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Around the World
Iran says it will not surrender even if it is bombed
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressure and will not abandon its goals even if it is bombed, President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday, stepping up the war of words between the Islamic Republic and the United States.
Trump Special Envoy for Syria Outlines Path to Victory in ‘Awful’ Syrian War
US State Department Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey testified Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Trump Administration’s Syria strategy moving forward following possible chlorine gas attacks by the Assad regime against rebel targets Sunday.
Iran building new crossing on Syria border that would let it smuggle weapons, oil, experts say
New satellite images indicate Iran is building a border crossing at the Syrian-Iraqi border, which would open up a coveted land route from Iran to Lebanon, according to Western intelligence sources.
India's Modi begins talks for new cabinet after big election win
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks on Friday to form a new cabinet to tackle a stuttering economy and other challenges facing his second term after winning a big majority.
UK's May hangs on after Brexit gambit backfires
Prime Minister Theresa May was clinging to power on Thursday after her final Brexit gambit backfired, overshadowing a European election that has shown a United Kingdom still riven over its divorce from the EU.
Khamenei: Iran’s youth ‘will witness demise of Israel, American civilization’
Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday told a group of hard-line students they would witness the 'demise' of Israel and American civilization, amid mounting tensions with the US.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel braces for fresh fire flare-up as temperatures set to skyrocket
Firefighters were bracing Friday for a fresh outbreak of wildfires, with temperatures expected to soar across the country a day after hot and dry conditions caused a rash of brushfires that consumed buildings and forced thousands from their homes.
Inside the United States
Trump orders declassification of intelligence in Russia probe origins investigation
President Trump ordered the declassification Thursday night of certain intelligence to aid Attorney General William Barr in his investigation of the origins of government spying on the Trump presidential campaign in 2016.
Democrats declare 'war' on GOP over abortion bills
Democrats declared 'war' Thursday against Republican-led states approving new abortion restrictions, and announced legislation to codify abortion rights in federal law.
Booker Goes Big for Abortion: 2020 Candidate Announces 'White House Office of Reproductive Freedom'
Democrats are doubling down on their efforts to keep abortion access front-and-center after numerous states like Georgia and Alabama recently passed laws to restrict abortion.
U.S. farmers to receive $14.5 billion in direct trade aid payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday that farmers will receive $14.5 billion in direct payments as part of a $16 billion aid package designed to offset the financial pain from trade disputes with China and other nations.
Christian News
Christians Abducted from Choir Practice as Nigerian Herdsmen Violence Continues Unabated
Seventeen people were abducted by Islamic Herdsmen militias in Dankande Village of Nigeria’s Kaduna State Sunday in a perpetuation of violence against Christians that has seen five similar incursions in the last few months.
Southern Baptists Down to Lowest in 30 Years
A boost in giving--up to $11.8 billion total--and major church growth in Texas was not enough to fend off more than a decade of declines among the Southern Baptist Convention last year.
Iran says it will not surrender even if it is bombed
Iran will not surrender to U.S. pressure and will not abandon its goals even if it is bombed, President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday, stepping up the war of words between the Islamic Republic and the United States.
Trump Special Envoy for Syria Outlines Path to Victory in ‘Awful’ Syrian War
US State Department Special Representative for Syria James Jeffrey testified Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the Trump Administration’s Syria strategy moving forward following possible chlorine gas attacks by the Assad regime against rebel targets Sunday.
Iran building new crossing on Syria border that would let it smuggle weapons, oil, experts say
New satellite images indicate Iran is building a border crossing at the Syrian-Iraqi border, which would open up a coveted land route from Iran to Lebanon, according to Western intelligence sources.
India's Modi begins talks for new cabinet after big election win
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold talks on Friday to form a new cabinet to tackle a stuttering economy and other challenges facing his second term after winning a big majority.
UK's May hangs on after Brexit gambit backfires
Prime Minister Theresa May was clinging to power on Thursday after her final Brexit gambit backfired, overshadowing a European election that has shown a United Kingdom still riven over its divorce from the EU.
Khamenei: Iran’s youth ‘will witness demise of Israel, American civilization’
Iran’s supreme leader on Wednesday told a group of hard-line students they would witness the 'demise' of Israel and American civilization, amid mounting tensions with the US.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel braces for fresh fire flare-up as temperatures set to skyrocket
Firefighters were bracing Friday for a fresh outbreak of wildfires, with temperatures expected to soar across the country a day after hot and dry conditions caused a rash of brushfires that consumed buildings and forced thousands from their homes.
Inside the United States
Trump orders declassification of intelligence in Russia probe origins investigation
President Trump ordered the declassification Thursday night of certain intelligence to aid Attorney General William Barr in his investigation of the origins of government spying on the Trump presidential campaign in 2016.
Democrats declare 'war' on GOP over abortion bills
Democrats declared 'war' Thursday against Republican-led states approving new abortion restrictions, and announced legislation to codify abortion rights in federal law.
Booker Goes Big for Abortion: 2020 Candidate Announces 'White House Office of Reproductive Freedom'
Democrats are doubling down on their efforts to keep abortion access front-and-center after numerous states like Georgia and Alabama recently passed laws to restrict abortion.
U.S. farmers to receive $14.5 billion in direct trade aid payments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Thursday that farmers will receive $14.5 billion in direct payments as part of a $16 billion aid package designed to offset the financial pain from trade disputes with China and other nations.
Christian News
Christians Abducted from Choir Practice as Nigerian Herdsmen Violence Continues Unabated
Seventeen people were abducted by Islamic Herdsmen militias in Dankande Village of Nigeria’s Kaduna State Sunday in a perpetuation of violence against Christians that has seen five similar incursions in the last few months.
Southern Baptists Down to Lowest in 30 Years
A boost in giving--up to $11.8 billion total--and major church growth in Texas was not enough to fend off more than a decade of declines among the Southern Baptist Convention last year.
Around the World
Pentagon plan could send 10,000 troops to the Middle East
In a plan that is set to be presented to the White House on Thursday, up to 10,000 more U.S. service members would be deployed to the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high.
US Calls Out Assad Regime for Chemical Weapons Attack While Russia Claims Hoax
The US has called out the Assad regime for another chemical weapons attack alleged to have occurred in the militant-heavy Idlib area of Northwest Syria on Sunday.
Scientists Gene-Hack Viruses to Hunt and Kill Super-Strong Bacteria
In order to combat superbugs -- bacteria that have evolved to survive even the most potent antibiotics -- doctors have started to gene-hack viruses to hunt and kill dangerous strains.
Iran's supreme leader criticizes country's president and foreign minister over nuclear deal
Iran's supreme leader criticized the country's president and foreign minister by name for the first time over his concerns about the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Wednesday they didn't act as he wished in carrying out the agreement with world powers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu reaffirms West Bank annexation, despite ex-security officials’ petition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his commitment to annexing the occupied West Bank, after almost 300 former security officials signed a petition urging him to reconsider.
Amid Heat Wave, Gaza Incendiary Devices Set Off Nine Fires in Southern Israel
Amid a wave of hot and dry weather, nine fires were caused in southern Israel on Wednesday by incendiary devices launched by terrorists in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.
Trump's Mideast envoy slams UN over 'Band-Aid' solutions to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The Trump administration's chief negotiator for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict delivered a blunt message to the United Nations Security Council Wednesday, asserting that it is time 'to move past Band-Aid solutions' and claiming that the U.N. agency to support Palestinian refugees had 'failed' in its mission.
Inside the United States
'Cover-up' accusation ends Trump, Democrats' cease-fire
Wednesday’s blow-up between President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was dramatic on its own, but it was all the more strange because the two sides had just taken a significant step toward cooperation hours before they opened fire on each other.
FBI: Hamas Supporter Arrested for Plotting to Bomb Trump Tower, Aiding Terror Organization
Federal authorities arrested a 20-year-old Hamas supporter on Wednesday who they say posted an Instagram poll about whether he should bomb Trump Tower in New York City.
Will the Supreme Court take up a Roe v. Wade showdown in 2020?
The Supreme Court may well be headed for an election-year fight over abortion rights, but it’s not likely to be a blockbuster showdown over Roe v. Wade.
Another State Rejects Electoral College as Democrats Advance Effort to Win 2020 Presidential Race
The Nevada Senate has approved a bill, pushing to do away with the Electoral College system.
Majority of Americans approve of Trump's handling of economy, credit his policies: Poll
A majority of Americans approve of how President Trump has handled the economy, feel confident about their personal finances, and believe Trump's policies have had an impact on the country's economic performance, according to the latest poll by CBS News.
Christian News
Two Iranian Christians Sentenced for Involvement in 'Zionist Christianity'
Two Christians in the northern Iranian city of Rasht had their sentences upheld after losing their cases in an Iranian court of appeals.
'I Felt the Love': War-Weary Syrians Hear About Jesus, Receive Bibles from Christians on Frontlines
As conflict continues to rage in Syria, whether it be from the civil war or the battle against the remaining factions of ISIS, Christians are on the front lines bringing God's word to Syrians in need.
Bible Study Battle Goes Federal After Christian Couple Threatened with Eviction
A Virginia senior living community is facing a federal lawsuit after threatening to evict residents for leading a Bible study in their own apartment.
Pentagon plan could send 10,000 troops to the Middle East
In a plan that is set to be presented to the White House on Thursday, up to 10,000 more U.S. service members would be deployed to the Middle East as tensions between the U.S. and Iran are high.
US Calls Out Assad Regime for Chemical Weapons Attack While Russia Claims Hoax
The US has called out the Assad regime for another chemical weapons attack alleged to have occurred in the militant-heavy Idlib area of Northwest Syria on Sunday.
Scientists Gene-Hack Viruses to Hunt and Kill Super-Strong Bacteria
In order to combat superbugs -- bacteria that have evolved to survive even the most potent antibiotics -- doctors have started to gene-hack viruses to hunt and kill dangerous strains.
Iran's supreme leader criticizes country's president and foreign minister over nuclear deal
Iran's supreme leader criticized the country's president and foreign minister by name for the first time over his concerns about the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Wednesday they didn't act as he wished in carrying out the agreement with world powers.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu reaffirms West Bank annexation, despite ex-security officials’ petition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has doubled down on his commitment to annexing the occupied West Bank, after almost 300 former security officials signed a petition urging him to reconsider.
Amid Heat Wave, Gaza Incendiary Devices Set Off Nine Fires in Southern Israel
Amid a wave of hot and dry weather, nine fires were caused in southern Israel on Wednesday by incendiary devices launched by terrorists in the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip.
Trump's Mideast envoy slams UN over 'Band-Aid' solutions to Israel-Palestinian conflict
The Trump administration's chief negotiator for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict delivered a blunt message to the United Nations Security Council Wednesday, asserting that it is time 'to move past Band-Aid solutions' and claiming that the U.N. agency to support Palestinian refugees had 'failed' in its mission.
Inside the United States
'Cover-up' accusation ends Trump, Democrats' cease-fire
Wednesday’s blow-up between President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was dramatic on its own, but it was all the more strange because the two sides had just taken a significant step toward cooperation hours before they opened fire on each other.
FBI: Hamas Supporter Arrested for Plotting to Bomb Trump Tower, Aiding Terror Organization
Federal authorities arrested a 20-year-old Hamas supporter on Wednesday who they say posted an Instagram poll about whether he should bomb Trump Tower in New York City.
Will the Supreme Court take up a Roe v. Wade showdown in 2020?
The Supreme Court may well be headed for an election-year fight over abortion rights, but it’s not likely to be a blockbuster showdown over Roe v. Wade.
Another State Rejects Electoral College as Democrats Advance Effort to Win 2020 Presidential Race
The Nevada Senate has approved a bill, pushing to do away with the Electoral College system.
Majority of Americans approve of Trump's handling of economy, credit his policies: Poll
A majority of Americans approve of how President Trump has handled the economy, feel confident about their personal finances, and believe Trump's policies have had an impact on the country's economic performance, according to the latest poll by CBS News.
Christian News
Two Iranian Christians Sentenced for Involvement in 'Zionist Christianity'
Two Christians in the northern Iranian city of Rasht had their sentences upheld after losing their cases in an Iranian court of appeals.
'I Felt the Love': War-Weary Syrians Hear About Jesus, Receive Bibles from Christians on Frontlines
As conflict continues to rage in Syria, whether it be from the civil war or the battle against the remaining factions of ISIS, Christians are on the front lines bringing God's word to Syrians in need.
Bible Study Battle Goes Federal After Christian Couple Threatened with Eviction
A Virginia senior living community is facing a federal lawsuit after threatening to evict residents for leading a Bible study in their own apartment.
Around the World
Iran's Rouhani rejects talks with Washington
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected talks with the United States on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said Iran would call and ask for negotiations 'if and when they are ever ready'.
U.S. warns Assad against using chemical weapons
The U.S. State Department warned the Bashar al-Assad government in Syria that its military operations were being closely watched, specifically concerning allegations that it used chemical weapons against rebels.
Britain's Theresa May begs Labour to support her 'last chance' Brexit compromise
British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to support her Brexit deal after offering sweeteners including the chance to vote on whether to hold a second referendum.
Iran Resumes 3.76% Enrichment of Uranium, Bucking Trump’s Offer for a Phone Call
Iran has resumed its enrichment of uranium, quadrupling its enrichment capacity, the Iranian state-run IRNA news agency reports.
Russian bombers fly near Alaska coast, US military says
Four nuclear-capable Russian bombers and two Russian fighter jets were intercepted off the west coast of Alaska by U.S. aircraft, American military officials said Monday.
Nigel Farage taps anger in UK's Brexit-dominated EU election
No one in Britain is more enthusiastic about this week's European Union elections than people who hate the EU.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas aide: U.S. peace plan will fail without Palestinian statehood
Any American peace plan that ignores the Palestinian people's political aspirations for an independent state is doomed to fail, a senior Palestinian official said Monday -- boding poorly for a Mideast peace conference in Bahrain, planned next month.
Israel Condemns Top UN Official for Meeting With Hezbollah Leader
Israel on Tuesday condemned a top UN official for meeting with a Hezbollah leader in Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump to Democrats: Pass Trade Deal, Then Infrastructure
President Donald Trump is telling Democratic leaders that he believes Congress should first pass a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico before taking up a bill to boost the nation’s infrastructure.
Survey: Americans' confidence in job market at record high
Pollster Gallup said Tuesday more Americans are confident in the U.S. job market than they've been at any other time in the history of the poll.
AG Barr blasts federal judges who impose nationwide injunctions
Attorney General William Barr blasted federal judges who have issued more than 37 nationwide injunctions during the Trump administration, more than in the entirety of the 20th century.
Half of American adults expect war with Iran 'within next few years'
Half of all Americans believe that the United States will go to war with Iran 'within the next few years,' according to a Reuters/Ipsos public opinion poll released on Tuesday amid increased tensions between the two countries.
‘Chick-fil-A’ Bill Reignites LGBT Opposition in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled he will sign legislation that Republicans say is a defense of Chick-fil-A and religious freedom, but gay lawmakers sometimes tearfully railed against it on the House floor as a license to discriminate.
U.S. House Democrats subpoena more Trump ex-aides, including Hicks
A U.S. House committee chairman on Tuesday subpoenaed two more former White House aides, including Hope Hicks, just hours after former White House Counsel Donald McGahn was a no-show for testimony before the panel at President Donald Trump’s request.
Black Christian leaders protest new Planned Parenthood in Charlotte, lament ‘silent genocide’
African-American first ladies and church leaders in Charlotte protested the opening of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Charlotte Monday, shouting that the nation’s largest abortion provider is not welcome in the city.
California sues Trump administration to return high-speed rail funding
California sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its decision to pull nearly $ 1billion in federal funding for a high-speed rail project.
Christian News
Christian TV network’s Jerusalem studio firebombed: 'You can't silence...the Gospel'
A Christian news station was firebombed in Jerusalem early Saturday. An arsonist set fire to Daystar Television Network's studio at Mount Zion around 2:30 a.m. Saturday before escaping by rope and running away, according to security footage.
Report: Religious Couples Have Happier Marriages
Both religion and egalitarianism have something to offer those seeking a happy marriage in a world of shifting mores—though religion leads to more children—a new report on international perspectives on marital happiness shows.
Iran's Rouhani rejects talks with Washington
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejected talks with the United States on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump said Iran would call and ask for negotiations 'if and when they are ever ready'.
U.S. warns Assad against using chemical weapons
The U.S. State Department warned the Bashar al-Assad government in Syria that its military operations were being closely watched, specifically concerning allegations that it used chemical weapons against rebels.
Britain's Theresa May begs Labour to support her 'last chance' Brexit compromise
British Prime Minister Theresa May has asked Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to support her Brexit deal after offering sweeteners including the chance to vote on whether to hold a second referendum.
Iran Resumes 3.76% Enrichment of Uranium, Bucking Trump’s Offer for a Phone Call
Iran has resumed its enrichment of uranium, quadrupling its enrichment capacity, the Iranian state-run IRNA news agency reports.
Russian bombers fly near Alaska coast, US military says
Four nuclear-capable Russian bombers and two Russian fighter jets were intercepted off the west coast of Alaska by U.S. aircraft, American military officials said Monday.
Nigel Farage taps anger in UK's Brexit-dominated EU election
No one in Britain is more enthusiastic about this week's European Union elections than people who hate the EU.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas aide: U.S. peace plan will fail without Palestinian statehood
Any American peace plan that ignores the Palestinian people's political aspirations for an independent state is doomed to fail, a senior Palestinian official said Monday -- boding poorly for a Mideast peace conference in Bahrain, planned next month.
Israel Condemns Top UN Official for Meeting With Hezbollah Leader
Israel on Tuesday condemned a top UN official for meeting with a Hezbollah leader in Lebanon.
Inside the United States
Trump to Democrats: Pass Trade Deal, Then Infrastructure
President Donald Trump is telling Democratic leaders that he believes Congress should first pass a new trade deal with Canada and Mexico before taking up a bill to boost the nation’s infrastructure.
Survey: Americans' confidence in job market at record high
Pollster Gallup said Tuesday more Americans are confident in the U.S. job market than they've been at any other time in the history of the poll.
AG Barr blasts federal judges who impose nationwide injunctions
Attorney General William Barr blasted federal judges who have issued more than 37 nationwide injunctions during the Trump administration, more than in the entirety of the 20th century.
Half of American adults expect war with Iran 'within next few years'
Half of all Americans believe that the United States will go to war with Iran 'within the next few years,' according to a Reuters/Ipsos public opinion poll released on Tuesday amid increased tensions between the two countries.
‘Chick-fil-A’ Bill Reignites LGBT Opposition in Texas
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signaled he will sign legislation that Republicans say is a defense of Chick-fil-A and religious freedom, but gay lawmakers sometimes tearfully railed against it on the House floor as a license to discriminate.
U.S. House Democrats subpoena more Trump ex-aides, including Hicks
A U.S. House committee chairman on Tuesday subpoenaed two more former White House aides, including Hope Hicks, just hours after former White House Counsel Donald McGahn was a no-show for testimony before the panel at President Donald Trump’s request.
Black Christian leaders protest new Planned Parenthood in Charlotte, lament ‘silent genocide’
African-American first ladies and church leaders in Charlotte protested the opening of a Planned Parenthood clinic in Charlotte Monday, shouting that the nation’s largest abortion provider is not welcome in the city.
California sues Trump administration to return high-speed rail funding
California sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its decision to pull nearly $ 1billion in federal funding for a high-speed rail project.
Christian News
Christian TV network’s Jerusalem studio firebombed: 'You can't silence...the Gospel'
A Christian news station was firebombed in Jerusalem early Saturday. An arsonist set fire to Daystar Television Network's studio at Mount Zion around 2:30 a.m. Saturday before escaping by rope and running away, according to security footage.
Report: Religious Couples Have Happier Marriages
Both religion and egalitarianism have something to offer those seeking a happy marriage in a world of shifting mores—though religion leads to more children—a new report on international perspectives on marital happiness shows.