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Around the World
Mattis: U.S. Nearly Bombed Russians in Syria a Second Time
U.S. military forces in the Middle East nearly bombed a group of Russian mercenaries working with pro-government forces in Syria for a second time, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis revealed Tuesday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes first visit to China, Beijing confirms
Beijing ended the guessing game on whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had made a secretive visit to the Asian nation, confirming early Wednesday that he was part of the delegation from Pyongyang that arrived at the Chinese capital.
Kremlin vows to respond to diplomatic expulsions
The Kremlin says it will respond soon to the recent expulsions of more than 130 Russian diplomats from Western nations.
U.S., South Korea agree to new trade deal
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to a new trade deal that promises to boost America auto exports and limit imports of Koran steel, senior Trump administration officials said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Shielding Military Facilities in Syria By Building Them Near Russian Assets
According to reports, citing Israeli security officials, Iran is attempting to shield military facilities in Syria from attack by building them in close proximity to Russian assets.
Palestinians to protest Friday after Jews sacrifice lambs near Temple Mount
Palestinians across East Jerusalem will hold mass protests on Friday in the wake of a court-approved Passover sacrifice ceremony held by religious Jews close to the Temple Mount on Monday, the leader of the city’s Al-Aqsa Mosque announced on Tuesday.
Israel speeds up U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem by eliminating bureaucracy
The red tape that could have delayed the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem was cut on Tuesday, when the National Planning and Construction Council authorized plans to build a wall and escape route from the structure chosen, when the embassy moves from Tel Aviv.
Inside the United States
States scrambling to avert Obamacare sticker shock after Dems balk at stabilization effort
Congress failed to tamp down Obamacare premiums in last week’s spending bill, shifting the burden onto states, where governors and legislatures are facing growing pressure — but few good options — to bring down rates before companies finalize their 2019 prices.
Orlando nightclub shooter's father, an FBI informant, brushed off son's terror comments, agent says
The Orlando nightclub shooter's dad – revealed to be an FBI informant – told authorities who were investigating Omar Mateen before the attack that pro-terror comments the would-be gunman made to coworkers were just examples of him 'being stupid,' an agent testified Monday.
Supreme Court weighs Republican challenge to Maryland electoral map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday considers for the second time in recent months whether to rein in politicians who draw state electoral maps with the aim of entrenching their party in power in a case involving a Maryland congressional district.
Mattis: U.S. Nearly Bombed Russians in Syria a Second Time
U.S. military forces in the Middle East nearly bombed a group of Russian mercenaries working with pro-government forces in Syria for a second time, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis revealed Tuesday.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes first visit to China, Beijing confirms
Beijing ended the guessing game on whether North Korean leader Kim Jong-un had made a secretive visit to the Asian nation, confirming early Wednesday that he was part of the delegation from Pyongyang that arrived at the Chinese capital.
Kremlin vows to respond to diplomatic expulsions
The Kremlin says it will respond soon to the recent expulsions of more than 130 Russian diplomats from Western nations.
U.S., South Korea agree to new trade deal
The U.S. and South Korea have agreed to a new trade deal that promises to boost America auto exports and limit imports of Koran steel, senior Trump administration officials said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran Shielding Military Facilities in Syria By Building Them Near Russian Assets
According to reports, citing Israeli security officials, Iran is attempting to shield military facilities in Syria from attack by building them in close proximity to Russian assets.
Palestinians to protest Friday after Jews sacrifice lambs near Temple Mount
Palestinians across East Jerusalem will hold mass protests on Friday in the wake of a court-approved Passover sacrifice ceremony held by religious Jews close to the Temple Mount on Monday, the leader of the city’s Al-Aqsa Mosque announced on Tuesday.
Israel speeds up U.S. Embassy opening in Jerusalem by eliminating bureaucracy
The red tape that could have delayed the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem was cut on Tuesday, when the National Planning and Construction Council authorized plans to build a wall and escape route from the structure chosen, when the embassy moves from Tel Aviv.
Inside the United States
States scrambling to avert Obamacare sticker shock after Dems balk at stabilization effort
Congress failed to tamp down Obamacare premiums in last week’s spending bill, shifting the burden onto states, where governors and legislatures are facing growing pressure — but few good options — to bring down rates before companies finalize their 2019 prices.
Orlando nightclub shooter's father, an FBI informant, brushed off son's terror comments, agent says
The Orlando nightclub shooter's dad – revealed to be an FBI informant – told authorities who were investigating Omar Mateen before the attack that pro-terror comments the would-be gunman made to coworkers were just examples of him 'being stupid,' an agent testified Monday.
Supreme Court weighs Republican challenge to Maryland electoral map
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday considers for the second time in recent months whether to rein in politicians who draw state electoral maps with the aim of entrenching their party in power in a case involving a Maryland congressional district.
Around the World
Nerve agent attack: Dozens of Russian diplomats expelled across globe
More than 130 Russian diplomats have been ordered to leave capital cities across the globe, as the West unites behind Britain over the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Informant provided FBI evidence Russia aided Iran nuclear program during Obama years
A former undercover informant says he provided evidence to the FBI during President Obama’s first term that Russia was assisting Iran’s nuclear program even as billions in new U.S. business flowed to Moscow’s uranium industry.
Australia to expel two Russian diplomats over UK nerve agent attack
Australia is expelling two Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack in England that the British government has blamed on Moscow, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Third Temple Alert: Police Authorize Passover Sacrifice Next to Temple Mount
Religious Jewish factions say they are moving ever closer to the realization of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.
Ancient mosaic in Israel describes Jesus as God
An Israeli prison in Megiddo will be transformed into an archaeological park showcasing the major Roman-era archaeological remains that have been discovered underneath it including the remains of an ancient Jewish village and a stunning mosaic that identifies Jesus as God.
Inside the United States
Republican bill would stop illegal immigrants from being able to 'disappear' once they're caught
Sen. James Inhofe said he will introduce legislation aimed at preventing illegal immigrants who make it over the U.S. border from disappearing into the country due to overcrowded detention centers.
Trump expels 60 Russian officials over nerve-agent attack in Britain
President Trump expelled 60 Russian intelligence officers Monday and closed Russia’s consulate in Seattle, joining European allies in punishing Moscow for the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain.
FBI Investigating Suspicious Packages Sent to Military and Intelligence Locations
The FBI is investigating multiple suspicious packages sent to military and intelligence locations in and around Washington, D.C.
Overhaul of U.S. Telecoms Database Sparks Fear of Catastrophic Failure
An impending overhaul of the national U.S. telecommunications database is prompting fears the transition could spark a catastrophic failure, crippling emergency communications networks across the United States, according to industry insiders who told the Washington Free Beacon the foreign firm handling the upcoming transition may not be prepared to initiate the switch.
Christian News
70-Year-Old Cross on Michigan Public Property Should Be Removed, Says Group
A cross that has been on Michigan-owned property for nearly seven decades is the subject of a recent complaint by a civil rights group.
Nerve agent attack: Dozens of Russian diplomats expelled across globe
More than 130 Russian diplomats have been ordered to leave capital cities across the globe, as the West unites behind Britain over the Salisbury nerve agent attack.
Informant provided FBI evidence Russia aided Iran nuclear program during Obama years
A former undercover informant says he provided evidence to the FBI during President Obama’s first term that Russia was assisting Iran’s nuclear program even as billions in new U.S. business flowed to Moscow’s uranium industry.
Australia to expel two Russian diplomats over UK nerve agent attack
Australia is expelling two Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack in England that the British government has blamed on Moscow, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Third Temple Alert: Police Authorize Passover Sacrifice Next to Temple Mount
Religious Jewish factions say they are moving ever closer to the realization of the Third Temple in Jerusalem.
Ancient mosaic in Israel describes Jesus as God
An Israeli prison in Megiddo will be transformed into an archaeological park showcasing the major Roman-era archaeological remains that have been discovered underneath it including the remains of an ancient Jewish village and a stunning mosaic that identifies Jesus as God.
Inside the United States
Republican bill would stop illegal immigrants from being able to 'disappear' once they're caught
Sen. James Inhofe said he will introduce legislation aimed at preventing illegal immigrants who make it over the U.S. border from disappearing into the country due to overcrowded detention centers.
Trump expels 60 Russian officials over nerve-agent attack in Britain
President Trump expelled 60 Russian intelligence officers Monday and closed Russia’s consulate in Seattle, joining European allies in punishing Moscow for the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain.
FBI Investigating Suspicious Packages Sent to Military and Intelligence Locations
The FBI is investigating multiple suspicious packages sent to military and intelligence locations in and around Washington, D.C.
Overhaul of U.S. Telecoms Database Sparks Fear of Catastrophic Failure
An impending overhaul of the national U.S. telecommunications database is prompting fears the transition could spark a catastrophic failure, crippling emergency communications networks across the United States, according to industry insiders who told the Washington Free Beacon the foreign firm handling the upcoming transition may not be prepared to initiate the switch.
Christian News
70-Year-Old Cross on Michigan Public Property Should Be Removed, Says Group
A cross that has been on Michigan-owned property for nearly seven decades is the subject of a recent complaint by a civil rights group.
Around the World
3 Explosive Devices Found at French Supermarket After Deadly Rampage, Official Says
A French judicial official says three homemade explosive devices have been found in the supermarket in southern France that was the site of a deadly attack by a man calling himself 'a soldier' of the Islamic State group.
Saudi Arabia says 1 person killed in ballistic missile attack on Riyadh by Yemen rebels
Yemen’s Shiite rebels fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Saudi Arabia late Sunday on the third anniversary of a kingdom-led war in Yemen, with fragments of one missile over Riyadh killing one person and wounding two.
Chinese satellite due to crash on Earth around April 1
A Chinese space station that Beijing reportedly lost control of is expected to hit the Earth on or around April 1.
Spain Catalonia: Puigdemont's arrest in Germany sparks mass protests
Protests broke out across the Spanish region of Catalonia on Sunday after former leader Carles Puigdemont was taken into custody in Germany.
Germany and France promise new Russia sanctions
Germany and France are to impose new sanctions on Russia over the UK gas attack, with some measures due as early as Monday (26 March).
U.S. House panel to probe China military footprint in Africa: chairman
U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said his committee will investigate China’s efforts to gain military and economic power in Africa.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF intel head predicts Palestinian ‘explosion’ ahead of Independence Day
IDF Intelligence Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Herzl Halevi warned on Sunday of a possible Palestinian 'explosion' ahead of Israel’s 70th anniversary.
US pledges record $705 million in missile defense aid to Israel
The US Congress has dramatically increased its budget for the Israeli Cooperative Programs to include Iron Dome and Arrow 3 development.
Defense Minister: Israel's northern front severely unprepared for next war
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warned on Sunday that Israel’s northern communities are severely unprepared for war.
Israeli Technology Able to Make Water From Thin Air
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hailing an extraordinary water-generation technology invented in Israel that he declares 'can change the world.'
Inside the United States
Insurers pick up the pieces after Obamacare bills fail
Insurers have a few months to decide whether to participate in Obamacare’s exchanges after an effort to stabilize them fell apart Thursday.
202,796 attend ‘March For Our Lives’ in DC says aerial analysis
Organizers for the 'March For Our Lives' initially predicted their rally in the nation’s capital would draw, at minimum, 500,000 people. In the aftermath, the well-organized group said 850,000 showed up Saturday. One source claims otherwise.
Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday that bans some transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military, but gives the armed forces latitude in implementing policies.
‘Never again’: Trump’s promise against signing huge spending bills will be hard to keep
President Trump vowed he would never get snookered into signing another one of Congress‘ bloated, budget-busting spending bills, but the resounding response from Washington was 'fat chance.'
Christian News
Pakistani Court Acquits 20 In Case Of Christians Burned Alive
Pakistani court has acquitted 20 people of charges that they were part of a lynch mob who burned alive a Christian couple that had been falsely accused of blasphemy in 2014.
Syrian Christians Hunted by Radical Jihadists
Many Christians – all of them former Muslims – feared a genocide as they saw radical Islamic groups on their way to the Syrian city of Afrin. CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talked with one humanitarian aid worker who helped these Christians find a safe haven.
'March for Eternal Life' in Dallas Shines Spotlight on Jesus Christ and His Message of Salvation
On Saturday, thousands of people participated in a 'March for Our Lives' in cities across the country to bring attention to the problem of gun violence in our nation.
3 Explosive Devices Found at French Supermarket After Deadly Rampage, Official Says
A French judicial official says three homemade explosive devices have been found in the supermarket in southern France that was the site of a deadly attack by a man calling himself 'a soldier' of the Islamic State group.
Saudi Arabia says 1 person killed in ballistic missile attack on Riyadh by Yemen rebels
Yemen’s Shiite rebels fired a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Saudi Arabia late Sunday on the third anniversary of a kingdom-led war in Yemen, with fragments of one missile over Riyadh killing one person and wounding two.
Chinese satellite due to crash on Earth around April 1
A Chinese space station that Beijing reportedly lost control of is expected to hit the Earth on or around April 1.
Spain Catalonia: Puigdemont's arrest in Germany sparks mass protests
Protests broke out across the Spanish region of Catalonia on Sunday after former leader Carles Puigdemont was taken into custody in Germany.
Germany and France promise new Russia sanctions
Germany and France are to impose new sanctions on Russia over the UK gas attack, with some measures due as early as Monday (26 March).
U.S. House panel to probe China military footprint in Africa: chairman
U.S. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes said his committee will investigate China’s efforts to gain military and economic power in Africa.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF intel head predicts Palestinian ‘explosion’ ahead of Independence Day
IDF Intelligence Directorate head Maj.-Gen. Herzl Halevi warned on Sunday of a possible Palestinian 'explosion' ahead of Israel’s 70th anniversary.
US pledges record $705 million in missile defense aid to Israel
The US Congress has dramatically increased its budget for the Israeli Cooperative Programs to include Iron Dome and Arrow 3 development.
Defense Minister: Israel's northern front severely unprepared for next war
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman warned on Sunday that Israel’s northern communities are severely unprepared for war.
Israeli Technology Able to Make Water From Thin Air
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hailing an extraordinary water-generation technology invented in Israel that he declares 'can change the world.'
Inside the United States
Insurers pick up the pieces after Obamacare bills fail
Insurers have a few months to decide whether to participate in Obamacare’s exchanges after an effort to stabilize them fell apart Thursday.
202,796 attend ‘March For Our Lives’ in DC says aerial analysis
Organizers for the 'March For Our Lives' initially predicted their rally in the nation’s capital would draw, at minimum, 500,000 people. In the aftermath, the well-organized group said 850,000 showed up Saturday. One source claims otherwise.
Trump moves to limit transgender individuals from military service
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Friday that bans some transgender individuals from serving in the U.S. military, but gives the armed forces latitude in implementing policies.
‘Never again’: Trump’s promise against signing huge spending bills will be hard to keep
President Trump vowed he would never get snookered into signing another one of Congress‘ bloated, budget-busting spending bills, but the resounding response from Washington was 'fat chance.'
Christian News
Pakistani Court Acquits 20 In Case Of Christians Burned Alive
Pakistani court has acquitted 20 people of charges that they were part of a lynch mob who burned alive a Christian couple that had been falsely accused of blasphemy in 2014.
Syrian Christians Hunted by Radical Jihadists
Many Christians – all of them former Muslims – feared a genocide as they saw radical Islamic groups on their way to the Syrian city of Afrin. CBN News Middle East Bureau Chief Chris Mitchell talked with one humanitarian aid worker who helped these Christians find a safe haven.
'March for Eternal Life' in Dallas Shines Spotlight on Jesus Christ and His Message of Salvation
On Saturday, thousands of people participated in a 'March for Our Lives' in cities across the country to bring attention to the problem of gun violence in our nation.