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Around the World
The European Central Bank cut rates to a surprise record low and launched a sweeping round of stimulus
The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a sweeping round of stimulus for the continent's slowing economy, cutting interest rates to their lowest ever level and introducing a round of quantitative easing.
China urges U.S. to take steps to ensure North Korea talks resume
China urged the United States on Thursday to adopt an approach more conducive to dialogue in response to North Korea’s goodwill in wanting to resume denuclearization talks, and again suggested United Nations sanctions relief be considered for Pyongyang.
Upcoming North Korea-U.S. nuclear talks aimed at drafting agreement
Working-level talks expected to take place between the United States and North Korea late this month are part of a process to draft an agreement to be signed at the countries' next summit, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper in Japan said Thursday.
Trump favors 'whole deal' with China, two sides prepare for trade talks
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he preferred a comprehensive trade deal with China but did not rule out the possibility of an interim pact, even as he said an 'easy' agreement would not be possible.
John Bolton's departure could resurrect Trump's Taliban talks
President’s Trump’s split with former national security adviser John Bolton could foreshadow an effort to revive the Taliban peace talks that delivered the final blow to the pair's strained relationship.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Wants Free Hand Against Iran, Netanyahu Says In Russia
Israel must be given free rein to act against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 12 as talks concluded in Sochi where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss security coordination in Syria.
Netanyahu: We will have no choice but start military campaign in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Thursday that Israel may have no choice but to embark on a military operation in Gaza to overthrow Hamas.
Rivlin warns Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or face a war neither side wants
President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday cautioned the Lebanese government that if it doesn’t stop Hezbollah’s aggression against Israel, the terror group will drag both countries into war.
Survey shows Likud soaring to 36 seats, Otzma Yehudit out
A poll published by the Knesset Channel on Thursday showed Likud surging to 36 seats and far-right Otzma Yehudit left out by the curb.
Inside the United States
'Historic milestone': Senate confirms 150th Trump judicial nominee
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s 150th judicial nominee Wednesday, helping to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to remake the federal bench with a conservative bent.
Budget deficit smashes $1 trillion mark, the highest in seven years
The U.S. government’s red ink for fiscal 2019 swelled past the $1 trillion mark in August, the first time that level has been eclipsed in seven years, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.
‘Fake News’ Fears: 95% of Americans ‘Troubled’ by Current State of Media, Poll Finds
Nearly all Americans are 'troubled' by the state of the media, according to a new study from boutique PR agency, Bospar, in collaboration with Propeller Insights.
Trump says he will unveil 'middle-income' tax plan in 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would unveil a tax overhaul plan aimed at middle-income households next year, amid the 2020 presidential election.
Biden, Warren, and Sanders spar in first debate featuring front-runners
The top three polling 2020 Democrats sparred on the same stage for the first time in the campaign season.
House Dems Pass Resolution on Impeachment Guidelines in Fiery Hearing, Republicans Say It's Misleading
With Congress back in session, the question of impeachment is back at the forefront with House Democrats taking a step Thursday to move forward with the process.
'Forfeit Your Religious Beliefs'? OK Governor Told He Will Violate Church-State Separation if He Speaks at Church
Does your First Amendment right to express your religious beliefs end if you're elected to public office? According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, it apparently does.
Christian News
Kirk Cameron launches new TV series featuring celebrity friends, competition, honest conversations
Actor Kirk Cameron is teaming up with his celebrities friends for a new TBN series, called 'One on One.'
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.
The European Central Bank cut rates to a surprise record low and launched a sweeping round of stimulus
The European Central Bank on Thursday announced a sweeping round of stimulus for the continent's slowing economy, cutting interest rates to their lowest ever level and introducing a round of quantitative easing.
China urges U.S. to take steps to ensure North Korea talks resume
China urged the United States on Thursday to adopt an approach more conducive to dialogue in response to North Korea’s goodwill in wanting to resume denuclearization talks, and again suggested United Nations sanctions relief be considered for Pyongyang.
Upcoming North Korea-U.S. nuclear talks aimed at drafting agreement
Working-level talks expected to take place between the United States and North Korea late this month are part of a process to draft an agreement to be signed at the countries' next summit, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper in Japan said Thursday.
Trump favors 'whole deal' with China, two sides prepare for trade talks
President Donald Trump said on Thursday he preferred a comprehensive trade deal with China but did not rule out the possibility of an interim pact, even as he said an 'easy' agreement would not be possible.
John Bolton's departure could resurrect Trump's Taliban talks
President’s Trump’s split with former national security adviser John Bolton could foreshadow an effort to revive the Taliban peace talks that delivered the final blow to the pair's strained relationship.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel Wants Free Hand Against Iran, Netanyahu Says In Russia
Israel must be given free rein to act against Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on September 12 as talks concluded in Sochi where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss security coordination in Syria.
Netanyahu: We will have no choice but start military campaign in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Thursday that Israel may have no choice but to embark on a military operation in Gaza to overthrow Hamas.
Rivlin warns Lebanon to rein in Hezbollah or face a war neither side wants
President Reuven Rivlin on Thursday cautioned the Lebanese government that if it doesn’t stop Hezbollah’s aggression against Israel, the terror group will drag both countries into war.
Survey shows Likud soaring to 36 seats, Otzma Yehudit out
A poll published by the Knesset Channel on Thursday showed Likud surging to 36 seats and far-right Otzma Yehudit left out by the curb.
Inside the United States
'Historic milestone': Senate confirms 150th Trump judicial nominee
The U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s 150th judicial nominee Wednesday, helping to fulfill the president’s campaign promise to remake the federal bench with a conservative bent.
Budget deficit smashes $1 trillion mark, the highest in seven years
The U.S. government’s red ink for fiscal 2019 swelled past the $1 trillion mark in August, the first time that level has been eclipsed in seven years, the Treasury Department reported Thursday.
‘Fake News’ Fears: 95% of Americans ‘Troubled’ by Current State of Media, Poll Finds
Nearly all Americans are 'troubled' by the state of the media, according to a new study from boutique PR agency, Bospar, in collaboration with Propeller Insights.
Trump says he will unveil 'middle-income' tax plan in 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would unveil a tax overhaul plan aimed at middle-income households next year, amid the 2020 presidential election.
Biden, Warren, and Sanders spar in first debate featuring front-runners
The top three polling 2020 Democrats sparred on the same stage for the first time in the campaign season.
House Dems Pass Resolution on Impeachment Guidelines in Fiery Hearing, Republicans Say It's Misleading
With Congress back in session, the question of impeachment is back at the forefront with House Democrats taking a step Thursday to move forward with the process.
'Forfeit Your Religious Beliefs'? OK Governor Told He Will Violate Church-State Separation if He Speaks at Church
Does your First Amendment right to express your religious beliefs end if you're elected to public office? According to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, it apparently does.
Christian News
Kirk Cameron launches new TV series featuring celebrity friends, competition, honest conversations
Actor Kirk Cameron is teaming up with his celebrities friends for a new TBN series, called 'One on One.'
Archaeologists uncover mosaic showing five loaves and two fish near Sea of Galilee
Archaeologists working on the site of an early Christian church near the Sea of Galilee have unearthed a mosaic depicting five loaves of bread and two fish.
Around the World
18 Years After 9/11, US Drops 80,000 lbs. of Bombs on ISIS-Infested Island, War on Radical Islamic Terror Rages On
A US-led coalition of warplanes conducted an airstrike against an Islamic State stronghold in Iraq on Tuesday, dropping 40 tons of bombs on an island in the Tigris River in order to deny the terror group a safe haven, according to Operation Inherent Resolve.
Iran denounces 'U.S.-Israeli plot' over nuclear program
Iran has denounced a 'U.S.-Israeli plot' to put pressure on the United Nations nuclear watchdog, after the IAEA called in recent days for more cooperation from Tehran following what diplomats say was the detection of uranium particles at an undeclared site.
Carrie Lam speaks out against feared US interference through Hong Kong democracy bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has accused the US of interference in the wave of protests that have swept through the Special Administrative Region of China since June.
In 9/11 speech, al-Qaeda chief calls for attacks on Israel, West
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called Wednesday on Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Trump pledges to postpone 5 percent hike on Chinese tariffs
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States will postpone a planned 5 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods.
Water found in atmosphere of planet beyond our solar system
Scientists for the first time have detected water in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet orbiting a distant star, evidence that a key ingredient for life exists beyond our solar system, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Jihadis celebrate 9/11 anniversary, vow to strike America again
Pro-ISIS and pro-Al-Qaeda channels on the Telegram messaging app have been inundated with posts relating to 9/11, including threats and calls for Muslims in the U.S. to carry out new terrorist attacks, according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu vows to apply Israeli sovereignty to Jordan Valley if reelected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel would apply its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley if he is reelected.
UN says West Bank annexation would violate international law
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the Jordan Valley and settlements in the West Bank if reelected would violate international law.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deny asylum to many Central Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to fully enforce a new rule that would curtail asylum applications by immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, a key element of his hardline immigration policies.
18 years later, America vows to 'never forget' 9/11
Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vowed Wednesday to 'never forget' 18 years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil.
Christian News
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its 'sinicization' campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.
San Diego area pastor says 'no doubt' church graffiti connected to his opposition to Drag Queen Story Hour
A pastor near San Diego is claiming satanic graffiti spray-painted on his church is tied to his outspoken opposition to 'Drag Queen Story Hour.'
18 Years After 9/11, US Drops 80,000 lbs. of Bombs on ISIS-Infested Island, War on Radical Islamic Terror Rages On
A US-led coalition of warplanes conducted an airstrike against an Islamic State stronghold in Iraq on Tuesday, dropping 40 tons of bombs on an island in the Tigris River in order to deny the terror group a safe haven, according to Operation Inherent Resolve.
Iran denounces 'U.S.-Israeli plot' over nuclear program
Iran has denounced a 'U.S.-Israeli plot' to put pressure on the United Nations nuclear watchdog, after the IAEA called in recent days for more cooperation from Tehran following what diplomats say was the detection of uranium particles at an undeclared site.
Carrie Lam speaks out against feared US interference through Hong Kong democracy bill
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has accused the US of interference in the wave of protests that have swept through the Special Administrative Region of China since June.
In 9/11 speech, al-Qaeda chief calls for attacks on Israel, West
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahri called Wednesday on Muslims to attack US, European, Israeli and Russian targets in a speech on the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Trump pledges to postpone 5 percent hike on Chinese tariffs
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States will postpone a planned 5 percent tariff increase on Chinese goods.
Water found in atmosphere of planet beyond our solar system
Scientists for the first time have detected water in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet orbiting a distant star, evidence that a key ingredient for life exists beyond our solar system, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Jihadis celebrate 9/11 anniversary, vow to strike America again
Pro-ISIS and pro-Al-Qaeda channels on the Telegram messaging app have been inundated with posts relating to 9/11, including threats and calls for Muslims in the U.S. to carry out new terrorist attacks, according to a report by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI).
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu vows to apply Israeli sovereignty to Jordan Valley if reelected
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that Israel would apply its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley if he is reelected.
UN says West Bank annexation would violate international law
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex the Jordan Valley and settlements in the West Bank if reelected would violate international law.
Inside the United States
U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump to deny asylum to many Central Americans
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday granted a request by President Donald Trump’s administration to fully enforce a new rule that would curtail asylum applications by immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border, a key element of his hardline immigration policies.
18 years later, America vows to 'never forget' 9/11
Americans commemorated 9/11 with solemn ceremonies and vowed Wednesday to 'never forget' 18 years after the deadliest terror attack on American soil.
Christian News
Chinese pastors required to read Confucius along with Bible
China is implementing its 'sinicization' campaign to change Christianity into an arm of the state.
San Diego area pastor says 'no doubt' church graffiti connected to his opposition to Drag Queen Story Hour
A pastor near San Diego is claiming satanic graffiti spray-painted on his church is tied to his outspoken opposition to 'Drag Queen Story Hour.'
Around the World
Rocket attack on US Embassy in Afghanistan on 9/11 anniversary
A rocket exploded near the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan early Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
State media: Kim Jong Un supervised North Korea's firing of super-large rocket launcher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Tuesday's testing of a super-large multiple rocket launcher, state propaganda organ KCNA said late Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF airstrikes hit 15 sites in Gaza after 2 rockets fired at Israeli cities
The IDF launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, just hours after Gaza terrorists fired two rockets the southern cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding an election rally there.
US says peace deal still possible if Israel annexes settlements, Jordan Valley
The White House said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex the Jordan Valley and West Bank settlements would not foreclose the possibility of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict if enacted.
Arab League calls Netanyahu plan to annex West Bank areas 'aggression'
Arab foreign ministers condemned a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as 'aggression' undermining any chances of a peace settlement with the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
Bolton's firing empowers Pompeo, opens door for Trump diplomacy
President Trump’s stunning dismissal of John R. Bolton clears the stage for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- along with Vice President Mike Pence, one of the few members of Mr. Trump’s original national security inner circle still standing -- to wield more influence over a raft of foreign policy challenges confronting the White House.
On Eve of 9/11 Anniversary, New US Sanctions Target Hamas, Islamic State, Other Terror Groups
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on a 'wide range of terrorists and their supporters,' including the Palestinian group Hamas and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Trump to lift ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities
President Trump announced he would lift a ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities, saying the Department of Justice has found that restriction unconstitutional.
Trump-backed Republican wins special congressional election in North Carolina: AP
Republican Dan Bishop won a special U.S. congressional election in North Carolina, the Associated Press said on Tuesday, saving a longtime stronghold for President Donald Trump’s party and turning back a strong Democratic challenge.
Judge Blocks North Dakota's Medication Abortion Reversal Law
A federal judge in North Dakota has ruled against a recent state law that required physicians to tell women they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts.
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US ambassador to UN
The Senate has confirmed Kelly Craft to become the next U.S. envoy to the United Nations despite Democratic concerns about her inexperience and potential conflicts of interest.
Christian News
US Christian evangelical delegation meets Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Tuesday with a delegation of American evangelical Christians in the Red Sea city of Jiddah as the kingdom works to forge closer ties with an influential electoral base in the U.S. that could be crucial to the 2020 elections.
Rocket attack on US Embassy in Afghanistan on 9/11 anniversary
A rocket exploded near the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan early Wednesday, the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
State media: Kim Jong Un supervised North Korea's firing of super-large rocket launcher
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw Tuesday's testing of a super-large multiple rocket launcher, state propaganda organ KCNA said late Tuesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF airstrikes hit 15 sites in Gaza after 2 rockets fired at Israeli cities
The IDF launched a series of airstrikes on the Gaza Strip early Wednesday, just hours after Gaza terrorists fired two rockets the southern cities of Ashdod and Ashkelon while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was holding an election rally there.
US says peace deal still possible if Israel annexes settlements, Jordan Valley
The White House said Tuesday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex the Jordan Valley and West Bank settlements would not foreclose the possibility of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict if enacted.
Arab League calls Netanyahu plan to annex West Bank areas 'aggression'
Arab foreign ministers condemned a plan by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to annex parts of the occupied West Bank as 'aggression' undermining any chances of a peace settlement with the Palestinians.
Inside the United States
Bolton's firing empowers Pompeo, opens door for Trump diplomacy
President Trump’s stunning dismissal of John R. Bolton clears the stage for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- along with Vice President Mike Pence, one of the few members of Mr. Trump’s original national security inner circle still standing -- to wield more influence over a raft of foreign policy challenges confronting the White House.
On Eve of 9/11 Anniversary, New US Sanctions Target Hamas, Islamic State, Other Terror Groups
The United States on Tuesday announced sanctions on a 'wide range of terrorists and their supporters,' including the Palestinian group Hamas and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Trump to lift ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities
President Trump announced he would lift a ban on federal funding for faith-based historically black colleges and universities, saying the Department of Justice has found that restriction unconstitutional.
Trump-backed Republican wins special congressional election in North Carolina: AP
Republican Dan Bishop won a special U.S. congressional election in North Carolina, the Associated Press said on Tuesday, saving a longtime stronghold for President Donald Trump’s party and turning back a strong Democratic challenge.
Judge Blocks North Dakota's Medication Abortion Reversal Law
A federal judge in North Dakota has ruled against a recent state law that required physicians to tell women they may reverse a so-called medication abortion if they have second thoughts.
Senate confirms Kelly Craft as US ambassador to UN
The Senate has confirmed Kelly Craft to become the next U.S. envoy to the United Nations despite Democratic concerns about her inexperience and potential conflicts of interest.
Christian News
US Christian evangelical delegation meets Saudi crown prince
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Tuesday with a delegation of American evangelical Christians in the Red Sea city of Jiddah as the kingdom works to forge closer ties with an influential electoral base in the U.S. that could be crucial to the 2020 elections.