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Around the World
French Officials Avoid Drawing Hasty Conclusions as Notre Dame Fire Erupts on the Heels of St. Sulpice Arson
French investigators are still “favoring the theory of an accident” as the cause of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire that began Monday evening and ended Tuesday morning, despite an unnamed police source telling French reporters that the case was “extraordinary,” according to the news outlet Le Monde.
North Korea says it test-fired new tactical guided weapon
North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired a new type of 'tactical guided weapon,' in what may be an attempt to register displeasure with a deadlock in nuclear talks with the United States without causing those coveted negotiations to collapse.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran president urges Mideast states to ‘drive back Zionism’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on Thursday to 'drive back Zionism,' in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic’s arch-foe Israel.
Jared Kushner: ‘Deal of the century’ will not be released before June
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser, told foreign diplomats on Wednesday that the 'deal of the century' will not be released before the end of Ramadan, in June, a source familiar with the remarks told The Jerusalem Post.
Report: Israel used special missile in Syria attack
For the first time, Israel fired advanced Rampage stand-off air-to-surface missiles against Syria in order to overcome the advanced Russian-made S-300 interceptor, foreign media reported on Wednesday.
IDF shoots down targets in test of Patriot, Iron Dome air defense systems
The Israeli Air Force conducted successful live-fire tests of its Patriot and Iron Dome missile defense systems on Tuesday, the military said.
Inside the United States
Release of long-awaited Mueller report on Russia a watershed moment for Trump
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report on Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election will be released on Thursday, providing the first public look at the findings of an inquiry that has cast a shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency.
Pro-abortion rights group asks Supreme Court to strike Louisiana abortion restriction
The Center for Reproductive Rights on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to throw out a Louisiana abortion restriction they say is identical to a law the justices struck down almost three years ago.
50% drop in abortion traffic follows 'Unplanned'
Don’t expect this statistic to appear in Planned Parenthood’s next report to Congress when it seeks more taxpayer money.
Christian News
NYPD: Man with gas cans arrested at St. Patrick's church
Just days after flames ravaged the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, a New Jersey man was arrested Wednesday night after entering St. Patrick's Cathedral carrying two cans of gasoline, lighter fluid and butane lighters, according to the New York Police Department.
From Practicing Witchcraft to Worshipping Jesus Christ in Cuba
Santeria — a form of modern witchcraft that fuses Catholic practices and African folk beliefs — is prevalent in Cuba. In fact, according to the U.S. State Department, some sources estimate that as many as 80 percent of Cubans practice Santeria.
Burned black churches in Louisiana raise $1.8M after Notre Dame fire
The devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris led to an immediate outpouring of donations and an ambitious pledge by the French president to rebuild within five years. But a continent away, the blaze also spurred more than $1.8 million in donations to rebuild three historically black churches burned in suspected hate crimes in Louisiana.
French Officials Avoid Drawing Hasty Conclusions as Notre Dame Fire Erupts on the Heels of St. Sulpice Arson
French investigators are still “favoring the theory of an accident” as the cause of the Notre Dame Cathedral fire that began Monday evening and ended Tuesday morning, despite an unnamed police source telling French reporters that the case was “extraordinary,” according to the news outlet Le Monde.
North Korea says it test-fired new tactical guided weapon
North Korea said Thursday that it had test-fired a new type of 'tactical guided weapon,' in what may be an attempt to register displeasure with a deadlock in nuclear talks with the United States without causing those coveted negotiations to collapse.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Iran president urges Mideast states to ‘drive back Zionism’
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani called on Middle East states on Thursday to 'drive back Zionism,' in an Army Day tirade against the Islamic republic’s arch-foe Israel.
Jared Kushner: ‘Deal of the century’ will not be released before June
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s senior adviser, told foreign diplomats on Wednesday that the 'deal of the century' will not be released before the end of Ramadan, in June, a source familiar with the remarks told The Jerusalem Post.
Report: Israel used special missile in Syria attack
For the first time, Israel fired advanced Rampage stand-off air-to-surface missiles against Syria in order to overcome the advanced Russian-made S-300 interceptor, foreign media reported on Wednesday.
IDF shoots down targets in test of Patriot, Iron Dome air defense systems
The Israeli Air Force conducted successful live-fire tests of its Patriot and Iron Dome missile defense systems on Tuesday, the military said.
Inside the United States
Release of long-awaited Mueller report on Russia a watershed moment for Trump
Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s long-awaited report on Russia’s role in the 2016 U.S. election will be released on Thursday, providing the first public look at the findings of an inquiry that has cast a shadow over Donald Trump’s presidency.
Pro-abortion rights group asks Supreme Court to strike Louisiana abortion restriction
The Center for Reproductive Rights on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to throw out a Louisiana abortion restriction they say is identical to a law the justices struck down almost three years ago.
50% drop in abortion traffic follows 'Unplanned'
Don’t expect this statistic to appear in Planned Parenthood’s next report to Congress when it seeks more taxpayer money.
Christian News
NYPD: Man with gas cans arrested at St. Patrick's church
Just days after flames ravaged the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, a New Jersey man was arrested Wednesday night after entering St. Patrick's Cathedral carrying two cans of gasoline, lighter fluid and butane lighters, according to the New York Police Department.
From Practicing Witchcraft to Worshipping Jesus Christ in Cuba
Santeria — a form of modern witchcraft that fuses Catholic practices and African folk beliefs — is prevalent in Cuba. In fact, according to the U.S. State Department, some sources estimate that as many as 80 percent of Cubans practice Santeria.
Burned black churches in Louisiana raise $1.8M after Notre Dame fire
The devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris led to an immediate outpouring of donations and an ambitious pledge by the French president to rebuild within five years. But a continent away, the blaze also spurred more than $1.8 million in donations to rebuild three historically black churches burned in suspected hate crimes in Louisiana.
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.