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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
US, Russia set to clash over Syria sanctions
Russia and the United States were headed for a clash at the UN Security Council on Tuesday as Moscow prepared to veto a draft resolution that would impose sanctions on Syria.
Trump's ISIS plan: 'Demolish and destroy'
President Trump vowed on Tuesday to prevent a 'beachhead of terrorism' from forming in the U.S., and promised to 'demolish and destroy' the Islamic State.
Berlin Truck Attack Update: Police Raid Fussilet 33 Mosque Tied To Christmas Market Terror
A Berlin mosque believed connected to the Tunisian national who committed the deadly attack on the Berlin Christmas market in December was raided by police along with 23 other sites in the city and nearby communities early Tuesday.
Yemen raid yields data on Al Qaeda explosives, official says
A senior U.S. official says the Yemen raid by U.S. special operations forces gathered valuable intelligence on the Al Qaeda affiliate there, including on the explosives they're manufacturing and the types of threats they're developing.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Knesset approves making biometric ID cards mandatory
The Knesset on Monday passed a controversial law that will obligate all Israeli citizens to obtain biometric ID cards, with their personal information being stored in a national database.
Inside the United States
Obama loyalists suspected of 'sabotage' with leak of travel ban report
Trump administration officials believe that a Department of Homeland Security report that undercut the president's position on his travel ban was drafted with the express intent of leaking it to the press, a source close to the department says.
Democrats Sit as Trump Enters House Chamber, Begins Address to Congress
Several congressional Democrats either stayed seated or sat down quickly as President Donald Trump entered the House chamber to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening.
Trump Signs Executive Order Directing EPA to Reconsider Obama Water Rule
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider a rule the Obama administration put in place to expand federal authority over the nation's waterways.
Text of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress
The text of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress, as released by the White House.
Christian News
UK Prayer Initiative Begins in April: 100,000 Expected to Join
A wide-reaching initiative to unite evangelicals is set to launch in the UK in April, and more than 100,000 people are expected to participate.
Nigeria at Least 21 Dead in Kaduna State
Fulani herdsmen raided communities in Kaduna State on 19 and 20 February, destroying homes and killing at least 21 people.
Around the World
US, Russia set to clash over Syria sanctions
Russia and the United States were headed for a clash at the UN Security Council on Tuesday as Moscow prepared to veto a draft resolution that would impose sanctions on Syria.
Trump's ISIS plan: 'Demolish and destroy'
President Trump vowed on Tuesday to prevent a 'beachhead of terrorism' from forming in the U.S., and promised to 'demolish and destroy' the Islamic State.
Berlin Truck Attack Update: Police Raid Fussilet 33 Mosque Tied To Christmas Market Terror
A Berlin mosque believed connected to the Tunisian national who committed the deadly attack on the Berlin Christmas market in December was raided by police along with 23 other sites in the city and nearby communities early Tuesday.
Yemen raid yields data on Al Qaeda explosives, official says
A senior U.S. official says the Yemen raid by U.S. special operations forces gathered valuable intelligence on the Al Qaeda affiliate there, including on the explosives they're manufacturing and the types of threats they're developing.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Knesset approves making biometric ID cards mandatory
The Knesset on Monday passed a controversial law that will obligate all Israeli citizens to obtain biometric ID cards, with their personal information being stored in a national database.
Inside the United States
Obama loyalists suspected of 'sabotage' with leak of travel ban report
Trump administration officials believe that a Department of Homeland Security report that undercut the president's position on his travel ban was drafted with the express intent of leaking it to the press, a source close to the department says.
Democrats Sit as Trump Enters House Chamber, Begins Address to Congress
Several congressional Democrats either stayed seated or sat down quickly as President Donald Trump entered the House chamber to give his first address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday evening.
Trump Signs Executive Order Directing EPA to Reconsider Obama Water Rule
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday instructing the Environmental Protection Agency to review and reconsider a rule the Obama administration put in place to expand federal authority over the nation's waterways.
Text of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress
The text of President Donald Trump's speech to Congress, as released by the White House.
Christian News
UK Prayer Initiative Begins in April: 100,000 Expected to Join
A wide-reaching initiative to unite evangelicals is set to launch in the UK in April, and more than 100,000 people are expected to participate.
Nigeria at Least 21 Dead in Kaduna State
Fulani herdsmen raided communities in Kaduna State on 19 and 20 February, destroying homes and killing at least 21 people.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Who Is Winning In Syria? Russia, Assad Army Battle Turkey, Rebel Forces In New Clashes Over ISIS City
Turkey-backed Syrian rebels opened fire Sunday on Syrian army forces and allies advancing toward opposition-held positions as the opposing factions waged parallel campaigns against the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in the country's north.
First mosque in Athens heightens tensions over Muslims
Athens' Muslims have long made do with living rooms, community centers and basements when seeking out places to pray. But now, the only European capital without an official mosque is about to get one.
PLO's Tehran envoy says he hopes Iran will produce 1,000 nukes
The Palestine Liberation Organization's envoy to Tehran said he hopes Iran will produce 1,000 nuclear bombs, adding that Israel is 'truly terrified' of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Strikes 5 Hamas Targets in Gaza After Rocket Attack
IDF struck five Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday afternoon in retaliation for a rocket that landed in southern Israel overnight, the army confirmed on Monday.
Will US Jews Move To Israel? Anti-Semitism, Hate Crimes To Increase Immigration, Israeli Politician Isaac Herzog Predict
With anti-Semitic attacks in the United States on the rise, a prominent Israeli politician said Monday he thought American Jews could flood into the country in the Middle East. Isaac Herzog, leader of the opposition party, urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to create an emergency plan to welcome large numbers of immigrants amid such instances in the U.S. and France, the Times of Israel reported.
Netanyahu: Israel Will Not Allow 'Drizzle' of Rocket Fire from Enemies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday reiterated his warning that Israel will not allow any 'drizzle' of rocket fire on its territory from enemy entities.
Palestinian terror leader urges Iran to join 'all-out war' on Israel, then Jordan
The head of a Palestinian terrorist group in Lebanon said he would like to see Iranian soldiers take part in an 'all-out war' to liberate Palestine, and that the future Palestinian conquest would include an invasion of both Israel and Jordan.
Inside the United States
Bomb threats target Jewish centers, schools in several U.S. states
The Anti-Defamation League on Monday said there were reports of bomb threats targeting Jewish community centers and schools in several U.S. states.
Democrats talk up impeachment on eve of Trump address
The top Democratic leaders in Congress condemned the presidency of Donald Trump on Tuesday at a National Press Club Forum, where they hinted they might eventually seek to impeach him and they predicted his address to the House and Senate on Tuesday would be full of empty promises.
Christian News
ISIS Now Beheading Christians in Middle East, Takes Its Unholy War to Nation with Highest Number of Christians
Since ISIS became a formidable foe in the Middle East, the radical Islamist group has made a name for itself through extreme brutality.
Around the World
Who Is Winning In Syria? Russia, Assad Army Battle Turkey, Rebel Forces In New Clashes Over ISIS City
Turkey-backed Syrian rebels opened fire Sunday on Syrian army forces and allies advancing toward opposition-held positions as the opposing factions waged parallel campaigns against the Islamic State group, also known as ISIS, in the country's north.
First mosque in Athens heightens tensions over Muslims
Athens' Muslims have long made do with living rooms, community centers and basements when seeking out places to pray. But now, the only European capital without an official mosque is about to get one.
PLO's Tehran envoy says he hopes Iran will produce 1,000 nukes
The Palestine Liberation Organization's envoy to Tehran said he hopes Iran will produce 1,000 nuclear bombs, adding that Israel is 'truly terrified' of the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
IDF Strikes 5 Hamas Targets in Gaza After Rocket Attack
IDF struck five Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday afternoon in retaliation for a rocket that landed in southern Israel overnight, the army confirmed on Monday.
Will US Jews Move To Israel? Anti-Semitism, Hate Crimes To Increase Immigration, Israeli Politician Isaac Herzog Predict
With anti-Semitic attacks in the United States on the rise, a prominent Israeli politician said Monday he thought American Jews could flood into the country in the Middle East. Isaac Herzog, leader of the opposition party, urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to create an emergency plan to welcome large numbers of immigrants amid such instances in the U.S. and France, the Times of Israel reported.
Netanyahu: Israel Will Not Allow 'Drizzle' of Rocket Fire from Enemies
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday reiterated his warning that Israel will not allow any 'drizzle' of rocket fire on its territory from enemy entities.
Palestinian terror leader urges Iran to join 'all-out war' on Israel, then Jordan
The head of a Palestinian terrorist group in Lebanon said he would like to see Iranian soldiers take part in an 'all-out war' to liberate Palestine, and that the future Palestinian conquest would include an invasion of both Israel and Jordan.
Inside the United States
Bomb threats target Jewish centers, schools in several U.S. states
The Anti-Defamation League on Monday said there were reports of bomb threats targeting Jewish community centers and schools in several U.S. states.
Democrats talk up impeachment on eve of Trump address
The top Democratic leaders in Congress condemned the presidency of Donald Trump on Tuesday at a National Press Club Forum, where they hinted they might eventually seek to impeach him and they predicted his address to the House and Senate on Tuesday would be full of empty promises.
Christian News
ISIS Now Beheading Christians in Middle East, Takes Its Unholy War to Nation with Highest Number of Christians
Since ISIS became a formidable foe in the Middle East, the radical Islamist group has made a name for itself through extreme brutality.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran holds naval war games amid rising tensions with U.S.
Iran launched naval drills at the mouth of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean on Sunday, a naval commander said, as tensions with the United States escalated after U.S President Donald Trump put Tehran "on notice".
Theresa May poised to announce end of free movement for new EU migrants next month
Theresa May is next month poised to announce the end of free movement for new EU migrants on the same day that she formally triggers Brexit negotiations.
UK Watchdog: Islamic State Planning Terror Attacks in Britian
Islamic State militants are planning 'indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians' in Britain on a scale similar to those staged by the Irish Republican Army 40 years ago, the head of the country's new terrorism watchdog said.
France's Hollande fires back at Trump over Paris comments
French President Francois Hollande fired back at Donald Trump on Saturday after the U.S. president remarked in a speech that a friend thought 'Paris is no longer Paris' after attacks by Islamist militants.
French minister expresses 'indignation' over saw attack on Jewish brothers
French Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux on Friday expressed 'indignation' over an attack on two Jewish brothers earlier this week, and said all means will be used to find the perpetrators.
Iran requests 950 tons of uranium from Kazakhstan
Iran's nuclear chief said Saturday that the country had requested to buy 950 tons of uranium concentrate from Kazakhstan over the next three years to help develop its civil reactor program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Trump May Pull U.S. Out of the U.N. Human Rights Council Due to Israel Bias
The Trump administration may soon back Israel on its claim of UN bias and pull out of the organization's Human Rights Council, Politico reported on Saturday.
Pence to Republican Jews: World will know US supports Israel
Vice President Mike Pence assured the Republican Jewish Coalition that he and President Donald Trump will work tirelessly on foreign and domestic issues important to the group, such as enacting business-friendly policies at home and supporting Israel abroad.
Inside the United States
Trump's budget expected to increase defense spending, cut most other areas
President Trump is expected to tell federal agencies to compile a budget that would increase spending on the military but cut nearly every other agency, with the Environmental Protection Agency particularly on the chopping block.
Witches Unite in Quest to #BindTrump and Tear Down His Presidency
Witches launched a new campaign of witchcraft against President Trump over the weekend, uniting to cast spells against him and bind his presidency in the spirit realm.
Democrats elect Tom Perez, former Labor secretary, as new party leader
Democrats chose President Obama's former Labor secretary, Tom Perez, as the person to lead them out of a political wilderness of heavy losses at every level of government over the past eight years and amid tensions between moderates and progressives about how to rebuild the party after Hillary Clinton's unexpected presidential loss to Donald Trump.
Transgender boy wins controversial girls state title
A 17-year-old transgender boy completed an undefeated season Saturday by winning a controversial Texas state girls wrestling title in an event clouded by criticism from those who believe the testosterone he's taking as he transitions from female to male created an unfair advantage.
Christian News
Hundreds of Christians Flee Egypt's North Sinai Amid ISIS Killing Spree
Hundreds of Christians in Egypt's North Sinai province fled the area Friday after the Islamic State terror group killed seven Christians in just three weeks.
LGBT activist admits they want to force Ohio churches to host gay 'weddings'
At the same time as Ohio legislators consider a bill to protect the religious freedom of churches and pastors, a prominent Ohio gay activist has admitted that her group does indeed want to force churches to rent their facilities to homosexuals for receptions, weddings, dinners, and meetings.
Around the World
Iran holds naval war games amid rising tensions with U.S.
Iran launched naval drills at the mouth of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean on Sunday, a naval commander said, as tensions with the United States escalated after U.S President Donald Trump put Tehran "on notice".
Theresa May poised to announce end of free movement for new EU migrants next month
Theresa May is next month poised to announce the end of free movement for new EU migrants on the same day that she formally triggers Brexit negotiations.
UK Watchdog: Islamic State Planning Terror Attacks in Britian
Islamic State militants are planning 'indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians' in Britain on a scale similar to those staged by the Irish Republican Army 40 years ago, the head of the country's new terrorism watchdog said.
France's Hollande fires back at Trump over Paris comments
French President Francois Hollande fired back at Donald Trump on Saturday after the U.S. president remarked in a speech that a friend thought 'Paris is no longer Paris' after attacks by Islamist militants.
French minister expresses 'indignation' over saw attack on Jewish brothers
French Interior Minister Bruno Le Roux on Friday expressed 'indignation' over an attack on two Jewish brothers earlier this week, and said all means will be used to find the perpetrators.
Iran requests 950 tons of uranium from Kazakhstan
Iran's nuclear chief said Saturday that the country had requested to buy 950 tons of uranium concentrate from Kazakhstan over the next three years to help develop its civil reactor program.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Report: Trump May Pull U.S. Out of the U.N. Human Rights Council Due to Israel Bias
The Trump administration may soon back Israel on its claim of UN bias and pull out of the organization's Human Rights Council, Politico reported on Saturday.
Pence to Republican Jews: World will know US supports Israel
Vice President Mike Pence assured the Republican Jewish Coalition that he and President Donald Trump will work tirelessly on foreign and domestic issues important to the group, such as enacting business-friendly policies at home and supporting Israel abroad.
Inside the United States
Trump's budget expected to increase defense spending, cut most other areas
President Trump is expected to tell federal agencies to compile a budget that would increase spending on the military but cut nearly every other agency, with the Environmental Protection Agency particularly on the chopping block.
Witches Unite in Quest to #BindTrump and Tear Down His Presidency
Witches launched a new campaign of witchcraft against President Trump over the weekend, uniting to cast spells against him and bind his presidency in the spirit realm.
Democrats elect Tom Perez, former Labor secretary, as new party leader
Democrats chose President Obama's former Labor secretary, Tom Perez, as the person to lead them out of a political wilderness of heavy losses at every level of government over the past eight years and amid tensions between moderates and progressives about how to rebuild the party after Hillary Clinton's unexpected presidential loss to Donald Trump.
Transgender boy wins controversial girls state title
A 17-year-old transgender boy completed an undefeated season Saturday by winning a controversial Texas state girls wrestling title in an event clouded by criticism from those who believe the testosterone he's taking as he transitions from female to male created an unfair advantage.
Christian News
Hundreds of Christians Flee Egypt's North Sinai Amid ISIS Killing Spree
Hundreds of Christians in Egypt's North Sinai province fled the area Friday after the Islamic State terror group killed seven Christians in just three weeks.
LGBT activist admits they want to force Ohio churches to host gay 'weddings'
At the same time as Ohio legislators consider a bill to protect the religious freedom of churches and pastors, a prominent Ohio gay activist has admitted that her group does indeed want to force churches to rent their facilities to homosexuals for receptions, weddings, dinners, and meetings.