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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
China sends aircraft carrier to Pacific for first time
China's navy has sent a carrier battle group to the Pacific to conduct military drills for the first time. The projection of power comes amid tensions with Taiwan and the US in the South China Sea.
Can Fake News Start A Nuclear War? Pakistan Defense Minister Threatens Israel In Response To Bogus Story
Concern about the effects of fake news racheted up a notch Sunday with a tweet from Pakistan's defense minister threatening nuclear war with Israel on the mistaken belief Israel's defense minister had threatened Pakistan if it sent troops to Syria.
Putin calls Assad to congratulate him on Aleppo 'liberation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Syria's Bashar Assad Friday to congratulate him on completing the 'liberation' of Aleppo, the Kremlin said.
Ebola vaccine gives 100% protection, study finds
An experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be 100% effective, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday.
Super Typhoon Nock-ten makes landfall on the Philippines
Super Typhoon Nock-ten, rapidly intensifying through Christmas Eve, made landfall on the eastern province of Philippines on Christmas Day.
7.7-magnitude earthquake in Chile, tsunami warning lifted
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Chile Sunday. There were tsunami warnings, but they have been lifted.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu warns ministers: Obama could take further steps against Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Likud ministers on Sunday to stop criticizing US President Barack Obama and calling for annexing territories and building in settlements as a response to UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that passed two days earlier.
Netanyahu aide: Obama administration pushed UN resolution
A spokesman for the Israeli prime minister said Sunday that they have 'ironclad information' that the Obama administration had a large role in pushing the United Nation's resolution on Israeli settlements.
Allowing anti-settlement resolution to pass, US also shifts to branding settlements illegal
In a speech to the Security Council explaining why the US had changed its longstanding policy Friday and abstained in a vote demanding a halt to all Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem -- thus enabling the motion to pass -- US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power signaled another significant shift by saying America recognized the Security Council's consensus that 'settlements have no legal validity.'
Netanyahu warns ministers against declarations of annexation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his party Sunday to refrain from making public declarations relating to annexation of territories or construction in the West Bank, warning that more international maneuvers could be made against Israel until the expiration of President Obama's tenure in office on January 20.
In wake of UN vote, PM hails historic ties to Jerusalem in Hanukkah ceremony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a last minute decision joined the candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall Sunday for the second night of Hanukkah and hailed Jewish ties to the historic city.
Fearing UN vote on principles of Palestinian statehood, PM 'reaching out to Trump'
Amid escalating fallout from the UN Security Council vote Friday that condemned Israel's settlement activities, a furious Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported on Sunday night to be attempting to 'recruit' the incoming Trump administration and the US Congress to block a feared bid by the outgoing Obama administration to have the Security Council approve principles for a Palestinian state.
Inside the United States
Congress: Obama admin fired top scientist to advance climate change plans
A new congressional investigation has determined that the Obama administration fired a top scientist and intimidated staff at the Department of Energy in order to further its climate change agenda, according to a new report that alleges the administration ordered top officials to obstruct Congress in order to forward this agenda.
Rabbi uses National Menorah lighting to trash Obama UN move
The rabbi in charge of the National Hanukkah Menorah lighting used the ceremony, held Sunday just steps from the White House, to criticize the Obama administration's decision to allow the United Nations to pass a resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and portions of Jerusalem as illegal.
Christian News
Nigerian churches criticised for not helping persecuted north
Christians in the south of Nigeria are failing to help their persecuted compatriots in the north, according to a veteran humanitarian campaigner.
Nepali church leaders found guilty of 'witchcraft' and 'violence' for helping mentally ill woman
A Nepali court has found four Christians guilty of 'violence' and 'witchcraft' against a severely mentally ill woman whom they sought to heal, even though she testified in court in their favour, saying she was now better. The four are sentenced to five years in prison. A fifth Christian, Rupa Thapa, was found not guilty and released after the hearing in the District Court of Salyan - a district in western Nepal.
Aleppo Christians celebrate holiday in hope peace has returned
Christians in Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.
Around the World
China sends aircraft carrier to Pacific for first time
China's navy has sent a carrier battle group to the Pacific to conduct military drills for the first time. The projection of power comes amid tensions with Taiwan and the US in the South China Sea.
Can Fake News Start A Nuclear War? Pakistan Defense Minister Threatens Israel In Response To Bogus Story
Concern about the effects of fake news racheted up a notch Sunday with a tweet from Pakistan's defense minister threatening nuclear war with Israel on the mistaken belief Israel's defense minister had threatened Pakistan if it sent troops to Syria.
Putin calls Assad to congratulate him on Aleppo 'liberation'
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Syria's Bashar Assad Friday to congratulate him on completing the 'liberation' of Aleppo, the Kremlin said.
Ebola vaccine gives 100% protection, study finds
An experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus was found to be 100% effective, according to a study published in The Lancet on Thursday.
Super Typhoon Nock-ten makes landfall on the Philippines
Super Typhoon Nock-ten, rapidly intensifying through Christmas Eve, made landfall on the eastern province of Philippines on Christmas Day.
7.7-magnitude earthquake in Chile, tsunami warning lifted
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Chile Sunday. There were tsunami warnings, but they have been lifted.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu warns ministers: Obama could take further steps against Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Likud ministers on Sunday to stop criticizing US President Barack Obama and calling for annexing territories and building in settlements as a response to UN Security Council Resolution 2334 that passed two days earlier.
Netanyahu aide: Obama administration pushed UN resolution
A spokesman for the Israeli prime minister said Sunday that they have 'ironclad information' that the Obama administration had a large role in pushing the United Nation's resolution on Israeli settlements.
Allowing anti-settlement resolution to pass, US also shifts to branding settlements illegal
In a speech to the Security Council explaining why the US had changed its longstanding policy Friday and abstained in a vote demanding a halt to all Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank and East Jerusalem -- thus enabling the motion to pass -- US ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power signaled another significant shift by saying America recognized the Security Council's consensus that 'settlements have no legal validity.'
Netanyahu warns ministers against declarations of annexation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his party Sunday to refrain from making public declarations relating to annexation of territories or construction in the West Bank, warning that more international maneuvers could be made against Israel until the expiration of President Obama's tenure in office on January 20.
In wake of UN vote, PM hails historic ties to Jerusalem in Hanukkah ceremony
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a last minute decision joined the candle lighting ceremony at the Western Wall Sunday for the second night of Hanukkah and hailed Jewish ties to the historic city.
Fearing UN vote on principles of Palestinian statehood, PM 'reaching out to Trump'
Amid escalating fallout from the UN Security Council vote Friday that condemned Israel's settlement activities, a furious Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reported on Sunday night to be attempting to 'recruit' the incoming Trump administration and the US Congress to block a feared bid by the outgoing Obama administration to have the Security Council approve principles for a Palestinian state.
Inside the United States
Congress: Obama admin fired top scientist to advance climate change plans
A new congressional investigation has determined that the Obama administration fired a top scientist and intimidated staff at the Department of Energy in order to further its climate change agenda, according to a new report that alleges the administration ordered top officials to obstruct Congress in order to forward this agenda.
Rabbi uses National Menorah lighting to trash Obama UN move
The rabbi in charge of the National Hanukkah Menorah lighting used the ceremony, held Sunday just steps from the White House, to criticize the Obama administration's decision to allow the United Nations to pass a resolution condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and portions of Jerusalem as illegal.
Christian News
Nigerian churches criticised for not helping persecuted north
Christians in the south of Nigeria are failing to help their persecuted compatriots in the north, according to a veteran humanitarian campaigner.
Nepali church leaders found guilty of 'witchcraft' and 'violence' for helping mentally ill woman
A Nepali court has found four Christians guilty of 'violence' and 'witchcraft' against a severely mentally ill woman whom they sought to heal, even though she testified in court in their favour, saying she was now better. The four are sentenced to five years in prison. A fifth Christian, Rupa Thapa, was found not guilty and released after the hearing in the District Court of Salyan - a district in western Nepal.
Aleppo Christians celebrate holiday in hope peace has returned
Christians in Aleppo celebrated under a giant Christmas tree lit up for the first time in five years, hailing what many described as the return of peace to a city that came back under full government control last week.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Paschi Seeks State Aid as Italy Sets $21 Billion for Banks
Italy's government is set to rescue Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA after the world's oldest lender failed to raise 5 billion euros ($5.2 billion) from the market, in what will be the country's biggest bank nationalization since the 1930s.
Putin says Democrats sore losers, praises Trump
Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, saying he had his finger on the pulse of U.S. society, and launched a scathing attack on the Democrats, saying they had forgotten the meaning of their own name and were sore losers.
Islamist terror suspect in Berlin attack killed in shootout in Milan
The terrorist behind Monday's deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market swore allegiance to ISIS before dying in a wee-hours shootout with police in Milan Friday, some some 675 miles from the scene of Monday's carnage.
Putin says Russia not interested in arms race, Trump's nuke comment 'nothing new'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Donald Trump's comment seeking to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities is 'nothing new' because the U.S. president-elect made the proposal during the election.
Merkel wanted refugees to be lorry drivers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in September tried to push through a plan that would allow refugees to be trained and hired as lorry drivers - just months before a lorry was used by a suspected asylum-seeker to mow down civilians during Monday's Berlin terror attack.
'Pro-Qaddafi' hijackers threaten to blow up Libyan plane diverted to Malta
Two hijackers diverted a Libyan commercial plane to Malta on Friday and threatened to blow it up with hand grenades, Maltese authorities and state media said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Security Council likely to vote on settlements Friday despite Egyptian reversal
A UN Security Council resolution criticizing Israeli settlements will likely go up for a vote Friday despite original sponsor Egypt pulling its support, after four countries agreed to present a draft resolution, diplomats said.
UN council members call for vote Friday to end Israeli settlements
New Zealand, Malaysia, Senegal and Venezuela will call for a vote on Friday afternoon on a draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, diplomats said.
In Christmas Message, Netanyahu Notes Thriving Christian Community in Israel
In his annual Christmas message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the common bonds that Jews and Christians share, as well as the thriving Christian community in Israel.
Leaked files reveal scope of Israeli firm's phone cracking tech
Earlier this year, we were sent a series of large, encrypted files purportedly belonging to a US police department as a result of a leak at a law firm, which was insecurely synchronizing its backup systems across the internet without a password.
Inside the United States
Obama ditches registry focused on immigrant men from Muslim countries
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is formally scrapping a once-mandatory registry for immigrant men from predominantly Muslim countries, amid speculation over whether the incoming Donald Trump administration may try to renew it.
Christian News
ISIS Puts Out Holiday Attack List Of U.S. Churches
The Islamic State published the names and addresses of thousands of churches in the United States and called on its adherents to attack them during the holiday season, according to a message posted late-night Wednesday in the group’s “Secrets of Jihadis” social media group.
Arrest of black man in black church fire stirs debates
The arrest of a black man on a charge of burning a black Mississippi church that was spray-painted with the words 'Vote Trump' has sparked bickering online and consternation in the community surrounding the church.
Free Pastor Andrew: Christians Rally for Missionary Jailed in Turkey
Christian advocates in the United States have launched a global campaign to release Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed on erroneous allegations amid a crackdown on evangelicals in Turkey.
Around the World
Paschi Seeks State Aid as Italy Sets $21 Billion for Banks
Italy's government is set to rescue Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA after the world's oldest lender failed to raise 5 billion euros ($5.2 billion) from the market, in what will be the country's biggest bank nationalization since the 1930s.
Putin says Democrats sore losers, praises Trump
Vladimir Putin praised U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday, saying he had his finger on the pulse of U.S. society, and launched a scathing attack on the Democrats, saying they had forgotten the meaning of their own name and were sore losers.
Islamist terror suspect in Berlin attack killed in shootout in Milan
The terrorist behind Monday's deadly attack on a Berlin Christmas market swore allegiance to ISIS before dying in a wee-hours shootout with police in Milan Friday, some some 675 miles from the scene of Monday's carnage.
Putin says Russia not interested in arms race, Trump's nuke comment 'nothing new'
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said Donald Trump's comment seeking to expand U.S. nuclear capabilities is 'nothing new' because the U.S. president-elect made the proposal during the election.
Merkel wanted refugees to be lorry drivers
German Chancellor Angela Merkel in September tried to push through a plan that would allow refugees to be trained and hired as lorry drivers - just months before a lorry was used by a suspected asylum-seeker to mow down civilians during Monday's Berlin terror attack.
'Pro-Qaddafi' hijackers threaten to blow up Libyan plane diverted to Malta
Two hijackers diverted a Libyan commercial plane to Malta on Friday and threatened to blow it up with hand grenades, Maltese authorities and state media said.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Security Council likely to vote on settlements Friday despite Egyptian reversal
A UN Security Council resolution criticizing Israeli settlements will likely go up for a vote Friday despite original sponsor Egypt pulling its support, after four countries agreed to present a draft resolution, diplomats said.
UN council members call for vote Friday to end Israeli settlements
New Zealand, Malaysia, Senegal and Venezuela will call for a vote on Friday afternoon on a draft resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements, diplomats said.
In Christmas Message, Netanyahu Notes Thriving Christian Community in Israel
In his annual Christmas message, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu noted the common bonds that Jews and Christians share, as well as the thriving Christian community in Israel.
Leaked files reveal scope of Israeli firm's phone cracking tech
Earlier this year, we were sent a series of large, encrypted files purportedly belonging to a US police department as a result of a leak at a law firm, which was insecurely synchronizing its backup systems across the internet without a password.
Inside the United States
Obama ditches registry focused on immigrant men from Muslim countries
The Obama administration announced Thursday it is formally scrapping a once-mandatory registry for immigrant men from predominantly Muslim countries, amid speculation over whether the incoming Donald Trump administration may try to renew it.
Christian News
ISIS Puts Out Holiday Attack List Of U.S. Churches
The Islamic State published the names and addresses of thousands of churches in the United States and called on its adherents to attack them during the holiday season, according to a message posted late-night Wednesday in the group’s “Secrets of Jihadis” social media group.
Arrest of black man in black church fire stirs debates
The arrest of a black man on a charge of burning a black Mississippi church that was spray-painted with the words 'Vote Trump' has sparked bickering online and consternation in the community surrounding the church.
Free Pastor Andrew: Christians Rally for Missionary Jailed in Turkey
Christian advocates in the United States have launched a global campaign to release Andrew Brunson, an American pastor jailed on erroneous allegations amid a crackdown on evangelicals in Turkey.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Scientists Create Artificial Leaves That Can Serve As 'Mini-Factory' For Drugs
A garden filled with 'plants' that manufacture medicines on demand might sound like an idea straight out of the fevered imagination of a science fiction writer, but a team of Dutch researchers has now taken the first step toward making it real.
NATO's 2nd-largest military is 'bending' to Russia -- and leaving the US out in the cold
The US was not invited to a meeting held Tuesday in Moscow between Turkish, Russian, and Iranian officials aimed at solving the crisis in Syria -- and it's not the first time Washington has been left out in the cold.
Pentagon: Iran Seeking New Missiles, War Equipment
Pentagon officials are downplaying declarations by Iran that it is spending some $1.7 billion provided by the United States on new advanced weapons systems, while also acknowledging that the Islamic Republic continues to build its military arsenal at an increasing rate, according to a Defense Department assessment obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Russia Conducts Fifth Test of New Anti-Satellite Missile
Russia successfully flight tested a new missile capable of knocking out strategic U.S. communications and navigation satellites, according to Pentagon officials.
Minister: Suspect in Berlin attack was known to German security agencies
A Tunisian man suspected of involvement in a truck attack in Berlin was in contact with Islamist militants in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and was known to German security agencies, the state's Interior Minister said on Wednesday.
German investigators seek Tunisian suspect in Berlin market truck attack
Investigators hunted Wednesday for a Tunisian man whose documents were found in the truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48 others, German media reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council to vote Thursday on Israeli settlements
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Thursday afternoon on a draft resolution that would demand that Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem."
Hezbollah Fighting in Syria With U.S. Weapons Supplied to Lebanese Army, IDF Says
Israel has informed the United States that Lebanese Hezbollah fighters in Syria are using US armored personnel carriers originally supplied to the Lebanese Army, a senior Israeli military officer said on Wednesday.
Military official says low chances of war in 2017
A senior Israeli military officer says the army believes Middle East's chaos has weakened the country's enemies, creating a low probability of war involving Israel in 2017.
Archaeologists unearth new Dead Sea Scroll fragments in desert cave
Israeli Authorities have discovered new Dead Sea Scroll fragments in the Cave of the Skulls located in the Judean Desert, the Haaretz daily reported Tuesday.
Moving US embassy to Jerusalem would be step toward peace, says Israel envoy
Israel's Ambassador to the United States on Tuesday joined a growing list of people who have voiced their support over moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, calling it a 'great step forward' for peace.
UN Chief Admits Biased Treatment of Israel
As he nears the end of his term, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon admitted Friday the organization has a 'disproportionate' amount of resolutions against Israel.
Inside the United States
Republicans on House panel seek criminal probes of abortion providers
The Republican chairman of a congressional panel wrapping up its investigation into the medical and business practices of abortion providers said Wednesday it has submitted 15 criminal referrals to federal and state officials for further investigation into possible violations of the law.
Boeing CEO says he'll build Air Force Ones for less than $4 billion after Trump meeting
Boeing will build the new Air Force One for less than $4 billion, the CEO told reporters Wednesday after meeting with President-elect Trump.
Can Trump Reverse Obama's Arctic, Atlantic Drilling Ban? Probably Not
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced that he was earmarking huge swaths of U.S. waters in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans as 'indefinitely' off-limits to offshore oil and gas leasing and drilling. Although the decision was hailed as a historic one by climate activists, representatives of the energy industry slammed it, terming it a move in the 'wrong direction.'
Trump names Carl Icahn special adviser on regulatory overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump has made investor Carl Icahn a special adviser on regulatory reform, Trump's transition team announced Wednesday.
Congress: Obama admin fired top scientist to advance climate change plans
A new congressional investigation has determined that the Obama administration fired a top scientist and intimidated staff at the Department of Energy in order to further its climate change agenda, according to a new report that alleges the administration ordered top officials to obstruct Congress in order to forward this agenda.
Obama Admin Keeping Syrian Refugee Vetting Details Classified, Hiding Potential Flaws
The Obama administration is keeping details about how it is vetting Syrian refugees for terrorism ties classified, drawing concerns from Congress that the administration is using a flawed screening process that expedites the timeframe needed to fully vet foreign individuals, according to new congressional communications obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
'Refugee' resettlement accelerates in Obama's final months
Through the first 11 weeks of fiscal year 2017, the United States welcomed 23,428 individuals as 'refugees,' according to the Refugee Processing Center. At this rate, the U.S. will resettle roughly 110,580 this fiscal year, which would exceed President Obama's target of 110,000.
Texas officially removes Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood
State health officials officially kicked Planned Parenthood out of Texas' Medicaid program.
Christian News
Middle East Christians celebrate Christmas under yoke of genocide
The ISIS bombing of St. Mark's cathedral in Cairo on Dec. 11 2016, the largest church in the Middle East, momentarily brought the suffering of Middle East Christians to the forefront of American consciousness.
Car bomb targets Christian group fighting ISIS genocide
Police are investigating a fire and blast at the Canberra offices of the Australian Christian Lobby following the explosion of a van filled with gas bottles that had been driven into the building late Wednesday night.
Franklin Graham Joins Donald Trump on Election Victory 'Thank You Tour'
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham joined President-elect Donald Trump at the Republican's last 'Thank You Tour' stop in Alabama, where Graham prayed alongside thousands for Trump and America's future.
Around the World
Scientists Create Artificial Leaves That Can Serve As 'Mini-Factory' For Drugs
A garden filled with 'plants' that manufacture medicines on demand might sound like an idea straight out of the fevered imagination of a science fiction writer, but a team of Dutch researchers has now taken the first step toward making it real.
NATO's 2nd-largest military is 'bending' to Russia -- and leaving the US out in the cold
The US was not invited to a meeting held Tuesday in Moscow between Turkish, Russian, and Iranian officials aimed at solving the crisis in Syria -- and it's not the first time Washington has been left out in the cold.
Pentagon: Iran Seeking New Missiles, War Equipment
Pentagon officials are downplaying declarations by Iran that it is spending some $1.7 billion provided by the United States on new advanced weapons systems, while also acknowledging that the Islamic Republic continues to build its military arsenal at an increasing rate, according to a Defense Department assessment obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Russia Conducts Fifth Test of New Anti-Satellite Missile
Russia successfully flight tested a new missile capable of knocking out strategic U.S. communications and navigation satellites, according to Pentagon officials.
Minister: Suspect in Berlin attack was known to German security agencies
A Tunisian man suspected of involvement in a truck attack in Berlin was in contact with Islamist militants in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and was known to German security agencies, the state's Interior Minister said on Wednesday.
German investigators seek Tunisian suspect in Berlin market truck attack
Investigators hunted Wednesday for a Tunisian man whose documents were found in the truck that plowed into a Christmas market in Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48 others, German media reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
UN Security Council to vote Thursday on Israeli settlements
The United Nations Security Council is due to vote on Thursday afternoon on a draft resolution that would demand that Israel "immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem."
Hezbollah Fighting in Syria With U.S. Weapons Supplied to Lebanese Army, IDF Says
Israel has informed the United States that Lebanese Hezbollah fighters in Syria are using US armored personnel carriers originally supplied to the Lebanese Army, a senior Israeli military officer said on Wednesday.
Military official says low chances of war in 2017
A senior Israeli military officer says the army believes Middle East's chaos has weakened the country's enemies, creating a low probability of war involving Israel in 2017.
Archaeologists unearth new Dead Sea Scroll fragments in desert cave
Israeli Authorities have discovered new Dead Sea Scroll fragments in the Cave of the Skulls located in the Judean Desert, the Haaretz daily reported Tuesday.
Moving US embassy to Jerusalem would be step toward peace, says Israel envoy
Israel's Ambassador to the United States on Tuesday joined a growing list of people who have voiced their support over moving the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, calling it a 'great step forward' for peace.
UN Chief Admits Biased Treatment of Israel
As he nears the end of his term, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon admitted Friday the organization has a 'disproportionate' amount of resolutions against Israel.
Inside the United States
Republicans on House panel seek criminal probes of abortion providers
The Republican chairman of a congressional panel wrapping up its investigation into the medical and business practices of abortion providers said Wednesday it has submitted 15 criminal referrals to federal and state officials for further investigation into possible violations of the law.
Boeing CEO says he'll build Air Force Ones for less than $4 billion after Trump meeting
Boeing will build the new Air Force One for less than $4 billion, the CEO told reporters Wednesday after meeting with President-elect Trump.
Can Trump Reverse Obama's Arctic, Atlantic Drilling Ban? Probably Not
On Tuesday, President Barack Obama announced that he was earmarking huge swaths of U.S. waters in the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans as 'indefinitely' off-limits to offshore oil and gas leasing and drilling. Although the decision was hailed as a historic one by climate activists, representatives of the energy industry slammed it, terming it a move in the 'wrong direction.'
Trump names Carl Icahn special adviser on regulatory overhaul
President-elect Donald Trump has made investor Carl Icahn a special adviser on regulatory reform, Trump's transition team announced Wednesday.
Congress: Obama admin fired top scientist to advance climate change plans
A new congressional investigation has determined that the Obama administration fired a top scientist and intimidated staff at the Department of Energy in order to further its climate change agenda, according to a new report that alleges the administration ordered top officials to obstruct Congress in order to forward this agenda.
Obama Admin Keeping Syrian Refugee Vetting Details Classified, Hiding Potential Flaws
The Obama administration is keeping details about how it is vetting Syrian refugees for terrorism ties classified, drawing concerns from Congress that the administration is using a flawed screening process that expedites the timeframe needed to fully vet foreign individuals, according to new congressional communications obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
'Refugee' resettlement accelerates in Obama's final months
Through the first 11 weeks of fiscal year 2017, the United States welcomed 23,428 individuals as 'refugees,' according to the Refugee Processing Center. At this rate, the U.S. will resettle roughly 110,580 this fiscal year, which would exceed President Obama's target of 110,000.
Texas officially removes Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood
State health officials officially kicked Planned Parenthood out of Texas' Medicaid program.
Christian News
Middle East Christians celebrate Christmas under yoke of genocide
The ISIS bombing of St. Mark's cathedral in Cairo on Dec. 11 2016, the largest church in the Middle East, momentarily brought the suffering of Middle East Christians to the forefront of American consciousness.
Car bomb targets Christian group fighting ISIS genocide
Police are investigating a fire and blast at the Canberra offices of the Australian Christian Lobby following the explosion of a van filled with gas bottles that had been driven into the building late Wednesday night.
Franklin Graham Joins Donald Trump on Election Victory 'Thank You Tour'
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham joined President-elect Donald Trump at the Republican's last 'Thank You Tour' stop in Alabama, where Graham prayed alongside thousands for Trump and America's future.