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Around the World
Trump Says It Looks Like Iran Struck Saudis, Ready To Help Ally
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that it is increasingly 'looking like' Iran was behind an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend, but said it was still too early to be sure.
Iran seizes new boat near Strait of Hormuz as tensions spiral
Iran has seized a boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel and arrested its 11 crew members near a vital oil shipping lane, state television reported on Monday.
Nile dam project: Talks stall between Egypt and Ethiopia
Negotiations between Cairo and Addis Ababa over a Nile dam being built by Ethiopia have stalled, Egypt said on Monday.
US and India on verge of trade agreement breakthrough, officials say
U.S. and Indian officials are nearing a trade negotiation breakthrough, according to multiple administration officials and industry insiders familiar with the talks, hoping to unveil at least a preliminary agreement during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit this week.
US blames Iran for Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi oil facility
Yemeni rebels struck an oil field and a facility in Saudi Arabia Saturday that the Saudi Aramco said was the biggest in the world.
Trump says U.S. reaches trade deals with Japan, no word on cars
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington had struck trade agreements with Tokyo that could be implemented without congressional approval, but stopped short of assuring Japan that new tariffs would not be slapped on vital auto exports.
Turkey, Russia, Iran agree steps to ease tensions in Syria's Idlib despite lingering differences
The leaders of Turkey, Russia, and Iran meeting in Ankara on Monday agreed to try to ease tensions in northwest Syria’s Idlib region, but disagreements between the countries appeared to linger, especially over the threat from Islamic State.
Pentagon chief blames Iran for 'unprecedented attack' on Saudi oil facilities as military considers options
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper blamed Iran for a series of coordinated attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities following a meeting at the White House to brief President Trump on the situation, saying that the Pentagon was considering its options.
The ozone layer is on track to completely repair itself in our lifetime
The ozone layer is steadily repairing itself following a drastic global reduction in the use of ozone-depleting substances, the UN's environmental agency has found.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu pledges to take back 'sites that have security importance or are important to Israel’s heritage' one day away from elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his final campaign pledge Monday, the night before elections Tuesday, promising to annex 'all the settlements' in the West Bank.
Netanyahu, Gantz, or 28 other parties? Israel goes to the polls, again
Israelis headed to the polls Tuesday for the second time this year in a closely fought repeat election that pits incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party against former army chief Benny Gantz’s Blue and White faction.
IDF chief: Israel's enemies will face unprecedented firepower in next war
In the past few decades, Israel's enemies have changed from guerilla cells to terrorist armies, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi said Thursday at a memorial ceremony in Zikhron Yaakov honoring fallen soldiers from the IDF's Artillery Corps.
Inside the United States
'Killer robots': Pentagon advances combat AI despite fears, opposition
The Army’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, with headquarters in the heart of the Rust Belt, is a crucial component of a grand Pentagon plan to incorporate robots and machine learning into 21st-century warfare.
Federal judge rules terror watchlist violates constitutional rights of those on it
The government’s watchlist of more than 1 million people identified as 'known or suspected terrorists' violates the constitutional rights of those placed on it, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Christian News
Xi Jinping set up as god in state-run Chinese churches
China is overhauling its state-run 'Three-Self' churches to reflect the idolatry of its one-party state.
CA Senate Passes Resolution Telling Pastors to Embrace LGBTQ Beliefs
California Senate passed a resolution telling Christian clergy to accept and support LGBTQ ideology, even if doing so violates their Christian beliefs.
Trump Says It Looks Like Iran Struck Saudis, Ready To Help Ally
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that it is increasingly 'looking like' Iran was behind an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities over the weekend, but said it was still too early to be sure.
Iran seizes new boat near Strait of Hormuz as tensions spiral
Iran has seized a boat suspected of being used to smuggle fuel and arrested its 11 crew members near a vital oil shipping lane, state television reported on Monday.
Nile dam project: Talks stall between Egypt and Ethiopia
Negotiations between Cairo and Addis Ababa over a Nile dam being built by Ethiopia have stalled, Egypt said on Monday.
US and India on verge of trade agreement breakthrough, officials say
U.S. and Indian officials are nearing a trade negotiation breakthrough, according to multiple administration officials and industry insiders familiar with the talks, hoping to unveil at least a preliminary agreement during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit this week.
US blames Iran for Yemeni rebel attack on Saudi oil facility
Yemeni rebels struck an oil field and a facility in Saudi Arabia Saturday that the Saudi Aramco said was the biggest in the world.
Trump says U.S. reaches trade deals with Japan, no word on cars
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington had struck trade agreements with Tokyo that could be implemented without congressional approval, but stopped short of assuring Japan that new tariffs would not be slapped on vital auto exports.
Turkey, Russia, Iran agree steps to ease tensions in Syria's Idlib despite lingering differences
The leaders of Turkey, Russia, and Iran meeting in Ankara on Monday agreed to try to ease tensions in northwest Syria’s Idlib region, but disagreements between the countries appeared to linger, especially over the threat from Islamic State.
Pentagon chief blames Iran for 'unprecedented attack' on Saudi oil facilities as military considers options
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper blamed Iran for a series of coordinated attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities following a meeting at the White House to brief President Trump on the situation, saying that the Pentagon was considering its options.
The ozone layer is on track to completely repair itself in our lifetime
The ozone layer is steadily repairing itself following a drastic global reduction in the use of ozone-depleting substances, the UN's environmental agency has found.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu pledges to take back 'sites that have security importance or are important to Israel’s heritage' one day away from elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made his final campaign pledge Monday, the night before elections Tuesday, promising to annex 'all the settlements' in the West Bank.
Netanyahu, Gantz, or 28 other parties? Israel goes to the polls, again
Israelis headed to the polls Tuesday for the second time this year in a closely fought repeat election that pits incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party against former army chief Benny Gantz’s Blue and White faction.
IDF chief: Israel's enemies will face unprecedented firepower in next war
In the past few decades, Israel's enemies have changed from guerilla cells to terrorist armies, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi said Thursday at a memorial ceremony in Zikhron Yaakov honoring fallen soldiers from the IDF's Artillery Corps.
Inside the United States
'Killer robots': Pentagon advances combat AI despite fears, opposition
The Army’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, with headquarters in the heart of the Rust Belt, is a crucial component of a grand Pentagon plan to incorporate robots and machine learning into 21st-century warfare.
Federal judge rules terror watchlist violates constitutional rights of those on it
The government’s watchlist of more than 1 million people identified as 'known or suspected terrorists' violates the constitutional rights of those placed on it, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.
Christian News
Xi Jinping set up as god in state-run Chinese churches
China is overhauling its state-run 'Three-Self' churches to reflect the idolatry of its one-party state.
CA Senate Passes Resolution Telling Pastors to Embrace LGBTQ Beliefs
California Senate passed a resolution telling Christian clergy to accept and support LGBTQ ideology, even if doing so violates their Christian beliefs.
Around the World
Trump: US 'locked and loaded' against attackers of Saudi oil facility 'depending on verification'
President Trump on Sunday suggested U.S. investigators had 'reason to believe' they knew who launched crippling attacks against a key Saudi oil facility, and vowed that America was 'locked and loaded depending on verification.'
Iran: Republic ready for 'full-fledged war'
Iran denied on Sunday it was involved in Yemen rebel drone attacks the previous day targeting the world's biggest oil processing facility and an oil field in Saudi Arabia, just hours after America's top diplomat alleged that Tehran was behind the 'unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply.'
Damage from Iran-linked drone attack on Saudi oil facility captured in satellite images
Saudi oil sites attacked on Saturday -- in a drone assault linked to Iran -- were seen to have sustained damage after satellite images released Sunday captured char marks and smoke billowing from the world’s largest oil processing facility.
Violence Flares as Protesters Defy a Police Ban to March Through Hong Kong's Streets
Protesters in Hong Kong once again defied a police ban Sunday to march through the territory’s downtown districts in their push for greater political freedom, but what began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned violent.
Egypt says no 'breakthrough' with Ethiopia over Nile dam
Egypt on Sunday said negotiations over an upstream Nile dam being built by Ethiopia have not led to any 'breakthrough.'
Turkey Says Delivery of Second S-400 Battery Complete
Turkey’s defense ministry said on Sunday that the delivery of a second battery of Russian S-400 missile defense systems has been completed as of Sunday, and added that the systems would become active in April 2020.
Yemen drones hit Saudi oil sites, including key chokepoint
Drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and another major oil field Saturday, sparking huge fires at a vulnerable chokepoint for global energy supplies.
Oil surges after attack on Saudi oil facilities shuts in 5% of global supply
Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent crude posting its biggest intra-day percentage gain since the Gulf War in 1991, after an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities on Saturday shut over 5% of global supply.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump says he and Netanyahu discussed possible US-Israeli defense treaty
President Trump said he spoke Saturday to Israel leader Benjamin Netanyahu about the possibility of a 'mutual defense treaty' between the two nations -- just days before Israeli voters go to the polls to decide the fate of their embattled leader.
Netanyahu approves new Jordan Valley settlement, says US peace plan imminent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his final pre-election cabinet meeting on Sunday in the Jordan Valley on Sunday, reiterating his pledge to annex the area.
Netanyahu pre-election proposal hints at one-state Trump peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promise to annex the Jordan Valley if he is re-elected next week has angered proponents of the two-state solution.
IDF chief: Israel's enemies will face unprecedented firepower in next war
In the past few decades, Israel's enemies have changed from guerilla cells to terrorist armies, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi said Thursday at a memorial ceremony in Zikhron Yaakov honoring fallen soldiers from the IDF's Artillery Corps.
Inside the United States
$4,155,323,000,000: Federal Spending Sets Record Through August
The federal government spent a record $4,155,323,000,000 in the first eleven months of fiscal 2019 (October through August), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement released Thursday.
CA Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing 'Free' Chemical Abortions For College Students
California lawmakers passed a bill on Friday forcing all taxpayer-funded universities in the state to offer the 'free' chemical abortion pill to students on campus by 2023.
Humberto becomes a hurricane
The National Hurricane Center late Sunday announced that Tropical Storm Humberto gained strength while it moved away from the Bahamas and is now a hurricane.
Christian News
North Korean Propaganda Video Tells the Story of Woman’s Search for the Lord
North Korean propaganda footage released by Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) tells the story of a Christian woman who fled the regime and returned to establish an underground church.
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its 'sinicization' campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.
Trump: US 'locked and loaded' against attackers of Saudi oil facility 'depending on verification'
President Trump on Sunday suggested U.S. investigators had 'reason to believe' they knew who launched crippling attacks against a key Saudi oil facility, and vowed that America was 'locked and loaded depending on verification.'
Iran: Republic ready for 'full-fledged war'
Iran denied on Sunday it was involved in Yemen rebel drone attacks the previous day targeting the world's biggest oil processing facility and an oil field in Saudi Arabia, just hours after America's top diplomat alleged that Tehran was behind the 'unprecedented attack on the world's energy supply.'
Damage from Iran-linked drone attack on Saudi oil facility captured in satellite images
Saudi oil sites attacked on Saturday -- in a drone assault linked to Iran -- were seen to have sustained damage after satellite images released Sunday captured char marks and smoke billowing from the world’s largest oil processing facility.
Violence Flares as Protesters Defy a Police Ban to March Through Hong Kong's Streets
Protesters in Hong Kong once again defied a police ban Sunday to march through the territory’s downtown districts in their push for greater political freedom, but what began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned violent.
Egypt says no 'breakthrough' with Ethiopia over Nile dam
Egypt on Sunday said negotiations over an upstream Nile dam being built by Ethiopia have not led to any 'breakthrough.'
Turkey Says Delivery of Second S-400 Battery Complete
Turkey’s defense ministry said on Sunday that the delivery of a second battery of Russian S-400 missile defense systems has been completed as of Sunday, and added that the systems would become active in April 2020.
Yemen drones hit Saudi oil sites, including key chokepoint
Drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked the world’s largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia and another major oil field Saturday, sparking huge fires at a vulnerable chokepoint for global energy supplies.
Oil surges after attack on Saudi oil facilities shuts in 5% of global supply
Oil prices surged on Monday, with Brent crude posting its biggest intra-day percentage gain since the Gulf War in 1991, after an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facilities on Saturday shut over 5% of global supply.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump says he and Netanyahu discussed possible US-Israeli defense treaty
President Trump said he spoke Saturday to Israel leader Benjamin Netanyahu about the possibility of a 'mutual defense treaty' between the two nations -- just days before Israeli voters go to the polls to decide the fate of their embattled leader.
Netanyahu approves new Jordan Valley settlement, says US peace plan imminent
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened his final pre-election cabinet meeting on Sunday in the Jordan Valley on Sunday, reiterating his pledge to annex the area.
Netanyahu pre-election proposal hints at one-state Trump peace plan
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s promise to annex the Jordan Valley if he is re-elected next week has angered proponents of the two-state solution.
IDF chief: Israel's enemies will face unprecedented firepower in next war
In the past few decades, Israel's enemies have changed from guerilla cells to terrorist armies, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi said Thursday at a memorial ceremony in Zikhron Yaakov honoring fallen soldiers from the IDF's Artillery Corps.
Inside the United States
$4,155,323,000,000: Federal Spending Sets Record Through August
The federal government spent a record $4,155,323,000,000 in the first eleven months of fiscal 2019 (October through August), according to the Monthly Treasury Statement released Thursday.
CA Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing 'Free' Chemical Abortions For College Students
California lawmakers passed a bill on Friday forcing all taxpayer-funded universities in the state to offer the 'free' chemical abortion pill to students on campus by 2023.
Humberto becomes a hurricane
The National Hurricane Center late Sunday announced that Tropical Storm Humberto gained strength while it moved away from the Bahamas and is now a hurricane.
Christian News
North Korean Propaganda Video Tells the Story of Woman’s Search for the Lord
North Korean propaganda footage released by Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) tells the story of a Christian woman who fled the regime and returned to establish an underground church.
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its 'sinicization' campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.
Around the World
The European Central Bank cut rates to a surprise record low and launched a sweeping round of stimulus
The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a sweeping round of stimulus for the continent's slowing economy, cutting interest rates to their lowest ever level and introducing a round of quantitative easing.
China urges U.S. to take steps to ensure North Korea talks resume
China urged the United States on Thursday to adopt an approach more conducive to dialogue in response to North Korea’s goodwill in wanting to resume denuclearization talks, and again suggested United Nations sanctions relief be considered for Pyongyang.
Upcoming North Korea-U.S. nuclear talks aimed at drafting agreement
Working-level talks expected to take place between the United States and North Korea late this month are part of a process to draft an agreement to be signed at the countries' next summit, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper in Japan said Thursday.
Trump favors 'whole deal' with China, two sides prepare for trade talks
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he preferred a comprehensive trade deal with China but did not rule out the possibility of an interim pact, even as he said an 'easy' agreement would not be possible.
John Bolton's departure could resurrect Trump's Taliban talks
President’s Trump’s split with former national security adviser John Bolton could foreshadow an effort to revive the Taliban peace talks that delivered the final blow to the pair's strained relationship.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Wants Free Hand Against Iran, Netanyahu Says In Russia
Israel must be given free rein to act against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 12 as talks concluded in Sochi where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss security coordination in Syria.
Netanyahu: We will have no choice but start military campaign in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Thursday that Israel may have no choice but to embark on a military operation in Gaza to overthrow Hamas.
Rivlin warns Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or face a war neither side wants
President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday cautioned the Lebanese government that if it doesn’t stop Hezbollah’s aggression against Israel, the terror group will drag both countries into war.
Survey shows Likud soaring to 36 seats, Otzma Yehudit out
A poll published by the Knesset Channel on Thursday showed Likud surging to 36 seats and far-right Otzma Yehudit left out by the curb.
Inside the United States
'Historic milestone': Senate confirms 150th Trump judicial nominee
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s 150th judicial nominee Wednesday, helping to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to remake the federal bench with a conservative bent.
Budget deficit smashes $1 trillion mark, the highest in seven years
The U.S. government’s red ink for fiscal 2019 swelled past the $1 trillion mark in August, the first time that level has been eclipsed in seven years, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.
‘Fake News’ Fears: 95% of Americans ‘Troubled’ by Current State of Media, Poll Finds
Nearly all Americans are 'troubled' by the state of the media, according to a new study from boutique PR agency, Bospar, in collaboration with Propeller Insights.
Trump says he will unveil 'middle-income' tax plan in 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would unveil a tax overhaul plan aimed at middle-income households next year, amid the 2020 presidential election.
Biden, Warren, and Sanders spar in first debate featuring front-runners
The top three polling 2020 Democrats sparred on the same stage for the first time in the campaign season.
House Dems Pass Resolution on Impeachment Guidelines in Fiery Hearing, Republicans Say It's Misleading
With Congress back in session, the question of impeachment is back at the forefront with House Democrats taking a step Thursday to move forward with the process.
'Forfeit Your Religious Beliefs'? OK Governor Told He Will Violate Church-State Separation if He Speaks at Church
Does your First Amendment right to express your religious beliefs end if you're elected to public office? According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, it apparently does.
Christian News
Kirk Cameron launches new TV series featuring celebrity friends, competition, honest conversations
Actor Kirk Cameron is teaming up with his celebrities friends for a new TBN series, called 'One on One.'
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.
The European Central Bank cut rates to a surprise record low and launched a sweeping round of stimulus
The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a sweeping round of stimulus for the continent's slowing economy, cutting interest rates to their lowest ever level and introducing a round of quantitative easing.
China urges U.S. to take steps to ensure North Korea talks resume
China urged the United States on Thursday to adopt an approach more conducive to dialogue in response to North Korea’s goodwill in wanting to resume denuclearization talks, and again suggested United Nations sanctions relief be considered for Pyongyang.
Upcoming North Korea-U.S. nuclear talks aimed at drafting agreement
Working-level talks expected to take place between the United States and North Korea late this month are part of a process to draft an agreement to be signed at the countries' next summit, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper in Japan said Thursday.
Trump favors 'whole deal' with China, two sides prepare for trade talks
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he preferred a comprehensive trade deal with China but did not rule out the possibility of an interim pact, even as he said an 'easy' agreement would not be possible.
John Bolton's departure could resurrect Trump's Taliban talks
President’s Trump’s split with former national security adviser John Bolton could foreshadow an effort to revive the Taliban peace talks that delivered the final blow to the pair's strained relationship.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Wants Free Hand Against Iran, Netanyahu Says In Russia
Israel must be given free rein to act against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 12 as talks concluded in Sochi where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss security coordination in Syria.
Netanyahu: We will have no choice but start military campaign in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Thursday that Israel may have no choice but to embark on a military operation in Gaza to overthrow Hamas.
Rivlin warns Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or face a war neither side wants
President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday cautioned the Lebanese government that if it doesn’t stop Hezbollah’s aggression against Israel, the terror group will drag both countries into war.
Survey shows Likud soaring to 36 seats, Otzma Yehudit out
A poll published by the Knesset Channel on Thursday showed Likud surging to 36 seats and far-right Otzma Yehudit left out by the curb.
Inside the United States
'Historic milestone': Senate confirms 150th Trump judicial nominee
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s 150th judicial nominee Wednesday, helping to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to remake the federal bench with a conservative bent.
Budget deficit smashes $1 trillion mark, the highest in seven years
The U.S. government’s red ink for fiscal 2019 swelled past the $1 trillion mark in August, the first time that level has been eclipsed in seven years, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.
‘Fake News’ Fears: 95% of Americans ‘Troubled’ by Current State of Media, Poll Finds
Nearly all Americans are 'troubled' by the state of the media, according to a new study from boutique PR agency, Bospar, in collaboration with Propeller Insights.
Trump says he will unveil 'middle-income' tax plan in 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would unveil a tax overhaul plan aimed at middle-income households next year, amid the 2020 presidential election.
Biden, Warren, and Sanders spar in first debate featuring front-runners
The top three polling 2020 Democrats sparred on the same stage for the first time in the campaign season.
House Dems Pass Resolution on Impeachment Guidelines in Fiery Hearing, Republicans Say It's Misleading
With Congress back in session, the question of impeachment is back at the forefront with House Democrats taking a step Thursday to move forward with the process.
'Forfeit Your Religious Beliefs'? OK Governor Told He Will Violate Church-State Separation if He Speaks at Church
Does your First Amendment right to express your religious beliefs end if you're elected to public office? According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, it apparently does.
Christian News
Kirk Cameron launches new TV series featuring celebrity friends, competition, honest conversations
Actor Kirk Cameron is teaming up with his celebrities friends for a new TBN series, called 'One on One.'
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.