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Around the World
Chinese scientists clone monkeys, break barrier to human cloning
Chinese scientists have cloned monkeys using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans.
What is a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' and Does It Have Spiritual, Prophetic Significance?
A special full moon is expected on Jan. 31 and if you're in the western part of the U.S. you'll have the best view.
Erupting Philippine volcano still swelling with magma below
Philippine scientists say a volcano that's been erupting for almost two weeks still appears to be swelling with magma under the surface.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Council of Europe to denounce Trump’s Jerusalem recognition Thursday
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is set on Thursday to denounce US President Donald Trump’s declaration that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital.
Inside the United States
Satanist group challenges Missouri law on abortions
A group of Satanists is challenging a Missouri law that requires women seeking an abortion to receive a booklet that says life begins at conception, arguing before the state Supreme Court that the measure violated a member’s religious beliefs.
Trump to release legislative framework on immigration
President Trump on Monday will release his own framework for an immigration deal, the White House said Wednesday, saying he’s determined to lead Congress to a solution.
Earthquake fault runs through Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills' shopping district, California geologists say
New data from state geologists show that an earthquake fault runs below Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills’ shopping district, heightening the known seismic risk in an area famous for Cartier, Gucci, Prada and other luxury brands.
Senate narrowly approves Brownback for religious freedom job
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday narrowly approved Sam Brownback’s bid to be U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom, setting the stage for him to resign the governorship in Kansas after seven contentious years in office.
Christian News
Children Born between 1999-2015 are Most Non-Christian Generation, Study Finds
Only four of out 100 teenagers have a true biblical worldview, according to a new survey from the Barna Group.
'Jesus is Building His Church' Inside Iran, Millions Watching Christian Satellite TV
This may come as a suprise to many, but Christianity is growing faster in the Islamic Republic of Iran than in any other country in the world.
Chinese scientists clone monkeys, break barrier to human cloning
Chinese scientists have cloned monkeys using the same technique that produced Dolly the sheep two decades ago, breaking a technical barrier that could open the door to copying humans.
What is a 'Super Blue Blood Moon' and Does It Have Spiritual, Prophetic Significance?
A special full moon is expected on Jan. 31 and if you're in the western part of the U.S. you'll have the best view.
Erupting Philippine volcano still swelling with magma below
Philippine scientists say a volcano that's been erupting for almost two weeks still appears to be swelling with magma under the surface.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Council of Europe to denounce Trump’s Jerusalem recognition Thursday
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is set on Thursday to denounce US President Donald Trump’s declaration that Jerusalem is Israel’s capital.
Inside the United States
Satanist group challenges Missouri law on abortions
A group of Satanists is challenging a Missouri law that requires women seeking an abortion to receive a booklet that says life begins at conception, arguing before the state Supreme Court that the measure violated a member’s religious beliefs.
Trump to release legislative framework on immigration
President Trump on Monday will release his own framework for an immigration deal, the White House said Wednesday, saying he’s determined to lead Congress to a solution.
Earthquake fault runs through Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills' shopping district, California geologists say
New data from state geologists show that an earthquake fault runs below Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills’ shopping district, heightening the known seismic risk in an area famous for Cartier, Gucci, Prada and other luxury brands.
Senate narrowly approves Brownback for religious freedom job
The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday narrowly approved Sam Brownback’s bid to be U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom, setting the stage for him to resign the governorship in Kansas after seven contentious years in office.
Christian News
Children Born between 1999-2015 are Most Non-Christian Generation, Study Finds
Only four of out 100 teenagers have a true biblical worldview, according to a new survey from the Barna Group.
'Jesus is Building His Church' Inside Iran, Millions Watching Christian Satellite TV
This may come as a suprise to many, but Christianity is growing faster in the Islamic Republic of Iran than in any other country in the world.
Around the World
US: Russia ultimately to blame for Syrian chemical attacks
Russia is ultimately to blame for any use of chemical weapons in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday amid reports of a suspected chemical attack this week near the capital, Damascus.
Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the U.S. may not be able fix the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement in time to meet a White House deadline, a remark that comes shortly before talks on Iran with three European countries get underway next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Rivlin: Gaza about to collapse, epidemics on horizon
The Gaza Strip is headed for a humanitarian breakdown, and Israel is the only country providing its residents with basic essentials, President Reuven Rivlin said on Sunday after touring the area around the coastal enclave.
Senior White House Official Reveals What 'Ultimate' Middle East Peace Deal Includes
A senior White House official, traveling with Vice President Mike Pence in the Middle East, revealed what an 'ultimate' peace deal brokered by the Trump administration would look like.
After Knesset Speech, Major US Jewish Groups Praise VP Pence for Support of Israel
US Vice President Mike Pence’s speech at the Israeli Knesset on Monday was warmly praised by a number of major American-Jewish groups.
Inside the United States
Tsunami warning puts Alaska, western U.S. on edge after powerful quake
People in Alaska were jolted awake overnight Tuesday. First by a powerful earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska – then by sirens that warned of a possible tsunami.
Immigration deal in jeopardy after Democrats retract border wall funding
Senate Republican leaders said Tuesday a bipartisan bill on immigration that is central to clearing the way for a government spending deal next month is in serious jeopardy now that Democrats seem to be refusing to pay for a southern border wall.
Atheist Group Targets Ben Carson over 'Secretive' White House Cabinet Bible Study
The weekly Bible study attended by members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet is once again under attack, this time from an atheist group.
Hawaii governor couldn't log on to Twitter to warn people about false missile alarm
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent a ballistic missile alert to millions of people across the state January 13, sending people into a panic.
Kentucky school shooting leaves 2 students dead, 18 others injured, officials say
A student opened fire Tuesday at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., killing two fellow students and injuring 18 others, officials said, in a shooting that caused panic and anguish in the school and across the community.
Christian News
China Crackdown on Unregistered Churches
Christians have been detained, and churches shut down or destroyed in China in the month before revised Regulations on Religious Affairs are due to come into effect on 1 February.
Pastor Found Dead in Tamil Nadu, India
The body of a pastor in southern India was found hung from the thatched roof of his house early Saturday morning (Jan. 20), a week after he complained to police about opposition from Hindu extremists, sources said.
Pastor Murdered, Church Burned, Anti-Christian Violence on Upswing in India
India may be the world's largest democracy, but the government often falls short when it comes to protecting Christians and other minorities from attack by militant Hindus.
Damascus Bombs Kill 9 in Christian Village
Families in Syria are grieving after a barrage of mortars struck a predominately Christian district near Damascus Monday, killing nine and wounding 21 others.
US: Russia ultimately to blame for Syrian chemical attacks
Russia is ultimately to blame for any use of chemical weapons in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday amid reports of a suspected chemical attack this week near the capital, Damascus.
Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the U.S. may not be able fix the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement in time to meet a White House deadline, a remark that comes shortly before talks on Iran with three European countries get underway next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Rivlin: Gaza about to collapse, epidemics on horizon
The Gaza Strip is headed for a humanitarian breakdown, and Israel is the only country providing its residents with basic essentials, President Reuven Rivlin said on Sunday after touring the area around the coastal enclave.
Senior White House Official Reveals What 'Ultimate' Middle East Peace Deal Includes
A senior White House official, traveling with Vice President Mike Pence in the Middle East, revealed what an 'ultimate' peace deal brokered by the Trump administration would look like.
After Knesset Speech, Major US Jewish Groups Praise VP Pence for Support of Israel
US Vice President Mike Pence’s speech at the Israeli Knesset on Monday was warmly praised by a number of major American-Jewish groups.
Inside the United States
Tsunami warning puts Alaska, western U.S. on edge after powerful quake
People in Alaska were jolted awake overnight Tuesday. First by a powerful earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska – then by sirens that warned of a possible tsunami.
Immigration deal in jeopardy after Democrats retract border wall funding
Senate Republican leaders said Tuesday a bipartisan bill on immigration that is central to clearing the way for a government spending deal next month is in serious jeopardy now that Democrats seem to be refusing to pay for a southern border wall.
Atheist Group Targets Ben Carson over 'Secretive' White House Cabinet Bible Study
The weekly Bible study attended by members of President Donald Trump's Cabinet is once again under attack, this time from an atheist group.
Hawaii governor couldn't log on to Twitter to warn people about false missile alarm
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency sent a ballistic missile alert to millions of people across the state January 13, sending people into a panic.
Kentucky school shooting leaves 2 students dead, 18 others injured, officials say
A student opened fire Tuesday at Marshall County High School in Benton, Ky., killing two fellow students and injuring 18 others, officials said, in a shooting that caused panic and anguish in the school and across the community.
Christian News
China Crackdown on Unregistered Churches
Christians have been detained, and churches shut down or destroyed in China in the month before revised Regulations on Religious Affairs are due to come into effect on 1 February.
Pastor Found Dead in Tamil Nadu, India
The body of a pastor in southern India was found hung from the thatched roof of his house early Saturday morning (Jan. 20), a week after he complained to police about opposition from Hindu extremists, sources said.
Pastor Murdered, Church Burned, Anti-Christian Violence on Upswing in India
India may be the world's largest democracy, but the government often falls short when it comes to protecting Christians and other minorities from attack by militant Hindus.
Damascus Bombs Kill 9 in Christian Village
Families in Syria are grieving after a barrage of mortars struck a predominately Christian district near Damascus Monday, killing nine and wounding 21 others.
Around the World
Turkey intensifies offensive against US-backed Kurds
Turkey has begun a major new offensive in northwestern Syria, in a bid to oust Kurdish militia from the area.
Iran Threatens U.S. Navy Ships Amid Massive War Drills
Iranian military leaders claimed Monday that they threatened two American-led vessels in international waters amid a series of new war drills being carried out by the Islamic Republic, according to regional reports and U.S. military officials who confirmed to the Washington Free Beacon contact with the Iranian vessels.
Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the U.S. may not be able fix the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement in time to meet a White House deadline, a remark that comes shortly before talks on Iran with three European countries get underway next week.
Philippine volcano spews fountains of lava, big ash plumes
The Philippines' most active volcano has spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas at EU: Recognizing Palestine will give Palestinians hope for peace
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called on member states of the European Union to recognize 'the State of Palestine,' saying such a move would encourage Palestinians to maintain hope for peace.
EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem
The European Union pledged its support Monday for Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas’ vision of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Could This Newfound Cave Hold More Dead Sea Scrolls?
Archaeologists are excavating a newfound cave in Qumran, with the hope of finding new Dead Sea Scrolls.
Palestinian Christians slam Pence's pro-Israel faith
Palestinian Christians say U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's brand of evangelical Christianity, with its fervent embrace of modern-day Israel as fulfilment of biblical prophecy, lacks their faith's compassion and justice, including for those who have endured half a century of Israeli occupation.
Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript pieced together and deciphered
Israeli scholars have pieced together and deciphered one of two previously unread manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls more than half a century after their discovery, an Israeli university has said.
Inside the United States
Trump signs spending bill ending shutdown, government will reopen Tuesday
The government will reopen on Tuesday after President Trump signed a temporary spending bill that will keep the government open until Feb. 8.
California Democrats want some businesses to fork over half tax-cut savings to state
Calling the Trump administration’s tax reform plan a 'middle-class tax increase,' two California lawmakers introduced a bill that would force large companies to fork over half of their expected savings to the state.
Republicans demand new special counsel over lost FBI text messages
House Republicans are demanding that a second independent special counsel be convened to probe the FBI’s investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account and server.
Vermont Becomes First State to Legalize Marijuana Through State Legislature
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R.) signed into law a measure allowing the possession of marijuana for recreational use Monday.
Christian News
Over 80 Killed in Benue State, Nigeria in January
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that more than 80 Christians have been killed in Benue State, Nigeria by Fulani militants since January 1. These attacks have mainly taken place in two locations within the state, Logo and Guma Counties. Logo saw more than 50 deaths in just the first week of the new year by Fulani attacks, while Guma suffered more than 30.
Turkey intensifies offensive against US-backed Kurds
Turkey has begun a major new offensive in northwestern Syria, in a bid to oust Kurdish militia from the area.
Iran Threatens U.S. Navy Ships Amid Massive War Drills
Iranian military leaders claimed Monday that they threatened two American-led vessels in international waters amid a series of new war drills being carried out by the Islamic Republic, according to regional reports and U.S. military officials who confirmed to the Washington Free Beacon contact with the Iranian vessels.
Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the U.S. may not be able fix the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement in time to meet a White House deadline, a remark that comes shortly before talks on Iran with three European countries get underway next week.
Philippine volcano spews fountains of lava, big ash plumes
The Philippines' most active volcano has spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas at EU: Recognizing Palestine will give Palestinians hope for peace
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called on member states of the European Union to recognize 'the State of Palestine,' saying such a move would encourage Palestinians to maintain hope for peace.
EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem
The European Union pledged its support Monday for Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas’ vision of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Could This Newfound Cave Hold More Dead Sea Scrolls?
Archaeologists are excavating a newfound cave in Qumran, with the hope of finding new Dead Sea Scrolls.
Palestinian Christians slam Pence's pro-Israel faith
Palestinian Christians say U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's brand of evangelical Christianity, with its fervent embrace of modern-day Israel as fulfilment of biblical prophecy, lacks their faith's compassion and justice, including for those who have endured half a century of Israeli occupation.
Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript pieced together and deciphered
Israeli scholars have pieced together and deciphered one of two previously unread manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls more than half a century after their discovery, an Israeli university has said.
Inside the United States
Trump signs spending bill ending shutdown, government will reopen Tuesday
The government will reopen on Tuesday after President Trump signed a temporary spending bill that will keep the government open until Feb. 8.
California Democrats want some businesses to fork over half tax-cut savings to state
Calling the Trump administration’s tax reform plan a 'middle-class tax increase,' two California lawmakers introduced a bill that would force large companies to fork over half of their expected savings to the state.
Republicans demand new special counsel over lost FBI text messages
House Republicans are demanding that a second independent special counsel be convened to probe the FBI’s investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account and server.
Vermont Becomes First State to Legalize Marijuana Through State Legislature
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R.) signed into law a measure allowing the possession of marijuana for recreational use Monday.
Christian News
Over 80 Killed in Benue State, Nigeria in January
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that more than 80 Christians have been killed in Benue State, Nigeria by Fulani militants since January 1. These attacks have mainly taken place in two locations within the state, Logo and Guma Counties. Logo saw more than 50 deaths in just the first week of the new year by Fulani attacks, while Guma suffered more than 30.