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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran Caught Importing Missile Technology
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that they seized a shipment of missile system components bound for Iran, according to official statements that could put the Islamic Republic in violation of international bans on such behavior.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As US Inaugurates New President, Palestinians Protest, Burn Posters of 'Lunatic, Fascist' Donald Trump
During Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, West Bank Arabs burned images of the new world leader, and said supporting the Jewish state was tantamount to backing ISIS in its aim to establish an Islamist caliphate, the non-governmental Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported on Sunday.
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama's last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Pull US Out of Pacific-Rim Trade Deal, Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Abortion Ban
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Texas seeking to revive the state's strict Republican-backed voter-identification requirements that a lower court found had a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic people.
Trump's tea party budget chief on collision course with GOP hawks
Defense hawks hoping for a major military buildup under President Donald Trump may hit a major roadblock: his pick for White House budget chief.
Trump wastes no time undoing Obama legacy
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on his first full weekday in office, including a hiring freeze on all non-military federal government workers.
Christian News
Church of England Considers Turning Blind Eye to Gay Clergy
The Church of England is coming under scrutiny for considering a system that would allow clergy members to practice homosexuality while they serve in the church.
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South; Christian Relief Organizations Respond
At least a dozen tornadoes ripped their way from Mississippi to Georgia over the weekend, with five of them touching down near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Around the World
Iran Caught Importing Missile Technology
Ukrainian authorities have confirmed that they seized a shipment of missile system components bound for Iran, according to official statements that could put the Islamic Republic in violation of international bans on such behavior.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
As US Inaugurates New President, Palestinians Protest, Burn Posters of 'Lunatic, Fascist' Donald Trump
During Friday's inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States, West Bank Arabs burned images of the new world leader, and said supporting the Jewish state was tantamount to backing ISIS in its aim to establish an Islamist caliphate, the non-governmental Palestinian news agency Ma'an reported on Sunday.
US sent $221 million to Palestinians in Obama's last hours
Officials say the Obama administration in its waning hours defied Republican opposition and quietly released $221 million to the Palestinian Authority that GOP members of Congress had been blocking.
Inside the United States
Trump Moves to Pull US Out of Pacific-Rim Trade Deal, Reinstates 'Mexico City Policy' Abortion Ban
President Donald Trump moved to pull the United States out of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact Monday, fulfilling a campaign promise as he began his first full week in office.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Texas appeal over voter ID law
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal by Texas seeking to revive the state's strict Republican-backed voter-identification requirements that a lower court found had a discriminatory effect on black and Hispanic people.
Trump's tea party budget chief on collision course with GOP hawks
Defense hawks hoping for a major military buildup under President Donald Trump may hit a major roadblock: his pick for White House budget chief.
Trump wastes no time undoing Obama legacy
President Donald Trump is hitting the ground running with a flurry of executive orders on his first full weekday in office, including a hiring freeze on all non-military federal government workers.
Christian News
Church of England Considers Turning Blind Eye to Gay Clergy
The Church of England is coming under scrutiny for considering a system that would allow clergy members to practice homosexuality while they serve in the church.
Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in the South; Christian Relief Organizations Respond
At least a dozen tornadoes ripped their way from Mississippi to Georgia over the weekend, with five of them touching down near Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA pact soon with Mexico, Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he plans talks soon with the leaders of Canada and Mexico to begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
ISIS Destroys Roman Amphitheater, Tetrapylon In Ancient City
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, targeted the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra by destroying parts of the Roman amphitheater and a tetrapylon -- a four-sided monument -- state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported Friday.
7.9 earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific's Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea on Sunday but no injuries were reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Will Work to "Make Progress" in Peace Process, White House Says
Speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said that his administration would work with the Israelis to make progress toward Middle East peace, the White House said.
White House in 'Beginning Stages' of Discussing Embassy Move to Jerusalem
The White House announced on Sunday night that they were in the 'beginning stages' of discussing the move of the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington for visit: White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday.
Abbas Meets King Abdullah to Coordinate Moves Against Possible US Embassy Relocation
PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian King Abdullah met in Amman on Sunday to coordinate policy over the possible relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington for visit: White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday.
Did 'Radical Islam' Beat Obama? Video Shows Jerusalem Praising Trump Before Inauguration
Mayor Nir Barkat, on the eve of Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., released a video condemning Obama's work with Israel during his eight years and praising the soon-to-be 45th president Thursday night, the Washington Post reported.
Inside the United States
Trump, in Oval Office, signs first order on Obamacare
President Donald Trump directed government agencies on Friday to freeze regulations and take steps to weaken Obamacare, using his first hours in the White House to make good on a campaign promise to start dismantling his predecessor's healthcare law.
Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration
America's political divisions turned violent on Washington's streets during U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, as black clad anti-establishment activists set fires and clashed with police while Trump supporters cheered the new chief executive.
Women's March sports slew of liberal talking points
The anti-Trump overtones of the Women's March in Washington, D.C., encouraged a potpourri of other causes besides feminism to rear their heads Saturday afternoon.
Trump to meet with bipartisan congressional leaders Monday
President Trump will meet with the bipartisan congressional leadership at the White House Monday, according to reports.
Trump Met with Cheers from CIA Officers When Criticizing the Media
President Donald Trump was met with cheers from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers on Saturday when he criticized the media's portrayal of the relationship between him and the agency.
Trump Aide Says Press Secretary Used 'Alternative Facts'
A top adviser to President Donald Trump said Sunday that his press secretary, Sean Spicer, had offered 'alternative facts' in a statement the day before from the White House briefing room in which he contested reports on the size of Trump's inauguration audience.
On his first day, Trump begins to set up his administration
President Donald Trump quickly assumed the mantle of the White House and began setting up his new administration on Friday, signing a bill that allows retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his other Cabinet choices.
Donald J. Trump sworn in as the 45th president, vows 'this moment is your moment'
Donald Trump completed an astonishing journey to the pinnacle of power Friday when he was sworn in as the 45th president.
Christian News
Trump Prayer Breakfast Attendees Leave With Hope for Unity and 'Positive Christian Progression'
Attendees of President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer breakfast on Friday morning left with a hopefulness that with prayer, Americans of all races and colors will become united under the presidency of the billionaire real estate mogul.
Around the World
Trump to begin renegotiating NAFTA pact soon with Mexico, Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he plans talks soon with the leaders of Canada and Mexico to begin renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement.
ISIS Destroys Roman Amphitheater, Tetrapylon In Ancient City
The Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, targeted the ancient Syrian city of Palmyra by destroying parts of the Roman amphitheater and a tetrapylon -- a four-sided monument -- state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported Friday.
7.9 earthquake strikes near Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck the South Pacific's Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea on Sunday but no injuries were reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump Will Work to "Make Progress" in Peace Process, White House Says
Speaking with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said that his administration would work with the Israelis to make progress toward Middle East peace, the White House said.
White House in 'Beginning Stages' of Discussing Embassy Move to Jerusalem
The White House announced on Sunday night that they were in the 'beginning stages' of discussing the move of the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington for visit: White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday.
Abbas Meets King Abdullah to Coordinate Moves Against Possible US Embassy Relocation
PA President Mahmoud Abbas and Jordanian King Abdullah met in Amman on Sunday to coordinate policy over the possible relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Trump invites Netanyahu to Washington for visit: White House
President Donald Trump invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington in early February during a phone call in which they discussed the importance of strengthening the U.S.-Israeli relationship, the White House said on Sunday.
Did 'Radical Islam' Beat Obama? Video Shows Jerusalem Praising Trump Before Inauguration
Mayor Nir Barkat, on the eve of Trump's inauguration in Washington, D.C., released a video condemning Obama's work with Israel during his eight years and praising the soon-to-be 45th president Thursday night, the Washington Post reported.
Inside the United States
Trump, in Oval Office, signs first order on Obamacare
President Donald Trump directed government agencies on Friday to freeze regulations and take steps to weaken Obamacare, using his first hours in the White House to make good on a campaign promise to start dismantling his predecessor's healthcare law.
Violence flares in Washington during Trump inauguration
America's political divisions turned violent on Washington's streets during U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday, as black clad anti-establishment activists set fires and clashed with police while Trump supporters cheered the new chief executive.
Women's March sports slew of liberal talking points
The anti-Trump overtones of the Women's March in Washington, D.C., encouraged a potpourri of other causes besides feminism to rear their heads Saturday afternoon.
Trump to meet with bipartisan congressional leaders Monday
President Trump will meet with the bipartisan congressional leadership at the White House Monday, according to reports.
Trump Met with Cheers from CIA Officers When Criticizing the Media
President Donald Trump was met with cheers from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officers on Saturday when he criticized the media's portrayal of the relationship between him and the agency.
Trump Aide Says Press Secretary Used 'Alternative Facts'
A top adviser to President Donald Trump said Sunday that his press secretary, Sean Spicer, had offered 'alternative facts' in a statement the day before from the White House briefing room in which he contested reports on the size of Trump's inauguration audience.
On his first day, Trump begins to set up his administration
President Donald Trump quickly assumed the mantle of the White House and began setting up his new administration on Friday, signing a bill that allows retired Gen. James Mattis to serve as his defense secretary, as well as the nomination papers for his other Cabinet choices.
Donald J. Trump sworn in as the 45th president, vows 'this moment is your moment'
Donald Trump completed an astonishing journey to the pinnacle of power Friday when he was sworn in as the 45th president.
Christian News
Trump Prayer Breakfast Attendees Leave With Hope for Unity and 'Positive Christian Progression'
Attendees of President Donald Trump's inaugural prayer breakfast on Friday morning left with a hopefulness that with prayer, Americans of all races and colors will become united under the presidency of the billionaire real estate mogul.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran says unruffled by Trump, has options if he axes nuke deal
Iran’s foreign minister said Thursday his country wasn’t worried and has options if US President-elect Donald Trump decides to ditch a nuclear agreement reached between Tehran and six world powers in 2015.
DOD: Obama Orders Bombing of 2 ISIS Camps in Libya Overnight
President Obama authorized "precision airstrikes in Libya last night," destroying two ISIS camps near the city of Sirte, the Defense Department announced on Thursday morning.
ISIS Ramps Up Oil, Gas Sales to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
The Islamic State has shored up its oil and gas sales to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, padding the terrorist group's coffers with much needed funds, according to U.S. and European officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
National Library makes 'historic' acquisition of rare Hebrew texts
Israel's National Library on Wednesday announced the acquisition of thousands of Hebrew manuscripts and books from one of the most significant collections in the world.
Muslim countries' FMs tilt at plan to move US embassy
Foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Thursday indirectly condemned plans by US President-elect Donald Trump to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Congress, Trump Working to Repair Broken U.S.-Israel Relationship
Congress has begun laying the groundwork to help the incoming Trump administration repair the long fractured relationship with Israel, an effort that includes moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, according to a copy obtained by the Washington Free Beacon of the first official congressional communication scheduled to be sent next week to President Donald Trump.
Inside the United States
At Activist Training Camp, Protesters Prep To Disrupt Inauguration
Six days before Donald Trump's inauguration, dozens of people -- from college students to gray-haired hippies -- gathered in a classroom at American University in Washington D.C. to listen a lawyer offer tips on how to handle getting arrested.
Reform, Repeal: House Conservatives More Than Ready for New Commander in Chief
Over two-thirds of current members of the House of Representatives have never served under a Republican president.
Hoax ads in two dozen cities offered protesters up to $2,500 to agitate at Trump inaugural
The polished Demand Protest website, the Backpage.com ads recruiting paid protesters for the Trump inauguration: Apparently it was all a hoax.
CNN: If Trump, Other Top Officials Killed at Inauguration, Obama Admin Would Take Over
In an odd news segment aired Wednesday, CNN correspondent Brian Todd described the complicated situation that would arise should the president, vice president, speaker of the House, and president pro tempore of the Senate become incapacitated during Friday's inauguration, asking who would be the 'designated survivor' to take over the presidency.
Donald Trump to Reform Intelligence
One national security priority of the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trumpis to reform the heavily bureaucratized and, to some critics, politicized U.S. intelligence community.
Christian News
Evangelical Faith Leaders Plan to Hold a 'Special Inaugural Prayer Event'
Also on Thursday afternoon, evangelical faith leaders from around the country are going to gather in Washington, D.C., for a special prayer event.
France: Christian Persecution Up 38 Percent
Christian persecution has reportedly increased significantly in France over the past year.
More Religious Leaders than Ever Taking Part in Trump's Inauguration
Hollywood A-listers may be bypassing President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, but several religious leaders are participating by praying for his administration and reading Scripture for the ceremony.
Around the World
Iran says unruffled by Trump, has options if he axes nuke deal
Iran’s foreign minister said Thursday his country wasn’t worried and has options if US President-elect Donald Trump decides to ditch a nuclear agreement reached between Tehran and six world powers in 2015.
DOD: Obama Orders Bombing of 2 ISIS Camps in Libya Overnight
President Obama authorized "precision airstrikes in Libya last night," destroying two ISIS camps near the city of Sirte, the Defense Department announced on Thursday morning.
ISIS Ramps Up Oil, Gas Sales to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad
The Islamic State has shored up its oil and gas sales to the regime of President Bashar al-Assad in Syria, padding the terrorist group's coffers with much needed funds, according to U.S. and European officials.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
National Library makes 'historic' acquisition of rare Hebrew texts
Israel's National Library on Wednesday announced the acquisition of thousands of Hebrew manuscripts and books from one of the most significant collections in the world.
Muslim countries' FMs tilt at plan to move US embassy
Foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Thursday indirectly condemned plans by US President-elect Donald Trump to move the US Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Congress, Trump Working to Repair Broken U.S.-Israel Relationship
Congress has begun laying the groundwork to help the incoming Trump administration repair the long fractured relationship with Israel, an effort that includes moving the U.S. embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, according to a copy obtained by the Washington Free Beacon of the first official congressional communication scheduled to be sent next week to President Donald Trump.
Inside the United States
At Activist Training Camp, Protesters Prep To Disrupt Inauguration
Six days before Donald Trump's inauguration, dozens of people -- from college students to gray-haired hippies -- gathered in a classroom at American University in Washington D.C. to listen a lawyer offer tips on how to handle getting arrested.
Reform, Repeal: House Conservatives More Than Ready for New Commander in Chief
Over two-thirds of current members of the House of Representatives have never served under a Republican president.
Hoax ads in two dozen cities offered protesters up to $2,500 to agitate at Trump inaugural
The polished Demand Protest website, the Backpage.com ads recruiting paid protesters for the Trump inauguration: Apparently it was all a hoax.
CNN: If Trump, Other Top Officials Killed at Inauguration, Obama Admin Would Take Over
In an odd news segment aired Wednesday, CNN correspondent Brian Todd described the complicated situation that would arise should the president, vice president, speaker of the House, and president pro tempore of the Senate become incapacitated during Friday's inauguration, asking who would be the 'designated survivor' to take over the presidency.
Donald Trump to Reform Intelligence
One national security priority of the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trumpis to reform the heavily bureaucratized and, to some critics, politicized U.S. intelligence community.
Christian News
Evangelical Faith Leaders Plan to Hold a 'Special Inaugural Prayer Event'
Also on Thursday afternoon, evangelical faith leaders from around the country are going to gather in Washington, D.C., for a special prayer event.
France: Christian Persecution Up 38 Percent
Christian persecution has reportedly increased significantly in France over the past year.
More Religious Leaders than Ever Taking Part in Trump's Inauguration
Hollywood A-listers may be bypassing President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, but several religious leaders are participating by praying for his administration and reading Scripture for the ceremony.