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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran to Spend $8 Billion on Russian Weapons and Warplanes
The Russian-Iranian military alliance continues to grow following the release of billions of dollars to Tehran under the recently implemented nuclear agreement, according to announcements made by both countries.
US stealth fighters fly over South Korea amid standoff with North
Four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters flew over South Korea on Wednesday in a clear show of power against North Korea, a day after South Korea's president warned of the North's collapse amid a festering standoff over its nuclear and missile ambitions.
Obama Under Fire for Lack of Leadership on Syria
The United States is coming under increasingly bitter criticism for its perceived lack of leadership over Syria as the country's brutal civil conflict heads toward new levels of intensity.
Russia, Iran ready to 'reinforce' military cooperation
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow and Tehran were ready to step up their military cooperation after meeting with his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday.
Saudis and Russia agree oil output freeze, Iran still an obstacle
Top oil exporters Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output levels but said the deal was contingent on other producers joining in - a major sticking point with Iran absent from the talks and determined to raise production.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's rash behavior blew operation to sabotage Iran's computers, US officials say
Gen. Michael Hayden, former head of both the CIA and the NSA, claims the goal of a potential Israeli strike on Iran would be to drag the US into war.
Merkel: Germany won't normalize ties with Iran unless it recognizes Israel
Germany will not normalize its relations with Iran unless or until it recognizes Israel, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday.
Israel's Netanyahu pans 'baffling' French peace proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the French initiative to hold an international peace conference is 'baffling' and bound for failure, casting doubt on the first push for peace between Israelis and Palestinians in nearly two years.
Nasrallah threatens to bomb chemical facility, kill thousands of Israelis
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Tuesday insisted that although his group isn't currently seeking war with Israel, it could defeat the Jewish state in a future conflict by targeting Haifa's ammonia storage tanks, resulting in massive fatalities.
Hezbollah's Nasrallah outraged by Sunni states' warming Israel ties
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah spoke out on Tuesday against Israel's warming ties to Sunni Arab states in the region, and boasted that Hezbollah and Lebanon have nothing to fear from a future conflict with Israel.
Inside the United States
Obama could use recess appointment to bypass Congress, install justice
The window is still open on President Obama's option of replacing the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia with a recess appointment, although the White House says the president won't pursue such an antagonistic course.
GOP showing signs of backing down from vow to block Obama SCOTUS pick
Cracks were emerging Tuesday in congressional Republicans' position of blocking automatically any candidate nominated by President Obama to fill the Supreme Court seat of the late Antonin Scalia.
Fed's Kashkari Floats Breaking Up Big Banks to Avert Meltdown
The former U.S. Treasury official who led the 2008 bailout program for the nation's biggest banks says in his new role at the Federal Reserve that Congress and regulators should consider breaking them up to protect the financial system from another crisis.
Christian News
On Morning of Pope's Arrival, Christian Church Set Ablaze in Chiapas, Mexico
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that in the early morning hours of February 15, the day Pope Francis arrived in the state of Chiapas, a minority Christian church located in Zincacantan, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, was set ablaze, leaving hundreds without a place of worship. Although too early to definitively report on the identity of the perpetrators, the state government has been notified of the crime.
California Pastor Murdered in Apartment, Son is Primary Suspect
Beloved California pastor Bishop Teman L. Bostic Sr. was stabbed to death Friday morning. Police arrested his 21-year old son Isaiah Bostic in connection with the murder.
Around the World
Iran to Spend $8 Billion on Russian Weapons and Warplanes
The Russian-Iranian military alliance continues to grow following the release of billions of dollars to Tehran under the recently implemented nuclear agreement, according to announcements made by both countries.
US stealth fighters fly over South Korea amid standoff with North
Four U.S. F-22 stealth fighters flew over South Korea on Wednesday in a clear show of power against North Korea, a day after South Korea's president warned of the North's collapse amid a festering standoff over its nuclear and missile ambitions.
Obama Under Fire for Lack of Leadership on Syria
The United States is coming under increasingly bitter criticism for its perceived lack of leadership over Syria as the country's brutal civil conflict heads toward new levels of intensity.
Russia, Iran ready to 'reinforce' military cooperation
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow and Tehran were ready to step up their military cooperation after meeting with his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday.
Saudis and Russia agree oil output freeze, Iran still an obstacle
Top oil exporters Russia and Saudi Arabia agreed on Tuesday to freeze output levels but said the deal was contingent on other producers joining in - a major sticking point with Iran absent from the talks and determined to raise production.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's rash behavior blew operation to sabotage Iran's computers, US officials say
Gen. Michael Hayden, former head of both the CIA and the NSA, claims the goal of a potential Israeli strike on Iran would be to drag the US into war.
Merkel: Germany won't normalize ties with Iran unless it recognizes Israel
Germany will not normalize its relations with Iran unless or until it recognizes Israel, Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday.
Israel's Netanyahu pans 'baffling' French peace proposal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that the French initiative to hold an international peace conference is 'baffling' and bound for failure, casting doubt on the first push for peace between Israelis and Palestinians in nearly two years.
Nasrallah threatens to bomb chemical facility, kill thousands of Israelis
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Tuesday insisted that although his group isn't currently seeking war with Israel, it could defeat the Jewish state in a future conflict by targeting Haifa's ammonia storage tanks, resulting in massive fatalities.
Hezbollah's Nasrallah outraged by Sunni states' warming Israel ties
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah spoke out on Tuesday against Israel's warming ties to Sunni Arab states in the region, and boasted that Hezbollah and Lebanon have nothing to fear from a future conflict with Israel.
Inside the United States
Obama could use recess appointment to bypass Congress, install justice
The window is still open on President Obama's option of replacing the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia with a recess appointment, although the White House says the president won't pursue such an antagonistic course.
GOP showing signs of backing down from vow to block Obama SCOTUS pick
Cracks were emerging Tuesday in congressional Republicans' position of blocking automatically any candidate nominated by President Obama to fill the Supreme Court seat of the late Antonin Scalia.
Fed's Kashkari Floats Breaking Up Big Banks to Avert Meltdown
The former U.S. Treasury official who led the 2008 bailout program for the nation's biggest banks says in his new role at the Federal Reserve that Congress and regulators should consider breaking them up to protect the financial system from another crisis.
Christian News
On Morning of Pope's Arrival, Christian Church Set Ablaze in Chiapas, Mexico
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that in the early morning hours of February 15, the day Pope Francis arrived in the state of Chiapas, a minority Christian church located in Zincacantan, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, was set ablaze, leaving hundreds without a place of worship. Although too early to definitively report on the identity of the perpetrators, the state government has been notified of the crime.
California Pastor Murdered in Apartment, Son is Primary Suspect
Beloved California pastor Bishop Teman L. Bostic Sr. was stabbed to death Friday morning. Police arrested his 21-year old son Isaiah Bostic in connection with the murder.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia to Deliver S-300 Missile Systems to Iran in 'Nearest Time'
Russian will start the delivery of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran in 'the nearest time', RIA news agency quoted Russia's Foreign Ministry as saying on Monday.
Doctors Without Borders Clinic Destroyed in Russian Airstrike
A Russian airstrike destroyed a makeshift clinic in Syria supported by an international aid group, according to activists and officials.
Obama hosts Southeast Asian leaders in first summit to promote economic ties
The US president has opened a two-day informal summit in California with leaders from various Southeast Asian countries. It is the first such meeting ever to be held on American soil.
Tests show 'IS' used mustard gas in Iraq
There is evidence that mustard gas was used in Iraq last year, says the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It is the first known use of chemical weapons in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
'Mini World War' Rages Around Aleppo
Forces from all over the world are gathering for a miniature world war for control of the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, and even though world powers have negotiated for a pause to be implemented this week, the conflict is still growing, according to reports from Turkey.
Advanced 3D Printer Shows Potential for New Tissues, Organs
A new type of 3D printer may be capable of making muscle, bone and other types of tissue that are good enough for implanting in humans, scientists report.
China New Credit Surges to Record on Seasonal Lending Binge
China's broadest measure of new credit surged to a record as a seasonal lending binge coincided with a recovery in property prices, and as companies paid back foreign currency loans amid yuan weakness.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Shin Bet: 228 terror attacks since October; nearly half of assailants 20 and under
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on Monday released statistics on the more than four-month long wave of terrorism that has been plaguing Israel.
Supreme Court upholds demolition of terrorists' homes
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by the families of two Palestinian terrorists against the demolition of their homes by Israel.
Inside the United States
Obama directs staff to work on Scalia replacement
President Obama has directed his staff to start selecting a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the White House said Monday.
Apparent tornadoes hit Florida, Mississippi as snow moves into Northeast
Suspected tornadoes touched along Florida's Panhandle and in Mississippi on Monday, destroying up to 10 homes, and sending fire crews out to investigate reports of residents trapped under rubble.
Top Senate Democrat slams proposed Obama cuts to counterterror programs
Sen. Charles Schumer is slamming a White House proposal that would reduce funding for counterterrorism programs across the country by nearly $300 million.
U.S. Politics
Trump Threatens 3rd Party Run, Birther Suit Over Cruz 'Lies'
Donald Trump said Monday he will launch a third-party run for the White House and file a birther lawsuit against Ted Cruz if the Texas senator doesn't remove 'false ads and retract his lies.'
After debate, Trump still tops SC GOP presidential race
Donald Trump still is leading the S.C. Republican presidential race after the weekend's explosive GOP debate in Greenville. But the race for second place in Saturday's primary appears to be narrowing. Behind Trump, who has 35 percent support in a new poll, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas are tied for second place -- at 18 percent each, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released exclusively Monday to The State.
George W. Bush offers tough Trump takedown in campaign debut
George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his folksy touch, the former president unleashed a tough takedown Monday of the billionaire businessman who has upended a Republican Party his family has long led.
Christian News
African churches could face 'consequences' for supporting criminalisation of homosexuality
Churches in countries such as Uganda and Nigeria who support the criminalisation of homosexuality could face 'consequences' of their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury warned today.
Christian Woman Kidnapped, Raped by Muslim Captor Escapes
A Christian mother of three who was aducted, raped, and forced to marry a Muslim man has escaped and reunited with her family.
Church Play Depicts Jesus as Transgender Woman
A play peformed in a Manchestor, England, church portraying Jesus as a transgender woman has outraged critics who say the performance was a sacriligious effort to promote homosexuality.
Palestinians renovate church at Jesus' birthplace
After two years of painstaking work, experts have completed the initial phase of a delicate restoration project at the Church of the Nativity, giving a much-needed face-lift to one of Christianity's holiest sites.
Around the World
Russia to Deliver S-300 Missile Systems to Iran in 'Nearest Time'
Russian will start the delivery of S-300 air defense missile systems to Iran in 'the nearest time', RIA news agency quoted Russia's Foreign Ministry as saying on Monday.
Doctors Without Borders Clinic Destroyed in Russian Airstrike
A Russian airstrike destroyed a makeshift clinic in Syria supported by an international aid group, according to activists and officials.
Obama hosts Southeast Asian leaders in first summit to promote economic ties
The US president has opened a two-day informal summit in California with leaders from various Southeast Asian countries. It is the first such meeting ever to be held on American soil.
Tests show 'IS' used mustard gas in Iraq
There is evidence that mustard gas was used in Iraq last year, says the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). It is the first known use of chemical weapons in Iraq since the fall of Saddam Hussein.
'Mini World War' Rages Around Aleppo
Forces from all over the world are gathering for a miniature world war for control of the northern Syrian province of Aleppo, and even though world powers have negotiated for a pause to be implemented this week, the conflict is still growing, according to reports from Turkey.
Advanced 3D Printer Shows Potential for New Tissues, Organs
A new type of 3D printer may be capable of making muscle, bone and other types of tissue that are good enough for implanting in humans, scientists report.
China New Credit Surges to Record on Seasonal Lending Binge
China's broadest measure of new credit surged to a record as a seasonal lending binge coincided with a recovery in property prices, and as companies paid back foreign currency loans amid yuan weakness.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Shin Bet: 228 terror attacks since October; nearly half of assailants 20 and under
The Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) on Monday released statistics on the more than four-month long wave of terrorism that has been plaguing Israel.
Supreme Court upholds demolition of terrorists' homes
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by the families of two Palestinian terrorists against the demolition of their homes by Israel.
Inside the United States
Obama directs staff to work on Scalia replacement
President Obama has directed his staff to start selecting a replacement for the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the White House said Monday.
Apparent tornadoes hit Florida, Mississippi as snow moves into Northeast
Suspected tornadoes touched along Florida's Panhandle and in Mississippi on Monday, destroying up to 10 homes, and sending fire crews out to investigate reports of residents trapped under rubble.
Top Senate Democrat slams proposed Obama cuts to counterterror programs
Sen. Charles Schumer is slamming a White House proposal that would reduce funding for counterterrorism programs across the country by nearly $300 million.
U.S. Politics
Trump Threatens 3rd Party Run, Birther Suit Over Cruz 'Lies'
Donald Trump said Monday he will launch a third-party run for the White House and file a birther lawsuit against Ted Cruz if the Texas senator doesn't remove 'false ads and retract his lies.'
After debate, Trump still tops SC GOP presidential race
Donald Trump still is leading the S.C. Republican presidential race after the weekend's explosive GOP debate in Greenville. But the race for second place in Saturday's primary appears to be narrowing. Behind Trump, who has 35 percent support in a new poll, U.S. Sens. Marco Rubio of Florida and Ted Cruz of Texas are tied for second place -- at 18 percent each, according to a Public Policy Polling survey released exclusively Monday to The State.
George W. Bush offers tough Trump takedown in campaign debut
George W. Bush never mentioned Donald Trump. But with his folksy touch, the former president unleashed a tough takedown Monday of the billionaire businessman who has upended a Republican Party his family has long led.
Christian News
African churches could face 'consequences' for supporting criminalisation of homosexuality
Churches in countries such as Uganda and Nigeria who support the criminalisation of homosexuality could face 'consequences' of their own, the Archbishop of Canterbury warned today.
Christian Woman Kidnapped, Raped by Muslim Captor Escapes
A Christian mother of three who was aducted, raped, and forced to marry a Muslim man has escaped and reunited with her family.
Church Play Depicts Jesus as Transgender Woman
A play peformed in a Manchestor, England, church portraying Jesus as a transgender woman has outraged critics who say the performance was a sacriligious effort to promote homosexuality.
Palestinians renovate church at Jesus' birthplace
After two years of painstaking work, experts have completed the initial phase of a delicate restoration project at the Church of the Nativity, giving a much-needed face-lift to one of Christianity's holiest sites.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. Allies Now Fighting CIA-Backed Rebels
Iraqi militias who once fought ISIS with U.S. help are now working with Russian and Iranian forces to crush American-backed rebels in the strategic Syrian city of Aleppo, two defense officials have told The Daily Beast.
$1 billion dollar drug bust in Australia
Australian police have seized $1 billion Australian dollars' worth of the drug 'ice' from a shipment of silicon bra inserts and art supplies, the country's federal police said, worth approximately US$700 million.
Syria cease-fire would help Assad, allies secure control of Aleppo
Syria's largest city has become the biggest prize for embattled President Bashar Assad and his Iranian and Russian backers, as the Obama administration pushes to implement a cease-fire that would effectively consolidate their gains around the onetime moderate opposition stronghold of Aleppo.
U.S., Latin America declare war on mosquito that carries Zika virus
They bite during the day and find humans tastier than the rest of the animal kingdom -- and that's exactly what makes the Aedes mosquito so dangerous.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Defense chief raps West over missteps in Iran, Syria
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Sunday said Sunni Arab states are 'frustrated and furious' at the West for a 'lack of support' in dealing with Iran, and joined widespread criticism of the Western approach to Syria.
Border Police kill two armed terrorists at Damascus Gate
Police killed two Palestinian terrorists late Sunday night who opened fire on them by the Damascus Gate near the Old City in Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies at age 79
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died Saturday after a day of quail hunting at a luxury resort in West Texas.
Scalia's death ignites election-year fight over Supreme Court vacancy
Congressional bigwigs and the presidential field brushed aside their condolences Sunday and girded for an election-year fight over how and when to replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the colorful conservative justice who died over the weekend.
U.S. Politics
GOP candidates wake up, reload, resume attacks started in SC debate
Republican presidential candidates on Sunday put the final stamp on the arguments made in the previous night’s rancorous, 'demolition derby' style debate that included accusations of lying and heated exchanges over 9/11, Supreme Court nominations and immigration.
Republican debate draws 13.5 million viewers for CBS: network
Saturday night's Republican debate on CBS was the most-watched of any in 2016, drawing 13.5 million viewers, the network said on Sunday.
New Clinton emails contain three 'secret' messages
The latest batch of emails from former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email server include three messages labeled 'secret,' and 81 marked 'confidential.'
Cruz and Trump Argue Over Conservative Credentials, Integrity
Republican presidential candidates Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas.) and Donald Trump accused each other of dishonesty and deception during Thursday night's GOP debate.
Around the World
U.S. Allies Now Fighting CIA-Backed Rebels
Iraqi militias who once fought ISIS with U.S. help are now working with Russian and Iranian forces to crush American-backed rebels in the strategic Syrian city of Aleppo, two defense officials have told The Daily Beast.
$1 billion dollar drug bust in Australia
Australian police have seized $1 billion Australian dollars' worth of the drug 'ice' from a shipment of silicon bra inserts and art supplies, the country's federal police said, worth approximately US$700 million.
Syria cease-fire would help Assad, allies secure control of Aleppo
Syria's largest city has become the biggest prize for embattled President Bashar Assad and his Iranian and Russian backers, as the Obama administration pushes to implement a cease-fire that would effectively consolidate their gains around the onetime moderate opposition stronghold of Aleppo.
U.S., Latin America declare war on mosquito that carries Zika virus
They bite during the day and find humans tastier than the rest of the animal kingdom -- and that's exactly what makes the Aedes mosquito so dangerous.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Defense chief raps West over missteps in Iran, Syria
Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon on Sunday said Sunni Arab states are 'frustrated and furious' at the West for a 'lack of support' in dealing with Iran, and joined widespread criticism of the Western approach to Syria.
Border Police kill two armed terrorists at Damascus Gate
Police killed two Palestinian terrorists late Sunday night who opened fire on them by the Damascus Gate near the Old City in Jerusalem.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia dies at age 79
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died Saturday after a day of quail hunting at a luxury resort in West Texas.
Scalia's death ignites election-year fight over Supreme Court vacancy
Congressional bigwigs and the presidential field brushed aside their condolences Sunday and girded for an election-year fight over how and when to replace Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the colorful conservative justice who died over the weekend.
U.S. Politics
GOP candidates wake up, reload, resume attacks started in SC debate
Republican presidential candidates on Sunday put the final stamp on the arguments made in the previous night’s rancorous, 'demolition derby' style debate that included accusations of lying and heated exchanges over 9/11, Supreme Court nominations and immigration.
Republican debate draws 13.5 million viewers for CBS: network
Saturday night's Republican debate on CBS was the most-watched of any in 2016, drawing 13.5 million viewers, the network said on Sunday.
New Clinton emails contain three 'secret' messages
The latest batch of emails from former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's private email server include three messages labeled 'secret,' and 81 marked 'confidential.'
Cruz and Trump Argue Over Conservative Credentials, Integrity
Republican presidential candidates Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas.) and Donald Trump accused each other of dishonesty and deception during Thursday night's GOP debate.