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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Australia says TPP not dead, despite Trump opposition
Australia has declared the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) not dead ahead of key trade talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Sydney on Saturday, despite opposition to the trade pact from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
US imposes sanctions on Syrian military, tech company
The Obama administration imposed sanctions Thursday on 18 Syrian government officials, Syria's military and a tech company in response to the use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad's government.
Obama sanctions 18 Syrian officials for chemical-weapons use
The Obama administration sanctioned 18 Syrian government officials Thursday over chemical-weapons attacks in that country's civil war in 2014 and 2015.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli airstrikes land near airport west of Damascus
Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Tel Aviv of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack, the third such incident recently according to the Syrian government.
Obama's Palestinian promise: Another 1/2-billion U.S. tax dollars
More than $500 million of American tax money will be pumped into a Palestinian infrastructure project that the Obama administration officially launched after the New Year, new federal documents reveal.
Report: Obama Intel Officials Used 'Russia Blackmail' Claims to Warn Israel About Trusting Trump
U.S. intelligence officials warned their Israeli counterparts not to trust President-elect Donald Trump with intelligence secrets, citing alleged fears that Russia held blackmail information over Trump, according to a report today in Israel's respected Yediot Ahronot daily newspaper.
Official Report Determines 71 of 80 Fires Investigated Were Set on Purpose by Arsonists
About a month and a half after the lethal wave of fires that blazed across Israel has passed, a report conducted by the investigations department of the Israeli national Fire Services Authority and released on Friday officially determines: out of the 80 fires that were investigated by the authority, 71 were set on purpose by arsonists.
Inside the United States
'Snowpacalypse2017' And Flooding Clobber Western States But Ease Drought
A storm system that dumped precipitation on multiple states in the West appears to be easing, but rivers have yet to crest and many communities are still digging out from record snowfall.
'Wet foot, dry foot' Cuba immigration policy shelved by Obama administration
The White House said Thursday that President Barack Obama has put an end to an old immigration policy that allowed all Cuban refugees who could physically reach U.S. shores to stay.
Trump names Giuliani as cyber security advisor
President-elect Donald Trump is tapping former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to advise the incoming administration on cyber security.
Christian News
Federal Court Clears Christian Arrested for Bible Reading
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Christian man arrested while reading the Bible in front of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in the city of Hemet.
Around the World
Australia says TPP not dead, despite Trump opposition
Australia has declared the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) not dead ahead of key trade talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Sydney on Saturday, despite opposition to the trade pact from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
US imposes sanctions on Syrian military, tech company
The Obama administration imposed sanctions Thursday on 18 Syrian government officials, Syria's military and a tech company in response to the use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad's government.
Obama sanctions 18 Syrian officials for chemical-weapons use
The Obama administration sanctioned 18 Syrian government officials Thursday over chemical-weapons attacks in that country's civil war in 2014 and 2015.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli airstrikes land near airport west of Damascus
Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Tel Aviv of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack, the third such incident recently according to the Syrian government.
Obama's Palestinian promise: Another 1/2-billion U.S. tax dollars
More than $500 million of American tax money will be pumped into a Palestinian infrastructure project that the Obama administration officially launched after the New Year, new federal documents reveal.
Report: Obama Intel Officials Used 'Russia Blackmail' Claims to Warn Israel About Trusting Trump
U.S. intelligence officials warned their Israeli counterparts not to trust President-elect Donald Trump with intelligence secrets, citing alleged fears that Russia held blackmail information over Trump, according to a report today in Israel's respected Yediot Ahronot daily newspaper.
Official Report Determines 71 of 80 Fires Investigated Were Set on Purpose by Arsonists
About a month and a half after the lethal wave of fires that blazed across Israel has passed, a report conducted by the investigations department of the Israeli national Fire Services Authority and released on Friday officially determines: out of the 80 fires that were investigated by the authority, 71 were set on purpose by arsonists.
Inside the United States
'Snowpacalypse2017' And Flooding Clobber Western States But Ease Drought
A storm system that dumped precipitation on multiple states in the West appears to be easing, but rivers have yet to crest and many communities are still digging out from record snowfall.
'Wet foot, dry foot' Cuba immigration policy shelved by Obama administration
The White House said Thursday that President Barack Obama has put an end to an old immigration policy that allowed all Cuban refugees who could physically reach U.S. shores to stay.
Trump names Giuliani as cyber security advisor
President-elect Donald Trump is tapping former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to advise the incoming administration on cyber security.
Christian News
Federal Court Clears Christian Arrested for Bible Reading
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Christian man arrested while reading the Bible in front of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in the city of Hemet.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
China launches new electronic intelligence naval ship
China's Navy has launched a new electronic reconnaissance ship, state media said on Thursday, the latest addition to an expanding fleet and as Beijing's new assertiveness to territorial claims in the South China Sea fuels tensions.
Russia steps up military presence in Syria, despite Putin promise
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent order to reduce Moscow's military forces in Syria, two U.S. officials tell Fox News the opposite is taking place.
US Commandos Take Out ISIS Leader in Hunt for Top Terrorists as Obama Prepares to Leave Office
An elite team of American commandos killed a senior leader of ISIS this week, giving President Obama another name to scratch off his list of top terrorists in the final days of his presidency.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Turkey set to kick-start plans for reconciliation in meeting: report
Israel and Turkey are reportedly in talks to begin laying the groundwork for cooperation and normalizing relations after the 2010 raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza caused a major rift between the two countries, according to Turkish news site HГјrriyet Daily News.
Inside the United States
US Senate Approves Measure Launching Obamacare Repeal Process
The U.S. Senate on Thursday took a first concrete step toward dismantling Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program.
Kentucky becomes 19th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin this weekend signed a pair of pro-life bills into law, including one banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Trump Calls Unsubstantiated Russia Allegations 'Nonsense'
President-elect Donald Trump called the new, unsubstantiated allegations that Russia is in possession of compromising personal and financial information about him as 'nonsense.'
National Reciprocity Bill Will Apply to Non-Resident Gun Carry Permits
Rep. Richard Hudson (R., N.C.) clarified on Wednesday that his national concealed carry reciprocity bill would apply to permits issued by states to non-residents.
Christian News
Thousands of Muslims reportedly turning to Christ in Middle East
Thousands of Muslims are turning to Jesus Christ and what they view as the 'religion of freedom' amid ongoing bloodshed in the Middle East, reports indicate. Some churches hope that millions of people will accept Christ amid a 'spiritual hunger' that is forming in the wake of persecution.
100% of Christians Face Persecution in These 21 Countries
One-hundred percent of Christians in 21 countries around the world experience persecution for their faith in Christ as over 215 million Christians faced 'high levels' of persecution in the last year, a leading human rights watchdog group reports.
Around the World
China launches new electronic intelligence naval ship
China's Navy has launched a new electronic reconnaissance ship, state media said on Thursday, the latest addition to an expanding fleet and as Beijing's new assertiveness to territorial claims in the South China Sea fuels tensions.
Russia steps up military presence in Syria, despite Putin promise
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent order to reduce Moscow's military forces in Syria, two U.S. officials tell Fox News the opposite is taking place.
US Commandos Take Out ISIS Leader in Hunt for Top Terrorists as Obama Prepares to Leave Office
An elite team of American commandos killed a senior leader of ISIS this week, giving President Obama another name to scratch off his list of top terrorists in the final days of his presidency.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Turkey set to kick-start plans for reconciliation in meeting: report
Israel and Turkey are reportedly in talks to begin laying the groundwork for cooperation and normalizing relations after the 2010 raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza caused a major rift between the two countries, according to Turkish news site HГјrriyet Daily News.
Inside the United States
US Senate Approves Measure Launching Obamacare Repeal Process
The U.S. Senate on Thursday took a first concrete step toward dismantling Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program.
Kentucky becomes 19th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin this weekend signed a pair of pro-life bills into law, including one banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Trump Calls Unsubstantiated Russia Allegations 'Nonsense'
President-elect Donald Trump called the new, unsubstantiated allegations that Russia is in possession of compromising personal and financial information about him as 'nonsense.'
National Reciprocity Bill Will Apply to Non-Resident Gun Carry Permits
Rep. Richard Hudson (R., N.C.) clarified on Wednesday that his national concealed carry reciprocity bill would apply to permits issued by states to non-residents.
Christian News
Thousands of Muslims reportedly turning to Christ in Middle East
Thousands of Muslims are turning to Jesus Christ and what they view as the 'religion of freedom' amid ongoing bloodshed in the Middle East, reports indicate. Some churches hope that millions of people will accept Christ amid a 'spiritual hunger' that is forming in the wake of persecution.
100% of Christians Face Persecution in These 21 Countries
One-hundred percent of Christians in 21 countries around the world experience persecution for their faith in Christ as over 215 million Christians faced 'high levels' of persecution in the last year, a leading human rights watchdog group reports.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
US senators unveil Russia sanctions bill after intel report
Several US senators including Republicans critical of President-elect Donald Trump’s skepticism of alleged Kremlin-ordered hacking joined forces Tuesday to introduce sanctions against Russia for interfering in the US election.
Iran Demands ‘Compensation’ for U.S. Breach of Nuke Deal
Iran is demanding further “compensation” from the United States following claims America violated the nuclear agreement by passing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic, according to comments by senior Iranian officials following meetings with the Obama administration in Vienna.
Will The EU Survive 2017? French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron Questions Euro Currency
The European Union's single currency system could be abandoned within the next ten years without significant economic reforms by Paris and Berlin, according to French presidential candidate and former economic minister Emmanuel Macron, who commented Tuesday on Germany's advantageous position in the current scheme.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kerry to attend Mideast peace conference in Paris
Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a Middle East peace conference in Paris on Sunday, in a move likely to dismay an already angry Israel.
Pope Francis to host Abbas on January 14
Pope Francis will grant Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Holy See confirmed indirectly Tuesday by announcing arrangements for media coverage of the visit.
Inside the United States
Taxpayers pay IRS $3 billion in 2015 for Obamacare penalty
Taxpayers forked over $3 billion to the federal government in 2015 because they didn't have health insurance, under Obamacare's individual mandate penalty.
Why Are Police Called Pigs? In US Capitol, Controversial Painting Goes Up And Down
Liberal and conservative lawmakers squabbled Tuesday over whether to hang a controversial social-justice themed painting depicting police officers as pigs in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington.
Senior House Republican Says Intel Shows Gitmo Detainees Returning to Terrorism
A senior House Republican urged President Obama on Tuesday to 'immediately halt' the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees, citing a new intelligence report that found recently released prisoners were returning to terrorism.
FBI's Comey: Republicans also hacked by Russia
Top intelligence officials indicated on Tuesday that the GOP was also a Russian hacking target but that none of the information obtained was leaked.
Jury sentences Dylann Roof to death for Emanuel AME Church massacre
Just a few hours after he told a crowded courtroom 'I still feel like I had to do it,' a federal jury sentenced Dylann Roof to death for carrying out a cold, calculated massacre inside Charleston's Emanuel AME Church in a bid to spark a race war.
Bomb Threats Target 20 Jewish Centers Across U.S.
Jewish centers received multiple bomb threats in at least six states on Monday, according to reports.
Christian News
Black pastors rally in Washington for AG nominee Jeff Sessions
A group of black pastors Monday criticized African-American opponents of attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions for demonizing the Alabama Republican, instead characterizing him as someone who shows 'respect and care for people of all races.'
Around the World
US senators unveil Russia sanctions bill after intel report
Several US senators including Republicans critical of President-elect Donald Trump’s skepticism of alleged Kremlin-ordered hacking joined forces Tuesday to introduce sanctions against Russia for interfering in the US election.
Iran Demands ‘Compensation’ for U.S. Breach of Nuke Deal
Iran is demanding further “compensation” from the United States following claims America violated the nuclear agreement by passing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic, according to comments by senior Iranian officials following meetings with the Obama administration in Vienna.
Will The EU Survive 2017? French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron Questions Euro Currency
The European Union's single currency system could be abandoned within the next ten years without significant economic reforms by Paris and Berlin, according to French presidential candidate and former economic minister Emmanuel Macron, who commented Tuesday on Germany's advantageous position in the current scheme.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kerry to attend Mideast peace conference in Paris
Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a Middle East peace conference in Paris on Sunday, in a move likely to dismay an already angry Israel.
Pope Francis to host Abbas on January 14
Pope Francis will grant Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Holy See confirmed indirectly Tuesday by announcing arrangements for media coverage of the visit.
Inside the United States
Taxpayers pay IRS $3 billion in 2015 for Obamacare penalty
Taxpayers forked over $3 billion to the federal government in 2015 because they didn't have health insurance, under Obamacare's individual mandate penalty.
Why Are Police Called Pigs? In US Capitol, Controversial Painting Goes Up And Down
Liberal and conservative lawmakers squabbled Tuesday over whether to hang a controversial social-justice themed painting depicting police officers as pigs in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington.
Senior House Republican Says Intel Shows Gitmo Detainees Returning to Terrorism
A senior House Republican urged President Obama on Tuesday to 'immediately halt' the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees, citing a new intelligence report that found recently released prisoners were returning to terrorism.
FBI's Comey: Republicans also hacked by Russia
Top intelligence officials indicated on Tuesday that the GOP was also a Russian hacking target but that none of the information obtained was leaked.
Jury sentences Dylann Roof to death for Emanuel AME Church massacre
Just a few hours after he told a crowded courtroom 'I still feel like I had to do it,' a federal jury sentenced Dylann Roof to death for carrying out a cold, calculated massacre inside Charleston's Emanuel AME Church in a bid to spark a race war.
Bomb Threats Target 20 Jewish Centers Across U.S.
Jewish centers received multiple bomb threats in at least six states on Monday, according to reports.
Christian News
Black pastors rally in Washington for AG nominee Jeff Sessions
A group of black pastors Monday criticized African-American opponents of attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions for demonizing the Alabama Republican, instead characterizing him as someone who shows 'respect and care for people of all races.'