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Around the World
EU to agree further Brexit delay but could kick UK out on June 1
The European Union will grant Britain another delay to Brexit on certain conditions, including that it holds European Parliament elections, according to a draft statement by the bloc’s national leaders, who are due to decide on the matter on Wednesday.
After Guard blacklisted, Iran president says US is ‘leader of world terrorism’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that the United States was the real 'leader of world terrorism' after Washington blacklisted Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a 'foreign terrorist organization.'
Europe slams ‘exaggerated’ US tariff threat and prepares to retaliate
The EU has hit back at new U.S. proposals to target European goods with tariffs, following a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling over subsidies for Airbus.
Trump: US to Put Tariffs on $11B in EU Goods
President Donald Trump says the United States will impose new tariffs on more than $11 billion worth of exports from the European Union, after the World Trade Organization ruled last year the EU was illegally subsidizing aircraft maker Airbus.
IMF forecast: Global growth will weaken this year to 3.3%
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday downgraded its outlook for growth in the United States, Europe, Japan and the overall global economy and pointed to heightened trade tensions as a key reason.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
With almost all votes in, Netanyahu-led right wins decisively
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clinched a clear electoral victory Wednesday morning, with some 97 percent of votes showing his Likud party tied with Blue and White, but the right-wing bloc with a decisive lead and Netanyahu possessing a clear path to forming a governing coalition.
Results all but final, jostling for coalition spots begins
Headed toward his largest-ever election victory as leader of the Likud party, and with the Knesset’s right-wing bloc holding a clear lead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was widely seen Wednesday morning as having secured a fifth term in office.
New poll finds Palestinians deeply distrust their leaders
A new public opinion survey showed the overwhelming majority of Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are disillusioned with their leaders and desperate for presidential elections.
Labor bemoans ‘worst result ever’ after polls show historic failure
Labor Party leaders lamented the faction’s apparently poor showing in Tuesday’s national elections, with exit polls predicting it would fall to historic lows.
New Right, just shy of electoral threshold, sets sights on soldiers’ votes
Several parties were eagerly awaiting the tally of the soldiers’, diplomats’ and prisoners’ votes Wednesday morning, as a count of some 97 percent of the votes in Tuesday’s elections revealed they were very close to the 3.25-percent electoral threshold.
Inside the United States
Attorney General Barr puts team in place to investigate FBI probe of Trump
Attorney General William Barr has established an investigative team that he intends to use to look into the origins of an FBI counter-intelligence investigation into Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Blizzard forecast for Midwest could break April snow records
It appears winter isn't finished quite yet. A major blizzard is expected to dump heavy snow on parts of the Midwest in the coming days, possibly setting new records for the month of April.
Mueller report will be released within a week: U.S. attorney general
U.S. Attorney General William Barr told lawmakers on Tuesday that he intends to release 'within a week' a redacted version of the long-awaited report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
House Dems cancel vote on budget plan amid internal revolt
House Democratic leaders on Tuesday abandoned plans to vote on a key budget measure this week in the face of sharp opposition from both progressives and moderates.
Oregon set to join 'compact' of states that would award electors to winner of national popular vote
Oregon is on the way to joining a group of states looking to overhaul the Electoral College system.
Christian News
Evangelical churches, ministry groups see highest increase in giving since 2014, ECFA reports
Evangelical churches and ministries saw an increase in giving in 2017, the highest increase since 2014, according to a new report by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
EU to agree further Brexit delay but could kick UK out on June 1
The European Union will grant Britain another delay to Brexit on certain conditions, including that it holds European Parliament elections, according to a draft statement by the bloc’s national leaders, who are due to decide on the matter on Wednesday.
After Guard blacklisted, Iran president says US is ‘leader of world terrorism’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that the United States was the real 'leader of world terrorism' after Washington blacklisted Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a 'foreign terrorist organization.'
Europe slams ‘exaggerated’ US tariff threat and prepares to retaliate
The EU has hit back at new U.S. proposals to target European goods with tariffs, following a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling over subsidies for Airbus.
Trump: US to Put Tariffs on $11B in EU Goods
President Donald Trump says the United States will impose new tariffs on more than $11 billion worth of exports from the European Union, after the World Trade Organization ruled last year the EU was illegally subsidizing aircraft maker Airbus.
IMF forecast: Global growth will weaken this year to 3.3%
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday downgraded its outlook for growth in the United States, Europe, Japan and the overall global economy and pointed to heightened trade tensions as a key reason.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
With almost all votes in, Netanyahu-led right wins decisively
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clinched a clear electoral victory Wednesday morning, with some 97 percent of votes showing his Likud party tied with Blue and White, but the right-wing bloc with a decisive lead and Netanyahu possessing a clear path to forming a governing coalition.
Results all but final, jostling for coalition spots begins
Headed toward his largest-ever election victory as leader of the Likud party, and with the Knesset’s right-wing bloc holding a clear lead, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was widely seen Wednesday morning as having secured a fifth term in office.
New poll finds Palestinians deeply distrust their leaders
A new public opinion survey showed the overwhelming majority of Palestinians in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip are disillusioned with their leaders and desperate for presidential elections.
Labor bemoans ‘worst result ever’ after polls show historic failure
Labor Party leaders lamented the faction’s apparently poor showing in Tuesday’s national elections, with exit polls predicting it would fall to historic lows.
New Right, just shy of electoral threshold, sets sights on soldiers’ votes
Several parties were eagerly awaiting the tally of the soldiers’, diplomats’ and prisoners’ votes Wednesday morning, as a count of some 97 percent of the votes in Tuesday’s elections revealed they were very close to the 3.25-percent electoral threshold.
Inside the United States
Attorney General Barr puts team in place to investigate FBI probe of Trump
Attorney General William Barr has established an investigative team that he intends to use to look into the origins of an FBI counter-intelligence investigation into Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.
Blizzard forecast for Midwest could break April snow records
It appears winter isn't finished quite yet. A major blizzard is expected to dump heavy snow on parts of the Midwest in the coming days, possibly setting new records for the month of April.
Mueller report will be released within a week: U.S. attorney general
U.S. Attorney General William Barr told lawmakers on Tuesday that he intends to release 'within a week' a redacted version of the long-awaited report on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
House Dems cancel vote on budget plan amid internal revolt
House Democratic leaders on Tuesday abandoned plans to vote on a key budget measure this week in the face of sharp opposition from both progressives and moderates.
Oregon set to join 'compact' of states that would award electors to winner of national popular vote
Oregon is on the way to joining a group of states looking to overhaul the Electoral College system.
Christian News
Evangelical churches, ministry groups see highest increase in giving since 2014, ECFA reports
Evangelical churches and ministries saw an increase in giving in 2017, the highest increase since 2014, according to a new report by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Around the World
EU open to Brexit extension but PM May needs clear plan
European Union ministers said on Tuesday the bloc was ready to grant Britain a second Brexit delay but that British Prime Minister Theresa May must come up with a clear plan of how to ratify the stalled divorce deal in the overtime.
Iranian lawmakers convene with chants of 'Death to America'
Chanting 'Death to America,' Iranian lawmakers convened an open session of parliament Tuesday following the White House's decision to designate Iran's elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guard a foreign terrorist organization.
Syria denounces US labeling Iran Guards a terror group as ‘blatant attack’
The Syrian government condemned as irresponsible a US decision on Monday to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a 'terrorist group,' calling it a 'badge of honor' for the Islamic republic.
Trump veto of Yemen resolution looked certain, but now he may heed call to end US war role
President Trump is considering signing legislation that would end the U.S. role in Yemen's stalemated civil war after his advisers urged him to veto the bill.
How new cancer 'vaccine' fights tumors throughout the body
A new cancer 'vaccine' that's injected directly into a single tumor can trigger the immune system to attack cancer cells throughout the body, a small new study suggests.
Erdogan Says Russia Defense Deal ‘Done’ as Putin Urges More Ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he’s going ahead with the controversial purchase of a Russian air-defense system over U.S. objections as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin urged even closer military links between their two countries.
Theresa May seeks help from Merkel and Macron ahead of critical Brexit summit
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May traveled to Berlin and Paris Tuesday for talks with the German and French leaders in a bid to secure backing for a second delay to Brexit.
Russia's Putin hosts Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Syria, ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks expected to focus on the situation in Syria and their two nations' booming economic ties.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Urging Israelis to vote, Rivlin warns that ‘democracy not a given’
President Reuven Rivlin urged Israelis to vote in Tuesday’s general election, saying that maintaining a democratic system is hard work and 'not a given.'
Inside the United States
Storm to Hit US Rockies Before Forming New 'Bomb Cyclone'
Flood, snow, avalanche and fire alerts popped up Monday from Idaho to Colorado, as parts of the U.S. interior that were paralyzed by blizzards and floods last month braced for round two of an unusual weather phenomenon.
Leak of Classified Info Reaches ‘Record High Levels’ Under Trump
Illegal leaks of classified information have reportedly reached 'record high levels' during the Trump administration, according to a nonprofit group citing DOJ stats.
Christian News
Elizabeth Johnston Organizes ‘Solemn Assembly’ to Spur Church’s Action on Abortion
Christian Pro-Lifers met in Richmond, Virginia over the weekend for a 'Day of Mourning,' following passage of a late-term abortion bill in New York in January and a more recent bill proposed in Virginia.
In Violence-Plagued Democratic Republic of the Congo, Christians are Asking for Training to Translate the Bible Themselves
In a nation where many have never seen a Bible in their own language, Christians from 16 language groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are requesting Scripture translation workshops from Wycliffe Associates.
EU open to Brexit extension but PM May needs clear plan
European Union ministers said on Tuesday the bloc was ready to grant Britain a second Brexit delay but that British Prime Minister Theresa May must come up with a clear plan of how to ratify the stalled divorce deal in the overtime.
Iranian lawmakers convene with chants of 'Death to America'
Chanting 'Death to America,' Iranian lawmakers convened an open session of parliament Tuesday following the White House's decision to designate Iran's elite paramilitary Revolutionary Guard a foreign terrorist organization.
Syria denounces US labeling Iran Guards a terror group as ‘blatant attack’
The Syrian government condemned as irresponsible a US decision on Monday to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a 'terrorist group,' calling it a 'badge of honor' for the Islamic republic.
Trump veto of Yemen resolution looked certain, but now he may heed call to end US war role
President Trump is considering signing legislation that would end the U.S. role in Yemen's stalemated civil war after his advisers urged him to veto the bill.
How new cancer 'vaccine' fights tumors throughout the body
A new cancer 'vaccine' that's injected directly into a single tumor can trigger the immune system to attack cancer cells throughout the body, a small new study suggests.
Erdogan Says Russia Defense Deal ‘Done’ as Putin Urges More Ties
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he’s going ahead with the controversial purchase of a Russian air-defense system over U.S. objections as Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin urged even closer military links between their two countries.
Theresa May seeks help from Merkel and Macron ahead of critical Brexit summit
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May traveled to Berlin and Paris Tuesday for talks with the German and French leaders in a bid to secure backing for a second delay to Brexit.
Russia's Putin hosts Turkey's Erdogan to discuss Syria, ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for talks expected to focus on the situation in Syria and their two nations' booming economic ties.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Urging Israelis to vote, Rivlin warns that ‘democracy not a given’
President Reuven Rivlin urged Israelis to vote in Tuesday’s general election, saying that maintaining a democratic system is hard work and 'not a given.'
Inside the United States
Storm to Hit US Rockies Before Forming New 'Bomb Cyclone'
Flood, snow, avalanche and fire alerts popped up Monday from Idaho to Colorado, as parts of the U.S. interior that were paralyzed by blizzards and floods last month braced for round two of an unusual weather phenomenon.
Leak of Classified Info Reaches ‘Record High Levels’ Under Trump
Illegal leaks of classified information have reportedly reached 'record high levels' during the Trump administration, according to a nonprofit group citing DOJ stats.
Christian News
Elizabeth Johnston Organizes ‘Solemn Assembly’ to Spur Church’s Action on Abortion
Christian Pro-Lifers met in Richmond, Virginia over the weekend for a 'Day of Mourning,' following passage of a late-term abortion bill in New York in January and a more recent bill proposed in Virginia.
In Violence-Plagued Democratic Republic of the Congo, Christians are Asking for Training to Translate the Bible Themselves
In a nation where many have never seen a Bible in their own language, Christians from 16 language groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are requesting Scripture translation workshops from Wycliffe Associates.
Around the World
Officials confirm US to name Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terror group Monday
The Trump administration is preparing to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a 'foreign terrorist organization,' an unprecedented move against a national armed force that could have widespread implications for US personnel and policy in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Turkey to go ahead with Russia S-400 deal despite suspension from F-35 program
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday vowed to go ahead with a deal to purchase Russian missiles despite Washington’s suspension of Turkey’s participation in a US jet program because of security concerns over the Russian deal.
Iran's Supreme Leader Tells Iraq To Push U.S. Troops Out As Soon As Possible
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Iraq about the "detrimental" effects of having U.S. forces on its territory and urged its neighbor to get the troops to leave as soon as possible.
Erdogan’s party to demand total recount of Istanbul ballots
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party said Sunday it had asked for a recount of all ballots cast in Istanbul, the country’s economic capital, during last week’s mayoral election after an opposition candidate claimed a slender win.
New NAFTA deal 'in trouble', bruised by elections, tariff rows
More than six months after the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed a new deal to govern more than $1 trillion in regional trade, the chances of the countries ratifying the pact this year are receding.
U.S. urges immediate halt to military operations in Libya
The United States called on Sunday for an immediate halt to military operations in Libya as the Libyan National Army headed by Khalifa Haftar advanced on the capital, Tripoli.
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns
President Donald Trump says Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is leaving her job amid growing frustration by the administration over the number of southern border crossings.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly mulling 'nuclear option' of stripping the US dollar from oil trade
The U.S. dollar is the dominant currency in oil trading, but Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering selling its crude in other currencies if American lawmakers pass an anti-OPEC bill.
Syria leases Mediterranean port to Iran
When Russia was invited to set up a fortified base in Hmeimim, in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, and another in the port city of Tartus, it was under the assumption it would have the sole foreign military presence along Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
May's Brexit talks with Labour stall, delay request fails to convince EU
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Friday that talks with the government on a last-ditch Brexit deal had made no progress, as EU leaders said Prime Minister Theresa May had not convinced them that they should let Britain delay its departure next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As vote nears, Netanyahu likely seeking to annex right-wing votes, not West Bank land
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday evening dropped a bombshell with potentially dramatic political, diplomatic and security-related ramifications for Israel and the entire region — or was it just an empty election promise?
'Israel Has a Right to Exist': Evangelicals Help President Trump Craft Middle East Peace Plan
Evangelicals are on the front lines helping President Trump craft his plan for peace in the Middle East.
Inside the United States
Pro-Life Groups Gear Up For Born Alive Bill Fight
Several major pro-life groups say the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is the single-most important bill of the 2019 legislative session.
U.S. economy crushes predictions: 196K new jobs in March
Nearly 200,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy last month -- a figure that greatly surpassed expectations.
Deficit rises $94 billion to $693 billion for first half of the year, budget office estimates
The federal budget deficit rose by $94 billion to $693 billion for the first half of fiscal 2019, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Friday in its monthly budget review.
Payroll growth reaches 196,000 in rebound from February low
U.S. employers brought 196,000 new employees on board in March as the labor market rebounded from a February lull.
Christian News
20 Christians Rounded Up in Shanghai As Chinese Government Seeks to Extinguish Belief
Twenty Christians, including one Taiwanese-American dual-citizen, were taken into custody in Shanghai yesterday as China continues its crusade against belief.
‘I Can Only Imagine’ Director Explains How His Movie Is Spreading the Gospel to China
The biggest faith-based movie of last year was, without a doubt, the film adaptation of MercyMe’s classic track, 'I Can Only Imagine.' The drama, which was based on the life story of Bart Millard, the artist who penned the hit Christian song, took in over $85 million at the box office despite a budget of just $7 million. All in all, it was a roaring success.
FBI joins investigation into fires at 3 black churches in Louisiana
Three historic black churches have burned down in a local Louisiana community, and authorities are neither ruling out arson nor that the three fires are related to one another.
Officials confirm US to name Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terror group Monday
The Trump administration is preparing to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guards a 'foreign terrorist organization,' an unprecedented move against a national armed force that could have widespread implications for US personnel and policy in the Middle East and elsewhere.
Turkey to go ahead with Russia S-400 deal despite suspension from F-35 program
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday vowed to go ahead with a deal to purchase Russian missiles despite Washington’s suspension of Turkey’s participation in a US jet program because of security concerns over the Russian deal.
Iran's Supreme Leader Tells Iraq To Push U.S. Troops Out As Soon As Possible
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Iraq about the "detrimental" effects of having U.S. forces on its territory and urged its neighbor to get the troops to leave as soon as possible.
Erdogan’s party to demand total recount of Istanbul ballots
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s party said Sunday it had asked for a recount of all ballots cast in Istanbul, the country’s economic capital, during last week’s mayoral election after an opposition candidate claimed a slender win.
New NAFTA deal 'in trouble', bruised by elections, tariff rows
More than six months after the United States, Mexico and Canada agreed a new deal to govern more than $1 trillion in regional trade, the chances of the countries ratifying the pact this year are receding.
U.S. urges immediate halt to military operations in Libya
The United States called on Sunday for an immediate halt to military operations in Libya as the Libyan National Army headed by Khalifa Haftar advanced on the capital, Tripoli.
Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen resigns
President Donald Trump says Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is leaving her job amid growing frustration by the administration over the number of southern border crossings.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly mulling 'nuclear option' of stripping the US dollar from oil trade
The U.S. dollar is the dominant currency in oil trading, but Saudi Arabia is reportedly considering selling its crude in other currencies if American lawmakers pass an anti-OPEC bill.
Syria leases Mediterranean port to Iran
When Russia was invited to set up a fortified base in Hmeimim, in Syria’s coastal province of Latakia, and another in the port city of Tartus, it was under the assumption it would have the sole foreign military presence along Syria’s Mediterranean coast.
May's Brexit talks with Labour stall, delay request fails to convince EU
Britain’s opposition Labour Party said on Friday that talks with the government on a last-ditch Brexit deal had made no progress, as EU leaders said Prime Minister Theresa May had not convinced them that they should let Britain delay its departure next week.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As vote nears, Netanyahu likely seeking to annex right-wing votes, not West Bank land
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday evening dropped a bombshell with potentially dramatic political, diplomatic and security-related ramifications for Israel and the entire region — or was it just an empty election promise?
'Israel Has a Right to Exist': Evangelicals Help President Trump Craft Middle East Peace Plan
Evangelicals are on the front lines helping President Trump craft his plan for peace in the Middle East.
Inside the United States
Pro-Life Groups Gear Up For Born Alive Bill Fight
Several major pro-life groups say the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is the single-most important bill of the 2019 legislative session.
U.S. economy crushes predictions: 196K new jobs in March
Nearly 200,000 jobs were added to the U.S. economy last month -- a figure that greatly surpassed expectations.
Deficit rises $94 billion to $693 billion for first half of the year, budget office estimates
The federal budget deficit rose by $94 billion to $693 billion for the first half of fiscal 2019, the Congressional Budget Office estimated Friday in its monthly budget review.
Payroll growth reaches 196,000 in rebound from February low
U.S. employers brought 196,000 new employees on board in March as the labor market rebounded from a February lull.
Christian News
20 Christians Rounded Up in Shanghai As Chinese Government Seeks to Extinguish Belief
Twenty Christians, including one Taiwanese-American dual-citizen, were taken into custody in Shanghai yesterday as China continues its crusade against belief.
‘I Can Only Imagine’ Director Explains How His Movie Is Spreading the Gospel to China
The biggest faith-based movie of last year was, without a doubt, the film adaptation of MercyMe’s classic track, 'I Can Only Imagine.' The drama, which was based on the life story of Bart Millard, the artist who penned the hit Christian song, took in over $85 million at the box office despite a budget of just $7 million. All in all, it was a roaring success.
FBI joins investigation into fires at 3 black churches in Louisiana
Three historic black churches have burned down in a local Louisiana community, and authorities are neither ruling out arson nor that the three fires are related to one another.