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Around the World
Tensions with Russia Still High, Russian Jet Buzzes US Spy Plane
A United States military spy plane was buzzed by a Russian fighter jet Tuesday, CBN News has confirmed with Pentagon sources.
WH Cites Progress in 30-Day Tariff Negotiation Extension with EU, Canada, Mexico
The White House said Tuesday that the administration is extending tariff negotiations with the European Union, Mexico, and Canada for 30 days because it has seen some progress.
5.2-magnitude earthquake rattles southern Iran
Iran's state TV is reporting a 5.2-magnitude earthquake in a remote, mountainous region in the country's south, with no immediate word on casualties or damage.
Armenian protesters block routes to capital, road to airport
Armenian protesters blocked some routes into the capital, Yerevan, and a road to the airport on Wednesday after Nikol Pashinyan, blocked in parliament from becoming prime minister, announced a nationwide campaign of civil disobedience.
In Venezuela, five years of severance pay now buys a coffee
When Yolanda Abreu got her check for severance pay after five years working as a cardiologist, she let out a laugh of sheer disbelief: it was barely enough for a cup of coffee.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Congress Seeks Showdown On Ending U.S. Aid to Palestinians
A delegation of leading Republican members of Congress are urging newly installed Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to cut all U.S. taxpayer funding to the Palestinian government over its continued use of American dollars to pay the salaries of terrorists and their families, according to communications between these lawmakers and the State Department.
Discovery of Ancient Israelite City Supports Biblical Account of King David
A new archaeological discovery is helping to confirm the biblical record that presents King David as an historical figure in ancient Israel.
Mossad agents snuck nuclear files out of Iran with authorities ‘on their tails’
Agents of Israel’s spy agency Mossad smuggled hundreds of kilograms of paper and digital files on Iran’s clandestine nuclear weapons program out of the Islamic Republic with Iranian agents 'on their tails,' Hadashot television news reported Tuesday night, based on briefings by Israeli officials.
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo calls on Palestinians to negotiate
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Palestinians to return to the negotiating table with Israel, speaking in Jordan on Monday at the end of a whirlwind Middle East visit.

Inside the United States
Top judge: Backlog of illegal immigration court cases over 1 million, delayed deportations 684,000
The backlog of court cases addressing the status of illegal immigrant’s has reached over one million, prompting Justice and immigration courts to step up efforts to hire more judges, digitize old paper systems and speed up court proceedings.
U.S. Breaks Record, Borrows $488 Billion in the First Quarter
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he’s unconcerned about the bond market’s ability to absorb rising government debt after his department said it borrowed a record amount for the first quarter.
'Massive Victory for Homeschool Families, Parental Rights': Thousands of CA Homeschoolers Rejoice
Families all across the Golden State are breathing a sigh of relief after controversial homeschooling legislation hit a dead end.
Mueller told Trump legal team a presidential subpoena could be possible, ex-attorney says
Special counsel Robert Mueller told President Trump's legal team that he could subpoena the president to appear before a grand jury if Trump refuses an interview with Mueller's team, Trump's former lead attorney told The Associated Press Tuesday night.
Rise in Migrants from ISIS-Infested Muslim Country Trying to Enter U.S. Via Mexico
An alarming number of migrants from a south Asian Islamic country that’s well known as a terrorism hotbed are trying to enter the United States through the Mexican border in Texas, according to government figures obtained by Judicial Watch.
Secret donors helped finance Trump dossier team research after election
The team of opposition researchers behind the infamous anti-Trump dossier embraced by the FBI were paid big bucks to continue trying to dig up dirt on Russian meddling in American politics – even after the 2016 presidential election.
Tick, mosquito-borne infections surge in United States: CDC
The number of Americans sickened each year by bites from infected mosquitoes, ticks or fleas tripled from 2004 through 2016, with infection rates spiking sharply in 2016 as a result of a Zika outbreak, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday.
White House 'frustrated' with direction of Mueller questions
The White House on Tuesday said it's 'frustrated' with the direction of the Russia probe, claiming the leaked questions special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly prepared for President Trump prove the federal investigation has veered off its intended course.

Christian News
‘Anti-Conversion’ Bill Becomes Law in Uttarakhand State, India
Uttarakhand has become the seventh state in India to put 'anti-conversion' legislation in force.
Bible champion Chuck Missler dies at 83
Chuck Missler, founder of Koinonioa House, prolific author and encourager for those who study the Bible, has died at the age of 83.
Around the World
‘Bunker-busting’ strikes on Syrian bases reportedly destroyed Iran missiles
Multiple missile strikes hit several military bases in Syria on April 29. The target of at least some of the attacks appeared to be warehouses containing Iranian missiles, reports say.
Trump delays metal tariffs on Canada, EU, Mexico, exempts some others
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the imposition of steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, the European Union and Mexico until June 1, and has reached agreements for permanent exemptions for Argentina, Australia and Brazil, the White House said on Monday.
Turkey Calls on Europe to Criminalize "Islamophobia"
At an event held in on April 11 to unveil the 2017 European Islamophobia Report -- released by the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research -- Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu called on EU governments to criminalize Islamophobia.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
W. House says Israel info shows ‘new and compelling details’ on Iran nuke effort
The White House said late Monday that the trove of information released earlier in the day by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 'provides new and compelling details about Iran’s efforts to develop missile-deliverable nuclear weapons.'
U.S. Confirms Authenticity of Secret Iran Nuclear Docs, Officials See Game Over for Deal
U.S. officials and congressional insiders view the disclosure Monday by Israel of Iran's ongoing efforts to develop a nuclear weapon as game over for the landmark nuclear deal, telling the Washington Free Beacon that new evidence of Iran's top secret nuclear workings makes it virtually impossible for President Donald Trump to remain in the agreement.
U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo calls on Palestinians to negotiate
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called on Palestinians to return to the negotiating table with Israel, speaking in Jordan on Monday at the end of a whirlwind Middle East visit.
Mossad’s stunning op in Iran casts giant shadow over the intelligence it stole
While revealing a truly impressive intelligence coup by the Mossad, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night did not present evidence that Iran had violated the 2015 nuclear deal, or shed new light on the Islamic Republic’s pre-agreement atomic program.
Israel: Iran Kept Blueprints ‘To Use At a Time Of Its Choice To Develop Nuclear Weapons’
A trove of stolen Iranian data revealed by Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Monday appear to provide evidence to corroborate long-held suspicions that the Tehran regime actively sought nuclear bombs and the means to deliver them.
Israel to send professional teams to Europe to discuss Iran intel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the Iranian situation with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, his office announced Monday night.
Israel ready to bomb Iran if necessary: Report
Israeli defense officials have told their American and Russian counterparts that if Iranian-backed forces attack Israel from inside Syria, Jerusalem will not hold back from retaliating with direct strikes against Tehran or other targets in Iran.

Inside the United States
Satanic Temple Plans to Sue Arkansas over Ten Commandments Monument
The Satanic Temple responded swiftly to the installation of a new Ten Commandments monument on the Arkansas Capitol grounds in Little Rock.
DOJ files charges against 11 suspected 'caravan' members for illegal border crossing
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed criminal charges on Monday against 11 individuals believed to be part of a so-called caravan of Central American migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
Conservative House lawmakers draft articles of impeachment against Rosenstein
A group of conservative House lawmakers have begun drafting a resolution that calls for the impeachment of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the top Department of Justice (DOJ) official overseeing special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation.
Border standoff: Caravan organizers vow to outlast U.S. government
The illegal immigrant caravan has turned into a real standoff in Mexico.
The thrill is gone: Democratic Party losing support of young voters, says massive poll
A massive poll of young voters has some inconvenient news for Democrats.

Christian News
US Supreme Court Will Not Review Case of Christian School Banned from Michigan Township
The United States Supreme Court announced Monday it will not hear the case of Livingston Christian School v. Genoa Charter Township.
Men, Women Who Left Homosexuality, Transgenderism to Rally at DC's 'Freedom March'
Former transgender, bisexual, lesbian and gay men and women, including an Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting survivor, will be gathering in the nation's capital for a worship event next weekend to proclaim how Jesus Christ liberated them.
Around the World
Pompeo blasts Iran as 'greatest sponsor of terror,' assures Israel, Saudis
Mike Pompeo, calling Iran the 'greatest sponsor of terrorism in the world,' pledged his support to Saudi Arabia and Israel during his first foreign trip as the secretary of state Sunday.
Kim Jong-un vows to shut down North Korea nuclear site ahead of Trump meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down the country’s nuclear test site in May and open the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul’s presidential office said Sunday.
Leaders of North and South Korea Agree on Peace, Unification, Denuclearization
At a historic summit in Goyang, South Korea, on Friday, the leaders of North and South Korea shook hands and declared peace in our time.
Syrian army says 'enemy' rockets hit military bases
The Syrian army said on Sunday that rockets had struck several military bases in the Hama and Aleppo countryside in what it said was new 'aggression' by its enemies, state television said.
Egypt wants to speed up Ethiopia dam negotiations
Egypt said on Sunday it wants talks over a dam Ethiopia is building speeded up in a sign of its apparent frustration over what it sees as footdragging by Addis Ababa over the dispute.
Russia's floating nuclear plant heads out to sea
A controversial floating nuclear power plant made by Russia has headed out for its first sea voyage.
Kim Jong-un says he’ll give up nukes if U.S. promises not to attack
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his South Korean counterpart at their historic summit that his country would be willing to give up its nuclear weapons if the U.S. commits to a formal end to the Korean War and a pledge not to attack the North, Seoul officials said Sunday.

Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli Source: Trump Will Unveil Peace Plan After Embassy Move
President Donald Trump will unveil his long-gestating peace plan after the U.S. opens its new embassy in Jerusalem, an Israeli source stated on Saturday.
Nuke deal deadline nearing, Netanyahu and Trump discuss ‘problems posed’ by Iran
With a deadline for amending the Iran nuclear deal or walking away from it just weeks away, US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Saturday about Tehran’s malign influence on the region, the White House said on Sunday.
Saudi prince told Jewish leaders Palestinians must accept Trump's offer on peace deal
Saudi Arabia’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman recently told Jewish leaders in New York that he’s fed up with Palestinian leaders who should accept the Trump administration’s proposals on a potential peace agreement with Israel, according to a report Sunday.
'Iranians killed in suspected Israeli strike' in Syria
Missile strikes overnight in central Syria killed at least 26 pro-regime fighters, most of them Iranians, a monitor said Monday.

Inside the United States
Trump threatens government shutdown in September if there's no funding for wall
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to shut down the federal government in September if Congress did not provide more funding to build a wall on the border with Mexico.
First wave of migrant caravan reaches U.S. border, demands asylum
The illegal immigrant caravan swamped border officials in San Diego Sunday as hundreds of people showed up at the San Ysidro port of entry and demanded admittance and asylum as reporters, immigrant rights activists and Mexican watched.
U.S. appeals court allows Texas to implement voter ID law
A U.S. appeals court on Friday allowed Texas to implement a law requiring photo identification at the ballot box, reversing a lower court decision that blocked the measure on the grounds it could be discriminatory against racial minorities.
Pew: 65% of White Democrats Don’t Believe in ‘All-Knowing, All-Powerful, All-Loving’ God
Two-thirds (65%) of white Democrats do not believe in a God or higher spiritual power that is 'all-knowing, all-powerful, and all-loving,' Pew Research Center reported Wednesday.

Christian News
Donald Trump must hold Nigeria accountable for slaughter of Christians
When he meets with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Monday, President Trump needs to seize this opportunity to call Buhari to account for allowing unchecked atrocities against Christians in his country.