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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Fidel Castro's death brings about mixed reactions from around the world
As American lawmakers by and large reflected on Fidel Castro’s passing Friday by recalling the negative impact of his decades-long dictatorship, internationally his death has prompted mournful reactions from foreign officials who hold drastically different opinions of the longtime Cuban leader.
Islamic State retreat reveals terror plots against Europe
Intelligence of attack plots across Europe is being uncovered as Islamic State’s caliphate is beaten back, the top British officer in the military coalition fighting the extremists has disclosed.
Iran Considers Naval Bases in Yemen, Syria
Iran's chief of staff of the armed forces said Saturday that Tehran may be interested in setting up naval bases in both Syria and Yemen, the semi-official Tasnim reported.
Erdogan threatens Europe with new wave of refugees
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted fiercely on Friday to what he considers another snub by the European Union, threatening to shred a year-old deal with the EU, open his borders and allow Muslim migrants to flood the continent.
Pope's possible deal with China would 'betray Christ', says Hong Kong cardinal
The most senior Chinese Catholic has slammed a potential rapprochement between the Vatican and Beijing, saying it would be 'betraying Jesus Christ', amid a thaw in more than six decades of bitter relations.
Mexican volcano erupts, sending ash 3 miles into sky
A volcano in Mexico erupted, sending ash three miles into the air and prompting warnings from government officials for tourists and residents to stay away.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force strikes Islamic State targets in Syria
The Israeli Air Force struck an Islamic State held target in the southern Syrian Golan Heights early Monday morning in response to an attack on Israeli soldiers near the Syrian border on Sunday.
Israelis distrust Netanyahu on submarine affair, but prefer him for PM
Nearly half of Israelis don't believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to purchase three new German-made submarines for the Israeli Navy was made for purely security reasons, a Channel 2 poll revealed.
Post-fire rehabilitation could take 30 years
The rehabilitation of natural reserve parks and infrastructures damaged by the rash of fires which were finally brought under control and extinguished on Sunday is likely to continue for as much as 30 years, according to experts.
Arson suspected in third of past week's fires
A source in the Israel Police said on Sunday night that the approximately 90 fires that have blazed across the country in the past week were believed to be caused by arson.
Israel to face regional instability next year, says military intelligence chief
Military Intelligence chief, Major General Herzl Halevi warned of the consequences of an unstable Palestinian Authority (PA) next year, according to a report by the Israeli publication Haaretz.
Israel to purchase 17 new f-35 stealth fighter jets
Israel's security cabinet on Sunday unanimously agreed to purchase 17 new f-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing the total number of the US-made aircraft in Israel's fleet to fifty.
Inside the United States
Recount set to kick off as critics decry ‘fundraising, notoriety-driven fraud’
Despite no evidence of fraud and a widespread belief that the entire effort will change nothing, Wisconsin election officials this week will begin a statewide recount of the presidential vote, adding yet another chapter to the fight between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Army Corps: No plans to forcibly remove Dakota Access pipeline protesters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it has no plans to forcibly remove Dakota Access pipeline protesters if they do not vacate prohibited areas by the deadline it imposed next week.
Hillary Clinton's email woes persist after election: 'Nothing has been settled'
They won't now complicate a Hillary Clinton presidency, but the emails from her time in the State Department will still trickle out over the next months as the administration tries to clean up the mess Mrs. Clinton left.
Donald Trump alleges 'serious voter fraud' in Virginia, New Hampshire, California
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to allege, without specific evidence, that there was massive voter fraud in the election he just won.
Christian News
Vietnam New Law Still Limits Freedom of Religion
On 18 November 2016 Vietnam's 14th National Assembly passed the nation's first ever Law on Belief and Religion, amid concerns that multiple drafts of the Bill did not conform to international standards on freedom of religion or belief.
Christian TV Reaches Millions Of Christians Across The Middle East
More than 21 million people now watch Christian television broadcaster SAT-7's channels across the Middle East and North Africa; an increase of 76 per cent in five years.
Fidel Castro's Death: What It Means for the Church, Cuba
Reaction ranges from sorrow to celebration at the news of Cuba's former President Fidel Castro's death at age 90.
Around the World
Fidel Castro's death brings about mixed reactions from around the world
As American lawmakers by and large reflected on Fidel Castro’s passing Friday by recalling the negative impact of his decades-long dictatorship, internationally his death has prompted mournful reactions from foreign officials who hold drastically different opinions of the longtime Cuban leader.
Islamic State retreat reveals terror plots against Europe
Intelligence of attack plots across Europe is being uncovered as Islamic State’s caliphate is beaten back, the top British officer in the military coalition fighting the extremists has disclosed.
Iran Considers Naval Bases in Yemen, Syria
Iran's chief of staff of the armed forces said Saturday that Tehran may be interested in setting up naval bases in both Syria and Yemen, the semi-official Tasnim reported.
Erdogan threatens Europe with new wave of refugees
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reacted fiercely on Friday to what he considers another snub by the European Union, threatening to shred a year-old deal with the EU, open his borders and allow Muslim migrants to flood the continent.
Pope's possible deal with China would 'betray Christ', says Hong Kong cardinal
The most senior Chinese Catholic has slammed a potential rapprochement between the Vatican and Beijing, saying it would be 'betraying Jesus Christ', amid a thaw in more than six decades of bitter relations.
Mexican volcano erupts, sending ash 3 miles into sky
A volcano in Mexico erupted, sending ash three miles into the air and prompting warnings from government officials for tourists and residents to stay away.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Air Force strikes Islamic State targets in Syria
The Israeli Air Force struck an Islamic State held target in the southern Syrian Golan Heights early Monday morning in response to an attack on Israeli soldiers near the Syrian border on Sunday.
Israelis distrust Netanyahu on submarine affair, but prefer him for PM
Nearly half of Israelis don't believe that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to purchase three new German-made submarines for the Israeli Navy was made for purely security reasons, a Channel 2 poll revealed.
Post-fire rehabilitation could take 30 years
The rehabilitation of natural reserve parks and infrastructures damaged by the rash of fires which were finally brought under control and extinguished on Sunday is likely to continue for as much as 30 years, according to experts.
Arson suspected in third of past week's fires
A source in the Israel Police said on Sunday night that the approximately 90 fires that have blazed across the country in the past week were believed to be caused by arson.
Israel to face regional instability next year, says military intelligence chief
Military Intelligence chief, Major General Herzl Halevi warned of the consequences of an unstable Palestinian Authority (PA) next year, according to a report by the Israeli publication Haaretz.
Israel to purchase 17 new f-35 stealth fighter jets
Israel's security cabinet on Sunday unanimously agreed to purchase 17 new f-35 stealth fighter jets, bringing the total number of the US-made aircraft in Israel's fleet to fifty.
Inside the United States
Recount set to kick off as critics decry ‘fundraising, notoriety-driven fraud’
Despite no evidence of fraud and a widespread belief that the entire effort will change nothing, Wisconsin election officials this week will begin a statewide recount of the presidential vote, adding yet another chapter to the fight between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
Army Corps: No plans to forcibly remove Dakota Access pipeline protesters
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said it has no plans to forcibly remove Dakota Access pipeline protesters if they do not vacate prohibited areas by the deadline it imposed next week.
Hillary Clinton's email woes persist after election: 'Nothing has been settled'
They won't now complicate a Hillary Clinton presidency, but the emails from her time in the State Department will still trickle out over the next months as the administration tries to clean up the mess Mrs. Clinton left.
Donald Trump alleges 'serious voter fraud' in Virginia, New Hampshire, California
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to allege, without specific evidence, that there was massive voter fraud in the election he just won.
Christian News
Vietnam New Law Still Limits Freedom of Religion
On 18 November 2016 Vietnam's 14th National Assembly passed the nation's first ever Law on Belief and Religion, amid concerns that multiple drafts of the Bill did not conform to international standards on freedom of religion or belief.
Christian TV Reaches Millions Of Christians Across The Middle East
More than 21 million people now watch Christian television broadcaster SAT-7's channels across the Middle East and North Africa; an increase of 76 per cent in five years.
Fidel Castro's Death: What It Means for the Church, Cuba
Reaction ranges from sorrow to celebration at the news of Cuba's former President Fidel Castro's death at age 90.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran warns of retaliation if U.S. breaches nuclear deal
Extending U.S. sanctions on Iran for 10 years would breach the Iranian nuclear agreement, Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said on Wednesday, warning that Tehran would retaliate if the sanctions are approved.
EU lawmakers back data-sharing deal on security, terrorism with U.S.
European Parliament lawmakers backed a data-sharing deal on Thursday with the United States for security and terrorism investigations which aims to safeguard data exchanged between national authorities.
Second earthquake in three days hits Fukushima, no tsunami warning this time
An earthquake hit off the coast of Japan near Fukushima for the second time in three days Wednesday, though there was far less cause for concern this time.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tens of thousands told to flee as massive fires rage across Haifa
Tens of thousands of people were evacuating from their homes in Haifa Thursday morning as a wave of wildfires threatened the bay metropolis, bolstered by high winds and dry conditions that have contributed to a spate of blazes across the country over the past two days.
Fire crews battle flames for third straight day
For the third straight day, more than 40 firefighting teams are working to contain and extinguish a blaze that is spreading with the aid of strong winds toward Sha'ar Hagai and the village of Neve Ilan in the Jerusalem area.
'Israel is burning': Arab social media rejoices over fires
The hashtag 'Israel is burning' has become one of the top trends on Arab media over the past 24 hours, with countless of people gloating over the recent rash of fire plaguing Israel over the past three days.
Inside the United States
Donald Trump's realigned Republican Party leaves establishment behind
The “Never Trump” movement has gone to ground, digging in for a long political winter while the man they vehemently opposed takes control of what was once their Republican Party.
60 law enforcement officers fatally shot this year, 20 in ambushes, report says
A total of 60 law enforcement officers have died in firearms-related incidents in 2016, marking a 67 percent increase since 2015, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported.
N.C. governor seeks recount amid voter-fraud complaints, won't concede
Two weeks after the vote, the election still isn't over in North Carolina. Gov. Pat McCrory, a Republican, formally requested a recount Tuesday after filing more than 50 challenges alleging voter fraud as the latest tally showed him trailing his Democratic rival, Attorney General Roy Cooper, by anywhere from 7,000 to 9,000 votes.
Donald Trump taps Nikki Haley, Betsy DeVos for Cabinet posts amid diversity complaints
President-elect Donald Trump picked two women -- one an Indian-American -- for Cabinet-level appointments Wednesday, answering critics who complained about the preponderance of white men in the running for prominent roles in the administration.
Donald Trump's team puts 'radical Islam' front and center in terror fight
President Obama has long been criticized by national security hawks and a Republican presidential field led by Donald Trump for refusing to say the words 'radical Islam' to describe threats posed by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State.
Christian News
China Committing 'Barbaric' Forced Organ-Harvesting of Christian Prisoners, Lawyers Claim
Forced organ-harvesting is a horrendous reality that continues in China, a Christian human rights organization has said in response to a new report on the work of two Canadian lawyers who are exposing the practice.
Judgment Day for Muslims who burned Christians to death in kiln
In a stunning development in Muslim-majority Pakistan, a court has sentenced to death five extremist Muslims fo the murder of a Christian husband and wife who were burned to ashes in a kiln.
'God Teaches Us to Forgive': Family's Incredible Reaction After Terrorist Kills Toddler Outside Christian Church
The family of a 4-year-old girl who was wounded when a terrorist bombed the Gereja Oikumene Church in Indonesia, on Nov. 13, has chosen forgiveness and hope over anger.
Around the World
Iran warns of retaliation if U.S. breaches nuclear deal
Extending U.S. sanctions on Iran for 10 years would breach the Iranian nuclear agreement, Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said on Wednesday, warning that Tehran would retaliate if the sanctions are approved.
EU lawmakers back data-sharing deal on security, terrorism with U.S.
European Parliament lawmakers backed a data-sharing deal on Thursday with the United States for security and terrorism investigations which aims to safeguard data exchanged between national authorities.
Second earthquake in three days hits Fukushima, no tsunami warning this time
An earthquake hit off the coast of Japan near Fukushima for the second time in three days Wednesday, though there was far less cause for concern this time.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Tens of thousands told to flee as massive fires rage across Haifa
Tens of thousands of people were evacuating from their homes in Haifa Thursday morning as a wave of wildfires threatened the bay metropolis, bolstered by high winds and dry conditions that have contributed to a spate of blazes across the country over the past two days.
Fire crews battle flames for third straight day
For the third straight day, more than 40 firefighting teams are working to contain and extinguish a blaze that is spreading with the aid of strong winds toward Sha'ar Hagai and the village of Neve Ilan in the Jerusalem area.
'Israel is burning': Arab social media rejoices over fires
The hashtag 'Israel is burning' has become one of the top trends on Arab media over the past 24 hours, with countless of people gloating over the recent rash of fire plaguing Israel over the past three days.
Inside the United States
Donald Trump's realigned Republican Party leaves establishment behind
The “Never Trump” movement has gone to ground, digging in for a long political winter while the man they vehemently opposed takes control of what was once their Republican Party.
60 law enforcement officers fatally shot this year, 20 in ambushes, report says
A total of 60 law enforcement officers have died in firearms-related incidents in 2016, marking a 67 percent increase since 2015, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reported.
N.C. governor seeks recount amid voter-fraud complaints, won't concede
Two weeks after the vote, the election still isn't over in North Carolina. Gov. Pat McCrory, a Republican, formally requested a recount Tuesday after filing more than 50 challenges alleging voter fraud as the latest tally showed him trailing his Democratic rival, Attorney General Roy Cooper, by anywhere from 7,000 to 9,000 votes.
Donald Trump taps Nikki Haley, Betsy DeVos for Cabinet posts amid diversity complaints
President-elect Donald Trump picked two women -- one an Indian-American -- for Cabinet-level appointments Wednesday, answering critics who complained about the preponderance of white men in the running for prominent roles in the administration.
Donald Trump's team puts 'radical Islam' front and center in terror fight
President Obama has long been criticized by national security hawks and a Republican presidential field led by Donald Trump for refusing to say the words 'radical Islam' to describe threats posed by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State.
Christian News
China Committing 'Barbaric' Forced Organ-Harvesting of Christian Prisoners, Lawyers Claim
Forced organ-harvesting is a horrendous reality that continues in China, a Christian human rights organization has said in response to a new report on the work of two Canadian lawyers who are exposing the practice.
Judgment Day for Muslims who burned Christians to death in kiln
In a stunning development in Muslim-majority Pakistan, a court has sentenced to death five extremist Muslims fo the murder of a Christian husband and wife who were burned to ashes in a kiln.
'God Teaches Us to Forgive': Family's Incredible Reaction After Terrorist Kills Toddler Outside Christian Church
The family of a 4-year-old girl who was wounded when a terrorist bombed the Gereja Oikumene Church in Indonesia, on Nov. 13, has chosen forgiveness and hope over anger.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Planes launched off US carrier in Persian Gulf to join fight against ISIS
One after another, fighter jets catapult from the flight deck of the USS Eisenhower, a thousand-foot (305-meter) American aircraft carrier, afterburners glowing amber above the blue Persian Gulf, on their way northwest to join the fight in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State group.
US says Russian deployment of missiles 'destabilizing' to Europe
Russia's deployment of its S-400 air missile defense system and ballistic Iskander missile in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad 'is destabilizing to European security,' the U.S. State Department said on Monday in response to reports citing the head of the defense committee in Russia's upper house of parliament.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
PM breaks record for consecutive days in office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broken David Ben-Gurion's record as the prime minister who served the longest consecutive term in Israel's history.
Lapid urges Palestinians to 'grow up,' build a future
The Palestinians need to work on building a state for themselves instead of focusing on terror and death, Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid said at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference in the capital Wednesday.
Trump floats son-in-law as key to Israeli-Palestinian peace
Donald Trump believes that his son in-law, an Orthodox Jew, may help further peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the President-elect told reporters with The New York Times on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Hitting the Ground Running: Trump Lays Out First 100 Days
For the first time, President-Elect Donald Trump is laying out his agenda for his first 100 days in office.
Dow closes above 19,000 as stocks notch record closing highs; telecoms spike 2%
U.S. equities closed higher on Tuesday, hitting new all-time highs, as investors digested housing data and kept an eye on President-elect Donald Trump's policy agenda.
DHS: Tens of Thousands of Green Cards Have Vanished
Tens of thousands of green cards, used to identify foreign citizens living inside the United States legally, are unaccounted for, Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson reported Tuesday.
ISIS Terror Suspect Arrested in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Plot
Authorities in New York have arrested a 37-year-old Brooklyn man, accused of supporting ISIS and plotting a Thanksgiving Day attack.
Trump backs off campaign pledge to further investigate Clinton as president
President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team signaled Tuesday that his administration will not pursue further investigations of Hillary Clinton, backing off a vow on the campaign trail to appoint a special counsel to probe his Democratic rival's secret email setup as secretary of state and suspected pay-to-play deals involving her family's foundation.
Sessions urged to investigate Planned Parenthood if he succeeds Lynch as attorney general
Sen. Jeff Sessions has called on Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch to investigate accusations that Planned Parenthood illegally traffics in fetal body parts from abortions.
Christian News
2 Mississippi churches transcend racial barriers after arson
But three weeks after a church in the Mississippi Delta was mostly destroyed by arson and someone spray-painted 'Vote Trump' outside, its African-American congregation has been welcomed into the church of its white neighbors.
Iran Pastor Irani Reunited With Family After Release From Prison
Behnam Irani, one of Iran's leading evangelical pastors, has been reunited with his family after spending six years in an Iranian prison on charges linked to his Christian activities, a spokesman told BosNewsLife.
Syrians 'Thirsty To Know God' As Civil War Rages On
Almost six years since civil war broke out in Syria, people are still coming to church for the first time and asking for Bibles of their own, a pastor in the country has said.
Around the World
Planes launched off US carrier in Persian Gulf to join fight against ISIS
One after another, fighter jets catapult from the flight deck of the USS Eisenhower, a thousand-foot (305-meter) American aircraft carrier, afterburners glowing amber above the blue Persian Gulf, on their way northwest to join the fight in Iraq and Syria against the Islamic State group.
US says Russian deployment of missiles 'destabilizing' to Europe
Russia's deployment of its S-400 air missile defense system and ballistic Iskander missile in the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad 'is destabilizing to European security,' the U.S. State Department said on Monday in response to reports citing the head of the defense committee in Russia's upper house of parliament.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
PM breaks record for consecutive days in office
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has broken David Ben-Gurion's record as the prime minister who served the longest consecutive term in Israel's history.
Lapid urges Palestinians to 'grow up,' build a future
The Palestinians need to work on building a state for themselves instead of focusing on terror and death, Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid said at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference in the capital Wednesday.
Trump floats son-in-law as key to Israeli-Palestinian peace
Donald Trump believes that his son in-law, an Orthodox Jew, may help further peace between Israelis and Palestinians, the President-elect told reporters with The New York Times on Tuesday.
Inside the United States
Hitting the Ground Running: Trump Lays Out First 100 Days
For the first time, President-Elect Donald Trump is laying out his agenda for his first 100 days in office.
Dow closes above 19,000 as stocks notch record closing highs; telecoms spike 2%
U.S. equities closed higher on Tuesday, hitting new all-time highs, as investors digested housing data and kept an eye on President-elect Donald Trump's policy agenda.
DHS: Tens of Thousands of Green Cards Have Vanished
Tens of thousands of green cards, used to identify foreign citizens living inside the United States legally, are unaccounted for, Fox News Channel's Tucker Carlson reported Tuesday.
ISIS Terror Suspect Arrested in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Plot
Authorities in New York have arrested a 37-year-old Brooklyn man, accused of supporting ISIS and plotting a Thanksgiving Day attack.
Trump backs off campaign pledge to further investigate Clinton as president
President-elect Donald Trump and his transition team signaled Tuesday that his administration will not pursue further investigations of Hillary Clinton, backing off a vow on the campaign trail to appoint a special counsel to probe his Democratic rival's secret email setup as secretary of state and suspected pay-to-play deals involving her family's foundation.
Sessions urged to investigate Planned Parenthood if he succeeds Lynch as attorney general
Sen. Jeff Sessions has called on Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch to investigate accusations that Planned Parenthood illegally traffics in fetal body parts from abortions.
Christian News
2 Mississippi churches transcend racial barriers after arson
But three weeks after a church in the Mississippi Delta was mostly destroyed by arson and someone spray-painted 'Vote Trump' outside, its African-American congregation has been welcomed into the church of its white neighbors.
Iran Pastor Irani Reunited With Family After Release From Prison
Behnam Irani, one of Iran's leading evangelical pastors, has been reunited with his family after spending six years in an Iranian prison on charges linked to his Christian activities, a spokesman told BosNewsLife.
Syrians 'Thirsty To Know God' As Civil War Rages On
Almost six years since civil war broke out in Syria, people are still coming to church for the first time and asking for Bibles of their own, a pastor in the country has said.