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Around the World
Trump to announce trade sanctions against China for intellectual property theft
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump is set to announce new sanctions against China for stealing US intellectual property, according to a White House official.
US Makes Contingency Plans in Case Iran Nuclear Talks Fail
The United States has had constructive talks about the Iran nuclear deal with Britain, France and Germany but is making contingency plans should they fail, the lead US negotiator said on Wednesday.
Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Facebook Crisis as Criticism Grows
Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg broke his silence on the crisis over political-advertising firm Cambridge Analytica’s access to user data on the social network, outlining concrete steps the company is taking to make sure such a leak doesn’t happen again. Critics were underwhelmed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab League aims to stop Israel from gaining UN Security Council seat
Arab League nations will meet in Riyadh on April 15 to work to prevent Israel from gaining a seat on the U.N. Security Council, Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit said in a statement on Tuesday.
Israel to deploy tear gas-dropping drones on planned Gaza border protests
Border Police are planning to deploy a newly developed drone that can drop tear gas canisters against Palestinian demonstrators expected to march on the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip in the coming weeks, according to a report Wednesday.
Palestinian claim to Dead Sea Scrolls may be next up at UNESCO
The next 'prize' the Palestinians will likely claim as their own at UNESCO will probably be the archeological site of Qumran and its Dead Sea Scrolls, Shimon Samuels of the Simon Wiesenthal Center said on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Fed raises rates as it weighs tighter money over the next few years
The Federal Reserve announced an increase in its target interest rate Wednesday afternoon, continuing its careful efforts to withdraw its crisis-era stimulus measures, while also hinting at faster rate hikes over the next two years.
Congress introduces $1.3 trillion, 2,232-page funding bill, hopes for passage this week
House and Senate lawmakers introduced a $1.3 trillion fiscal 2018 spending bill late Wednesday night, and hope lawmakers can pass it all in the next day or two.
White House national security team fingered in Trump’s Putin call leak
The White House national security team, already facing calls for the ouster of top adviser H.R. McMaster, was tagged by a key lawmaker with leaking confidential notes ordering President Trump not to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin for his election win.
Abortion Speech Law Case Heard at Supreme Court; Pro-Life Advocates Anticipate Win
Hundreds of pro-life advocates assembled on the steps of the Supreme Court to rally in support of crisis pregnancy centers, contesting a California law which compels them to advertise and promote abortion.
Christian News
24 Vietnamese Christians Attacked, Forced to Renounce Christ
Two dozen Christians in Vietnam were recently attacked by a mob for their faith.
Turkey Calls Evangelism An Act of 'Terrorism,' Charges American Pastor
Andrew Brunson, an American pastor who's been locked up in a Turkish jail for more than 500 days, could spend the rest of his life in prison.
‘I Can Only Imagine’ resonates with Christian audience, surprises Hollywood
In an age when superheroes and antiheroes rule the box office, a small film depicting a Christian songwriter’s relationship with his abusive father has surprised Hollywood with its third-highest take in ticket sales.
Trump to announce trade sanctions against China for intellectual property theft
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump is set to announce new sanctions against China for stealing US intellectual property, according to a White House official.
US Makes Contingency Plans in Case Iran Nuclear Talks Fail
The United States has had constructive talks about the Iran nuclear deal with Britain, France and Germany but is making contingency plans should they fail, the lead US negotiator said on Wednesday.
Zuckerberg Breaks Silence on Facebook Crisis as Criticism Grows
Facebook Inc. CEO Mark Zuckerberg broke his silence on the crisis over political-advertising firm Cambridge Analytica’s access to user data on the social network, outlining concrete steps the company is taking to make sure such a leak doesn’t happen again. Critics were underwhelmed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab League aims to stop Israel from gaining UN Security Council seat
Arab League nations will meet in Riyadh on April 15 to work to prevent Israel from gaining a seat on the U.N. Security Council, Arab League chief Ahmed Abul Gheit said in a statement on Tuesday.
Israel to deploy tear gas-dropping drones on planned Gaza border protests
Border Police are planning to deploy a newly developed drone that can drop tear gas canisters against Palestinian demonstrators expected to march on the border fence between Israel and the Gaza Strip in the coming weeks, according to a report Wednesday.
Palestinian claim to Dead Sea Scrolls may be next up at UNESCO
The next 'prize' the Palestinians will likely claim as their own at UNESCO will probably be the archeological site of Qumran and its Dead Sea Scrolls, Shimon Samuels of the Simon Wiesenthal Center said on Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Fed raises rates as it weighs tighter money over the next few years
The Federal Reserve announced an increase in its target interest rate Wednesday afternoon, continuing its careful efforts to withdraw its crisis-era stimulus measures, while also hinting at faster rate hikes over the next two years.
Congress introduces $1.3 trillion, 2,232-page funding bill, hopes for passage this week
House and Senate lawmakers introduced a $1.3 trillion fiscal 2018 spending bill late Wednesday night, and hope lawmakers can pass it all in the next day or two.
White House national security team fingered in Trump’s Putin call leak
The White House national security team, already facing calls for the ouster of top adviser H.R. McMaster, was tagged by a key lawmaker with leaking confidential notes ordering President Trump not to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin for his election win.
Abortion Speech Law Case Heard at Supreme Court; Pro-Life Advocates Anticipate Win
Hundreds of pro-life advocates assembled on the steps of the Supreme Court to rally in support of crisis pregnancy centers, contesting a California law which compels them to advertise and promote abortion.
Christian News
24 Vietnamese Christians Attacked, Forced to Renounce Christ
Two dozen Christians in Vietnam were recently attacked by a mob for their faith.
Turkey Calls Evangelism An Act of 'Terrorism,' Charges American Pastor
Andrew Brunson, an American pastor who's been locked up in a Turkish jail for more than 500 days, could spend the rest of his life in prison.
‘I Can Only Imagine’ resonates with Christian audience, surprises Hollywood
In an age when superheroes and antiheroes rule the box office, a small film depicting a Christian songwriter’s relationship with his abusive father has surprised Hollywood with its third-highest take in ticket sales.
Around the World
Trump seeks Saudi Arabia’s help in eastern Syria
The Trump administration is trying to determine its long-term goals in eastern Syria as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman visits the United States.
U.S., South Korea to restart new round of wargames
Top defense officials in Washington and Seoul plan to restart a new round of massive military drills on the peninsula, initially delayed due to the recent winter Olympic games, within the coming weeks in a move assured to draw a harsh response from North Korea.
Trump, Saudi Arabia prince bond over arms deals, hostility to Iran
President Trump forged a bond Tuesday with Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince over increased U.S. military sales to the kingdom and their shared disapproval of the Iran nuclear deal, as they sought to erase eight years of strained relations under former President Obama.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Amid crisis, PM declares: 61-seat coalition is not an option
If Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman pulls out of the coalition, there will be no choice but to hold early elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Likud ministers on Sunday.
Israeli Intelligence Minister: Strike on Syrian Reactor Shows Israel Won't Accept Nuclear Iran
Israel's intelligence minister said that the operation to destroy Syria's nuclear reactor in 2007, which was cleared for publication on Wednesday, shows Israel will not allow 'those threatening our existence to have nuclear weapons. Syria then and Iran today.'
Israeli red tape may hold up US embassy move to Jerusalem – report
The planned move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence, may be delayed due to Israeli bureaucracy, according to a Tuesday report.
Israel admits striking suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007
Israel's military has formally admitted that it destroyed a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007.
Inside the United States
White House, Dems restart negotiations over DACA, funding border wall
The White House and congressional Democrats traded proposals over the weekend about how to fix an Obama-era program protecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children from deportation, Fox News has learned.
Mississippi Passes 15-Week Abortion Ban, Becomes Most Pro-life State
Mississippi has become the state with the most restrictive ban on abortion after Gov. Phil Bryant signed a 15-week abortion ban bill into law on Monday, March 19.
Austin bombing suspect kills self with explosive as police close in: report
Police in Austin, Texas, were preparing to stage a media briefing early Wednesday about an officer-involved shooting, amid local media reports that the Austin bombing suspect had killed himself with an explosive device.
49% of Americans: Trump affair allegations are of ‘very little importance’ to the nation’ says poll
Eight-out-of-10 Americans have heard the news of an adult film actress who says she had an alleged sexual encounter with President Trump in 2006 — a percentage which is shared almost equally between Republicans, independents and Democrats according to a new Economist/YouGov poll released Tuesday.
Democratic, Republican voter bases are more different than ever, study finds
Now, a new, large-scale study has documented how much the mix of voters who support each of the two parties has changed. The conclusion: The two party coalitions are now more different than at any point in the past generation.
Supreme Court Justices Skeptical that Pro-Life Clinics Should Be Forced to Advertise Abortion
Should the state of California be allowed to force non-profit, often Christian, pregnancy centers to provide free advertising for abortion centers?
Another Blast Rocks Austin, but Unrelated to Other Bombings
Emergency teams rushed Tuesday night to another reported explosion in Austin — this one at a Goodwill store — but police and federal authorities said the blast wasn’t related to recent bombings that have killed and injured people and caused panic across Texas’ capital for weeks.
Christian News
Christians Wounded in Muslim Attack on Church Service in Pakistan
At least seven Christian worshippers were injured in an armed attack by local Muslims on a church service on Sunday (March 18) in southern Punjab Province, Pakistan, the church pastor told Morning Star News.
Syrian Christians Fear Persecution Under Turkish Rule
A city in Northern Syria, once a refuge for those fleeing the fighting all around them, is now the scene of suffering and death. Afrin is a Kurdish city, but it has welcomed Christian and Yazidi refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war and ISIS militants.
Trump seeks Saudi Arabia’s help in eastern Syria
The Trump administration is trying to determine its long-term goals in eastern Syria as Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman visits the United States.
U.S., South Korea to restart new round of wargames
Top defense officials in Washington and Seoul plan to restart a new round of massive military drills on the peninsula, initially delayed due to the recent winter Olympic games, within the coming weeks in a move assured to draw a harsh response from North Korea.
Trump, Saudi Arabia prince bond over arms deals, hostility to Iran
President Trump forged a bond Tuesday with Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince over increased U.S. military sales to the kingdom and their shared disapproval of the Iran nuclear deal, as they sought to erase eight years of strained relations under former President Obama.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Amid crisis, PM declares: 61-seat coalition is not an option
If Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Lieberman pulls out of the coalition, there will be no choice but to hold early elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Likud ministers on Sunday.
Israeli Intelligence Minister: Strike on Syrian Reactor Shows Israel Won't Accept Nuclear Iran
Israel's intelligence minister said that the operation to destroy Syria's nuclear reactor in 2007, which was cleared for publication on Wednesday, shows Israel will not allow 'those threatening our existence to have nuclear weapons. Syria then and Iran today.'
Israeli red tape may hold up US embassy move to Jerusalem – report
The planned move of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, timed to coincide with the 70th anniversary of Israel declaring independence, may be delayed due to Israeli bureaucracy, according to a Tuesday report.
Israel admits striking suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007
Israel's military has formally admitted that it destroyed a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor in 2007.
Inside the United States
White House, Dems restart negotiations over DACA, funding border wall
The White House and congressional Democrats traded proposals over the weekend about how to fix an Obama-era program protecting hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children from deportation, Fox News has learned.
Mississippi Passes 15-Week Abortion Ban, Becomes Most Pro-life State
Mississippi has become the state with the most restrictive ban on abortion after Gov. Phil Bryant signed a 15-week abortion ban bill into law on Monday, March 19.
Austin bombing suspect kills self with explosive as police close in: report
Police in Austin, Texas, were preparing to stage a media briefing early Wednesday about an officer-involved shooting, amid local media reports that the Austin bombing suspect had killed himself with an explosive device.
49% of Americans: Trump affair allegations are of ‘very little importance’ to the nation’ says poll
Eight-out-of-10 Americans have heard the news of an adult film actress who says she had an alleged sexual encounter with President Trump in 2006 — a percentage which is shared almost equally between Republicans, independents and Democrats according to a new Economist/YouGov poll released Tuesday.
Democratic, Republican voter bases are more different than ever, study finds
Now, a new, large-scale study has documented how much the mix of voters who support each of the two parties has changed. The conclusion: The two party coalitions are now more different than at any point in the past generation.
Supreme Court Justices Skeptical that Pro-Life Clinics Should Be Forced to Advertise Abortion
Should the state of California be allowed to force non-profit, often Christian, pregnancy centers to provide free advertising for abortion centers?
Another Blast Rocks Austin, but Unrelated to Other Bombings
Emergency teams rushed Tuesday night to another reported explosion in Austin — this one at a Goodwill store — but police and federal authorities said the blast wasn’t related to recent bombings that have killed and injured people and caused panic across Texas’ capital for weeks.
Christian News
Christians Wounded in Muslim Attack on Church Service in Pakistan
At least seven Christian worshippers were injured in an armed attack by local Muslims on a church service on Sunday (March 18) in southern Punjab Province, Pakistan, the church pastor told Morning Star News.
Syrian Christians Fear Persecution Under Turkish Rule
A city in Northern Syria, once a refuge for those fleeing the fighting all around them, is now the scene of suffering and death. Afrin is a Kurdish city, but it has welcomed Christian and Yazidi refugees fleeing the Syrian civil war and ISIS militants.
Around the World
Trump, South Korea prep for nuke talks with the North
President Trump spoke Friday with South Korea President Moon Jae-in about setting up denuclearization talks with the North, said the White House.
Syria war: Turkish-led forces oust Kurdish fighters from heart of Afrin
Turkish-backed forces have taken full control of the centre of the Syrian-Kurdish city of Afrin.
Putin Overwhelmingly Wins Another 6 Years as Russian Leader
Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory Sunday for six more years as Russia’s president, and he told cheering supporters in a triumphant but brief speech that 'we are bound for success.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force strikes Hamas terror target in Gaza Strip
The Israeli Air Force struck a terror target located in the central Gaza Strip on Saturday night, the IDF said.
IDF seizes weapons in W. Bank raid following Friday's car ramming attack
The IDF seized illegal weapons, including an improvised rifle, in overnight raids in the West Bank on Saturday night, one day after two soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack near the West Bank settlement of Mevo Dotan. According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, units from the Menashe Brigade continued to operate in the Barta'a area following the car ramming attack near the village of Yabed, in which Captain Ziv Daus, 21, and Sergeant Netanel Kahalani, 20, were killed.
Israel destroys two Hamas tunnels: one in Gaza, one infiltrating Israel
The IDF destroyed two Hamas tunnels late Saturday night, including one that crossed into Israeli territory, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced.
Inside the United States
US job openings soar to record high of 6.3 million
U.S. employers sharply ramped up their demand for workers in January, advertising 6.3 million jobs at the end of the month, the most on records dating back 17 years.
Senators suspect Comey lied and plotted to double-cross Trump, seek second special counsel
A plan of action for how a second special counsel can investigate the FBI and Justice Department is spelled out in a point-by-point letter submitted by two Republican senators.
‘Lack of candor’: Reason for firing McCabe one of most serious in FBI
When Attorney General Jeff Sessions accused former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe of 'lack of candor,' he was lodging one of the most damning accusations for a bureau man to have lodged against him.
WH: 79 Cloture Votes Used Against Trump Nominees Compared to 17 in Past 4 Administrations Combined
White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short complained of Senate Democrats’ obstruction of President Donald Trump’s nominees, saying at this rate, it will take 11 and a half years for his nominees to be given an up-or-down vote.
Federal Judge Puts the Brakes on Ohio Abortion Ban
Last year, Republican Governor John Kasich signed a bill banning abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Christian News
Pastor in Tajikistan calls for prayer after church raid
The pastor of a church in Tajikistan has called for prayer after secret police raided a church worship service on Sunday 11 March 2018.
Trump, South Korea prep for nuke talks with the North
President Trump spoke Friday with South Korea President Moon Jae-in about setting up denuclearization talks with the North, said the White House.
Syria war: Turkish-led forces oust Kurdish fighters from heart of Afrin
Turkish-backed forces have taken full control of the centre of the Syrian-Kurdish city of Afrin.
Putin Overwhelmingly Wins Another 6 Years as Russian Leader
Vladimir Putin rolled to a crushing re-election victory Sunday for six more years as Russia’s president, and he told cheering supporters in a triumphant but brief speech that 'we are bound for success.'
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force strikes Hamas terror target in Gaza Strip
The Israeli Air Force struck a terror target located in the central Gaza Strip on Saturday night, the IDF said.
IDF seizes weapons in W. Bank raid following Friday's car ramming attack
The IDF seized illegal weapons, including an improvised rifle, in overnight raids in the West Bank on Saturday night, one day after two soldiers were killed in a terrorist attack near the West Bank settlement of Mevo Dotan. According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, units from the Menashe Brigade continued to operate in the Barta'a area following the car ramming attack near the village of Yabed, in which Captain Ziv Daus, 21, and Sergeant Netanel Kahalani, 20, were killed.
Israel destroys two Hamas tunnels: one in Gaza, one infiltrating Israel
The IDF destroyed two Hamas tunnels late Saturday night, including one that crossed into Israeli territory, the IDF Spokesperson’s Unit announced.
Inside the United States
US job openings soar to record high of 6.3 million
U.S. employers sharply ramped up their demand for workers in January, advertising 6.3 million jobs at the end of the month, the most on records dating back 17 years.
Senators suspect Comey lied and plotted to double-cross Trump, seek second special counsel
A plan of action for how a second special counsel can investigate the FBI and Justice Department is spelled out in a point-by-point letter submitted by two Republican senators.
‘Lack of candor’: Reason for firing McCabe one of most serious in FBI
When Attorney General Jeff Sessions accused former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe of 'lack of candor,' he was lodging one of the most damning accusations for a bureau man to have lodged against him.
WH: 79 Cloture Votes Used Against Trump Nominees Compared to 17 in Past 4 Administrations Combined
White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short complained of Senate Democrats’ obstruction of President Donald Trump’s nominees, saying at this rate, it will take 11 and a half years for his nominees to be given an up-or-down vote.
Federal Judge Puts the Brakes on Ohio Abortion Ban
Last year, Republican Governor John Kasich signed a bill banning abortions based on a diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Christian News
Pastor in Tajikistan calls for prayer after church raid
The pastor of a church in Tajikistan has called for prayer after secret police raided a church worship service on Sunday 11 March 2018.