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Around the World
Trump submits notice to exit Paris Agreement
On the third anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement going into effect, the Trump administration announced that it has begun the process to withdraw from the multination landmark environmental accord.
Iran uses embassy takeover anniversary to announce doubling of nuclear enrichment
U.S.-Iran tensions escalated Monday as Tehran announced a doubling of its uranium enrichment activities in a calculated breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and the Trump administration leveled a slate of fresh sanctions targeting an inner circle of officials around Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Thousands Attend Competing Rallies in Lebanon
Protesters in Lebanon rallied Sunday to call for President Michel Aoun's ouster as part of a push for sweeping changes that have already brought the resignation of the country's prime minister.
U.S. targets Iranian top leader's inner circle with new sanctions
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on nine people close to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including his chief of staff, one of his sons and the head of the judiciary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: We have no better friends than our Christian friends
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed Christian journalists and dignitaries from around the world Sunday, as the 2019 Christian Media Summit kicked off in Jerusalem.
Was the corner of God's altar found in Shiloh, West Bank?
This summer, under the guidance of Dr. Scott Stripling, a discovery of a horn, which was one of the four corners of an ancient altar, as described in Kings was found in Shiloh.
Hamas warns it has enough rockets to target Tel Aviv for 'six months in a row'
Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, on Monday threatened to turn Israeli cities into 'ghost towns' and warned the terror group has enough firepower to launch rockets into Tel Aviv 'for six months in a row.'
Likud MK pushes PM on West Bank annexation
A Likud MK is pushing legislation to hold Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyhau to a campaign pledge to annex parts of the West Bank.
Inside the United States
In a major blow to Trump, a federal appeals court ruled he has to turn over his taxes to New York prosecutors
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's accounting firm must turn over his tax returns to New York state prosecutors.
Christian News
‘Not abandoned’: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Various groups and churches across the world are taking part in the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, overseen by the World Evangelical Alliance.
Trump submits notice to exit Paris Agreement
On the third anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement going into effect, the Trump administration announced that it has begun the process to withdraw from the multination landmark environmental accord.
Iran uses embassy takeover anniversary to announce doubling of nuclear enrichment
U.S.-Iran tensions escalated Monday as Tehran announced a doubling of its uranium enrichment activities in a calculated breach of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and the Trump administration leveled a slate of fresh sanctions targeting an inner circle of officials around Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Thousands Attend Competing Rallies in Lebanon
Protesters in Lebanon rallied Sunday to call for President Michel Aoun's ouster as part of a push for sweeping changes that have already brought the resignation of the country's prime minister.
U.S. targets Iranian top leader's inner circle with new sanctions
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on nine people close to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, including his chief of staff, one of his sons and the head of the judiciary.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu: We have no better friends than our Christian friends
Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addressed Christian journalists and dignitaries from around the world Sunday, as the 2019 Christian Media Summit kicked off in Jerusalem.
Was the corner of God's altar found in Shiloh, West Bank?
This summer, under the guidance of Dr. Scott Stripling, a discovery of a horn, which was one of the four corners of an ancient altar, as described in Kings was found in Shiloh.
Hamas warns it has enough rockets to target Tel Aviv for 'six months in a row'
Hamas's leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar, on Monday threatened to turn Israeli cities into 'ghost towns' and warned the terror group has enough firepower to launch rockets into Tel Aviv 'for six months in a row.'
Likud MK pushes PM on West Bank annexation
A Likud MK is pushing legislation to hold Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyhau to a campaign pledge to annex parts of the West Bank.
Inside the United States
In a major blow to Trump, a federal appeals court ruled he has to turn over his taxes to New York prosecutors
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that President Donald Trump's accounting firm must turn over his tax returns to New York state prosecutors.
Christian News
‘Not abandoned’: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Various groups and churches across the world are taking part in the annual International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, overseen by the World Evangelical Alliance.
Around the World
Russia Prepares Largest-Ever ‘Satan-2’ Ballistic Missile Tests
Russia is preparing to conduct at least five tests next year of its new ballistic missile that has been called the largest missile in history, the Vedomosti newspaper reported Wednesday.
Flooding in East Africa Affects More Than 1 Million People
An aid group estimates that more than 1 million people in East Africa are affected by flooding after higher-than-normal rainfall.
Hong Kong protesters met with tear gas after attacking Chinese news agency offices
Police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Hong Kong on Saturday following an attack on China's official Xinhua news agency and local metro stations, as the anti-government movement nears the five-month mark.
Trump absent, ASEAN charts path for trade bloc led by China
Southeast Asian leaders agreed Sunday to work with China and other neighbors to transcend conflicts over trade policies and territorial disputes for the sake of stronger economies and regional stability.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage will not run in UK election
Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s upstart Brexit Party, said on Sunday he would not stand in next month’s election, choosing instead to campaign countrywide against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s EU divorce deal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF prepares for more, longer-range rockets from Gaza as tense calm resumes
The Israel Defense Forces is preparing for a scenario in which Palestinian terror groups will continue to launch rockets at Israeli communities following a weekend of violence, and perhaps even increase their range to target bigger cities.
Israel's Netanyahu Promises Covert Actions against Enemies
Israel's prime minister says the military will continue to strike its enemies, including through covert missions, after a weekend flareup of violence in the Gaza Strip.
Russia nixed arms sales to Israel’s enemies at its request, PM’s adviser says
Russia acquiesced to Israeli requests and canceled certain arms sales to regimes that are antagonistic toward Israel, an adviser to the prime minister said this week, according to the Ynet news site.
Inside the United States
US economy added 128K jobs in October, beating estimates
The U.S. economy added 128,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6%, according to new data released Friday, overcoming the drag from a monthlong General Motors strike that ended last week.
US debt surpasses $23 trillion for first time
The federal government's outstanding public debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the first time in history, according to data from the Treasury Department released on Friday.
Record 158,510,000 Americans Employed in October; 23rd Record for Trump
Following September’s blockbuster employment report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said more records were set in October.
Black unemployment at new record low
The black unemployment rate hit an all-time low for the month of October, making it three straight record months of record unemployment among black Americans.
Atheist Group Fights to Remove National Motto 'In God We Trust' from FL Patrol Cars
An atheist group says plans to put an "In God We Trust" decal on the back of new police cars in Brevard County, Florida is an "inappropriate" injection of religion into public life.
Christian News
Nearly 700 languages now have a complete Bible translation
There are now complete Bible translations in nearly 700 languages.
'Golden Rule 2020': Churches pray for civility in presidential election
A theologically diverse group of Christians will come together to pray for political civility as the United States is a year away from the next presidential election.
Urgent Call to Pray for Syria: Thousands of Christians Face Exile or Extinction
Turkish-led jihadist troops advancing on a Syrian Christian town could begin an ethnic cleansing campaign in the next few hours, attorney and religious freedom advocate Lauren Homer tells CBN News.
Russia Prepares Largest-Ever ‘Satan-2’ Ballistic Missile Tests
Russia is preparing to conduct at least five tests next year of its new ballistic missile that has been called the largest missile in history, the Vedomosti newspaper reported Wednesday.
Flooding in East Africa Affects More Than 1 Million People
An aid group estimates that more than 1 million people in East Africa are affected by flooding after higher-than-normal rainfall.
Hong Kong protesters met with tear gas after attacking Chinese news agency offices
Police fired tear gas at demonstrators in Hong Kong on Saturday following an attack on China's official Xinhua news agency and local metro stations, as the anti-government movement nears the five-month mark.
Trump absent, ASEAN charts path for trade bloc led by China
Southeast Asian leaders agreed Sunday to work with China and other neighbors to transcend conflicts over trade policies and territorial disputes for the sake of stronger economies and regional stability.
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage will not run in UK election
Nigel Farage, the leader of Britain’s upstart Brexit Party, said on Sunday he would not stand in next month’s election, choosing instead to campaign countrywide against Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s EU divorce deal.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF prepares for more, longer-range rockets from Gaza as tense calm resumes
The Israel Defense Forces is preparing for a scenario in which Palestinian terror groups will continue to launch rockets at Israeli communities following a weekend of violence, and perhaps even increase their range to target bigger cities.
Israel's Netanyahu Promises Covert Actions against Enemies
Israel's prime minister says the military will continue to strike its enemies, including through covert missions, after a weekend flareup of violence in the Gaza Strip.
Russia nixed arms sales to Israel’s enemies at its request, PM’s adviser says
Russia acquiesced to Israeli requests and canceled certain arms sales to regimes that are antagonistic toward Israel, an adviser to the prime minister said this week, according to the Ynet news site.
Inside the United States
US economy added 128K jobs in October, beating estimates
The U.S. economy added 128,000 jobs in October and the unemployment rate ticked up to 3.6%, according to new data released Friday, overcoming the drag from a monthlong General Motors strike that ended last week.
US debt surpasses $23 trillion for first time
The federal government's outstanding public debt has surpassed $23 trillion for the first time in history, according to data from the Treasury Department released on Friday.
Record 158,510,000 Americans Employed in October; 23rd Record for Trump
Following September’s blockbuster employment report, the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said more records were set in October.
Black unemployment at new record low
The black unemployment rate hit an all-time low for the month of October, making it three straight record months of record unemployment among black Americans.
Atheist Group Fights to Remove National Motto 'In God We Trust' from FL Patrol Cars
An atheist group says plans to put an "In God We Trust" decal on the back of new police cars in Brevard County, Florida is an "inappropriate" injection of religion into public life.
Christian News
Nearly 700 languages now have a complete Bible translation
There are now complete Bible translations in nearly 700 languages.
'Golden Rule 2020': Churches pray for civility in presidential election
A theologically diverse group of Christians will come together to pray for political civility as the United States is a year away from the next presidential election.
Urgent Call to Pray for Syria: Thousands of Christians Face Exile or Extinction
Turkish-led jihadist troops advancing on a Syrian Christian town could begin an ethnic cleansing campaign in the next few hours, attorney and religious freedom advocate Lauren Homer tells CBN News.
Around the World
North Korea says it test-fired new multiple rocket launcher
North Korea confirmed Friday it conducted its third test-firing of a new 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher that it says expands its ability to destroy enemy targets in surprise attacks.
ISIS confirms death of Baghdadi, names new leader
The Islamic State has confirmed that its leader, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, died during a U.S. special operations forces raid and has named his successor.
Eyeing Impeachment Inquiry, North Korea Pushes US on Denuclearization Deadline
Facing an impeachment inquiry, U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to make any new decisions on North Korea even as Pyongyang has elevated warnings to pressure Washington to grant greater concessions on stalled denuclearization talks by the end of the year, experts said.
US Reportedly Withholding Military Aid From Lebanon, Where Hezbollah is Deeply Entrenched
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding $105 million in military aid from Lebanon, a move that comes after Israel called on Western countries to make assistance conditional on the Lebanese government clamping down on Hezbollah’s attempts to acquire precision-guided missiles.
Russia's internet law a 'new level' of censorship: RSF
A new law that went into effect in Russia on Friday takes 'internet censorship in Russia to a new level,' press freedom advocacy group Reporters without Borders (RSF) says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz: I'm determined to have broad unity government, not third elections
Blue and White and Likud continued to disparage one another and express extreme skepticism about the possibility of building a coalition, even as the parties held talks to form a unity government.
IDF responds to Gaza rocket fire, strikes two Hamas posts
An IDF tank and aircraft struck two military posts belonging the Hamas terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip as a response to rocket fire from Gaza on Thursday evening, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said in a press release.
IAF chief: Security challenges posed by Iran becoming more complex
Amid the backdrop of the threat of Iranian cruise missiles, Tehran's influence in the Syrian civil war, and its proxy in Yemen, the Houthi rebel group, Israel Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin on Wednesday said, 'The security challenge is becoming more complex. In addition to the missiles and rockets, there are also attack drones and cruise missiles now.'
Inside the United States
House Votes 232 to 196 to Continue Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted on Thursday to continue its impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Print Shop Owner
The Kentucky Supreme Court handed a victory Thursday to Lexington promotional print shop owner Blaine Adamson.
Half of millennials and 75% of Gen Zers have left their job for mental health reasons
Cases of burnout have been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years among millennials and Gen Zers. It’s a growing problem in today’s workplace because of trends like rising workloads, limited staff and resources and long hours.
Christian News
Putin pledges to 'do everything to protect Christians in the Middle East'
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to protect Christians threatened by the conflict in Syria, appealing to the plight of religious minorities as justification for Russia's involvement.
North Korea says it test-fired new multiple rocket launcher
North Korea confirmed Friday it conducted its third test-firing of a new 'super-large' multiple rocket launcher that it says expands its ability to destroy enemy targets in surprise attacks.
ISIS confirms death of Baghdadi, names new leader
The Islamic State has confirmed that its leader, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, died during a U.S. special operations forces raid and has named his successor.
Eyeing Impeachment Inquiry, North Korea Pushes US on Denuclearization Deadline
Facing an impeachment inquiry, U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to make any new decisions on North Korea even as Pyongyang has elevated warnings to pressure Washington to grant greater concessions on stalled denuclearization talks by the end of the year, experts said.
US Reportedly Withholding Military Aid From Lebanon, Where Hezbollah is Deeply Entrenched
The Trump administration is reportedly withholding $105 million in military aid from Lebanon, a move that comes after Israel called on Western countries to make assistance conditional on the Lebanese government clamping down on Hezbollah’s attempts to acquire precision-guided missiles.
Russia's internet law a 'new level' of censorship: RSF
A new law that went into effect in Russia on Friday takes 'internet censorship in Russia to a new level,' press freedom advocacy group Reporters without Borders (RSF) says.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Gantz: I'm determined to have broad unity government, not third elections
Blue and White and Likud continued to disparage one another and express extreme skepticism about the possibility of building a coalition, even as the parties held talks to form a unity government.
IDF responds to Gaza rocket fire, strikes two Hamas posts
An IDF tank and aircraft struck two military posts belonging the Hamas terrorist organization in the northern Gaza Strip as a response to rocket fire from Gaza on Thursday evening, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said in a press release.
IAF chief: Security challenges posed by Iran becoming more complex
Amid the backdrop of the threat of Iranian cruise missiles, Tehran's influence in the Syrian civil war, and its proxy in Yemen, the Houthi rebel group, Israel Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin on Wednesday said, 'The security challenge is becoming more complex. In addition to the missiles and rockets, there are also attack drones and cruise missiles now.'
Inside the United States
House Votes 232 to 196 to Continue Impeachment Inquiry Against President Trump
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives voted on Thursday to continue its impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump.
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Christian Print Shop Owner
The Kentucky Supreme Court handed a victory Thursday to Lexington promotional print shop owner Blaine Adamson.
Half of millennials and 75% of Gen Zers have left their job for mental health reasons
Cases of burnout have been increasing at an alarming rate in recent years among millennials and Gen Zers. It’s a growing problem in today’s workplace because of trends like rising workloads, limited staff and resources and long hours.
Christian News
Putin pledges to 'do everything to protect Christians in the Middle East'
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to protect Christians threatened by the conflict in Syria, appealing to the plight of religious minorities as justification for Russia's involvement.