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Around the World
Pompeo: Russian delivery of S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday the Russian delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria was 'a serious escalation.'
U.S. quietly makes progress toward 'Arab NATO'
A Trump administration plan to organize friendly Middle East regimes into an 'Arab NATO' is gathering unexpected steam, with the State Department on Wednesday confirming that Saudi Arabia and eight other allies plan a meeting soon to start putting the idea into practice.
Indonesia Volcano Erupts on Same Island Struck by Devastating Tsunami
A volcano erupted in Indonesia Wednesday on the same island hit by an earthquake and tsunami just days before.
U.S. withdraws from international accords, says U.N. world court 'politicized'
The Trump administration on Wednesday pulled out of two international agreements after Iran and the Palestinians complained to the International Court of Justice about U.S. policies, the latest withdrawal by Washington from multilateral accords.
Eurozone economy appears to lose momentum as exports stall
The 19-country eurozone economy lost momentum in September despite a resilient performance by the services sector in Italy, according to a closely watched survey released Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel can beat Russian-supplied S-300 air shield in Syria: minister
An Israeli official played down on Wednesday the Russian upgrading of Syria’s air defenses, saying the newly supplied S-300 missile system could be defeated by Israel’s stealth fighters and possibly destroyed on the ground.
Bolton Sets Reporter Straight on ‘Palestine’: ‘It’s Not a State’
A White House reporter took issue Wednesday with John Bolton for referring to the 'so-called State of Palestine,' prompting the National Security Advisor to explain that it is, in fact, 'not a state.'
Inside the United States
Mitch McConnell sets up final Kavanaugh vote for Saturday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took steps Wednesday that will set up a Saturday afternoon vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Prayer Banned at Graduations, School Events After Nation's Largest Atheist Group Complains
A school district in Massachusetts will no longer allow prayer at its school-sponsored events in order to appease one of the nation's leading atheist groups.
Christian News
Evangelical Belief in Reincarnation and Astrology Shockingly High, Survey Finds
Roughly half of self-identified evangelicals affirm at least one New Age belief, including a third who believe in psychics and one in five who believe in reincarnation or astrology, according to a new Pew Research Center poll.
Pompeo: Russian delivery of S-300 to Syria a 'serious escalation'
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday the Russian delivery of the S-300 air defense system to Syria was 'a serious escalation.'
U.S. quietly makes progress toward 'Arab NATO'
A Trump administration plan to organize friendly Middle East regimes into an 'Arab NATO' is gathering unexpected steam, with the State Department on Wednesday confirming that Saudi Arabia and eight other allies plan a meeting soon to start putting the idea into practice.
Indonesia Volcano Erupts on Same Island Struck by Devastating Tsunami
A volcano erupted in Indonesia Wednesday on the same island hit by an earthquake and tsunami just days before.
U.S. withdraws from international accords, says U.N. world court 'politicized'
The Trump administration on Wednesday pulled out of two international agreements after Iran and the Palestinians complained to the International Court of Justice about U.S. policies, the latest withdrawal by Washington from multilateral accords.
Eurozone economy appears to lose momentum as exports stall
The 19-country eurozone economy lost momentum in September despite a resilient performance by the services sector in Italy, according to a closely watched survey released Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel can beat Russian-supplied S-300 air shield in Syria: minister
An Israeli official played down on Wednesday the Russian upgrading of Syria’s air defenses, saying the newly supplied S-300 missile system could be defeated by Israel’s stealth fighters and possibly destroyed on the ground.
Bolton Sets Reporter Straight on ‘Palestine’: ‘It’s Not a State’
A White House reporter took issue Wednesday with John Bolton for referring to the 'so-called State of Palestine,' prompting the National Security Advisor to explain that it is, in fact, 'not a state.'
Inside the United States
Mitch McConnell sets up final Kavanaugh vote for Saturday
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., took steps Wednesday that will set up a Saturday afternoon vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Prayer Banned at Graduations, School Events After Nation's Largest Atheist Group Complains
A school district in Massachusetts will no longer allow prayer at its school-sponsored events in order to appease one of the nation's leading atheist groups.
Christian News
Evangelical Belief in Reincarnation and Astrology Shockingly High, Survey Finds
Roughly half of self-identified evangelicals affirm at least one New Age belief, including a third who believe in psychics and one in five who believe in reincarnation or astrology, according to a new Pew Research Center poll.
Around the World
Russia completes delivery of S-300 air defense system to Syria
Russia said Tuesday it had completed delivering its S-300 advanced anti-aircraft system to Syria, weeks after it blamed Israel for the downing of one of its spy planes by a less-sophisticated Syrian air defense missile.
UN court to rule on Iran bid to halt US nuclear sanctions
The UN’s top court will rule Wednesday on Iran’s bid to suspend crippling US sanctions reimposed by US President Donald Trump after he pulled out of the international nuclear deal with Tehran.
US ambassador to NATO threatens to 'take out' Russian cruise missile
The U.S. ambassador to NATO put Russia "on notice" Tuesday, threatening to destroy an intermediate-range missile that sits well within range of NATO allies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli official: S-300 delivery to Syria ‘a complex challenge’ for Israel
A senior Israeli official said that Russia’s decision to provide advanced anti-aircraft systems to Syria posed a serious challenge for the Jewish state, but added that Israel was working on ways to prevent the development from becoming a major threat to the country’s security.
Poll finds Israelis extremely, and near uniquely, supportive of Trump, US policy
Israelis have an extremely positive view of US President Donald Trump and his administration, and are largely isolated in this outlook in the international community, a survey by the Pew Research Center shows.
Inside the United States
Debt Up $1,271,158,167,127; Feds Borrowed $8,172 Per Every American With a Job
The federal debt increased by $1,271,158,167,126.72 in fiscal 2018, according to data released today by the Treasury.
House Passes 'Family Savings Act': Savings Plan Bill for Unborn Children Goes to Senate
While the nation was riveted with the testimonies of Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh last week, the US House of Representatives was busy passing a legislative package known as 'Tax Reform 2.0.'
Number of Christian Refugees Entering the US Hits Historic Low
The US has significantly cut the number of Christian refugees it welcomed in the last two years and dramatically slashed the number of Muslim refugees.
Mueller probe sheds more attorneys
Special counsel Robert Mueller is shedding more attorneys, another sign that his team of prosecutors has begun winding down parts of their investigation.
US auto sales fell by 4 percent in the third quarter
Major automakers said Tuesday that U.S. sales fell 7 percent in September and 4 percent for the June-through-September quarter, compared with the same periods last year.
Christian News
US Pastor's Case To Be Taken to Turkey's High Court
Turkish media are reporting that a lawyer for an American pastor at the center of a dispute between Turkey and the United States plans to petition Turkey's highest court for his client's release.
Pro-Lifers Praise California Gov. for Vetoing Bill to Give College Girls Abortion Drugs on Campus
Christian conservatives and pro-life advocates are praising California's Democrat Gov. Jerry Brown for his veto of a bill that would have required all state universities to provide access to abortion-inducing drugs.
Russia completes delivery of S-300 air defense system to Syria
Russia said Tuesday it had completed delivering its S-300 advanced anti-aircraft system to Syria, weeks after it blamed Israel for the downing of one of its spy planes by a less-sophisticated Syrian air defense missile.
UN court to rule on Iran bid to halt US nuclear sanctions
The UN’s top court will rule Wednesday on Iran’s bid to suspend crippling US sanctions reimposed by US President Donald Trump after he pulled out of the international nuclear deal with Tehran.
US ambassador to NATO threatens to 'take out' Russian cruise missile
The U.S. ambassador to NATO put Russia "on notice" Tuesday, threatening to destroy an intermediate-range missile that sits well within range of NATO allies.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli official: S-300 delivery to Syria ‘a complex challenge’ for Israel
A senior Israeli official said that Russia’s decision to provide advanced anti-aircraft systems to Syria posed a serious challenge for the Jewish state, but added that Israel was working on ways to prevent the development from becoming a major threat to the country’s security.
Poll finds Israelis extremely, and near uniquely, supportive of Trump, US policy
Israelis have an extremely positive view of US President Donald Trump and his administration, and are largely isolated in this outlook in the international community, a survey by the Pew Research Center shows.
Inside the United States
Debt Up $1,271,158,167,127; Feds Borrowed $8,172 Per Every American With a Job
The federal debt increased by $1,271,158,167,126.72 in fiscal 2018, according to data released today by the Treasury.
House Passes 'Family Savings Act': Savings Plan Bill for Unborn Children Goes to Senate
While the nation was riveted with the testimonies of Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh last week, the US House of Representatives was busy passing a legislative package known as 'Tax Reform 2.0.'
Number of Christian Refugees Entering the US Hits Historic Low
The US has significantly cut the number of Christian refugees it welcomed in the last two years and dramatically slashed the number of Muslim refugees.
Mueller probe sheds more attorneys
Special counsel Robert Mueller is shedding more attorneys, another sign that his team of prosecutors has begun winding down parts of their investigation.
US auto sales fell by 4 percent in the third quarter
Major automakers said Tuesday that U.S. sales fell 7 percent in September and 4 percent for the June-through-September quarter, compared with the same periods last year.
Christian News
US Pastor's Case To Be Taken to Turkey's High Court
Turkish media are reporting that a lawyer for an American pastor at the center of a dispute between Turkey and the United States plans to petition Turkey's highest court for his client's release.
Pro-Lifers Praise California Gov. for Vetoing Bill to Give College Girls Abortion Drugs on Campus
Christian conservatives and pro-life advocates are praising California's Democrat Gov. Jerry Brown for his veto of a bill that would have required all state universities to provide access to abortion-inducing drugs.