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Around the World
Vladimir Putin says Russia open to extending New START treaty with U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door to immediately extending the last nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia that is still active.
Trump warns Kim Jong Un he has ‘everything’ to lose after test at North Korea missile site
President Trump on Sunday said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has 'everything' to lose by acting aggressively after Pyongyang conducted a 'very important test' at a missile site that supposedly had been shuttered.
New Russia-Turkey S-400 Missile Deal in the Works, Interfax Says
Russia and Turkey are working on a contract for the delivery of a new batch of Russian S-400 missile systems, the Interfax news agency cited a senior official at a Russian military cooperation agency as saying on Friday.
Iran boasts it will soon unveil new nuclear centrifuges, power plant
Iran is set to unveil at least 50 new nuclear-related 'products,' including new centrifuge systems and a heavy water power plant in 2020, boasted an Iranian official on Saturday.
Canadian Church of Atheism denied charitable status after court finds it's not a religion
A federal court in Canada has ruled that the self-titled 'Church of Atheism' isn't a religion and can't be treated like one for tax purposes.
Massive rally in Hong Kong marks six months of protests
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators poured into the Hong Kong streets on Sunday in a mass show of support -- marking sixth months of pro-democracy protests and highlighting the resilience of a people who continue to fight for their freedom and autonomy against the Chinese government.
China’s Unexpected Export Drop Shows Why It Wants a Trade Deal
The unexpected drop in China’s exports in November shows one reason why the nation wants to agree on a phase one trade deal - U.S. tariffs are hurting China’s exports at a time when global demand is already weak.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US House passes resolution supporting two-state solution
The US House of Representatives approved on Friday a resolution expressing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while also warning Israel against any attempts toward annexation of territory in the West Bank.
Netanyahu: America and Israel have 'decided to speed up work' on mutual defense pact
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met in Lisbon, Portugal Wednesday to discuss a mutual defense treaty between the US and Israel.
No talks set as coalition deadline approaches
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz and their parties’ coalition negotiating teams will all be at the Knesset on Monday, but sources close to them all said there would be no negotiations to end the political quagmire.
FM: Bombing Iran to stop its nuclear program remains 'an option'
The option to launch a preemptive strike against Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon remains viable, Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in an interview Saturday.
Inside the United States
As Fed reiterates rate pause, forecasts likely to be blown off course
Friday’s booming U.S. jobs report should give the Federal Reserve all it needs to stick to its plan not to cut interest rates further in the near future, so when U.S. central bankers meet this week, most of the focus will be on their outlook for next year and beyond.
U.S. Justice Ginsburg puts temporary hold on Trump financial records dispute
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday put a temporary hold on a court ruling that would require records held by Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp to be handed over to Democratic-led congressional panels.
FBI Says it Presumes Base Shooting was act of Terrorism
The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.
Judge Tosses Five Charges Against Anti-Abortion Activists for Undercover Videos
A California judge dismissed five felony charges against two activists who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood executives talking about the practice of providing human body parts of aborted babies for research.
Unemployment at a 50 year low; 24th Record Breaker for Trump
he Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics says the economy added a whopping 266,000 jobs in November; and for the sixth month in a row, a record number of Americans were counted as employed.
Manufacturing Jobs +54,000 in November; Up 510,000 Under Trump
Manufacturing jobs increased by 54,000 in November, climbing from 12,811,000 to 12,865,000, according to the numbers released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. trade deficit shrinks sharply; labor market tight
The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a broad decline in imports hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand.
Christian News
Christian pastor in India meets great opposition for seeking the lost
A Christian pastor in India called to minister to one of the country's unreached people groups was beaten along with his congregation in November by a Hindu mob.
Over 40 Hong Kong Christian leaders receive threatening messages
Hong Kong Christian leaders are coming under fire for their involvement in protests, with many receiving threatening messages that reflect a disturbing amount of surveillance.
Americans abandoning faith linked to drop in charitable giving, analysis finds
Americans are giving less to charitable organizations and declining religious affiliation is contributing to the decrease, according to a new analysis of philanthropic trends.
Muslims in Norway target Christian street preacher
Four Muslim men attacked a Christian evangelist in Norway, threatening to kill him if he did not convert to Islam.
Vladimir Putin says Russia open to extending New START treaty with U.S.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has opened the door to immediately extending the last nuclear arms treaty between the U.S. and Russia that is still active.
Trump warns Kim Jong Un he has ‘everything’ to lose after test at North Korea missile site
President Trump on Sunday said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has 'everything' to lose by acting aggressively after Pyongyang conducted a 'very important test' at a missile site that supposedly had been shuttered.
New Russia-Turkey S-400 Missile Deal in the Works, Interfax Says
Russia and Turkey are working on a contract for the delivery of a new batch of Russian S-400 missile systems, the Interfax news agency cited a senior official at a Russian military cooperation agency as saying on Friday.
Iran boasts it will soon unveil new nuclear centrifuges, power plant
Iran is set to unveil at least 50 new nuclear-related 'products,' including new centrifuge systems and a heavy water power plant in 2020, boasted an Iranian official on Saturday.
Canadian Church of Atheism denied charitable status after court finds it's not a religion
A federal court in Canada has ruled that the self-titled 'Church of Atheism' isn't a religion and can't be treated like one for tax purposes.
Massive rally in Hong Kong marks six months of protests
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators poured into the Hong Kong streets on Sunday in a mass show of support -- marking sixth months of pro-democracy protests and highlighting the resilience of a people who continue to fight for their freedom and autonomy against the Chinese government.
China’s Unexpected Export Drop Shows Why It Wants a Trade Deal
The unexpected drop in China’s exports in November shows one reason why the nation wants to agree on a phase one trade deal - U.S. tariffs are hurting China’s exports at a time when global demand is already weak.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US House passes resolution supporting two-state solution
The US House of Representatives approved on Friday a resolution expressing support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, while also warning Israel against any attempts toward annexation of territory in the West Bank.
Netanyahu: America and Israel have 'decided to speed up work' on mutual defense pact
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met in Lisbon, Portugal Wednesday to discuss a mutual defense treaty between the US and Israel.
No talks set as coalition deadline approaches
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Blue and White leader Benny Gantz and their parties’ coalition negotiating teams will all be at the Knesset on Monday, but sources close to them all said there would be no negotiations to end the political quagmire.
FM: Bombing Iran to stop its nuclear program remains 'an option'
The option to launch a preemptive strike against Iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon remains viable, Foreign Minister Israel Katz said in an interview Saturday.
Inside the United States
As Fed reiterates rate pause, forecasts likely to be blown off course
Friday’s booming U.S. jobs report should give the Federal Reserve all it needs to stick to its plan not to cut interest rates further in the near future, so when U.S. central bankers meet this week, most of the focus will be on their outlook for next year and beyond.
U.S. Justice Ginsburg puts temporary hold on Trump financial records dispute
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday put a temporary hold on a court ruling that would require records held by Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp to be handed over to Democratic-led congressional panels.
FBI Says it Presumes Base Shooting was act of Terrorism
The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.
Judge Tosses Five Charges Against Anti-Abortion Activists for Undercover Videos
A California judge dismissed five felony charges against two activists who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood executives talking about the practice of providing human body parts of aborted babies for research.
Unemployment at a 50 year low; 24th Record Breaker for Trump
he Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics says the economy added a whopping 266,000 jobs in November; and for the sixth month in a row, a record number of Americans were counted as employed.
Manufacturing Jobs +54,000 in November; Up 510,000 Under Trump
Manufacturing jobs increased by 54,000 in November, climbing from 12,811,000 to 12,865,000, according to the numbers released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. trade deficit shrinks sharply; labor market tight
The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a broad decline in imports hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand.
Christian News
Christian pastor in India meets great opposition for seeking the lost
A Christian pastor in India called to minister to one of the country's unreached people groups was beaten along with his congregation in November by a Hindu mob.
Over 40 Hong Kong Christian leaders receive threatening messages
Hong Kong Christian leaders are coming under fire for their involvement in protests, with many receiving threatening messages that reflect a disturbing amount of surveillance.
Americans abandoning faith linked to drop in charitable giving, analysis finds
Americans are giving less to charitable organizations and declining religious affiliation is contributing to the decrease, according to a new analysis of philanthropic trends.
Muslims in Norway target Christian street preacher
Four Muslim men attacked a Christian evangelist in Norway, threatening to kill him if he did not convert to Islam.
Around the World
Iran Is Secretly Moving Missiles Into Iraq, U.S. Officials Say
Iran has used the continuing chaos in Iraq to build up a hidden arsenal of short-range ballistic missiles in Iraq, part of a widening effort to try to intimidate the Middle East and assert its power, according to American intelligence and military officials.
Trump’s US-Japan trade deal wins Japan parliament approval
Japan’s Parliament on Wednesday approved a trade deal that was agreed upon by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier this year.
US officials release photos of 'significant cache' of Iranian missile parts captured
U.S. officials released photos Thursday of the missile parts intercepted by military personnel believed to be from Iran headed to Yemen.
Iranian forces may have killed more than 1,000 in recent protests, official says
More than 1,000 people may have been killed by security forces in Iran amid recent protests, a senior state department official said Thursday, one day after authorities in the Islamic Republic acknowledged that demonstrators have been shot and killed in the unrest.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
147 nations call to halt ‘aid’ to Israeli settlements
Some 147 United Nations member states, including the European Union, have called to halt all aid to West Bank settlements, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to annex the Jordan Valley.
Inside the United States
Pelosi Says ‘Prayerful’ Democrats -- Following Founders’ ‘Firm Reliance on Divine Providence’ -- Will Impeach Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) gave an address in the Capitol this morning to inform the country that 'prayerful' Democrats -- following the Founders’ 'firm reliance on Divine Providence' -- will move forward with impeaching President Donald Trump.
Trump turns to U.S. Supreme Court as last chance to keep his finances secret
President Donald Trump on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to keep his financial records out of the hands of a Democratic-led congressional panel, setting up a major clash between branches of government.
U.S. trade deficit shrinks sharply; labor market tight
The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a broad decline in imports hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand.
Reshaping the Courts: 164 of Trump's Judicial Picks Confirmed by the Senate
Donald Trump pledged during the 2016 presidential campaign that if elected he would appoint judges who adhere to the Constitution as written, originalists, and so far he seems to have kept his promise with 164 nominations to various federal courts confirmed by the Senate. Several more are likely to be confirmed by the end of this year.
The US has the 4th-lowest tax rates in the world following last year's GOP cuts
A sweeping tax overhaul signed by President Donald Trump pushed US rates to among the lowest in the world last year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday.
Christian News
US Christians build field hospital in Gaza, deepening rift between PA and Hamas
A field hospital being built by a US Evangelical Christian aid group in the northern Gaza Strip has become a source of controversy for the already feuding Ramallah-based Palestinian leadership and the Hamas terrorist group that controls the coastal enclave.
Pro-Life Churches, Ministries Fight NY Law Forcing Them to Hire Pro-Choice Employees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a supporter of abortion in the Empire State, signed Senate Bill 660 on Nov. 8, requiring all employers—including churches, religious schools, faith-based pregnancy care centers, and religious nonprofits—to disavow their beliefs about abortion, contraception, and sexual morality by forcing them to hire and employ those who refuse to abide by the organizations' statements of faith.
No Christians Allowed: Muslim UN Officials Block Syrian Christian Refugees from Getting Help
Christian Syrian refugees have told CBN News that they have been blocked from getting help from the United Nations Refugee Agency, the UNHCR, by Muslim UN officials in Jordan.
Iran Is Secretly Moving Missiles Into Iraq, U.S. Officials Say
Iran has used the continuing chaos in Iraq to build up a hidden arsenal of short-range ballistic missiles in Iraq, part of a widening effort to try to intimidate the Middle East and assert its power, according to American intelligence and military officials.
Trump’s US-Japan trade deal wins Japan parliament approval
Japan’s Parliament on Wednesday approved a trade deal that was agreed upon by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe earlier this year.
US officials release photos of 'significant cache' of Iranian missile parts captured
U.S. officials released photos Thursday of the missile parts intercepted by military personnel believed to be from Iran headed to Yemen.
Iranian forces may have killed more than 1,000 in recent protests, official says
More than 1,000 people may have been killed by security forces in Iran amid recent protests, a senior state department official said Thursday, one day after authorities in the Islamic Republic acknowledged that demonstrators have been shot and killed in the unrest.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
147 nations call to halt ‘aid’ to Israeli settlements
Some 147 United Nations member states, including the European Union, have called to halt all aid to West Bank settlements, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing to annex the Jordan Valley.
Inside the United States
Pelosi Says ‘Prayerful’ Democrats -- Following Founders’ ‘Firm Reliance on Divine Providence’ -- Will Impeach Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) gave an address in the Capitol this morning to inform the country that 'prayerful' Democrats -- following the Founders’ 'firm reliance on Divine Providence' -- will move forward with impeaching President Donald Trump.
Trump turns to U.S. Supreme Court as last chance to keep his finances secret
President Donald Trump on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to keep his financial records out of the hands of a Democratic-led congressional panel, setting up a major clash between branches of government.
U.S. trade deficit shrinks sharply; labor market tight
The U.S. trade deficit dropped to its lowest level in nearly 1-1/2 years in October, suggesting trade could contribute to economic growth in the fourth quarter, though a broad decline in imports hinted at a slowdown in domestic demand.
Reshaping the Courts: 164 of Trump's Judicial Picks Confirmed by the Senate
Donald Trump pledged during the 2016 presidential campaign that if elected he would appoint judges who adhere to the Constitution as written, originalists, and so far he seems to have kept his promise with 164 nominations to various federal courts confirmed by the Senate. Several more are likely to be confirmed by the end of this year.
The US has the 4th-lowest tax rates in the world following last year's GOP cuts
A sweeping tax overhaul signed by President Donald Trump pushed US rates to among the lowest in the world last year, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Thursday.
Christian News
US Christians build field hospital in Gaza, deepening rift between PA and Hamas
A field hospital being built by a US Evangelical Christian aid group in the northern Gaza Strip has become a source of controversy for the already feuding Ramallah-based Palestinian leadership and the Hamas terrorist group that controls the coastal enclave.
Pro-Life Churches, Ministries Fight NY Law Forcing Them to Hire Pro-Choice Employees
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, a supporter of abortion in the Empire State, signed Senate Bill 660 on Nov. 8, requiring all employers—including churches, religious schools, faith-based pregnancy care centers, and religious nonprofits—to disavow their beliefs about abortion, contraception, and sexual morality by forcing them to hire and employ those who refuse to abide by the organizations' statements of faith.
No Christians Allowed: Muslim UN Officials Block Syrian Christian Refugees from Getting Help
Christian Syrian refugees have told CBN News that they have been blocked from getting help from the United Nations Refugee Agency, the UNHCR, by Muslim UN officials in Jordan.
Around the World
Europeans rap Iran for working on nuclear-capable missiles
France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran’s efforts to develop 'nuclear-capable ballistic missiles' go against a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on Tehran not to undertake any activity related to such missiles.
US said mulling sending 14,000 more troops to Mideast as Iran threat grows
The United States is weighing sending up to 14,000 more troops to the Middle East in the face of a perceived growing threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen captured by US Navy warship, officials say
U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy warship has intercepted a 'significant cache' of what is thought to be missile parts from Iran headed to rebels in Yemen.
China gene-edited baby experiment 'may have created unintended mutations'
The gene-editing performed on Chinese twins to immunize them against HIV may have failed and created unintended mutations, scientists have said after the original research was made public for the first time.
Iran announces joint naval exercise with China, Russia
Iran will hold joint naval drills with China and Russia starting on December 27, the head of Iran’s navy said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Likud begins planning leadership race as PM faces 1st real challenge in 14 years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is to begin discussions on holding a party leadership primary that is expected to see the first real challenge to the premier’s leadership in 14 years.
Marking a first, 11 EU countries vote against anti-Israel UN resolution
On September 22, 2016, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood before the UN General Assembly and said that he had a message that would shock the audience: 'Israel has a bright future at the UN.'
Inside the United States
Legal Experts Split Down Party Lines on Case for Impeachment
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee picked up the impeachment torch by holding its first public hearing. The committee heard from four constitutional law experts on what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors. House Democrats called three witnesses, while Republicans had one.
US Gun Background Checks on Pace to Break Record in 2019
Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in reaction to the Democratic presidential candidates' calls for tighter restrictions.
Joe Biden Proposes $1 Trillion in New Corporate Taxes
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposed nearly $1 trillion in new corporate taxes on Wednesday as he sought to generate more revenue to pay for his policy plans on health care, climate, infrastructure and education.
'Bible-Believing' TX Justice of the Peace in Trouble for Declining to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley, a devout Christian, has received a public warning by Texas' State Commission on Judicial Conduct for refusing to perform same-sex marriages.
Trump Administration Moves to End Food Stamps for 700,000
The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to end food-stamp benefits for about 700,000 Americans, issuing a new regulation that makes it harder for states to gain waivers from a requirement that beneficiaries work or participate in a vocational training program.
Europeans rap Iran for working on nuclear-capable missiles
France, Germany and the United Kingdom say Iran’s efforts to develop 'nuclear-capable ballistic missiles' go against a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on Tehran not to undertake any activity related to such missiles.
US said mulling sending 14,000 more troops to Mideast as Iran threat grows
The United States is weighing sending up to 14,000 more troops to the Middle East in the face of a perceived growing threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
Iranian missile parts headed to Yemen captured by US Navy warship, officials say
U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy warship has intercepted a 'significant cache' of what is thought to be missile parts from Iran headed to rebels in Yemen.
China gene-edited baby experiment 'may have created unintended mutations'
The gene-editing performed on Chinese twins to immunize them against HIV may have failed and created unintended mutations, scientists have said after the original research was made public for the first time.
Iran announces joint naval exercise with China, Russia
Iran will hold joint naval drills with China and Russia starting on December 27, the head of Iran’s navy said on Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Likud begins planning leadership race as PM faces 1st real challenge in 14 years
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is to begin discussions on holding a party leadership primary that is expected to see the first real challenge to the premier’s leadership in 14 years.
Marking a first, 11 EU countries vote against anti-Israel UN resolution
On September 22, 2016, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood before the UN General Assembly and said that he had a message that would shock the audience: 'Israel has a bright future at the UN.'
Inside the United States
Legal Experts Split Down Party Lines on Case for Impeachment
On Wednesday, the House Judiciary Committee picked up the impeachment torch by holding its first public hearing. The committee heard from four constitutional law experts on what constitutes high crimes and misdemeanors. House Democrats called three witnesses, while Republicans had one.
US Gun Background Checks on Pace to Break Record in 2019
Background checks on gun purchases in the U.S. are climbing toward a record high this year, reflecting what the industry says is a rush by people to buy weapons in reaction to the Democratic presidential candidates' calls for tighter restrictions.
Joe Biden Proposes $1 Trillion in New Corporate Taxes
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposed nearly $1 trillion in new corporate taxes on Wednesday as he sought to generate more revenue to pay for his policy plans on health care, climate, infrastructure and education.
'Bible-Believing' TX Justice of the Peace in Trouble for Declining to Perform Same-Sex Marriages
McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley, a devout Christian, has received a public warning by Texas' State Commission on Judicial Conduct for refusing to perform same-sex marriages.
Trump Administration Moves to End Food Stamps for 700,000
The Trump administration announced a plan Wednesday to end food-stamp benefits for about 700,000 Americans, issuing a new regulation that makes it harder for states to gain waivers from a requirement that beneficiaries work or participate in a vocational training program.