahoo confirmed on Thursday that at least half a billion user accounts had their information stolen in a 'state-sponsored' cyber attack that is thought to be the largest Internet breach to date.
Earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude strikes southeast of Tokyo
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck southeast of Tokyo on Friday morning, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.
Islamic State launches chemical attack against U.S., Iraqi forces, Pentagon confirms
The U.S. military's top office confirmed Thursday that Islamic State operatives launched a chemical attack against Iraqi forces and their American military advisers positioned outside the group's Iraqi stronghold of Mosul.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
In UN address, Netanyahu calls on Abbas to speak before Israeli parliament
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is invited to address Israel's parliament, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday told the United Nations General Assembly.

Inside the United States
Troops, extra police in Charlotte to prevent more clashes
Hundreds of National Guard troops and police reinforcements converged on Charlotte, mobilized to prevent a third night of violent protests over the fatal police shooting of a black man. T
NY authorities seize 33 kilos of heroin in record drug bust
Authorities in New York state have made a record drug bust, seizing 33 kilograms of heroin and 2 kilograms of fentanyl.

U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton proposes 65% top rate for estate tax
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Thursday released an updated tax plan that would impose a 65 percent tax on estates for the wealthiest individuals in the country.

Christian News
'The Gathering': America Can Only Be Saved by Spiritual Revival, Not a 'Political Awakening,' Christian Leaders Say
America won't be saved by a 'political awakening,' said Pastor Ronnie Floyd, who was among over 40 Christian leaders that came together at The Gathering to pray for a spiritual transformation in the nation.