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Around the World
May buckles: British PM to rule out no-deal Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Tuesday propose formally ruling out a no-deal Brexit in a bid to avoid a rebellion by lawmakers who are threatening to grab control of the divorce process, The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers reported.
Today Science Fiction, Tomorrow Science Fact? Artificial Wombs Could Change the Debate Over Abortion
There's a scientific breakthrough approaching that could permanently alter the abortion debate as we know it.
India launches airstrike in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir targeting 'terror camps'
Pakistan says India launched an airstrike on its territory early Tuesday that caused no casualties, while India said it targeted a terrorist training camp in a pre-emptive strike that killed a 'very large number' of militants.
U.S. says air strike killed 35 militants in Somalia
The U.S. military said on Monday that a recent airstrike in central Somalia killed 35 al Shabaab fighters.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kushner: Trump's peace plan will focus on drawing the borders of Israel
US special envoy Jared Kushner was interviewed on Monday on Sky News in Arabic, saying that 'the American peace plan is very detailed and will focus on drawing the border and resolving the core issues.'
Islamic Jihad touts new missile that can hit Tel Aviv and beyond
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group boasted Sunday evening that it had developed a new missile that can hit beyond Tel Aviv, threatening to turn Israeli cities into 'hell.'
Inside the United States
Dems block 'born alive' bill to provide medical care to infants who survive failed abortions
Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican bill that would have threatened prison time for doctors who don't try saving the life of infants born alive during failed abortions, leading conservatives to wonder openly whether Democrats were embracing 'infanticide' to appeal to left-wing voters.
New Republican bill would retain and retool Obamacare
A Republican congressman is taking another swing at overhauling Obamacare even as most members of the party have set their sights on reforming other areas of healthcare.
Washington to sue Trump over rule stripping Planned Parenthood funding
Washington state is set to sue the Trump administration over new rules that will cause healthcare clinics providing abortions and receiving federal family planning grants to close and that will block medical providers from telling patients where they can get an abortion.
Federal judge sides with Trump administration on 'bump stocks' ban
A federal judge gave the Trump administration the green light to ban so-called 'bump stocks,' devices which modify semi-automatic guns to fire bullets more rapidly.
Trump at risk of losing Senate vote on border funding
President Trump on Monday was at risk of losing a critical Senate vote on his national emergency declaration on the border, which could set up Trump's first presidential veto.
Pelosi: House to pass resolution canceling Trump's emergency declaration
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that the House will pass a resolution to cancel President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to secure funds for a border wall.
Christian News
Four Christian Women Falsely Accused of Blasphemy in Pakistan
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that four Christian women from the Farooq-e-Azam neighborhood of Karachi, Pakistan were falsely accused of blasphemy on February 19, 2019. Following the false accusation, a mob of enraged Muslims attacked the Christian-majority neighborhood, leading to the displacement of approximately 200 Christian families.
Killing of Christians Continues in Run-up to National Elections in Nigeria
Nigerian Christians this month prayed that national elections would bring leaders who can stop Islamist attacks on them following killings by Boko Haram extremists and Muslim Fulani herdsmen.
May buckles: British PM to rule out no-deal Brexit
British Prime Minister Theresa May will on Tuesday propose formally ruling out a no-deal Brexit in a bid to avoid a rebellion by lawmakers who are threatening to grab control of the divorce process, The Sun and Daily Mail newspapers reported.
Today Science Fiction, Tomorrow Science Fact? Artificial Wombs Could Change the Debate Over Abortion
There's a scientific breakthrough approaching that could permanently alter the abortion debate as we know it.
India launches airstrike in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir targeting 'terror camps'
Pakistan says India launched an airstrike on its territory early Tuesday that caused no casualties, while India said it targeted a terrorist training camp in a pre-emptive strike that killed a 'very large number' of militants.
U.S. says air strike killed 35 militants in Somalia
The U.S. military said on Monday that a recent airstrike in central Somalia killed 35 al Shabaab fighters.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kushner: Trump's peace plan will focus on drawing the borders of Israel
US special envoy Jared Kushner was interviewed on Monday on Sky News in Arabic, saying that 'the American peace plan is very detailed and will focus on drawing the border and resolving the core issues.'
Islamic Jihad touts new missile that can hit Tel Aviv and beyond
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terror group boasted Sunday evening that it had developed a new missile that can hit beyond Tel Aviv, threatening to turn Israeli cities into 'hell.'
Inside the United States
Dems block 'born alive' bill to provide medical care to infants who survive failed abortions
Senate Democrats on Monday blocked a Republican bill that would have threatened prison time for doctors who don't try saving the life of infants born alive during failed abortions, leading conservatives to wonder openly whether Democrats were embracing 'infanticide' to appeal to left-wing voters.
New Republican bill would retain and retool Obamacare
A Republican congressman is taking another swing at overhauling Obamacare even as most members of the party have set their sights on reforming other areas of healthcare.
Washington to sue Trump over rule stripping Planned Parenthood funding
Washington state is set to sue the Trump administration over new rules that will cause healthcare clinics providing abortions and receiving federal family planning grants to close and that will block medical providers from telling patients where they can get an abortion.
Federal judge sides with Trump administration on 'bump stocks' ban
A federal judge gave the Trump administration the green light to ban so-called 'bump stocks,' devices which modify semi-automatic guns to fire bullets more rapidly.
Trump at risk of losing Senate vote on border funding
President Trump on Monday was at risk of losing a critical Senate vote on his national emergency declaration on the border, which could set up Trump's first presidential veto.
Pelosi: House to pass resolution canceling Trump's emergency declaration
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Monday that the House will pass a resolution to cancel President Donald Trump's emergency declaration to secure funds for a border wall.
Christian News
Four Christian Women Falsely Accused of Blasphemy in Pakistan
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that four Christian women from the Farooq-e-Azam neighborhood of Karachi, Pakistan were falsely accused of blasphemy on February 19, 2019. Following the false accusation, a mob of enraged Muslims attacked the Christian-majority neighborhood, leading to the displacement of approximately 200 Christian families.
Killing of Christians Continues in Run-up to National Elections in Nigeria
Nigerian Christians this month prayed that national elections would bring leaders who can stop Islamist attacks on them following killings by Boko Haram extremists and Muslim Fulani herdsmen.
Around the World
Leaders from EU, Arab League hold first-ever joint summit
Leaders from European Union and Arab League countries pledged Sunday to boost cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to tackle unauthorized migration at a first-ever summit high in symbolism but likely to yield few concrete results.
Trump under pressure for real results in summit with Kim
Eight months after his breakthrough meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Mr. Trump this week heads into the second denuclearization summit under greater scrutiny to bring back more tangible results from the high-stakes parley in Vietnam.
Locust Swarms Imminent In Egypt, Saudi Arabia
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that an infestation of desert locusts in Sudan and Eritrea is rapidly spreading along both sides of the Red Sea towards Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Iran starts Gulf war games, to test submarine-launched missiles
Iran on Friday began large-scale naval drills at the mouth of the Gulf, which will feature its first submarine cruise missile launches, state media reported, at a time of rising tensions with the United States.
Iran: Despite Israel’s efforts, ‘we’ve achieved over 90% of objectives in Syria’
A senior Iranian defense official boasted Saturday that Iran has achieved the vast majority of its objectives in Syria since the start of that country’s civil war, and dismissed the efficacy of Israeli efforts to counter the Islamic Republic’s military presence there.
France: 15th yellow vest protests see thousands on the streets
Thousands of people marched on Saturday in Paris and other French cities for a 15th straight weekend of yellow vest protests in which dozens of people were arrested.
'Substantial progress': Trump cancels tariff increase on Chinese imports
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. has made 'substantial progress' in trade talks with China and he will no longer increase tariffs on Chinese imports on March 1.
Trump happy if North Korea doesn't test weapons; peace deal a possibility
US President Donald Trump has said he would be happy as long as North Korea maintains its pause on weapons testing, and he was in no rush to strike a nuclear deal with its leader, Kim Jong Un, when they hold their second summit this week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Police arrest head of Waqf following Temple Mount riots
The two senior Waqf officials were arrested on Sunday in a follow-up to Friday’s riots on the Temple Mount in which thousands of Palestinians stormed the Golden Gate, which had been closed by a court order since 2003.
Abbas urges Europeans to play greater role in peace process, recognize Palestine
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged European states on Sunday to play a greater role in mediating the peace process and recognize the 'State of Palestine,' contending that failing to do so was a betrayal of European values.
Newly Appointed Chief of Staff Orders Major Surprise Training Exercise for Israeli Military
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began a major surprise training exercise on Sunday across Israel, just one month after a new chief of staff was appointed.
Waqf: Temple Mount site will remain open despite Israeli crackdown
The Jerusalem Wakf Council announced on Sunday that a section of the Temple Mount that was closed by Israel in 2003 will remain open, even after the arrest of two of its senior officials.
Inside the United States
Pentagon chief floats 'wholesale redesign' of U.S. border security
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Saturday after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border that the government needs a broader, more effective approach to border control. He suggested the Pentagon might contribute with its expertise in surveillance and monitoring.
Trump Admin Ends Abortion 'Slush Fund,' Frees Taxpayers from 'Forced Partnership with Abortion Industry'
The Trump administration has delivered a blow to the abortion industry, finalizing a rule that redirects Title X family planning funds away from groups like Planned Parenthood, which is America's biggest abortion provider.
All-male military draft ruled unconstitutional by federal judge in Texas
The all-male military draft is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Texas ruled Friday.
Vermont House passes sweeping no-limits abortion legislation
The Vermont House overwhelmingly passed Thursday a sweeping, no-limits abortion bill that makes terminating a pregnancy a 'fundamental right' and ensures access to the procedure at every stage of gestation.
'Fringe' no more: Bernie Sanders says nearly 1M supporters and counting rising up to realize 'political revolution'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. said Thursday his liberal ideas which were once seen as 'fringe' are now infused into a mainstream America he hopes will rise up to support his second bid for the White House.
Can Crosses Stand on Public Lands? Supreme Court 'Peace Cross' Ruling Could Set New Religious Standard
It's hard to tell where the US Supreme Court will come down in an important religious liberty case about whether crosses can stand on public lands.
Christian News
Thousands of Christians Meet in Prayer and Worship in Orlando, Declare a New Era of Evangelism
Thousands of Christians descended on Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday to declare a new era of evangelism, praying and believing that America will turn back to Jesus Christ.
Jesus was a 'sorcerer,' Bible a 'book of magic,' say Christian witches ahead of first annual convention
The first annual Christian witches convention is set to be hosted in Salem, Massachusetts, this April and will feature internationally recognized Prophet Calvin Witcher who agrees with the convention’s host that Jesus was a sorcerer and the Bible is really a 'book of magic.'
Leaders from EU, Arab League hold first-ever joint summit
Leaders from European Union and Arab League countries pledged Sunday to boost cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to tackle unauthorized migration at a first-ever summit high in symbolism but likely to yield few concrete results.
Trump under pressure for real results in summit with Kim
Eight months after his breakthrough meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, Mr. Trump this week heads into the second denuclearization summit under greater scrutiny to bring back more tangible results from the high-stakes parley in Vietnam.
Locust Swarms Imminent In Egypt, Saudi Arabia
The United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned that an infestation of desert locusts in Sudan and Eritrea is rapidly spreading along both sides of the Red Sea towards Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
Iran starts Gulf war games, to test submarine-launched missiles
Iran on Friday began large-scale naval drills at the mouth of the Gulf, which will feature its first submarine cruise missile launches, state media reported, at a time of rising tensions with the United States.
Iran: Despite Israel’s efforts, ‘we’ve achieved over 90% of objectives in Syria’
A senior Iranian defense official boasted Saturday that Iran has achieved the vast majority of its objectives in Syria since the start of that country’s civil war, and dismissed the efficacy of Israeli efforts to counter the Islamic Republic’s military presence there.
France: 15th yellow vest protests see thousands on the streets
Thousands of people marched on Saturday in Paris and other French cities for a 15th straight weekend of yellow vest protests in which dozens of people were arrested.
'Substantial progress': Trump cancels tariff increase on Chinese imports
President Trump on Sunday said the U.S. has made 'substantial progress' in trade talks with China and he will no longer increase tariffs on Chinese imports on March 1.
Trump happy if North Korea doesn't test weapons; peace deal a possibility
US President Donald Trump has said he would be happy as long as North Korea maintains its pause on weapons testing, and he was in no rush to strike a nuclear deal with its leader, Kim Jong Un, when they hold their second summit this week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Police arrest head of Waqf following Temple Mount riots
The two senior Waqf officials were arrested on Sunday in a follow-up to Friday’s riots on the Temple Mount in which thousands of Palestinians stormed the Golden Gate, which had been closed by a court order since 2003.
Abbas urges Europeans to play greater role in peace process, recognize Palestine
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas urged European states on Sunday to play a greater role in mediating the peace process and recognize the 'State of Palestine,' contending that failing to do so was a betrayal of European values.
Newly Appointed Chief of Staff Orders Major Surprise Training Exercise for Israeli Military
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) began a major surprise training exercise on Sunday across Israel, just one month after a new chief of staff was appointed.
Waqf: Temple Mount site will remain open despite Israeli crackdown
The Jerusalem Wakf Council announced on Sunday that a section of the Temple Mount that was closed by Israel in 2003 will remain open, even after the arrest of two of its senior officials.
Inside the United States
Pentagon chief floats 'wholesale redesign' of U.S. border security
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said Saturday after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border that the government needs a broader, more effective approach to border control. He suggested the Pentagon might contribute with its expertise in surveillance and monitoring.
Trump Admin Ends Abortion 'Slush Fund,' Frees Taxpayers from 'Forced Partnership with Abortion Industry'
The Trump administration has delivered a blow to the abortion industry, finalizing a rule that redirects Title X family planning funds away from groups like Planned Parenthood, which is America's biggest abortion provider.
All-male military draft ruled unconstitutional by federal judge in Texas
The all-male military draft is unconstitutional, a federal judge in Texas ruled Friday.
Vermont House passes sweeping no-limits abortion legislation
The Vermont House overwhelmingly passed Thursday a sweeping, no-limits abortion bill that makes terminating a pregnancy a 'fundamental right' and ensures access to the procedure at every stage of gestation.
'Fringe' no more: Bernie Sanders says nearly 1M supporters and counting rising up to realize 'political revolution'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. said Thursday his liberal ideas which were once seen as 'fringe' are now infused into a mainstream America he hopes will rise up to support his second bid for the White House.
Can Crosses Stand on Public Lands? Supreme Court 'Peace Cross' Ruling Could Set New Religious Standard
It's hard to tell where the US Supreme Court will come down in an important religious liberty case about whether crosses can stand on public lands.
Christian News
Thousands of Christians Meet in Prayer and Worship in Orlando, Declare a New Era of Evangelism
Thousands of Christians descended on Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. on Saturday to declare a new era of evangelism, praying and believing that America will turn back to Jesus Christ.
Jesus was a 'sorcerer,' Bible a 'book of magic,' say Christian witches ahead of first annual convention
The first annual Christian witches convention is set to be hosted in Salem, Massachusetts, this April and will feature internationally recognized Prophet Calvin Witcher who agrees with the convention’s host that Jesus was a sorcerer and the Bible is really a 'book of magic.'
Around the World
Iran announces 3-day navy drill from Gulf to Indian Ocean
Iran is to launch a three-day annual navy drill from Friday in a vast area of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean including a sensitive global shipping route, state TV reported on Thursday.
Trump, Erdogan hold phone call ahead of US-Turkey military meeting
President Trump on Thursday spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about strategy in Syria ahead of a meeting between the top military leaders from each country.
Putin warns U.S. of renewed Cuban Missile crisis, says Russia has edge
President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is militarily ready for a Cuban Missile-style crisis if the United States wanted one, and that his country currently has the edge when it comes to a first nuclear strike.
White House says 200 US troops to stay in Syria
Washington said on Thursday that it planned to leave some US forces behind in Syria, even after the bulk of American troops left the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu, Putin to meet in Moscow next Wednesday after postponement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday, his office said Thursday.
Israel’s moonshot blasts off with a successful launch
Israel’s first lunar-bound spacecraft successfully blasted off early Friday morning, embarking on a seven-week trip to land on the moon. If the privately funded Beresheet project is successful, Israel will be just the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon.
New polls put Gantz-Lapid ahead of Netanyahu
Three surveys show Blue and White surging ahead in April 9 election, with 35-36 seats to Likud’s 26-32.
Inside the United States
Vermont House passes sweeping no-limits abortion legislation
The Vermont House overwhelmingly passed Thursday a sweeping, no-limits abortion bill that makes terminating a pregnancy a 'fundamental right' and ensures access to the procedure at every stage of gestation.
'Fringe' no more: Bernie Sanders says nearly 1M supporters and counting rising up to realize 'political revolution'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. said Thursday his liberal ideas which were once seen as 'fringe' are now infused into a mainstream America he hopes will rise up to support his second bid for the White House.
'Epicenter of Infanticide' Targeted as 2 Dozen Pro-Life Rallies Planned for 'Day of Mourning'
A grassroots movement of Americans outraged by New York's recent abortion law is turning their disgust into action. A nationwide event called 'Day of Mourning' is planned for Saturday, February 23rd.
Can Crosses Stand on Public Lands? Supreme Court 'Peace Cross' Ruling Could Set New Religious Standard
It's hard to tell where the US Supreme Court will come down in an important religious liberty case about whether crosses can stand on public lands.
Christian News
United Methodists confront possible split over LGBT issues
The United Methodist Church's top legislative assembly convenes Sunday for a high-stakes, three-day meeting likely to determine whether America's second-largest Protestant denomination will fracture due to divisions over same-sex marriage and the ordination of gay clergy.
Muslim who sought to kill Christian cousin embraces faith after Jesus appears in dream
An Egyptian Muslim who planned to kill his cousin for converting to Christianity has shared how he embraced the religion he once hated after Jesus delivered a powerful message to him in a dream.
Iran announces 3-day navy drill from Gulf to Indian Ocean
Iran is to launch a three-day annual navy drill from Friday in a vast area of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean including a sensitive global shipping route, state TV reported on Thursday.
Trump, Erdogan hold phone call ahead of US-Turkey military meeting
President Trump on Thursday spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about strategy in Syria ahead of a meeting between the top military leaders from each country.
Putin warns U.S. of renewed Cuban Missile crisis, says Russia has edge
President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is militarily ready for a Cuban Missile-style crisis if the United States wanted one, and that his country currently has the edge when it comes to a first nuclear strike.
White House says 200 US troops to stay in Syria
Washington said on Thursday that it planned to leave some US forces behind in Syria, even after the bulk of American troops left the country.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu, Putin to meet in Moscow next Wednesday after postponement
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next Wednesday, his office said Thursday.
Israel’s moonshot blasts off with a successful launch
Israel’s first lunar-bound spacecraft successfully blasted off early Friday morning, embarking on a seven-week trip to land on the moon. If the privately funded Beresheet project is successful, Israel will be just the fourth country to land a spacecraft on the moon.
New polls put Gantz-Lapid ahead of Netanyahu
Three surveys show Blue and White surging ahead in April 9 election, with 35-36 seats to Likud’s 26-32.
Inside the United States
Vermont House passes sweeping no-limits abortion legislation
The Vermont House overwhelmingly passed Thursday a sweeping, no-limits abortion bill that makes terminating a pregnancy a 'fundamental right' and ensures access to the procedure at every stage of gestation.
'Fringe' no more: Bernie Sanders says nearly 1M supporters and counting rising up to realize 'political revolution'
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. said Thursday his liberal ideas which were once seen as 'fringe' are now infused into a mainstream America he hopes will rise up to support his second bid for the White House.
'Epicenter of Infanticide' Targeted as 2 Dozen Pro-Life Rallies Planned for 'Day of Mourning'
A grassroots movement of Americans outraged by New York's recent abortion law is turning their disgust into action. A nationwide event called 'Day of Mourning' is planned for Saturday, February 23rd.
Can Crosses Stand on Public Lands? Supreme Court 'Peace Cross' Ruling Could Set New Religious Standard
It's hard to tell where the US Supreme Court will come down in an important religious liberty case about whether crosses can stand on public lands.
Christian News
United Methodists confront possible split over LGBT issues
The United Methodist Church's top legislative assembly convenes Sunday for a high-stakes, three-day meeting likely to determine whether America's second-largest Protestant denomination will fracture due to divisions over same-sex marriage and the ordination of gay clergy.
Muslim who sought to kill Christian cousin embraces faith after Jesus appears in dream
An Egyptian Muslim who planned to kill his cousin for converting to Christianity has shared how he embraced the religion he once hated after Jesus delivered a powerful message to him in a dream.