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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia nixes U.S.-drafted U.N. resolution against North Korea
Russia on Thursday blocked a U.N. Security Council Resolution drafted by the U.S. that called for “significant measures” in response to North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Untreatable gonorrhoea 'superbug' is spreading worldwide, WHO experts warn
At least three people worldwide are infected with totally untreatable 'superbug' strains of gonorrhoea which they are likely to be spreading to others through sex, the World Health Organisation has warned.
Trump commits to NATO defense, slams Russian aggression
President Trump voiced a clear commitment Thursday to NATO's 'Article 5' principle of common defense, reassuring nervous Europeans who had worried about his support for the alliance.
6.5 Mag Earthquake Kills 2, Injures 100 in Philippines
The quake had a magnitude of 6.5 and a depth of 4 miles in Leyte province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Filipino seismologists said the tremor was caused by movement along the Philippine Fault, and the strongest shaking was felt in the Leyte town of Kananga.
Pro-Life Leaders Raise Voice in Support of Baby Charlie Gard, Blast European Courts and Hospital
American pro-life leaders are raising their voices in support of baby Charlie Gard, decrying the decision by European courts that a London hospital has the authority to withdraw life support against the wishes of his parents. They view this move as a flagrant violation of parental rights and are pleading with England to reconsider in an appeal to save his life.
Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland
Some observations on what Matthew Continetti rightly calls Donald Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Warsaw, Poland.
G20 in Hamburg: Police and protesters clash
Thursday's big demonstration against the summit, titled 'Welcome To Hell,' was the first serious test for the police. Flyers from the organizers instructed people to 'be noisy, angry and combative.' The police knew that this would be the first proper gathering of the 'Black Block' - the extreme anarchist end of the anti-capitalist movement.
Protests turn violent for Trump's maiden G20
Demonstrations turned violent late Thursday ahead of a tricky first G20 summit for U.S. President Donald Trump, as German police clashed with a hard core of masked anti-capitalist activists hurling bottles and stones.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's Iron Dome becomes golden ticket
Israel's high-tech industry is brimming with products that have made the jump from military application to civilian markets, both software and hardware, from cybersecurity to drones and from navigation to imaging. And the bigger the military reputation, the more impact the technology is likely to have.
Israel to enter era of closed-hatch combat, see-through tanks
As part of a major, multi-phased upgrade of its armored forces, Israel will soon demonstrate a smart helmet-mounted system -- almost identical to that used for the F-35 fighter and other aircraft worldwide -- that allows commanders to essentially see through the walls of tanks for safe and effective ground-maneuvering combat.
Israel Reportedly Pushing for Establishment of Demilitarized Zone in Southern Syria
Syria was the main agenda item during a telephone conversation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, media reports said.
Will UNESCO inscribe Cave of Patriarchs as Muslim mosque today?
Israel is working to thwart attempts to ascribe Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs to 'Palestine' on Friday, a move the city's Deputy Mayor Yousef al Jabari said would clarify that the site was 'a pure Muslim mosque.'
Mennonite Church USA votes to divest in protest of Israeli policies
The Mennonite Church USA voted Thursday to sell its holdings in companies they say are profiting from business in territories occupied by Israel, the latest American Christian group to do so.
Inside the United States
Federal judge leaves Trump's travel ban in place
A federal judge in Hawaii on Thursday left Trump administration rules in place for a travel ban on citizens from six majority-Muslim countries.
GOP lawmakers ask AG to intervene after Bernie Sanders imposes 'religious test' on Trump nominee
Sixty-four Republican lawmakers sent a letter Friday asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to reaffirm the constitutional prohibition against religious tests for public office.
How the GOP could go nuclear on Obamacare repeal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that senators will get unlimited opportunity for amendments in any health care floor fight next week. Senate Democrats aren't so sure.
Investigation: Trump Admin Hit With at Least One National Security Leak a Day, Threatening U.S. Operations
The Trump administration is battling an unprecedented wave of national security leaks that are appearing in the press at least once a day, significantly more than either the former Obama or Bush administration experienced in the same time frame, according to a new Senate investigation that warns these leaks are endangering U.S. security operations and relations with allied nations.
Christian News
Hostility to Christian Sexuality Beliefs Up 114 Percent in 3 Years, Report Finds
A new report produced by one of the nation's leading social conservative activist organization claims that there has been 76 percent increase in religious freedom violations and a 114 percent surge in documented hostility toward Christian views on marriage and sexuality in the last three years.
Muslims Offended at Hearing Bible Verses, So Christians Prosecuted
After Muslims had a violent reaction as two street preachers cited quotes from the Bible, the preachers were brought to court by prosecutors in the United Kingdom - and now they've both been cleared of charges.
Around the World
Russia nixes U.S.-drafted U.N. resolution against North Korea
Russia on Thursday blocked a U.N. Security Council Resolution drafted by the U.S. that called for “significant measures” in response to North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Untreatable gonorrhoea 'superbug' is spreading worldwide, WHO experts warn
At least three people worldwide are infected with totally untreatable 'superbug' strains of gonorrhoea which they are likely to be spreading to others through sex, the World Health Organisation has warned.
Trump commits to NATO defense, slams Russian aggression
President Trump voiced a clear commitment Thursday to NATO's 'Article 5' principle of common defense, reassuring nervous Europeans who had worried about his support for the alliance.
6.5 Mag Earthquake Kills 2, Injures 100 in Philippines
The quake had a magnitude of 6.5 and a depth of 4 miles in Leyte province, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Filipino seismologists said the tremor was caused by movement along the Philippine Fault, and the strongest shaking was felt in the Leyte town of Kananga.
Pro-Life Leaders Raise Voice in Support of Baby Charlie Gard, Blast European Courts and Hospital
American pro-life leaders are raising their voices in support of baby Charlie Gard, decrying the decision by European courts that a London hospital has the authority to withdraw life support against the wishes of his parents. They view this move as a flagrant violation of parental rights and are pleading with England to reconsider in an appeal to save his life.
Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Poland
Some observations on what Matthew Continetti rightly calls Donald Trump's 'remarkable' speech in Warsaw, Poland.
G20 in Hamburg: Police and protesters clash
Thursday's big demonstration against the summit, titled 'Welcome To Hell,' was the first serious test for the police. Flyers from the organizers instructed people to 'be noisy, angry and combative.' The police knew that this would be the first proper gathering of the 'Black Block' - the extreme anarchist end of the anti-capitalist movement.
Protests turn violent for Trump's maiden G20
Demonstrations turned violent late Thursday ahead of a tricky first G20 summit for U.S. President Donald Trump, as German police clashed with a hard core of masked anti-capitalist activists hurling bottles and stones.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel's Iron Dome becomes golden ticket
Israel's high-tech industry is brimming with products that have made the jump from military application to civilian markets, both software and hardware, from cybersecurity to drones and from navigation to imaging. And the bigger the military reputation, the more impact the technology is likely to have.
Israel to enter era of closed-hatch combat, see-through tanks
As part of a major, multi-phased upgrade of its armored forces, Israel will soon demonstrate a smart helmet-mounted system -- almost identical to that used for the F-35 fighter and other aircraft worldwide -- that allows commanders to essentially see through the walls of tanks for safe and effective ground-maneuvering combat.
Israel Reportedly Pushing for Establishment of Demilitarized Zone in Southern Syria
Syria was the main agenda item during a telephone conversation between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, media reports said.
Will UNESCO inscribe Cave of Patriarchs as Muslim mosque today?
Israel is working to thwart attempts to ascribe Hebron's Cave of the Patriarchs to 'Palestine' on Friday, a move the city's Deputy Mayor Yousef al Jabari said would clarify that the site was 'a pure Muslim mosque.'
Mennonite Church USA votes to divest in protest of Israeli policies
The Mennonite Church USA voted Thursday to sell its holdings in companies they say are profiting from business in territories occupied by Israel, the latest American Christian group to do so.
Inside the United States
Federal judge leaves Trump's travel ban in place
A federal judge in Hawaii on Thursday left Trump administration rules in place for a travel ban on citizens from six majority-Muslim countries.
GOP lawmakers ask AG to intervene after Bernie Sanders imposes 'religious test' on Trump nominee
Sixty-four Republican lawmakers sent a letter Friday asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions to reaffirm the constitutional prohibition against religious tests for public office.
How the GOP could go nuclear on Obamacare repeal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has promised that senators will get unlimited opportunity for amendments in any health care floor fight next week. Senate Democrats aren't so sure.
Investigation: Trump Admin Hit With at Least One National Security Leak a Day, Threatening U.S. Operations
The Trump administration is battling an unprecedented wave of national security leaks that are appearing in the press at least once a day, significantly more than either the former Obama or Bush administration experienced in the same time frame, according to a new Senate investigation that warns these leaks are endangering U.S. security operations and relations with allied nations.
Christian News
Hostility to Christian Sexuality Beliefs Up 114 Percent in 3 Years, Report Finds
A new report produced by one of the nation's leading social conservative activist organization claims that there has been 76 percent increase in religious freedom violations and a 114 percent surge in documented hostility toward Christian views on marriage and sexuality in the last three years.
Muslims Offended at Hearing Bible Verses, So Christians Prosecuted
After Muslims had a violent reaction as two street preachers cited quotes from the Bible, the preachers were brought to court by prosecutors in the United Kingdom - and now they've both been cleared of charges.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia Military Uses New War Weapon to Fight ISIS in Syria
Russia’s air force has struck positions held by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Syria from more than 600 miles away using its most modern cruise missile technology.
Merkel to take charge of G-20 agenda, press multilateralism message to Trump
When President Trump arrives late Thursday for his inaugural gathering of leaders from the world's 20 largest economies, he will be contending not only with Russian President Vladimir Putin in their fraught first face-to-face meeting, but also with host Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, an experienced leader who has clashed with Mr. Trump and hopes to keep the summit tightly focused on her favored agenda.
Chemotherapy may spread cancer and trigger more aggressive tumours, warn scientists
Researchers in the US studied the impact of drugs on patients with breast cancer and found medication increases the chance of cancer cells migrating to other parts of the body, where they are almost always lethal.
North Korea missile test: How big a technological breakthrough?
North Korea's missile test on Tuesday suggests the rogue nation may have dramatically expanded its missile range. They can't yet reach the continental United States, but doing so is only a matter of time, defense experts say.
U.S. suggests military response to North Korea as international community weighs bad options
The Trump administration and the international community on Wednesday were weighing a range of bad policy options after North Korea's ballistic missile program cleared a dangerous milestone this week, leaving the White House and its allies scrambling for diplomatic -- and potentially military -- solutions to curb Pyongyang's increasingly potent nuclear capabilities.
Arab ministers in Cairo agree to maintain boycott of Qatar
Senior diplomats from across the Arab world met in Cairo on Wednesday and rejected Qatar's response to their demands, characterizing it as 'negative.'
Canadian Baby Issued Gender-Free Health Card; Franklin Graham Calls It 'Nonsense'
A baby in Canada was given a health card without a gender designation, supposedly making it the world's first gender-free baby. U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham has denounced as 'nonsense' the parent's argument that it's a human rights violation to assign a sex to the child.
Turkey says it's not 'declaring war' in Syria, but ready to respond
Turkish military preparations in northwest Syria are legitimate measures against a threat from Kurdish forces in the Afrin region, and Turkey will retaliate against any hostile move, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told Reuters on Wednesday.
U.S. Ready to Discuss Syrian No-Fly Zones With Russia, Secretary Tillerson Says
The United States is willing to work with Russia to establish no-fly zones and other measures to stabilize Syria, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Blocking Hezbollah weapons gains is IDF's top priority
Eleven years after the Second Lebanon War, stopping Hezbollah from improving the accuracy of its missiles and rockets is the “top priority” of the army, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said on Wednesday.
1,500 Jerusalem homeowners up in arms over secret sale of church land
Some 1,500 owners of properties in Jerusalem's wealthiest neighborhoods have discovered that the land on which their homes sit has been sold, in secret, to private real estate companies.
Hamas praises UNESCO for panning Israel's Jerusalem activity
The Hamas terror group on Wednesday praised a resolution by the United Nations' cultural body condemning Israeli activity in East Jerusalem and the Old City, and urged the UN to prevent the 'Judaization' of those areas.
Inside the United States
Hacked computer server that handled DNC email remains out of reach of Russia investigators
It is perhaps the key piece of forensic evidence in Russia’s suspected efforts to sway the November presidential election, but federal investigators have yet to get their hands on the hacked computer server that handled email from the Democratic National Committee.
Fed minutes suggest increasing tensions on inflation shortfall
Federal Reserve policymakers were increasingly split on the outlook for inflation and how it might affect the future pace of interest rate rises, according to the minutes of the Fed's last policy meeting on June 13-14 released on Wednesday.
Western Montana rattled by strong earthquakes
Two strong earthquakes have hit western Montana. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck early Thursday about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) southeast of Lincoln. A magnitude 4.5 quake rattled the same general area within a half-hour of the bigger one.
Hobby Lobby Fined $3M, Agrees to Return Smuggled Iraqi Artifacts
The arts-and-crafts chain Hobby Lobby will pay $3 million to settle a federal case over smuggled Iraqi antiquities it bought to demonstrate its 'passion for the Bible.'
New York police officer 'assassinated' by gunman: official
A New York City police officer was shot dead early on Wednesday morning by a gunman who was killed by police as he ran from the scene, an attack the city's top police official called an assassination.
At least 101 shot, 15 killed during violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago
The city of Chicago flooded the streets with 1,000 extra police officers during the Independence Day weekend. But they could not stop an eruption of gun violence.
New York Times, Associated Press Correct Claims that All 17 Intelligence Agencies Agreed on Russian Interference
The New York Times and Associated Press posted corrections last week walking back the widely reported claim that all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies agreed that the Russians interfered in the 2016 election with the goal of helping Donald Trump.
Christian News
Sweden: Pastors Told They Cannot Refuse to Marry Same-Sex Couples
Ministers in Sweden's state church cannot 'refuse to marry same-sex couples', the country's Prime Minister has said.
Around the World
Russia Military Uses New War Weapon to Fight ISIS in Syria
Russia’s air force has struck positions held by the Islamic State militant group (ISIS) in Syria from more than 600 miles away using its most modern cruise missile technology.
Merkel to take charge of G-20 agenda, press multilateralism message to Trump
When President Trump arrives late Thursday for his inaugural gathering of leaders from the world's 20 largest economies, he will be contending not only with Russian President Vladimir Putin in their fraught first face-to-face meeting, but also with host Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, an experienced leader who has clashed with Mr. Trump and hopes to keep the summit tightly focused on her favored agenda.
Chemotherapy may spread cancer and trigger more aggressive tumours, warn scientists
Researchers in the US studied the impact of drugs on patients with breast cancer and found medication increases the chance of cancer cells migrating to other parts of the body, where they are almost always lethal.
North Korea missile test: How big a technological breakthrough?
North Korea's missile test on Tuesday suggests the rogue nation may have dramatically expanded its missile range. They can't yet reach the continental United States, but doing so is only a matter of time, defense experts say.
U.S. suggests military response to North Korea as international community weighs bad options
The Trump administration and the international community on Wednesday were weighing a range of bad policy options after North Korea's ballistic missile program cleared a dangerous milestone this week, leaving the White House and its allies scrambling for diplomatic -- and potentially military -- solutions to curb Pyongyang's increasingly potent nuclear capabilities.
Arab ministers in Cairo agree to maintain boycott of Qatar
Senior diplomats from across the Arab world met in Cairo on Wednesday and rejected Qatar's response to their demands, characterizing it as 'negative.'
Canadian Baby Issued Gender-Free Health Card; Franklin Graham Calls It 'Nonsense'
A baby in Canada was given a health card without a gender designation, supposedly making it the world's first gender-free baby. U.S. evangelist Franklin Graham has denounced as 'nonsense' the parent's argument that it's a human rights violation to assign a sex to the child.
Turkey says it's not 'declaring war' in Syria, but ready to respond
Turkish military preparations in northwest Syria are legitimate measures against a threat from Kurdish forces in the Afrin region, and Turkey will retaliate against any hostile move, Deputy Prime Minister Numan Kurtulmus told Reuters on Wednesday.
U.S. Ready to Discuss Syrian No-Fly Zones With Russia, Secretary Tillerson Says
The United States is willing to work with Russia to establish no-fly zones and other measures to stabilize Syria, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Wednesday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Blocking Hezbollah weapons gains is IDF's top priority
Eleven years after the Second Lebanon War, stopping Hezbollah from improving the accuracy of its missiles and rockets is the “top priority” of the army, IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot said on Wednesday.
1,500 Jerusalem homeowners up in arms over secret sale of church land
Some 1,500 owners of properties in Jerusalem's wealthiest neighborhoods have discovered that the land on which their homes sit has been sold, in secret, to private real estate companies.
Hamas praises UNESCO for panning Israel's Jerusalem activity
The Hamas terror group on Wednesday praised a resolution by the United Nations' cultural body condemning Israeli activity in East Jerusalem and the Old City, and urged the UN to prevent the 'Judaization' of those areas.
Inside the United States
Hacked computer server that handled DNC email remains out of reach of Russia investigators
It is perhaps the key piece of forensic evidence in Russia’s suspected efforts to sway the November presidential election, but federal investigators have yet to get their hands on the hacked computer server that handled email from the Democratic National Committee.
Fed minutes suggest increasing tensions on inflation shortfall
Federal Reserve policymakers were increasingly split on the outlook for inflation and how it might affect the future pace of interest rate rises, according to the minutes of the Fed's last policy meeting on June 13-14 released on Wednesday.
Western Montana rattled by strong earthquakes
Two strong earthquakes have hit western Montana. The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck early Thursday about 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) southeast of Lincoln. A magnitude 4.5 quake rattled the same general area within a half-hour of the bigger one.
Hobby Lobby Fined $3M, Agrees to Return Smuggled Iraqi Artifacts
The arts-and-crafts chain Hobby Lobby will pay $3 million to settle a federal case over smuggled Iraqi antiquities it bought to demonstrate its 'passion for the Bible.'
New York police officer 'assassinated' by gunman: official
A New York City police officer was shot dead early on Wednesday morning by a gunman who was killed by police as he ran from the scene, an attack the city's top police official called an assassination.
At least 101 shot, 15 killed during violent Fourth of July weekend in Chicago
The city of Chicago flooded the streets with 1,000 extra police officers during the Independence Day weekend. But they could not stop an eruption of gun violence.
New York Times, Associated Press Correct Claims that All 17 Intelligence Agencies Agreed on Russian Interference
The New York Times and Associated Press posted corrections last week walking back the widely reported claim that all 17 U.S. intelligence agencies agreed that the Russians interfered in the 2016 election with the goal of helping Donald Trump.
Christian News
Sweden: Pastors Told They Cannot Refuse to Marry Same-Sex Couples
Ministers in Sweden's state church cannot 'refuse to marry same-sex couples', the country's Prime Minister has said.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia says it's set to deploy security forces to Syria
Russia could begin deploying military police to security zones in Syria after the zones are finalized in two to three weeks, the country's TASS news service reported Tuesday.
North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action
North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action to hold it accountable for pursuing nuclear weapons.
Islamic State fights fiercely in shrinking Iraqi and Syrian strongholds
Western-backed forces edged into the final redoubts of the two capitals of Islamic State's self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, hampered by fierce resistance from the militants and the presence of human shields.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Starved of power, Gaza's Palestinians buckle under an oppressive heatwave
In a series of interviews with The Times of Israel, residents of the Strip described the debilitating effects of the power crisis. It dictates their routine. It turns basic goods, services and actions into luxuries. The normal strategies for cooling off in the summer heat -- including showers, swimming, air conditioning and electric fans -- have all but disappeared. Even drinking water is an increasingly rare commodity.
Herzog unseated as Peretz, Gabbay advance to Labor leadership runoff
Former Labor party leader Amir Peretz and ex-Kulanu minister Avi Gabbay on Tuesday advanced to the second round in the party's leadership race, in an upset that saw incumbent Isaac Herzog unseated from power after a tumultuous four years at the helm.
Inside the United States
Privacy group files emergency request in court to block commission's demand for voter data
A privacy group has filed an emergency request to block the Trump election integrity commission's demand for states to turn over voter data, saying the information, if made public, would be a severe invasion of Americans' rights.
Immigration agency won't commit to giving noncitizen data to voter fraud commission
The U.S. immigration agency that holds millions of records on noncitizens living legally in the U.S. will not commit to turning over that data to President Trump's commission on voter fraud.
Chicago: Violence leaves about 60 shot, 8 of them dead, for July 4th weekend
Dozens of people were struck by gunfire in Chicago, some of them fatally, during the traditionally violent Fourth of July weekend, mostly in parts of the South and West sides that have long been plagued by gang crime and gun violence.
Christian News
Wycliffe Associates Putting Mother-Tongue Scripture Translation within Reach for Impoverished Ethiopian Christians
While Ethiopia is home to the ancient Garima Gospels, the world’s oldest illustrated Christian book, not all Ethiopians have access to the Scriptures in their own language. Wycliffe Associates hopes to close that gap by working toward the launch of mother-tongue Bible translation workshops for language groups that are without a single verse of the Bible.
Four Christians in Iran Receive 10 Year Sentences
A judge in Iran has sentenced four Christians to 10 years imprisonment each for engaging in missionary activities and 'conducting activities against national security.'
'Chinese Pastor 'Barely Alive' After Torture In Prison'
A prominent Chinese pastor is 'barely alive' after suffering various forms of torture in prison, his family and activists say. Zhang Shaojie of Nanle Country Christian Church in Henan Province is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence which began in 2014.
American Revivals: Key to Shaping US History
One of the ongoing debates concerning the start of the American nation is whether the founders meant to establish a Christian nation.
Evangelical Christians, Catholics increasingly rely on federal courts to protect religious liberties
Evangelical Christians and conservative Catholics are increasingly heading to the federal courts to try to carve out space for their religious activities, looking to press judges to imbue more meaning into the federal government's guarantees of protection.
Around the World
Russia says it's set to deploy security forces to Syria
Russia could begin deploying military police to security zones in Syria after the zones are finalized in two to three weeks, the country's TASS news service reported Tuesday.
North Korea says its ICBM can carry nuclear warhead; U.S. calls for global action
North Korea said on Wednesday its newly developed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) can carry a large nuclear warhead, triggering a call by Washington for global action to hold it accountable for pursuing nuclear weapons.
Islamic State fights fiercely in shrinking Iraqi and Syrian strongholds
Western-backed forces edged into the final redoubts of the two capitals of Islamic State's self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria on Tuesday, hampered by fierce resistance from the militants and the presence of human shields.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Starved of power, Gaza's Palestinians buckle under an oppressive heatwave
In a series of interviews with The Times of Israel, residents of the Strip described the debilitating effects of the power crisis. It dictates their routine. It turns basic goods, services and actions into luxuries. The normal strategies for cooling off in the summer heat -- including showers, swimming, air conditioning and electric fans -- have all but disappeared. Even drinking water is an increasingly rare commodity.
Herzog unseated as Peretz, Gabbay advance to Labor leadership runoff
Former Labor party leader Amir Peretz and ex-Kulanu minister Avi Gabbay on Tuesday advanced to the second round in the party's leadership race, in an upset that saw incumbent Isaac Herzog unseated from power after a tumultuous four years at the helm.
Inside the United States
Privacy group files emergency request in court to block commission's demand for voter data
A privacy group has filed an emergency request to block the Trump election integrity commission's demand for states to turn over voter data, saying the information, if made public, would be a severe invasion of Americans' rights.
Immigration agency won't commit to giving noncitizen data to voter fraud commission
The U.S. immigration agency that holds millions of records on noncitizens living legally in the U.S. will not commit to turning over that data to President Trump's commission on voter fraud.
Chicago: Violence leaves about 60 shot, 8 of them dead, for July 4th weekend
Dozens of people were struck by gunfire in Chicago, some of them fatally, during the traditionally violent Fourth of July weekend, mostly in parts of the South and West sides that have long been plagued by gang crime and gun violence.
Christian News
Wycliffe Associates Putting Mother-Tongue Scripture Translation within Reach for Impoverished Ethiopian Christians
While Ethiopia is home to the ancient Garima Gospels, the world’s oldest illustrated Christian book, not all Ethiopians have access to the Scriptures in their own language. Wycliffe Associates hopes to close that gap by working toward the launch of mother-tongue Bible translation workshops for language groups that are without a single verse of the Bible.
Four Christians in Iran Receive 10 Year Sentences
A judge in Iran has sentenced four Christians to 10 years imprisonment each for engaging in missionary activities and 'conducting activities against national security.'
'Chinese Pastor 'Barely Alive' After Torture In Prison'
A prominent Chinese pastor is 'barely alive' after suffering various forms of torture in prison, his family and activists say. Zhang Shaojie of Nanle Country Christian Church in Henan Province is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence which began in 2014.
American Revivals: Key to Shaping US History
One of the ongoing debates concerning the start of the American nation is whether the founders meant to establish a Christian nation.
Evangelical Christians, Catholics increasingly rely on federal courts to protect religious liberties
Evangelical Christians and conservative Catholics are increasingly heading to the federal courts to try to carve out space for their religious activities, looking to press judges to imbue more meaning into the federal government's guarantees of protection.