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Around the World
U.S. talks with Russia about military partnership in Afghanistan Wa
Top U.S. military commanders and diplomats are weighing a proposed strategy shift in the Afghanistan War centered on expanded military collaboration with Russia.
Yemen rebel missiles fired at Saudi Arabia appear Iranian - U.N.
Remnants of four ballistic missiles fired into Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this year appear to have been designed and manufactured by Riyadh’s regional rival Iran, a confidential report by United Nations sanctions monitors said, bolstering a push by the United States to punish the Tehran government.
Shallow 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Iran, causing damage
Three earthquakes hit eastern Iran in quick succession early Friday, the first a fairly strong magnitude 6.0 tremor that struck at a shallow depth close to the populous city of Kerman, the US Geological Survey said.
US officials confirm Trump planning to oust Tillerson
After months of clashes on policy and personality, President Donald Trump is considering ousting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replacing him with hard-nosed CIA Director Mike Pompeo following less than a year on the job, senior US officials said Thursday as turmoil within Trump’s national security team burst into the open.
German Jews stop wearing Kippot due to Muslim attacks
Members of the small Jewish community in the West German city of Bochum announced that they will no longer wear kippot because of attacks on them by Muslim youths.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump said to announce US embassy move, recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Israeli officials are reportedly expecting US President Donald Trump to make a landmark announcement in the coming days regarding the move of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognizing the highly-sensitive holy city as Israel’s capital, according to a local TV report on Wednesday.
Israeli soldier stabbed to death in apparent terror attack
A twenty year-old man was stabbed to death in the southern Israeli city of Arad on Thursday in what police said was an apparent terrorist attack.
Inside the United States
GOP scrambles for plan B tax increase after floor drama over Senate tax bill
Senate Republicans are considering a tax increase as a plan B to raise revenue to get their party’s deficit hawks to support their tax bill, Republican Whip John Cornyn said Thursday evening, as the 'debt trigger' idea the party had been working on ran afoul of Senate rules.
12 Years Since GDP Grew 3% in 3 Straight Quarters
With the Bureau of Economic Analysis announcing today that, according to its second estimate, real Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the third quarter--following a second quarter rate of 3.1 percent--the United States took a step toward doing something it has not done in more than 12 years: seeing the economy grow at an annual rate of 3.0 percent or better in three straight quarters.
Tax cut plan slips out of Senate Republicans’ hands when ‘trigger’ compromise is nixed
Senate Republicans were struggling to keep their $1.4 trillion tax cut on track Thursday night after a key compromise crumbled, sending leaders scurrying for another last-minute rewrite to try to keep deficit hawks on board.
FBI Finally Investigates Planned Parenthood’s Human Remains Trafficking Scheme
After years of investigations that began primarily due to whistleblower videos, the FBI has finally decided to investigate Planned Parenthood for trafficking in human remains from abortion. Between that and the Center for Medical Progress’s latest undercover video showing how PP colluded with medical company StemExpress to sell the most aborted baby parts for the most profit, the GOP should finally defund this shady organization that still receives a large guaranteed taxpayer subsidy.
Senate tax plan would cost $1 trillion over 10 years factoring in growth: Study
The Senate GOP’s tax-cut plan would result in modest economic growth in the coming decade that would shave about $400 billion off its $1.4 trillion price tag, according to a report from congressional scorekeepers released Thursday.
Abortion issue powerful enough to swing Senate race in Alabama
Given the tenor of the campaign in the state, one might think Doug Jones was a doctor performing abortions on young women, not a former prosecutor and now Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Christian News
Mortar inside Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre backs up story of how emperor's mother found Jesus's tomb
The discovery of late-Roman era mortar under a slab of marble at the site which some believe to be the burial place of Jesus Christ backs up contemporary accounts of the tomb's discovery, scientists say.
U.S. talks with Russia about military partnership in Afghanistan Wa
Top U.S. military commanders and diplomats are weighing a proposed strategy shift in the Afghanistan War centered on expanded military collaboration with Russia.
Yemen rebel missiles fired at Saudi Arabia appear Iranian - U.N.
Remnants of four ballistic missiles fired into Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthi rebels this year appear to have been designed and manufactured by Riyadh’s regional rival Iran, a confidential report by United Nations sanctions monitors said, bolstering a push by the United States to punish the Tehran government.
Shallow 6.0 earthquake strikes eastern Iran, causing damage
Three earthquakes hit eastern Iran in quick succession early Friday, the first a fairly strong magnitude 6.0 tremor that struck at a shallow depth close to the populous city of Kerman, the US Geological Survey said.
US officials confirm Trump planning to oust Tillerson
After months of clashes on policy and personality, President Donald Trump is considering ousting Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replacing him with hard-nosed CIA Director Mike Pompeo following less than a year on the job, senior US officials said Thursday as turmoil within Trump’s national security team burst into the open.
German Jews stop wearing Kippot due to Muslim attacks
Members of the small Jewish community in the West German city of Bochum announced that they will no longer wear kippot because of attacks on them by Muslim youths.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump said to announce US embassy move, recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital
Israeli officials are reportedly expecting US President Donald Trump to make a landmark announcement in the coming days regarding the move of the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognizing the highly-sensitive holy city as Israel’s capital, according to a local TV report on Wednesday.
Israeli soldier stabbed to death in apparent terror attack
A twenty year-old man was stabbed to death in the southern Israeli city of Arad on Thursday in what police said was an apparent terrorist attack.
Inside the United States
GOP scrambles for plan B tax increase after floor drama over Senate tax bill
Senate Republicans are considering a tax increase as a plan B to raise revenue to get their party’s deficit hawks to support their tax bill, Republican Whip John Cornyn said Thursday evening, as the 'debt trigger' idea the party had been working on ran afoul of Senate rules.
12 Years Since GDP Grew 3% in 3 Straight Quarters
With the Bureau of Economic Analysis announcing today that, according to its second estimate, real Gross Domestic Product grew at an annual rate of 3.3 percent in the third quarter--following a second quarter rate of 3.1 percent--the United States took a step toward doing something it has not done in more than 12 years: seeing the economy grow at an annual rate of 3.0 percent or better in three straight quarters.
Tax cut plan slips out of Senate Republicans’ hands when ‘trigger’ compromise is nixed
Senate Republicans were struggling to keep their $1.4 trillion tax cut on track Thursday night after a key compromise crumbled, sending leaders scurrying for another last-minute rewrite to try to keep deficit hawks on board.
FBI Finally Investigates Planned Parenthood’s Human Remains Trafficking Scheme
After years of investigations that began primarily due to whistleblower videos, the FBI has finally decided to investigate Planned Parenthood for trafficking in human remains from abortion. Between that and the Center for Medical Progress’s latest undercover video showing how PP colluded with medical company StemExpress to sell the most aborted baby parts for the most profit, the GOP should finally defund this shady organization that still receives a large guaranteed taxpayer subsidy.
Senate tax plan would cost $1 trillion over 10 years factoring in growth: Study
The Senate GOP’s tax-cut plan would result in modest economic growth in the coming decade that would shave about $400 billion off its $1.4 trillion price tag, according to a report from congressional scorekeepers released Thursday.
Abortion issue powerful enough to swing Senate race in Alabama
Given the tenor of the campaign in the state, one might think Doug Jones was a doctor performing abortions on young women, not a former prosecutor and now Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Christian News
Mortar inside Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre backs up story of how emperor's mother found Jesus's tomb
The discovery of late-Roman era mortar under a slab of marble at the site which some believe to be the burial place of Jesus Christ backs up contemporary accounts of the tomb's discovery, scientists say.
Around the World
Robots May Take Over Nearly 375 Million Jobs By 2030
A significant number of jobs could be completed by robots as early as 2030, according to a new report published Tuesday by the McKinsey Global Institute. The transition into a heavily automated workplace wouldn't arrive right away, but it may affect up to 375 million workers globally.
Study: Europe's Muslim population to grow, migration or not
Europe's Muslim population would continue to grow over the next several decades even if all immigration to the continent were halted, according to a study published Thursday.
Russia calls on US, South Korea not to hold military drills in December
Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called on North Korea on Wednesday to stop its missile and nuclear tests and for the United States and South Korea not to hold military drills in December as it would 'inflame an already explosive situation.'
U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war
The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be 'utterly destroyed' if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range.
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017
On the night of December 3, sky-watchers around the world will get a chance to revel under the first—and last—full supermoon of the year.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Opposition Yesh Atid party in dead heat with Netanyahu’s Likud
If elections were held today, the ruling Likud would be in a dead head with the opposition Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party. Each of the top two parties would receive 24 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The center-left Zionist Union would win 17 seats, while the ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party Shas would barely makes it over the threshold at four seats.
Hamas and Fatah ask Egypt to postpone transfer of responsibility for Gaza
Hamas and Fatah on Wednesday asked Egypt to postpone the transfer of responsibility for the Gaza Strip from Hamas to the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority.
Inside the United States
U.S. Third-Quarter Growth Revised to Three-Year High of 3.3%
The U.S. economy’s growth rate last quarter was revised upward to the fastest in three years on stronger investment from businesses and government agencies than previously estimated, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday.
Senate votes to advance $1.4 trillion tax cut bill
The Senate voted Wednesday to open debate on a $1.4 trillion tax bill after Republican leaders worked out preliminary deals to the smooth over the concerns of several Republican lawmakers.
Christian News
Kidnappings, Threats of Massacre Terrorize Christians in Kano State, Nigeria
When the 50-year-old church elder and leader of Kano state’s Samaila village heard gunshots shortly before midnight, he rushed out of his house to try to find security agents.
Robots May Take Over Nearly 375 Million Jobs By 2030
A significant number of jobs could be completed by robots as early as 2030, according to a new report published Tuesday by the McKinsey Global Institute. The transition into a heavily automated workplace wouldn't arrive right away, but it may affect up to 375 million workers globally.
Study: Europe's Muslim population to grow, migration or not
Europe's Muslim population would continue to grow over the next several decades even if all immigration to the continent were halted, according to a study published Thursday.
Russia calls on US, South Korea not to hold military drills in December
Russia's UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called on North Korea on Wednesday to stop its missile and nuclear tests and for the United States and South Korea not to hold military drills in December as it would 'inflame an already explosive situation.'
U.S. warns North Korean leadership will be 'utterly destroyed' in case of war
The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be 'utterly destroyed' if war were to break out, after Pyongyang test fired its most advanced intercontinental ballistic missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range.
How to See the Brightest Supermoon of 2017
On the night of December 3, sky-watchers around the world will get a chance to revel under the first—and last—full supermoon of the year.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Poll: Opposition Yesh Atid party in dead heat with Netanyahu’s Likud
If elections were held today, the ruling Likud would be in a dead head with the opposition Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party. Each of the top two parties would receive 24 seats in the 120-seat Knesset. The center-left Zionist Union would win 17 seats, while the ultra-Orthodox Sephardic party Shas would barely makes it over the threshold at four seats.
Hamas and Fatah ask Egypt to postpone transfer of responsibility for Gaza
Hamas and Fatah on Wednesday asked Egypt to postpone the transfer of responsibility for the Gaza Strip from Hamas to the Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority.
Inside the United States
U.S. Third-Quarter Growth Revised to Three-Year High of 3.3%
The U.S. economy’s growth rate last quarter was revised upward to the fastest in three years on stronger investment from businesses and government agencies than previously estimated, Commerce Department data showed Wednesday.
Senate votes to advance $1.4 trillion tax cut bill
The Senate voted Wednesday to open debate on a $1.4 trillion tax bill after Republican leaders worked out preliminary deals to the smooth over the concerns of several Republican lawmakers.
Christian News
Kidnappings, Threats of Massacre Terrorize Christians in Kano State, Nigeria
When the 50-year-old church elder and leader of Kano state’s Samaila village heard gunshots shortly before midnight, he rushed out of his house to try to find security agents.
Around the World
UN Security Council to meet on North Korea missile launch
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Wednesday (Nov 29) to discuss North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the US mission to the United Nations said.
NKorea launches ICBM in possibly its longest-range test yet
After 2 ½ months of relative peace, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early Wednesday, a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile that could put Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard within range.
Indonesia shuts Bali's airport for third day due to volcanic ash
Indonesia shut its airport on Bali for a third consecutive day on Wednesday due to a volcanic ash cloud, as the rumbling Mount Agung volcano continued to paralyze flights on the holiday island and cause a mass evacuation around the mountain.
U.K. close to an agreement on Brexit divorce bill with EU: sources
Britain has offered to pay much of what the European Union was demanding to settle a Brexit 'divorce bill,' bringing the two sides close to agreement on a key obstacle to opening talks on a future free trade pact, EU sources said on Tuesday.
Russian fighter makes ‘unsafe’ interception of U.S. Navy plane over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet flew within 50 feet of an American reconnaissance plane in an 'unsafe' maneuver that caused 'violent turbulence' for the U.S. aircraft, the military said late Monday.
More North Korean tests likely to come after launch of most sophisticated missile so far
North Korea fired what may be its most sophisticated ballistic missile ever Tuesday, flouting President Trump’s threats and international efforts to halt the rogue nation’s nuclear weapons program and kicking off what national security analysts say is likely the first in a surge of new tests from the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the coming months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pence, commemorating Israel’s birth, says Trump ‘actively’ seeks to move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that President Trump is 'actively considering' moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to the divided city of Jerusalem.
Kerry: Israel, Egypt, Saudis pushed US to bomb Iran before nuke deal
Former Secretary of State John Kerry said both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to 'bomb Iran' before the 2015 nuclear deal was struck.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans aiming to advance tax bill Wednesday
Senate Republicans on Wednesday plan to advance a $1.4 trillion tax cut bill by voting to begin debate on the measure that looks likely to pass in the coming days.
Democrats skip Trump meeting, raising risk of government shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress skipped a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that was to have focused on the budget, raising the risk of a government shutdown next month with both sides far apart on the terms of an agreement.
National Gun-Carry Reciprocity Bill Moves to Mark Up in the House
The national gun-carry reciprocity bill will enter the next phase of the lawmaking process on Wednesday when it enters markup in the House.
Hawaii to begin testing nuclear attack warning system Friday
Hawaiian officials implemented an alarm system to warn residents of a nuclear attack, the Hawaii Emergency Management System said Tuesday.
Christian News
UK Politician: Christians Seen as 'Dangerous and Offensive'
Tim Farron resigned his post at the helm of the left wing party in July, saying, 'To be a political leader and to live as a committed Christian, to hold faithfully to the Bible's teaching, has felt impossible to me.'
Australia Senate Squashes Attempts to Protect Religious Freedom During Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Australia's left-leaning Labor Party defeated an attempt by senate conservatives to protect religious freedoms in the country's new same-sex marriage bill.
British Missionary Was Shot Dead in Nigeria After Singing 'Amazing Grace'
A Christian missionary was shot dead in Nigeria after playing 'Amazing Grace' on his guitar, two of the British survivors who were rescued earlier in November revealed.
UN Security Council to meet on North Korea missile launch
The UN Security Council will hold an urgent meeting on Wednesday (Nov 29) to discuss North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, the US mission to the United Nations said.
NKorea launches ICBM in possibly its longest-range test yet
After 2 ½ months of relative peace, North Korea launched its most powerful weapon yet early Wednesday, a presumed intercontinental ballistic missile that could put Washington and the entire eastern U.S. seaboard within range.
Indonesia shuts Bali's airport for third day due to volcanic ash
Indonesia shut its airport on Bali for a third consecutive day on Wednesday due to a volcanic ash cloud, as the rumbling Mount Agung volcano continued to paralyze flights on the holiday island and cause a mass evacuation around the mountain.
U.K. close to an agreement on Brexit divorce bill with EU: sources
Britain has offered to pay much of what the European Union was demanding to settle a Brexit 'divorce bill,' bringing the two sides close to agreement on a key obstacle to opening talks on a future free trade pact, EU sources said on Tuesday.
Russian fighter makes ‘unsafe’ interception of U.S. Navy plane over Black Sea
A Russian fighter jet flew within 50 feet of an American reconnaissance plane in an 'unsafe' maneuver that caused 'violent turbulence' for the U.S. aircraft, the military said late Monday.
More North Korean tests likely to come after launch of most sophisticated missile so far
North Korea fired what may be its most sophisticated ballistic missile ever Tuesday, flouting President Trump’s threats and international efforts to halt the rogue nation’s nuclear weapons program and kicking off what national security analysts say is likely the first in a surge of new tests from the regime of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in the coming months.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pence, commemorating Israel’s birth, says Trump ‘actively’ seeks to move U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
Vice President Mike Pence said Tuesday that President Trump is 'actively considering' moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to the divided city of Jerusalem.
Kerry: Israel, Egypt, Saudis pushed US to bomb Iran before nuke deal
Former Secretary of State John Kerry said both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to 'bomb Iran' before the 2015 nuclear deal was struck.
Inside the United States
Senate Republicans aiming to advance tax bill Wednesday
Senate Republicans on Wednesday plan to advance a $1.4 trillion tax cut bill by voting to begin debate on the measure that looks likely to pass in the coming days.
Democrats skip Trump meeting, raising risk of government shutdown
Democratic leaders in Congress skipped a meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that was to have focused on the budget, raising the risk of a government shutdown next month with both sides far apart on the terms of an agreement.
National Gun-Carry Reciprocity Bill Moves to Mark Up in the House
The national gun-carry reciprocity bill will enter the next phase of the lawmaking process on Wednesday when it enters markup in the House.
Hawaii to begin testing nuclear attack warning system Friday
Hawaiian officials implemented an alarm system to warn residents of a nuclear attack, the Hawaii Emergency Management System said Tuesday.
Christian News
UK Politician: Christians Seen as 'Dangerous and Offensive'
Tim Farron resigned his post at the helm of the left wing party in July, saying, 'To be a political leader and to live as a committed Christian, to hold faithfully to the Bible's teaching, has felt impossible to me.'
Australia Senate Squashes Attempts to Protect Religious Freedom During Same-Sex Marriage Vote
Australia's left-leaning Labor Party defeated an attempt by senate conservatives to protect religious freedoms in the country's new same-sex marriage bill.
British Missionary Was Shot Dead in Nigeria After Singing 'Amazing Grace'
A Christian missionary was shot dead in Nigeria after playing 'Amazing Grace' on his guitar, two of the British survivors who were rescued earlier in November revealed.