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Around the World
Saudi FM seeks more sanctions on Iran
Saudi FM Adel Al-Jubeir said during a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that 'we have come to an agreement with Russia regarding continued coordination concerning regional developments. We made it clear that we support additional sanctions on Iran.'
Russia says militants in Syria's Idlib province need liquidating
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday described militants in Syria’s last big rebel-held enclave of Idlib as a 'festering abscess' that needed to be liquidated.
Canada's Freeland says NAFTA trade talks with U.S. 'very intense'
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday that NAFTA trade negotiations with the United States were at a 'very intense moment' and Canada was looking for compromises that were 'win-win' for all sides.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Leaders Bet Future on Trump Impeachment
Palestinian leaders are betting their future on President Donald Trump being impeached by Democrats following the mid-term elections, according to Arabic language comments by a senior Palestinian government leader who praised Special Counsel Robert Mueller for targeting Trump and his top allies.
Inside the United States
US economy's growth rate boosted to 4.2 percent
The U.S. economy grew 4.2 percent in the three months through June, slightly faster than initially reported and the most in four years.
3 ‘extremist Muslim’ New Mexico compound suspects released after judge drops all charges
Three suspects tied to a New Mexico compound where alleged Muslim extremists reportedly trained children to be school shooters were released from custody on Wednesday, hours after a judge dismissed all of the charges against them, Fox News confirmed.
Atheists Fail to Remove 'In God We Trust' From Money After Court Defeat, Call It 'Utterly Revolting'
Atheists who failed to remove the national motto 'In God We Trust' from U.S. coins and bills following an appeals court defeat have called their loss 'utterly revolting.'
FBI: No evidence proving Hillary Clinton's email servers were compromised
An FBI official said Wednesday that the bureau has not found any evidence that Hillary Clinton’s email servers were compromised, after some reports suggested they were.
Christian News
Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ
Iran's hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ.
Christian Cake Baker Turns the Tables, Sues Colorado for Anti-Religious Bias
In June 2017, a lawyer named Autumn Scardina asked Phillips to create a custom cake celebrating his transition from male to female. When Phillips declined, on the same grounds as he had before, Scardina filed a discrimination complaint.
Saudi FM seeks more sanctions on Iran
Saudi FM Adel Al-Jubeir said during a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov that 'we have come to an agreement with Russia regarding continued coordination concerning regional developments. We made it clear that we support additional sanctions on Iran.'
Russia says militants in Syria's Idlib province need liquidating
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday described militants in Syria’s last big rebel-held enclave of Idlib as a 'festering abscess' that needed to be liquidated.
Canada's Freeland says NAFTA trade talks with U.S. 'very intense'
Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland said on Wednesday that NAFTA trade negotiations with the United States were at a 'very intense moment' and Canada was looking for compromises that were 'win-win' for all sides.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Palestinian Leaders Bet Future on Trump Impeachment
Palestinian leaders are betting their future on President Donald Trump being impeached by Democrats following the mid-term elections, according to Arabic language comments by a senior Palestinian government leader who praised Special Counsel Robert Mueller for targeting Trump and his top allies.
Inside the United States
US economy's growth rate boosted to 4.2 percent
The U.S. economy grew 4.2 percent in the three months through June, slightly faster than initially reported and the most in four years.
3 ‘extremist Muslim’ New Mexico compound suspects released after judge drops all charges
Three suspects tied to a New Mexico compound where alleged Muslim extremists reportedly trained children to be school shooters were released from custody on Wednesday, hours after a judge dismissed all of the charges against them, Fox News confirmed.
Atheists Fail to Remove 'In God We Trust' From Money After Court Defeat, Call It 'Utterly Revolting'
Atheists who failed to remove the national motto 'In God We Trust' from U.S. coins and bills following an appeals court defeat have called their loss 'utterly revolting.'
FBI: No evidence proving Hillary Clinton's email servers were compromised
An FBI official said Wednesday that the bureau has not found any evidence that Hillary Clinton’s email servers were compromised, after some reports suggested they were.
Christian News
Iran Sentences 4 Christians to 45 Years in Prison for Believing in Jesus Christ
Iran's hardline government has sentenced four Christians to harsh prison terms for putting their faith in Jesus Christ.
Christian Cake Baker Turns the Tables, Sues Colorado for Anti-Religious Bias
In June 2017, a lawyer named Autumn Scardina asked Phillips to create a custom cake celebrating his transition from male to female. When Phillips declined, on the same grounds as he had before, Scardina filed a discrimination complaint.
Around the World
NATO Confirms Russian Naval Buildup Off Syria, Calls for Restraint
NATO confirmed a large-scale Russian navy buildup in the Mediterranean Sea off Syria on Tuesday. 'The Russian Navy has dispatched substantial naval forces to the Mediterranean, including several ships equipped with modern cruise missiles,' NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu confirmed to Haaretz in a statement.
Russia to hold biggest military drills since Cold War
Russia will flex its military muscles and hold the biggest war games since the Cold War era next month, including almost 300,000 troops and 1,000 aircraft, the Russian defense ministry said Tuesday, leading NATO to warn of a 'more assertive Russia.'
China’s African Swine Fever Outbreak Could Spread to Korea, SE Asia
The Korean peninsular and Southeast Asia may be next to report outbreaks of African swine fever after the rapid onset of the deadly pig disease in China, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
US to continue backing Saudi coalition in Yemen war
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday the U.S. intends to continue backing the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen despite civilian casualties and questions about the Saudis' commitment to avoiding killing innocents.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel enters 6th year of worst-in-a-century drought, girds for even worse
Israel is entering its sixth official year of drought, the Water Authority said Sunday.
United States set to stop all funding to UNRWA
In a dramatic move vastly expanding previously announced foreign aid cuts, the Trump administration has reportedly decided to end all funding to UNRWA, the international body’s agency responsible for Palestinian humanitarian assistance.
Inside the United States
STDs on the rise: CDC says gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia hit record levels in U.S.
The United States is experiencing a 'steep and sustained' spike in sexually transmitted diseases, a new government analysis shows.
Trump-endorsed Ron DeSantis to face Bernie-backed Andrew Gillum in Florida governor’s race
President Trump’s favored candidate, GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis, defeated state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday after riding the wave of the president's enthusiastic endorsement to victory.
Trump warns Evangelicals of Democrats 'violently' overturning his agenda
President Trump has urged Evangelical leaders to get their followers to the polls in November or face Democrats overturning his conservative agenda 'violently.'
Senate confirms seven more of Trump's judges
The Senate confirmed seven of President Trump’s district court nominees on Tuesday after Republicans struck a deal with Democrats to shorten the usual vote times.
Trump: Facebook, Twitter, Google are 'treading on very, very troubled territory and they have to be careful'
President Donald Trump doubled down on threats against Facebook, Twitter and Google Tuesday afternoon, saying the social platforms are 'treading on very, very troubled territory and they have to be careful.'
One in seven U.S. adults used marijuana in 2017
With more and more states legalizing marijuana, whether for medical use, recreational use, or both, increasing numbers of Americans are using cannabis. A new survey finds that one in seven had used marijuana in 2017, with smoking being the most common manner of consumption, according to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Christian News
Walking the Walk: New Study Reveals People Raised By Religious Hypocrites More Likely to Become Atheists Later
A new study reveals that people tend to become atheists at a younger age when their religious parents are hypocritical about their faith.
Over 18,500 People Commit Lives to Jesus Christ at Huge Luis Palau Association Crusade in Colombia
Evangelist Luis Palau's Association has reported big numbers for its recent Gospel crusade in Bogotá, where over 18,500 people deciding to follow Jesus Christ.
Christian Schoolgirl Abducted by Boko Haram Is Still Alive
Jihadist militant organization Boko Haram confirmed a 15-year-old schoolgirl, kidnapped by the group in February, is still alive this week. The terrorist group released an audio recording yesterday of Leah Sharibu asking Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to work for her release.
NATO Confirms Russian Naval Buildup Off Syria, Calls for Restraint
NATO confirmed a large-scale Russian navy buildup in the Mediterranean Sea off Syria on Tuesday. 'The Russian Navy has dispatched substantial naval forces to the Mediterranean, including several ships equipped with modern cruise missiles,' NATO spokesperson Oana Lungescu confirmed to Haaretz in a statement.
Russia to hold biggest military drills since Cold War
Russia will flex its military muscles and hold the biggest war games since the Cold War era next month, including almost 300,000 troops and 1,000 aircraft, the Russian defense ministry said Tuesday, leading NATO to warn of a 'more assertive Russia.'
China’s African Swine Fever Outbreak Could Spread to Korea, SE Asia
The Korean peninsular and Southeast Asia may be next to report outbreaks of African swine fever after the rapid onset of the deadly pig disease in China, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
US to continue backing Saudi coalition in Yemen war
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday the U.S. intends to continue backing the Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen despite civilian casualties and questions about the Saudis' commitment to avoiding killing innocents.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel enters 6th year of worst-in-a-century drought, girds for even worse
Israel is entering its sixth official year of drought, the Water Authority said Sunday.
United States set to stop all funding to UNRWA
In a dramatic move vastly expanding previously announced foreign aid cuts, the Trump administration has reportedly decided to end all funding to UNRWA, the international body’s agency responsible for Palestinian humanitarian assistance.
Inside the United States
STDs on the rise: CDC says gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia hit record levels in U.S.
The United States is experiencing a 'steep and sustained' spike in sexually transmitted diseases, a new government analysis shows.
Trump-endorsed Ron DeSantis to face Bernie-backed Andrew Gillum in Florida governor’s race
President Trump’s favored candidate, GOP Rep. Ron DeSantis, defeated state Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday after riding the wave of the president's enthusiastic endorsement to victory.
Trump warns Evangelicals of Democrats 'violently' overturning his agenda
President Trump has urged Evangelical leaders to get their followers to the polls in November or face Democrats overturning his conservative agenda 'violently.'
Senate confirms seven more of Trump's judges
The Senate confirmed seven of President Trump’s district court nominees on Tuesday after Republicans struck a deal with Democrats to shorten the usual vote times.
Trump: Facebook, Twitter, Google are 'treading on very, very troubled territory and they have to be careful'
President Donald Trump doubled down on threats against Facebook, Twitter and Google Tuesday afternoon, saying the social platforms are 'treading on very, very troubled territory and they have to be careful.'
One in seven U.S. adults used marijuana in 2017
With more and more states legalizing marijuana, whether for medical use, recreational use, or both, increasing numbers of Americans are using cannabis. A new survey finds that one in seven had used marijuana in 2017, with smoking being the most common manner of consumption, according to a report published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Christian News
Walking the Walk: New Study Reveals People Raised By Religious Hypocrites More Likely to Become Atheists Later
A new study reveals that people tend to become atheists at a younger age when their religious parents are hypocritical about their faith.
Over 18,500 People Commit Lives to Jesus Christ at Huge Luis Palau Association Crusade in Colombia
Evangelist Luis Palau's Association has reported big numbers for its recent Gospel crusade in Bogotá, where over 18,500 people deciding to follow Jesus Christ.
Christian Schoolgirl Abducted by Boko Haram Is Still Alive
Jihadist militant organization Boko Haram confirmed a 15-year-old schoolgirl, kidnapped by the group in February, is still alive this week. The terrorist group released an audio recording yesterday of Leah Sharibu asking Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to work for her release.
Around the World
Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria While Claiming U.S. Preparing for Possible Strike
The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday it had noticed Washington was building up its military forces in the Middle East in preparation for what Moscow feared was a possible strike on Syrian government forces, Russian news agencies reported.
Trump makes trade agreement with Mexico to replace NAFTA, puts pressure on Canada to deal
President Trump heralded a tentative trade deal with Mexico on Monday as a big win for his get-tough trade policies, which he said put Canada on the spot to start its own negotiations with the U.S. or face higher tariffs on autos.
Russia's Syria chemical weapons attack warning dubious, experts say
The Russian government is warning of a staged gas attack by Syrian rebels in Idlib. Experts doubt the validity of that information, however, and see the move as a telltale sign of desperation in Moscow.
Iran says it signed deal to rebuild Syria's military
Iran has signed a deal to rebuild Syria's armed forces, which have been depleted by more than seven years civil war, Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday.
Turkey's Erdogan to visit Iran on Sept. 7
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Iran on Sept 7, his office said on Monday, on a trip expected to include a three-way summit with Russian and Iranian leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel signs deal for precision rockets capable of hitting 'anywhere in Mideast'
Israel’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that it signed deal to purchased a new array of advanced surface-to-surface rockets that have the capability and range to reach 'anywhere in the Middle East'.
Canada Conservative Party recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital
The Canadian Conservative Party chose to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel during a political convention in Halifax this weekend.
Inside the United States
Trump tells Evangelical leaders he's delivered 'just about everything I promised'
President Trump hosted a dinner of Evangelical leaders at the White House Monday night and told them that he has delivered 'just about everything I promised' on policies of religious liberty and defense of life.
Trump announces 17th wave of judicial nominees, tabs two women for circuit courts
President Trump on Monday announced two new appeals court nominees and two more picks for district court judges, continuing to fulfill his promise of reshaping the federal bench with a conservative bent.
U.S. government to pay $4.7 billion in tariff-related aid to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday its farm aid package would include $4.7 billion in direct payments to farmers to help offset losses from retaliatory tariffs on American exports this season.
Michael Cohen told Senate intel committee he saw no evidence of Trump-Russia collusion
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen emphatically stated a year ago that he saw no evidence that the president colluded with Russia during the campaign.
Christian News
Series of Attacks Plagues Egypt’s Beleaguered Christians
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that, as the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha concluded, a series of four attacks struck Upper Egypt from August 22 to 25, 2018. In each of these incidents, security forces either delayed providing protection to Christians or attempted to instigate violence.
Russia Deploys Fleet Off Syria While Claiming U.S. Preparing for Possible Strike
The Russian Ministry of Defence said on Monday it had noticed Washington was building up its military forces in the Middle East in preparation for what Moscow feared was a possible strike on Syrian government forces, Russian news agencies reported.
Trump makes trade agreement with Mexico to replace NAFTA, puts pressure on Canada to deal
President Trump heralded a tentative trade deal with Mexico on Monday as a big win for his get-tough trade policies, which he said put Canada on the spot to start its own negotiations with the U.S. or face higher tariffs on autos.
Russia's Syria chemical weapons attack warning dubious, experts say
The Russian government is warning of a staged gas attack by Syrian rebels in Idlib. Experts doubt the validity of that information, however, and see the move as a telltale sign of desperation in Moscow.
Iran says it signed deal to rebuild Syria's military
Iran has signed a deal to rebuild Syria's armed forces, which have been depleted by more than seven years civil war, Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday.
Turkey's Erdogan to visit Iran on Sept. 7
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will visit Iran on Sept 7, his office said on Monday, on a trip expected to include a three-way summit with Russian and Iranian leaders.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel signs deal for precision rockets capable of hitting 'anywhere in Mideast'
Israel’s Defense Ministry announced on Sunday that it signed deal to purchased a new array of advanced surface-to-surface rockets that have the capability and range to reach 'anywhere in the Middle East'.
Canada Conservative Party recognizes Jerusalem as Israel's capital
The Canadian Conservative Party chose to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel during a political convention in Halifax this weekend.
Inside the United States
Trump tells Evangelical leaders he's delivered 'just about everything I promised'
President Trump hosted a dinner of Evangelical leaders at the White House Monday night and told them that he has delivered 'just about everything I promised' on policies of religious liberty and defense of life.
Trump announces 17th wave of judicial nominees, tabs two women for circuit courts
President Trump on Monday announced two new appeals court nominees and two more picks for district court judges, continuing to fulfill his promise of reshaping the federal bench with a conservative bent.
U.S. government to pay $4.7 billion in tariff-related aid to farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Monday its farm aid package would include $4.7 billion in direct payments to farmers to help offset losses from retaliatory tariffs on American exports this season.
Michael Cohen told Senate intel committee he saw no evidence of Trump-Russia collusion
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen emphatically stated a year ago that he saw no evidence that the president colluded with Russia during the campaign.
Christian News
Series of Attacks Plagues Egypt’s Beleaguered Christians
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that, as the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha concluded, a series of four attacks struck Upper Egypt from August 22 to 25, 2018. In each of these incidents, security forces either delayed providing protection to Christians or attempted to instigate violence.