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U.S. House of Representatives votes 419-1 to reauthorize Iran sanctions for 10 years
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 15 voted by an overwhelming majority of 419-1 to renew the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA), which was first adopted in 1996 to punish investments in Iran's energy sector and deter Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons.
China's Xi urges cooperation among nations in governance of global internet
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among nations in developing and governing the internet, while reiterating the need to respect so-called 'cyber sovereignty'.
Terror Attacks Are at 11-Year High in Wealthy Nations
The world's wealthiest nations experienced the worst year in over a decade for terrorist attacks and deaths in 2015.
Dollar at highest since 2003; oil falls in choppy trade
The U.S. dollar index touched a near 14-year high on Wednesday, while oil prices fell in a volatile session as traders were caught between a build in U.S. stockpiles and the chance of an agreement on an output cut.
Rome Shows Off Restored Circus Maximus
Rome unveiled a restored archaeological site at the Circus Maximus on Wednesday, showing off the spruced-up ruins of one of the ancient world's biggest public entertainment venues.
Jakarta's Christian governor to face blasphemy trial over Islam insult claim
The Christian governor of Jakarta, the capital of the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, has been named a suspect in a case of alleged blasphemy, Indonesian police announced on Wednesday.
EU approves budget increase for European Defence Agency
The European Defence Agency received its first budget increase after a six-year freeze when officials from London declined to veto the raise.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to Begin 3-Year Search for More Dead Sea Scrolls
Israel is set to embark on a three-year expedition to search for additional Dead Sea Scrolls and other antiquities in the Judean Desert.
Israeli official: Russia has long-term ambitions in the Middle East
Israel should be concerned about the deepening disconnect between Russia's aims in the Middle East and its own goals, according to a senior Israeli official who held high-level meetings in Moscow last week.

Inside the United States
Holiday Season Could Be Target for Terrorists, DHS Says
U.S. officials issued a somber warning today that the coming holiday season could mean "opportunities for violent extremists" to strike, especially as terrorist groups are squeezed abroad.
Twitter suspends 'alt-right' accounts following Trump victory
Twitter has initiated a major purge of prominent accounts associated with the alt-right exactly a week after GOP President-elect Donald Trump's stunning electoral victory.
DNC hack 'a conscious effort by a nation-state to attempt to achieve a specific effect': NSA chief
The cyberattacks and email leaks endured by Democrats during the run-up to last week's presidential vote was undoubtedly the work of a foreign government, the head of the National Security Agency and Army Cyber Command said Tuesday, reiterating the Obama administration's charge that state-sponsored hackers attempted to disrupt the election process.
Lindsey Graham calls on Congress to investigate Russia over U.S. election meddling
Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina Republican, called on his colleagues in Congress Tuesday to investigate Russia's purported use of cyberattacks to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.

U.S. Politics
Pelosi Claims She Has Two-Thirds Support of House Dems to Remain Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to continue leading the House Democratic Caucus in the next Congress.

Christian News
Church Attack in Indonesia Kills 2-year-old Girl
A former terrorism convict with ties to the Islamic State (IS) threw a home-made bomb at a church compound in Indonesia on Sunday (Nov. 13), killing a 2-year-old girl and seriously injuring three other children, according to The Jakarta Post.