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Around the World
Erdogan extends his reach into Libya, some think to restore Ottoman Empire
In what many observers see as an effort to exert substantial control over the Mediterranean in view of restoring the former glory of the Ottoman Caliphate, Turkey has begun sending Syrian mercenaries to Libya to bolster the UN-backed government there against General Khalifa Haftar and his rebels.
Canada to approve new NAFTA free trade deal next week
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Canada will move next week to formally approve the new North American trade agreement.
Iranian parliamentarian offers three million dollars for Trump assassination
An Iranian lawmaker offered three million dollars to any person who assassinates US President Donald Trump Tuesday, echoing earlier calls by the regime for someone to bring them the head of Trump for eighty million dollars.
Standoff: U.S. troops block Russian forces from capturing Syrian oil field
U.S. troops last weekend reportedly found themselves in a standoff with Russian forces trying to gain access to key oil fields in northeastern Syria.
Trump: US Will Join One Trillion Trees Initiative
The United States is joining the One Trillion Trees Initiative, President Donald Trump said on Jan. 21.
New Swarms of Locusts Threaten Crops, Food Security in Ethiopia
A new round of locust swarms has hit Ethiopia and is again threatening crops and food security, say agricultural officials.
Trump Says Tariffs on European Cars Are Coming If Trade Deal Falls Through
President Donald Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland that if an expected trade deal with the European Union falls through, he would press ahead with tariffs on European cars.
More US troops flown out of Iraq after Iran missile attack, officials say
Additional U.S. troops have been flown out of Iraq for closer evaluation of potential concussion injuries from the Iranian missile attack of Jan. 8, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu weighs cabinet, Knesset vote on Jordan Valley annexation soon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing bringing the matter of Jordan Valley annexation to the cabinet and the Knesset next week, according to a Likud source.
Hamas official threatens more explosive balloons into Israel
Incendiary balloons Palestinians launched from the Gaza Strip recently were a signal to Israel to accelerate unofficial 'understandings' meant to ease the crippling blockade on the Hamas-ruled territory, a senior official from the Islamic militant group said Tuesday.
Netanyahu Welcomes World Leaders Arriving in Israel for World Holocaust Forum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday greeted the 46 world leaders arriving in the Jewish state for this week’s World Holocaust Forum.
Inside the United States
Historic impeachment trial starts with partisan battle over rules of engagement
The Senate convened a rare presidential impeachment trial Tuesday with an immediate partisan fight over witnesses and the terms of the proceedings.
Republicans change trial rules to avoid 'dark of night' proceedings
Senate Republicans have altered planned rules for the presidential impeachment trial to allow House evidence to be included and to avoid late-night proceedings.
Gallup Poll: US political polarization at worst ever levels
The United States is the most politically polarized it has ever been, as measured by Republican and Democrat approval ratings of the President, according to a new Gallup poll.
US Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Obamacare Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a bid by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and 20 Democratic-led states to fast-track consideration of their appeal seeking a definitive ruling that the Obamacare healthcare law does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
Senate blocks Democrats' pretrial demand for Trump documents
President Trump’s impeachment trial opened with a vote to block a subpoena for White House documents related to Democratic allegations the president abused the power of his office by withholding security aid from Ukraine.
Christian News
Ignored genocide: Most prominent Christian leader in Nigeria executed by ISIS
The leader of the Christian Association of Nigeria, who has often spoken on behalf of Christians taken captive and slain at the hands of Muslims in the unfolding Nigerian genocide, was himself executed by ISIS-linked terrorist group Boko Haram on Tuesday after enduring almost a month of captivity.
Erdogan extends his reach into Libya, some think to restore Ottoman Empire
In what many observers see as an effort to exert substantial control over the Mediterranean in view of restoring the former glory of the Ottoman Caliphate, Turkey has begun sending Syrian mercenaries to Libya to bolster the UN-backed government there against General Khalifa Haftar and his rebels.
Canada to approve new NAFTA free trade deal next week
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Canada will move next week to formally approve the new North American trade agreement.
Iranian parliamentarian offers three million dollars for Trump assassination
An Iranian lawmaker offered three million dollars to any person who assassinates US President Donald Trump Tuesday, echoing earlier calls by the regime for someone to bring them the head of Trump for eighty million dollars.
Standoff: U.S. troops block Russian forces from capturing Syrian oil field
U.S. troops last weekend reportedly found themselves in a standoff with Russian forces trying to gain access to key oil fields in northeastern Syria.
Trump: US Will Join One Trillion Trees Initiative
The United States is joining the One Trillion Trees Initiative, President Donald Trump said on Jan. 21.
New Swarms of Locusts Threaten Crops, Food Security in Ethiopia
A new round of locust swarms has hit Ethiopia and is again threatening crops and food security, say agricultural officials.
Trump Says Tariffs on European Cars Are Coming If Trade Deal Falls Through
President Donald Trump told reporters on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland that if an expected trade deal with the European Union falls through, he would press ahead with tariffs on European cars.
More US troops flown out of Iraq after Iran missile attack, officials say
Additional U.S. troops have been flown out of Iraq for closer evaluation of potential concussion injuries from the Iranian missile attack of Jan. 8, U.S. defense officials said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu weighs cabinet, Knesset vote on Jordan Valley annexation soon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is weighing bringing the matter of Jordan Valley annexation to the cabinet and the Knesset next week, according to a Likud source.
Hamas official threatens more explosive balloons into Israel
Incendiary balloons Palestinians launched from the Gaza Strip recently were a signal to Israel to accelerate unofficial 'understandings' meant to ease the crippling blockade on the Hamas-ruled territory, a senior official from the Islamic militant group said Tuesday.
Netanyahu Welcomes World Leaders Arriving in Israel for World Holocaust Forum
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday greeted the 46 world leaders arriving in the Jewish state for this week’s World Holocaust Forum.
Inside the United States
Historic impeachment trial starts with partisan battle over rules of engagement
The Senate convened a rare presidential impeachment trial Tuesday with an immediate partisan fight over witnesses and the terms of the proceedings.
Republicans change trial rules to avoid 'dark of night' proceedings
Senate Republicans have altered planned rules for the presidential impeachment trial to allow House evidence to be included and to avoid late-night proceedings.
Gallup Poll: US political polarization at worst ever levels
The United States is the most politically polarized it has ever been, as measured by Republican and Democrat approval ratings of the President, according to a new Gallup poll.
US Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Obamacare Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a bid by the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives and 20 Democratic-led states to fast-track consideration of their appeal seeking a definitive ruling that the Obamacare healthcare law does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
Senate blocks Democrats' pretrial demand for Trump documents
President Trump’s impeachment trial opened with a vote to block a subpoena for White House documents related to Democratic allegations the president abused the power of his office by withholding security aid from Ukraine.
Christian News
Ignored genocide: Most prominent Christian leader in Nigeria executed by ISIS
The leader of the Christian Association of Nigeria, who has often spoken on behalf of Christians taken captive and slain at the hands of Muslims in the unfolding Nigerian genocide, was himself executed by ISIS-linked terrorist group Boko Haram on Tuesday after enduring almost a month of captivity.
Around the World
Angered by EU Approach to Nuclear Deal, Iran Threatens to Withdraw From NPT
Iran warned Monday it will withdraw from the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if Germany, France, and Britain refer their dispute over the Iran nuclear deal to the U.N. Security Council.
Critics see Putin's constitutional changes as an attempt to extend his rule
Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted a draft bill for sweeping constitutional changes Monday, in what some see as an effort by the leader to extend his two-decades-long rule after leaving office in 2024.
US and Britain to 'reduce troops' in Iraq under plan to defuse regional tensions
The Western troop presence in Iraq is to be scaled down under a plan to defuse regional tensions over America's killing of Iranian general Qassim Soleimani.
China confirms deadly Wuhan coronavirus can be transmitted by humans
Chinese authorities have confirmed a deadly virus that has infected more than 200 people in four countries can be transmitted via human-to-human contact.
France Sends Carrier Back to Mideast, Underlining Commitment to Ongoing Anti-ISIS Mission
French President Emmanuel Macron is sending the country’s aircraft carrier and Navy flagship back to the Middle East, to underline France’s commitment to the ongoing campaign to defeat ISIS and ensure it does not reemerge as a threat.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, United Kingdom building 'new strategic relationship'
Israel and the United Kingdom are building a 'new strategic relationship' driven by soaring bilateral trade and deepening ties in various sectors, according to a new report.
Israel foiled 560 'significant' terror attacks in 2019, says head of intel agency
Israel’s internal security agency says it has thwarted over 560 'significant' terror plots, including suicide attacks, in the past year.
Palestinian demagogue claims Jerusalem will be seat of world caliphate
A Palestinian preacher claimed at an event last week at the Al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem that three prophecies of Islam would soon be fulfilled, paving the way for a global Islamic kingdom with its seat in Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
Trump Impeachment Trial Ready to Begin
The impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump begins in full Tuesday in the U.S. Senate -- only the third time in U.S. history a president faces removal from office for allegedly violating his oath.
Over 18,000 Second Amendment Advocates Converge Peacefully on Virginia’s State Capitol
At least 18,000 Second Amendment advocates hailing from across the country assembled at Virginia’s State Capitol building to rally against a slew of gun control proposals that are in the process of passing through the Democrat-controlled state legislature.
Trump administration will move to block 'birth tourism'
The Trump administration is days away from announcing a plan to limit the automatic provision of U.S. citizenship to people born in the United States whose parents are non-citizens visiting the country, a senior administration official told the Washington Examiner on Monday.
'Unconstitutional': Virginia sheriff says he won't enforce Democrats' proposed gun laws
The sheriff of Grayson County, Virginia, said Monday that if gun control legislation proposed by Democrats passes, his department will not enforce those state laws.
As VA Democrats Accused of Gun Grab, 125+ Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities Are Born
The capital city of Virginia is bracing for thousands of gun rights activists today as they protest the state Democrats' plans to pass gun control legislation.
Christian News
Open Doors CEO: China creating 'system of persecution for the future'
Open Doors USA CEO David Curry issued a major warning about China following the release of the most recent World Watch List, saying that it was creating a technological apparatus that could become the "blueprint" for Christian persecution worldwide.
Burkina Faso becomes hotbed of Islamist attacks on Christianity
Islamic radicals have killed 250 mostly Christian people in Burkina Faso since last April, a new report by Human Rights Watch gathered.
Angered by EU Approach to Nuclear Deal, Iran Threatens to Withdraw From NPT
Iran warned Monday it will withdraw from the global nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if Germany, France, and Britain refer their dispute over the Iran nuclear deal to the U.N. Security Council.
Critics see Putin's constitutional changes as an attempt to extend his rule
Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted a draft bill for sweeping constitutional changes Monday, in what some see as an effort by the leader to extend his two-decades-long rule after leaving office in 2024.
US and Britain to 'reduce troops' in Iraq under plan to defuse regional tensions
The Western troop presence in Iraq is to be scaled down under a plan to defuse regional tensions over America's killing of Iranian general Qassim Soleimani.
China confirms deadly Wuhan coronavirus can be transmitted by humans
Chinese authorities have confirmed a deadly virus that has infected more than 200 people in four countries can be transmitted via human-to-human contact.
France Sends Carrier Back to Mideast, Underlining Commitment to Ongoing Anti-ISIS Mission
French President Emmanuel Macron is sending the country’s aircraft carrier and Navy flagship back to the Middle East, to underline France’s commitment to the ongoing campaign to defeat ISIS and ensure it does not reemerge as a threat.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, United Kingdom building 'new strategic relationship'
Israel and the United Kingdom are building a 'new strategic relationship' driven by soaring bilateral trade and deepening ties in various sectors, according to a new report.
Israel foiled 560 'significant' terror attacks in 2019, says head of intel agency
Israel’s internal security agency says it has thwarted over 560 'significant' terror plots, including suicide attacks, in the past year.
Palestinian demagogue claims Jerusalem will be seat of world caliphate
A Palestinian preacher claimed at an event last week at the Al-Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem that three prophecies of Islam would soon be fulfilled, paving the way for a global Islamic kingdom with its seat in Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
Trump Impeachment Trial Ready to Begin
The impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump begins in full Tuesday in the U.S. Senate -- only the third time in U.S. history a president faces removal from office for allegedly violating his oath.
Over 18,000 Second Amendment Advocates Converge Peacefully on Virginia’s State Capitol
At least 18,000 Second Amendment advocates hailing from across the country assembled at Virginia’s State Capitol building to rally against a slew of gun control proposals that are in the process of passing through the Democrat-controlled state legislature.
Trump administration will move to block 'birth tourism'
The Trump administration is days away from announcing a plan to limit the automatic provision of U.S. citizenship to people born in the United States whose parents are non-citizens visiting the country, a senior administration official told the Washington Examiner on Monday.
'Unconstitutional': Virginia sheriff says he won't enforce Democrats' proposed gun laws
The sheriff of Grayson County, Virginia, said Monday that if gun control legislation proposed by Democrats passes, his department will not enforce those state laws.
As VA Democrats Accused of Gun Grab, 125+ Second Amendment Sanctuary Cities Are Born
The capital city of Virginia is bracing for thousands of gun rights activists today as they protest the state Democrats' plans to pass gun control legislation.
Christian News
Open Doors CEO: China creating 'system of persecution for the future'
Open Doors USA CEO David Curry issued a major warning about China following the release of the most recent World Watch List, saying that it was creating a technological apparatus that could become the "blueprint" for Christian persecution worldwide.
Burkina Faso becomes hotbed of Islamist attacks on Christianity
Islamic radicals have killed 250 mostly Christian people in Burkina Faso since last April, a new report by Human Rights Watch gathered.
Around the World
Russia Supports Iran Joining Moscow-Beijing Security Bloc
Just days after the Iranian regime fired missiles at military bases in Iraq and accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, Russia’s foreign minister has reiterated that Moscow supports full membership for Tehran in a Eurasian security bloc sometimes viewed as an aspiring counterweight to NATO and the West.
Riots in Lebanon's Capital Leave More Than 150 Injured
Police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets in Lebanon's capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters amid some of the worst rioting since demonstrations against the country's ruling elite erupted three months ago. More than 150 people were injured.
Dozens wounded as Iraqi protesters up pressure on government
Iraqi security forces wounded dozens of protesters on Sunday as renewed anti-government demonstrations gripped the capital and Iraq’s south, activists and officials said.
EU warns Turkey against ‘illegal’ Mediterranean gas exploration plans
The European Union has urged Turkey to drop plans to drill for oil and gas around Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean, saying such exploration was 'illegal.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah's threat to Israel rises amid Lebanon chaos
Lebanon's political crisis escalated this weekend, with hundreds of civilians wounded in running street battles against security forces. The chaos will increase the Lebanese Hezbollah's temptation to lash out at Israel to unify the nation against a common enemy.
Italian far-right leader Salvini says he’d move embassy to Jerusalem if elected
Italian prime ministerial frontrunner Matteo Salvini has told an Israeli newspaper he would recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital if he were elected.
Palestinian Authority daily calls for bloodshed during Holocaust memorial event
While dignitaries all over the world are set to descend upon Jerusalem this week, the Palestinian Authority's official daily newspaper, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, is having none of it.
IDF begins work on underground defense system for northern border
The military on Sunday said it began construction of an underground defense system Sunday along its northern frontier with Lebanon to protect against cross-border tunnels.
Trump to decide on 'Deal of the Century' release date in coming days
US President Donald Trump is expected to decide in the coming days whether to present the White House's Middle East peace plan before the Israeli election, Channel 13's political correspondent Barak Ravid reported in the American news website Axios on Sunday.
Inside the United States
Key Players Squabble Over Trump's Impeachment Trial
Key players in the impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump and his defense argued sharply Sunday whether his efforts to get Ukraine to launch investigations to benefit him politically were impeachable offenses that warranted his removal from office.
Supreme Court to review two Trump-related cases
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will take up two legal battles affecting President Trump and his administration.
U.S. housing starts at 13-year high, factory output gains
U.S. homebuilding surged to a 13-year high in December as activity increased across the board, suggesting the housing market recovery was back on track amid low mortgage rates, and could help support the longest economic expansion on record.
First Pro-Life Marches of 2020 Have Record Turnout
The new year has kicked off with a record number of pro-lifers taking to the streets in a bid to achieve greater protections for the unborn.
14 states, NYC, DC sue Trump admin over work requirement rule that would cut 700,000 from food stamps
Calling it 'arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion' and contrary to law, 14 states, New York City and Washington, D.C., asked a federal court in a lawsuit Thursday to vacate a final rule that if implemented will cut off nearly 700,000 people from food stamp benefits due to the imposition of stricter requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
Christian News
Christian activist taken by regime during protests in Iran
Authorities in Iran arrested a Christian woman who converted from Islam during protests last week against the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet, though it is still not known whether she had any involvement with the demonstrations.
Open Doors: China 'nearly single-handedly responsible' for all church closures in 2019
Attacks on churches exploded in China in 2019, according to a new Open Doors USA report, increasing from 171 in 2018 to 5,576 in 2019, as the Chinese government attempts to 'Sinicize' faith.
Christian persecution skyrockets in 2019 according to new Open Doors report
Christian persecution watchdog group Open Doors USA released its 2020 World Watch List of the 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian, reporting a staggering increase of persecution around the world.
Why Dr. Dobson Sees Trump's School Prayer Initiative as Pivotal Moment: 'Transform the Heart of This Nation'
Praise has been pouring in from evangelical leaders over President Trump's move to protect the right to pray in America's public schools.
LGBTQ+ campaigners want Franklin Graham's UK tour cancelled
LGBTQ+ activists in Sheffield are trying to have Franklin Graham's upcoming UK tour canceled.
Russia Supports Iran Joining Moscow-Beijing Security Bloc
Just days after the Iranian regime fired missiles at military bases in Iraq and accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger plane, Russia’s foreign minister has reiterated that Moscow supports full membership for Tehran in a Eurasian security bloc sometimes viewed as an aspiring counterweight to NATO and the West.
Riots in Lebanon's Capital Leave More Than 150 Injured
Police fired volleys of tear gas and rubber bullets in Lebanon's capital Saturday to disperse thousands of protesters amid some of the worst rioting since demonstrations against the country's ruling elite erupted three months ago. More than 150 people were injured.
Dozens wounded as Iraqi protesters up pressure on government
Iraqi security forces wounded dozens of protesters on Sunday as renewed anti-government demonstrations gripped the capital and Iraq’s south, activists and officials said.
EU warns Turkey against ‘illegal’ Mediterranean gas exploration plans
The European Union has urged Turkey to drop plans to drill for oil and gas around Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean, saying such exploration was 'illegal.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah's threat to Israel rises amid Lebanon chaos
Lebanon's political crisis escalated this weekend, with hundreds of civilians wounded in running street battles against security forces. The chaos will increase the Lebanese Hezbollah's temptation to lash out at Israel to unify the nation against a common enemy.
Italian far-right leader Salvini says he’d move embassy to Jerusalem if elected
Italian prime ministerial frontrunner Matteo Salvini has told an Israeli newspaper he would recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital if he were elected.
Palestinian Authority daily calls for bloodshed during Holocaust memorial event
While dignitaries all over the world are set to descend upon Jerusalem this week, the Palestinian Authority's official daily newspaper, Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, is having none of it.
IDF begins work on underground defense system for northern border
The military on Sunday said it began construction of an underground defense system Sunday along its northern frontier with Lebanon to protect against cross-border tunnels.
Trump to decide on 'Deal of the Century' release date in coming days
US President Donald Trump is expected to decide in the coming days whether to present the White House's Middle East peace plan before the Israeli election, Channel 13's political correspondent Barak Ravid reported in the American news website Axios on Sunday.
Inside the United States
Key Players Squabble Over Trump's Impeachment Trial
Key players in the impeachment trial of U.S. President Donald Trump and his defense argued sharply Sunday whether his efforts to get Ukraine to launch investigations to benefit him politically were impeachable offenses that warranted his removal from office.
Supreme Court to review two Trump-related cases
The Supreme Court announced Friday it will take up two legal battles affecting President Trump and his administration.
U.S. housing starts at 13-year high, factory output gains
U.S. homebuilding surged to a 13-year high in December as activity increased across the board, suggesting the housing market recovery was back on track amid low mortgage rates, and could help support the longest economic expansion on record.
First Pro-Life Marches of 2020 Have Record Turnout
The new year has kicked off with a record number of pro-lifers taking to the streets in a bid to achieve greater protections for the unborn.
14 states, NYC, DC sue Trump admin over work requirement rule that would cut 700,000 from food stamps
Calling it 'arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion' and contrary to law, 14 states, New York City and Washington, D.C., asked a federal court in a lawsuit Thursday to vacate a final rule that if implemented will cut off nearly 700,000 people from food stamp benefits due to the imposition of stricter requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
Christian News
Christian activist taken by regime during protests in Iran
Authorities in Iran arrested a Christian woman who converted from Islam during protests last week against the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet, though it is still not known whether she had any involvement with the demonstrations.
Open Doors: China 'nearly single-handedly responsible' for all church closures in 2019
Attacks on churches exploded in China in 2019, according to a new Open Doors USA report, increasing from 171 in 2018 to 5,576 in 2019, as the Chinese government attempts to 'Sinicize' faith.
Christian persecution skyrockets in 2019 according to new Open Doors report
Christian persecution watchdog group Open Doors USA released its 2020 World Watch List of the 50 countries where it is most difficult to be a Christian, reporting a staggering increase of persecution around the world.
Why Dr. Dobson Sees Trump's School Prayer Initiative as Pivotal Moment: 'Transform the Heart of This Nation'
Praise has been pouring in from evangelical leaders over President Trump's move to protect the right to pray in America's public schools.
LGBTQ+ campaigners want Franklin Graham's UK tour cancelled
LGBTQ+ activists in Sheffield are trying to have Franklin Graham's upcoming UK tour canceled.