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Around the World
First U.S. Patients Treated With CRISPR As Human Gene-Editing Trials Get Underway
The powerful gene-editing technique called CRISPR has been in the news a lot. And not all the news has been good: A Chinese scientist stunned the world last year when he announced he had used CRISPR to create genetically modified babies.
Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
President Donald Trump on Tuesday vetoed a bill passed by Congress to end US military assistance in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.
Russian Lawmakers Approve New Internet Isolation Law
Russia's lower house of parliament approved on Tuesday the third reading of a draft law that aims to increase Moscow's sovereignty over its internet segment and defend against foreign meddling, Interfax reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Greece’s Energean discovers natural gas reserve offshore Israel
Greek energy firm Energean has made a vast discovery of 28-42 billion cubic meters of natural gas at the North Karish field off Israel’s northwest coast, the company said on Monday.
Former European leaders urge EU to reject Trump plan if no Palestinian state
Some three dozen senior former European politicians published a call on Sunday for the European Union to reaffirm its commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians and reject any Trump peace plan that does not address Palestinian demands.
PA foreign minister: Abbas ready to meet Netanyahu if Russia plays host
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is prepared to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Russia hosts the gathering, PA Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki told Sputnik, a Russian state-run news site.
New Palestinian Authority PM declares Trump peace plan ‘born dead’
The new Palestinian Authority prime minister on Tuesday accused the United States of declaring 'financial war' on his people and said an American peace plan purported to be in the works will be 'born dead.'
'Simply Mind-Blowing': Researchers Believe They've Discovered the Route Moses Took Out of Egypt
Bible scholars from the Doubting Thomas Research Foundation (DTRF) believe they may have discovered the route Moses took when he led the Children of Israel out of slavery from Egypt and to the Promised Land.
Inside the United States
Study: US Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage Linked to Growing Acceptance
Anti-LGBT+ biases dropped significantly as same-sex marriage was being legalized across the United States, according to new research looking at the link between attitudes and policy change.
Court tosses rulings from military judge in setback for USS Cole bombing case at Guantanamo Bay
A federal appeals court tossed years of court rulings on Wednesday in a terrorism case being held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba focused on the deadly terrorist bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in 2000.
Christian News
Christianity grows in Syrian town once besieged by Islamic State
A community of Syrians who converted to Christianity from Islam is growing in Kobani, a town besieged by Islamic State for months, and where the tide turned against the militants four years ago.
First U.S. Patients Treated With CRISPR As Human Gene-Editing Trials Get Underway
The powerful gene-editing technique called CRISPR has been in the news a lot. And not all the news has been good: A Chinese scientist stunned the world last year when he announced he had used CRISPR to create genetically modified babies.
Trump vetoes measure to end US involvement in Yemen war
President Donald Trump on Tuesday vetoed a bill passed by Congress to end US military assistance in Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen.
Russian Lawmakers Approve New Internet Isolation Law
Russia's lower house of parliament approved on Tuesday the third reading of a draft law that aims to increase Moscow's sovereignty over its internet segment and defend against foreign meddling, Interfax reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Greece’s Energean discovers natural gas reserve offshore Israel
Greek energy firm Energean has made a vast discovery of 28-42 billion cubic meters of natural gas at the North Karish field off Israel’s northwest coast, the company said on Monday.
Former European leaders urge EU to reject Trump plan if no Palestinian state
Some three dozen senior former European politicians published a call on Sunday for the European Union to reaffirm its commitment to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians and reject any Trump peace plan that does not address Palestinian demands.
PA foreign minister: Abbas ready to meet Netanyahu if Russia plays host
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas is prepared to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if Russia hosts the gathering, PA Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki told Sputnik, a Russian state-run news site.
New Palestinian Authority PM declares Trump peace plan ‘born dead’
The new Palestinian Authority prime minister on Tuesday accused the United States of declaring 'financial war' on his people and said an American peace plan purported to be in the works will be 'born dead.'
'Simply Mind-Blowing': Researchers Believe They've Discovered the Route Moses Took Out of Egypt
Bible scholars from the Doubting Thomas Research Foundation (DTRF) believe they may have discovered the route Moses took when he led the Children of Israel out of slavery from Egypt and to the Promised Land.
Inside the United States
Study: US Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage Linked to Growing Acceptance
Anti-LGBT+ biases dropped significantly as same-sex marriage was being legalized across the United States, according to new research looking at the link between attitudes and policy change.
Court tosses rulings from military judge in setback for USS Cole bombing case at Guantanamo Bay
A federal appeals court tossed years of court rulings on Wednesday in a terrorism case being held at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba focused on the deadly terrorist bombing of the U.S.S. Cole in 2000.
Christian News
Christianity grows in Syrian town once besieged by Islamic State
A community of Syrians who converted to Christianity from Islam is growing in Kobani, a town besieged by Islamic State for months, and where the tide turned against the militants four years ago.
Around the World
EU approves copyright changes that could affect social media content
The European Union agreed Monday to a wide range of copyright reforms, including one that makes tech companies liable for violations.
Firefighters fear burning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris can’t be saved
A colossal fire swept through the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday, causing a spire to collapse and raising fears over the future of the nearly millennium-old building and its precious artworks.
EU approves tougher EU copyright rules in blow to Google, Facebook
Google will have to pay publishers for news snippets and Facebook filter out protected content under new copyright rules aimed at ensuring fair compensation for the European Union’s $1 trillion creative industries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU wants new round of peace talks for Israel, Palestinians
The European Union is calling for a renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in the wake of Israel's election last week.
Israeli scientists say they 3D-printed a heart
Israeli researchers said on Monday they have printed the world’s first 3D heart with blood vessels, describing it as a major breakthrough in engineering replacements for diseased organs.
Inside the United States
'Made in the Image of God': How Indiana's Pro-Life Laws Could Change US Abortion Battle
The battle over abortion is in high gear in state legislatures across the nation. Lawmakers like those here in Indiana keep churning out measure after measure to limit abortion. And those measures keep getting challenged in court.
600 Cases of Superbug Send Chills Through US Medical Community
A superbug spreading in the United States is sending chills through the medical community. It's a fungal infection that can't be killed by our best medicines.
CDC: U.S. measles outbreak grows to highest level in 25 years
The measles outbreak in the United States has grown to its second-highest level in a quarter-century, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
'Born alive' abortion bill passes North Carolina Senate
A bill requiring doctors and nurses to protect and care for children born alive during a failed late-term abortion cleared the North Carolina Senate on Monday, handing social conservatives a victory that could ultimately be undone by the Democratic governor.
Yale Law School defends new pro-LGBTQ fellowship policy
Yale Law School is defending a new policy that ends funding for fellowships with organizations that refuse to hire LGBTQ students, saying it complies with federal non-discrimination laws.
Christian News
Asia Bibi Leaving Pakistan ‘Very Soon’ According to Prime Minister
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has assured media that Asia Bibi, the Christian woman holed up in solitary confinement for ten years after being charged with blasphemy, "will be leaving in weeks," according to the BBC.
Culprit in Series of Black Church Arsons Charged with Hate Crimes
Holden Matthews, the 21 year-old culprit in a series of Louisiana church arsons, was charged with three additional hate crimes Monday, in addition to the three prior counts of simple arson of a religious building with which he was charged at his arrest on April 11th.
South Carolina church vandalized with ‘submit to God thru Islam’ on Palm Sunday: police
A South Carolina church had three of its 125-year-old windows broken and was vandalized with Islamic-themed graffiti Sunday hours after celebrating Palm Sunday.
Faith-based adoption agency sues after Michigan settlement
Faith-based adoption agencies sued the state of Michigan on Monday, challenging a settlement that prevents them from refusing to put children in LGBT homes for religious reasons.
EU approves copyright changes that could affect social media content
The European Union agreed Monday to a wide range of copyright reforms, including one that makes tech companies liable for violations.
Firefighters fear burning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris can’t be saved
A colossal fire swept through the famed Notre Dame Cathedral in central Paris on Monday, causing a spire to collapse and raising fears over the future of the nearly millennium-old building and its precious artworks.
EU approves tougher EU copyright rules in blow to Google, Facebook
Google will have to pay publishers for news snippets and Facebook filter out protected content under new copyright rules aimed at ensuring fair compensation for the European Union’s $1 trillion creative industries.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
EU wants new round of peace talks for Israel, Palestinians
The European Union is calling for a renewal of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in the wake of Israel's election last week.
Israeli scientists say they 3D-printed a heart
Israeli researchers said on Monday they have printed the world’s first 3D heart with blood vessels, describing it as a major breakthrough in engineering replacements for diseased organs.
Inside the United States
'Made in the Image of God': How Indiana's Pro-Life Laws Could Change US Abortion Battle
The battle over abortion is in high gear in state legislatures across the nation. Lawmakers like those here in Indiana keep churning out measure after measure to limit abortion. And those measures keep getting challenged in court.
600 Cases of Superbug Send Chills Through US Medical Community
A superbug spreading in the United States is sending chills through the medical community. It's a fungal infection that can't be killed by our best medicines.
CDC: U.S. measles outbreak grows to highest level in 25 years
The measles outbreak in the United States has grown to its second-highest level in a quarter-century, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday.
'Born alive' abortion bill passes North Carolina Senate
A bill requiring doctors and nurses to protect and care for children born alive during a failed late-term abortion cleared the North Carolina Senate on Monday, handing social conservatives a victory that could ultimately be undone by the Democratic governor.
Yale Law School defends new pro-LGBTQ fellowship policy
Yale Law School is defending a new policy that ends funding for fellowships with organizations that refuse to hire LGBTQ students, saying it complies with federal non-discrimination laws.
Christian News
Asia Bibi Leaving Pakistan ‘Very Soon’ According to Prime Minister
Pakistan’s Prime Minister has assured media that Asia Bibi, the Christian woman holed up in solitary confinement for ten years after being charged with blasphemy, "will be leaving in weeks," according to the BBC.
Culprit in Series of Black Church Arsons Charged with Hate Crimes
Holden Matthews, the 21 year-old culprit in a series of Louisiana church arsons, was charged with three additional hate crimes Monday, in addition to the three prior counts of simple arson of a religious building with which he was charged at his arrest on April 11th.
South Carolina church vandalized with ‘submit to God thru Islam’ on Palm Sunday: police
A South Carolina church had three of its 125-year-old windows broken and was vandalized with Islamic-themed graffiti Sunday hours after celebrating Palm Sunday.
Faith-based adoption agency sues after Michigan settlement
Faith-based adoption agencies sued the state of Michigan on Monday, challenging a settlement that prevents them from refusing to put children in LGBT homes for religious reasons.
Around the World
Trade agreement ahead? Treasury's Mnuchin says China talks near 'final round'
The nearly yearlong trade war between the U.S. and China that raised the prices on billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods may be nearing an end.
The Removal of Fuel From Fukushima Reactors Begins, Eight Years After the Disaster
The operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing fuel from a cooling pool at one of three reactors that melted down in the 2011 disaster, a milestone in the decades-long process to decommission the plant.
France’s 'Yellow Vest' Protesters Take to the Streets for the 22nd Straight Weekend
France’s Yellow Vest protesters took to the streets for a 22nd straight Saturday, leading to clashes with police in the southwestern city of Toulouse, while the capital remained calm.
Trump, Kim tease third North Korea summit
President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that a third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'would be good,' writing glowingly of his relationship with the despot and adding that he anticipates the day the repressive state becomes 'one of the most successful nations' on Earth.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump peace plan likely won’t include Palestinian state — report
US President Donald Trump’s peace plan will include considerable economic incentives for Palestinians, but will likely stop short of full statehood, The Washington Post reported on Sunday.
Israel’s national security adviser to meet with Bolton for Iran talks
National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat will meet with his US counterpart John Bolton on Monday in Washington to discuss Iran and 'other destabilizing actors.'
Pompeo says PM’s West Bank sovereignty vow won’t hurt Trump peace plan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said he did not believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s talk of extending Israeli sovereignty to West Bank settlements would hurt the Trump administration’s long-gestating peace plan.
Iranian forces said killed in reported Israel airstrike on Syria missile factory
A number of Iranian forces were reportedly killed in an airstrike on a Syrian military position near the city of Masyaf in western Hama province overnight Friday-Saturday. Syrian state media said Israeli jets carried out the raid in the middle of the night, firing missiles while flying in Lebanese airspace.
One-third of Americans don't believe 6 million Jews murdered
Almost one-third of American adults believe that significantly less that 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust, according to a recent survey conducted ahead of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).
Inside the United States
Trump, Pelosi agree to huddle on bipartisan infrastructure package
In a political climate thick with gridlock, there might be some compromise in the near future.
White House Looking at Sending Undocumented Migrants to Sanctuary Cities
The White House on Sunday, echoing President Donald Trump, said sending undocumented migrants to sanctuary U.S. cities that have protected them from deportation remains a possibility even though government agencies have said it would be impractical and there is no money allocated to do it.
Trump White House braces for full Mueller report
While most of official Washington is on edge ahead of the expected release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report, Trump White House aides are shrugging off the fevered anticipation with a simple message: been there, done that.
Report: Every American Taxpayer Would Owe Almost $700,000 to Pay Down Worsening U.S. Debt
The federal government’s overall financial condition worsened by $4.5 trillion in 2018, according to an analysis from government financial watchdog Truth In Accounting (TIA).
Almost 100 Abortion Clinic Workers Seek to Leave Industry After Seeing Pro-Life Movie ‘Unplanned’
Chuck Konzelman, director of the Pure Flix movie 'Unplanned,' revealed to Congress this week that nearly 100 abortion clinic workers have sought to leave their jobs after seeing the pro-life film.
Christian News
Evangelical group says 3 US volunteers detained in Laos
A U.S.-based Christian evangelical organization says three of its American volunteers have been detained in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos.
Iraqi American Christians ask Vice President Mike Pence to block deportation of Iraqis
Chaldeans and elected officials in metro Detroit are asking the U.S. government to block the deportations of up to 1,000 Iraqi nationals.
Church Elder Killed in Shooting at Canadian Church
A church elder was shot and killed at the Salmon Arm Church of Christ located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia Sunday morning by a man he knew, one who has mental health problems.
Trade agreement ahead? Treasury's Mnuchin says China talks near 'final round'
The nearly yearlong trade war between the U.S. and China that raised the prices on billions of dollars' worth of Chinese goods may be nearing an end.
The Removal of Fuel From Fukushima Reactors Begins, Eight Years After the Disaster
The operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant has begun removing fuel from a cooling pool at one of three reactors that melted down in the 2011 disaster, a milestone in the decades-long process to decommission the plant.
France’s 'Yellow Vest' Protesters Take to the Streets for the 22nd Straight Weekend
France’s Yellow Vest protesters took to the streets for a 22nd straight Saturday, leading to clashes with police in the southwestern city of Toulouse, while the capital remained calm.
Trump, Kim tease third North Korea summit
President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday that a third summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'would be good,' writing glowingly of his relationship with the despot and adding that he anticipates the day the repressive state becomes 'one of the most successful nations' on Earth.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump peace plan likely won’t include Palestinian state — report
US President Donald Trump’s peace plan will include considerable economic incentives for Palestinians, but will likely stop short of full statehood, The Washington Post reported on Sunday.
Israel’s national security adviser to meet with Bolton for Iran talks
National Security Council head Meir Ben-Shabbat will meet with his US counterpart John Bolton on Monday in Washington to discuss Iran and 'other destabilizing actors.'
Pompeo says PM’s West Bank sovereignty vow won’t hurt Trump peace plan
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday said he did not believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s talk of extending Israeli sovereignty to West Bank settlements would hurt the Trump administration’s long-gestating peace plan.
Iranian forces said killed in reported Israel airstrike on Syria missile factory
A number of Iranian forces were reportedly killed in an airstrike on a Syrian military position near the city of Masyaf in western Hama province overnight Friday-Saturday. Syrian state media said Israeli jets carried out the raid in the middle of the night, firing missiles while flying in Lebanese airspace.
One-third of Americans don't believe 6 million Jews murdered
Almost one-third of American adults believe that significantly less that 6 million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust, according to a recent survey conducted ahead of Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day).
Inside the United States
Trump, Pelosi agree to huddle on bipartisan infrastructure package
In a political climate thick with gridlock, there might be some compromise in the near future.
White House Looking at Sending Undocumented Migrants to Sanctuary Cities
The White House on Sunday, echoing President Donald Trump, said sending undocumented migrants to sanctuary U.S. cities that have protected them from deportation remains a possibility even though government agencies have said it would be impractical and there is no money allocated to do it.
Trump White House braces for full Mueller report
While most of official Washington is on edge ahead of the expected release of special counsel Robert Mueller’s full report, Trump White House aides are shrugging off the fevered anticipation with a simple message: been there, done that.
Report: Every American Taxpayer Would Owe Almost $700,000 to Pay Down Worsening U.S. Debt
The federal government’s overall financial condition worsened by $4.5 trillion in 2018, according to an analysis from government financial watchdog Truth In Accounting (TIA).
Almost 100 Abortion Clinic Workers Seek to Leave Industry After Seeing Pro-Life Movie ‘Unplanned’
Chuck Konzelman, director of the Pure Flix movie 'Unplanned,' revealed to Congress this week that nearly 100 abortion clinic workers have sought to leave their jobs after seeing the pro-life film.
Christian News
Evangelical group says 3 US volunteers detained in Laos
A U.S.-based Christian evangelical organization says three of its American volunteers have been detained in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos.
Iraqi American Christians ask Vice President Mike Pence to block deportation of Iraqis
Chaldeans and elected officials in metro Detroit are asking the U.S. government to block the deportations of up to 1,000 Iraqi nationals.
Church Elder Killed in Shooting at Canadian Church
A church elder was shot and killed at the Salmon Arm Church of Christ located in Salmon Arm, British Columbia Sunday morning by a man he knew, one who has mental health problems.