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U.S. Said to Plan New Sanctions on Iran After Missile Test
President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to impose new sanctions on Iran as early as Friday to punish the country for sponsoring terrorism and testing ballistic missiles, according to two people familiar with the plans.
White House acknowledges Trump disagreement with Australian PM
The White House on Thursday tacitly acknowledged that during a conversation between President Trump and Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, the two disagreed when the discussion turned to the issue of refugees.
Haley 'condemns' Russia in first U.N. Security Council appearance
U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley made her debut appearance at the U.N. Security Council on Thursday, at which she condemned the Russian government for its ongoing military activity in Ukraine.
Iran defies Trump's threat on missiles, puts U.S. on notice
Iranian officials responded defiantly Thursday to the Trump administration's threat to take a much tougher line over Tehran's ballistic missile tests and support for terrorism-related activities, as the White House reportedly was preparing a slate of new sanctions against the Islamic republic as early as Friday.
Why Samoa Wants to Make Clear, It's a Christian State
The Samoan government wants to add a clause to the Constitution that officially defines Samoa as a Christian nation.
UK unveils Brexit plan calling for close new EU relationship
The British government is trying to ease some of the uncertainty around the U.K.'s exit from the European Union, saying it seeks an outcome of 'mutual benefit' to both sides.
Khamenei ally says useless for U.S. to threaten Iran over missile test: Fars
A top adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday Iran will not yield to 'useless' U.S. threats from 'an inexperienced person' over its ballistic missile program.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Warns Israel: Stop Announcing New Settlements
The White House warned Israel on Thursday to cease settlement announcements that are 'unilateral' and 'undermining' of President Donald Trump's effort to forge Middle East peace, a senior administration official told The Jerusalem Post.
Half-Shekel Temple Tax Reinstated By Sanhedrin
After a 2,000 year moratorium, it is now possible for a Jew anywhere in the world to perform the mitzvah (commandment) of paying the half-shekel, a Biblically-mandated tax incumbent on every Jew to finance the day-to-day operations of the Temple.

Inside the United States
Experts: California voter registration system 'highly susceptible' to fraud
California's voter registration system is 'highly susceptible to being compromised,' because of immigration policies protecting the Golden State's 2.4 million illegal immigrants, authorities have told Fox News.
Protests Against Breitbart Editor at Berkeley Turn Into Riot
Protests against Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos at the University of California-Berkeley turned into riots on Wednesday evening.

Christian News
Christian Group Compassion Int'l Being Forced to Close Doors, Abandon 147,000 Children in India
Christian child sponsorship organization Compassion International could be forced to leave India and the 147,000 children it helps there by March after the government blocked funding from outside the subcontinent.
Texas Pastor Finds Burning Cross Outside Historic African-American Church
The pastor of a historic African-American church in East Texas says he was alarmed to see four tree limbs formed into the shape of a cross set on fire outside his church early Sunday morning.
Pastor, Eight Others Missing in Uganda after Muslims Beat, Rape Congregation
A pastor in eastern Uganda and eight other Christians are missing two weeks after a Muslim mob attacked a church prayer meeting, locked the congregation in, beat several members and raped 15 women, sources said.
Trump's Promise to Evangelicals: I Will 'Destroy' the Johnson Amendment
On Thursday, President Donald Trump told thousands of faith leaders he would destroy a law that keeps pastors from speaking politically from the pulpit.
Christian persecution seen in more locations across the globe, new report shows
In the past year, the persecution of Christians has not only increased, but it has also spread to more corners of the globe - with incidents occurring on every continent, according to a new report.
Trump At National Prayer Breakfast: 'As Long As We Have God, We Are Never, Ever Alone'
President Trump used a speech at the National Prayer Breakfast to repeat his pledge to abolish the Johnson Amendment that prevents religious organisations engaging in political campaigning.