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Around the World
Trump administration proposes slapping new tariffs on $2.4 billion worth of French goods to retaliate against big tech tax
The United States proposed retaliatory tariffs against France on Monday for its new digital services tax, which has targeted American technology giants like Amazon and Facebook.
Trump Administration Quietly Releases Over $100 Million in Lebanon Military Aid
The Trump administration has quietly released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after months of unexplained delay that led some lawmakers to compare it to the aid for Ukraine at the center of the impeachment inquiry.
US looks to support democratic protests in South America while disclaiming socialist elements
The US has pledged its support to democratic revolutions in South America, while warning against Russian interference.
Islamic State takes credit for new London Bridge stabbing
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the London Bridge attack last week that has temporarily suspended campaigning for the British election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran, other issues
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Iran and other issues, the White House said in a brief statement.
Netanyahu reportedly offers Gantz majority of shared premiership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly offered rival Benny Gantz the lion's share of a rotating premiership.
Netanyahu has 30 days to receive immunity from Knesset
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit published a list of 333 prosecution witnesses on Monday in the public corruption indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including highly prominent names like Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer and former Mossad director Tamir Pardo.
Inside the United States
House GOP report says no evidence for Trump impeachment, warns of ‘dangerous precedent’
House Republicans delivered a point-by-point rebuttal Monday to Democrats’ impeachment efforts, claiming in their own report that the evidence collected in the inquiry to date does not support the accusations leveled against President Trump -- or rise to the level of removal from office.
New York State Ranks No. 1 in Abortion Rate; But Abortions Down 24% in U.S. in Last 10 Years on Record
Of the 47 states that reported their annual abortion numbers to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York had the highest rate, ratio and overall number of abortions, according to a newly released CDC report.
Virginia Democrats Ready to Pass New Gun Restrictions
A bill being pushed by Democrats in the Virginia legislature would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to carry, buy, sell, import or transfer firearm magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. House Delegate Kathy Tran (D-Va.) is the primary sponsor of the legislation, and she also supports a ban on semi-automatic rifles, such as the AR-15.
US corporate debt nears $10 trillion, now at record 47% of economy
US corporations are sitting on nearly $10 trillion in debt. That's equivalent to roughly 47% of the overall economy, which is a record, according to date first cited by the Washington Post.
Christian News
Member of persecuted Chinese church receives prison sentence
An elder from the church of persecuted Chinese pastor Wang Yi was sentenced to four years in prison this week for possessing the church library, as the Chinese government continues to bear down on members of Early Rain Covenant Church.
Christians in Sri Lanka fear election of new Buddhist leader could mean more persecution
Christians in Sri Lanka are expecting persecution to intensify under a new Buddhist leader whose brother once gave the green light for monks to harass churches.
Why Holy Land Christians are leaving Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus
'At Christmas, there's no more significant spot than this place,' said Fox News host Pete Hegseth, standing at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. 'Today, this site... is controlled by the Palestinian Authority. The number of Christians here is dwindling.'
Trump administration proposes slapping new tariffs on $2.4 billion worth of French goods to retaliate against big tech tax
The United States proposed retaliatory tariffs against France on Monday for its new digital services tax, which has targeted American technology giants like Amazon and Facebook.
Trump Administration Quietly Releases Over $100 Million in Lebanon Military Aid
The Trump administration has quietly released more than $100 million in military assistance to Lebanon after months of unexplained delay that led some lawmakers to compare it to the aid for Ukraine at the center of the impeachment inquiry.
US looks to support democratic protests in South America while disclaiming socialist elements
The US has pledged its support to democratic revolutions in South America, while warning against Russian interference.
Islamic State takes credit for new London Bridge stabbing
Islamic State claimed responsibility for the London Bridge attack last week that has temporarily suspended campaigning for the British election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran, other issues
U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on Sunday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Iran and other issues, the White House said in a brief statement.
Netanyahu reportedly offers Gantz majority of shared premiership
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly offered rival Benny Gantz the lion's share of a rotating premiership.
Netanyahu has 30 days to receive immunity from Knesset
Attorney-General Avichai Mandelblit published a list of 333 prosecution witnesses on Monday in the public corruption indictment against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, including highly prominent names like Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer and former Mossad director Tamir Pardo.
Inside the United States
House GOP report says no evidence for Trump impeachment, warns of ‘dangerous precedent’
House Republicans delivered a point-by-point rebuttal Monday to Democrats’ impeachment efforts, claiming in their own report that the evidence collected in the inquiry to date does not support the accusations leveled against President Trump -- or rise to the level of removal from office.
New York State Ranks No. 1 in Abortion Rate; But Abortions Down 24% in U.S. in Last 10 Years on Record
Of the 47 states that reported their annual abortion numbers to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, New York had the highest rate, ratio and overall number of abortions, according to a newly released CDC report.
Virginia Democrats Ready to Pass New Gun Restrictions
A bill being pushed by Democrats in the Virginia legislature would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to carry, buy, sell, import or transfer firearm magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. House Delegate Kathy Tran (D-Va.) is the primary sponsor of the legislation, and she also supports a ban on semi-automatic rifles, such as the AR-15.
US corporate debt nears $10 trillion, now at record 47% of economy
US corporations are sitting on nearly $10 trillion in debt. That's equivalent to roughly 47% of the overall economy, which is a record, according to date first cited by the Washington Post.
Christian News
Member of persecuted Chinese church receives prison sentence
An elder from the church of persecuted Chinese pastor Wang Yi was sentenced to four years in prison this week for possessing the church library, as the Chinese government continues to bear down on members of Early Rain Covenant Church.
Christians in Sri Lanka fear election of new Buddhist leader could mean more persecution
Christians in Sri Lanka are expecting persecution to intensify under a new Buddhist leader whose brother once gave the green light for monks to harass churches.
Why Holy Land Christians are leaving Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus
'At Christmas, there's no more significant spot than this place,' said Fox News host Pete Hegseth, standing at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. 'Today, this site... is controlled by the Palestinian Authority. The number of Christians here is dwindling.'
Around the World
Trump off to London for NATO summit, under pressure to steer clear of British election
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves on Monday for a NATO summit in London and he is under pressure from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resist the temptation to wade into the British election campaign coming up later in December.
Thousands March to Turn up Pressure on Hong Kong Government
A huge crowd took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, some driven back by tear gas, to demand more democracy and an investigation into the use of force to crack down on the six-month-long anti-government demonstrations.
London Bridge Terrorist: I ‘Want to Live My Life as a Good Muslim and Also a Good Citizen of Britain’
After he was imprisoned in 2012 for taking part in a terrorist plot that sought to bomb the London stock exchange—and also had a list of targets that included the home of then-London mayor Boris Johnson and the U.S. embassy—Usman Khan wrote a letter saying that he had since discovered that 'the views' he carried at the time 'were not according to Islam and its teachings' and that he wanted to take a 'Deradicalization Course' so he could live his life “as a good Muslim and also a good British citizen.”
Iraq Prime Minister to step down as protest casualties rise
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi will step down following calls from Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric for him to vacate his post.
Report: Germany to place ban on Hezbollah
Germany is slated to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Signs of pan-European Nazi movement discovered in Italy
Italian police on Thursday uncovered a widespread plan to create a new Nazi party.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel lambastes new European members of INSTEX
Israel is taking six European nations to task for circumventing the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran, pointing to the regime's slaughter of protestors over the last few weeks.
Naftali Bennett: We need to boost our campaign in Syria
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said in closed talks that a strategic window of opportunity exists that could increase military pressure against Iranian targets in Syria. In Bennett's view, the IDF needs to act more intensively in Syria.
Inscriptions in Byzantine-era church intrigue archaeologists
A magnificently decorated Byzantine-era church uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority has shed light on the tradition of Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Israel to build a new Jewish neighborhood in Hebron
Israel announced a new neighborhood in Hebron that Palestinians called a dangerous settlement and local Jews said was righting an historic injustice.
Inside the United States
White House Says It Will Skip Wednesday's Impeachment Hearing
The White House says it will not participate in Wednesday impeachment hearing by the House Judiciary Committee.
Supreme Court may expand Second Amendment rights despite repeal of disputed gun restrictions
The Supreme Court may be on the verge of expanding gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade. What's surprising is how it got there.
Winter Storm Continues to Wreak Havoc for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
The storm system that battered the western US and Northern Plains with heavy snow and strong winds has now reached the Great Lakes region.
Christian News
Christians in India released on bail after languishing in prison for over a decade on false charges
A group of Indian Christians who suffered in prison for 11 years under false charges were finally released on bail, as advocates claimed they had been scapegoated by Hindu nationalists.
Christians slaughtered in Burkina Faso as Islamism encroaches
Over a dozen Christians in Burkina Faso were shot dead as an Islamist insurgency with links to ISIS and Al Qaida sweeps through the country.
Terrorists kill Christian boy in Cameroon after trying to abduct him as child soldier
A Christian boy in northern Cameroon was killed by Boko Haram.
Chinese police track down sales of Christian bookstore owner
The owner of a Christian bookstore in China has been arrested.
Trump off to London for NATO summit, under pressure to steer clear of British election
U.S. President Donald Trump leaves on Monday for a NATO summit in London and he is under pressure from British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resist the temptation to wade into the British election campaign coming up later in December.
Thousands March to Turn up Pressure on Hong Kong Government
A huge crowd took to the streets of Hong Kong on Sunday, some driven back by tear gas, to demand more democracy and an investigation into the use of force to crack down on the six-month-long anti-government demonstrations.
London Bridge Terrorist: I ‘Want to Live My Life as a Good Muslim and Also a Good Citizen of Britain’
After he was imprisoned in 2012 for taking part in a terrorist plot that sought to bomb the London stock exchange—and also had a list of targets that included the home of then-London mayor Boris Johnson and the U.S. embassy—Usman Khan wrote a letter saying that he had since discovered that 'the views' he carried at the time 'were not according to Islam and its teachings' and that he wanted to take a 'Deradicalization Course' so he could live his life “as a good Muslim and also a good British citizen.”
Iraq Prime Minister to step down as protest casualties rise
Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdel-Mahdi will step down following calls from Iraq's top Shi'ite cleric for him to vacate his post.
Report: Germany to place ban on Hezbollah
Germany is slated to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist group.
Signs of pan-European Nazi movement discovered in Italy
Italian police on Thursday uncovered a widespread plan to create a new Nazi party.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel lambastes new European members of INSTEX
Israel is taking six European nations to task for circumventing the Trump administration's sanctions against Iran, pointing to the regime's slaughter of protestors over the last few weeks.
Naftali Bennett: We need to boost our campaign in Syria
Defense Minister Naftali Bennett said in closed talks that a strategic window of opportunity exists that could increase military pressure against Iranian targets in Syria. In Bennett's view, the IDF needs to act more intensively in Syria.
Inscriptions in Byzantine-era church intrigue archaeologists
A magnificently decorated Byzantine-era church uncovered by the Israel Antiquities Authority has shed light on the tradition of Christian pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Israel to build a new Jewish neighborhood in Hebron
Israel announced a new neighborhood in Hebron that Palestinians called a dangerous settlement and local Jews said was righting an historic injustice.
Inside the United States
White House Says It Will Skip Wednesday's Impeachment Hearing
The White House says it will not participate in Wednesday impeachment hearing by the House Judiciary Committee.
Supreme Court may expand Second Amendment rights despite repeal of disputed gun restrictions
The Supreme Court may be on the verge of expanding gun rights for the first time in nearly a decade. What's surprising is how it got there.
Winter Storm Continues to Wreak Havoc for Thanksgiving Holiday Travelers
The storm system that battered the western US and Northern Plains with heavy snow and strong winds has now reached the Great Lakes region.
Christian News
Christians in India released on bail after languishing in prison for over a decade on false charges
A group of Indian Christians who suffered in prison for 11 years under false charges were finally released on bail, as advocates claimed they had been scapegoated by Hindu nationalists.
Christians slaughtered in Burkina Faso as Islamism encroaches
Over a dozen Christians in Burkina Faso were shot dead as an Islamist insurgency with links to ISIS and Al Qaida sweeps through the country.
Terrorists kill Christian boy in Cameroon after trying to abduct him as child soldier
A Christian boy in northern Cameroon was killed by Boko Haram.
Chinese police track down sales of Christian bookstore owner
The owner of a Christian bookstore in China has been arrested.
Around the World
Iran on fast-track to nuclear weapon
Iran has significantly reduced its nuclear breakout time.
Trump gestures strong support to Hong Kong protestors
President Trump gave his support to Hong Kong protestors Wednesday, signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, reveals US-Taliban talks
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
North Korea uses 'super large' rocket launcher to fire off two short-range missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
Turkey moves ahead with Russian missile defense despite US pressure
Turkey plans on testing its Russian-bought S-400 missile defense system Monday.
Protestors torch Iranian consulate in Iraq
Iraqi protestors burned down the Iranian consulate in Najaf, southern Iraq.
Iraq unrest: Nearly 40 killed in fresh wave of protests
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Iraq on one of the bloodiest days since anti-government protests began last month, medics and officials say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threat brings US and Israeli militaries together
Major meetings between US top military leaders and Israeli military in November seemed to presage an imminent conflict with Iran.
In possible climate breakthrough, Israel scientists engineer bacteria to eat CO₂
In a remarkable breakthrough that could pave the way toward carbon-neutral fuels, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have produced a genetically engineered bacteria that can live on carbon dioxide rather than sugar.
Archaeological site could cast light on life of Biblical villain Sisera
The Bronze Age site of el Ahwat may have been the fortress of the Canaanite commander Sisera, whose death at the hands of Jael is recorded in the Book of Judges.
Knesset speaker said mulling run for Likud leadership if primaries held
Should new national elections be called and a Likud party leadership contest be held, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein may present himself as a candidate, Channel 12 news reported Thursday.
Inside the United States
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment.
Trump seeking US military intervention against Mexico's drug cartels
US President Trump is eyeing a wider campaign against Mexico's drug cartels.
Federal Debt Up $1.3 Trillion Since Last Thanksgiving; $10,137 Per Household
The federal debt has increased by $1,303,466.578.471.45 since last Thanksgiving, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury.
Christian News
Christian in Uganda poisoned at father's funeral service
A Christian man was poisoned in Uganda by his Muslim brothers.
Christian in Iran sentenced to exile in desert
A Christian evangelist in Iran was sentenced to two years of exile in a far-flung region near the border with Pakistan.
Iran on fast-track to nuclear weapon
Iran has significantly reduced its nuclear breakout time.
Trump gestures strong support to Hong Kong protestors
President Trump gave his support to Hong Kong protestors Wednesday, signing the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act into law.
Trump visits troops in Afghanistan, reveals US-Taliban talks
President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan, where he announced the U.S. and Taliban have been engaged in ongoing peace talks and said he believes the Taliban want a cease-fire.
North Korea uses 'super large' rocket launcher to fire off two short-range missiles
North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles on Thursday, according to South Korea’s military.
Turkey moves ahead with Russian missile defense despite US pressure
Turkey plans on testing its Russian-bought S-400 missile defense system Monday.
Protestors torch Iranian consulate in Iraq
Iraqi protestors burned down the Iranian consulate in Najaf, southern Iraq.
Iraq unrest: Nearly 40 killed in fresh wave of protests
Nearly 40 people have been killed in Iraq on one of the bloodiest days since anti-government protests began last month, medics and officials say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran threat brings US and Israeli militaries together
Major meetings between US top military leaders and Israeli military in November seemed to presage an imminent conflict with Iran.
In possible climate breakthrough, Israel scientists engineer bacteria to eat CO₂
In a remarkable breakthrough that could pave the way toward carbon-neutral fuels, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have produced a genetically engineered bacteria that can live on carbon dioxide rather than sugar.
Archaeological site could cast light on life of Biblical villain Sisera
The Bronze Age site of el Ahwat may have been the fortress of the Canaanite commander Sisera, whose death at the hands of Jael is recorded in the Book of Judges.
Knesset speaker said mulling run for Likud leadership if primaries held
Should new national elections be called and a Likud party leadership contest be held, Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein may present himself as a candidate, Channel 12 news reported Thursday.
Inside the United States
U.S. third-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.1%
U.S. economic growth picked up slightly in the third quarter, rather than slowing as initially reported, amid a stronger pace of inventory accumulation and a less steep decline in business investment.
Trump seeking US military intervention against Mexico's drug cartels
US President Trump is eyeing a wider campaign against Mexico's drug cartels.
Federal Debt Up $1.3 Trillion Since Last Thanksgiving; $10,137 Per Household
The federal debt has increased by $1,303,466.578.471.45 since last Thanksgiving, according to data released by the U.S. Treasury.
Christian News
Christian in Uganda poisoned at father's funeral service
A Christian man was poisoned in Uganda by his Muslim brothers.
Christian in Iran sentenced to exile in desert
A Christian evangelist in Iran was sentenced to two years of exile in a far-flung region near the border with Pakistan.