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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
After US strikes, Trump's Syria plan starts coming into view
Can threatening war crimes charges persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power? What about guaranteeing his safety in exile? These long-shot proposals are at the center of the Trump administration's new effort to resolve Syria's six-year civil war.
North Korea 'will test missiles weekly', senior official tells BBC
North Korea will continue to test missiles, a senior official has told the BBC in Pyongyang, despite international condemnation and growing military tensions with the US.
China and Russia dispatch ships to shadow Donald Trump's 'armada' as it approaches North Korean waters
China and Russia have dispatched spy vessels to shadow Donald Trump's 'armada' as it steams to North Korean waters, amid rising tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
US Sending F-35 Fighters to Europe for Training, Pentagon Says
The U.S. Air Force will this weekend deploy a small number of F-35A fighter jets to Europe for several weeks of training with other U.S. and NATO military aircraft, the Pentagon said Friday.
German family continues fight to homeschool
A German family punished for homeschooling their children has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US defense chief to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia to talk war aims
US Defense Secretary James Mattis is looking to the Middle East and North Africa for broader contributions and new ideas to fight Islamic extremism as the Trump administration fleshes out its counterterrorism strategy.
Trump-Abbas White House summit said set for May 3
A Palestinian official said Sunday that the much-touted first meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Donald Trump will take place on May 3 in the White House.
Inside the United States
U.S. top court leaves intact ruling against Central America asylum seekers
The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped a turbulent debate over illegal immigration on Monday, turning away an appeal by a group of asylum-seeking Central American women and their children who aimed to clarify the constitutional rights of people who the government has prioritized for deportation.
Trump to take executive action to rein in visa program Tuesday
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday that recommends federal agencies revise the temporary visa program that allows foreigners to fill high-skilled jobs in the U.S., senior administration officials told reporters on Monday evening.
President Trump to Sign Buy American, Hire American Executive Order
President Trump will sign a Buy American, Hire American executive order on Tuesday that will attempt to protect the American worker by enforcing immigration laws so that these workers can benefit from higher wages and greater employment as well as cutting out unfair trade practices.
Christian News
Christians Homes Set on Fire in Muslim Mob Attacks on Believers in Egypt
Three homes were burned down and eight Christians were injured when a Muslim mob attacked a Christian community in the town of Kom el-Loufy in Upper Egypt while on their way home from a prayer gathering, a leading persecution watchdog has reported.
Around the World
After US strikes, Trump's Syria plan starts coming into view
Can threatening war crimes charges persuade Syrian President Bashar Assad to leave power? What about guaranteeing his safety in exile? These long-shot proposals are at the center of the Trump administration's new effort to resolve Syria's six-year civil war.
North Korea 'will test missiles weekly', senior official tells BBC
North Korea will continue to test missiles, a senior official has told the BBC in Pyongyang, despite international condemnation and growing military tensions with the US.
China and Russia dispatch ships to shadow Donald Trump's 'armada' as it approaches North Korean waters
China and Russia have dispatched spy vessels to shadow Donald Trump's 'armada' as it steams to North Korean waters, amid rising tensions over Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions.
US Sending F-35 Fighters to Europe for Training, Pentagon Says
The U.S. Air Force will this weekend deploy a small number of F-35A fighter jets to Europe for several weeks of training with other U.S. and NATO military aircraft, the Pentagon said Friday.
German family continues fight to homeschool
A German family punished for homeschooling their children has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US defense chief to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia to talk war aims
US Defense Secretary James Mattis is looking to the Middle East and North Africa for broader contributions and new ideas to fight Islamic extremism as the Trump administration fleshes out its counterterrorism strategy.
Trump-Abbas White House summit said set for May 3
A Palestinian official said Sunday that the much-touted first meeting between Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and US President Donald Trump will take place on May 3 in the White House.
Inside the United States
U.S. top court leaves intact ruling against Central America asylum seekers
The U.S. Supreme Court sidestepped a turbulent debate over illegal immigration on Monday, turning away an appeal by a group of asylum-seeking Central American women and their children who aimed to clarify the constitutional rights of people who the government has prioritized for deportation.
Trump to take executive action to rein in visa program Tuesday
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Tuesday that recommends federal agencies revise the temporary visa program that allows foreigners to fill high-skilled jobs in the U.S., senior administration officials told reporters on Monday evening.
President Trump to Sign Buy American, Hire American Executive Order
President Trump will sign a Buy American, Hire American executive order on Tuesday that will attempt to protect the American worker by enforcing immigration laws so that these workers can benefit from higher wages and greater employment as well as cutting out unfair trade practices.
Christian News
Christians Homes Set on Fire in Muslim Mob Attacks on Believers in Egypt
Three homes were burned down and eight Christians were injured when a Muslim mob attacked a Christian community in the town of Kom el-Loufy in Upper Egypt while on their way home from a prayer gathering, a leading persecution watchdog has reported.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Attempted North Korean missile launch fails, U.S. confirms
North Korea attempted and failed to launch a missile, the U.S. Pacific Command confirmed on Saturday.
Trump: China, US working on 'North Korea problem'
President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that China was working with the United States on 'the North Korea problem,' and his vice president told American and South Korea service members that the North's latest 'provocation,' a failed missile launch shortly before his arrival in Seoul, laid bare the risks they face.
Turks Vote in Historic Referendum on Expanding Erdogan;s Power
Turks cast their votes in a referendum on Sunday that would give sweeping new powers to President Tayyip Erdogan and herald the most radical change to the country's political system in its modern history.
Russia appears to deploy forces in Egypt, eyes on Libya role - sources
Russia appears to have deployed special forces to an airbase in western Egypt near the border with Libya in recent days, U.S., Egyptian and diplomatic sources say, a move that would add to U.S. concerns about Moscow's deepening role in Libya.
Death Toll in Syrian Blast Targeting Evacuation Bus Hits 112
The death toll from a bomb blast on a crowded Syrian bus convoy outside Aleppo reached at least 112 people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said on Sunday.
US may launch pre-emptive strike on North Korea ahead of nuclear test, officials warn
The United States may launch a pre-emptive strike on North Korea if it goes ahead with a nuclear or missile test, a number of US intelligence officials told NBC news on Thursday.
Turkish voters will determine the strength of Erdogan's grip on power
In a referendum watched closely across Europe and across the Atlantic, Turkish voters will decide on Sunday whether to remake the political fabric of their nation and grant far-reaching powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Campaign Demands UK Apologize for Balfour Declaration
More than 11,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the British government to formally apologize for the Balfour Declaration, a letter written by British Foreign Secretary Lord Balfour in 1917 expressing Britain's support for the establishment of a Jewish state in historic Palestine.
Azerbaijan Wants Pan-Arab Summit with Israel, Envoy Says
A US-led summit gathering Israel's prime minister and the Palestinian Authority president on one stage with Levant and Gulf leaders would greatly benefit the region, and likely advance a stalled peace process, Azerbaijan's envoy said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.
Abbas to Meet with Trump in May, Palestinian Official says
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will meet US President Donald Trump on May 3rd in Washington, D.C., top Palestinian official Ahmad Majdalani said on Sunday.
Inside the United States
21 arrested as hundreds of Trump supporters and counter-protesters clash at Berkeley rally
Hundreds of pro-Trump demonstrators and counter-protesters clashed Saturday at a “Patriots Day” rally in Berkeley, the third time the groups engaged in violent confrontations on city streets in recent months.
Sen. John McCain: 'I hope' President Trump has been sucked in by Washington establishment
Three months after his inauguration, President Trump has shifted positions on Syria, China and other key issues -- and Sen. John McCain said Sunday he hopes it's because the 'Washington establishment' has gotten into the president's ear.
Trump's message to Democrats: Negotiate Obamacare, or payments to insurers will be cut
President Trump is threatening to cut off critical Obamacare payments to insurers unless Democrats come to the table to negotiate a new health care bill, taking a tough negotiating stance that could force Democratic leaders into a government shutdown by month's end.
Christian News
India Religious Intolerance on Palm Sunday
Christians in six States in India witnessed harassment and attacks as they gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday on 9 April.
Why Kidnapping Christians Has Become Popular in this Muslim Country
Pastor Raymond Koh was driving his car near Malaysia's capital city when a convoy of black SUV's and motorcycles swooped in to surround his car.
Thousands Gather on Lincoln Memorial to 'Celebrate the Name of Jesus'
Thousands of believers gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday.
Around the World
Attempted North Korean missile launch fails, U.S. confirms
North Korea attempted and failed to launch a missile, the U.S. Pacific Command confirmed on Saturday.
Trump: China, US working on 'North Korea problem'
President Donald Trump asserted on Sunday that China was working with the United States on 'the North Korea problem,' and his vice president told American and South Korea service members that the North's latest 'provocation,' a failed missile launch shortly before his arrival in Seoul, laid bare the risks they face.
Turks Vote in Historic Referendum on Expanding Erdogan;s Power
Turks cast their votes in a referendum on Sunday that would give sweeping new powers to President Tayyip Erdogan and herald the most radical change to the country's political system in its modern history.
Russia appears to deploy forces in Egypt, eyes on Libya role - sources
Russia appears to have deployed special forces to an airbase in western Egypt near the border with Libya in recent days, U.S., Egyptian and diplomatic sources say, a move that would add to U.S. concerns about Moscow's deepening role in Libya.
Death Toll in Syrian Blast Targeting Evacuation Bus Hits 112
The death toll from a bomb blast on a crowded Syrian bus convoy outside Aleppo reached at least 112 people, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said on Sunday.
US may launch pre-emptive strike on North Korea ahead of nuclear test, officials warn
The United States may launch a pre-emptive strike on North Korea if it goes ahead with a nuclear or missile test, a number of US intelligence officials told NBC news on Thursday.
Turkish voters will determine the strength of Erdogan's grip on power
In a referendum watched closely across Europe and across the Atlantic, Turkish voters will decide on Sunday whether to remake the political fabric of their nation and grant far-reaching powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Campaign Demands UK Apologize for Balfour Declaration
More than 11,000 people have signed an online petition calling on the British government to formally apologize for the Balfour Declaration, a letter written by British Foreign Secretary Lord Balfour in 1917 expressing Britain's support for the establishment of a Jewish state in historic Palestine.
Azerbaijan Wants Pan-Arab Summit with Israel, Envoy Says
A US-led summit gathering Israel's prime minister and the Palestinian Authority president on one stage with Levant and Gulf leaders would greatly benefit the region, and likely advance a stalled peace process, Azerbaijan's envoy said in an interview with The Jerusalem Post.
Abbas to Meet with Trump in May, Palestinian Official says
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will meet US President Donald Trump on May 3rd in Washington, D.C., top Palestinian official Ahmad Majdalani said on Sunday.
Inside the United States
21 arrested as hundreds of Trump supporters and counter-protesters clash at Berkeley rally
Hundreds of pro-Trump demonstrators and counter-protesters clashed Saturday at a “Patriots Day” rally in Berkeley, the third time the groups engaged in violent confrontations on city streets in recent months.
Sen. John McCain: 'I hope' President Trump has been sucked in by Washington establishment
Three months after his inauguration, President Trump has shifted positions on Syria, China and other key issues -- and Sen. John McCain said Sunday he hopes it's because the 'Washington establishment' has gotten into the president's ear.
Trump's message to Democrats: Negotiate Obamacare, or payments to insurers will be cut
President Trump is threatening to cut off critical Obamacare payments to insurers unless Democrats come to the table to negotiate a new health care bill, taking a tough negotiating stance that could force Democratic leaders into a government shutdown by month's end.
Christian News
India Religious Intolerance on Palm Sunday
Christians in six States in India witnessed harassment and attacks as they gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday on 9 April.
Why Kidnapping Christians Has Become Popular in this Muslim Country
Pastor Raymond Koh was driving his car near Malaysia's capital city when a convoy of black SUV's and motorcycles swooped in to surround his car.
Thousands Gather on Lincoln Memorial to 'Celebrate the Name of Jesus'
Thousands of believers gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Sunday.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
US may launch pre-emptive strike on North Korea ahead of nuclear test, officials warn
The United States may launch a pre-emptive strike on North Korea if it goes ahead with a nuclear or missile test, a number of US intelligence officials told NBC news on Thursday.
Turkish voters will determine the strength of Erdogan's grip on power
In a referendum watched closely across Europe and across the Atlantic, Turkish voters will decide on Sunday whether to remake the political fabric of their nation and grant far-reaching powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Canada advances effort to legalize recreational marijuana
Canadian lawmakers introduced federal legislation Thursday aimed at establishing a strict framework for the production, sale, distribution and possession of marijuana, following through on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's campaign promise and putting his country on course to become the first nation in North America to legalize the recreational use of weed.
Trump sends message in terror fight with big bomb drop
The Trump administration's faith in hard power was on dramatic display in a far corner of the world Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
China urges establishment of Palestinian state
Palestinians must be allowed to build an independent state, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday after meeting Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, who pushed Beijing to do more in the Middle East peace process.
Five arrested at entrance to Temple Mount
Israeli police have arrested five Jewish men after a clash with police and Arab residents of the Old City.
Inside the United States
LGBT advocates seek to label opponents as U.S. hate groups
The Eliminate Hate Campaign seeks to draw attention to groups it sees as extreme and hateful against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, accusing them of hiding behind ostensibly Christian or family values.
Trump considers halting Obamacare payments
In an Oval Office interview, President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he may halt payments to health insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act, a move that could destabilize the nation's health insurance markets.
Trump gives states power to cut off Planned Parenthood money
President Trump signed into law the first major national pro-life bill in more than a decade, freeing states to withhold federal family planning money from Planned Parenthood and other clinics that also perform abortions.
Christian News
Christian teacher in Germany banned from wearing cross necklace
School management has forced a teacher in Berlin, Germany, to remove a cross necklace from her attire when she's in the classroom.
Egypt says second church bomber identified
The authorities in Egypt said late Thursday they had identified the second of two jihadist bombers who targeted Coptic Christian Palm Sunday services last week.
Around the World
US may launch pre-emptive strike on North Korea ahead of nuclear test, officials warn
The United States may launch a pre-emptive strike on North Korea if it goes ahead with a nuclear or missile test, a number of US intelligence officials told NBC news on Thursday.
Turkish voters will determine the strength of Erdogan's grip on power
In a referendum watched closely across Europe and across the Atlantic, Turkish voters will decide on Sunday whether to remake the political fabric of their nation and grant far-reaching powers to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Canada advances effort to legalize recreational marijuana
Canadian lawmakers introduced federal legislation Thursday aimed at establishing a strict framework for the production, sale, distribution and possession of marijuana, following through on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's campaign promise and putting his country on course to become the first nation in North America to legalize the recreational use of weed.
Trump sends message in terror fight with big bomb drop
The Trump administration's faith in hard power was on dramatic display in a far corner of the world Thursday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
China urges establishment of Palestinian state
Palestinians must be allowed to build an independent state, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday after meeting Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, who pushed Beijing to do more in the Middle East peace process.
Five arrested at entrance to Temple Mount
Israeli police have arrested five Jewish men after a clash with police and Arab residents of the Old City.
Inside the United States
LGBT advocates seek to label opponents as U.S. hate groups
The Eliminate Hate Campaign seeks to draw attention to groups it sees as extreme and hateful against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, accusing them of hiding behind ostensibly Christian or family values.
Trump considers halting Obamacare payments
In an Oval Office interview, President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested he may halt payments to health insurance companies under the Affordable Care Act, a move that could destabilize the nation's health insurance markets.
Trump gives states power to cut off Planned Parenthood money
President Trump signed into law the first major national pro-life bill in more than a decade, freeing states to withhold federal family planning money from Planned Parenthood and other clinics that also perform abortions.
Christian News
Christian teacher in Germany banned from wearing cross necklace
School management has forced a teacher in Berlin, Germany, to remove a cross necklace from her attire when she's in the classroom.
Egypt says second church bomber identified
The authorities in Egypt said late Thursday they had identified the second of two jihadist bombers who targeted Coptic Christian Palm Sunday services last week.