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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Syrian army on verge of major victory in Aleppo
The Syrian army and its allies made key gains in the embattled city of Aleppo late on Tuesday. President Bashar al-Assad's forces pushed into rebel-held areas of the Old City, essentially driving opposition forces out of their last urban stronghold.
At least 54 killed in Indonesia earthquake
A strong undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Aceh province early Wednesday, killing at least 54 people.
Could the European Union fall apart?
It has been a dreadful year for the European Union. It has just got a lot worse. Next year could transform a looming existential threat into a terminal reality. The end of a joint 60-year project to transform the politics of an entire continent is now a distinct possibility.
Iran's new theme park for children provides uniforms, war games against U.S., Israel
Roller coasters are for the offspring of the 'Great Satan'. Iran's Islamic Republic prefers its kids instead to be 'revolutionaries' who, as early as 8-years-old, are aware of the nation's enemies and how to fight them.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli map reveals thousands of Hezbollah positions along border
The Israeli military on Tuesday posted a map of southern Lebanon to Twitter, on which it marked Hezbollah positions, infrastructure and armaments along a section of the Israeli border.
Israel blamed for strikes on Hezbollah sites near Damascus
Hezbollah sites near the Syrian capital, Damascus, were targeted Tuesday night by airstrikes, killing and injuring a number of fighters in the Shiite militia group, according to Syrian news reports.
Obama: Diplomacy that produced Iran deal needed for Mideast peace
US President Barack Obama touted the effectiveness of the nuclear deal with Iran Tuesday in his final address on national security, and said such feats of diplomacy could be a model by which to achieve Mideast peace.
Comptroller report says Israel has failed to prepare for rocket threat
Israel faces major deficiencies in its preparations for protection against rocket and missile threats posed by Hamas and Hezbollah, State Comptroller Yosef Shapira said in a report released on Tuesday.
Biblical sheep in Israel for first time in millennia
The sheep have landed. After three years of high-level negotiations between the Israeli and Canadian governments, 119 heritage sheep, which trace their lineage back 5,000 years to the Middle East, began arriving in Israel on November 30. It is the first time that the breed, called Jacob's sheep, has been represented in Israel since biblical times.
Netanyahu: Submarines needed to ensure Israel can destroy those threatening it
Israel's military must be strong enough to be able to annihilate anyone who threatens to annihilate the Jewish state, and for that reason is arming itself with weapons such as the F-35 stealth fighters and submarines, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Trump Mulls Releasing 'Hidden' Details of Iranian Nuclear Deal
President-elect Donald Trump may release details of the Iranian nuclear deal the Obama administration kept hidden from the public, The Daily Beast reported on Monday.
Trump introduces Mattis as defense secretary nominee at N.C. victory rally
President-elect Donald Trump brought his victory tour to North Carolina Tuesday night, introducing his nominee for Secretary of Defense not far from the country's biggest military base, Fort Bragg.
Japanese tech billionaire Masayoshi Son meets Trump, pledges $50 billion for US
Japanese tech billionaire Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday in New York that he would invest $50 billion in new startups in the United States, and create 50,000 new jobs.
Michigan court shoots down recount request, but it's not over yet
The Michigan Court of Appeals ordered the state's Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday to 'reject the Nov. 30, 2016 petition of former presidential candidate Jill Stein that precipitated the current recount process.' At about the same time, a higher court seemed to be saying, let the recounts roll.
Obama, who illegally invaded Libya, lectures Congress on constitutional war powers
President Obama, who invaded Libya in 2011 without even asking for congressional approval, took the occasion on Tuesday -- in his final 45 days in office -- to lecture Washington about constitutional and democratic conduct of war.
Christian News
Christians Win Nepal's First Anti-Evangelism Case
A court in Nepal has dropped a case against eight Christians, the first religious freedom dispute since the country's new constitution was implemented last year.
Around the World
Syrian army on verge of major victory in Aleppo
The Syrian army and its allies made key gains in the embattled city of Aleppo late on Tuesday. President Bashar al-Assad's forces pushed into rebel-held areas of the Old City, essentially driving opposition forces out of their last urban stronghold.
At least 54 killed in Indonesia earthquake
A strong undersea earthquake rocked Indonesia’s Aceh province early Wednesday, killing at least 54 people.
Could the European Union fall apart?
It has been a dreadful year for the European Union. It has just got a lot worse. Next year could transform a looming existential threat into a terminal reality. The end of a joint 60-year project to transform the politics of an entire continent is now a distinct possibility.
Iran's new theme park for children provides uniforms, war games against U.S., Israel
Roller coasters are for the offspring of the 'Great Satan'. Iran's Islamic Republic prefers its kids instead to be 'revolutionaries' who, as early as 8-years-old, are aware of the nation's enemies and how to fight them.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli map reveals thousands of Hezbollah positions along border
The Israeli military on Tuesday posted a map of southern Lebanon to Twitter, on which it marked Hezbollah positions, infrastructure and armaments along a section of the Israeli border.
Israel blamed for strikes on Hezbollah sites near Damascus
Hezbollah sites near the Syrian capital, Damascus, were targeted Tuesday night by airstrikes, killing and injuring a number of fighters in the Shiite militia group, according to Syrian news reports.
Obama: Diplomacy that produced Iran deal needed for Mideast peace
US President Barack Obama touted the effectiveness of the nuclear deal with Iran Tuesday in his final address on national security, and said such feats of diplomacy could be a model by which to achieve Mideast peace.
Comptroller report says Israel has failed to prepare for rocket threat
Israel faces major deficiencies in its preparations for protection against rocket and missile threats posed by Hamas and Hezbollah, State Comptroller Yosef Shapira said in a report released on Tuesday.
Biblical sheep in Israel for first time in millennia
The sheep have landed. After three years of high-level negotiations between the Israeli and Canadian governments, 119 heritage sheep, which trace their lineage back 5,000 years to the Middle East, began arriving in Israel on November 30. It is the first time that the breed, called Jacob's sheep, has been represented in Israel since biblical times.
Netanyahu: Submarines needed to ensure Israel can destroy those threatening it
Israel's military must be strong enough to be able to annihilate anyone who threatens to annihilate the Jewish state, and for that reason is arming itself with weapons such as the F-35 stealth fighters and submarines, the prime minister said on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Trump Mulls Releasing 'Hidden' Details of Iranian Nuclear Deal
President-elect Donald Trump may release details of the Iranian nuclear deal the Obama administration kept hidden from the public, The Daily Beast reported on Monday.
Trump introduces Mattis as defense secretary nominee at N.C. victory rally
President-elect Donald Trump brought his victory tour to North Carolina Tuesday night, introducing his nominee for Secretary of Defense not far from the country's biggest military base, Fort Bragg.
Japanese tech billionaire Masayoshi Son meets Trump, pledges $50 billion for US
Japanese tech billionaire Masayoshi Son said on Tuesday in New York that he would invest $50 billion in new startups in the United States, and create 50,000 new jobs.
Michigan court shoots down recount request, but it's not over yet
The Michigan Court of Appeals ordered the state's Board of State Canvassers on Tuesday to 'reject the Nov. 30, 2016 petition of former presidential candidate Jill Stein that precipitated the current recount process.' At about the same time, a higher court seemed to be saying, let the recounts roll.
Obama, who illegally invaded Libya, lectures Congress on constitutional war powers
President Obama, who invaded Libya in 2011 without even asking for congressional approval, took the occasion on Tuesday -- in his final 45 days in office -- to lecture Washington about constitutional and democratic conduct of war.
Christian News
Christians Win Nepal's First Anti-Evangelism Case
A court in Nepal has dropped a case against eight Christians, the first religious freedom dispute since the country's new constitution was implemented last year.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Brexit deal possible by October 2018 - European Commission negotiator
A final deal on Britain's exit from the EU could be reached by October 2018, the European Commission's chief negotiator says.
Russia says to start talks with U.S. on Aleppo rebel withdrawal
The Russian government said on Monday it would start talks with Washington on a rebel withdrawal from Aleppo this week as Russian-backed Syrian forces fought to seize more territory from rebels who are struggling to avoid a major defeat.
Aleppo's fall won't end Syrian war, EU's foreign policy chief says
Russia said on Saturday it was ready for talks with the United States about a withdrawal of all Syrian rebels from eastern Aleppo, where advances by the Russian-backed Syrian army and its allies threaten to deal a crushing blow to the revolt seeking to end Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, but European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is convinced Aleppo's fall would not end the civil war that has been ravaging Syria for nearly six years.
Web giants to cooperate on removal of extremist content
Web giants YouTube , Facebook , Twitter and Microsoft will step up efforts to remove extremist content from their websites by creating a common database.
Trump Call Sets Off War of Words With China
President-elect Donald Trump set off a war of words with China less than two months before taking office as Chinese state media on Monday warned of future Beijing action in anticipation of tougher U.S. policies.
Report: Saudi court sentences 15 people to death for spying for Iran
A Saudi court on Tuesday sentenced 15 people to death for spying for Iran, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported.
Pentagon says Russia 'No. 1 threat' as Putin presides over frenzied defense spending
Pentagon officials at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, this weekend all seemed to have one nation on their mind: Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tel Aviv topples golden Netanyahu statue
The Tel Aviv Municipality on Tuesday pulled down a four and a half meter tall gilded statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which had appeared in Rabin Square earlier in the day.
US defense chief to visit Israel next week to welcome F-35 stealth jets
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will be in Israel next week as part of a two-week long trip to meet with important regional partners around the globe.
Palestinians slam outpost bill, demand US recognize Palestine
The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on the US administration to officially recognize the state of Palestine and support a UN resolution against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, in response to Israel's preliminary approval Monday night of a bill that would legalize outposts.
Inside the United States
Trump's favorability surges one month after election
President-elect Trump's favorability rating has increased significantly since his victory last month, and most voters now believe the incoming Republican president will deliver on his promises to reform healthcare and other issues, a new poll shows.
LA's Red Line rail system threat reported to FBI from officials in unidentified foreign country
Law enforcement officials alerted the public to the threat at the news conference, saying it had been passed on to the FBI by authorities in another country, where the threat had originated.
Trump, ex-Vice President Gore meet to talk climate policy
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice in the fight against climate change, and Donald Trump, who at one point called it a hoax, met on Monday in what Gore called a 'productive' session.
Dow notches new record closing high as Street shrugs off Italian referendum
U.S. equities closed higher on Monday, unfazed by a key vote in Italy which led to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's resignation, as financials, technology and consumer discretionary stocks rose around 1 percent.
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Drawn Up for Next Congress
The new Congress is still weeks away from being sworn in, but one Republican congressman has already written a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to submit to it.
Christian News
Christians Look to Revive ISIS-Ravaged Town: 'They Can't Defeat God'
On August 6, 2014, nearly 60,000 people fled the Christian town of Qaraqosh just hours before ISIS overran the area. A few weeks ago, the Kurdish military liberated the city, uncovering a trail of destruction and devastation left behind by the occupiers.
Three Men Imprisoned for Christ in Iran Miraculously Set Free
Three Christians who spent months in one of the worst prisons in the world are now free.
Around the World
Brexit deal possible by October 2018 - European Commission negotiator
A final deal on Britain's exit from the EU could be reached by October 2018, the European Commission's chief negotiator says.
Russia says to start talks with U.S. on Aleppo rebel withdrawal
The Russian government said on Monday it would start talks with Washington on a rebel withdrawal from Aleppo this week as Russian-backed Syrian forces fought to seize more territory from rebels who are struggling to avoid a major defeat.
Aleppo's fall won't end Syrian war, EU's foreign policy chief says
Russia said on Saturday it was ready for talks with the United States about a withdrawal of all Syrian rebels from eastern Aleppo, where advances by the Russian-backed Syrian army and its allies threaten to deal a crushing blow to the revolt seeking to end Syrian President Bashar Assad's regime, but European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini is convinced Aleppo's fall would not end the civil war that has been ravaging Syria for nearly six years.
Web giants to cooperate on removal of extremist content
Web giants YouTube , Facebook , Twitter and Microsoft will step up efforts to remove extremist content from their websites by creating a common database.
Trump Call Sets Off War of Words With China
President-elect Donald Trump set off a war of words with China less than two months before taking office as Chinese state media on Monday warned of future Beijing action in anticipation of tougher U.S. policies.
Report: Saudi court sentences 15 people to death for spying for Iran
A Saudi court on Tuesday sentenced 15 people to death for spying for Iran, Saudi-owned al-Arabiya television reported.
Pentagon says Russia 'No. 1 threat' as Putin presides over frenzied defense spending
Pentagon officials at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, this weekend all seemed to have one nation on their mind: Russia.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tel Aviv topples golden Netanyahu statue
The Tel Aviv Municipality on Tuesday pulled down a four and a half meter tall gilded statue of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which had appeared in Rabin Square earlier in the day.
US defense chief to visit Israel next week to welcome F-35 stealth jets
US Secretary of Defense Ash Carter will be in Israel next week as part of a two-week long trip to meet with important regional partners around the globe.
Palestinians slam outpost bill, demand US recognize Palestine
The Palestinian Authority Foreign Ministry on Tuesday called on the US administration to officially recognize the state of Palestine and support a UN resolution against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, in response to Israel's preliminary approval Monday night of a bill that would legalize outposts.
Inside the United States
Trump's favorability surges one month after election
President-elect Trump's favorability rating has increased significantly since his victory last month, and most voters now believe the incoming Republican president will deliver on his promises to reform healthcare and other issues, a new poll shows.
LA's Red Line rail system threat reported to FBI from officials in unidentified foreign country
Law enforcement officials alerted the public to the threat at the news conference, saying it had been passed on to the FBI by authorities in another country, where the threat had originated.
Trump, ex-Vice President Gore meet to talk climate policy
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, a leading voice in the fight against climate change, and Donald Trump, who at one point called it a hoax, met on Monday in what Gore called a 'productive' session.
Dow notches new record closing high as Street shrugs off Italian referendum
U.S. equities closed higher on Monday, unfazed by a key vote in Italy which led to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's resignation, as financials, technology and consumer discretionary stocks rose around 1 percent.
National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill Drawn Up for Next Congress
The new Congress is still weeks away from being sworn in, but one Republican congressman has already written a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to submit to it.
Christian News
Christians Look to Revive ISIS-Ravaged Town: 'They Can't Defeat God'
On August 6, 2014, nearly 60,000 people fled the Christian town of Qaraqosh just hours before ISIS overran the area. A few weeks ago, the Kurdish military liberated the city, uncovering a trail of destruction and devastation left behind by the occupiers.
Three Men Imprisoned for Christ in Iran Miraculously Set Free
Three Christians who spent months in one of the worst prisons in the world are now free.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian Su-33 Jet Crash: Aircraft Crashes In Mediterranean While Landing On Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier
The Russian Navy's jet Su-33 Flanker crashed Saturday in the Mediterranean while attempting to land on Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The incident comes just weeks after Russia lost an MiG-29.
Iran says US threatens nuclear deal, warns of 'strong reaction'
A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a 'firm and strong reaction' if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.
Austria Election: Voters Reject Anti-Immigration, Anti-Islam Candidate
Austrian voters Sunday rejected far-right leader Norbert Hofer of the anti-immigration Freedom Party, electing environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen as president, projections indicated.
Russian security service reportedly kills head of regional ISIS branch
The head of a Russian Islamic State branch was reportedly killed early on Sunday as part of a raid, according to the Russian FSB security service.
Lloyd's of London warns of devastating $2.6 trillion solar storm
In 1859, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm blasted the Earth with charged particles, causing spectacular patterns in the sky and auroras visible as far south as the Caribbean. Telegraphs, the closest thing to modern technology at the time, shorted out, causing fires. The occurrence was known as the Carrington Event.
Renzi facing exit as polls point to Italy referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi's time as Italy's prime minister appeared to be over Sunday as exit polls indicated voters had overwhelmingly rejected constitutional reform proposals on which he had staked his future.
Cashless Economy Still a Fantasy for Indians Snubbed by Banks
After first selling India's cash ban as a strike against corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pushed a tantalizing side benefit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Calls On Israel To Leave Golan, Israel Prepares Fight At UNSC
The UN General Assembly adopted six resolutions on the situation of the Palestinians on Wednesday, including a demand for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu to discuss West's 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss the West's 'bad' nuclear deal with Iran with Donald Trump after the president-elect enters the White House.
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
After four years as secretary of state that featured 375 public conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 40 in-person visits, John Kerry appeared frustrated Sunday that more than 130 hours of conversation have failed to slow Israel's settlement construction in the West Bank.
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
A startling video which has been shared over 140,000 times on Facebook reveals without a doubt the hand of God protecting Israel against her enemies.
Inside the United States
US health care tab hits $3.2 Trillion; fastest growth in 8 years
The nation's health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Obama's law and by costly prescription drugs, the government said Friday.
Obama administration fails to check immigrants against FBI databases, approves citizenship
Some 175 immigrants were approved for citizenship even though their names weren't properly run through the FBI's name-check databases, potentially missing red flags that may have disqualified them from naturalization, the Obama administration admitted this weekend.
Trump to Choose Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Donald Trump is expected to nominate retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson to serve as his secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect's transition team said Monday.
Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
Nearly 600 patients who received dental care at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs medical center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C and now face an anxious wait to find out if they were infected.
Christian News
Philippines churches could cancel services over terrorism threat
A Filipino cardinal has condemned as 'terrorism' a bomb explosion outside a Catholic church in the southern Philippines as clergy in the capital warned they could cancel Masses because of the heightened threat of attacks.
Around the World
Russian Su-33 Jet Crash: Aircraft Crashes In Mediterranean While Landing On Kuznetsov Aircraft Carrier
The Russian Navy's jet Su-33 Flanker crashed Saturday in the Mediterranean while attempting to land on Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. The incident comes just weeks after Russia lost an MiG-29.
Iran says US threatens nuclear deal, warns of 'strong reaction'
A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a 'firm and strong reaction' if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.
Austria Election: Voters Reject Anti-Immigration, Anti-Islam Candidate
Austrian voters Sunday rejected far-right leader Norbert Hofer of the anti-immigration Freedom Party, electing environmentalist Alexander Van der Bellen as president, projections indicated.
Russian security service reportedly kills head of regional ISIS branch
The head of a Russian Islamic State branch was reportedly killed early on Sunday as part of a raid, according to the Russian FSB security service.
Lloyd's of London warns of devastating $2.6 trillion solar storm
In 1859, a powerful geomagnetic solar storm blasted the Earth with charged particles, causing spectacular patterns in the sky and auroras visible as far south as the Caribbean. Telegraphs, the closest thing to modern technology at the time, shorted out, causing fires. The occurrence was known as the Carrington Event.
Renzi facing exit as polls point to Italy referendum defeat
Matteo Renzi's time as Italy's prime minister appeared to be over Sunday as exit polls indicated voters had overwhelmingly rejected constitutional reform proposals on which he had staked his future.
Cashless Economy Still a Fantasy for Indians Snubbed by Banks
After first selling India's cash ban as a strike against corruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has since pushed a tantalizing side benefit.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Calls On Israel To Leave Golan, Israel Prepares Fight At UNSC
The UN General Assembly adopted six resolutions on the situation of the Palestinians on Wednesday, including a demand for Israel to withdraw from the Golan Heights.
Netanyahu to discuss West's 'bad' Iran nuclear deal with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss the West's 'bad' nuclear deal with Iran with Donald Trump after the president-elect enters the White House.
Kerry: 'Israel heading to a place of danger' over settlements
After four years as secretary of state that featured 375 public conversations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 40 in-person visits, John Kerry appeared frustrated Sunday that more than 130 hours of conversation have failed to slow Israel's settlement construction in the West Bank.
Biblical Pillar of Cloud Protects Israel From ISIS Over Golan Heights
A startling video which has been shared over 140,000 times on Facebook reveals without a doubt the hand of God protecting Israel against her enemies.
Inside the United States
US health care tab hits $3.2 Trillion; fastest growth in 8 years
The nation's health care tab grew at the fastest rate in eight years in 2015, driven by the coverage expansion in President Barack Obama's law and by costly prescription drugs, the government said Friday.
Obama administration fails to check immigrants against FBI databases, approves citizenship
Some 175 immigrants were approved for citizenship even though their names weren't properly run through the FBI's name-check databases, potentially missing red flags that may have disqualified them from naturalization, the Obama administration admitted this weekend.
Trump to Choose Dr. Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
Donald Trump is expected to nominate retired neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson to serve as his secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect's transition team said Monday.
Hundreds of VA dental patients possibly exposed to HIV, hepatitis
Nearly 600 patients who received dental care at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs medical center may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B and C and now face an anxious wait to find out if they were infected.
Christian News
Philippines churches could cancel services over terrorism threat
A Filipino cardinal has condemned as 'terrorism' a bomb explosion outside a Catholic church in the southern Philippines as clergy in the capital warned they could cancel Masses because of the heightened threat of attacks.