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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
'Political schizophrenia': Putin to provide transcripts of Trump, Lavrov conversation
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he's ready to turn over transcripts of President Trump's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as he mocked the news media furor in the U.S. over alleged intelligence sharing.
Trump admin. rolls out new sanctions against Iran
President Trump on Wednesday ordered a new round of economic sanctions against Iran, punishing the country for its growing ballistic missile program while also quietly extending Obama-era sanctions relief mandates tied to the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran that Mr. Trump harshly criticized on the campaign trail last year.
Merkel and Macron: New Power Couple to Shake Up Europe
Freshly elected French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are the new power couple leading the charge against anti-European populists and trying to put the struggling EU back on track, analysts say.
Scientists get closer to making personalized blood cells by using patients' own stem cells
New research has nudged scientists closer to one of regenerative medicine's holy grails: the ability to create customized human stem cells capable of forming blood that would be safe for patients.
ISIS on 'brink of total defeat' in Mosul, coalition spokesman says
The last of the Islamic State militants remaining in the Iraqi city of Mosul were completely surrounded and 'on the brink of total defeat,' a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said Tuesday.
Trump to unveil plans for an 'Arab NATO' in Saudi Arabia
When President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh this week, he will lay out his vision for a new regional security architecture White House officials call an 'Arab NATO,' to guide the fight against terrorism and push back against Iran. As a cornerstone of the plan, Trump will also announce one of the largest arms-sales deals in history.
Ransomware hackers say they will dump data on North Korea nukes
A group of hackers claiming responsibility for the global ransomware cyberattack that began Friday said they would soon 'dump' data related to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: U.S. Embassy to Stay in Tel Aviv For Now
President Trump will not move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem immediately, but a final decision on moving it has not yet been reached.
Israel's public enemy No. 1 may be Iran - and tensions are escalating
Israel has often had hostile relations with its Muslim neighbors. But right now its greatest enemy may be Iran, which has one of the most powerful militaries in the region and has for years been openly hostile toward the very existence of Israel.
Air Force One and 40 transport planes: Ben-Gurion International Airport waiting for Trump
The Israel Airports Authority and the Defense Ministry are preparing for a reception for Donald Trump on Monday, when two Air Force One planes will be landing at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Inside the United States
Intel officials scoff at hype over Trump's reported sharing of information with Russians
Some of America's top intelligence officials are expressing frustration at the wave of media hysteria that has greeted reports that President Trump may have shared sensitive intelligence with top Russian diplomats last week, with some saying a handful of news organizations are guilty of hyping what amounts to a nonstory.
Free of Obama restraints, immigration agents make 38% more arrests in Trump's first 100 days
Immigration arrests surged 38 percent during the first 100 days of President Trump's tenure, authorities said Wednesday, adding that agents have been freed from the tight restrictions of the Obama era and are now able to target a far broader universe of illegal immigrants for deportation.
After Mueller appointment, Democrats still want independent commission on Russia
The Justice Department's appointment of a special counselor to investigate alleged Russian interference into the 2016 election hasn't deterred Democratic calls for a separate independent commission.
Gohmert: I'm 'Amazed Comey Appears to Be Confessing to a Crime'
Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) said former FBI Director James Comey 'appears' to be 'confessing to a crime' if allegations surrounding a memo about a conversation with President Trump are true.
Oklahoma House Declares Abortion Murder
An Oklahoma House resolution passed on Monday declares that abortion equals murder and criticizes the U.S. Supreme Court for making the procedure legal.
Christian News
Christianity Growing in North Korea Despite Persecution, Defector Says
Kim Chung-seong, a North Korean defector now working as a Christian missionary, says despite the persecution faced by Christians in the world's most difficult place for Christians, the church continues to grow there.
Texas attorney general fights to allow judge to open court with prayer
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked to intervene Wednesday on behalf of a county judge who's battling to be allowed to open his courtroom with a prayer.
Christian Ministry to Hold Bible Study, Discipleship Camps in Russia Despite Crackdown on Evangelism
One U.S.-based Christian ministry has said that it will continue its outreach in Russia, offering Bible study and discipleship programs for youths this summer, despite the reported crackdown on religious freedom in the country.
Around the World
'Political schizophrenia': Putin to provide transcripts of Trump, Lavrov conversation
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he's ready to turn over transcripts of President Trump's meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, as he mocked the news media furor in the U.S. over alleged intelligence sharing.
Trump admin. rolls out new sanctions against Iran
President Trump on Wednesday ordered a new round of economic sanctions against Iran, punishing the country for its growing ballistic missile program while also quietly extending Obama-era sanctions relief mandates tied to the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran that Mr. Trump harshly criticized on the campaign trail last year.
Merkel and Macron: New Power Couple to Shake Up Europe
Freshly elected French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are the new power couple leading the charge against anti-European populists and trying to put the struggling EU back on track, analysts say.
Scientists get closer to making personalized blood cells by using patients' own stem cells
New research has nudged scientists closer to one of regenerative medicine's holy grails: the ability to create customized human stem cells capable of forming blood that would be safe for patients.
ISIS on 'brink of total defeat' in Mosul, coalition spokesman says
The last of the Islamic State militants remaining in the Iraqi city of Mosul were completely surrounded and 'on the brink of total defeat,' a spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition said Tuesday.
Trump to unveil plans for an 'Arab NATO' in Saudi Arabia
When President Donald Trump arrives in Riyadh this week, he will lay out his vision for a new regional security architecture White House officials call an 'Arab NATO,' to guide the fight against terrorism and push back against Iran. As a cornerstone of the plan, Trump will also announce one of the largest arms-sales deals in history.
Ransomware hackers say they will dump data on North Korea nukes
A group of hackers claiming responsibility for the global ransomware cyberattack that began Friday said they would soon 'dump' data related to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: U.S. Embassy to Stay in Tel Aviv For Now
President Trump will not move the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem immediately, but a final decision on moving it has not yet been reached.
Israel's public enemy No. 1 may be Iran - and tensions are escalating
Israel has often had hostile relations with its Muslim neighbors. But right now its greatest enemy may be Iran, which has one of the most powerful militaries in the region and has for years been openly hostile toward the very existence of Israel.
Air Force One and 40 transport planes: Ben-Gurion International Airport waiting for Trump
The Israel Airports Authority and the Defense Ministry are preparing for a reception for Donald Trump on Monday, when two Air Force One planes will be landing at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Inside the United States
Intel officials scoff at hype over Trump's reported sharing of information with Russians
Some of America's top intelligence officials are expressing frustration at the wave of media hysteria that has greeted reports that President Trump may have shared sensitive intelligence with top Russian diplomats last week, with some saying a handful of news organizations are guilty of hyping what amounts to a nonstory.
Free of Obama restraints, immigration agents make 38% more arrests in Trump's first 100 days
Immigration arrests surged 38 percent during the first 100 days of President Trump's tenure, authorities said Wednesday, adding that agents have been freed from the tight restrictions of the Obama era and are now able to target a far broader universe of illegal immigrants for deportation.
After Mueller appointment, Democrats still want independent commission on Russia
The Justice Department's appointment of a special counselor to investigate alleged Russian interference into the 2016 election hasn't deterred Democratic calls for a separate independent commission.
Gohmert: I'm 'Amazed Comey Appears to Be Confessing to a Crime'
Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) said former FBI Director James Comey 'appears' to be 'confessing to a crime' if allegations surrounding a memo about a conversation with President Trump are true.
Oklahoma House Declares Abortion Murder
An Oklahoma House resolution passed on Monday declares that abortion equals murder and criticizes the U.S. Supreme Court for making the procedure legal.
Christian News
Christianity Growing in North Korea Despite Persecution, Defector Says
Kim Chung-seong, a North Korean defector now working as a Christian missionary, says despite the persecution faced by Christians in the world's most difficult place for Christians, the church continues to grow there.
Texas attorney general fights to allow judge to open court with prayer
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked to intervene Wednesday on behalf of a county judge who's battling to be allowed to open his courtroom with a prayer.
Christian Ministry to Hold Bible Study, Discipleship Camps in Russia Despite Crackdown on Evangelism
One U.S.-based Christian ministry has said that it will continue its outreach in Russia, offering Bible study and discipleship programs for youths this summer, despite the reported crackdown on religious freedom in the country.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump to give 'inspiring' speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump will urge unity between the world’s major faiths on an ambitious first foreign trip that will take him to Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Jerusalem, the White House said Tuesday.
WannaCry ransomware cyber-attack 'may have N Korea link'
Who was behind the huge global cyber-attack? One prominent theory right now is North Korea - but what we know is far from conclusive.
France's Macron calls for 'historic reconstruction' of Europe
France's new president, Emmanuel Macron, has called for a 'historic reconstruction' of Europe, saying it is 'the only reaction' to fight populism.
Saudi Arabia, U.S. in talks on billions in arms sales
Washington is working to push through contracts for tens of billions of dollars in arms sales to Saudi Arabia, some new, others in the pipeline, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to the kingdom this month, people familiar with the talks told Reuters this week.
US, European officials to discuss extending airline laptop ban
US and European officials were set Wednesday to discuss plans to broaden a US ban on in-flight laptops and tablets to include planes from Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gulf states warm to Israel, see possibility of Palestinian peace deal
Gulf states that long opposed Israel's every move are proposing a rapprochemont in the hopes of restarting the Palestinian peace process.
Nikki Haley: Western Wall part of Israel, US embassy should be moved to Jerusalem
The US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said Tuesday that the US embassy should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, upholding a campaign promise of US President Donald Trump, and that the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem is part of Israeli territory.
Clashes erupt as Palestinians mark 'Nakba' Day
Palestinians marching to remember the 'catastrophe' of Israel's founding and the dispossession that accompanied the creation of the Jewish state clashed with Israeli forces in the West Bank on Monday, leaving several wounded.
US officials: Trump's intel leak endangered life of spy placed inside ISIS by Israel
US President Donald Trump's alleged intelligence disclosure to Russia has endangered the life of a spy who was placed inside ISIS by Israel, current and former US officials are reported to have affirmed on Wednesday according to ABC News.
Inside the United States
U.S. housing data, political turmoil hit dollar; global stocks flat
The U.S. dollar index touched its lowest level since early November on Tuesday, hurt by weaker-than-expected U.S. housing data and as political turmoil in Washington raised anew concerns about the outlook for passing expected legislation.
Tennessee passes viability test for abortions after 20 weeks
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill Friday that requires abortionists to evaluate unborn babies for their ability to live outside the womb after 20 weeks gestation.
Gallup: Record low 24% believe Bible is literal word of God
Fewer than one in four Americans believe the Bible is 'the actual word of God, and is to be taken literally, word for word' -- a record low in 40 years of surveys conducted by Gallup.
Homeland Security bulletin warns of 'serious' homegrown terror threats
The Department of Homeland Security has renewed a bulletin warning of the 'most serious' environment for homegrown terror threats since the 9/11 attacks.
Christian News
Pastor, Christian Activist Sentenced to Prison in Sudan Are Released
A pastor and another Christian serving a 12-year sentence in Sudan were freed today after they were granted a presidential pardon, sources said.
More than 1,600 Accept Christ in Texas Revival
Christian revival is sweeping across North Central Texas, specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
For Every New Christian in the UK, 26 More Leave the Faith
Christianity may be on the rise across Asia, Africa and South America, but it is sharply declining in the United Kingdom.
Trump 'Goes to Bat' for Imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson
The case of Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been imprisoned in Turkey since October, was brought up not once, not twice, but three times during President Donald Trump's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday.
Around the World
Trump to give 'inspiring' speech on Islam in Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump will urge unity between the world’s major faiths on an ambitious first foreign trip that will take him to Saudi Arabia, the Vatican and Jerusalem, the White House said Tuesday.
WannaCry ransomware cyber-attack 'may have N Korea link'
Who was behind the huge global cyber-attack? One prominent theory right now is North Korea - but what we know is far from conclusive.
France's Macron calls for 'historic reconstruction' of Europe
France's new president, Emmanuel Macron, has called for a 'historic reconstruction' of Europe, saying it is 'the only reaction' to fight populism.
Saudi Arabia, U.S. in talks on billions in arms sales
Washington is working to push through contracts for tens of billions of dollars in arms sales to Saudi Arabia, some new, others in the pipeline, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's trip to the kingdom this month, people familiar with the talks told Reuters this week.
US, European officials to discuss extending airline laptop ban
US and European officials were set Wednesday to discuss plans to broaden a US ban on in-flight laptops and tablets to include planes from Europe.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gulf states warm to Israel, see possibility of Palestinian peace deal
Gulf states that long opposed Israel's every move are proposing a rapprochemont in the hopes of restarting the Palestinian peace process.
Nikki Haley: Western Wall part of Israel, US embassy should be moved to Jerusalem
The US ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said Tuesday that the US embassy should be moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, upholding a campaign promise of US President Donald Trump, and that the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem is part of Israeli territory.
Clashes erupt as Palestinians mark 'Nakba' Day
Palestinians marching to remember the 'catastrophe' of Israel's founding and the dispossession that accompanied the creation of the Jewish state clashed with Israeli forces in the West Bank on Monday, leaving several wounded.
US officials: Trump's intel leak endangered life of spy placed inside ISIS by Israel
US President Donald Trump's alleged intelligence disclosure to Russia has endangered the life of a spy who was placed inside ISIS by Israel, current and former US officials are reported to have affirmed on Wednesday according to ABC News.
Inside the United States
U.S. housing data, political turmoil hit dollar; global stocks flat
The U.S. dollar index touched its lowest level since early November on Tuesday, hurt by weaker-than-expected U.S. housing data and as political turmoil in Washington raised anew concerns about the outlook for passing expected legislation.
Tennessee passes viability test for abortions after 20 weeks
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed a bill Friday that requires abortionists to evaluate unborn babies for their ability to live outside the womb after 20 weeks gestation.
Gallup: Record low 24% believe Bible is literal word of God
Fewer than one in four Americans believe the Bible is 'the actual word of God, and is to be taken literally, word for word' -- a record low in 40 years of surveys conducted by Gallup.
Homeland Security bulletin warns of 'serious' homegrown terror threats
The Department of Homeland Security has renewed a bulletin warning of the 'most serious' environment for homegrown terror threats since the 9/11 attacks.
Christian News
Pastor, Christian Activist Sentenced to Prison in Sudan Are Released
A pastor and another Christian serving a 12-year sentence in Sudan were freed today after they were granted a presidential pardon, sources said.
More than 1,600 Accept Christ in Texas Revival
Christian revival is sweeping across North Central Texas, specifically the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
For Every New Christian in the UK, 26 More Leave the Faith
Christianity may be on the rise across Asia, Africa and South America, but it is sharply declining in the United Kingdom.
Trump 'Goes to Bat' for Imprisoned Pastor Andrew Brunson
The case of Pastor Andrew Brunson, who has been imprisoned in Turkey since October, was brought up not once, not twice, but three times during President Donald Trump's meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Tuesday.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
North Korea's latest missile launch suggests progress toward ICBM: experts
North Korea's successful missile test-launch signals major advances in developing an intercontinental ballistic missile, such as mastery of re-entry technology and better engine performance key to targeting the United States, experts say.
Trump to Sit Down With Turkish President Erdogan Amid Heightened Tensions
President Donald Trump will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington, D.C., for the first time on Tuesday, one week after the White House announced plans to arm Syrian Kurds fighting the Islamic State despite fierce opposition from Ankara.
Sweden gives Bible tests to Christian asylum seekers
Sweden's Asylum Agency has been criticised for testing converted Christian asylum seekers about their knowledge of the religion.
Putin blames US for computer attack that wreaked global havoc
Vladimir Putin has blamed the US for the global cyber attack that has crippled computer systems around the world since Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
White House: Western Wall comments 'unauthorized,' do not represent Trump's stance
The White House on Monday said that comments from a US official who told his Israeli counterparts that the Western Wall is not part of Israel were 'unauthorized' and do not represent the stance of the Trump administration.
Harsh exchange between Trump and Netanyahu teams days ahead of key Israel visit
A dramatic rift was created between Washington and Jerusalem as US President Donald Trump's team as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's team both issued harsh statements on Monday evening less than a week prior to the president's much-expected visit to Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump expands ban on funding abortions overseas
President Trump has moved to broaden a ban on federal dollars going to international groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information, senior administration officials said Monday.
McMaster: WaPo Story About Trump Sharing Classified Materials With Russians is 'False'
White House National Security Adviser H.R McMaster on Monday defended President Donald Trump by pushing back against the Washington Post article that was published hours earlier claiming that Trump had revealed highly classified information to Russian officials last week.
Family's private investigator: There is evidence Seth Rich had contact with WikiLeaks prior to death
It has been almost a year since Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich was murdered in the nation's capital. There have been no solid answers about why he was killed until now.
GOP rolled back 14 of 15 Obama rules using Congressional Review Act
Republicans' test-drive of a little-used regulatory review law is now over and party leaders say it was a smashing success, allowing Congress roll back 14 rules President Obama's team issued at the end of his administration, for a savings of billions of dollars.
Senate group picks up negotiations on repealing Obamacare regulations
More than a dozen Republican senators are shifting gears to figure out how to repeal Obamacare's insurance regulations.
In travel ban case, U.S. judges focus on discrimination, Trump's powers
U.S. appeals court judges on Monday questioned the lawyer defending President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban about whether it discriminates against Muslims and pressed challengers to explain why the court should not defer to Trump's presidential powers to set the policy.
Christian News
You Can Debate Franklin Graham on Martyrs, But Not the World's Persecution Problem
Franklin Graham condemned the 'Christian genocide' that's killing 'over 100,000 a year because of their faith in Christ' at a Washington, D.C., gathering of 600 persecuted believers and their advocates from 130 countries.
China Could Become the Biggest Christian Nation by 2030s
The rapid spread of Christianity in China is well documented, but few would have imagined the communist country might one day become the most populous Christian nation on the planet.
Around the World
North Korea's latest missile launch suggests progress toward ICBM: experts
North Korea's successful missile test-launch signals major advances in developing an intercontinental ballistic missile, such as mastery of re-entry technology and better engine performance key to targeting the United States, experts say.
Trump to Sit Down With Turkish President Erdogan Amid Heightened Tensions
President Donald Trump will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington, D.C., for the first time on Tuesday, one week after the White House announced plans to arm Syrian Kurds fighting the Islamic State despite fierce opposition from Ankara.
Sweden gives Bible tests to Christian asylum seekers
Sweden's Asylum Agency has been criticised for testing converted Christian asylum seekers about their knowledge of the religion.
Putin blames US for computer attack that wreaked global havoc
Vladimir Putin has blamed the US for the global cyber attack that has crippled computer systems around the world since Friday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
White House: Western Wall comments 'unauthorized,' do not represent Trump's stance
The White House on Monday said that comments from a US official who told his Israeli counterparts that the Western Wall is not part of Israel were 'unauthorized' and do not represent the stance of the Trump administration.
Harsh exchange between Trump and Netanyahu teams days ahead of key Israel visit
A dramatic rift was created between Washington and Jerusalem as US President Donald Trump's team as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's team both issued harsh statements on Monday evening less than a week prior to the president's much-expected visit to Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump expands ban on funding abortions overseas
President Trump has moved to broaden a ban on federal dollars going to international groups that perform abortions or provide abortion information, senior administration officials said Monday.
McMaster: WaPo Story About Trump Sharing Classified Materials With Russians is 'False'
White House National Security Adviser H.R McMaster on Monday defended President Donald Trump by pushing back against the Washington Post article that was published hours earlier claiming that Trump had revealed highly classified information to Russian officials last week.
Family's private investigator: There is evidence Seth Rich had contact with WikiLeaks prior to death
It has been almost a year since Democratic National Committee staffer Seth Rich was murdered in the nation's capital. There have been no solid answers about why he was killed until now.
GOP rolled back 14 of 15 Obama rules using Congressional Review Act
Republicans' test-drive of a little-used regulatory review law is now over and party leaders say it was a smashing success, allowing Congress roll back 14 rules President Obama's team issued at the end of his administration, for a savings of billions of dollars.
Senate group picks up negotiations on repealing Obamacare regulations
More than a dozen Republican senators are shifting gears to figure out how to repeal Obamacare's insurance regulations.
In travel ban case, U.S. judges focus on discrimination, Trump's powers
U.S. appeals court judges on Monday questioned the lawyer defending President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban about whether it discriminates against Muslims and pressed challengers to explain why the court should not defer to Trump's presidential powers to set the policy.
Christian News
You Can Debate Franklin Graham on Martyrs, But Not the World's Persecution Problem
Franklin Graham condemned the 'Christian genocide' that's killing 'over 100,000 a year because of their faith in Christ' at a Washington, D.C., gathering of 600 persecuted believers and their advocates from 130 countries.
China Could Become the Biggest Christian Nation by 2030s
The rapid spread of Christianity in China is well documented, but few would have imagined the communist country might one day become the most populous Christian nation on the planet.