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Around the World
UN atomic agency says Iran nuclear stockpiles growing, but still within limits
The UN atomic watchdog said Friday Iran continues to stay within the limitations set by the nuclear deal reached in 2015 with major powers, though its stockpiles of low-enriched uranium and heavy water are growing.
Trump tells Syria, Russia and Iran to stop ‘bombing the hell’ out of Idlib
US President Donald Trump on Sunday told Syria and Russia to stop 'bombing the hell' out of Syria’s last jihadist stronghold Idlib.
B-52, aircraft carrier in Mideast over Iran conduct exercise
The U.S. military says a B-52 bomber and an aircraft carrier dispatched to the Mideast over a perceived threat from Iran have conducted a joint exercise together in the Arabian Sea.
Pompeo: Trump admin willing to talk to Iran 'with no preconditions' as tensions hit boiling point
Just weeks after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a renewed 'pressure campaign' targeting Iran's energy sector, America's top diplomat said Sunday the Trump administration is willing to talk with Iran 'with no preconditions' -- but he added that debilitating sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy will remain in effect.
Saudi king says will reject US measures that ‘prejudice’ Jerusalem
A Saudi-hosted Islamic summit on Saturday threw its support behind Palestinians ahead of a US-led peace plan Arab leaders suspect to be skewed in favor of Israel, as Muslim states rallied around Saudi Arabia over tensions with Iran.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli missiles target Iran-linked base near Homs; 5 reported killed
Syrian state media reported that Israel attacked the T-4 airbase near the northern city of Homs just after midnight Sunday, killing one soldier and wounding two others. A watchdog group said 5 people were killed.
Police allows Jews to enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, sparking riots
Clashes broke out at the Temple Mount on Sunday between Palestinian worshipers and Israeli security forces after some 120 Jews had been allowed to enter the compound as part of Jerusalem Day celebrations.
Nasrallah Says Hezbollah Has Precision Missiles That Could Strike Targets Throughout Israel
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on Friday that his Shi'ite organization has enough precision missiles to hit all the targets it has marked throughout the State of Israel.
In seeking to deter Israel and the US, Hezbollah may be risking regional war
The rockets fired at Mount Hermon on Saturday are an indication as to what Iran is trying to push Syria to become: a testing ground for experiments in the battle against Israel and the United States, with the help of the pro-Iranian militias it has established there.
Inside the United States
Judge Says Missouri Clinic Can Keep Providing Abortions
A judge issued an order Friday to keep Missouri's only abortion clinic operating over the objections of state health officials, delivering abortion-rights advocates a courtroom victory after a string of setbacks in legislatures around the U.S.
Stocks plunge as China trade war and Mexico tariffs fuel a 'triple hit of bad news'
US stocks fell sharply on Friday after the Trump administration threatened tariffs on all imports from Mexico if the country did not do more to reduce illegal crossings at the southern US border. China's confirmation that it has planned out how to restrict America's supply of critical rare-earth metals, and a decline in Chinese manufacturing in May, also weighed on markets.
Obama Florida Campaign Chair Appointed to Helm Super PAC’s 2020 Efforts Against Trump
For Our Future, a liberal super PAC run by hedge-fund billionaire Tom Steyer, announced Friday that it would roll out its largest budget to-date in an effort to combat President Trump in seven swings states he won in 2016.
US, Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border
Top officials from the U.S. and Mexico will begin talks Monday in a scramble to fend off President Donald Trump’s threat of devastating tariffs on imports from the southern ally and meet his demand for fewer migrants at the border.
Biden Declares LGBTQ Rights His No. 1 Legislative Priority
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden declared Saturday that the Equality Act would be his top legislative priority, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into the nation’s labor and civil rights laws.
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.
Christian News
Man on Motorcycle Appears From Nowhere to Rescue Missionaries from Gun-Toting Crowd
A group of missionaries was spared from a gun-wielding mob of protesters in Haiti following a visitation by a man on a motorcycle who told them “it’s going to be okay.”
UN atomic agency says Iran nuclear stockpiles growing, but still within limits
The UN atomic watchdog said Friday Iran continues to stay within the limitations set by the nuclear deal reached in 2015 with major powers, though its stockpiles of low-enriched uranium and heavy water are growing.
Trump tells Syria, Russia and Iran to stop ‘bombing the hell’ out of Idlib
US President Donald Trump on Sunday told Syria and Russia to stop 'bombing the hell' out of Syria’s last jihadist stronghold Idlib.
B-52, aircraft carrier in Mideast over Iran conduct exercise
The U.S. military says a B-52 bomber and an aircraft carrier dispatched to the Mideast over a perceived threat from Iran have conducted a joint exercise together in the Arabian Sea.
Pompeo: Trump admin willing to talk to Iran 'with no preconditions' as tensions hit boiling point
Just weeks after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a renewed 'pressure campaign' targeting Iran's energy sector, America's top diplomat said Sunday the Trump administration is willing to talk with Iran 'with no preconditions' -- but he added that debilitating sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy will remain in effect.
Saudi king says will reject US measures that ‘prejudice’ Jerusalem
A Saudi-hosted Islamic summit on Saturday threw its support behind Palestinians ahead of a US-led peace plan Arab leaders suspect to be skewed in favor of Israel, as Muslim states rallied around Saudi Arabia over tensions with Iran.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli missiles target Iran-linked base near Homs; 5 reported killed
Syrian state media reported that Israel attacked the T-4 airbase near the northern city of Homs just after midnight Sunday, killing one soldier and wounding two others. A watchdog group said 5 people were killed.
Police allows Jews to enter Temple Mount on Jerusalem Day, sparking riots
Clashes broke out at the Temple Mount on Sunday between Palestinian worshipers and Israeli security forces after some 120 Jews had been allowed to enter the compound as part of Jerusalem Day celebrations.
Nasrallah Says Hezbollah Has Precision Missiles That Could Strike Targets Throughout Israel
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah said on Friday that his Shi'ite organization has enough precision missiles to hit all the targets it has marked throughout the State of Israel.
In seeking to deter Israel and the US, Hezbollah may be risking regional war
The rockets fired at Mount Hermon on Saturday are an indication as to what Iran is trying to push Syria to become: a testing ground for experiments in the battle against Israel and the United States, with the help of the pro-Iranian militias it has established there.
Inside the United States
Judge Says Missouri Clinic Can Keep Providing Abortions
A judge issued an order Friday to keep Missouri's only abortion clinic operating over the objections of state health officials, delivering abortion-rights advocates a courtroom victory after a string of setbacks in legislatures around the U.S.
Stocks plunge as China trade war and Mexico tariffs fuel a 'triple hit of bad news'
US stocks fell sharply on Friday after the Trump administration threatened tariffs on all imports from Mexico if the country did not do more to reduce illegal crossings at the southern US border. China's confirmation that it has planned out how to restrict America's supply of critical rare-earth metals, and a decline in Chinese manufacturing in May, also weighed on markets.
Obama Florida Campaign Chair Appointed to Helm Super PAC’s 2020 Efforts Against Trump
For Our Future, a liberal super PAC run by hedge-fund billionaire Tom Steyer, announced Friday that it would roll out its largest budget to-date in an effort to combat President Trump in seven swings states he won in 2016.
US, Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border
Top officials from the U.S. and Mexico will begin talks Monday in a scramble to fend off President Donald Trump’s threat of devastating tariffs on imports from the southern ally and meet his demand for fewer migrants at the border.
Biden Declares LGBTQ Rights His No. 1 Legislative Priority
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden declared Saturday that the Equality Act would be his top legislative priority, an effort to enshrine LGBTQ protections into the nation’s labor and civil rights laws.
Why fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced
Fewer and fewer Americans are getting divorced, with the rates falling 18% between 2008 and 2016.
Christian News
Man on Motorcycle Appears From Nowhere to Rescue Missionaries from Gun-Toting Crowd
A group of missionaries was spared from a gun-wielding mob of protesters in Haiti following a visitation by a man on a motorcycle who told them “it’s going to be okay.”
Around the World
Russia Rejected Iran S-400 Missile Request Amid Gulf Tension
Russia has rejected an Iranian request to buy S-400 missile defense systems, concerned that the sale would stoke more tension in the Middle East, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, including a senior Russian official.
Iran and Russia Say Meeting of 2015 Nuclear Accord Partners ‘Might Facilitate’ New Talks
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi discussed the 2015 Nuclear Accord in Tehran on May 29, calling for a meeting of the six countries party to the agreement that would hear Iranian complaints.
Saudi king urges world to rein in Iran
Saudi King Salman Thursday night called for an international stance against Iranian acts, which he said pose a threat to global security and flow of oil supplies.
Trump announces escalating tariffs against Mexico, starting at 5 percent, until illegal immigrants 'STOP'
President Trump on Thursday abruptly announced a new 5 percent tariff on Mexico beginning in early June, saying the levy will 'gradually increase' until the ongoing illegal immigration surge at the southern border is "remedied" and illegal migrants 'STOP.'
North Korea executes envoy in a purge after failed U.S. summit
North Korea executed its nuclear envoy to the United States as part of a purge of officials who steered negotiations for a failed summit between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, a South Korean newspaper said on Friday.
Tourists are spreading superbugs across international borders, report warns
Holiday-makers are at risk of picking up and bringing home superbugs, according to a study looking at the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Meets With Kushner, Greenblatt After Suffering Major Loss in Israel's Parliament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Jared Kushner, senior advisor to President Trump, and US Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt on Thursday.
Inside the United States
House Democrats Vote to Lift Ban on Embryonic Gene-Editing Research
Scientists and ethicists worldwide are calling for a global moratorium on editing the DNA in human embryos, but a Democratic-led committee in the U.S. House of Representatives wants to leave the door wide open to the controversial research. On May 23, the House Appropriations subcommittee that focuses on funding related to the Food and Drug Administration drafted a bill that would drop the ban prohibiting the FDA from considering such research.
Atheist group sues Texas judge for 'unconstitutional' opening prayer
An anti-religious group is suing a Texas judge for opening prayer -- for the second time.
Louisiana's governor, a Democrat, signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill into law
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, broke from his party's ideology Thursday and signed a bill that would prohibit women from having an abortion once a baby's heartbeat is detected, in almost all cases.
ACLU seeks to block more sections of Trump’s border wall
The American Civil Liberties Union has asked a federal court to block additional sections of President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Russia Rejected Iran S-400 Missile Request Amid Gulf Tension
Russia has rejected an Iranian request to buy S-400 missile defense systems, concerned that the sale would stoke more tension in the Middle East, according to two people with knowledge of the matter, including a senior Russian official.
Iran and Russia Say Meeting of 2015 Nuclear Accord Partners ‘Might Facilitate’ New Talks
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov and chief Iranian nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi discussed the 2015 Nuclear Accord in Tehran on May 29, calling for a meeting of the six countries party to the agreement that would hear Iranian complaints.
Saudi king urges world to rein in Iran
Saudi King Salman Thursday night called for an international stance against Iranian acts, which he said pose a threat to global security and flow of oil supplies.
Trump announces escalating tariffs against Mexico, starting at 5 percent, until illegal immigrants 'STOP'
President Trump on Thursday abruptly announced a new 5 percent tariff on Mexico beginning in early June, saying the levy will 'gradually increase' until the ongoing illegal immigration surge at the southern border is "remedied" and illegal migrants 'STOP.'
North Korea executes envoy in a purge after failed U.S. summit
North Korea executed its nuclear envoy to the United States as part of a purge of officials who steered negotiations for a failed summit between leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, a South Korean newspaper said on Friday.
Tourists are spreading superbugs across international borders, report warns
Holiday-makers are at risk of picking up and bringing home superbugs, according to a study looking at the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) worldwide.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu Meets With Kushner, Greenblatt After Suffering Major Loss in Israel's Parliament
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with Jared Kushner, senior advisor to President Trump, and US Envoy to the Middle East Jason Greenblatt on Thursday.
Inside the United States
House Democrats Vote to Lift Ban on Embryonic Gene-Editing Research
Scientists and ethicists worldwide are calling for a global moratorium on editing the DNA in human embryos, but a Democratic-led committee in the U.S. House of Representatives wants to leave the door wide open to the controversial research. On May 23, the House Appropriations subcommittee that focuses on funding related to the Food and Drug Administration drafted a bill that would drop the ban prohibiting the FDA from considering such research.
Atheist group sues Texas judge for 'unconstitutional' opening prayer
An anti-religious group is suing a Texas judge for opening prayer -- for the second time.
Louisiana's governor, a Democrat, signs 'heartbeat' abortion bill into law
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, broke from his party's ideology Thursday and signed a bill that would prohibit women from having an abortion once a baby's heartbeat is detected, in almost all cases.
ACLU seeks to block more sections of Trump’s border wall
The American Civil Liberties Union has asked a federal court to block additional sections of President Donald Trump’s proposed wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Around the World
U.S.-EU Trade Talks Stumble, Threatening New Trade War Front
Even though President Donald Trump held fire earlier this month on auto tariffs that have the potential to further roil Europe’s struggling economy, a litany of domestic dilemmas on both sides of the Atlantic threaten to frustrate efforts at a trade pact before they’ve even begun.
Jerusalem to host ‘unprecedented’ Israel-Russian-US security summit
Jerusalem will host next month an unprecedented trilateral meeting of top security officials from Israel, Russia and the US, the White House announced on Wednesday.
Bolton warns Tehran of ‘very strong response’ to any Gulf attack
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser warned Iran on Wednesday that any attacks in the Persian Gulf will draw a 'very strong response' from the US, taking a hard-line approach with Tehran after his boss only two days earlier said America wasn’t 'looking to hurt Iran at all.'
U.S.: Russia May Be Testing Low-Yield Nukes, In Violation Of Treaty
A top U.S. military official has said that U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russia is likely conducting low-yield nuclear testing that may be violation of a major international treaty.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kushner, Greenblatt arrive in Israel after meetings in Jordan, Morocco
US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner and Mideast negotiator Jason Greenblatt are expected to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while in Israel, on the last leg of a regional tour to drum up support for next month’s 'economic workshop' in Bahrain.
Knesset votes for new elections on September 17 after Netanyahu fails to form coalition
Israel’s parliament on Wednesday voted to dissolve a mere month after it was sworn in, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to meet the midnight deadline to form a new government, triggering an unprecedented second national election this year.
Inside the United States
Satanic Temple to defy law upheld by Supreme Court mandating burial of fetal remains
The Satanic Temple said it will challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling requiring the burial or cremation of fetal remains, alleging that it violates the group’s religious liberty.
US like a 'war zone' after 500 tornadoes in 30 days
America has been hit with 500 tornadoes in the last 30 days, with Tuesday breaking a 40-year record by marking the 12th day in a row with at least eight tornado reports, according to US forecasters.
Illinois House Declares Late-Term Abortion a ‘Right’
Illinois Democrats are attempting to make it the most liberal state in America for abortion, declaring it a right and repealing nearly every limit on the practice.
Case Closed: Special Counsel Mueller Says Russia Investigation Is Over, Nothing More to Say
Special Counsel Robert Mueller announced Wednesday that he has concluded the Russia investigation. He is now closing the special counsel's office and returning to private life.
Louisiana Lawmakers Send New Abortion Ban to Governor's Desk
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday passed a strict new abortion ban that would prohibit the procedure before some women even know they are pregnant, joining a half-dozen conservative states with similar measures.
Three US States Face Flooding of ‘Historic Magnitude’
Thousands of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana residents braced for more flooding Wednesday, and some evacuated their homes, as forecasts of further rain drove fears that decades-old levees girding the Arkansas River may not hold.
Christian News
The Will of the People Leans Toward Secularism as Russian Government Seeks to Finance Renewal of Faith
On May 13th protestors, among them MMA fighters from the Russian Copper Company martial arts academy, tore down the fence that had marked off the proposed construction site of the new St. Catherine Cathedral in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
U.S.-EU Trade Talks Stumble, Threatening New Trade War Front
Even though President Donald Trump held fire earlier this month on auto tariffs that have the potential to further roil Europe’s struggling economy, a litany of domestic dilemmas on both sides of the Atlantic threaten to frustrate efforts at a trade pact before they’ve even begun.
Jerusalem to host ‘unprecedented’ Israel-Russian-US security summit
Jerusalem will host next month an unprecedented trilateral meeting of top security officials from Israel, Russia and the US, the White House announced on Wednesday.
Bolton warns Tehran of ‘very strong response’ to any Gulf attack
President Donald Trump’s national security adviser warned Iran on Wednesday that any attacks in the Persian Gulf will draw a 'very strong response' from the US, taking a hard-line approach with Tehran after his boss only two days earlier said America wasn’t 'looking to hurt Iran at all.'
U.S.: Russia May Be Testing Low-Yield Nukes, In Violation Of Treaty
A top U.S. military official has said that U.S. intelligence agencies believe Russia is likely conducting low-yield nuclear testing that may be violation of a major international treaty.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kushner, Greenblatt arrive in Israel after meetings in Jordan, Morocco
US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner and Mideast negotiator Jason Greenblatt are expected to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while in Israel, on the last leg of a regional tour to drum up support for next month’s 'economic workshop' in Bahrain.
Knesset votes for new elections on September 17 after Netanyahu fails to form coalition
Israel’s parliament on Wednesday voted to dissolve a mere month after it was sworn in, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to meet the midnight deadline to form a new government, triggering an unprecedented second national election this year.
Inside the United States
Satanic Temple to defy law upheld by Supreme Court mandating burial of fetal remains
The Satanic Temple said it will challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling requiring the burial or cremation of fetal remains, alleging that it violates the group’s religious liberty.
US like a 'war zone' after 500 tornadoes in 30 days
America has been hit with 500 tornadoes in the last 30 days, with Tuesday breaking a 40-year record by marking the 12th day in a row with at least eight tornado reports, according to US forecasters.
Illinois House Declares Late-Term Abortion a ‘Right’
Illinois Democrats are attempting to make it the most liberal state in America for abortion, declaring it a right and repealing nearly every limit on the practice.
Case Closed: Special Counsel Mueller Says Russia Investigation Is Over, Nothing More to Say
Special Counsel Robert Mueller announced Wednesday that he has concluded the Russia investigation. He is now closing the special counsel's office and returning to private life.
Louisiana Lawmakers Send New Abortion Ban to Governor's Desk
Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday passed a strict new abortion ban that would prohibit the procedure before some women even know they are pregnant, joining a half-dozen conservative states with similar measures.
Three US States Face Flooding of ‘Historic Magnitude’
Thousands of Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana residents braced for more flooding Wednesday, and some evacuated their homes, as forecasts of further rain drove fears that decades-old levees girding the Arkansas River may not hold.
Christian News
The Will of the People Leans Toward Secularism as Russian Government Seeks to Finance Renewal of Faith
On May 13th protestors, among them MMA fighters from the Russian Copper Company martial arts academy, tore down the fence that had marked off the proposed construction site of the new St. Catherine Cathedral in Yekaterinburg, Russia.