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Around the World
Trump off to London for NATO summit, under pressure to steer clear of British election
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves on Monday for a NATO summit in London and he is under pressure from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resist the temptation to wade into the British election campaign coming up later in December.
Thousands March to Turn up Pressure on Hong Kong Government
A huge crowd took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, some driven back by tear gas, to demand more democracy and an investigation into the use of force to crack down on the six-month-long anti-government demonstrations.
London Bridge Terrorist: I ‘Want to Live My Life as a Good Muslim and Also a Good Citizen of Britain’
After he was imprisoned in 2012 for taking part in a terrorist plot that sought to bomb the London stock exchange—and also had a list of targets that included the home of then-London mayor Boris Johnson and the U.S. embassy—Usman Khan wrote a letter saying that he had since discovered that 'the views' he carried at the time 'were not according to Islam and its teachings' and that he wanted to take a 'Deradicalization Course' so he could live his life “as a good Muslim and also a good British citizen.”
Iraq Prime Minister to step down as protest casualties rise
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi will step down following calls from Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric for him to vacate his post.
Report: Germany to place ban on Hezbollah
Germany is slated to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Signs of pan-European Nazi movement discovered in Italy
Italian police on Thursday uncovered a widespread plan to create a new Nazi party.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel lambastes new European members of INSTEX
Israel is taking six European nations to task for circumventing the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran, pointing to the regime's slaughter of protestors over the last few weeks.
Naftali Bennett: We need to boost our campaign in Syria
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said in closed talks that a strategic window of opportunity exists that could increase military pressure against Iranian targets in Syria. In Bennett's view, the IDF needs to act more intensively in Syria.
Inscriptions in Byzantine-era church intrigue archaeologists
A magnificently decorated Byzantine-era church uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority has shed light on the tradition of Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Israel to build a new Jewish neighborhood in Hebron
Israel announced a new neighborhood in Hebron that Palestinians called a dangerous settlement and local Jews said was righting an historic injustice.
Inside the United States
White House Says It Will Skip Wednesday's Impeachment Hearing
The White House says it will not participate in Wednesday impeachment hearing by the House Judiciary Committee.
Supreme Court may expand Second Amendment rights despite repeal of disputed gun restrictions
The Supreme Court may be on the verge of expanding gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade. What's surprising is how it got there.
Winter Storm Continues to Wreak Havoc for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
The storm system that battered the western US and Northern Plains with heavy snow and strong winds has now reached the Great Lakes region.
Christian News
Christians in India released on bail after languishing in prison for over a decade on false charges
A group of Indian Christians who suffered in prison for 11 years under false charges were finally released on bail, as advocates claimed they had been scapegoated by Hindu nationalists.
Christians slaughtered in Burkina Faso as Islamism encroaches
Over a dozen Christians in Burkina Faso were shot dead as an Islamist insurgency with links to ISIS and Al Qaida sweeps through the country.
Terrorists kill Christian boy in Cameroon after trying to abduct him as child soldier
A Christian boy in northern Cameroon was killed by Boko Haram.
Chinese police track down sales of Christian bookstore owner
The owner of a Christian bookstore in China has been arrested.
Trump off to London for NATO summit, under pressure to steer clear of British election
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves on Monday for a NATO summit in London and he is under pressure from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resist the temptation to wade into the British election campaign coming up later in December.
Thousands March to Turn up Pressure on Hong Kong Government
A huge crowd took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, some driven back by tear gas, to demand more democracy and an investigation into the use of force to crack down on the six-month-long anti-government demonstrations.
London Bridge Terrorist: I ‘Want to Live My Life as a Good Muslim and Also a Good Citizen of Britain’
After he was imprisoned in 2012 for taking part in a terrorist plot that sought to bomb the London stock exchange—and also had a list of targets that included the home of then-London mayor Boris Johnson and the U.S. embassy—Usman Khan wrote a letter saying that he had since discovered that 'the views' he carried at the time 'were not according to Islam and its teachings' and that he wanted to take a 'Deradicalization Course' so he could live his life “as a good Muslim and also a good British citizen.”
Iraq Prime Minister to step down as protest casualties rise
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi will step down following calls from Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric for him to vacate his post.
Report: Germany to place ban on Hezbollah
Germany is slated to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Signs of pan-European Nazi movement discovered in Italy
Italian police on Thursday uncovered a widespread plan to create a new Nazi party.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel lambastes new European members of INSTEX
Israel is taking six European nations to task for circumventing the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran, pointing to the regime's slaughter of protestors over the last few weeks.
Naftali Bennett: We need to boost our campaign in Syria
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said in closed talks that a strategic window of opportunity exists that could increase military pressure against Iranian targets in Syria. In Bennett's view, the IDF needs to act more intensively in Syria.
Inscriptions in Byzantine-era church intrigue archaeologists
A magnificently decorated Byzantine-era church uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority has shed light on the tradition of Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Israel to build a new Jewish neighborhood in Hebron
Israel announced a new neighborhood in Hebron that Palestinians called a dangerous settlement and local Jews said was righting an historic injustice.
Inside the United States
White House Says It Will Skip Wednesday's Impeachment Hearing
The White House says it will not participate in Wednesday impeachment hearing by the House Judiciary Committee.
Supreme Court may expand Second Amendment rights despite repeal of disputed gun restrictions
The Supreme Court may be on the verge of expanding gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade. What's surprising is how it got there.
Winter Storm Continues to Wreak Havoc for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
The storm system that battered the western US and Northern Plains with heavy snow and strong winds has now reached the Great Lakes region.
Christian News
Christians in India released on bail after languishing in prison for over a decade on false charges
A group of Indian Christians who suffered in prison for 11 years under false charges were finally released on bail, as advocates claimed they had been scapegoated by Hindu nationalists.
Christians slaughtered in Burkina Faso as Islamism encroaches
Over a dozen Christians in Burkina Faso were shot dead as an Islamist insurgency with links to ISIS and Al Qaida sweeps through the country.
Terrorists kill Christian boy in Cameroon after trying to abduct him as child soldier
A Christian boy in northern Cameroon was killed by Boko Haram.
Chinese police track down sales of Christian bookstore owner
The owner of a Christian bookstore in China has been arrested.
Around the World
Iran on fast-track to nuclear weapon
Iran has significantly reduced its nuclear breakout time.
Trump gestures strong support to Hong Kong protestors
President Trump gave his support to Hong Kong protestors Wednesday, signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, reveals US-Taliban talks
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
North Korea uses 'super large' rocket launcher to fire off two short-range missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
Turkey moves ahead with Russian missile defense despite US pressure
Turkey plans on testing its Russian-bought S-400 missile defense system Monday.
Protestors torch Iranian consulate in Iraq
Iraqi protestors burned down the Iranian consulate in Najaf, southern Iraq.
Iraq unrest: Nearly 40 killed in fresh wave of protests
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Iraq on one of the bloodiest days since anti-government protests began last month, medics and officials say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threat brings US and Israeli militaries together
Major meetings between US top military leaders and Israeli military in November seemed to presage an imminent conflict with Iran.
In possible climate breakthrough, Israel scientists engineer bacteria to eat CO₂
In a remarkable breakthrough that could pave the way toward carbon-neutral fuels, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have produced a genetically engineered bacteria that can live on carbon dioxide rather than sugar.
Archaeological site could cast light on life of Biblical villain Sisera
The Bronze Age site of el Ahwat may have been the fortress of the Canaanite commander Sisera, whose death at the hands of Jael is recorded in the Book of Judges.
Knesset speaker said mulling run for Likud leadership if primaries held
Should new national elections be called and a Likud party leadership contest be held, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein may present himself as a candidate, Channel 12 news reported Thursday.
Inside the United States
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment.
Trump seeking US military intervention against Mexico's drug cartels
US President Trump is eyeing a wider campaign against Mexico's drug cartels.
Federal Debt Up $1.3 Trillion Since Last Thanksgiving; $10,137 Per Household
The federal debt has increased by $1,303,466.578.471.45 since last Thanksgiving, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury.
Christian News
Christian in Uganda poisoned at father's funeral service
A Christian man was poisoned in Uganda by his Muslim brothers.
Christian in Iran sentenced to exile in desert
A Christian evangelist in Iran was sentenced to two years of exile in a far-flung region near the border with Pakistan.
Iran on fast-track to nuclear weapon
Iran has significantly reduced its nuclear breakout time.
Trump gestures strong support to Hong Kong protestors
President Trump gave his support to Hong Kong protestors Wednesday, signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, reveals US-Taliban talks
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
North Korea uses 'super large' rocket launcher to fire off two short-range missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
Turkey moves ahead with Russian missile defense despite US pressure
Turkey plans on testing its Russian-bought S-400 missile defense system Monday.
Protestors torch Iranian consulate in Iraq
Iraqi protestors burned down the Iranian consulate in Najaf, southern Iraq.
Iraq unrest: Nearly 40 killed in fresh wave of protests
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Iraq on one of the bloodiest days since anti-government protests began last month, medics and officials say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threat brings US and Israeli militaries together
Major meetings between US top military leaders and Israeli military in November seemed to presage an imminent conflict with Iran.
In possible climate breakthrough, Israel scientists engineer bacteria to eat CO₂
In a remarkable breakthrough that could pave the way toward carbon-neutral fuels, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have produced a genetically engineered bacteria that can live on carbon dioxide rather than sugar.
Archaeological site could cast light on life of Biblical villain Sisera
The Bronze Age site of el Ahwat may have been the fortress of the Canaanite commander Sisera, whose death at the hands of Jael is recorded in the Book of Judges.
Knesset speaker said mulling run for Likud leadership if primaries held
Should new national elections be called and a Likud party leadership contest be held, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein may present himself as a candidate, Channel 12 news reported Thursday.
Inside the United States
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment.
Trump seeking US military intervention against Mexico's drug cartels
US President Trump is eyeing a wider campaign against Mexico's drug cartels.
Federal Debt Up $1.3 Trillion Since Last Thanksgiving; $10,137 Per Household
The federal debt has increased by $1,303,466.578.471.45 since last Thanksgiving, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury.
Christian News
Christian in Uganda poisoned at father's funeral service
A Christian man was poisoned in Uganda by his Muslim brothers.
Christian in Iran sentenced to exile in desert
A Christian evangelist in Iran was sentenced to two years of exile in a far-flung region near the border with Pakistan.
Around the World
Lebanon protests become openly anti-Iranian
A critical fault line between Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah and Lebanese protestors was exposed Sunday night.
Russia says it showed hypersonic nuclear missile system to U.S. inspectors
Russia's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday it had shown the country's new Avangard nuclear missile system to US inspectors for the first time, a move Moscow said showed a key arms control treaty was still effective.
Turkey to Test Russian S-400 Systems Despite US Pressure: Media
Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country’s capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian S-400 missile defenses, Turkish media said, despite pressure from Washington for Turkey to drop the system.
Trump expected to sign Hong Kong bill
President Trump is expected to sign legislation backing pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong and authorizing sanctions, according to former officials familiar with his thinking, even as his administration pursues a trade deal with China.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu agrees to hold Likud leadership primary in next six weeks
Embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to face a party leadership challenge within weeks amid opposition within Likud to his continued reign, as he faces trial in three corruption cases.
Christian CEOs Worldwide Gear Up to 'Humiliate BDS' by Investing Millions in Israeli Businesses
Jesus said in Matthew 6, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also," and Christians around the world are preparing to connect their hearts and their businesses to Israel at a groundbreaking summit next week.
Inside the United States
'Bomb Cyclone' Winter Storm Will Hit U.S. As Thanksgiving Nears, Forecasters Warn
Snow, rain and strong winds will make travel conditions difficult in parts of the West this week from an expansive storm that will slowly spread toward the central and eastern United States into this weekend.
Trump says U.S. will designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists over their role in drug and human trafficking.
House Republicans drafting rebuttal to counter Democratic Trump impeachment report
House Republicans will release their own impeachment report to counter the one being drafted by the Democrats.
Study: Vast Majority of Americans View Religious Freedom as Fundamental Right
Becket Law recently released the Religious Freedom Index, a new study affirming that a vast majority of Americans support religious freedom as a basic human right.
Christian News
Korean evangelist killed in Turkey in attack believers see as "sign" of things to come
A Korean evangelist was murdered in Turkey this month, and local believers are seeing it as a harbinger of things to come.
Is the Bible right? Newly discovered fossils show snakes had legs
The Biblical story of the forbidden fruit – which discusses how the snake persuaded Eve to taste it, and how she and Adam, who also ate from it, were subsequently banned from the Garden of Eden by God – is probably one of the most well-known narratives in the history of humankind.
Lebanon protests become openly anti-Iranian
A critical fault line between Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah and Lebanese protestors was exposed Sunday night.
Russia says it showed hypersonic nuclear missile system to U.S. inspectors
Russia's Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday it had shown the country's new Avangard nuclear missile system to US inspectors for the first time, a move Moscow said showed a key arms control treaty was still effective.
Turkey to Test Russian S-400 Systems Despite US Pressure: Media
Turkish F-16 warplanes will fly over the country’s capital Ankara on Monday to test its new Russian S-400 missile defenses, Turkish media said, despite pressure from Washington for Turkey to drop the system.
Trump expected to sign Hong Kong bill
President Trump is expected to sign legislation backing pro-democracy demonstrators in Hong Kong and authorizing sanctions, according to former officials familiar with his thinking, even as his administration pursues a trade deal with China.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu agrees to hold Likud leadership primary in next six weeks
Embattled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to face a party leadership challenge within weeks amid opposition within Likud to his continued reign, as he faces trial in three corruption cases.
Christian CEOs Worldwide Gear Up to 'Humiliate BDS' by Investing Millions in Israeli Businesses
Jesus said in Matthew 6, "Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also," and Christians around the world are preparing to connect their hearts and their businesses to Israel at a groundbreaking summit next week.
Inside the United States
'Bomb Cyclone' Winter Storm Will Hit U.S. As Thanksgiving Nears, Forecasters Warn
Snow, rain and strong winds will make travel conditions difficult in parts of the West this week from an expansive storm that will slowly spread toward the central and eastern United States into this weekend.
Trump says U.S. will designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he will designate Mexican drug cartels as terrorists over their role in drug and human trafficking.
House Republicans drafting rebuttal to counter Democratic Trump impeachment report
House Republicans will release their own impeachment report to counter the one being drafted by the Democrats.
Study: Vast Majority of Americans View Religious Freedom as Fundamental Right
Becket Law recently released the Religious Freedom Index, a new study affirming that a vast majority of Americans support religious freedom as a basic human right.
Christian News
Korean evangelist killed in Turkey in attack believers see as "sign" of things to come
A Korean evangelist was murdered in Turkey this month, and local believers are seeing it as a harbinger of things to come.
Is the Bible right? Newly discovered fossils show snakes had legs
The Biblical story of the forbidden fruit – which discusses how the snake persuaded Eve to taste it, and how she and Adam, who also ate from it, were subsequently banned from the Garden of Eden by God – is probably one of the most well-known narratives in the history of humankind.