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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.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
North Korea considers missile strike on Guam after Trump's 'fire and fury' warning
North Korea said on Wednesday it is considering plans for a missile strike on the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, just hours after President Donald Trump told the North that any threat to the United States would be met with 'fire and fury'.
Defectors Wage War Against North Korea
According to citizens who have fled the country, a growing number of North Koreans are switching on unauthorized radios—devices they’ve rigged or bought on the black market that can pick up signals beyond the country’s darkened borders. They listen to programs tailored to reach them with news about the outside world—and the reality of their own regime. Perhaps the most effective messengers: North Korean defectors.
Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan
The White House is actively considering a bold plan to turn over a big chunk of the U.S. war in Afghanistan to private contractors in an effort to turn the tide in a stalemated war, according to the former head of a security firm pushing the project.
China Earthquake: Death Toll Rises In Sichuan Province, Rescue Operations Continue
At least 13 people died and over 175 were injured late Tuesday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit a popular tourist area in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, according to state media. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" to rapidly organize relief work and rescue the injured.
Australian Prime Minister: Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Legalized Before Year’s End
Australia's prime minister said that he supports legalizing same-sex marriage in a possible nationwide vote, and he expects the people to vote with him.
Russia downplays North Korea's saber-rattling, tells US to be 'prudent'
Russia's top diplomat downplayed North Korea's nuclear saber-rattling following a diplomatic summit Tuesday, and said the United States has to take 'prudent' steps to deescalate the crisis.
First Baptist's Robert Jeffress: 'God has given Trump authority to take out Kim Jong Un'
Dallas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress, one of President Donald Trump's evangelical advisers who preached the morning of his inauguration, has released a statement saying the president has the moral authority to take out North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli jets hit Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket strike
Israeli jets struck two Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Tuesday, injuring at least three people, hours after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave hit an open area in southern Israel.
The corruption scandals plaguing Netanyahu and his family, explained
Netanyahu appeared to be in increasing peril as of last week, when Ari Harow, his American-born former chief of staff, became a state witness. Despite it all, Netanyahu has remained confident. He has accused the Israeli media of peddling “fake news” about the scandals. On Monday, responding to an article predicting his ouster, Netanyahu tweeted two words: 'Won’t happen.'
Inside the United States
Illegal immigration statistics show Trump’s resolve to keep campaign promise
President Trump has overseen huge increases in arresting illegal immigrants inside the U.S., pushing them through the immigration courts toward deportations and stopping newcomers from entering along the southwestern border, according to statistics released Tuesday.
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Good News Clubs in Indiana Public School District
A federal court in Indiana hands a victory to Good News Clubs in one public school district.
Under Trump, gun sales fall dramatically
Gun sales appear to be slipping yet again after the Obama surge, with federal gun background checks dropping more than 20 percent last month — the biggest monthly percentage decline in more than three years.
Christian News
Fulani Herdsmen Kidnap Pastor in Plateau State, Central Nigeria
Armed Fulani herdsmen on Friday (Aug. 4) kidnapped a pastor as he and his driver were traveling in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, the wounded driver told Morning Star News.
Christian Convert Released from Prison in Iran after 4 Years
A Christian convert from Islam has been released from prison in Iran where she had been held for four years.
Around the World
North Korea considers missile strike on Guam after Trump's 'fire and fury' warning
North Korea said on Wednesday it is considering plans for a missile strike on the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, just hours after President Donald Trump told the North that any threat to the United States would be met with 'fire and fury'.
Defectors Wage War Against North Korea
According to citizens who have fled the country, a growing number of North Koreans are switching on unauthorized radios—devices they’ve rigged or bought on the black market that can pick up signals beyond the country’s darkened borders. They listen to programs tailored to reach them with news about the outside world—and the reality of their own regime. Perhaps the most effective messengers: North Korean defectors.
Trump White House weighs unprecedented plan to privatize much of the war in Afghanistan
The White House is actively considering a bold plan to turn over a big chunk of the U.S. war in Afghanistan to private contractors in an effort to turn the tide in a stalemated war, according to the former head of a security firm pushing the project.
China Earthquake: Death Toll Rises In Sichuan Province, Rescue Operations Continue
At least 13 people died and over 175 were injured late Tuesday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit a popular tourist area in southwestern China’s Sichuan province, according to state media. Chinese President Xi Jinping called for "all-out efforts" to rapidly organize relief work and rescue the injured.
Australian Prime Minister: Same-Sex Marriage Could Be Legalized Before Year’s End
Australia's prime minister said that he supports legalizing same-sex marriage in a possible nationwide vote, and he expects the people to vote with him.
Russia downplays North Korea's saber-rattling, tells US to be 'prudent'
Russia's top diplomat downplayed North Korea's nuclear saber-rattling following a diplomatic summit Tuesday, and said the United States has to take 'prudent' steps to deescalate the crisis.
First Baptist's Robert Jeffress: 'God has given Trump authority to take out Kim Jong Un'
Dallas megachurch pastor Robert Jeffress, one of President Donald Trump's evangelical advisers who preached the morning of his inauguration, has released a statement saying the president has the moral authority to take out North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli jets hit Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket strike
Israeli jets struck two Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip overnight Tuesday, injuring at least three people, hours after a rocket fired from the Palestinian enclave hit an open area in southern Israel.
The corruption scandals plaguing Netanyahu and his family, explained
Netanyahu appeared to be in increasing peril as of last week, when Ari Harow, his American-born former chief of staff, became a state witness. Despite it all, Netanyahu has remained confident. He has accused the Israeli media of peddling “fake news” about the scandals. On Monday, responding to an article predicting his ouster, Netanyahu tweeted two words: 'Won’t happen.'
Inside the United States
Illegal immigration statistics show Trump’s resolve to keep campaign promise
President Trump has overseen huge increases in arresting illegal immigrants inside the U.S., pushing them through the immigration courts toward deportations and stopping newcomers from entering along the southwestern border, according to statistics released Tuesday.
Federal Judge Rules in Favor of Good News Clubs in Indiana Public School District
A federal court in Indiana hands a victory to Good News Clubs in one public school district.
Under Trump, gun sales fall dramatically
Gun sales appear to be slipping yet again after the Obama surge, with federal gun background checks dropping more than 20 percent last month — the biggest monthly percentage decline in more than three years.
Christian News
Fulani Herdsmen Kidnap Pastor in Plateau State, Central Nigeria
Armed Fulani herdsmen on Friday (Aug. 4) kidnapped a pastor as he and his driver were traveling in central Nigeria’s Plateau state, the wounded driver told Morning Star News.
Christian Convert Released from Prison in Iran after 4 Years
A Christian convert from Islam has been released from prison in Iran where she had been held for four years.