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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran says it tested mid-range ballistic missile
Iran successfully tested a medium-range ballistic missile two weeks ago, a senior military planning official was quoted as saying by the Tasnim news agency on Monday.
Saudi prince: Getting nukes an option if Iran breaks deal
In a reflection of the change and churn in the Middle East, former high-level officials from Saudi Arabia and Israel -- nations that have no formal diplomatic ties -- spoke publicly about their shared sense of Iran as a threat, their differences on Palestinians and the role the United States plays in their chaotic region.
London's new Muslim mayor attends Holocaust memorial
London's newly elected Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, attended an annual memorial to the millions of Jews slain in the Holocaust as his first official act in office on Sunday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas, Israel agree to de-escalation
A general agreement has been reached between the warring sides after tremendous mediation effort by international parties in recent days and a great number of messages exchanged via intermediaries.
Dead Sea oil reservoir ‘entirely within Israel’ says company
An Israeli company authorized to drill an oil reservoir near the Dead Sea, recently evaluated to contain NIS 1.2 billion worth of fuel, stressed Sunday that the area is located entirely inside Israel, which it said was a response to Arab media reports that the site stretched into Palestinian territory.

Inside the United States
Lawmakers, advocates push to reveal extent of surveillance
Even though the bulk collection of Americans' telephone records has ended, calls and emails are still being swept up by U.S. surveillance work targeting foreigners. Congress is making a renewed push to find out how many.
White House official admits fudging of facts to sell Iran deal
A senior official in the Obama administration acknowledged that the background to nuclear talks with Iran was misrepresented in order to sell the impression of a more moderate Iranian regime and thus gain greater American public support for an agreement.
Army shrinks to smallest level since before World War II
The Army's latest headcount shows that nearly 2,600 soldiers departed active service in March without being replaced, an action that plunges manning to its lowest level since before World War II.
Kerry slams Trump's wall, tells grads to prepare for 'borderless world'
Secretary of State John Kerry took a shot at Donald Trump during his Friday commencement speech at Northeastern University, by saying no wall is big enough to keep dangerous terrorists out of the United States.
50% of Teens Say They're 'Addicted' to Their Phones
Last week, the nonprofit Common Sense Media released the findings of a new poll on mobile device usage and family conflict. Of over 1,200 parents and teenagers surveyed, 50% of teens said they 'feel addicted' to their mobile devices.
Swarm of earthquakes strikes Mount St. Helens
In the past eight weeks, more than 130 small earthquakes have trembled beneath the surface of Mount St. Helens.

U.S. Politics
Donald Trump breaks the GOP
It was as shocking as it was predictable after a year of slow-motion buildup -- the dramatic splitting apart of the Grand Old Party in the 72 hours after Donald Trump became its presumptive nominee.
Trump: 'Taxes for the rich will go up somewhat'
Donald Trump says taxes on the wealthy could increase if he's elected president, and that he supports an increase in the minimum wage. Both positions are departures from where Trump stood in the GOP presidential primary.

Christian News
Nigeria to criminalize 'street evangelism'?
Street evangelists could be fined and pastors sent to jail under new legislation proposed by the Muslim governor of Kaduna state, Nigeria.
Franklin Graham Blasts NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio's Chick-fil-A Boycott Call as Intolerant Bullying
The Rev. Franklin Graham has strongly condemned Mayor Bill de Blasio's call for a boycott of popular fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, which is opening a new location in the New York City borough of Queens, just because its Christian owners believe in the biblical definition of marriage.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian hacker is trading email credentials for 272.3 million accounts
It may be time to update the password for your email. Usernames and passwords for more than 250 million stolen Yahoo Mail, Gmail, Hotmail, and other accounts are being swapped around in Russia's criminal underworld, according to Reuters.
London may be set to elect first Muslim mayor
Londoners cast votes Thursday in an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor, while voters elsewhere in Britain were expected to punish the main opposition Labour Party in local and regional polls.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Veteran Hamas terrorist captured, reveals terror tunnel network
Canteens, recreational rooms, even showers - tunnel-building terrorist reveals Hamas's vast tunnel network, in major intel coup for Israel.
IDF soldiers shelled on Gaza border; no injuries
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip fired mortars at Israeli soldiers on Friday morning, causing no injuries, as the frequent exchanges of cross-border fire entered its fourth day.
Palestinians to demand protection from war crimes at UN Security Council
The Palestinians plan to ask for international protection from alleged Israeli war crimes at Friday afternoon's informal meeting of the UN Security Council in New York.

Inside the United States
Feds seek tighter rules on money laundering, tax evasion
The Obama administration is preparing to roll out new rules meant to crack down on money laundering, tax evasion and corruption, officials announced Thursday evening. The administration will also seek legislation related to transparency relating to ownership of companies and new tools for prosecuting transnational corruption.
House OKs Bill Allowing Faith Groups to Serve the Military
The House Armed Services Committee has passed an amendment that ensures faith-based groups can serve the military without giving up their religious identities.
Southern San Andreas fault in California 'locked and loaded,' warns scientist
The southern part of the San Andreas fault is 'locked, loaded and ready to roll,' according to Thomas Jordan, director of the Southern California Earthquake Center.

U.S. Politics
House Speaker Paul Ryan refuses to back Donald Trump
House Speaker Paul Ryan is refusing to support Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for president, insisting Thursday that the businessman must do more to unify the GOP.
Top reason Americans will vote for Trump: 'To stop Clinton' - poll
The U.S. presidential election may turn out to be one of the world's biggest un-popularity contests.
FBI interviews Clinton aides including Huma Abedin as part of email probe
Some of Hillary Clinton's closest aides, including her longtime adviser Huma Abedin, have provided interviews to federal investigators, as the FBI probe into the security of her private email server nears completion, U.S. officials briefed on the investigation tell CNN. The investigation is still ongoing, but so far investigators haven't found evidence to prove that Clinton willfully violated the law the U.S. officials say.

Christian News
Madhya Pradesh, Hindu extremists stone Protestant church
A mob of 500 Hindu right-wing activists have attacked a Protestant church damaging the entrance and throwing stones at the faithful. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning in Jabat, in Madhya Pradesh.
Thousands of Christians leaving Eritrea because of persecution, report finds
A report by an anti-persecution charity has said 1 in 12 people in Eritrea, many of them Christian, have now fled the East African state.
NYC Mayor Pushes to Boycott Chick-fil-a over Traditional Marriage
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials want New Yorkers to bypass a Chick-fil-a.
Day of Prayer's Tony Evans Warns 'Time's Running Out in America'
Christians across the United States are once again preparing to mark the National Day of Prayer, an annual event America has observed for 65 years.
Atheist group accused of bullying public schools by opposing students' trip to Ken Ham's Creation Museum
An atheist organisation has been accused of bullying U.S. public schools by warning them that their students' trip to evangelist Ken Ham's Answers in Genesis Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky would be unconstitutional.
Pakistan: Christians protest plan to demolish four churches
Four churches are set to be torn down to make way for a train line in Lahore, Pakistan, plans which campaigners say 'belittle Christians'.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S., Russia announce ceasefire in Aleppo
A partial ceasefire in the Syrian province of Aleppa was reached Wednesday by the United States and Russia, in hopes it will reduce violence that has flared up after a two-month lull.
Russia warns of retaliation as NATO plans more deployments in Eastern Europe
Russia will reinforce its western and southern flanks with three new divisions by the year-end, officials said on Wednesday, threatening retaliation to NATO's plans to boost its military presence in eastern members Poland and the Baltic States.
China and Russia to hold anti-missile drill after U.S., South Korea talk defense
China and Russia will hold their first joint computer-assisted anti-missile drill, state media said on Thursday, after the United States and South Korea discussed an anti-missile defense system for the South to counter threats from North Korea.
Iran Religious Persecution Increasing Despite Nuclear Deal, USCIRF Reports
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom has found that religious minorities in Iran, including Christians, continue experiencing severe human rights abuses, closing in on one year on the historical nuclear deal between the Islamic Republic and Western nations.
Advance In Human Embryo Research Rekindles Ethical Debate
Scientists have been able to make and study human embryos in their labs for decades. But they have never been able to keep them alive outside a woman's womb for more than about a week.
Iranian commander threatens to close Strait of Hormuz to US
The deputy commander of Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guard said Iranian forces will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz to the United States and its allies if they 'threaten' the Islamic Republic, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel pauses to remember millions murdered in Holocaust
Israelis across the country paused for two minutes Thursday morning in memory of the six million Jews who perished in Europe under Nazi rule as an air raid siren pierced the clear blue sky in an annual marking of Holocaust Remembrance Day.
IAF strikes Hamas targets in Gaza in response to mortar fire
The Israel Air Force struck four Hamas targets in the northern Gaza Strip early Thursday morning, for the second time over the past 24 hours.
Manufacturers: Obama aid package will be 'mortal blow' to Israeli industry
Shraga Brosh, the head of the Manufacturer's Association of Israel, urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to reject a defense aid package deal reportedly proposed by US President Barack Obama, saying it would kill Israeli jobs and be a 'mortal blow' to its defense industry.
Surprise! Cause of Mideast violence is 'Tom & Jerry'
The head of Egypt's State Information Service isn't pointing the finger for Mideast violence at his own repressive government, ISIS, al-Qaida, Sunnis, Shiites or - heaven forbid - Islam itself. No, the waves of beheadings, bombings and beligerance can be laid at the feet of two American cartoon characters, Tom and Jerry.

Inside the United States
Illegal immigrant numbers skyrocket at Mexican border
The number of families and unaccompanied children apprehended on the southern border has skyrocketed this year, according to new figures from the Obama administration.
North Carolina Bathroom Law Illegal, Justice Department Says
A North Carolina measure intended to limit which public restrooms can be used by transgender people violates federal law, the U.S. Justice Department told the state's Republican governor.
April Marks 12th Straight Month of Record Gun Sales
This April saw the most gun-related background checks of any April on record, making it the 12th month in a row to achieve a high water mark for gun sales.
Navy SEALS Unload on ISIS in What White House Says is Not Combat
A new video purportedly shows Navy SEALS engaged in a firefight with ISIS forces in Iraq despite Obama administration officials insisting American forces are only serving in a non-combat role.
Romanian hacker Guccifer: I breached Clinton server, 'it was easy'
The infamous Romanian hacker known as 'Guccifer,' speaking exclusively with Fox News, claimed he easily - and repeatedly - breached former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's personal email server in early 2013.
President Fox Apologizes, Invites Trump to Mexico
During an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, former Mexican President Vicente Fox apologized Wednesday for the vulgar language he has used regarding GOP frontrunner Donald Trump's proposal to build a wall along the southern border and invited the likely Republican nominee to Mexico to see the border from the other side.

U.S. Politics
Hillary Clinton may need to testify about emails, federal judge says
A federal judge suggested Wednesday that Hillary Clinton may need to be deposed regarding her use of a private email server, while secretary of state, when setting rules for discovery of evidence in a lawsuit related to her top aide.
Kasich cites faith in announcing departure from 2016 presidential race
Republican presidential candidate John Kasich on Wednesday became the last of his party's contenders to drop out of the 2016 presidential race -- locking in Donald Trump as November's GOP nominee.

Christian News
Church's cross too high for Communist China
Authorities in China's Zhejiang province demolished a three-story church building in April after declaring that the elevation of its cross was too high.
4 Megachurch Pastors to Host Talk Show Coming to Fox This Summer
Four megachurch pastors will host a new faith-based talk show on FOX this summer, called 'The Preachers.'
National Day of Prayer a Time for Americans to 'Shout it Aloud'
Thursday May 5 marks the 65th annual National Day of Prayer and organizers are calling upon Americans across the country to humbly come before God's throne.
UK: Christian 'Extremists' Opposing Gay Marriage May Be Criminalised By Radical Islam Bill
A Christian group has warned that people opposing gay marriage could be criminalised as the government moves to redefine 'non-violent Extremism' in a forthcoming bill.