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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia says will boost cooperation with Turkey, Iran on Syria - Interfax
Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia would work more closely with Turkey and Iran on the situation in Syria and said the three countries' cooperation had saved lives by helping to evacuate eastern Aleppo.
Russia Calls US Move to Better Arm Syrian Rebels a 'Hostile act'
Russia said on Tuesday that a U.S. decision to ease some restrictions on arming Syrian rebels had opened the way for deliveries of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, a move it said would directly threaten Russian forces in Syria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel will share 'evidence' of Obama-UN collusion with Trump, ambassador says
Israel's ambassador the United States says his country will share evidence with President-elect Donald Trump that the Obama administration was behind a United Nations Security Council resolution that condemned Israel's settlements in Palestinian territory, though the ambassador did not offer the evidence when pressed in a CNN interview.
Abbas Eyes Paris Summit as Israel to Expand Construction
The Palestinian president said Tuesday that he hopes the upcoming Mideast conference in France will set a timetable to end settlements, as Israel advances plans for thousands of new homes in parts of Jerusalem claimed by the Palestinians, despite the recent U.N. Security Council resolution condemning construction there.
Security forces foil 180 attacks in Judea and Samaria in 2016
Security forces have foiled some 180 shooting attacks across Judea and Samaria in 2016, a senior defense official revealed Sunday.
The UN Votes to Expel 400,000 Jews. Now What?
The UN Security Council vote, made possible by the Obama Administration's historic decision to abstain, has effectively nullified the Oslo Accords, which were premised on direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Backfire: Obama's Israel slap could prompt U.S. to leave U.N.
The president's refusal to veto a United Nations resolution condemning Israeli settlements, documented in detail by WND on Friday, is now causing such a backlash, the move could stunningly backfire on the outgoing commander in chief.
Inside the United States
Trump can reshape judiciary as he inherits more than 100 federal court vacancies
The Trump administration will have a huge opportunity to reshape the judiciary with an estimated 103 federal circuit and district court vacancies being handed over during the transition, a report said.
Islamic State arrests reveal jihadi threat near seat of U.S. government
Law enforcement agencies have arrested nine Northern Virginia residents on charges of aiding the Islamic State since the terrorist group rose to power in Syria and Iraq in 2014 and launched social media propaganda to attract followers, a government message to police states.
U.S. was No. 1 worldwide in weapons sales in 2015 at $40B
The United States sold $40.2 billion worth of weapons in 2015 -- by far the most in the world, according to a new congressional study.
Obama circumvents Constitution with 'signing statements' after blasting Bush
President Obama said Friday that the annual defense policy bill Congress sent him violated the Constitution -- but he signed it anyway.
Obama evades Congress, stretches war powers in precedent for Trump
President Obama took office criticizing the expansive wars fought under the 2001 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force, but over the past eight years, he has become attached to the two documents and used them to justify expansion of U.S. military action around the globe.
Christian News
Sixteen hurt in Christmas eve blast at Catholic church in Philippines
Sixteen people were wounded in a grenade explosion outside a Catholic church during a Christmas eve mass in the Philippines' restive southern island of Mindanao, a priest and police said on Saturday.
Around the World
Russia says will boost cooperation with Turkey, Iran on Syria - Interfax
Russian Foreign Minster Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia would work more closely with Turkey and Iran on the situation in Syria and said the three countries' cooperation had saved lives by helping to evacuate eastern Aleppo.
Russia Calls US Move to Better Arm Syrian Rebels a 'Hostile act'
Russia said on Tuesday that a U.S. decision to ease some restrictions on arming Syrian rebels had opened the way for deliveries of shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles, a move it said would directly threaten Russian forces in Syria.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel will share 'evidence' of Obama-UN collusion with Trump, ambassador says
Israel's ambassador the United States says his country will share evidence with President-elect Donald Trump that the Obama administration was behind a United Nations Security Council resolution that condemned Israel's settlements in Palestinian territory, though the ambassador did not offer the evidence when pressed in a CNN interview.
Abbas Eyes Paris Summit as Israel to Expand Construction
The Palestinian president said Tuesday that he hopes the upcoming Mideast conference in France will set a timetable to end settlements, as Israel advances plans for thousands of new homes in parts of Jerusalem claimed by the Palestinians, despite the recent U.N. Security Council resolution condemning construction there.
Security forces foil 180 attacks in Judea and Samaria in 2016
Security forces have foiled some 180 shooting attacks across Judea and Samaria in 2016, a senior defense official revealed Sunday.
The UN Votes to Expel 400,000 Jews. Now What?
The UN Security Council vote, made possible by the Obama Administration's historic decision to abstain, has effectively nullified the Oslo Accords, which were premised on direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians.
Backfire: Obama's Israel slap could prompt U.S. to leave U.N.
The president's refusal to veto a United Nations resolution condemning Israeli settlements, documented in detail by WND on Friday, is now causing such a backlash, the move could stunningly backfire on the outgoing commander in chief.
Inside the United States
Trump can reshape judiciary as he inherits more than 100 federal court vacancies
The Trump administration will have a huge opportunity to reshape the judiciary with an estimated 103 federal circuit and district court vacancies being handed over during the transition, a report said.
Islamic State arrests reveal jihadi threat near seat of U.S. government
Law enforcement agencies have arrested nine Northern Virginia residents on charges of aiding the Islamic State since the terrorist group rose to power in Syria and Iraq in 2014 and launched social media propaganda to attract followers, a government message to police states.
U.S. was No. 1 worldwide in weapons sales in 2015 at $40B
The United States sold $40.2 billion worth of weapons in 2015 -- by far the most in the world, according to a new congressional study.
Obama circumvents Constitution with 'signing statements' after blasting Bush
President Obama said Friday that the annual defense policy bill Congress sent him violated the Constitution -- but he signed it anyway.
Obama evades Congress, stretches war powers in precedent for Trump
President Obama took office criticizing the expansive wars fought under the 2001 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force, but over the past eight years, he has become attached to the two documents and used them to justify expansion of U.S. military action around the globe.
Christian News
Sixteen hurt in Christmas eve blast at Catholic church in Philippines
Sixteen people were wounded in a grenade explosion outside a Catholic church during a Christmas eve mass in the Philippines' restive southern island of Mindanao, a priest and police said on Saturday.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
China sends aircraft carrier to Pacific for first time
China's navy has sent a carrier battle group to the Pacific to conduct military drills for the first time. The projection of power comes amid tensions with Taiwan and the US in the South China Sea.
Can Fake News Start A Nuclear War? Pakistan Defense Minister Threatens Israel In Response To Bogus Story
Concern about the effects of fake news racheted up a notch Sunday with a tweet from Pakistan's defense minister threatening nuclear war with Israel on the mistaken belief Israel's defense minister had threatened Pakistan if it sent troops to Syria.
Putin calls Assad to congratulate him on Aleppo 'liberation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Syria's Bashar Assad Friday to congratulate him on completing the 'liberation' of Aleppo, the Kremlin said.
Ebola vaccine gives 100% protection, study finds
An experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be 100% effective, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday.
Super Typhoon Nock-ten makes landfall on the Philippines
Super Typhoon Nock-ten, rapidly intensifying through Christmas Eve, made landfall on the eastern province of Philippines on Christmas Day.
7.7-magnitude earthquake in Chile, tsunami warning lifted
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Chile Sunday. There were tsunami warnings, but they have been lifted.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu warns ministers: Obama could take further steps against Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Likud ministers on Sunday to stop criticizing US President Barack Obama and calling for annexing territories and building in settlements as a response to UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that passed two days earlier.
Netanyahu aide: Obama administration pushed UN resolution
A spokesman for the Israeli prime minister said Sunday that they have 'ironclad information' that the Obama administration had a large role in pushing the United Nation's resolution on Israeli settlements.
Allowing anti-settlement resolution to pass, US also shifts to branding settlements illegal
In a speech to the Security Council explaining why the US had changed its longstanding policy Friday and abstained in a vote demanding a halt to all Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem -- thus enabling the motion to pass -- US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power signaled another significant shift by saying America recognized the Security Council's consensus that 'settlements have no legal validity.'
Netanyahu warns ministers against declarations of annexation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his party Sunday to refrain from making public declarations relating to annexation of territories or construction in the West Bank, warning that more international maneuvers could be made against Israel until the expiration of President Obama's tenure in office on January 20.
In wake of UN vote, PM hails historic ties to Jerusalem in Hanukkah ceremony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a last minute decision joined the candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall Sunday for the second night of Hanukkah and hailed Jewish ties to the historic city.
Fearing UN vote on principles of Palestinian statehood, PM 'reaching out to Trump'
Amid escalating fallout from the UN Security Council vote Friday that condemned Israel's settlement activities, a furious Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported on Sunday night to be attempting to 'recruit' the incoming Trump administration and the US Congress to block a feared bid by the outgoing Obama administration to have the Security Council approve principles for a Palestinian state.
Inside the United States
Congress: Obama admin fired top scientist to advance climate change plans
A new congressional investigation has determined that the Obama administration fired a top scientist and intimidated staff at the Department of Energy in order to further its climate change agenda, according to a new report that alleges the administration ordered top officials to obstruct Congress in order to forward this agenda.
Rabbi uses National Menorah lighting to trash Obama UN move
The rabbi in charge of the National Hanukkah Menorah lighting used the ceremony, held Sunday just steps from the White House, to criticize the Obama administration's decision to allow the United Nations to pass a resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and portions of Jerusalem as illegal.
Christian News
Nigerian churches criticised for not helping persecuted north
Christians in the south of Nigeria are failing to help their persecuted compatriots in the north, according to a veteran humanitarian campaigner.
Nepali church leaders found guilty of 'witchcraft' and 'violence' for helping mentally ill woman
A Nepali court has found four Christians guilty of 'violence' and 'witchcraft' against a severely mentally ill woman whom they sought to heal, even though she testified in court in their favour, saying she was now better. The four are sentenced to five years in prison. A fifth Christian, Rupa Thapa, was found not guilty and released after the hearing in the District Court of Salyan - a district in western Nepal.
Aleppo Christians celebrate holiday in hope peace has returned
Christians in Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.
Around the World
China sends aircraft carrier to Pacific for first time
China's navy has sent a carrier battle group to the Pacific to conduct military drills for the first time. The projection of power comes amid tensions with Taiwan and the US in the South China Sea.
Can Fake News Start A Nuclear War? Pakistan Defense Minister Threatens Israel In Response To Bogus Story
Concern about the effects of fake news racheted up a notch Sunday with a tweet from Pakistan's defense minister threatening nuclear war with Israel on the mistaken belief Israel's defense minister had threatened Pakistan if it sent troops to Syria.
Putin calls Assad to congratulate him on Aleppo 'liberation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Syria's Bashar Assad Friday to congratulate him on completing the 'liberation' of Aleppo, the Kremlin said.
Ebola vaccine gives 100% protection, study finds
An experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be 100% effective, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday.
Super Typhoon Nock-ten makes landfall on the Philippines
Super Typhoon Nock-ten, rapidly intensifying through Christmas Eve, made landfall on the eastern province of Philippines on Christmas Day.
7.7-magnitude earthquake in Chile, tsunami warning lifted
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Chile Sunday. There were tsunami warnings, but they have been lifted.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu warns ministers: Obama could take further steps against Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Likud ministers on Sunday to stop criticizing US President Barack Obama and calling for annexing territories and building in settlements as a response to UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that passed two days earlier.
Netanyahu aide: Obama administration pushed UN resolution
A spokesman for the Israeli prime minister said Sunday that they have 'ironclad information' that the Obama administration had a large role in pushing the United Nation's resolution on Israeli settlements.
Allowing anti-settlement resolution to pass, US also shifts to branding settlements illegal
In a speech to the Security Council explaining why the US had changed its longstanding policy Friday and abstained in a vote demanding a halt to all Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem -- thus enabling the motion to pass -- US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power signaled another significant shift by saying America recognized the Security Council's consensus that 'settlements have no legal validity.'
Netanyahu warns ministers against declarations of annexation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his party Sunday to refrain from making public declarations relating to annexation of territories or construction in the West Bank, warning that more international maneuvers could be made against Israel until the expiration of President Obama's tenure in office on January 20.
In wake of UN vote, PM hails historic ties to Jerusalem in Hanukkah ceremony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a last minute decision joined the candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall Sunday for the second night of Hanukkah and hailed Jewish ties to the historic city.
Fearing UN vote on principles of Palestinian statehood, PM 'reaching out to Trump'
Amid escalating fallout from the UN Security Council vote Friday that condemned Israel's settlement activities, a furious Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported on Sunday night to be attempting to 'recruit' the incoming Trump administration and the US Congress to block a feared bid by the outgoing Obama administration to have the Security Council approve principles for a Palestinian state.
Inside the United States
Congress: Obama admin fired top scientist to advance climate change plans
A new congressional investigation has determined that the Obama administration fired a top scientist and intimidated staff at the Department of Energy in order to further its climate change agenda, according to a new report that alleges the administration ordered top officials to obstruct Congress in order to forward this agenda.
Rabbi uses National Menorah lighting to trash Obama UN move
The rabbi in charge of the National Hanukkah Menorah lighting used the ceremony, held Sunday just steps from the White House, to criticize the Obama administration's decision to allow the United Nations to pass a resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and portions of Jerusalem as illegal.
Christian News
Nigerian churches criticised for not helping persecuted north
Christians in the south of Nigeria are failing to help their persecuted compatriots in the north, according to a veteran humanitarian campaigner.
Nepali church leaders found guilty of 'witchcraft' and 'violence' for helping mentally ill woman
A Nepali court has found four Christians guilty of 'violence' and 'witchcraft' against a severely mentally ill woman whom they sought to heal, even though she testified in court in their favour, saying she was now better. The four are sentenced to five years in prison. A fifth Christian, Rupa Thapa, was found not guilty and released after the hearing in the District Court of Salyan - a district in western Nepal.
Aleppo Christians celebrate holiday in hope peace has returned
Christians in Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Paschi Seeks State Aid as Italy Sets $21 Billion for Banks
Italy's government is set to rescue Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA after the world's oldest lender failed to raise 5 billion euros ($5.2 billion) from the market, in what will be the country's biggest bank nationalization since the 1930s.
Putin says Democrats sore losers, praises Trump
Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, saying he had his finger on the pulse of U.S. society, and launched a scathing attack on the Democrats, saying they had forgotten the meaning of their own name and were sore losers.
Islamist terror suspect in Berlin attack killed in shootout in Milan
The terrorist behind Monday's deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market swore allegiance to ISIS before dying in a wee-hours shootout with police in Milan Friday, some some 675 miles from the scene of Monday's carnage.
Putin says Russia not interested in arms race, Trump's nuke comment 'nothing new'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Donald Trump's comment seeking to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities is 'nothing new' because the U.S. president-elect made the proposal during the election.
Merkel wanted refugees to be lorry drivers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in September tried to push through a plan that would allow refugees to be trained and hired as lorry drivers - just months before a lorry was used by a suspected asylum-seeker to mow down civilians during Monday's Berlin terror attack.
'Pro-Qaddafi' hijackers threaten to blow up Libyan plane diverted to Malta
Two hijackers diverted a Libyan commercial plane to Malta on Friday and threatened to blow it up with hand grenades, Maltese authorities and state media said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Security Council likely to vote on settlements Friday despite Egyptian reversal
A UN Security Council resolution criticizing Israeli settlements will likely go up for a vote Friday despite original sponsor Egypt pulling its support, after four countries agreed to present a draft resolution, diplomats said.
UN council members call for vote Friday to end Israeli settlements
New Zealand, Malaysia, Senegal and Venezuela will call for a vote on Friday afternoon on a draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, diplomats said.
In Christmas Message, Netanyahu Notes Thriving Christian Community in Israel
In his annual Christmas message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the common bonds that Jews and Christians share, as well as the thriving Christian community in Israel.
Leaked files reveal scope of Israeli firm's phone cracking tech
Earlier this year, we were sent a series of large, encrypted files purportedly belonging to a US police department as a result of a leak at a law firm, which was insecurely synchronizing its backup systems across the internet without a password.
Inside the United States
Obama ditches registry focused on immigrant men from Muslim countries
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is formally scrapping a once-mandatory registry for immigrant men from predominantly Muslim countries, amid speculation over whether the incoming Donald Trump administration may try to renew it.
Christian News
ISIS Puts Out Holiday Attack List Of U.S. Churches
The Islamic State published the names and addresses of thousands of churches in the United States and called on its adherents to attack them during the holiday season, according to a message posted late-night Wednesday in the group’s “Secrets of Jihadis” social media group.
Arrest of black man in black church fire stirs debates
The arrest of a black man on a charge of burning a black Mississippi church that was spray-painted with the words 'Vote Trump' has sparked bickering online and consternation in the community surrounding the church.
Free Pastor Andrew: Christians Rally for Missionary Jailed in Turkey
Christian advocates in the United States have launched a global campaign to release Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed on erroneous allegations amid a crackdown on evangelicals in Turkey.
Around the World
Paschi Seeks State Aid as Italy Sets $21 Billion for Banks
Italy's government is set to rescue Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA after the world's oldest lender failed to raise 5 billion euros ($5.2 billion) from the market, in what will be the country's biggest bank nationalization since the 1930s.
Putin says Democrats sore losers, praises Trump
Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, saying he had his finger on the pulse of U.S. society, and launched a scathing attack on the Democrats, saying they had forgotten the meaning of their own name and were sore losers.
Islamist terror suspect in Berlin attack killed in shootout in Milan
The terrorist behind Monday's deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market swore allegiance to ISIS before dying in a wee-hours shootout with police in Milan Friday, some some 675 miles from the scene of Monday's carnage.
Putin says Russia not interested in arms race, Trump's nuke comment 'nothing new'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Donald Trump's comment seeking to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities is 'nothing new' because the U.S. president-elect made the proposal during the election.
Merkel wanted refugees to be lorry drivers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in September tried to push through a plan that would allow refugees to be trained and hired as lorry drivers - just months before a lorry was used by a suspected asylum-seeker to mow down civilians during Monday's Berlin terror attack.
'Pro-Qaddafi' hijackers threaten to blow up Libyan plane diverted to Malta
Two hijackers diverted a Libyan commercial plane to Malta on Friday and threatened to blow it up with hand grenades, Maltese authorities and state media said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Security Council likely to vote on settlements Friday despite Egyptian reversal
A UN Security Council resolution criticizing Israeli settlements will likely go up for a vote Friday despite original sponsor Egypt pulling its support, after four countries agreed to present a draft resolution, diplomats said.
UN council members call for vote Friday to end Israeli settlements
New Zealand, Malaysia, Senegal and Venezuela will call for a vote on Friday afternoon on a draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, diplomats said.
In Christmas Message, Netanyahu Notes Thriving Christian Community in Israel
In his annual Christmas message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the common bonds that Jews and Christians share, as well as the thriving Christian community in Israel.
Leaked files reveal scope of Israeli firm's phone cracking tech
Earlier this year, we were sent a series of large, encrypted files purportedly belonging to a US police department as a result of a leak at a law firm, which was insecurely synchronizing its backup systems across the internet without a password.
Inside the United States
Obama ditches registry focused on immigrant men from Muslim countries
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is formally scrapping a once-mandatory registry for immigrant men from predominantly Muslim countries, amid speculation over whether the incoming Donald Trump administration may try to renew it.
Christian News
ISIS Puts Out Holiday Attack List Of U.S. Churches
The Islamic State published the names and addresses of thousands of churches in the United States and called on its adherents to attack them during the holiday season, according to a message posted late-night Wednesday in the group’s “Secrets of Jihadis” social media group.
Arrest of black man in black church fire stirs debates
The arrest of a black man on a charge of burning a black Mississippi church that was spray-painted with the words 'Vote Trump' has sparked bickering online and consternation in the community surrounding the church.
Free Pastor Andrew: Christians Rally for Missionary Jailed in Turkey
Christian advocates in the United States have launched a global campaign to release Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed on erroneous allegations amid a crackdown on evangelicals in Turkey.