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Around the World
Turkey intensifies offensive against US-backed Kurds
Turkey has begun a major new offensive in northwestern Syria, in a bid to oust Kurdish militia from the area.
Iran Threatens U.S. Navy Ships Amid Massive War Drills
Iranian military leaders claimed Monday that they threatened two American-led vessels in international waters amid a series of new war drills being carried out by the Islamic Republic, according to regional reports and U.S. military officials who confirmed to the Washington Free Beacon contact with the Iranian vessels.
Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the U.S. may not be able fix the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement in time to meet a White House deadline, a remark that comes shortly before talks on Iran with three European countries get underway next week.
Philippine volcano spews fountains of lava, big ash plumes
The Philippines' most active volcano has spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas at EU: Recognizing Palestine will give Palestinians hope for peace
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called on member states of the European Union to recognize 'the State of Palestine,' saying such a move would encourage Palestinians to maintain hope for peace.
EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem
The European Union pledged its support Monday for Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas’ vision of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Could This Newfound Cave Hold More Dead Sea Scrolls?
Archaeologists are excavating a newfound cave in Qumran, with the hope of finding new Dead Sea Scrolls.
Palestinian Christians slam Pence's pro-Israel faith
Palestinian Christians say U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's brand of evangelical Christianity, with its fervent embrace of modern-day Israel as fulfilment of biblical prophecy, lacks their faith's compassion and justice, including for those who have endured half a century of Israeli occupation.
Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript pieced together and deciphered
Israeli scholars have pieced together and deciphered one of two previously unread manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls more than half a century after their discovery, an Israeli university has said.
Inside the United States
Trump signs spending bill ending shutdown, government will reopen Tuesday
The government will reopen on Tuesday after President Trump signed a temporary spending bill that will keep the government open until Feb. 8.
California Democrats want some businesses to fork over half tax-cut savings to state
Calling the Trump administration’s tax reform plan a 'middle-class tax increase,' two California lawmakers introduced a bill that would force large companies to fork over half of their expected savings to the state.
Republicans demand new special counsel over lost FBI text messages
House Republicans are demanding that a second independent special counsel be convened to probe the FBI’s investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account and server.
Vermont Becomes First State to Legalize Marijuana Through State Legislature
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R.) signed into law a measure allowing the possession of marijuana for recreational use Monday.
Christian News
Over 80 Killed in Benue State, Nigeria in January
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that more than 80 Christians have been killed in Benue State, Nigeria by Fulani militants since January 1. These attacks have mainly taken place in two locations within the state, Logo and Guma Counties. Logo saw more than 50 deaths in just the first week of the new year by Fulani attacks, while Guma suffered more than 30.
Turkey intensifies offensive against US-backed Kurds
Turkey has begun a major new offensive in northwestern Syria, in a bid to oust Kurdish militia from the area.
Iran Threatens U.S. Navy Ships Amid Massive War Drills
Iranian military leaders claimed Monday that they threatened two American-led vessels in international waters amid a series of new war drills being carried out by the Islamic Republic, according to regional reports and U.S. military officials who confirmed to the Washington Free Beacon contact with the Iranian vessels.
Tillerson: US may miss Iran nuclear deal deadline
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Monday said the U.S. may not be able fix the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement in time to meet a White House deadline, a remark that comes shortly before talks on Iran with three European countries get underway next week.
Philippine volcano spews fountains of lava, big ash plumes
The Philippines' most active volcano has spewed fountains of lava and massive ash plumes overnight after authorities warned a violent eruption may be imminent.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas at EU: Recognizing Palestine will give Palestinians hope for peace
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Monday called on member states of the European Union to recognize 'the State of Palestine,' saying such a move would encourage Palestinians to maintain hope for peace.
EU promises to back Abbas' demand for Jerusalem
The European Union pledged its support Monday for Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas’ vision of a Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital.
Could This Newfound Cave Hold More Dead Sea Scrolls?
Archaeologists are excavating a newfound cave in Qumran, with the hope of finding new Dead Sea Scrolls.
Palestinian Christians slam Pence's pro-Israel faith
Palestinian Christians say U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's brand of evangelical Christianity, with its fervent embrace of modern-day Israel as fulfilment of biblical prophecy, lacks their faith's compassion and justice, including for those who have endured half a century of Israeli occupation.
Dead Sea Scrolls manuscript pieced together and deciphered
Israeli scholars have pieced together and deciphered one of two previously unread manuscripts of the Dead Sea Scrolls more than half a century after their discovery, an Israeli university has said.
Inside the United States
Trump signs spending bill ending shutdown, government will reopen Tuesday
The government will reopen on Tuesday after President Trump signed a temporary spending bill that will keep the government open until Feb. 8.
California Democrats want some businesses to fork over half tax-cut savings to state
Calling the Trump administration’s tax reform plan a 'middle-class tax increase,' two California lawmakers introduced a bill that would force large companies to fork over half of their expected savings to the state.
Republicans demand new special counsel over lost FBI text messages
House Republicans are demanding that a second independent special counsel be convened to probe the FBI’s investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email account and server.
Vermont Becomes First State to Legalize Marijuana Through State Legislature
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R.) signed into law a measure allowing the possession of marijuana for recreational use Monday.
Christian News
Over 80 Killed in Benue State, Nigeria in January
International Christian Concern (ICC) has learned that more than 80 Christians have been killed in Benue State, Nigeria by Fulani militants since January 1. These attacks have mainly taken place in two locations within the state, Logo and Guma Counties. Logo saw more than 50 deaths in just the first week of the new year by Fulani attacks, while Guma suffered more than 30.
Around the World
Turkish forces push into Syria, battle Kurdish militia
Turkey's army and rebel allies battled US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin province on Sunday (Jan 21), stepping up a two-day-old campaign against YPG fighters that has opened a new front in Syria's civil war.
Rift between U.S., Turkey widens as Ankara presses Syrian offensive
The U.S. and Turkey moved closer to an open rift Sunday, with the Trump administration expressing deep concern as Turkish ground forces crossed into northern Syria in a bid to rid the area of U.S.-backed Kurdish militias.
CIA mole may have triggered murders of assets in China, Russia
China is suspected of sharing stolen information with Russia concerning the secret identities of CIA assets subsequently arrested and executed, current and former U.S. officials told NBC News.
Iran calls for end to Turkish offensive in Syria
Iran on Sunday called for a quick end to a Turkish incursion into northern Syria's Afrin province, saying it may help 'terrorist' groups, state news agency IRNA reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pence lands in Israel as PM stresses ‘no alternative’ to US as peace broker
US President Mike Pence arrived in Tel Aviv Sunday evening for a two-day visit to Israel amid unprecedented tensions with the Palestinians over President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last month.
Jordan's king says east Jerusalem must be capital of Palestinian state
In remarks during talks with US Vice Mike Pence in Amman, the king said the only solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was a two-state one.
Abbas to ask European Union to recognize Palestinian state
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will ask the European Union to officially recognize the state of Palestine when he meets foreign ministers from the bloc on Monday, a senior official said Sunday.
Inside the United States
High noon vote on McConnell spending deal to reopen government
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has set a Monday noon vote on a federal spending bill that would reopen the partially shuttered government until Feb. 8 in exchange for a promise for a vote on immigration reform legislation next month.
No Deal Reached, as Moderates Search for Shutdown Solution
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
Trump addresses March for Life via satellite feed
President Trump may be an unlikely pro-life champion, but activists at the March for Life say he’s given them hope that legal abortion will one day be a thing of the past.
Was Lynch coordinating with Comey in the Clinton investigation?
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch knew well in advance of FBI Director James Comey's 2016 press conference that he would recommend against charging Hillary Clinton, according to information turned over to the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Friday.
Trump Administration Opens Office to Protect Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) unveiled a new division Thursday to help ensure healthcare workers can do their jobs without being forced to violate their faith.
Christian News
Franklin Graham Praises President Trump for Defending Christianity
Appearing on Fox and Friends Sunday, the Rev. Franklin Graham said President Donald Trump is concerned about religious freedom of Americans and the religious freedom of people in other countries as well.
Methodists, Church of England May End 200-Year Split to 'Sustain Christian Presence'
Leaders of the Church of England will debate at their governing body next month whether they should have a priest-sharing arrangement with the Methodists to 'sustain Christian presence.'
Turkish forces push into Syria, battle Kurdish militia
Turkey's army and rebel allies battled US-backed Kurdish militia in Syria's Afrin province on Sunday (Jan 21), stepping up a two-day-old campaign against YPG fighters that has opened a new front in Syria's civil war.
Rift between U.S., Turkey widens as Ankara presses Syrian offensive
The U.S. and Turkey moved closer to an open rift Sunday, with the Trump administration expressing deep concern as Turkish ground forces crossed into northern Syria in a bid to rid the area of U.S.-backed Kurdish militias.
CIA mole may have triggered murders of assets in China, Russia
China is suspected of sharing stolen information with Russia concerning the secret identities of CIA assets subsequently arrested and executed, current and former U.S. officials told NBC News.
Iran calls for end to Turkish offensive in Syria
Iran on Sunday called for a quick end to a Turkish incursion into northern Syria's Afrin province, saying it may help 'terrorist' groups, state news agency IRNA reported.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Pence lands in Israel as PM stresses ‘no alternative’ to US as peace broker
US President Mike Pence arrived in Tel Aviv Sunday evening for a two-day visit to Israel amid unprecedented tensions with the Palestinians over President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last month.
Jordan's king says east Jerusalem must be capital of Palestinian state
In remarks during talks with US Vice Mike Pence in Amman, the king said the only solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was a two-state one.
Abbas to ask European Union to recognize Palestinian state
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas will ask the European Union to officially recognize the state of Palestine when he meets foreign ministers from the bloc on Monday, a senior official said Sunday.
Inside the United States
High noon vote on McConnell spending deal to reopen government
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has set a Monday noon vote on a federal spending bill that would reopen the partially shuttered government until Feb. 8 in exchange for a promise for a vote on immigration reform legislation next month.
No Deal Reached, as Moderates Search for Shutdown Solution
Restive Senate moderates in both parties searched for a solution to a partisan stalemate as they raced toward a late-night showdown vote and their last chance to reopen the federal government before hundreds of thousands of federal workers were forced to stay home Monday.
Trump addresses March for Life via satellite feed
President Trump may be an unlikely pro-life champion, but activists at the March for Life say he’s given them hope that legal abortion will one day be a thing of the past.
Was Lynch coordinating with Comey in the Clinton investigation?
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch knew well in advance of FBI Director James Comey's 2016 press conference that he would recommend against charging Hillary Clinton, according to information turned over to the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Friday.
Trump Administration Opens Office to Protect Healthcare Workers' Conscience Rights
The Health and Human Services Department (HHS) unveiled a new division Thursday to help ensure healthcare workers can do their jobs without being forced to violate their faith.
Christian News
Franklin Graham Praises President Trump for Defending Christianity
Appearing on Fox and Friends Sunday, the Rev. Franklin Graham said President Donald Trump is concerned about religious freedom of Americans and the religious freedom of people in other countries as well.
Methodists, Church of England May End 200-Year Split to 'Sustain Christian Presence'
Leaders of the Church of England will debate at their governing body next month whether they should have a priest-sharing arrangement with the Methodists to 'sustain Christian presence.'
Around the World
US lawmakers aim to tighten terms of Iran nuclear deal
A bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives on Thursday aimed at tightening the terms of the Iran nuclear deal, despite Tehran’s rejection of changes to the accord.
India test-fires missile amid perceived threats from China, Pakistan
India tested its longest-range intercontinental missile on Thursday, the defense ministry said, part of efforts to build a nuclear deterrent against neighboring Pakistan and China.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Reports: Israel Attacked 'Hezbollah Arms Depot' in Syria's Damascus
Syrian opposition sources claimed Israeli warplanes attacked the Almas military airport near Damascus early Wednesday morning. According to reports, a Hezbollah arms depot was the target of the attack.
Israeli officials: Trump considering ‘interim measures’ to speed up embassy move
Sources in the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday said the US is considering 'interim measures' that would allow for its embassy to be moved to Jerusalem within a year, clarifying comments made earlier by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that were subsequently rebuffed by US President Donald Trump.
Inside the United States
Senate agrees to start work on spending bill, but not much else
The Senate voted late Thursday to start work on legislation to fund the government until Feb. 16, which passed the House just hours earlier.
U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom'
The U.S. government is seeking to further protect the 'conscience and religious freedom' of health workers whose beliefs prevent them from carrying out abortions and other procedures, in an effort likely to please conservative Christian activists and other supporters of President Donald Trump.
Pro-lifers to march against taxpayer-funded abortions
As pro-life marchers descend on Washington on Friday they are confronting a new battlefield in the abortion debate, having to fend off increasing challenges to a decades-old agreement that acknowledged while abortion may be legal, taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay for a procedure that many of them find abhorrent.
There are 3.6M 'DREAMers' — a number far greater than commonly known
The political debate over the fate of 'DREAMers' -- undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children — has overlooked just how many there are in the country today: about 3.6 million.
Wealthy exodus to escape new tax rules worries California Democrats
The Republican-backed federal tax bill flipped the tables on a never-ending question for California politicians: Will high taxes lead the state’s wealthiest residents to flee the Golden State for the comparable tax havens of Florida, Nevada and Texas?
House passes monthlong spending bill, sends shutdown drama to the Senate
House Republicans on Thursday passed a bill to keep the federal government funded until Feb. 16, sending the legislation to a possible defeat in the Senate later tonight.
US lawmakers aim to tighten terms of Iran nuclear deal
A bill was introduced in the US House of Representatives on Thursday aimed at tightening the terms of the Iran nuclear deal, despite Tehran’s rejection of changes to the accord.
India test-fires missile amid perceived threats from China, Pakistan
India tested its longest-range intercontinental missile on Thursday, the defense ministry said, part of efforts to build a nuclear deterrent against neighboring Pakistan and China.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Reports: Israel Attacked 'Hezbollah Arms Depot' in Syria's Damascus
Syrian opposition sources claimed Israeli warplanes attacked the Almas military airport near Damascus early Wednesday morning. According to reports, a Hezbollah arms depot was the target of the attack.
Israeli officials: Trump considering ‘interim measures’ to speed up embassy move
Sources in the Prime Minister’s Office on Thursday said the US is considering 'interim measures' that would allow for its embassy to be moved to Jerusalem within a year, clarifying comments made earlier by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that were subsequently rebuffed by US President Donald Trump.
Inside the United States
Senate agrees to start work on spending bill, but not much else
The Senate voted late Thursday to start work on legislation to fund the government until Feb. 16, which passed the House just hours earlier.
U.S. government to shield health workers under 'religious freedom'
The U.S. government is seeking to further protect the 'conscience and religious freedom' of health workers whose beliefs prevent them from carrying out abortions and other procedures, in an effort likely to please conservative Christian activists and other supporters of President Donald Trump.
Pro-lifers to march against taxpayer-funded abortions
As pro-life marchers descend on Washington on Friday they are confronting a new battlefield in the abortion debate, having to fend off increasing challenges to a decades-old agreement that acknowledged while abortion may be legal, taxpayers shouldn’t be forced to pay for a procedure that many of them find abhorrent.
There are 3.6M 'DREAMers' — a number far greater than commonly known
The political debate over the fate of 'DREAMers' -- undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children — has overlooked just how many there are in the country today: about 3.6 million.
Wealthy exodus to escape new tax rules worries California Democrats
The Republican-backed federal tax bill flipped the tables on a never-ending question for California politicians: Will high taxes lead the state’s wealthiest residents to flee the Golden State for the comparable tax havens of Florida, Nevada and Texas?
House passes monthlong spending bill, sends shutdown drama to the Senate
House Republicans on Thursday passed a bill to keep the federal government funded until Feb. 16, sending the legislation to a possible defeat in the Senate later tonight.