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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Israel claims Syria used chemical weapons during cease-fire
Israel on Tuesday accused Syrian government forces of using chemical weapons against civilians since the start of a cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia aimed at ending the bloody conflict.
Magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck Wednesday off the coast of Indonesia, another major tremor in an area known for those -- though, thankfully, this one didn't immediately appear to cause widespread death or destruction.
Syria: Russian bombing ahead of peace talks prepares for future fighting
Despite the fragile cessation of hostilities over much of Syria, a steady barrage of Russian air strikes is still aimed at moderate and U.S.-supported rebel forces, further complicating desperately strained humanitarian relief efforts and preparing the way for a renewed offensive by the dictatorial regime of Bashar al-Assad, say experts keeping tabs on the air assault.
'Allah ordered me' to kill child: Beheading nanny appears smiling in court
The nanny accused of beheading a four-year-old girl in Moscow and waving her severed head outside a Metro station told journalists before a court hearing that 'Allah ordered' her to murder the child.
Mosul dam engineers warn it could fail at any time, killing 1m people
Iraqi engineers involved in building the Mosul dam 30 years ago have warned that the risk of its imminent collapse and the consequent death toll could be even worse than reported.
Car bombing against Syrian rebels in southern province Quneitra kills 18: monitor
Eighteen fighters were killed in a car bomb blast that hit a Syrian insurgent group in the southern province of Quneitra on Wednesday, monitors reported, and a rebel source said the attack was likely carried out by hardline Islamists.
Al Qaida leader bin Laden left $29 million inheritance for jihad
Al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden outlined in letters and other documents how at least $29 million of his funds and possessions should be apportioned after his death, requesting that most of it be used to continue global jihad.
U.S. Cyber Command launches hacking offensive against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday declared a cyberwar against the Islamic State and its savvy techies, as analysts say the U.S. likely is trying to shut down the terrorist group's encrypted messaging applications and hacking operations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Delivery of Advanced Missile Defense System Jointly Developed With US Begins
The United States and Israel announced that delivery of the David’s Sling missile defense system to the Israel Air Force (IAF) has begun, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Tuesday.
Two Israeli soldiers injured in West Bank stabbing attack
Two Israeli soldiers were injured in a stabbing attack near Nablus in the northern West Bank on Wednesday evening.
Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope on Tuesday that a French initiative to hold an international Middle East peace conference could lead to a solution like breakthrough talks on Iran's nuclear deal.
Haniyeh: Nothing can stop the 'intifada'
Hamas's leader in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh on Friday welcomed the upcoming release of terror suspect Mohammed al-Qiq, hours after Israel agreed to release him following a 94-day hunger strike.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court divided in high-stakes Texas abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared closely divided as it considered its first major abortion case in nearly a decade, with pivotal Justice Anthony Kennedy giving little indication how he would rule in a challenge to a Texas law imposing strict regulations on clinics and abortion doctors.
Police appeal to lawmakers for future options on arming drones
The drone discussion has been buzzing around the state Capitol for hearings this week.
U.S. oil production at 43-year high
The U.S. pumped an average of 9.43 million barrels per day last year, according to new government figures. That's the highest level since 1972 and represents an impressive growth of 89% since 2008.
Food Stamp Users Near Record High Despite Low Unemployment Rate
Despite the unemployment rate being at an eight-year low (4.9 percent as of January 2016), the number of people on food stamps remains near an all-time high which was 47,636,000 in 2013.
Top border chief to agents who object to Obama amnesty: 'Look for another job'
The man who oversees the U.S. Border Patrol said Tuesday that if agents have a problem with President Obama's deportation amnesty, they should quit.
US cannot make Apple provide iPhone data, NY judge says
The U.S. Justice Department cannot force Apple to provide the FBI with access to a locked iPhone data in a Brooklyn drug case, a federal judge in New York ruled Monday.
U.S. Politics
Trump, Clinton rack up Super Tuesday wins; Cruz, Rubio, Sanders in pursuit
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton racked up a string of Super Tuesday primary victories, pulling well ahead of their rivals in the race for delegates - though their closest competitors, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Bernie Sanders, notched enough wins or close seconds to keep the race alive.
DeLay: Trump 'could do great damage' to GOP
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, warned that a Donald Trump presidency is a threat to the Republican Party that could tear it to shreds.
How to stop Trump? GOP leaders search for a way
Gripped by chaos and dismay, Republican leaders searched on Wednesday for a last-chance option to derail Donald Trump's momentum fueled by seven commanding Super Tuesday victories.
Trump: We Are Going To Be A Unified, Much Bigger Party And We're Going To Win In November
Donald Trump holds a press conference instead of a victory speech following Super Tuesday several wins in the Republican presidential primary race. Trump said the party has become more inclusive, dynamic and diverse since his entrance into the race. The Republican frontrunner said he will unify the party and lead it to victory in November.
Trump drives Republican turnout to record, Democrats lack enthusiasm
Republicans continued to shatter turnout records in their presidential primaries and caucuses Tuesday, while Democrats lagged behind in what analysts said was a clear indication of an enthusiasm gap heading into the general election.
Christian News
Cameroon: Christians suffer daily attacks
Since 2016, Boko Haram's attacks against Christians in the northern region of Cameroon have sharply increased.
Pakistan: Christian forced to become 'sweeper'
This month a committee was formed in Faisalabad, Pakistan, to investigate any possible discrimination after a Christian was told that he could not work as the school's waterman because of his faith.
Around the World
Israel claims Syria used chemical weapons during cease-fire
Israel on Tuesday accused Syrian government forces of using chemical weapons against civilians since the start of a cease-fire brokered by the U.S. and Russia aimed at ending the bloody conflict.
Magnitude-7.8 earthquake strikes off Indonesia
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck Wednesday off the coast of Indonesia, another major tremor in an area known for those -- though, thankfully, this one didn't immediately appear to cause widespread death or destruction.
Syria: Russian bombing ahead of peace talks prepares for future fighting
Despite the fragile cessation of hostilities over much of Syria, a steady barrage of Russian air strikes is still aimed at moderate and U.S.-supported rebel forces, further complicating desperately strained humanitarian relief efforts and preparing the way for a renewed offensive by the dictatorial regime of Bashar al-Assad, say experts keeping tabs on the air assault.
'Allah ordered me' to kill child: Beheading nanny appears smiling in court
The nanny accused of beheading a four-year-old girl in Moscow and waving her severed head outside a Metro station told journalists before a court hearing that 'Allah ordered' her to murder the child.
Mosul dam engineers warn it could fail at any time, killing 1m people
Iraqi engineers involved in building the Mosul dam 30 years ago have warned that the risk of its imminent collapse and the consequent death toll could be even worse than reported.
Car bombing against Syrian rebels in southern province Quneitra kills 18: monitor
Eighteen fighters were killed in a car bomb blast that hit a Syrian insurgent group in the southern province of Quneitra on Wednesday, monitors reported, and a rebel source said the attack was likely carried out by hardline Islamists.
Al Qaida leader bin Laden left $29 million inheritance for jihad
Al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden outlined in letters and other documents how at least $29 million of his funds and possessions should be apportioned after his death, requesting that most of it be used to continue global jihad.
U.S. Cyber Command launches hacking offensive against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday declared a cyberwar against the Islamic State and its savvy techies, as analysts say the U.S. likely is trying to shut down the terrorist group's encrypted messaging applications and hacking operations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Delivery of Advanced Missile Defense System Jointly Developed With US Begins
The United States and Israel announced that delivery of the David’s Sling missile defense system to the Israel Air Force (IAF) has begun, the Hebrew news site Walla reported on Tuesday.
Two Israeli soldiers injured in West Bank stabbing attack
Two Israeli soldiers were injured in a stabbing attack near Nablus in the northern West Bank on Wednesday evening.
Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope on Tuesday that a French initiative to hold an international Middle East peace conference could lead to a solution like breakthrough talks on Iran's nuclear deal.
Haniyeh: Nothing can stop the 'intifada'
Hamas's leader in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh on Friday welcomed the upcoming release of terror suspect Mohammed al-Qiq, hours after Israel agreed to release him following a 94-day hunger strike.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court divided in high-stakes Texas abortion case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared closely divided as it considered its first major abortion case in nearly a decade, with pivotal Justice Anthony Kennedy giving little indication how he would rule in a challenge to a Texas law imposing strict regulations on clinics and abortion doctors.
Police appeal to lawmakers for future options on arming drones
The drone discussion has been buzzing around the state Capitol for hearings this week.
U.S. oil production at 43-year high
The U.S. pumped an average of 9.43 million barrels per day last year, according to new government figures. That's the highest level since 1972 and represents an impressive growth of 89% since 2008.
Food Stamp Users Near Record High Despite Low Unemployment Rate
Despite the unemployment rate being at an eight-year low (4.9 percent as of January 2016), the number of people on food stamps remains near an all-time high which was 47,636,000 in 2013.
Top border chief to agents who object to Obama amnesty: 'Look for another job'
The man who oversees the U.S. Border Patrol said Tuesday that if agents have a problem with President Obama's deportation amnesty, they should quit.
US cannot make Apple provide iPhone data, NY judge says
The U.S. Justice Department cannot force Apple to provide the FBI with access to a locked iPhone data in a Brooklyn drug case, a federal judge in New York ruled Monday.
U.S. Politics
Trump, Clinton rack up Super Tuesday wins; Cruz, Rubio, Sanders in pursuit
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton racked up a string of Super Tuesday primary victories, pulling well ahead of their rivals in the race for delegates - though their closest competitors, Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio and Bernie Sanders, notched enough wins or close seconds to keep the race alive.
DeLay: Trump 'could do great damage' to GOP
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, warned that a Donald Trump presidency is a threat to the Republican Party that could tear it to shreds.
How to stop Trump? GOP leaders search for a way
Gripped by chaos and dismay, Republican leaders searched on Wednesday for a last-chance option to derail Donald Trump's momentum fueled by seven commanding Super Tuesday victories.
Trump: We Are Going To Be A Unified, Much Bigger Party And We're Going To Win In November
Donald Trump holds a press conference instead of a victory speech following Super Tuesday several wins in the Republican presidential primary race. Trump said the party has become more inclusive, dynamic and diverse since his entrance into the race. The Republican frontrunner said he will unify the party and lead it to victory in November.
Trump drives Republican turnout to record, Democrats lack enthusiasm
Republicans continued to shatter turnout records in their presidential primaries and caucuses Tuesday, while Democrats lagged behind in what analysts said was a clear indication of an enthusiasm gap heading into the general election.
Christian News
Cameroon: Christians suffer daily attacks
Since 2016, Boko Haram's attacks against Christians in the northern region of Cameroon have sharply increased.
Pakistan: Christian forced to become 'sweeper'
This month a committee was formed in Faisalabad, Pakistan, to investigate any possible discrimination after a Christian was told that he could not work as the school's waterman because of his faith.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Army's Delta Force begins to target ISIS in Iraq
The U.S. Army's elite Delta Force operations to target, capture or kill top ISIS operatives have begun in Iraq, after several weeks of covert preparation, an administration official with direct knowledge of the force's activities told CNN.
U.S. Cyber Command launches hacking offensive against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday declared a cyberwar against the Islamic State and its savvy techies, as analysts say the U.S. likely is trying to shut down the terrorist group's encrypted messaging applications and hacking operations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Haniyeh: Nothing can stop the 'intifada'
Hamas's leader in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh on Friday welcomed the upcoming release of terror suspect Mohammed al-Qiq, hours after Israel agreed to release him following a 94-day hunger strike.
Inside the United States
Official: 8 of 11 Remaining Obamacare Co-Ops on the Brink
An official with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told lawmakers last week that eight of the 11 remaining Obamacare co-ops have been selected for 'corrective action plans' and 'enhanced oversight.'
US cannot make Apple provide iPhone data, NY judge says
The U.S. Justice Department cannot force Apple to provide the FBI with access to a locked iPhone data in a Brooklyn drug case, a federal judge in New York ruled Monday.
Justice Clarence Thomas Asks Questions in Court, 1st Time in 10 Years
Justice Clarence Thomas stunned lawyers, reporters and others at the Supreme Court on Monday when he posed questions during an oral argument for the first time in 10 years.
Poll: Only 15 percent say they have benefited from ObamaCare
Just 15 percent of people say they have personally benefited from ObamaCare, although more than one-third believe it has helped the people of their state, according to a poll released Monday.
U.S. Politics
At least 2,079 Clinton emails contain classified material
At least 2,079 emails that Hillary Clinton sent or received contained classified material, according to the State Department’s final update from its review of more than 30,000 emails. The State Department released a new batch of 3,871 pages of Clinton’s emails Monday evening in response to a court order. Of those, 261 contain classified information.
Republicans badly split as Trump, Clinton seek Tuesday wins
On the eve of Tuesday's crucial multi-state primaries, a sharp new divide erupted between Republicans who pledge to fall in line behind Donald Trump if he wins their party's nomination and others who insist they can never back the bombastic billionaire.
State Dept. to withhold two new Clinton emails
State Department officials will withhold two emails from the batch of Hillary Clinton's private records set for release Monday but none because they contain 'top secret' material, spokesman John Kirby said.
Christian News
Ted Cruz to Evangelicals: Upcoming Election More Important Than Ever
Texas Senator Ted Cruz said the upcoming presidential election is now more important than ever when it comes to defending the Bill of Rights.
Around the World
Army's Delta Force begins to target ISIS in Iraq
The U.S. Army's elite Delta Force operations to target, capture or kill top ISIS operatives have begun in Iraq, after several weeks of covert preparation, an administration official with direct knowledge of the force's activities told CNN.
U.S. Cyber Command launches hacking offensive against Islamic State
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday declared a cyberwar against the Islamic State and its savvy techies, as analysts say the U.S. likely is trying to shut down the terrorist group's encrypted messaging applications and hacking operations.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Haniyeh: Nothing can stop the 'intifada'
Hamas's leader in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh on Friday welcomed the upcoming release of terror suspect Mohammed al-Qiq, hours after Israel agreed to release him following a 94-day hunger strike.
Inside the United States
Official: 8 of 11 Remaining Obamacare Co-Ops on the Brink
An official with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services told lawmakers last week that eight of the 11 remaining Obamacare co-ops have been selected for 'corrective action plans' and 'enhanced oversight.'
US cannot make Apple provide iPhone data, NY judge says
The U.S. Justice Department cannot force Apple to provide the FBI with access to a locked iPhone data in a Brooklyn drug case, a federal judge in New York ruled Monday.
Justice Clarence Thomas Asks Questions in Court, 1st Time in 10 Years
Justice Clarence Thomas stunned lawyers, reporters and others at the Supreme Court on Monday when he posed questions during an oral argument for the first time in 10 years.
Poll: Only 15 percent say they have benefited from ObamaCare
Just 15 percent of people say they have personally benefited from ObamaCare, although more than one-third believe it has helped the people of their state, according to a poll released Monday.
U.S. Politics
At least 2,079 Clinton emails contain classified material
At least 2,079 emails that Hillary Clinton sent or received contained classified material, according to the State Department’s final update from its review of more than 30,000 emails. The State Department released a new batch of 3,871 pages of Clinton’s emails Monday evening in response to a court order. Of those, 261 contain classified information.
Republicans badly split as Trump, Clinton seek Tuesday wins
On the eve of Tuesday's crucial multi-state primaries, a sharp new divide erupted between Republicans who pledge to fall in line behind Donald Trump if he wins their party's nomination and others who insist they can never back the bombastic billionaire.
State Dept. to withhold two new Clinton emails
State Department officials will withhold two emails from the batch of Hillary Clinton's private records set for release Monday but none because they contain 'top secret' material, spokesman John Kirby said.
Christian News
Ted Cruz to Evangelicals: Upcoming Election More Important Than Ever
Texas Senator Ted Cruz said the upcoming presidential election is now more important than ever when it comes to defending the Bill of Rights.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia using Syrian civil war as testing ground for new weapons
Russia has been using the Syrian civil war to test some of its new weapons, as the West accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of indiscriminate aerial bombardments that have killed many civilians.
Iran said withdrawing all its fighting forces from Syria
Iran is withdrawing all of its 2,500-strong fighting force from Syria, Israeli television reported Sunday night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Syria truce must guarantee security for Israel
Two days into a shaky ceasefire in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that while Israel was glad about the prospect of an end to hostilities there, any long-term solution had to provide security for the Jewish state as well.
PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists
The Palestinian Authority on Sunday said direct financial assistance by Iran to the families of Palestinian terrorists and attackers killed in a five-month wave of violence would be unacceptable, and called for such funding to be directed through a PA.
Inside the United States
U.S. Has Record 10th Straight Year Without 3% Growth in GDP
The United States has now gone a record 10 straight years without 3 percent growth in real Gross Domestic Product, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Ohio School Districts Suspend Student Bible Clubs Amid Complaints by Nation's Largest Atheist Group
Bible study clubs at two schools in Ohio have been suspended following a complaint made by a Wisconsin-based atheist group.
Dementia cure may be just five years away, says world expert
A cure for dementia could be found within five years, the leader of the global council on the disease has said.
U.S. Politics
Trump's dominance leaves GOP establishment banking on brokered convention
With a few big-name GOP regulars, from moderate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to conservative stalwart Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, now endorsing the agile Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman continues to flummox his party's lumbering establishment.
In major blow to Ted Cruz, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama endorses Donald Trump for GOP nomination
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), whose hard-line conservative stances on immigration and trade have made him a favorite of the party's base, endorsed Donald Trump's White House bid during a joint appearance here in his home state Sunday.
Hillary's email account an open secret in Washington long before scandal broke
Hundreds of people -- from White House officials and titans of the mainstream media to senators, Supreme Court justices and many of her top colleagues at the State Department -- could have known about Hillary Clinton's secret email account, if only they'd cared to look closely enough.
State Department Turns Over 1,600 Newly-Discovered Clinton Documents to Benghazi Committee
The State Department turned over 1,600 pages of previously undisclosed documents related to Hillary Clinton and Libya to the House Benghazi committee on Friday, a month after it revealed the existence of the documents in an unrelated court case.
Christian News
Mexico: Utilities restored to evangelicals
Twenty-seven evangelical Protestant families in Chiapas state, Mexico, will finally have their access to water and electricity returned after local authorities had agreed two years ago to respect their minority religious freedoms in the village of Union Juarez, Trinitaria Municipality.
Persecution in India gets congressional response
A bipartisan congressional letter was sent last week to Prime Minister Modi requesting that he strongly condemn the persecution of India's religious minorities and to uphold the rule of law.
China pastor who resisted cross removals jailed for corruption
A Christian pastor in China who refused to remove a cross from his church's roof has been jailed for 14 years for corruption and inciting people to disturb social order, reports say.
Ohio Pastor Shot & Killed During Sunday Service
An Ohio pastor with deep roots in the Dayton community was shot and killed at his church, and police have taken his brother into custody for the slaying.
Around the World
Russia using Syrian civil war as testing ground for new weapons
Russia has been using the Syrian civil war to test some of its new weapons, as the West accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of indiscriminate aerial bombardments that have killed many civilians.
Iran said withdrawing all its fighting forces from Syria
Iran is withdrawing all of its 2,500-strong fighting force from Syria, Israeli television reported Sunday night.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Syria truce must guarantee security for Israel
Two days into a shaky ceasefire in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that while Israel was glad about the prospect of an end to hostilities there, any long-term solution had to provide security for the Jewish state as well.
PA demands control over Iran cash handouts to terrorists
The Palestinian Authority on Sunday said direct financial assistance by Iran to the families of Palestinian terrorists and attackers killed in a five-month wave of violence would be unacceptable, and called for such funding to be directed through a PA.
Inside the United States
U.S. Has Record 10th Straight Year Without 3% Growth in GDP
The United States has now gone a record 10 straight years without 3 percent growth in real Gross Domestic Product, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Ohio School Districts Suspend Student Bible Clubs Amid Complaints by Nation's Largest Atheist Group
Bible study clubs at two schools in Ohio have been suspended following a complaint made by a Wisconsin-based atheist group.
Dementia cure may be just five years away, says world expert
A cure for dementia could be found within five years, the leader of the global council on the disease has said.
U.S. Politics
Trump's dominance leaves GOP establishment banking on brokered convention
With a few big-name GOP regulars, from moderate New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to conservative stalwart Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama, now endorsing the agile Donald Trump, the billionaire businessman continues to flummox his party's lumbering establishment.
In major blow to Ted Cruz, Sen. Jeff Sessions of Alabama endorses Donald Trump for GOP nomination
Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), whose hard-line conservative stances on immigration and trade have made him a favorite of the party's base, endorsed Donald Trump's White House bid during a joint appearance here in his home state Sunday.
Hillary's email account an open secret in Washington long before scandal broke
Hundreds of people -- from White House officials and titans of the mainstream media to senators, Supreme Court justices and many of her top colleagues at the State Department -- could have known about Hillary Clinton's secret email account, if only they'd cared to look closely enough.
State Department Turns Over 1,600 Newly-Discovered Clinton Documents to Benghazi Committee
The State Department turned over 1,600 pages of previously undisclosed documents related to Hillary Clinton and Libya to the House Benghazi committee on Friday, a month after it revealed the existence of the documents in an unrelated court case.
Christian News
Mexico: Utilities restored to evangelicals
Twenty-seven evangelical Protestant families in Chiapas state, Mexico, will finally have their access to water and electricity returned after local authorities had agreed two years ago to respect their minority religious freedoms in the village of Union Juarez, Trinitaria Municipality.
Persecution in India gets congressional response
A bipartisan congressional letter was sent last week to Prime Minister Modi requesting that he strongly condemn the persecution of India's religious minorities and to uphold the rule of law.
China pastor who resisted cross removals jailed for corruption
A Christian pastor in China who refused to remove a cross from his church's roof has been jailed for 14 years for corruption and inciting people to disturb social order, reports say.
Ohio Pastor Shot & Killed During Sunday Service
An Ohio pastor with deep roots in the Dayton community was shot and killed at his church, and police have taken his brother into custody for the slaying.