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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Satellite Photos Show North Korea Preparing for Submarine Missile Launch
Recent satellite images appear to show activity at one of North Korea’s submarine bases.
Britain Says Brexit Talks Should Move to Next Phase, as Ministers Show Unity
Britain said on Sunday that it wants talks with the EU to move on to the next phase, as it set out details of the future relationship it envisages with the bloc and senior ministers presented a united approach to negotiations.
Iran filling vacuum left by IS retreat in Syria, Iraq, Mossad chief warns
The head of the Mossad warned Sunday that as the Islamic State terrorist group is beaten back, Iran and its proxies are rushing in to take over its territory.
At least 11 people die in Kenyan post-election violence
Tensions remained high in Kenya yesterday after 11 people died in violent protests and the opposition stood by its demand that the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta be overturned.
At least 18 dead after gunmen attack restaurant in Burkina Faso: official
Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso late Sunday, killing at least 18 people in the second such attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the last two years.
Strong earthquake strikes off Indonesian island of Sumatra
A strong earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of southern Sumatra in Indonesia, causing panic as it was felt several hundred miles (kilometers) away in Singapore.
Russia says Syrian government doubled territory it controls
The Syrian government has increased the size of the territory under its control by two and a half times in just two months, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Sunday, as Syrian forces backed by regional allies and the Russian air force seized thousands of square kilometers from the Islamic State group in the center of the country.
Two U.S. service members killed, five injured in northern Iraq
Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday, the military said, adding that initial reports indicated the incident was not due to enemy contact.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Nasrallah threatens 'greater defeat' to Israel in future war
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah marked 11 years to the Second Lebanon War on Sunday with a speech in which he threatened that 'the defeat Israel suffered in 2006, it will suffer again, but it will be a much greater defeat.'
Netanyahu to introduce law making it easier to declare war: report
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting a legal amendment that would give him more leeway to declare war without consulting the full cabinet, Channel Two reported Sunday.
Protesting ban on visits, lawmaker to set up office outside Temple Mount
A Knesset lawmaker said Sunday he will set up his office outside an entrance to the Temple Mount in protest of an ongoing ban against MKs visiting the holy site in the Old City of Jerusalem, imposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Inside the United States
Democrats see ObamaCare leverage in spending fights
House Democrats want to use the looming battle over government spending and raising the debt limit as leverage to shore up ObamaCare.
Violence Breaks Out As Alt-Right and Anti-Facist Protesters Collide Leaving One Dead, DOJ to Investigate
US federal investigators said Saturday they have opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances that led a driver to plow a car into a crowd while white nationalist activists and counter-protesters clashed in Charlottesville.
Trump's apparently split with Hill Republicans could widen when Congress returns to Washington
The breach will come in September. The breakpoint has been coming for a while now. It’s built over the past few weeks as President Trump browbeat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Christian News
Kidnapped Pastor in Nigeria Released from Five Days of Captivity
Suspecting corrupt police and accusing the Nigerian government of failing to contain a rash of kidnappings, Christian leaders announced that a pastor abducted last week was freed on Wednesday (Aug. 9).
Christian Rights Activists in Vietnam Charged with Serious ‘Crimes’
After 19 long months of investigative detention following his Dec. 16, 2015 arrest, renowned human rights attorney Nguyen Van Dai was finally charged with a crime on July 30.
Gospel Being Released into N Korea by Balloon Offensive (Video)
For nearly three decades, one Christian human rights group has carried out an unusual aerial offensive to encourage North Korea's secret believers.
Around the World
Satellite Photos Show North Korea Preparing for Submarine Missile Launch
Recent satellite images appear to show activity at one of North Korea’s submarine bases.
Britain Says Brexit Talks Should Move to Next Phase, as Ministers Show Unity
Britain said on Sunday that it wants talks with the EU to move on to the next phase, as it set out details of the future relationship it envisages with the bloc and senior ministers presented a united approach to negotiations.
Iran filling vacuum left by IS retreat in Syria, Iraq, Mossad chief warns
The head of the Mossad warned Sunday that as the Islamic State terrorist group is beaten back, Iran and its proxies are rushing in to take over its territory.
At least 11 people die in Kenyan post-election violence
Tensions remained high in Kenya yesterday after 11 people died in violent protests and the opposition stood by its demand that the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta be overturned.
At least 18 dead after gunmen attack restaurant in Burkina Faso: official
Suspected Islamic extremists opened fire at a Turkish restaurant in the capital of Burkina Faso late Sunday, killing at least 18 people in the second such attack on a restaurant popular with foreigners in the last two years.
Strong earthquake strikes off Indonesian island of Sumatra
A strong earthquake struck Sunday off the coast of southern Sumatra in Indonesia, causing panic as it was felt several hundred miles (kilometers) away in Singapore.
Russia says Syrian government doubled territory it controls
The Syrian government has increased the size of the territory under its control by two and a half times in just two months, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Sunday, as Syrian forces backed by regional allies and the Russian air force seized thousands of square kilometers from the Islamic State group in the center of the country.
Two U.S. service members killed, five injured in northern Iraq
Two U.S. service members were killed and five injured during combat operations in northern Iraq on Sunday, the military said, adding that initial reports indicated the incident was not due to enemy contact.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Nasrallah threatens 'greater defeat' to Israel in future war
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah marked 11 years to the Second Lebanon War on Sunday with a speech in which he threatened that 'the defeat Israel suffered in 2006, it will suffer again, but it will be a much greater defeat.'
Netanyahu to introduce law making it easier to declare war: report
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is promoting a legal amendment that would give him more leeway to declare war without consulting the full cabinet, Channel Two reported Sunday.
Protesting ban on visits, lawmaker to set up office outside Temple Mount
A Knesset lawmaker said Sunday he will set up his office outside an entrance to the Temple Mount in protest of an ongoing ban against MKs visiting the holy site in the Old City of Jerusalem, imposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Inside the United States
Democrats see ObamaCare leverage in spending fights
House Democrats want to use the looming battle over government spending and raising the debt limit as leverage to shore up ObamaCare.
Violence Breaks Out As Alt-Right and Anti-Facist Protesters Collide Leaving One Dead, DOJ to Investigate
US federal investigators said Saturday they have opened a civil rights investigation into the circumstances that led a driver to plow a car into a crowd while white nationalist activists and counter-protesters clashed in Charlottesville.
Trump's apparently split with Hill Republicans could widen when Congress returns to Washington
The breach will come in September. The breakpoint has been coming for a while now. It’s built over the past few weeks as President Trump browbeat Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Christian News
Kidnapped Pastor in Nigeria Released from Five Days of Captivity
Suspecting corrupt police and accusing the Nigerian government of failing to contain a rash of kidnappings, Christian leaders announced that a pastor abducted last week was freed on Wednesday (Aug. 9).
Christian Rights Activists in Vietnam Charged with Serious ‘Crimes’
After 19 long months of investigative detention following his Dec. 16, 2015 arrest, renowned human rights attorney Nguyen Van Dai was finally charged with a crime on July 30.
Gospel Being Released into N Korea by Balloon Offensive (Video)
For nearly three decades, one Christian human rights group has carried out an unusual aerial offensive to encourage North Korea's secret believers.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Trump: Iran is ‘not in compliance’ with nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was not upholding its obligations under the landmark nuclear deal struck in 2015 by former president Barack Obama.
Obama administration knew about North Korea's miniaturized nukes
Tuesday's bombshell Washington Post story that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has determined North Korea is capable of constructing miniaturized nuclear weapons that could be used as warheads for missiles – possibly ICBMs – left out a crucial fact: DIA actually concluded this in 2013. The Post also failed to mention that the Obama administration tried to downplay and discredit this report at the time.
China to Stay Neutral, Unless U.S. Attacks N Korea
If North Korea launches an attack that threatens the United States then China should stay neutral, but if the United States attacks first and tries to overthrow North Korea's government China will stop them, a Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday.
State Department: U.S. Passports to North Korea Restricted Beginning Sept. 1
The Department of State has announced it will restrict all U.S. citizens from traveling into, in, or through North Korea beginning Sept. 1. This warning, issued on Thursday, comes in the wake of the escalating rhetoric between the DPRK and President Donald Trump over the past few days.
More than half a million children in Libya need help: UNICEF
United Nations children agency UNICEF warned on Wednesday that more than half a million children in Libya need help and called on warring parties to end the violence and negotiate a political solution to the crisis.
North Korea missiles can reach Guam in 14 minutes, local official says
If North Korea fires missiles toward Guam, they would take about 14 minutes to reach the island, said Guam Homeland Security spokeswoman Jenna Gaminde.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Considering Military Rule in Gaza
Hamas is reportedly considering advancing an unprecedented move in the Gaza Strip in response to the harsh sanctions imposed on it by the Palestinian Authority. This is a scenario that has been taken into account in Israel and could lead to chaos in the Gaza Strip. A source within Hamas said that the organization's military wing recently submitted a proposal to the organization's political leadership, suggesting Hamas create a political and security vacuum in the Gaza Strip by waiving its management of the Gaza Strip.
Underground barrier with Gaza to extend into the sea
The underground barrier designed to prevent tunnels from crossing into Israel from Gaza will stretch into the Mediterranean to stave off Hamas infiltration by sea.
Waqf says Israel didn’t damage any historic items on Temple Mount
The Jerusalem Waqf said on Wednesday that when Israeli security services conducted searches on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem following a shooting attack at the site, they did not damage or steal any historical items.
Inside the United States
Trump: Opioid Crisis is a National Emergency
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the opioid crisis is a national emergency.
Trump administration defends travel ban in Supreme Court brief
President Donald Trump's administration reiterated arguments defending its temporary travel ban in a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, repeatedly citing the executive's broad powers to exclude foreigners from the United States.
DCCC: ‘No Interest’ in Working With Democratic Pro-Life Group
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has 'no interest' in working with Democrats for Life of America, a pro-life Democratic organization.
DNC Hack was 'Inside Job' : Report
The Democratic National Committee was not hacked by Russia — nor by anyone else — but instead was 'an inside job by someone with access to the DNC's system,' according to a report in The Nation.
Ex-US intel chief says Trump leaks have a 'corrosive effect'
US President Donald Trump’s sharing of Israeli intelligence with Russia without prior coordination 'has an erosive and corrosive effect' on global data sharing with Washington, a former US intelligence chief told The Jerusalem Post.
Around the World
Trump: Iran is ‘not in compliance’ with nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran was not upholding its obligations under the landmark nuclear deal struck in 2015 by former president Barack Obama.
Obama administration knew about North Korea's miniaturized nukes
Tuesday's bombshell Washington Post story that the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has determined North Korea is capable of constructing miniaturized nuclear weapons that could be used as warheads for missiles – possibly ICBMs – left out a crucial fact: DIA actually concluded this in 2013. The Post also failed to mention that the Obama administration tried to downplay and discredit this report at the time.
China to Stay Neutral, Unless U.S. Attacks N Korea
If North Korea launches an attack that threatens the United States then China should stay neutral, but if the United States attacks first and tries to overthrow North Korea's government China will stop them, a Chinese state-run newspaper said on Friday.
State Department: U.S. Passports to North Korea Restricted Beginning Sept. 1
The Department of State has announced it will restrict all U.S. citizens from traveling into, in, or through North Korea beginning Sept. 1. This warning, issued on Thursday, comes in the wake of the escalating rhetoric between the DPRK and President Donald Trump over the past few days.
More than half a million children in Libya need help: UNICEF
United Nations children agency UNICEF warned on Wednesday that more than half a million children in Libya need help and called on warring parties to end the violence and negotiate a political solution to the crisis.
North Korea missiles can reach Guam in 14 minutes, local official says
If North Korea fires missiles toward Guam, they would take about 14 minutes to reach the island, said Guam Homeland Security spokeswoman Jenna Gaminde.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas Considering Military Rule in Gaza
Hamas is reportedly considering advancing an unprecedented move in the Gaza Strip in response to the harsh sanctions imposed on it by the Palestinian Authority. This is a scenario that has been taken into account in Israel and could lead to chaos in the Gaza Strip. A source within Hamas said that the organization's military wing recently submitted a proposal to the organization's political leadership, suggesting Hamas create a political and security vacuum in the Gaza Strip by waiving its management of the Gaza Strip.
Underground barrier with Gaza to extend into the sea
The underground barrier designed to prevent tunnels from crossing into Israel from Gaza will stretch into the Mediterranean to stave off Hamas infiltration by sea.
Waqf says Israel didn’t damage any historic items on Temple Mount
The Jerusalem Waqf said on Wednesday that when Israeli security services conducted searches on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem following a shooting attack at the site, they did not damage or steal any historical items.
Inside the United States
Trump: Opioid Crisis is a National Emergency
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the opioid crisis is a national emergency.
Trump administration defends travel ban in Supreme Court brief
President Donald Trump's administration reiterated arguments defending its temporary travel ban in a filing with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, repeatedly citing the executive's broad powers to exclude foreigners from the United States.
DCCC: ‘No Interest’ in Working With Democratic Pro-Life Group
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has 'no interest' in working with Democrats for Life of America, a pro-life Democratic organization.
DNC Hack was 'Inside Job' : Report
The Democratic National Committee was not hacked by Russia — nor by anyone else — but instead was 'an inside job by someone with access to the DNC's system,' according to a report in The Nation.
Ex-US intel chief says Trump leaks have a 'corrosive effect'
US President Donald Trump’s sharing of Israeli intelligence with Russia without prior coordination 'has an erosive and corrosive effect' on global data sharing with Washington, a former US intelligence chief told The Jerusalem Post.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
North Korea details Guam missile plan, dismissing Trump warnings as 'nonsense'
North Korea dismissed warnings by U.S. President Donald Trump that it would face 'fire and fury' if it threatened the United States as a 'load of nonsense' and outlined detailed plans on for a missile strike near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.
Hearing loss of US diplomats in Cuba blamed on covert device
The two-year-old diplomatic relationship between the United States and Cuba has been roiled by what U.S. officials are describing as a string of bizarre incidents that left a group of American diplomats in Havana with severe hearing loss attributed to a covert sonic device.
Islamic State threatens new attacks in Iran
The Islamic State terror group released a video Wednesday threatening new attacks against Tehran and calling on Iranians to rise up against their country.
Tillerson, Mattis back up Trump’s stark warning to North Korea
The State and Defense departments provided backup Wednesday to President Trump’s threat a day earlier to rain down 'fire and fury like the world has never seen' if North Korea did not curb its nuclear programs, but there was little sign Pyongyang was seeking to ease its threats against the U.S. and its allies in the region.
U.S., Japan conduct air exercises near Korean peninsula
The United States and Japan conducted joint air drills in skies near the Korean peninsula on Aug 8.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu slams the Left, the media in support rally
Surrounded by supporters in a rally organized by his close confidant MK David Bitan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the media and the left wing on Wednesday evening, accusing them of trying to 'overthrow' him.
Israel held secret talks with Russia, US over 'safe zones' in Syria: report
Secrets talks over 'safe zones' in Syria were held between Israel, the United States and Russia in early July, Haaretz reported Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Texas House OKs bill to block insurance coverage for abortions
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday -- coined as 'rape insurance”' by its detractors -- that would force women to pay a separate health insurance premium to get covered for a non-emergency abortion.
President Trump berates Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Twitter tirade
President Trump delivered a Twitter spanking to the Senate’s top Republican Wednesday, questioning why he was unable to wrangle an Obamacare repeal bill.
Govt Employees Arrested for Allegedly Selling False IDs to Illegal Aliens for Voter Fraud
Federal authorities arrested six persons last week involved in an apparent scheme to produce false identification documents through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), some of which were then used as ID to illegally vote in Boston, reported Judicial Watch.
David Daleiden takes pro-life legal fight to Supreme Court
Lawyers for David Daleiden appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court last week over the ongoing litigation suppressing his undercover videos.
Christian News
North Korea releases pastor amid nuclear ICBM threats
Hyeun-soo Lim, the Korean Canadian church leader sentenced to life in prison with hard labour, has been freed today (9 August) 'on sick bail', says a North Korean state news agency. Convicted in December 2015 by the country’s Supreme Court of numerous charges, including an attempt to overthrow the government, he had been detained in North Korea since February 2015.
Around the World
North Korea details Guam missile plan, dismissing Trump warnings as 'nonsense'
North Korea dismissed warnings by U.S. President Donald Trump that it would face 'fire and fury' if it threatened the United States as a 'load of nonsense' and outlined detailed plans on for a missile strike near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam.
Hearing loss of US diplomats in Cuba blamed on covert device
The two-year-old diplomatic relationship between the United States and Cuba has been roiled by what U.S. officials are describing as a string of bizarre incidents that left a group of American diplomats in Havana with severe hearing loss attributed to a covert sonic device.
Islamic State threatens new attacks in Iran
The Islamic State terror group released a video Wednesday threatening new attacks against Tehran and calling on Iranians to rise up against their country.
Tillerson, Mattis back up Trump’s stark warning to North Korea
The State and Defense departments provided backup Wednesday to President Trump’s threat a day earlier to rain down 'fire and fury like the world has never seen' if North Korea did not curb its nuclear programs, but there was little sign Pyongyang was seeking to ease its threats against the U.S. and its allies in the region.
U.S., Japan conduct air exercises near Korean peninsula
The United States and Japan conducted joint air drills in skies near the Korean peninsula on Aug 8.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu slams the Left, the media in support rally
Surrounded by supporters in a rally organized by his close confidant MK David Bitan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the media and the left wing on Wednesday evening, accusing them of trying to 'overthrow' him.
Israel held secret talks with Russia, US over 'safe zones' in Syria: report
Secrets talks over 'safe zones' in Syria were held between Israel, the United States and Russia in early July, Haaretz reported Wednesday.
Inside the United States
Texas House OKs bill to block insurance coverage for abortions
The Texas House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday -- coined as 'rape insurance”' by its detractors -- that would force women to pay a separate health insurance premium to get covered for a non-emergency abortion.
President Trump berates Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in Twitter tirade
President Trump delivered a Twitter spanking to the Senate’s top Republican Wednesday, questioning why he was unable to wrangle an Obamacare repeal bill.
Govt Employees Arrested for Allegedly Selling False IDs to Illegal Aliens for Voter Fraud
Federal authorities arrested six persons last week involved in an apparent scheme to produce false identification documents through the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV), some of which were then used as ID to illegally vote in Boston, reported Judicial Watch.
David Daleiden takes pro-life legal fight to Supreme Court
Lawyers for David Daleiden appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court last week over the ongoing litigation suppressing his undercover videos.
Christian News
North Korea releases pastor amid nuclear ICBM threats
Hyeun-soo Lim, the Korean Canadian church leader sentenced to life in prison with hard labour, has been freed today (9 August) 'on sick bail', says a North Korean state news agency. Convicted in December 2015 by the country’s Supreme Court of numerous charges, including an attempt to overthrow the government, he had been detained in North Korea since February 2015.