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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia launches new offensive; airstrikes hit Syria’s Aleppo
Russia launched new strikes in Syria on Tuesday involving carrier-borne jets and long-range missiles as opposition activists on the ground reported that the first airstrikes in nearly a month struck the besieged, rebel-held parts of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Greek police use tear gas, stun grenades to quell anti-Obama protesters in Athens
Greek riot police used tear gas and stun grenades Tuesday in Athens to disperse about 3,000 left-wing marchers protesting a visit by President Barack Obama after they tried to enter an area off-limits to demonstrators.
Saudi Arabia warns Trump on blocking oil imports
Saudi Arabia has warned Donald Trump that the incoming US president will risk the health of his country's economy if he acts on his election promises to block oil imports.
Germany bans Islamist 'True Religion' group, raiding mosques and flats
Police launched dawn raids across Germany on Tuesday on about 190 mosques, flats and offices linked to an Islamist group after the government banned the organization, accusing it of radicalizing youngsters.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Israel in ‘close contact’ with Moscow to avoid issues over Syria
Israel is in “close contact” with Moscow, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, the day Russia launched a major new offensive in Syria.
Rabbis Urge Trump, Putin to Help Rebuild Temple in Jerusalem
A group of leading Israeli rabbis see in US President-elect Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin echoes of King Cyrus of Persia, who 2,500 years ago assisted the Jewish people in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem.
Netanyahu calls on Obama not to back any new peace moves as term ends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped President Barack Obama would not back any new UN initiatives on Palestinian-Israeli peace in the final weeks of his term.
Inside the United States
Clinton Email Scandal Update: 5 Congressional Committees Poised To Hold More Hearings On Private Server
The election may be over and president-elect Donald Trump may be wavering on whether he wants a special prosecutor to investigate former rival Hillary Clinton, but that hasn't cooled the ardor of congressional Republicans who want to investigate her private email server.
Drought Fuels Tens of Thousands of Acres of Southern Wildfires
As drought-stressed forests burn across much of the South -- including a blaze scorching a Manhattan-size area of north Georgia -- some traditional outdoor activities are now banned.
Mayor de Blasio urges all Americans to continue protesting Trump
Pointing to Donald Trump's recent comments on abortion and controversial appointment of an extremist right favorite to the White House, Mayor de Blasio on Monday urged all Americans to continue protesting the President-elect.
Targeting of Trump's new Chief Strategist Bannon called 'hysterical'
Still reeling from Nov. 8, the Washington-based media erupted after President-elect Donald Trump (who reportedly won the election) name one of the people responsible for getting him to the White House, Stephen K. Bannon, as his chief strategist.
Thousands donate to Planned Parenthood in anti-abortion US vice president-elect Mike Pence's name
Thousands of people have made donations to Planned Parenthood in the name of US Vice President-elect Mike Pence, an abortion opponent, so that he will receive official acknowledgements from the women's health care provider, the group says.
Soros bands with donors to resist Trump, 'take back power'
George Soros and other rich liberals who spent tens of millions of dollars trying to elect Hillary Clinton are gathering in Washington for a three-day, closed door meeting to retool the big-money left to fight back against Donald Trump.
79 Anti-Trump Protesters Arrested Didn't Vote in Election
At least 79 anti-Donald Trump demonstrators who were arrested in Portland, Oregon after protests turned violent did not vote in the presidential election, according to state records. Over 70 percent of the 112 anti-Trump protesters recently arrested during demonstrations in Portland to contest the election results did not cast their ballots for anyone, NBC affiliate KGW Portland reported Tuesday.
U.S. Politics
You're fired: Trump cuts all lobbyists from transition team
President-elect Trump's White House transition team is going lobbyist-free.
Pence removing lobbyists from Trump transition team
Lobbyists are being purged from official roles in President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, sources told Fox News late Tuesday.
Nancy Pelosi on the ropes? House Democrats delay leadership vote
House Democrats have delayed a scheduled vote this week on their leadership team for the incoming Congress -- giving some of the lesser-known members of the caucus more time to make their case that the party needs a face-lift in the wake of the general elections.
Paul Ryan unanimously renominated as House speaker, will face Jan. 3 vote
Republicans in Congress unanimously renominated Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as speaker of the House for another two years Tuesday.
Ben Carson says no to serving in Trump administration; Rep. Mike Rogers leaves transition team
Former presidential candidate Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, said he will not likely join Donald Trump's upcoming administration.
Christian News
Christian florist, 71, takes appeal to Washington Supreme Court in gay marriage case
The Washington Supreme Court heard on Tuesday the case of a 71-year-old florist who was sued by the government for declining to service a same-sex wedding ceremony.
'They Beat My Husband As We Pleaded For Them To Stop': New Film Highlights Persecution Of Christians Around The World
The 26-minute film - made in collaboration with Aid to the Church in Need - shows communities in countries such as Turkey and India where Christians suffer threats to religious freedom.
Christians Being Killed for Organ Harvesting
New evidence suggests China is engaged in large-scale forced organ harvesting, killing prisoners of conscience, including many Christians, and selling their organs on the lucrative international market.
Around the World
Russia launches new offensive; airstrikes hit Syria’s Aleppo
Russia launched new strikes in Syria on Tuesday involving carrier-borne jets and long-range missiles as opposition activists on the ground reported that the first airstrikes in nearly a month struck the besieged, rebel-held parts of the northern Syrian city of Aleppo.
Greek police use tear gas, stun grenades to quell anti-Obama protesters in Athens
Greek riot police used tear gas and stun grenades Tuesday in Athens to disperse about 3,000 left-wing marchers protesting a visit by President Barack Obama after they tried to enter an area off-limits to demonstrators.
Saudi Arabia warns Trump on blocking oil imports
Saudi Arabia has warned Donald Trump that the incoming US president will risk the health of his country's economy if he acts on his election promises to block oil imports.
Germany bans Islamist 'True Religion' group, raiding mosques and flats
Police launched dawn raids across Germany on Tuesday on about 190 mosques, flats and offices linked to an Islamist group after the government banned the organization, accusing it of radicalizing youngsters.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: Israel in ‘close contact’ with Moscow to avoid issues over Syria
Israel is in “close contact” with Moscow, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday, the day Russia launched a major new offensive in Syria.
Rabbis Urge Trump, Putin to Help Rebuild Temple in Jerusalem
A group of leading Israeli rabbis see in US President-elect Donald Trump and Russia President Vladimir Putin echoes of King Cyrus of Persia, who 2,500 years ago assisted the Jewish people in rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem.
Netanyahu calls on Obama not to back any new peace moves as term ends
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped President Barack Obama would not back any new UN initiatives on Palestinian-Israeli peace in the final weeks of his term.
Inside the United States
Clinton Email Scandal Update: 5 Congressional Committees Poised To Hold More Hearings On Private Server
The election may be over and president-elect Donald Trump may be wavering on whether he wants a special prosecutor to investigate former rival Hillary Clinton, but that hasn't cooled the ardor of congressional Republicans who want to investigate her private email server.
Drought Fuels Tens of Thousands of Acres of Southern Wildfires
As drought-stressed forests burn across much of the South -- including a blaze scorching a Manhattan-size area of north Georgia -- some traditional outdoor activities are now banned.
Mayor de Blasio urges all Americans to continue protesting Trump
Pointing to Donald Trump's recent comments on abortion and controversial appointment of an extremist right favorite to the White House, Mayor de Blasio on Monday urged all Americans to continue protesting the President-elect.
Targeting of Trump's new Chief Strategist Bannon called 'hysterical'
Still reeling from Nov. 8, the Washington-based media erupted after President-elect Donald Trump (who reportedly won the election) name one of the people responsible for getting him to the White House, Stephen K. Bannon, as his chief strategist.
Thousands donate to Planned Parenthood in anti-abortion US vice president-elect Mike Pence's name
Thousands of people have made donations to Planned Parenthood in the name of US Vice President-elect Mike Pence, an abortion opponent, so that he will receive official acknowledgements from the women's health care provider, the group says.
Soros bands with donors to resist Trump, 'take back power'
George Soros and other rich liberals who spent tens of millions of dollars trying to elect Hillary Clinton are gathering in Washington for a three-day, closed door meeting to retool the big-money left to fight back against Donald Trump.
79 Anti-Trump Protesters Arrested Didn't Vote in Election
At least 79 anti-Donald Trump demonstrators who were arrested in Portland, Oregon after protests turned violent did not vote in the presidential election, according to state records. Over 70 percent of the 112 anti-Trump protesters recently arrested during demonstrations in Portland to contest the election results did not cast their ballots for anyone, NBC affiliate KGW Portland reported Tuesday.
U.S. Politics
You're fired: Trump cuts all lobbyists from transition team
President-elect Trump's White House transition team is going lobbyist-free.
Pence removing lobbyists from Trump transition team
Lobbyists are being purged from official roles in President-elect Donald Trump's transition team, sources told Fox News late Tuesday.
Nancy Pelosi on the ropes? House Democrats delay leadership vote
House Democrats have delayed a scheduled vote this week on their leadership team for the incoming Congress -- giving some of the lesser-known members of the caucus more time to make their case that the party needs a face-lift in the wake of the general elections.
Paul Ryan unanimously renominated as House speaker, will face Jan. 3 vote
Republicans in Congress unanimously renominated Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as speaker of the House for another two years Tuesday.
Ben Carson says no to serving in Trump administration; Rep. Mike Rogers leaves transition team
Former presidential candidate Ben Carson, a retired neurosurgeon, said he will not likely join Donald Trump's upcoming administration.
Christian News
Christian florist, 71, takes appeal to Washington Supreme Court in gay marriage case
The Washington Supreme Court heard on Tuesday the case of a 71-year-old florist who was sued by the government for declining to service a same-sex wedding ceremony.
'They Beat My Husband As We Pleaded For Them To Stop': New Film Highlights Persecution Of Christians Around The World
The 26-minute film - made in collaboration with Aid to the Church in Need - shows communities in countries such as Turkey and India where Christians suffer threats to religious freedom.
Christians Being Killed for Organ Harvesting
New evidence suggests China is engaged in large-scale forced organ harvesting, killing prisoners of conscience, including many Christians, and selling their organs on the lucrative international market.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia And Iran Talk $10 Billion Arms Deal, Moscow To Send Tanks, Planes And Missiles To Tehran
Russian media reported Monday that Moscow and Tehran are negotiating an arms deal worth about $10 billion through which Russia would send a massive supply of military equipment to its Middle Eastern ally.
Trump and Putin agree to target terrorism and extremism
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed they will work together to tackle international terrorism and extremism, the Kremlin says.
EU ministers reaffirm Iran deal in face of Trump presidency
Top EU diplomats are calling for more robust European defense and a greater European voice in world affairs as Donald Trump -- whose isolationist, protectionist promises have worried many in Europe -- prepares to assume the US presidency.
UN reports show Islamic State using chemical weapons in Mosul
The U.N. human rights office is citing new details as proof that the Islamic State group is using chemical weapons as Iraqi government forces try to oust its fighters from the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
Russian fighter jet crashes near its aircraft carrier in Mediterranean, US officials say
A Russian fighter jet crashed in the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launching from its aircraft carrier near the coast of Syria Sunday, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Brightest moon in almost 69 years lights up sky around globe
The brightest moon in almost 69 years is lighting up the sky in a treat for star watchers around the globe.
Iran and China sign military cooperation agreement
Iran's state TV is reporting that Iran and China have signed an agreement to hold joint military drills and cooperate in fighting terrorism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli bill to muffle Muslim call to prayer stokes tempers on all sides
Following the approval Sunday of the so-called Muezzin bill of Bayit Yehudi MK Moti Yogev for a preliminary reading in the Knesset, activists on both sides of the dispute regarding the noise-levels of the Islamic call to prayer have spoken out.
PA stops paying terrorists, Hamas outraged
Palestinian MP Nayef Rajoub, a member of the Hamas-affiliated Party of Change and Reform, on Saturday blasted the Palestinian Authority (PA) Finance Ministry's decision to stop paying the salaries of 30 released terrorists, on the grounds that they are working against the legitimacy of the PA government.
Inside the United States
Hate crimes against Muslims up 67 percent in 2015, FBI says
Reported hate crimes against Muslims rose in 2015 to their highest number since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
GOP President-Elect Donald Trump Says Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Settled' Law
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said he's 'fine' with same-sex marriage as the law of the land, calling the issue 'settled' by the Supreme Court.
U.S. Politics
Republicans plot to expand on election wins in 2018
Republicans are already plotting how to harness the massive turnout operation that powered Donald Trump to victory last week and to deploy it in 2018, when a favorable map could give the party a chance to expand its Senate majority.
State Elections Solidify GOP Control
In the lightning strike of Donald Trump's presidential victory, the storms of local elections quietly rumbled in the background. State elections brought the passage of conservative ballot measures in red states and liberal measures in blue states. But Republican dominance crafted election night's narrative.
Reince Priebus: Donald Trump is 'a president for everyone'
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, said Monday that Mr. Trump is going to be a president for 'everyone.'
Christian News
Iran Three Azeri Christians Released from Prison
CSW welcomes news of the release of three Azeri Christians previously detained in Iran.
Court Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Monument
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order to remove the Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of Bloomfield City Hall in New Mexico.
Around the World
Russia And Iran Talk $10 Billion Arms Deal, Moscow To Send Tanks, Planes And Missiles To Tehran
Russian media reported Monday that Moscow and Tehran are negotiating an arms deal worth about $10 billion through which Russia would send a massive supply of military equipment to its Middle Eastern ally.
Trump and Putin agree to target terrorism and extremism
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed they will work together to tackle international terrorism and extremism, the Kremlin says.
EU ministers reaffirm Iran deal in face of Trump presidency
Top EU diplomats are calling for more robust European defense and a greater European voice in world affairs as Donald Trump -- whose isolationist, protectionist promises have worried many in Europe -- prepares to assume the US presidency.
UN reports show Islamic State using chemical weapons in Mosul
The U.N. human rights office is citing new details as proof that the Islamic State group is using chemical weapons as Iraqi government forces try to oust its fighters from the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
Russian fighter jet crashes near its aircraft carrier in Mediterranean, US officials say
A Russian fighter jet crashed in the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launching from its aircraft carrier near the coast of Syria Sunday, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Brightest moon in almost 69 years lights up sky around globe
The brightest moon in almost 69 years is lighting up the sky in a treat for star watchers around the globe.
Iran and China sign military cooperation agreement
Iran's state TV is reporting that Iran and China have signed an agreement to hold joint military drills and cooperate in fighting terrorism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli bill to muffle Muslim call to prayer stokes tempers on all sides
Following the approval Sunday of the so-called Muezzin bill of Bayit Yehudi MK Moti Yogev for a preliminary reading in the Knesset, activists on both sides of the dispute regarding the noise-levels of the Islamic call to prayer have spoken out.
PA stops paying terrorists, Hamas outraged
Palestinian MP Nayef Rajoub, a member of the Hamas-affiliated Party of Change and Reform, on Saturday blasted the Palestinian Authority (PA) Finance Ministry's decision to stop paying the salaries of 30 released terrorists, on the grounds that they are working against the legitimacy of the PA government.
Inside the United States
Hate crimes against Muslims up 67 percent in 2015, FBI says
Reported hate crimes against Muslims rose in 2015 to their highest number since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
GOP President-Elect Donald Trump Says Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Settled' Law
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said he's 'fine' with same-sex marriage as the law of the land, calling the issue 'settled' by the Supreme Court.
U.S. Politics
Republicans plot to expand on election wins in 2018
Republicans are already plotting how to harness the massive turnout operation that powered Donald Trump to victory last week and to deploy it in 2018, when a favorable map could give the party a chance to expand its Senate majority.
State Elections Solidify GOP Control
In the lightning strike of Donald Trump's presidential victory, the storms of local elections quietly rumbled in the background. State elections brought the passage of conservative ballot measures in red states and liberal measures in blue states. But Republican dominance crafted election night's narrative.
Reince Priebus: Donald Trump is 'a president for everyone'
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, said Monday that Mr. Trump is going to be a president for 'everyone.'
Christian News
Iran Three Azeri Christians Released from Prison
CSW welcomes news of the release of three Azeri Christians previously detained in Iran.
Court Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Monument
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order to remove the Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of Bloomfield City Hall in New Mexico.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian warship flotilla now off Syrian coast: military
A flotilla of Russian warships is now in the eastern Mediterranean off the Syrian coast after being sent to reinforce Russia’s military in the area, a naval commander said on state television.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand, Killing 2 People
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, killing at least two people, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure, and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.
Will Trump scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he could do it
President-elect Donald Trump has an array of options before him when he assumes the presidency on Jan. 21, according to supporters and opponents of the deal. Reached last year between Iran and six major powers led by the United States, it rolled back Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
John Kerry: U.S. to advance climate change pact before Donald Trump takes office
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vowed to do 'everything possible' to keep intact the international climate change agreement despite threats from President-elect Donald Trump to scrap the accord.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Israeli-Palestinian peace would be 'ultimate deal'
President elect-Donald Trump wasted no time placing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict high on his foreign policy agenda, telling The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he hopes to end the conflict after taking office in January.
Netanyahu to Russian PM: Red line needed on Iranian nukes, bases in Syria
Iran must be prevented from producing nuclear weapons and from placing military bases in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian counterpart, Dimitry Medvedev, on Thursday.
Inside the United States
Trump promises to deport at least 2 million 'criminal' immigrants in post-election interview
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport or incarcerate “probably two million,” or even three million “criminal” illegal immigrants, once he takes office.
Obama goes on global spending spree in final days
As the final months of the outgoing administration wind down, President Obama will attempt to add achievements to his legacy such as the 'greening' of Mexico City's new multi-billion-dollar airport and the modernization of Mexican border crossings - that is, the ones leading into but not out of Mexico.
California deputy sheriff 'executed,' suspect at large
A Stanislaus County, Calif., deputy sheriff was killed in the line of duty early Sunday, authorities said.
Scenes from the liberal meltdown
Days after Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the presidency, liberal America remains in the throes of a massive mental and emotional meltdown.
U.S. Politics
Is a Muslim from the Midwest set to take over the Democratic National Committee?
He's a Muslim from the heartland and he could be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Christian News
Let President-Elect Trump know the Importance of Israel: Sign our Petition!
We want to send a strong, encouraging message to President-Elect Donald Trump concerning the importance of the nation of Israel in relation to God’s Word. Mr. Trump has already made strong statements supporting Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the nation’s right to exist and defend herself. Let’s be sure to support our future President in his decision and encourage him to follow through on his affirmations concerning Jerusalem and the Promised Land. Our goal is to deliver a petition of 1,000,000 signatures before Mr. Trump takes office.
Around the World
Russian warship flotilla now off Syrian coast: military
A flotilla of Russian warships is now in the eastern Mediterranean off the Syrian coast after being sent to reinforce Russia’s military in the area, a naval commander said on state television.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand, Killing 2 People
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, killing at least two people, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure, and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.
Will Trump scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he could do it
President-elect Donald Trump has an array of options before him when he assumes the presidency on Jan. 21, according to supporters and opponents of the deal. Reached last year between Iran and six major powers led by the United States, it rolled back Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
John Kerry: U.S. to advance climate change pact before Donald Trump takes office
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vowed to do 'everything possible' to keep intact the international climate change agreement despite threats from President-elect Donald Trump to scrap the accord.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Israeli-Palestinian peace would be 'ultimate deal'
President elect-Donald Trump wasted no time placing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict high on his foreign policy agenda, telling The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he hopes to end the conflict after taking office in January.
Netanyahu to Russian PM: Red line needed on Iranian nukes, bases in Syria
Iran must be prevented from producing nuclear weapons and from placing military bases in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian counterpart, Dimitry Medvedev, on Thursday.
Inside the United States
Trump promises to deport at least 2 million 'criminal' immigrants in post-election interview
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport or incarcerate “probably two million,” or even three million “criminal” illegal immigrants, once he takes office.
Obama goes on global spending spree in final days
As the final months of the outgoing administration wind down, President Obama will attempt to add achievements to his legacy such as the 'greening' of Mexico City's new multi-billion-dollar airport and the modernization of Mexican border crossings - that is, the ones leading into but not out of Mexico.
California deputy sheriff 'executed,' suspect at large
A Stanislaus County, Calif., deputy sheriff was killed in the line of duty early Sunday, authorities said.
Scenes from the liberal meltdown
Days after Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the presidency, liberal America remains in the throes of a massive mental and emotional meltdown.
U.S. Politics
Is a Muslim from the Midwest set to take over the Democratic National Committee?
He's a Muslim from the heartland and he could be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Christian News
Let President-Elect Trump know the Importance of Israel: Sign our Petition!
We want to send a strong, encouraging message to President-Elect Donald Trump concerning the importance of the nation of Israel in relation to God’s Word. Mr. Trump has already made strong statements supporting Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the nation’s right to exist and defend herself. Let’s be sure to support our future President in his decision and encourage him to follow through on his affirmations concerning Jerusalem and the Promised Land. Our goal is to deliver a petition of 1,000,000 signatures before Mr. Trump takes office.