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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
North Korea threatens nuclear strike as U.S.-South Korea war games begin
North Korea on Monday issued its latest belligerent threat, warning of an indiscriminate 'preemptive nuclear strike of justice' on Washington and Seoul, this time in reaction to the start of huge U.S.-South Korean military drills.
U.S. strikes al Shabaab training camp in Somalia, more than 150 killed
The United States launched an air strike in Somalia that killed more than 150 fighters with the al Qaeda-linked Islamist group al Shabaab following U.S. intelligence on preparations for a large-scale militant attack, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's Netanyahu declines offer to meet with Obama: White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined an offer to meet U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House later this month and canceled his trip to Washington, the White House said on Monday.
Biden coming to Israel to discuss US military aid
US Vice President Joe Biden will land in Israel on Tuesday afternoon, six years after his last visit.
Inside the United States
Record 61 million immigrants in U.S., 15.7 million illegally
There are a record 61 million immigrants and their American-born children in the United States, including an estimated 15.7 million illegally here, according to a new analysis of 2015 U.S. Census data.
Texas regulator backs away from Planned Parenthood study
A Texas health regulator sought to distance itself from a controversial study that concluded that cuts to Planned Parenthood are hurting women's health in the state.
Lawsuit over Flint water crisis says 17 children have high lead levels
A Texas health regulator sought to distance itself from a controversial study that concluded that cuts to Planned Parenthood are hurting women's health in the state.
Staffer must testify on Clinton email server with immunity granted, senators say
Senate lawmakers are renewing their request to question the State Department staffer who helped set up Hillary Clinton's private email server following revelations that he has been granted immunity by the Justice Department, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press on Monday.
U.S. Politics
Michael Bloomberg will not run for president as independent
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will not run as a third-party candidate for US president.
Christian News
Genocide waged on religious minorities in Syria, Iraq
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has unanimously passed HR 75, a resolution declaring that those who commit or support mass murder against religious minorities are guilty of "genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Around the World
North Korea threatens nuclear strike as U.S.-South Korea war games begin
North Korea on Monday issued its latest belligerent threat, warning of an indiscriminate 'preemptive nuclear strike of justice' on Washington and Seoul, this time in reaction to the start of huge U.S.-South Korean military drills.
U.S. strikes al Shabaab training camp in Somalia, more than 150 killed
The United States launched an air strike in Somalia that killed more than 150 fighters with the al Qaeda-linked Islamist group al Shabaab following U.S. intelligence on preparations for a large-scale militant attack, the Pentagon said on Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's Netanyahu declines offer to meet with Obama: White House
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined an offer to meet U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House later this month and canceled his trip to Washington, the White House said on Monday.
Biden coming to Israel to discuss US military aid
US Vice President Joe Biden will land in Israel on Tuesday afternoon, six years after his last visit.
Inside the United States
Record 61 million immigrants in U.S., 15.7 million illegally
There are a record 61 million immigrants and their American-born children in the United States, including an estimated 15.7 million illegally here, according to a new analysis of 2015 U.S. Census data.
Texas regulator backs away from Planned Parenthood study
A Texas health regulator sought to distance itself from a controversial study that concluded that cuts to Planned Parenthood are hurting women's health in the state.
Lawsuit over Flint water crisis says 17 children have high lead levels
A Texas health regulator sought to distance itself from a controversial study that concluded that cuts to Planned Parenthood are hurting women's health in the state.
Staffer must testify on Clinton email server with immunity granted, senators say
Senate lawmakers are renewing their request to question the State Department staffer who helped set up Hillary Clinton's private email server following revelations that he has been granted immunity by the Justice Department, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Press on Monday.
U.S. Politics
Michael Bloomberg will not run for president as independent
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg will not run as a third-party candidate for US president.
Christian News
Genocide waged on religious minorities in Syria, Iraq
The U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee has unanimously passed HR 75, a resolution declaring that those who commit or support mass murder against religious minorities are guilty of "genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Report: Putin freezes S-300 missile transfer to Iran
Russia has decided to freeze its shipment of S-300 anti-aircraft missile system to Iran, Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida reported on Saturday.
Total eclipse of the sun to darken slice of Indonesia
The rare and awe-inspiring spectacle of a total solar eclipse will unfold over parts of Indonesia and the Indian and Pacific Oceans on Wednesday, weather permitting. The full eclipse may be visible to several million people within its narrow path including eclipse chasers who have traveled from around the world for a chance to witness it.
Islamic State truck bomb kills at least 60 people south of Baghdad
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack with an explosive-laden truck on an Iraqi police checkpoint at an entrance of the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 60 people and wounding over 70, according to a toll provided by medical and security officials.
'Money trail' leads from Mexico border straight to Mideast
Months after six Middle Eastern men who entered the U.S. illegally through Mexico were arrested in Arizona state authorities have uncovered an extensive money trail between the Middle East and Mexico. This includes more than a dozen wire transfers sent from the Middle East to known Mexican smugglers in at least two different regions of the Latin American nation, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Isis 'studied Nazi methods' to create own version of Hitler Youth and train child killers from birth
Isis is indoctrinating children from birth through an extremism-based education similar to that taught by the Nazi regime in a bid to create a generation more lethal than themselves, a study has revealed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah threatens to 'bring the war to Israel'
Hezbollah is convinced it can invade Israeli territory should another war break out between the two sides, a source close to the Lebanese Shiite group told Foreign Policy magazine recently.
Hamas video urges PA policemen to attack IDF troops
Hamas has issued a new propaganda video encouraging Palestinian Authority security forces in the West Bank to follow in the footsteps of a security officer who died attacking Israeli soldiers, and to sacrifice their lives to inflict harm upon Israeli troops.
PA Mufti openly incites at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
A preacher who gave a sermon on Friday at the Al-Aqsa Mosque openly incited against Israel, accusing the Jewish state of executing Palestinian Arabs.
YouTube removes Palestinian Media Watch account
Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) had its YouTube account removed on Sunday, March 6, after the video site said it had violated terms of service.
Inside the United States
Congress probes U.N. tech transfers to tyrants
The head of a United Nations agency illegally and deliberately shipped sensitive American technology with potential military uses to the dictatorships ruling North Korea and Iran in exchange for votes, and then retaliated against the UN officials who exposed it, the U.S. Congress heard in testimony from whistleblowers.
'Gay' case against Christian bakery goes wobbly
The anti-discrimination laws intended to protect homosexual consumers in Northern Ireland actually discriminate against Christians, the nation's most senior lawyer will be allowed to argue in a case against a baker.
Former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94
Nancy Reagan, the former actress who was fiercely protective of husband Ronald Reagan through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and her husband's Alzheimer's disease, died on Sunday at age 94.
U.S. Politics
Cruz, Trump split four states in setback for Republican establishment
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz split victories in four nominating contests with front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday, bolstering Cruz's argument that he represents the party's best chance to stop the brash New York billionaire.
Cruz wins Maine, Kansas GOP caucuses; Trump takes Kentucky, Louisiana primary
Donald Trump reiterated calls Saturday night for Sen. Marco Rubio to drop out of the Republican race, saying he wanted to take on challenger Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in a two-man GOP showdown for the 2016 party nomination.
Ben Carson ends campaign, will lead Christian voter group
Ben Carson on Friday officially ended his presidential campaign and revealed his next move: chairing a group focused on getting out the Christian vote in November.
Ted Cruz: We're One Liberal Justice Away From Christians Going to Prison
We are only one U.S. Supreme Court justice away from having religious liberty abolished, Ted Cruz told a major gathering of political conservatives.
Trump Stays in Front as Cruz Raises Pressure With Split Decision
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz got a split decision from Republican voters in four states Saturday that didn't dramatically change the nomination race but did expose unrest among party conservatives who want an alternative to the celebrity real estate mogul as their presidential nominee.
Christian News
Movies get religion Flood of Christian-themed films arriving in time for Easter
Hollywood is clearly taking a page from the Bible -- especially that whole be fruitful and multiply part.
Around the World
Report: Putin freezes S-300 missile transfer to Iran
Russia has decided to freeze its shipment of S-300 anti-aircraft missile system to Iran, Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida reported on Saturday.
Total eclipse of the sun to darken slice of Indonesia
The rare and awe-inspiring spectacle of a total solar eclipse will unfold over parts of Indonesia and the Indian and Pacific Oceans on Wednesday, weather permitting. The full eclipse may be visible to several million people within its narrow path including eclipse chasers who have traveled from around the world for a chance to witness it.
Islamic State truck bomb kills at least 60 people south of Baghdad
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a suicide attack with an explosive-laden truck on an Iraqi police checkpoint at an entrance of the city of Hilla, south of Baghdad on Sunday, killing at least 60 people and wounding over 70, according to a toll provided by medical and security officials.
'Money trail' leads from Mexico border straight to Mideast
Months after six Middle Eastern men who entered the U.S. illegally through Mexico were arrested in Arizona state authorities have uncovered an extensive money trail between the Middle East and Mexico. This includes more than a dozen wire transfers sent from the Middle East to known Mexican smugglers in at least two different regions of the Latin American nation, according to the Arizona Attorney General's Office.
Isis 'studied Nazi methods' to create own version of Hitler Youth and train child killers from birth
Isis is indoctrinating children from birth through an extremism-based education similar to that taught by the Nazi regime in a bid to create a generation more lethal than themselves, a study has revealed.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hezbollah threatens to 'bring the war to Israel'
Hezbollah is convinced it can invade Israeli territory should another war break out between the two sides, a source close to the Lebanese Shiite group told Foreign Policy magazine recently.
Hamas video urges PA policemen to attack IDF troops
Hamas has issued a new propaganda video encouraging Palestinian Authority security forces in the West Bank to follow in the footsteps of a security officer who died attacking Israeli soldiers, and to sacrifice their lives to inflict harm upon Israeli troops.
PA Mufti openly incites at the Al-Aqsa Mosque
A preacher who gave a sermon on Friday at the Al-Aqsa Mosque openly incited against Israel, accusing the Jewish state of executing Palestinian Arabs.
YouTube removes Palestinian Media Watch account
Palestinian Media Watch (PMW) had its YouTube account removed on Sunday, March 6, after the video site said it had violated terms of service.
Inside the United States
Congress probes U.N. tech transfers to tyrants
The head of a United Nations agency illegally and deliberately shipped sensitive American technology with potential military uses to the dictatorships ruling North Korea and Iran in exchange for votes, and then retaliated against the UN officials who exposed it, the U.S. Congress heard in testimony from whistleblowers.
'Gay' case against Christian bakery goes wobbly
The anti-discrimination laws intended to protect homosexual consumers in Northern Ireland actually discriminate against Christians, the nation's most senior lawyer will be allowed to argue in a case against a baker.
Former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94
Nancy Reagan, the former actress who was fiercely protective of husband Ronald Reagan through a Hollywood career, eight years in the White House, an assassination attempt and her husband's Alzheimer's disease, died on Sunday at age 94.
U.S. Politics
Cruz, Trump split four states in setback for Republican establishment
Republican presidential hopeful Ted Cruz split victories in four nominating contests with front-runner Donald Trump on Saturday, bolstering Cruz's argument that he represents the party's best chance to stop the brash New York billionaire.
Cruz wins Maine, Kansas GOP caucuses; Trump takes Kentucky, Louisiana primary
Donald Trump reiterated calls Saturday night for Sen. Marco Rubio to drop out of the Republican race, saying he wanted to take on challenger Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in a two-man GOP showdown for the 2016 party nomination.
Ben Carson ends campaign, will lead Christian voter group
Ben Carson on Friday officially ended his presidential campaign and revealed his next move: chairing a group focused on getting out the Christian vote in November.
Ted Cruz: We're One Liberal Justice Away From Christians Going to Prison
We are only one U.S. Supreme Court justice away from having religious liberty abolished, Ted Cruz told a major gathering of political conservatives.
Trump Stays in Front as Cruz Raises Pressure With Split Decision
Donald Trump and Ted Cruz got a split decision from Republican voters in four states Saturday that didn't dramatically change the nomination race but did expose unrest among party conservatives who want an alternative to the celebrity real estate mogul as their presidential nominee.
Christian News
Movies get religion Flood of Christian-themed films arriving in time for Easter
Hollywood is clearly taking a page from the Bible -- especially that whole be fruitful and multiply part.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
U.S. just sent a carrier strike group to confront China
The U.S. Navy has dispatched a small armada to the South China Sea.
Scientific paper which says the human hand was designed by a 'Creator' sparks controversy
A recent scientific paper on the movement of the human hand has faced strong criticism for referring to a 'Creator' throughout.
North Korean leader wants nukes ready to fly
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered nuclear weapons to be readied for use, the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.
Syria: Russian bombing ahead of peace talks prepares for future fighting
Despite the fragile cessation of hostilities over much of Syria, a steady barrage of Russian air strikes is still aimed at moderate and U.S.-supported rebel forces, further complicating desperately strained humanitarian relief efforts and preparing the way for a renewed offensive by the dictatorial regime of Bashar al-Assad, say experts keeping tabs on the air assault.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US military chief lands in Israel for talks with top officials
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon met with US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford on Thursday in Tel Aviv, discussing "strengthening defense and military ties" between the two allies and the situation in the Middle East, according to a Defense Ministry statement.
IAF receives first David's Sling defense system batteries
The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday was set to receive its first David's Sling batteries, the cutting-edge midrange missile defense system that has been in development since 2006 in a joint Israeli-American venture.
Two Arab Israelis charged with planning IS-linked attack in Israel
Two Arab citizens of Israel have been charged with having links to the Islamic State group planning a terror attack in Israel, Israeli media reported Thursday after a gag order was lifted.
Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope on Tuesday that a French initiative to hold an international Middle East peace conference could lead to a solution like breakthrough talks on Iran's nuclear deal.
Inside the United States
Washington Supreme Court to hear appeal of florist fined for refusing to serve gay wedding
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a florist penalized for declining to prepare floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding.
Abortion clinic techs paid extra for number of fetal body parts they obtained
The House Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives produced documents at its first hearing Wednesday showing that technicians at an abortion clinic were paid extra for the number of fetal body parts they obtained.
Police appeal to lawmakers for future options on arming drones
The drone discussion has been buzzing around the state Capitol for hearings this week.
U.S. Politics
N.Y. judge to decide latest Ted Cruz birther eligibility challenge
Expect another 'birther' ruling next week. A New York state judge told lawyers Thursday on both sides of the latest lawsuit asserting that Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president that he needs the weekend to consider the matter and rule.
Little Marco, Lying Ted -- and Big Donald: Trump and Rubio trade playground insults at Republican debate
Divisions within the Republican party exploded into playground insults during Thursday night's debate, with Donald Trump repeatedly calling Marco Rubio 'Little Marco'.
Trump: 'Mitt chickened out'
Donald Trump on Thursday responded to Mitt Romney's decision to publicly trash his campaign by mocking Romney as someone who 'chickened out' of the 2016 race in deference to Jeb Bush, who abandoned his campaign in February.
Romney unloads on Trump: Con man, fake, phony, fraud
Mitt Romney warned Thursday that picking Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for the presidency would doom Republicans and greatly reduce the chances of American prosperity in the future.
DeLay: Trump 'could do great damage' to GOP
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, warned that a Donald Trump presidency is a threat to the Republican Party that could tear it to shreds.
Christian News
Franklin Graham calls for campaign truce, tells presidential candidates to stop their 'childish bickering'
Reverend Franklin Graham is sick and tired of hearing American presidential hopefuls tear each other to shreds just so they can get ahead in the election race, and this is why he is calling for a campaign truce.
Around the World
U.S. just sent a carrier strike group to confront China
The U.S. Navy has dispatched a small armada to the South China Sea.
Scientific paper which says the human hand was designed by a 'Creator' sparks controversy
A recent scientific paper on the movement of the human hand has faced strong criticism for referring to a 'Creator' throughout.
North Korean leader wants nukes ready to fly
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered nuclear weapons to be readied for use, the state-controlled Korean Central News Agency reported Thursday.
Syria: Russian bombing ahead of peace talks prepares for future fighting
Despite the fragile cessation of hostilities over much of Syria, a steady barrage of Russian air strikes is still aimed at moderate and U.S.-supported rebel forces, further complicating desperately strained humanitarian relief efforts and preparing the way for a renewed offensive by the dictatorial regime of Bashar al-Assad, say experts keeping tabs on the air assault.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
US military chief lands in Israel for talks with top officials
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon met with US Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford on Thursday in Tel Aviv, discussing "strengthening defense and military ties" between the two allies and the situation in the Middle East, according to a Defense Ministry statement.
IAF receives first David's Sling defense system batteries
The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday was set to receive its first David's Sling batteries, the cutting-edge midrange missile defense system that has been in development since 2006 in a joint Israeli-American venture.
Two Arab Israelis charged with planning IS-linked attack in Israel
Two Arab citizens of Israel have been charged with having links to the Islamic State group planning a terror attack in Israel, Israeli media reported Thursday after a gag order was lifted.
Abbas hopes French peace initiative succeeds like Iran deal
Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas voiced hope on Tuesday that a French initiative to hold an international Middle East peace conference could lead to a solution like breakthrough talks on Iran's nuclear deal.
Inside the United States
Washington Supreme Court to hear appeal of florist fined for refusing to serve gay wedding
The Washington Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of a florist penalized for declining to prepare floral arrangements for a same-sex wedding.
Abortion clinic techs paid extra for number of fetal body parts they obtained
The House Select Investigative Panel on Infant Lives produced documents at its first hearing Wednesday showing that technicians at an abortion clinic were paid extra for the number of fetal body parts they obtained.
Police appeal to lawmakers for future options on arming drones
The drone discussion has been buzzing around the state Capitol for hearings this week.
U.S. Politics
N.Y. judge to decide latest Ted Cruz birther eligibility challenge
Expect another 'birther' ruling next week. A New York state judge told lawyers Thursday on both sides of the latest lawsuit asserting that Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president that he needs the weekend to consider the matter and rule.
Little Marco, Lying Ted -- and Big Donald: Trump and Rubio trade playground insults at Republican debate
Divisions within the Republican party exploded into playground insults during Thursday night's debate, with Donald Trump repeatedly calling Marco Rubio 'Little Marco'.
Trump: 'Mitt chickened out'
Donald Trump on Thursday responded to Mitt Romney's decision to publicly trash his campaign by mocking Romney as someone who 'chickened out' of the 2016 race in deference to Jeb Bush, who abandoned his campaign in February.
Romney unloads on Trump: Con man, fake, phony, fraud
Mitt Romney warned Thursday that picking Donald Trump as the Republican nominee for the presidency would doom Republicans and greatly reduce the chances of American prosperity in the future.
DeLay: Trump 'could do great damage' to GOP
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, R-Texas, warned that a Donald Trump presidency is a threat to the Republican Party that could tear it to shreds.
Christian News
Franklin Graham calls for campaign truce, tells presidential candidates to stop their 'childish bickering'
Reverend Franklin Graham is sick and tired of hearing American presidential hopefuls tear each other to shreds just so they can get ahead in the election race, and this is why he is calling for a campaign truce.