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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia NATO War: Moscow Deploys Nuclear Missiles In Europe, Subsonic Weapons At Sea
A top U.S. military official accused Russia of breaking its commitment to a decades-old arms treaty Wednesday by deploying a new land-based, nuclear-capable cruise missile in Europe. The remarks came days after the Russian military announced it was arming its nuclear submarine fleet with new supersonic cruise missiles to modernize its naval forces.
U.S. weighs deploying up to 1,000 'reserve' troops for IS fight
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is weighing a deployment of up to 1,000 American soldiers to Kuwait to serve as a reserve force in the fight against Islamic State as U.S.-backed fighters accelerate the offensive in Syria and Iraq, U.S. officials told Reuters.
ISIS In India: Islamic State Terror Strikes As Father Refuses 'Traitor' Son's Body
The father of a young man suspected of being involved in a train blast allegedly conducted on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, refused Wednesday to accept his son's body in the latest instance of India's struggle to contain jihadist militant activity.
IBM to build quantum computers, selling machines millions of times faster than anything made before
IBM has taken its first step towards selling computers that are millions of times faster than the one you're reading this on.
Iran test-fires missiles, harasses U.S., British ships in Strait of Hormuz
Fast-moving Iranian vessels forced a U.S. Navy surveillance ship to change course in the Strait of Hormuz last week, U.S. officials said.
Iran's leader, military spend billions on terror and weapons, Iranian dissidents report
Iran has spent up to $100 billion the last five years financing operations in Syria that were instrumental in keeping President Bashar Assad in power, according to a new book on the hard-line Islamic theocracy's vast business holdings and wealth.
US general says Russia has deployed banned missile
The U.S. military for the first time is publicly accusing Russia of deploying a land-based cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab League to resist embassies moving to Jerusalem
Arab League foreign ministers adopted a resolution Tuesday against any attempt to move diplomatic missions to Jerusalem, following Donald Trump's presidential campaign pledge to move the American embassy in Israel.
Netanyahu, Trump 'speak at length' about the Iranian threat
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone Monday and discussed the danger posed by Iran.
The Wikileaks CIA Disclosure: A Warning for Israel's Intelligence Agencies
We shouldn't have been surprised this week when tens of thousands of CIA documents were released, revealing the organization's cyber warfare methods and its operations to break into and attack computers and smart phones. Even the fact that a Samsung refrigerator can be used as a listening device that records voices in its vicinity is not new. The Korean company itself issued a warning saying as much to its customers more than a year ago.
Inside the United States
NSA Whistleblower Backs Trump Up on Wiretap Claims
President Donald Trump is 'absolutely right' to claim he was wiretapped and monitored, a former NSA official claimed Monday, adding that the administration risks falling victim to further leaks if it continues to run afoul of the intelligence community.
WikiLeaks' reveal of CIA hacking trove has feds on mole hunt
A day after WikiLeaks released what it alleged to be the 'entire hacking capacity of the CIA,' the focus Wednesday began shifting to just who gave the stunning surveillance information to the anti-secrecy website.
'Day Without a Woman' supporters got $246M from Soros
Billionaire George Soros gave $246 million to groups behind Wednesday's 'Day Without a Woman' protest, according to a report by a conservative think tank.
US Senators Ask FBI, DOJ for any Evidence of Trump Wiretap
Two senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday asked the FBI and Justice Department for any information they have on President Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor Barack Obama ordered wiretaps of him during last year's presidential campaign.
Edward Snowden says WikiLeaks' CIA documents look legit
Documents released by WikiLeaks alleging the CIA's ability to compromise and commandeer the world's most popular electronic devices appear to be authentic examples of its vast but 'reckless' hacking prowess, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden said Tuesday.
Obamacare Repeal Update: Planned Parenthood Defunded Under Republicans' American Healthcare Act
House Republicans unveiled the replace part of their effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, lifting penalties against those who don't buy health insurance, replacing subsidies with tax credits and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Christian News
Egypt Coptic Father and Son Killed in Sinai
The bodies of two murdered Coptic men were found on 22 February in the city of Al-Arish in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, the latest in a series of sectarian killings since 31 January.
Christian groups launch TV series defending Israel
A partnership of Christians groups have collaborated to create a series called 'Why Israel Matters,' which intends to set the record straight on Israel and the Jewish state.
Around the World
Russia NATO War: Moscow Deploys Nuclear Missiles In Europe, Subsonic Weapons At Sea
A top U.S. military official accused Russia of breaking its commitment to a decades-old arms treaty Wednesday by deploying a new land-based, nuclear-capable cruise missile in Europe. The remarks came days after the Russian military announced it was arming its nuclear submarine fleet with new supersonic cruise missiles to modernize its naval forces.
U.S. weighs deploying up to 1,000 'reserve' troops for IS fight
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is weighing a deployment of up to 1,000 American soldiers to Kuwait to serve as a reserve force in the fight against Islamic State as U.S.-backed fighters accelerate the offensive in Syria and Iraq, U.S. officials told Reuters.
ISIS In India: Islamic State Terror Strikes As Father Refuses 'Traitor' Son's Body
The father of a young man suspected of being involved in a train blast allegedly conducted on behalf of the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, refused Wednesday to accept his son's body in the latest instance of India's struggle to contain jihadist militant activity.
IBM to build quantum computers, selling machines millions of times faster than anything made before
IBM has taken its first step towards selling computers that are millions of times faster than the one you're reading this on.
Iran test-fires missiles, harasses U.S., British ships in Strait of Hormuz
Fast-moving Iranian vessels forced a U.S. Navy surveillance ship to change course in the Strait of Hormuz last week, U.S. officials said.
Iran's leader, military spend billions on terror and weapons, Iranian dissidents report
Iran has spent up to $100 billion the last five years financing operations in Syria that were instrumental in keeping President Bashar Assad in power, according to a new book on the hard-line Islamic theocracy's vast business holdings and wealth.
US general says Russia has deployed banned missile
The U.S. military for the first time is publicly accusing Russia of deploying a land-based cruise missile in violation of a Cold War-era nuclear arms treaty.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Arab League to resist embassies moving to Jerusalem
Arab League foreign ministers adopted a resolution Tuesday against any attempt to move diplomatic missions to Jerusalem, following Donald Trump's presidential campaign pledge to move the American embassy in Israel.
Netanyahu, Trump 'speak at length' about the Iranian threat
U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone Monday and discussed the danger posed by Iran.
The Wikileaks CIA Disclosure: A Warning for Israel's Intelligence Agencies
We shouldn't have been surprised this week when tens of thousands of CIA documents were released, revealing the organization's cyber warfare methods and its operations to break into and attack computers and smart phones. Even the fact that a Samsung refrigerator can be used as a listening device that records voices in its vicinity is not new. The Korean company itself issued a warning saying as much to its customers more than a year ago.
Inside the United States
NSA Whistleblower Backs Trump Up on Wiretap Claims
President Donald Trump is 'absolutely right' to claim he was wiretapped and monitored, a former NSA official claimed Monday, adding that the administration risks falling victim to further leaks if it continues to run afoul of the intelligence community.
WikiLeaks' reveal of CIA hacking trove has feds on mole hunt
A day after WikiLeaks released what it alleged to be the 'entire hacking capacity of the CIA,' the focus Wednesday began shifting to just who gave the stunning surveillance information to the anti-secrecy website.
'Day Without a Woman' supporters got $246M from Soros
Billionaire George Soros gave $246 million to groups behind Wednesday's 'Day Without a Woman' protest, according to a report by a conservative think tank.
US Senators Ask FBI, DOJ for any Evidence of Trump Wiretap
Two senior members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday asked the FBI and Justice Department for any information they have on President Donald Trump's claim that his predecessor Barack Obama ordered wiretaps of him during last year's presidential campaign.
Edward Snowden says WikiLeaks' CIA documents look legit
Documents released by WikiLeaks alleging the CIA's ability to compromise and commandeer the world's most popular electronic devices appear to be authentic examples of its vast but 'reckless' hacking prowess, former NSA contractor Edward Snowden said Tuesday.
Obamacare Repeal Update: Planned Parenthood Defunded Under Republicans' American Healthcare Act
House Republicans unveiled the replace part of their effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, lifting penalties against those who don't buy health insurance, replacing subsidies with tax credits and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Christian News
Egypt Coptic Father and Son Killed in Sinai
The bodies of two murdered Coptic men were found on 22 February in the city of Al-Arish in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, the latest in a series of sectarian killings since 31 January.
Christian groups launch TV series defending Israel
A partnership of Christians groups have collaborated to create a series called 'Why Israel Matters,' which intends to set the record straight on Israel and the Jewish state.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. starts deploying anti-missile system in South Korea after defiant North's latest test
The United States started to deploy the first elements of its advanced anti-missile defense system in South Korea on Tuesday after North Korea's test of four ballistic missiles, U.S. Pacific Command said, despite angry opposition from China.
North Korea Says It Was Trying To Hit US Military Bases In Japan With Missiles
The four missiles North Korea launched on Monday were likely practice for targeting U.S. military bases in Japan.
Iran launched 2 ballistic missiles, US officials say
Continuing a pattern of provocative actions, Iran this weekend test-fired a pair of ballistic missiles and sent fast-attack vessels close to a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News.
Herzog heads to Moscow to discuss Syria, Hezbollah
Opposition leader MK Isaac Herzog left Sunday evening for a visit to Russia, in which he planned to address developments in Syria and how to counter Hezbollah's military presence in the war-torn country.
Commission threatens to sue countries that don't take refugees
The EU warned today (8 February) that it will consider punishing member states next month if they fail to share the burden of asylum seekers stranded in Greece and Italy.
Seoul: North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into ocean
North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with three of them landing in Japan's exclusive economic zone, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are an invasion rehearsal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: 80% of security threats against Israel emanate from Iran
Iran is the source of the vast majority of Israel's security concerns, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday at an event commemorating the victims of a 1992 Iranian-sponsored terror attack against Israel in Argentina.
Israel Eyeing Iran's Test of Advanced Russian-Made Missile System
A day after Iran test its S-300 advanced missile defense system, Israel is cautiously monitoring the situation.
Floridian Congressman Touts U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem, Tours Potential Sites
According to Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida)--the chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Security who led a two-day delegation to Israel over the weekend--President Trump is likely to announce in June that the U.S. Embassy in Israel will relocate to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. DeSantis said he expected the move will be announced within months and stressed that it will signal to the world that the U.S. stands by its allies.
Inside the United States
House unveils Obamacare replacement
House Republicans on Monday announced their long-awaited legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare, but they can't say how many people would get or lose coverage compared to the Affordable Care Act.
Obamacare Repeal Update: Planned Parenthood Defunded Under Republicans' American Healthcare Act
House Republicans unveiled the replace part of their effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, lifting penalties against those who don't buy health insurance, replacing subsidies with tax credits and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Gun rights advocates see chance in Congress for concealed carry reciprocity
Gun rights activists, after an early victory getting an Obama-era Social Security rule axed, are now setting more ambitious sights on getting a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to President Trump's desk.
Supreme Court won't say if trans teen can pick bathroom
The Supreme Court is leaving the issue of transgender rights in schools to lower courts for now after backing out of a high-profile case Monday of a Virginia high school student who sued to be able to use the boys' bathroom.
Trump's revised travel ban aims to erase 'Muslim' label
President Trump's revised order Monday to hit the pause button on refugees and visitors from terrorist hotbeds was aimed at erasing the perception that it was a 'Muslim ban,' but a new round of court challenges appeared unavoidable.
House Republican plan would create Obamacare cliff for 2020 presidential election
House Republicans on Monday released their long-awaited healthcare bill, but the plan would only repeal major parts of Obamacare starting in 2020 -- when the political world will be engulfed in the next presidential election.
Christian News
Syrian Muslim Refugees Converting to Christianity After Fleeing War Zone: 'Jesus Saved Us'
Abu Radwan enters a church on the outskirts of Beirut with his wife and two kids. His wife removes the black headscarf covering her hair. It was here, a year and a half ago, that they converted to Christianity.
Around the World
U.S. starts deploying anti-missile system in South Korea after defiant North's latest test
The United States started to deploy the first elements of its advanced anti-missile defense system in South Korea on Tuesday after North Korea's test of four ballistic missiles, U.S. Pacific Command said, despite angry opposition from China.
North Korea Says It Was Trying To Hit US Military Bases In Japan With Missiles
The four missiles North Korea launched on Monday were likely practice for targeting U.S. military bases in Japan.
Iran launched 2 ballistic missiles, US officials say
Continuing a pattern of provocative actions, Iran this weekend test-fired a pair of ballistic missiles and sent fast-attack vessels close to a U.S. Navy ship in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News.
Herzog heads to Moscow to discuss Syria, Hezbollah
Opposition leader MK Isaac Herzog left Sunday evening for a visit to Russia, in which he planned to address developments in Syria and how to counter Hezbollah's military presence in the war-torn country.
Commission threatens to sue countries that don't take refugees
The EU warned today (8 February) that it will consider punishing member states next month if they fail to share the burden of asylum seekers stranded in Greece and Italy.
Seoul: North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into ocean
North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with three of them landing in Japan's exclusive economic zone, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are an invasion rehearsal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: 80% of security threats against Israel emanate from Iran
Iran is the source of the vast majority of Israel's security concerns, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday at an event commemorating the victims of a 1992 Iranian-sponsored terror attack against Israel in Argentina.
Israel Eyeing Iran's Test of Advanced Russian-Made Missile System
A day after Iran test its S-300 advanced missile defense system, Israel is cautiously monitoring the situation.
Floridian Congressman Touts U.S. Embassy Move to Jerusalem, Tours Potential Sites
According to Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-Florida)--the chairman of the House Subcommittee on National Security who led a two-day delegation to Israel over the weekend--President Trump is likely to announce in June that the U.S. Embassy in Israel will relocate to Jerusalem from Tel Aviv. DeSantis said he expected the move will be announced within months and stressed that it will signal to the world that the U.S. stands by its allies.
Inside the United States
House unveils Obamacare replacement
House Republicans on Monday announced their long-awaited legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare, but they can't say how many people would get or lose coverage compared to the Affordable Care Act.
Obamacare Repeal Update: Planned Parenthood Defunded Under Republicans' American Healthcare Act
House Republicans unveiled the replace part of their effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, lifting penalties against those who don't buy health insurance, replacing subsidies with tax credits and defunding Planned Parenthood.
Gun rights advocates see chance in Congress for concealed carry reciprocity
Gun rights activists, after an early victory getting an Obama-era Social Security rule axed, are now setting more ambitious sights on getting a national concealed carry reciprocity bill to President Trump's desk.
Supreme Court won't say if trans teen can pick bathroom
The Supreme Court is leaving the issue of transgender rights in schools to lower courts for now after backing out of a high-profile case Monday of a Virginia high school student who sued to be able to use the boys' bathroom.
Trump's revised travel ban aims to erase 'Muslim' label
President Trump's revised order Monday to hit the pause button on refugees and visitors from terrorist hotbeds was aimed at erasing the perception that it was a 'Muslim ban,' but a new round of court challenges appeared unavoidable.
House Republican plan would create Obamacare cliff for 2020 presidential election
House Republicans on Monday released their long-awaited healthcare bill, but the plan would only repeal major parts of Obamacare starting in 2020 -- when the political world will be engulfed in the next presidential election.
Christian News
Syrian Muslim Refugees Converting to Christianity After Fleeing War Zone: 'Jesus Saved Us'
Abu Radwan enters a church on the outskirts of Beirut with his wife and two kids. His wife removes the black headscarf covering her hair. It was here, a year and a half ago, that they converted to Christianity.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran Preparing For War? Tehran Successfully Tests Russian S-300 Missile System During Drills
Iran's military has reportedly conducted successful tests of Russian purchased S-300 anti-aircraft missile system. The news comes amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, and soon after President Donald Trump's pledge to get tough with Iran.
Seoul: North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into ocean
North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with three of them landing in Japan's exclusive economic zone, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are an invasion rehearsal.
China to increase military spending by 7% in 2017
China says it will increase military spending by about 7% this year, just days after Donald Trump outlined a boost to the US defense budget.
U.S. Navy, Iran ships have close encounter in Middle East
A U.S. Navy surveillance ship had a close encounter with an Iranian navy frigate in the Middle East, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
North Korea Continues To Build Its Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea has aggressively continued its nuclear advancements, which have threatened its neighbors and the West, despite receiving tough sanction from the United Nations. Kim Jong Un's regime's defiant testing of nuclear bombs and ballistic missiles increased last year when the reclusive country launched two nuclear missiles, one in January and the other in September.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Delegation in Israel to Study Relocation of Embassy to Jerusalem
An official United States delegation led by Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is briefly visiting Israel on Saturday and Sunday to study the possibility of relocating the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Hezbollah-linked video threatens attacks on 9 Israeli nuclear, chemical sites
A propaganda video released by an outlet affiliated with the Hezbollah terror group threatens missile strikes on nine highly sensitive chemical and nuclear sites in Israel.
Government approves measure to decriminalize marijuana
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will move forward with marijuana legislation in a 'cautious, controlled manner' as the cabinet approved a blueprint for decriminalization of personal use and possession of the substance.
Netanyahu to Urge Russia to Say 'Nyet' to Iranian Ops Near Israel Border
Israel hopes to reach 'specific understandings' with Russia to prevent Tehran from permanently setting up a base of operations in Syria against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet on Sunday.
The Lebanese Army Will Fight Alongside Hezbollah in a War with Israel
In the past two years, a new challenge has risen on the northern front. Should Israel go to war with Hezbollah, the Lebanese army would fight on the Shi'ite terrorist organization's side, Maariv, the sister publication of The Jerusalem Post, quoted Israeli security officials as saying on Friday.
Inside the United States
Mexico Opens Legal Aid Centers at U.S. Consulates to Defend Migrants
Mexico opened legal aid centers at its 50 consulates across the United States on Saturday to defend its citizens, the Mexican government said, amid worries of a crackdown on illegal immigration under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump Reverses Gun Regulation Implemented on Obama's Last Day
The Trump administration on Thursday reversed a gun regulation that was implemented on the very last day of the Obama administration.
Trump demands Congress probe alleged Obama power abuse
The White House demanded on Sunday that Congress investigate whether former President Barack Obama abused his executive powers in connection with the 2016 presidential election.
Loretta Lynch: Need more marching, blood, death on streets
The Obama administration's former Attorney General Loretta Lynch has made an impassioned video plea for more marching, blood and death on the streets - a video that was later posted on the Facebook page of Senate Democrats as 'words of inspiration.'
In day of pro-Trump rallies, California march turns violent
Supporters of Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters at a rally in the famously left-leaning city of Berkeley, California, on a day of mostly peaceful gatherings in support of the U.S. president across the country.
Treasury Department burning through cash as debt ceiling approaches
The Treasury Department has been rapidly spending its large cash reserves ever since President Trump took office, a move that complies with federal law, but could also make it harder for the government to stay under the debt ceiling once the limit kicks in again later this month.
Trump expected to sign new travel ban into US by early next week
President Trump is expected to sign a revised executive order early next week banning travel from several Middle Eastern and African counties, the president's latest effort to prevent radical Islamic terrorism on U.S. soil.
Christian News
Egypt Is Failing to Protect Christians From Being 'Hunted Down and Murdered,' Human Rights Group Says
Authorities in Egypt must offer 'urgent protection' to Coptic Christians in North Sinai and provide essential services and accommodation to hundreds who are being forced to flee their homes after seven Christians were killed in a series of attacks, the human rights group Amnesty International has said.
Around the World
Iran Preparing For War? Tehran Successfully Tests Russian S-300 Missile System During Drills
Iran's military has reportedly conducted successful tests of Russian purchased S-300 anti-aircraft missile system. The news comes amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington, and soon after President Donald Trump's pledge to get tough with Iran.
Seoul: North Korea fires 4 ballistic missiles into ocean
North Korea on Monday fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles), with three of them landing in Japan's exclusive economic zone, South Korean and Japanese officials said, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are an invasion rehearsal.
China to increase military spending by 7% in 2017
China says it will increase military spending by about 7% this year, just days after Donald Trump outlined a boost to the US defense budget.
U.S. Navy, Iran ships have close encounter in Middle East
A U.S. Navy surveillance ship had a close encounter with an Iranian navy frigate in the Middle East, CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
North Korea Continues To Build Its Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea has aggressively continued its nuclear advancements, which have threatened its neighbors and the West, despite receiving tough sanction from the United Nations. Kim Jong Un's regime's defiant testing of nuclear bombs and ballistic missiles increased last year when the reclusive country launched two nuclear missiles, one in January and the other in September.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
U.S. Delegation in Israel to Study Relocation of Embassy to Jerusalem
An official United States delegation led by Congressman Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is briefly visiting Israel on Saturday and Sunday to study the possibility of relocating the American embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Hezbollah-linked video threatens attacks on 9 Israeli nuclear, chemical sites
A propaganda video released by an outlet affiliated with the Hezbollah terror group threatens missile strikes on nine highly sensitive chemical and nuclear sites in Israel.
Government approves measure to decriminalize marijuana
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel will move forward with marijuana legislation in a 'cautious, controlled manner' as the cabinet approved a blueprint for decriminalization of personal use and possession of the substance.
Netanyahu to Urge Russia to Say 'Nyet' to Iranian Ops Near Israel Border
Israel hopes to reach 'specific understandings' with Russia to prevent Tehran from permanently setting up a base of operations in Syria against Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the cabinet on Sunday.
The Lebanese Army Will Fight Alongside Hezbollah in a War with Israel
In the past two years, a new challenge has risen on the northern front. Should Israel go to war with Hezbollah, the Lebanese army would fight on the Shi'ite terrorist organization's side, Maariv, the sister publication of The Jerusalem Post, quoted Israeli security officials as saying on Friday.
Inside the United States
Mexico Opens Legal Aid Centers at U.S. Consulates to Defend Migrants
Mexico opened legal aid centers at its 50 consulates across the United States on Saturday to defend its citizens, the Mexican government said, amid worries of a crackdown on illegal immigration under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trump Reverses Gun Regulation Implemented on Obama's Last Day
The Trump administration on Thursday reversed a gun regulation that was implemented on the very last day of the Obama administration.
Trump demands Congress probe alleged Obama power abuse
The White House demanded on Sunday that Congress investigate whether former President Barack Obama abused his executive powers in connection with the 2016 presidential election.
Loretta Lynch: Need more marching, blood, death on streets
The Obama administration's former Attorney General Loretta Lynch has made an impassioned video plea for more marching, blood and death on the streets - a video that was later posted on the Facebook page of Senate Democrats as 'words of inspiration.'
In day of pro-Trump rallies, California march turns violent
Supporters of Donald Trump clashed with counter-protesters at a rally in the famously left-leaning city of Berkeley, California, on a day of mostly peaceful gatherings in support of the U.S. president across the country.
Treasury Department burning through cash as debt ceiling approaches
The Treasury Department has been rapidly spending its large cash reserves ever since President Trump took office, a move that complies with federal law, but could also make it harder for the government to stay under the debt ceiling once the limit kicks in again later this month.
Trump expected to sign new travel ban into US by early next week
President Trump is expected to sign a revised executive order early next week banning travel from several Middle Eastern and African counties, the president's latest effort to prevent radical Islamic terrorism on U.S. soil.
Christian News
Egypt Is Failing to Protect Christians From Being 'Hunted Down and Murdered,' Human Rights Group Says
Authorities in Egypt must offer 'urgent protection' to Coptic Christians in North Sinai and provide essential services and accommodation to hundreds who are being forced to flee their homes after seven Christians were killed in a series of attacks, the human rights group Amnesty International has said.