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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. deploys more troops to Iraq for showdown with Islamic State
The U.S. and Iraq took a big step closer to a showdown with Islamic State fighters Wednesday as the Pentagon announced that 615 more U.S. soldiers are heading to Iraq in anticipation of the battle to liberate Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city.
Kerry threatens Russia with end to joint Syria diplomacy
Secretary of State John Kerry threatened on Wednesday to end all cooperation between the United States and Russia to stop Syria’s civil war, unless Russian and Syrian government attacks on Aleppo end. More than 250 people are believed to have been killed in the besieged city in the last week.
Saudi Arabia has ways to hit back at 9/11 lawsuit effort
Saudi Arabia and its allies are warning that U.S. legislation allowing the kingdom to be sued for the 9/11 attacks will have negative repercussions.
Pentagon to send additional 600 troops to fight IS in Iraq
The Pentagon will be sending about 600 more ground troops to Iraq to help Iraqi forces oust Islamic State militants from the contested city of Mosul, officials said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas calls for 'day of rage' Friday to mark year since start of terror wave
Hamas announced a "day of rage" on Friday to mark one year since the start of the latest terror wave unleashed by the Gaza-based terror group against Israeli targets.
French Jews feel they can give their children a better future in Israel
The number of French Jews immigrating to Israel rose from 1,900 in 2011 to nearly 8,000 last year, said Jacques Canet, president of La Victoire, the great synagogue of Paris. He said the country's 500,000 to 600,000 French Jews -- the third largest Jewish population in the world -- 'feel threatened.'
Inside the United States
Congress rebukes Obama, rejects his 9/11 lawsuit veto
President Obama lost his first veto fight with Congress on Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to override his objection to a bill that would allow families of the Americans killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.
NYT: Papers Backing Clinton Hit With Flood of Cancellations
Newspapers that have broke with tradition to endorse Democrat Hillary Clinton are paying a price - in subscriptions, the New York Times reported.
Creepy clown sightings in 10 states giving police departments problems
Creepy clown sightings in more than 10 states have been giving police departments fits as they investigate recent reports of costumed cutups lurking near apartment buildings, standing on street corners or driving around in groups trying to lure children.
California suspends business ties with Wells Fargo
California, the country's largest issuer of municipal bonds, is banning Wells Fargo (WFC) from underwriting state debt and administering California's banking transactions for 12 months, effective immediately.
Congress approves stop gap spending bill, averts government shutdown
The U.S. Congress approved on Wednesday a stop-gap spending bill that avoids a government shutdown as well as spends more than a billion dollars to fight Zika.
Pentagon Warns Congress Is Allowing Disclosure of Classified Intel, Arrest of U.S. Troops
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is warning Congress that its efforts to pass new contested legislation would lead to the disclosure of highly sensitive classified intelligence and open up U.S. troops to prosecution by foreign entities, according to a communication sent by the Pentagon leader to a top lawmaker and obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Orlando Terror Attack 'Triggered' by Pentagon Drone Strike
The domestic terrorist behind the Orlando nightclub massacre was motivated by a Pentagon drone strike in Iraq a month before the shooting, according to police transcripts made public last week.
U.S. Politics
State Department to release Clinton emails just before election
The State Department said Wednesday it will process an additional 1,850 pages of Hillary Clinton’s secret emails and release the parts that can be made public on Nov. 3, just ahead of the election.
How Trump lost $800M since last year
Donald Trump's brands have lost $800 million over the past year, according to BBC report published Thursday. The Republican nominee's substantive losses are due to the 'softening' of New York City's property market and contracts lost due to his presidential candicacy.
Clinton Privately Opposed Major U.S. Nuclear Upgrade
Hillary Clinton privately told supporters this year that she would likely scrap a major upgrade to the United States' nuclear weapons program, according to leaked audio of her remarks.
Christian News
Idea of 'Safe Zone' for Iraqi Christians is Introduced in D.C. Meeting
A 'safe zone' to protect the persecuted Christians in Iraq sparked a lot of interest when it was proposed during a recent meeting in Washington D.C., participated in by Iraqi Christians, Yazidis and members of other religious minorities.
Christians 'Crushed Under Steamroller' and 'Hung on a Cross Over Fire' in North Korea
A new report released last week by the British-based human rights advocacy organization Christian Solidarity Worldwide has revealed more horrific details on how the authoritarian North Korean regime tortures, mutilates and kills Christians.
Around the World
U.S. deploys more troops to Iraq for showdown with Islamic State
The U.S. and Iraq took a big step closer to a showdown with Islamic State fighters Wednesday as the Pentagon announced that 615 more U.S. soldiers are heading to Iraq in anticipation of the battle to liberate Mosul, Iraq’s second-largest city.
Kerry threatens Russia with end to joint Syria diplomacy
Secretary of State John Kerry threatened on Wednesday to end all cooperation between the United States and Russia to stop Syria’s civil war, unless Russian and Syrian government attacks on Aleppo end. More than 250 people are believed to have been killed in the besieged city in the last week.
Saudi Arabia has ways to hit back at 9/11 lawsuit effort
Saudi Arabia and its allies are warning that U.S. legislation allowing the kingdom to be sued for the 9/11 attacks will have negative repercussions.
Pentagon to send additional 600 troops to fight IS in Iraq
The Pentagon will be sending about 600 more ground troops to Iraq to help Iraqi forces oust Islamic State militants from the contested city of Mosul, officials said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas calls for 'day of rage' Friday to mark year since start of terror wave
Hamas announced a "day of rage" on Friday to mark one year since the start of the latest terror wave unleashed by the Gaza-based terror group against Israeli targets.
French Jews feel they can give their children a better future in Israel
The number of French Jews immigrating to Israel rose from 1,900 in 2011 to nearly 8,000 last year, said Jacques Canet, president of La Victoire, the great synagogue of Paris. He said the country's 500,000 to 600,000 French Jews -- the third largest Jewish population in the world -- 'feel threatened.'
Inside the United States
Congress rebukes Obama, rejects his 9/11 lawsuit veto
President Obama lost his first veto fight with Congress on Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to override his objection to a bill that would allow families of the Americans killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to sue the government of Saudi Arabia.
NYT: Papers Backing Clinton Hit With Flood of Cancellations
Newspapers that have broke with tradition to endorse Democrat Hillary Clinton are paying a price - in subscriptions, the New York Times reported.
Creepy clown sightings in 10 states giving police departments problems
Creepy clown sightings in more than 10 states have been giving police departments fits as they investigate recent reports of costumed cutups lurking near apartment buildings, standing on street corners or driving around in groups trying to lure children.
California suspends business ties with Wells Fargo
California, the country's largest issuer of municipal bonds, is banning Wells Fargo (WFC) from underwriting state debt and administering California's banking transactions for 12 months, effective immediately.
Congress approves stop gap spending bill, averts government shutdown
The U.S. Congress approved on Wednesday a stop-gap spending bill that avoids a government shutdown as well as spends more than a billion dollars to fight Zika.
Pentagon Warns Congress Is Allowing Disclosure of Classified Intel, Arrest of U.S. Troops
Defense Secretary Ash Carter is warning Congress that its efforts to pass new contested legislation would lead to the disclosure of highly sensitive classified intelligence and open up U.S. troops to prosecution by foreign entities, according to a communication sent by the Pentagon leader to a top lawmaker and obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Orlando Terror Attack 'Triggered' by Pentagon Drone Strike
The domestic terrorist behind the Orlando nightclub massacre was motivated by a Pentagon drone strike in Iraq a month before the shooting, according to police transcripts made public last week.
U.S. Politics
State Department to release Clinton emails just before election
The State Department said Wednesday it will process an additional 1,850 pages of Hillary Clinton’s secret emails and release the parts that can be made public on Nov. 3, just ahead of the election.
How Trump lost $800M since last year
Donald Trump's brands have lost $800 million over the past year, according to BBC report published Thursday. The Republican nominee's substantive losses are due to the 'softening' of New York City's property market and contracts lost due to his presidential candicacy.
Clinton Privately Opposed Major U.S. Nuclear Upgrade
Hillary Clinton privately told supporters this year that she would likely scrap a major upgrade to the United States' nuclear weapons program, according to leaked audio of her remarks.
Christian News
Idea of 'Safe Zone' for Iraqi Christians is Introduced in D.C. Meeting
A 'safe zone' to protect the persecuted Christians in Iraq sparked a lot of interest when it was proposed during a recent meeting in Washington D.C., participated in by Iraqi Christians, Yazidis and members of other religious minorities.
Christians 'Crushed Under Steamroller' and 'Hung on a Cross Over Fire' in North Korea
A new report released last week by the British-based human rights advocacy organization Christian Solidarity Worldwide has revealed more horrific details on how the authoritarian North Korean regime tortures, mutilates and kills Christians.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Taiwan's third typhoon of the month kills at least four, injures hundreds
The third typhoon to hit Taiwan this month has killed at least four people and injured hundreds more, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions.
Syrian troops take rebel-held Farafra district in central Aleppo
Syrian troops have captured a rebel-held neighbourhood in Aleppo after several days of intense bombardment, according to state TV.
Two bomb attacks take place in Dresden, Germany
Security has been stepped up in the German city of Dresden, following two bomb attacks on a mosque and a conference center Monday evening.
First 'three person baby' born using new method
The world's first baby has been born using a new 'three person' fertility technique, New Scientist reveals.
US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defense
The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea 'as soon as possible' to counter the threat from North Korea despite opposition from China, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After historic gas deal with Jordan, Israel looking to build Cyprus, Greece pipeline
After the Leviathan gas reservoir partners signed a massive deal with Jordan, Israel is now looking to lay a pipeline to Cyprus and Greece, so Israeli gas can be exported there and to other European countries, National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz said Tuesday.
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, dies at 93
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, died early Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Inside the United States
Oregon Satanic Temple brings after-school club to elementary pupils
The Portland chapter of The Satanic Temple has succeeded in its efforts to bring an after-school program to a Portland elementary school.
U.S. owes black people reparations for a history of 'racial terrorism,' says U.N. panel
The history of slavery in the United States justifies reparations for African Americans, argues a recent report by a U.N.-affiliated group based in Geneva.
Nearly 200 earthquakes hit near SoCal's Salton Sea, USGS says
Almost 200 earthquakes were recorded in Southern California's Salton Sea in roughly a 24-hour period, geologists said Tuesday.
U.S. Politics
First round of Clinton-Trump drew largest debate audience in U.S. history
No presidential debate in American history had a larger audience than Monday night's event between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, ratings figures show.
Around the World
Taiwan's third typhoon of the month kills at least four, injures hundreds
The third typhoon to hit Taiwan this month has killed at least four people and injured hundreds more, knocking down trees and cutting power to millions.
Syrian troops take rebel-held Farafra district in central Aleppo
Syrian troops have captured a rebel-held neighbourhood in Aleppo after several days of intense bombardment, according to state TV.
Two bomb attacks take place in Dresden, Germany
Security has been stepped up in the German city of Dresden, following two bomb attacks on a mosque and a conference center Monday evening.
First 'three person baby' born using new method
The world's first baby has been born using a new 'three person' fertility technique, New Scientist reveals.
US looks to accelerate deployment of SKorea missile defense
The U.S. intends to deploy a missile defense system in South Korea 'as soon as possible' to counter the threat from North Korea despite opposition from China, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
After historic gas deal with Jordan, Israel looking to build Cyprus, Greece pipeline
After the Leviathan gas reservoir partners signed a massive deal with Jordan, Israel is now looking to lay a pipeline to Cyprus and Greece, so Israeli gas can be exported there and to other European countries, National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz said Tuesday.
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, dies at 93
Shimon Peres, the last of Israel's founding fathers, died early Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Inside the United States
Oregon Satanic Temple brings after-school club to elementary pupils
The Portland chapter of The Satanic Temple has succeeded in its efforts to bring an after-school program to a Portland elementary school.
U.S. owes black people reparations for a history of 'racial terrorism,' says U.N. panel
The history of slavery in the United States justifies reparations for African Americans, argues a recent report by a U.N.-affiliated group based in Geneva.
Nearly 200 earthquakes hit near SoCal's Salton Sea, USGS says
Almost 200 earthquakes were recorded in Southern California's Salton Sea in roughly a 24-hour period, geologists said Tuesday.
U.S. Politics
First round of Clinton-Trump drew largest debate audience in U.S. history
No presidential debate in American history had a larger audience than Monday night's event between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, ratings figures show.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Typhoon Megi: Taiwan braces for third severe storm in 2 weeks
Typhoon Megi is forecast to make landfall in northeast Taiwan on Tuesday, the third storm system to hit the island in two weeks.
Islamic State 'dead set' on using chemical arms: Pentagon spokesman
Islamic State militants are 'dead set' on using chemical arms and are likely to try them again as Iraqi forces advance on Mosul, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, a week after a rocket with a possible chemical agent landed near U.S. troops.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-US consortium signs $10 bn gas deal with Jordan
The US-led consortium leading the development of Israel's offshore gas reserves on Monday announced a first deal to sell natural gas from its off-shore Leviathan field to neighboring Jordan.
Inside the United States
FBI: Violent crime across US spiked in 2015, murders up nearly 11 percent
Violent crime across the U.S. jumped in 2015 after two years of declines, the FBI announced Monday, adding that the number of murders reported by local law enforcement agencies was up 10.8 percent from 2014.
9 Wounded After Shooting at Houston Shopping Center
A gunman who wounded nine people near a shopping center in Houston this morning was dressed in a 'military-style' uniform and had Nazi emblems, police said.
Charlotte protesters demand mayor's resignation over black man's slaying
Dozens of protesters took their fight for racial equality in policing to the heart of Charlotte's power structure on Monday, demanding the resignations of the mayor, police chief, and lawmakers in the wake of the police slaying of a black man.
8.1 Million Taxpayers Paid $1.7 Billion in Obamacare Penalties in 2014
Nearly 8.1 million taxpayers paid $1,694,088,000 in Obamacare penalties for not having health insurance in 2014, the first year the penalty was in effect, according to the most recent data from the Internal Revenue Service.
U.S. Politics
UPI state polls: Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton in Electoral College
Donald Trump would earn enough votes to win the presidency in the Electoral College based on UPI/CVoter's state tracking poll released Monday.
In debate, Clinton gets no follow-up questions, Trump gets 6
Republican Donald Trump was kept on the defensive at the first presidential debate, in several instances having to debate the highly anticipated event's moderator as well as his Democratic opponent.
'Clear winner': Luntz focus group hands Clinton debate victory
In the immediate aftermath of Monday night's presidential debate, Frank Luntz's focus group of undecided voters handed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a victory, declaring her the 'clear winner' of the first head-to-head matchup.
Policy takes back seat in chippy debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, embracing his outsider's credentials, said Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton was the candidate of the establishment and urged the country to move beyond the anti-terror and free trade policies he said have failed the country for decades, as they faced off in the first presidential debate Monday.
Trump invokes Netanyahu, slams Iran deal in presidential debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton traded barbs over foreign policy in an aggressive debate on Monday night, when the two repeatedly attacked each other's character, integrity, and fitness for the Oval Office.
Trump crushes Hillary on NAFTA and TPP
Early in the widely anticipated first presidential debate, Hillary Clinton deployed a scripted line accusing Donald Trump of supporting 'trumped-up trickle-down' economic policies. But it was Trump who put Clinton on the defensive by attacking her husband Bill's support of the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA.
Christian News
Woman in Uganda Beaten Unconscious for Attending Church Service
A Muslim in Uganda beat his wife unconscious for attending a church service on Sept. 18, sources said.
What Three Iranian Christians Did to Face a Possible Flogging
Three Iranian Christian converts could be flogged if found guilty on charges of 'acting against national security' and illegal consumption of alcohol during Holy Communion, according to World Watch Monitor.
Protestors disrupt choir outside Messianic congregation
Protestors from the Orthodox organization Lehava disrupted a performance by an Armenian church choir in Jerusalem's Clal Center, home to several Messianic congregations.
Poll: 90 Percent of White Evangelicals Believe Christian Values are under Attack
Most white working-class and evangelical Christian voters would consider voting for Donald Trump, according to a new poll.
Around the World
Typhoon Megi: Taiwan braces for third severe storm in 2 weeks
Typhoon Megi is forecast to make landfall in northeast Taiwan on Tuesday, the third storm system to hit the island in two weeks.
Islamic State 'dead set' on using chemical arms: Pentagon spokesman
Islamic State militants are 'dead set' on using chemical arms and are likely to try them again as Iraqi forces advance on Mosul, a Pentagon spokesman said on Monday, a week after a rocket with a possible chemical agent landed near U.S. troops.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel-US consortium signs $10 bn gas deal with Jordan
The US-led consortium leading the development of Israel's offshore gas reserves on Monday announced a first deal to sell natural gas from its off-shore Leviathan field to neighboring Jordan.
Inside the United States
FBI: Violent crime across US spiked in 2015, murders up nearly 11 percent
Violent crime across the U.S. jumped in 2015 after two years of declines, the FBI announced Monday, adding that the number of murders reported by local law enforcement agencies was up 10.8 percent from 2014.
9 Wounded After Shooting at Houston Shopping Center
A gunman who wounded nine people near a shopping center in Houston this morning was dressed in a 'military-style' uniform and had Nazi emblems, police said.
Charlotte protesters demand mayor's resignation over black man's slaying
Dozens of protesters took their fight for racial equality in policing to the heart of Charlotte's power structure on Monday, demanding the resignations of the mayor, police chief, and lawmakers in the wake of the police slaying of a black man.
8.1 Million Taxpayers Paid $1.7 Billion in Obamacare Penalties in 2014
Nearly 8.1 million taxpayers paid $1,694,088,000 in Obamacare penalties for not having health insurance in 2014, the first year the penalty was in effect, according to the most recent data from the Internal Revenue Service.
U.S. Politics
UPI state polls: Donald Trump ahead of Hillary Clinton in Electoral College
Donald Trump would earn enough votes to win the presidency in the Electoral College based on UPI/CVoter's state tracking poll released Monday.
In debate, Clinton gets no follow-up questions, Trump gets 6
Republican Donald Trump was kept on the defensive at the first presidential debate, in several instances having to debate the highly anticipated event's moderator as well as his Democratic opponent.
'Clear winner': Luntz focus group hands Clinton debate victory
In the immediate aftermath of Monday night's presidential debate, Frank Luntz's focus group of undecided voters handed former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a victory, declaring her the 'clear winner' of the first head-to-head matchup.
Policy takes back seat in chippy debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, embracing his outsider's credentials, said Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton was the candidate of the establishment and urged the country to move beyond the anti-terror and free trade policies he said have failed the country for decades, as they faced off in the first presidential debate Monday.
Trump invokes Netanyahu, slams Iran deal in presidential debate
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton traded barbs over foreign policy in an aggressive debate on Monday night, when the two repeatedly attacked each other's character, integrity, and fitness for the Oval Office.
Trump crushes Hillary on NAFTA and TPP
Early in the widely anticipated first presidential debate, Hillary Clinton deployed a scripted line accusing Donald Trump of supporting 'trumped-up trickle-down' economic policies. But it was Trump who put Clinton on the defensive by attacking her husband Bill's support of the North American Free Trade Agreement, NAFTA.
Christian News
Woman in Uganda Beaten Unconscious for Attending Church Service
A Muslim in Uganda beat his wife unconscious for attending a church service on Sept. 18, sources said.
What Three Iranian Christians Did to Face a Possible Flogging
Three Iranian Christian converts could be flogged if found guilty on charges of 'acting against national security' and illegal consumption of alcohol during Holy Communion, according to World Watch Monitor.
Protestors disrupt choir outside Messianic congregation
Protestors from the Orthodox organization Lehava disrupted a performance by an Armenian church choir in Jerusalem's Clal Center, home to several Messianic congregations.
Poll: 90 Percent of White Evangelicals Believe Christian Values are under Attack
Most white working-class and evangelical Christian voters would consider voting for Donald Trump, according to a new poll.