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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.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia warns of 'new world war' starting in Syria
Russia warned of "a new world war" starting in Syria on Thursday after a dramatic day in which Gulf states threatened to send in ground forces.
Russia proposes March 1 ceasefire in Syria; US wants it now
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials said Wednesday, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups.
The world can't afford another financial crash – it could destroy capitalism as we know it
They bounce back after terrorist attacks, pick themselves up after earthquakes and cope with pandemics such as Zika. They can even handle years of economic uncertainty, stagnant wages and sky-high unemployment. But no developed nation today could possibly tolerate another wholesale banking crisis and proper, blood and guts recession.
CIA director says IS group has used, can make chem weapons
CIA director John Brennan has said that Islamic State fighters have used chemical weapons and have the capability to make small quantities of chlorine and mustard gas, CBS News reported.
Iran Mocks Capture of U.S. Sailors at Islamic Revolution Parade
Participants in a rally celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution recreated scenes of Iran's capture of 10 U.S. sailors last month.
New Video From Iranian State TV Appears to Show US Sailor Crying While Detained
New video broadcast on Iranian state TV today appears to show a U.S. sailor crying while briefly detained by Iran in early-January. He was one of 10 U.S. sailors aboard two small Navy vessels that strayed into Iranian waters in the Persian Gulf.
Gold surges to one-year high on fears of financial uncertainty
Gold surged nearly 4 percent on Thursday to its highest in a year as fears about financial instability, a lower dollar and U.S. Treasury yields persuaded investors to seek refuge in the precious metal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
White House Rejects New Trade Bill Because It Is Too Pro-Israel
The White House has announced its partial opposition to a new bipartisan trade bill because of a portion of the legislation that would strengthen the U.S.-Israel economic relationship, according to a statement issued late Thursday.
Netanyahu: Situation not ripe for two-state solution
Israel has no choice in the current political reality but to continue its control of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday, asserting that the Palestinians have yet to meet the basic requirements outlined by the government for a final peace agreement between the two nations.
'Unique' Israeli bandage: The more you bleed, the quicker it works
A new Israeli-developed bandage aims to save lives in cases of severe bleedings, where conventional treatment procedures could fail to stop a deadly hemorrhage.
Israel says 'always watching' Iran's missile developments following announcement of missile upgrade
Israel did not respond on Wednesday to Iran's announcement it will unveil an upgrade this year of its Emad ballistic missile whose 1,700 km range puts Israel in its reach.
Emerging split within Hamas' military wing following member's execution
A split began to emerge in the ranks of Hamas' military wing in recent days after the group executed one of its own members, signaling growing tensions between the organization's local leadership in Gaza and its leadership abroad.
Inside the United States
FBI moves to end 40-day Oregon standoff
An occupy movement of ranchers and concerned citizens of an Oregon wildlife refuge may be coming to a close after a 40-day holdout.
Congress likely to give final OK to local Internet tax ban
State and local governments would be permanently barred from taxing access to the Internet under a bipartisan compromise that Congress is a step away from sending to President Barack Obama.
State Dept to release 550 Clinton emails over Presidents' Day weekend
The State Department will release 550 emails from Hillary Clinton's private server this weekend after pressure from a federal judge who earlier this week appeared visibly annoyed at its delayed efforts.
Supreme Court halts key Obama climate rule
The Supreme Court has put a stop to President Obama's plans to curb carbon emission while 29 states challenge the law in a lower court.
U.S. Politics
Clinton and Sanders Battle in Debate over Healthcare, Wall St Ties
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battled over healthcare and Wall Street in a debate on Thursday, with Clinton accusing Sanders of misleading Americans on his healthcare plan and making promises 'that cannot be kept.'
Kasich plans to sign Ohio bill slashing grants to Planned Parenthood
The Ohio legislature moved Wednesday to cut off $1.3 million in public health grants to Planned Parenthood in a closely watched vote that could have repercussions for the surging presidential campaign of Gov. John Kasich (R).
Republican Elites Land in South Carolina With No Plan to Stop Trump
Republican elites are 0-for-2 in presidential nominating contests this year, a rare and panic-inducing outcome for the party's leadership. Yet their preferred candidates continue to fight each other, and have begun the march to the next battlefield in South Carolina without a plan to stop Donald Trump.
Christian News
Iran-Backed Militias Lead Attacks on Christians in Baghdad
Radical militias with Iranian support are reportedly attacking Christian communities in Iraq, seizing property and sites of cultural interest.
Pope unleashes 'super confessors' to tackle special sins
Dubbed 'super confessors', for one year only they can absolve sins usually only pardoned by the pope himself.
Christians, Gays, Women Fleeing Asylum Centres Due To Persecution By Muslim Men
Christians, homosexuals and women are fleeing asylum centres in Germany in ever growing numbers due to acts of violence, intolerance and crime perpetrated by Muslim men.
Christians Now a Minority in UK, Top Clerics Say
Practicing Christians in the United Kingdom have now become a minority, just like the persecuted Roman Catholics after the reformation, according to two top clerics.
Around the World
Russia warns of 'new world war' starting in Syria
Russia warned of "a new world war" starting in Syria on Thursday after a dramatic day in which Gulf states threatened to send in ground forces.
Russia proposes March 1 ceasefire in Syria; US wants it now
Russia has proposed a March 1 ceasefire in Syria, U.S. officials said Wednesday, but Washington believes Moscow is giving itself and the Syrian government three weeks to try to crush moderate rebel groups.
The world can't afford another financial crash – it could destroy capitalism as we know it
They bounce back after terrorist attacks, pick themselves up after earthquakes and cope with pandemics such as Zika. They can even handle years of economic uncertainty, stagnant wages and sky-high unemployment. But no developed nation today could possibly tolerate another wholesale banking crisis and proper, blood and guts recession.
CIA director says IS group has used, can make chem weapons
CIA director John Brennan has said that Islamic State fighters have used chemical weapons and have the capability to make small quantities of chlorine and mustard gas, CBS News reported.
Iran Mocks Capture of U.S. Sailors at Islamic Revolution Parade
Participants in a rally celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution recreated scenes of Iran's capture of 10 U.S. sailors last month.
New Video From Iranian State TV Appears to Show US Sailor Crying While Detained
New video broadcast on Iranian state TV today appears to show a U.S. sailor crying while briefly detained by Iran in early-January. He was one of 10 U.S. sailors aboard two small Navy vessels that strayed into Iranian waters in the Persian Gulf.
Gold surges to one-year high on fears of financial uncertainty
Gold surged nearly 4 percent on Thursday to its highest in a year as fears about financial instability, a lower dollar and U.S. Treasury yields persuaded investors to seek refuge in the precious metal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
White House Rejects New Trade Bill Because It Is Too Pro-Israel
The White House has announced its partial opposition to a new bipartisan trade bill because of a portion of the legislation that would strengthen the U.S.-Israel economic relationship, according to a statement issued late Thursday.
Netanyahu: Situation not ripe for two-state solution
Israel has no choice in the current political reality but to continue its control of the West Bank, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday, asserting that the Palestinians have yet to meet the basic requirements outlined by the government for a final peace agreement between the two nations.
'Unique' Israeli bandage: The more you bleed, the quicker it works
A new Israeli-developed bandage aims to save lives in cases of severe bleedings, where conventional treatment procedures could fail to stop a deadly hemorrhage.
Israel says 'always watching' Iran's missile developments following announcement of missile upgrade
Israel did not respond on Wednesday to Iran's announcement it will unveil an upgrade this year of its Emad ballistic missile whose 1,700 km range puts Israel in its reach.
Emerging split within Hamas' military wing following member's execution
A split began to emerge in the ranks of Hamas' military wing in recent days after the group executed one of its own members, signaling growing tensions between the organization's local leadership in Gaza and its leadership abroad.
Inside the United States
FBI moves to end 40-day Oregon standoff
An occupy movement of ranchers and concerned citizens of an Oregon wildlife refuge may be coming to a close after a 40-day holdout.
Congress likely to give final OK to local Internet tax ban
State and local governments would be permanently barred from taxing access to the Internet under a bipartisan compromise that Congress is a step away from sending to President Barack Obama.
State Dept to release 550 Clinton emails over Presidents' Day weekend
The State Department will release 550 emails from Hillary Clinton's private server this weekend after pressure from a federal judge who earlier this week appeared visibly annoyed at its delayed efforts.
Supreme Court halts key Obama climate rule
The Supreme Court has put a stop to President Obama's plans to curb carbon emission while 29 states challenge the law in a lower court.
U.S. Politics
Clinton and Sanders Battle in Debate over Healthcare, Wall St Ties
Democratic presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battled over healthcare and Wall Street in a debate on Thursday, with Clinton accusing Sanders of misleading Americans on his healthcare plan and making promises 'that cannot be kept.'
Kasich plans to sign Ohio bill slashing grants to Planned Parenthood
The Ohio legislature moved Wednesday to cut off $1.3 million in public health grants to Planned Parenthood in a closely watched vote that could have repercussions for the surging presidential campaign of Gov. John Kasich (R).
Republican Elites Land in South Carolina With No Plan to Stop Trump
Republican elites are 0-for-2 in presidential nominating contests this year, a rare and panic-inducing outcome for the party's leadership. Yet their preferred candidates continue to fight each other, and have begun the march to the next battlefield in South Carolina without a plan to stop Donald Trump.
Christian News
Iran-Backed Militias Lead Attacks on Christians in Baghdad
Radical militias with Iranian support are reportedly attacking Christian communities in Iraq, seizing property and sites of cultural interest.
Pope unleashes 'super confessors' to tackle special sins
Dubbed 'super confessors', for one year only they can absolve sins usually only pardoned by the pope himself.
Christians, Gays, Women Fleeing Asylum Centres Due To Persecution By Muslim Men
Christians, homosexuals and women are fleeing asylum centres in Germany in ever growing numbers due to acts of violence, intolerance and crime perpetrated by Muslim men.
Christians Now a Minority in UK, Top Clerics Say
Practicing Christians in the United Kingdom have now become a minority, just like the persecuted Roman Catholics after the reformation, according to two top clerics.