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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
An unusually large number of humpback whales died last year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched an investigation Thursday into a large number of humpback whale deaths from Maine to North Carolina.
London anti-terror raids: Woman shot, 4 arrested, police say
A woman has been shot by police and four people were arrested during an anti-terror operation in north west London and Kent.
China to conduct live fire drills, test new weapons in response to THAAD
China will continue to conduct live fire drills and test new weapons to safeguard its national security, the country's defence ministry said on Thursday when asked about the deployment of the U.S. anti-missile defence system THAAD in South Korea.
Putin Warns North Korea Situation Has 'Seriously Deteriorated'
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program is deepening after the issue dominated talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Moscow.
Tillerson: China threatened sanctions if North Korea conducts nuclear test
China threatened to sanction North Korea's government if it conducts under nuclear weapons test, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday.
Trump Says Nafta Pullout Still Possible If Renegotiation Fails
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's still ready to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement if he can't renegotiate better terms for the U.S. but that he decided to hold off on a decision after appeals from the leaders of Canada and Mexico.
Man with knives detained near U.K. Parliament
Armed police carrying out a counterterrorism operation Thursday swooped in on a man they said was carrying knives in a bag near Britain's Parliament and arrested him on suspicion of planning terrorist acts.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israel attacked Iranian arms depot near Damascus airport
The Israel Air Force reportedly attacked an Iranian arms depot near the Damascus International Airport early Thursday morning, according to the Hezbollah-affiliated al-Manar television station.
Israel's Patriot missile defense system knocks down drone from Syria
A missile from Israel's Patriot Aerial Defense System knocked down a drone that was about to enter Israeli airspace from Syria Thursday, military officials said.
Trump May Announce US Embassy Move to Jerusalem During Israel Visit
US President Donald Trump may use his visit to Israel next month to announce the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) said Thursday.
Inside the United States
Artificial Womb: A New Hope for Extreme Preemies
Researchers at the Center for Fetal Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia came up with an incredible device, nicknamed a 'biobag,' that actually mimics the mother's womb, complete with amniotic fluid and a cleverly designed umbilical cord just like mom's.
Trump will continue Obamacare payments, clearing major hurdle on spending bill
The White House told congressional leaders Wednesday that the administration will continue making Obamacare cost-sharing payments, eliminating the biggest sticking point as lawmakers rush to pass a final 2017 spending bill and avert a government shutdown looming at the end of the week.
Study: Obama Imposed $4B More in Regulations Than Trump Did During First 100 Days
President Donald Trump imposed less than one percent of the regulatory burdens that former President Barack Obama did during his first 100 days, according to a new study from the American Action Forum.
Christian News
Republicans in Congress Push Trump for Religious Liberty Executive Order
Dozens of Republican lawmakers are asking President Trump to scale back Obama-era protections for gays and lesbians in order to make good on a campaign promise to protect religious liberty.
Around the World
Trump says 'major, major' conflict with North Korea possible, but seeks diplomacy
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute.
An unusually large number of humpback whales died last year
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) launched an investigation Thursday into a large number of humpback whale deaths from Maine to North Carolina.
London anti-terror raids: Woman shot, 4 arrested, police say
A woman has been shot by police and four people were arrested during an anti-terror operation in north west London and Kent.
China to conduct live fire drills, test new weapons in response to THAAD
China will continue to conduct live fire drills and test new weapons to safeguard its national security, the country's defence ministry said on Thursday when asked about the deployment of the U.S. anti-missile defence system THAAD in South Korea.
Putin Warns North Korea Situation Has 'Seriously Deteriorated'
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the crisis over North Korea's nuclear program is deepening after the issue dominated talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Moscow.
Tillerson: China threatened sanctions if North Korea conducts nuclear test
China threatened to sanction North Korea's government if it conducts under nuclear weapons test, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Thursday.
Trump Says Nafta Pullout Still Possible If Renegotiation Fails
President Donald Trump said Thursday he's still ready to pull out of the North American Free Trade Agreement if he can't renegotiate better terms for the U.S. but that he decided to hold off on a decision after appeals from the leaders of Canada and Mexico.
Man with knives detained near U.K. Parliament
Armed police carrying out a counterterrorism operation Thursday swooped in on a man they said was carrying knives in a bag near Britain's Parliament and arrested him on suspicion of planning terrorist acts.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Israel attacked Iranian arms depot near Damascus airport
The Israel Air Force reportedly attacked an Iranian arms depot near the Damascus International Airport early Thursday morning, according to the Hezbollah-affiliated al-Manar television station.
Israel's Patriot missile defense system knocks down drone from Syria
A missile from Israel's Patriot Aerial Defense System knocked down a drone that was about to enter Israeli airspace from Syria Thursday, military officials said.
Trump May Announce US Embassy Move to Jerusalem During Israel Visit
US President Donald Trump may use his visit to Israel next month to announce the moving of the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida) said Thursday.
Inside the United States
Artificial Womb: A New Hope for Extreme Preemies
Researchers at the Center for Fetal Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia came up with an incredible device, nicknamed a 'biobag,' that actually mimics the mother's womb, complete with amniotic fluid and a cleverly designed umbilical cord just like mom's.
Trump will continue Obamacare payments, clearing major hurdle on spending bill
The White House told congressional leaders Wednesday that the administration will continue making Obamacare cost-sharing payments, eliminating the biggest sticking point as lawmakers rush to pass a final 2017 spending bill and avert a government shutdown looming at the end of the week.
Study: Obama Imposed $4B More in Regulations Than Trump Did During First 100 Days
President Donald Trump imposed less than one percent of the regulatory burdens that former President Barack Obama did during his first 100 days, according to a new study from the American Action Forum.
Christian News
Republicans in Congress Push Trump for Religious Liberty Executive Order
Dozens of Republican lawmakers are asking President Trump to scale back Obama-era protections for gays and lesbians in order to make good on a campaign promise to protect religious liberty.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump tells Canada, Mexico, he won't terminate NAFTA treaty yet: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump told the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that he will not terminate the NAFTA treaty at this stage, but will move quickly to begin renegotiating it with them, a White House said.
France offers evidence Syria was behind nerve gas attack
The French government has proof indicating the Syrian air force dropped bombs containing the nerve gas Sarin on a civilian population, it said Wednesday.
Islamic State in talks for terrifying merger with al Qaeda as battlefield defeats mount
The Islamic State group and al Qaeda, long rivals for supremacy in the jihadi struggle, are feeling more pressure to combine as the Islamic State loses its territorial base in Syria and Iraq and the still-potent terrorist network founded by Osama bin Laden prepares to welcome legions of foreign fighters fleeing the advancing U.S.-backed coalition, analysts and officials in the region say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Huge’ blasts near Damascus airport blamed on Israeli strike
Explosions were heard near Damascus’s airport on Thursday morning, in what some local Arabic-language media reports blamed on an Israeli airstrike.
Israeli cyber authority says it stopped 'major' hacking attack
Israel's National Cyber Authority has thwarted a 'major' attack on businesses and public institutions, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement Wednesday, just days after the body faced harsh criticism from some of the country's top security officials.
Trump Considering Israel Visit, White House Official Confirms
US President Donald Trump is considering a visit to Israel in the near future, a senior White House official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Mnuchin vows 'biggest tax cut' in US history, confirms plan to slash business rate
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin confirmed Wednesday that the Trump administration aims to lower business tax rates to 15 percent, saying a forthcoming proposal will constitute the “biggest tax cut” for Americans in history.
Video: Planned Parenthood exec who 'wanted a Lamborghini' caught haggling over baby body parts
The Center for Medical Progress released a never-before-seen video Wednesday showing a top Planned Parenthood executive haggling over the price of baby body parts from abortions.
Freedom Caucus gets to yes on healthcare
Republicans took a serious step forward in their effort to replace Р’ВObamaCare on Wednesday when the conservative House Freedom Caucus endorsed revised legislation.
GOP leaders, Trump team to talk taxes on Tuesday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will host a private meeting Tuesday with top House lawmakers and Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, to discuss tax reform and other legislative priorities.
Christian News
ACLJ Urges New UN Secretary-General to Declare ISIS' Atrocities on Christians a Genocide
The American Center for Law and Justice is urging the new secretary-general of the United Nations to take action on the genocide of Christians in the Middle East.
UMC Announces 'Special Session' to Determine Church's Homosexuality Stance
The United Methodist Church announced that its top legislative body will hold a special session in order to determine what stance the mainline denomination will hold on homosexuality
Around the World
Trump tells Canada, Mexico, he won't terminate NAFTA treaty yet: White House
U.S. President Donald Trump told the leaders of Canada and Mexico on Wednesday that he will not terminate the NAFTA treaty at this stage, but will move quickly to begin renegotiating it with them, a White House said.
France offers evidence Syria was behind nerve gas attack
The French government has proof indicating the Syrian air force dropped bombs containing the nerve gas Sarin on a civilian population, it said Wednesday.
Islamic State in talks for terrifying merger with al Qaeda as battlefield defeats mount
The Islamic State group and al Qaeda, long rivals for supremacy in the jihadi struggle, are feeling more pressure to combine as the Islamic State loses its territorial base in Syria and Iraq and the still-potent terrorist network founded by Osama bin Laden prepares to welcome legions of foreign fighters fleeing the advancing U.S.-backed coalition, analysts and officials in the region say.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
‘Huge’ blasts near Damascus airport blamed on Israeli strike
Explosions were heard near Damascus’s airport on Thursday morning, in what some local Arabic-language media reports blamed on an Israeli airstrike.
Israeli cyber authority says it stopped 'major' hacking attack
Israel's National Cyber Authority has thwarted a 'major' attack on businesses and public institutions, the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement Wednesday, just days after the body faced harsh criticism from some of the country's top security officials.
Trump Considering Israel Visit, White House Official Confirms
US President Donald Trump is considering a visit to Israel in the near future, a senior White House official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Mnuchin vows 'biggest tax cut' in US history, confirms plan to slash business rate
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin confirmed Wednesday that the Trump administration aims to lower business tax rates to 15 percent, saying a forthcoming proposal will constitute the “biggest tax cut” for Americans in history.
Video: Planned Parenthood exec who 'wanted a Lamborghini' caught haggling over baby body parts
The Center for Medical Progress released a never-before-seen video Wednesday showing a top Planned Parenthood executive haggling over the price of baby body parts from abortions.
Freedom Caucus gets to yes on healthcare
Republicans took a serious step forward in their effort to replace Р’ВObamaCare on Wednesday when the conservative House Freedom Caucus endorsed revised legislation.
GOP leaders, Trump team to talk taxes on Tuesday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will host a private meeting Tuesday with top House lawmakers and Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, to discuss tax reform and other legislative priorities.
Christian News
ACLJ Urges New UN Secretary-General to Declare ISIS' Atrocities on Christians a Genocide
The American Center for Law and Justice is urging the new secretary-general of the United Nations to take action on the genocide of Christians in the Middle East.
UMC Announces 'Special Session' to Determine Church's Homosexuality Stance
The United Methodist Church announced that its top legislative body will hold a special session in order to determine what stance the mainline denomination will hold on homosexuality
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. hits Syria with new sanctions
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced new sanctions Monday against Syria for its chemical weapon attack, targeting 271 Syrian individuals involved in the Bashar Assad regime’s chemical weapons program.
Trump to set new executive orders on environment, energy this week
U.S. President Donald Trump this week will sign new executive orders before he completes his first 100 days in office, including two on energy and the environment, which would make it easier for the United States to develop energy on and offshore, a White House official said on Sunday.
French election: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen to fight for presidency
Centrist Emmanuel Macron has gone through to the second round of the French election, where he will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Obama's hidden Iran deal giveaway
In his Sunday morning address to the American people, Obama portrayed the seven men he freed as 'civilians.' The senior official described them as businessmen convicted of or awaiting trial for mere 'sanctions-related offenses, violations of the trade embargo.' In reality, some of them were accused by Obama's own Justice Department of posing threats to national security. Three allegedly were part of an illegal procurement network supplying Iran with U.S.-made microelectronics with applications in surface-to-air and cruise missiles like the kind Tehran test-fired recently, prompting a still-escalating exchange of threats with the Trump administration. Another was serving an eight-year sentence for conspiring to supply Iran with satellite technology and hardware. As part of the deal, U.S. officials even dropped their demand for $10 million that a jury said the aerospace engineer illegally received from Tehran.
Number of migrant criminal suspects in Germany surged in 2016
The number of migrant criminal suspects in Germany soared by more than 50 percent in 2016, data from the Interior Ministry showed on Monday - a statistic that could boost support for the anti-immigration party five months ahead of a federal election.
North Korea detains third U.S. citizen
North Korea detained a U.S. citizen on Saturday as he attempted to leave the country, bringing the total number of Americans held by the isolated country to three.
Trump calls Asian leaders as North Korea tensions rise
President Trump spoke Sunday night with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as tensions intensify with North Korea amid expectations that the reclusive nation plans a sixth nuclear test.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Reportedly Strikes Pro-Regime Military Base in Syria
The Israeli military launched an attack on a military base belonging to pro-regime forces in Syria Sunday, according to local reports.
Israel honors the millions who perished in the Holocaust
As the sun begins to set this evening, ushering in Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, the atmosphere will change. Slowly, the quotidian routine will give way to reflection as businesses and leisure venues close to allow the nation to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
UNESCO head calls Temple Mount 'holiest place in Judaism'
The head of the United Nations' cultural body UNESCO defended Jewish links to holy sites in Jerusalem on Monday, criticizing her own agency's governing board for passing a series of resolutions that downplay or deny any Jewish connection to its most sacred spaces.
Inside the United States
GOP leaders, Trump team to talk taxes on Tuesday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will host a private meeting Tuesday with top House lawmakers and Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, to discuss tax reform and other legislative priorities.
US Antisemitic Incidents Jump 86% at Start of 2017
Antisemitic incidents in the United States surged by 34 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, and have jumped 86 percent in the first quarter of 2017, new data released by the Anti-Defamation League on Monday showed.
Christian News
Muslim Who Threatened Christians in Facebook Live Charged As a Terrorist
A Muslim man who went live on his Facebook page with disturbing threats towards Christian conference attendees in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will now face criminal charges.
America Unraveling: Anne Graham Lotz Warns We Must Return to 'In God We Trust'
Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz has warned that the United States is 'disintegrating into anger, anarchy, division' because of its 'rejection of God.'
Around the World
U.S. hits Syria with new sanctions
Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced new sanctions Monday against Syria for its chemical weapon attack, targeting 271 Syrian individuals involved in the Bashar Assad regime’s chemical weapons program.
Trump to set new executive orders on environment, energy this week
U.S. President Donald Trump this week will sign new executive orders before he completes his first 100 days in office, including two on energy and the environment, which would make it easier for the United States to develop energy on and offshore, a White House official said on Sunday.
French election: Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen to fight for presidency
Centrist Emmanuel Macron has gone through to the second round of the French election, where he will face far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Obama's hidden Iran deal giveaway
In his Sunday morning address to the American people, Obama portrayed the seven men he freed as 'civilians.' The senior official described them as businessmen convicted of or awaiting trial for mere 'sanctions-related offenses, violations of the trade embargo.' In reality, some of them were accused by Obama's own Justice Department of posing threats to national security. Three allegedly were part of an illegal procurement network supplying Iran with U.S.-made microelectronics with applications in surface-to-air and cruise missiles like the kind Tehran test-fired recently, prompting a still-escalating exchange of threats with the Trump administration. Another was serving an eight-year sentence for conspiring to supply Iran with satellite technology and hardware. As part of the deal, U.S. officials even dropped their demand for $10 million that a jury said the aerospace engineer illegally received from Tehran.
Number of migrant criminal suspects in Germany surged in 2016
The number of migrant criminal suspects in Germany soared by more than 50 percent in 2016, data from the Interior Ministry showed on Monday - a statistic that could boost support for the anti-immigration party five months ahead of a federal election.
North Korea detains third U.S. citizen
North Korea detained a U.S. citizen on Saturday as he attempted to leave the country, bringing the total number of Americans held by the isolated country to three.
Trump calls Asian leaders as North Korea tensions rise
President Trump spoke Sunday night with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as tensions intensify with North Korea amid expectations that the reclusive nation plans a sixth nuclear test.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Reportedly Strikes Pro-Regime Military Base in Syria
The Israeli military launched an attack on a military base belonging to pro-regime forces in Syria Sunday, according to local reports.
Israel honors the millions who perished in the Holocaust
As the sun begins to set this evening, ushering in Israel's Holocaust Remembrance Day, the atmosphere will change. Slowly, the quotidian routine will give way to reflection as businesses and leisure venues close to allow the nation to honor the memory of the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust.
UNESCO head calls Temple Mount 'holiest place in Judaism'
The head of the United Nations' cultural body UNESCO defended Jewish links to holy sites in Jerusalem on Monday, criticizing her own agency's governing board for passing a series of resolutions that downplay or deny any Jewish connection to its most sacred spaces.
Inside the United States
GOP leaders, Trump team to talk taxes on Tuesday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will host a private meeting Tuesday with top House lawmakers and Trump administration officials, including Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, to discuss tax reform and other legislative priorities.
US Antisemitic Incidents Jump 86% at Start of 2017
Antisemitic incidents in the United States surged by 34 percent in 2016 compared to 2015, and have jumped 86 percent in the first quarter of 2017, new data released by the Anti-Defamation League on Monday showed.
Christian News
Muslim Who Threatened Christians in Facebook Live Charged As a Terrorist
A Muslim man who went live on his Facebook page with disturbing threats towards Christian conference attendees in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will now face criminal charges.
America Unraveling: Anne Graham Lotz Warns We Must Return to 'In God We Trust'
Evangelist Anne Graham Lotz has warned that the United States is 'disintegrating into anger, anarchy, division' because of its 'rejection of God.'