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Around the World
18 Years After 9/11, US Drops 80,000 lbs. of Bombs on ISIS-Infested Island, War on Radical Islamic Terror Rages On
A US-led coalition of warplanes conducted an airstrike against an Islamic State stronghold in Iraq on Tuesday, dropping 40 tons of bombs on an island in the Tigris River in order to deny the terror group a safe haven, according to Operation Inherent Resolve.
Iran denounces 'U.S.-Israeli plot' over nuclear program
Iran has denounced a 'U.S.-Israeli plot' to put pressure on the United Nations nuclear watchdog, after the IAEA called in recent days for more cooperation from Tehran following what diplomats say was the detection of uranium particles at an undeclared site.
Carrie Lam speaks out against feared US interference through Hong Kong democracy bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has accused the US of interference in the wave of protests that have swept through the Special Administrative Region of China since June.
In 9/11 speech, al-Qaeda chief calls for attacks on Israel, West
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called Wednesday on Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Trump pledges to postpone 5 percent hike on Chinese tariffs
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States will postpone a planned 5 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods.
Water found in atmosphere of planet beyond our solar system
Scientists for the first time have detected water in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet orbiting a distant star, evidence that a key ingredient for life exists beyond our solar system, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Jihadis celebrate 9/11 anniversary, vow to strike America again
Pro-ISIS and pro-Al-Qaeda channels on the Telegram messaging app have been inundated with posts relating to 9/11, including threats and calls for Muslims in the U.S. to carry out new terrorist attacks, according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu vows to apply Israeli sovereignty to Jordan Valley if reelected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel would apply its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley if he is reelected.
UN says West Bank annexation would violate international law
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the Jordan Valley and settlements in the West Bank if reelected would violate international law.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deny asylum to many Central Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to fully enforce a new rule that would curtail asylum applications by immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, a key element of his hardline immigration policies.
18 years later, America vows to 'never forget' 9/11
Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vowed Wednesday to 'never forget' 18 years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil.
Christian News
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its 'sinicization' campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.
San Diego area pastor says 'no doubt' church graffiti connected to his opposition to Drag Queen Story Hour
A pastor near San Diego is claiming satanic graffiti spray-painted on his church is tied to his outspoken opposition to 'Drag Queen Story Hour.'
18 Years After 9/11, US Drops 80,000 lbs. of Bombs on ISIS-Infested Island, War on Radical Islamic Terror Rages On
A US-led coalition of warplanes conducted an airstrike against an Islamic State stronghold in Iraq on Tuesday, dropping 40 tons of bombs on an island in the Tigris River in order to deny the terror group a safe haven, according to Operation Inherent Resolve.
Iran denounces 'U.S.-Israeli plot' over nuclear program
Iran has denounced a 'U.S.-Israeli plot' to put pressure on the United Nations nuclear watchdog, after the IAEA called in recent days for more cooperation from Tehran following what diplomats say was the detection of uranium particles at an undeclared site.
Carrie Lam speaks out against feared US interference through Hong Kong democracy bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has accused the US of interference in the wave of protests that have swept through the Special Administrative Region of China since June.
In 9/11 speech, al-Qaeda chief calls for attacks on Israel, West
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called Wednesday on Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Trump pledges to postpone 5 percent hike on Chinese tariffs
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States will postpone a planned 5 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods.
Water found in atmosphere of planet beyond our solar system
Scientists for the first time have detected water in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet orbiting a distant star, evidence that a key ingredient for life exists beyond our solar system, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Jihadis celebrate 9/11 anniversary, vow to strike America again
Pro-ISIS and pro-Al-Qaeda channels on the Telegram messaging app have been inundated with posts relating to 9/11, including threats and calls for Muslims in the U.S. to carry out new terrorist attacks, according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu vows to apply Israeli sovereignty to Jordan Valley if reelected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel would apply its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley if he is reelected.
UN says West Bank annexation would violate international law
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the Jordan Valley and settlements in the West Bank if reelected would violate international law.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deny asylum to many Central Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to fully enforce a new rule that would curtail asylum applications by immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, a key element of his hardline immigration policies.
18 years later, America vows to 'never forget' 9/11
Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vowed Wednesday to 'never forget' 18 years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil.
Christian News
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its 'sinicization' campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.
San Diego area pastor says 'no doubt' church graffiti connected to his opposition to Drag Queen Story Hour
A pastor near San Diego is claiming satanic graffiti spray-painted on his church is tied to his outspoken opposition to 'Drag Queen Story Hour.'
Around the World
Rocket attack on US Embassy in Afghanistan on 9/11 anniversary
A rocket exploded near the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan early Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
State media: Kim Jong Un supervised North Korea's firing of super-large rocket launcher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Tuesday's testing of a super-large multiple rocket launcher, state propaganda organ KCNA said late Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF airstrikes hit 15 sites in Gaza after 2 rockets fired at Israeli cities
The IDF launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, just hours after Gaza terrorists fired two rockets the southern cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding an election rally there.
US says peace deal still possible if Israel annexes settlements, Jordan Valley
The White House said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex the Jordan Valley and West Bank settlements would not foreclose the possibility of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict if enacted.
Arab League calls Netanyahu plan to annex West Bank areas 'aggression'
Arab foreign ministers condemned a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as 'aggression' undermining any chances of a peace settlement with the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
Bolton's firing empowers Pompeo, opens door for Trump diplomacy
President Trump’s stunning dismissal of John R. Bolton clears the stage for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- along with Vice President Mike Pence, one of the few members of Mr. Trump’s original national security inner circle still standing -- to wield more influence over a raft of foreign policy challenges confronting the White House.
On Eve of 9/11 Anniversary, New US Sanctions Target Hamas, Islamic State, Other Terror Groups
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on a 'wide range of terrorists and their supporters,' including the Palestinian group Hamas and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Trump to lift ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities
President Trump announced he would lift a ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities, saying the Department of Justice has found that restriction unconstitutional.
Trump-backed Republican wins special congressional election in North Carolina: AP
Republican Dan Bishop won a special U.S. congressional election in North Carolina, the Associated Press said on Tuesday, saving a longtime stronghold for President Donald Trump’s party and turning back a strong Democratic challenge.
Judge Blocks North Dakota's Medication Abortion Reversal Law
A federal judge in North Dakota has ruled against a recent state law that required physicians to tell women they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts.
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US ambassador to UN
The Senate has confirmed Kelly Craft to become the next U.S. envoy to the United Nations despite Democratic concerns about her inexperience and potential conflicts of interest.
Christian News
US Christian evangelical delegation meets Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Tuesday with a delegation of American evangelical Christians in the Red Sea city of Jiddah as the kingdom works to forge closer ties with an influential electoral base in the U.S. that could be crucial to the 2020 elections.
Rocket attack on US Embassy in Afghanistan on 9/11 anniversary
A rocket exploded near the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan early Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
State media: Kim Jong Un supervised North Korea's firing of super-large rocket launcher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Tuesday's testing of a super-large multiple rocket launcher, state propaganda organ KCNA said late Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF airstrikes hit 15 sites in Gaza after 2 rockets fired at Israeli cities
The IDF launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, just hours after Gaza terrorists fired two rockets the southern cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding an election rally there.
US says peace deal still possible if Israel annexes settlements, Jordan Valley
The White House said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex the Jordan Valley and West Bank settlements would not foreclose the possibility of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict if enacted.
Arab League calls Netanyahu plan to annex West Bank areas 'aggression'
Arab foreign ministers condemned a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as 'aggression' undermining any chances of a peace settlement with the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
Bolton's firing empowers Pompeo, opens door for Trump diplomacy
President Trump’s stunning dismissal of John R. Bolton clears the stage for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- along with Vice President Mike Pence, one of the few members of Mr. Trump’s original national security inner circle still standing -- to wield more influence over a raft of foreign policy challenges confronting the White House.
On Eve of 9/11 Anniversary, New US Sanctions Target Hamas, Islamic State, Other Terror Groups
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on a 'wide range of terrorists and their supporters,' including the Palestinian group Hamas and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Trump to lift ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities
President Trump announced he would lift a ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities, saying the Department of Justice has found that restriction unconstitutional.
Trump-backed Republican wins special congressional election in North Carolina: AP
Republican Dan Bishop won a special U.S. congressional election in North Carolina, the Associated Press said on Tuesday, saving a longtime stronghold for President Donald Trump’s party and turning back a strong Democratic challenge.
Judge Blocks North Dakota's Medication Abortion Reversal Law
A federal judge in North Dakota has ruled against a recent state law that required physicians to tell women they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts.
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US ambassador to UN
The Senate has confirmed Kelly Craft to become the next U.S. envoy to the United Nations despite Democratic concerns about her inexperience and potential conflicts of interest.
Christian News
US Christian evangelical delegation meets Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Tuesday with a delegation of American evangelical Christians in the Red Sea city of Jiddah as the kingdom works to forge closer ties with an influential electoral base in the U.S. that could be crucial to the 2020 elections.
Around the World
UN nuclear agency asks Iran to explain uranium samples found at warehouse
The head of the UN’s nuclear inspection agency Monday called on Tehran to explain the findings of a test conducted in April.
Syrian official blames Israel, US for strike on base near Iraq border
A Syrian security official blamed Israel and the US for an attack on a base belonging to a pro-Iranian Shiite militia in Syria near the border with Iraq on Monday.
Brexit: Boris Johnson's second attempt to trigger election fails
MPs have again rejected Boris Johnson's calls for a snap election, as the five-week suspension of Parliament begins.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah setting up precision missile site in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley
Hezbollah has set up a production and conversion site for precision missiles near the town of Al-Nabi Sheeth in Lebanon’s Bekaa, Israel’s military announced on Tuesday, saying the facility was established in recent years as a site for the production of weapons led by Iran and Hezbollah.
Netanyahu reveals site where Iran ‘experimented on nuclear weapons development’
In his latest dramatic revelation on Iran’s nuclear program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday exposed the existence of a secret nuclear facility in central Iran in which he said the regime had conducted experiments in the pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu expected to meet Putin later this week
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to fly to Sochi on Thursday, just five days before Election Day, to discuss strengthening the security cooperation between the two countries in Syria.
Israel fends off attack from Quds Force in Syria while Hezbollah captures drone
An Israeli drone was downed in Lebanon Sunday night simultaneous to a bevy of rockets fired at Israel from Syria.
Inside the United States
California judge again blocks Trump administration's new asylum rule nationwide
A federal judge in California reimposed a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing severe new rules for migrants seeking asylum at the southern border, a setback for the president as he seeks to crack down on illegal immigration.
Deficit surpasses $1 trillion: CBO
The federal deficit surpassed $1 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal 2019, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Monday.
GOP faces must-win race in North Carolina
Republicans are scrambling to avoid what would be a devastating loss in the special House election in North Carolina’s 9th District.
U.S. credits Mexico, Central America for sharp drop in border arrests
The Trump administration on Monday credited Mexico and Central American countries with helping to cut U.S. border arrests by nearly 60% from a record high earlier this year but then lashed out at a federal judge for ruling against a strict anti-asylum policy.
Christian News
Tribal Christians in east India maligned for ‘land-grabbing,’ ‘illegal religious conversions’
Christians in eastern India marched in protest last month against what leaders are calling retaliatory government harassment for their attempt to protect tribal lands.
Church vandalized with satanic graffiti after denouncing 'Drag Queen Story Time' with children
Police are investigating if a church in the San Diego metropolitan area was the victim of a hate crime when vulgar, satanic graffiti was spray-painted on the building.
UN nuclear agency asks Iran to explain uranium samples found at warehouse
The head of the UN’s nuclear inspection agency Monday called on Tehran to explain the findings of a test conducted in April.
Syrian official blames Israel, US for strike on base near Iraq border
A Syrian security official blamed Israel and the US for an attack on a base belonging to a pro-Iranian Shiite militia in Syria near the border with Iraq on Monday.
Brexit: Boris Johnson's second attempt to trigger election fails
MPs have again rejected Boris Johnson's calls for a snap election, as the five-week suspension of Parliament begins.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah setting up precision missile site in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley
Hezbollah has set up a production and conversion site for precision missiles near the town of Al-Nabi Sheeth in Lebanon’s Bekaa, Israel’s military announced on Tuesday, saying the facility was established in recent years as a site for the production of weapons led by Iran and Hezbollah.
Netanyahu reveals site where Iran ‘experimented on nuclear weapons development’
In his latest dramatic revelation on Iran’s nuclear program, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday exposed the existence of a secret nuclear facility in central Iran in which he said the regime had conducted experiments in the pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu expected to meet Putin later this week
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to fly to Sochi on Thursday, just five days before Election Day, to discuss strengthening the security cooperation between the two countries in Syria.
Israel fends off attack from Quds Force in Syria while Hezbollah captures drone
An Israeli drone was downed in Lebanon Sunday night simultaneous to a bevy of rockets fired at Israel from Syria.
Inside the United States
California judge again blocks Trump administration's new asylum rule nationwide
A federal judge in California reimposed a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing severe new rules for migrants seeking asylum at the southern border, a setback for the president as he seeks to crack down on illegal immigration.
Deficit surpasses $1 trillion: CBO
The federal deficit surpassed $1 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal 2019, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said Monday.
GOP faces must-win race in North Carolina
Republicans are scrambling to avoid what would be a devastating loss in the special House election in North Carolina’s 9th District.
U.S. credits Mexico, Central America for sharp drop in border arrests
The Trump administration on Monday credited Mexico and Central American countries with helping to cut U.S. border arrests by nearly 60% from a record high earlier this year but then lashed out at a federal judge for ruling against a strict anti-asylum policy.
Christian News
Tribal Christians in east India maligned for ‘land-grabbing,’ ‘illegal religious conversions’
Christians in eastern India marched in protest last month against what leaders are calling retaliatory government harassment for their attempt to protect tribal lands.
Church vandalized with satanic graffiti after denouncing 'Drag Queen Story Time' with children
Police are investigating if a church in the San Diego metropolitan area was the victim of a hate crime when vulgar, satanic graffiti was spray-painted on the building.