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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
China launches new electronic intelligence naval ship
China's Navy has launched a new electronic reconnaissance ship, state media said on Thursday, the latest addition to an expanding fleet and as Beijing's new assertiveness to territorial claims in the South China Sea fuels tensions.
Russia steps up military presence in Syria, despite Putin promise
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent order to reduce Moscow's military forces in Syria, two U.S. officials tell Fox News the opposite is taking place.
US Commandos Take Out ISIS Leader in Hunt for Top Terrorists as Obama Prepares to Leave Office
An elite team of American commandos killed a senior leader of ISIS this week, giving President Obama another name to scratch off his list of top terrorists in the final days of his presidency.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Turkey set to kick-start plans for reconciliation in meeting: report
Israel and Turkey are reportedly in talks to begin laying the groundwork for cooperation and normalizing relations after the 2010 raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza caused a major rift between the two countries, according to Turkish news site HГјrriyet Daily News.
Inside the United States
US Senate Approves Measure Launching Obamacare Repeal Process
The U.S. Senate on Thursday took a first concrete step toward dismantling Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program.
Kentucky becomes 19th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin this weekend signed a pair of pro-life bills into law, including one banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Trump Calls Unsubstantiated Russia Allegations 'Nonsense'
President-elect Donald Trump called the new, unsubstantiated allegations that Russia is in possession of compromising personal and financial information about him as 'nonsense.'
National Reciprocity Bill Will Apply to Non-Resident Gun Carry Permits
Rep. Richard Hudson (R., N.C.) clarified on Wednesday that his national concealed carry reciprocity bill would apply to permits issued by states to non-residents.
Christian News
Thousands of Muslims reportedly turning to Christ in Middle East
Thousands of Muslims are turning to Jesus Christ and what they view as the 'religion of freedom' amid ongoing bloodshed in the Middle East, reports indicate. Some churches hope that millions of people will accept Christ amid a 'spiritual hunger' that is forming in the wake of persecution.
100% of Christians Face Persecution in These 21 Countries
One-hundred percent of Christians in 21 countries around the world experience persecution for their faith in Christ as over 215 million Christians faced 'high levels' of persecution in the last year, a leading human rights watchdog group reports.
Around the World
China launches new electronic intelligence naval ship
China's Navy has launched a new electronic reconnaissance ship, state media said on Thursday, the latest addition to an expanding fleet and as Beijing's new assertiveness to territorial claims in the South China Sea fuels tensions.
Russia steps up military presence in Syria, despite Putin promise
Despite Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent order to reduce Moscow's military forces in Syria, two U.S. officials tell Fox News the opposite is taking place.
US Commandos Take Out ISIS Leader in Hunt for Top Terrorists as Obama Prepares to Leave Office
An elite team of American commandos killed a senior leader of ISIS this week, giving President Obama another name to scratch off his list of top terrorists in the final days of his presidency.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel, Turkey set to kick-start plans for reconciliation in meeting: report
Israel and Turkey are reportedly in talks to begin laying the groundwork for cooperation and normalizing relations after the 2010 raid on a flotilla headed for Gaza caused a major rift between the two countries, according to Turkish news site HГјrriyet Daily News.
Inside the United States
US Senate Approves Measure Launching Obamacare Repeal Process
The U.S. Senate on Thursday took a first concrete step toward dismantling Obamacare, voting to instruct key committees to draft legislation repealing President Barack Obama's signature health insurance program.
Kentucky becomes 19th state to ban abortions after 20 weeks into pregnancy
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin this weekend signed a pair of pro-life bills into law, including one banning abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Trump Calls Unsubstantiated Russia Allegations 'Nonsense'
President-elect Donald Trump called the new, unsubstantiated allegations that Russia is in possession of compromising personal and financial information about him as 'nonsense.'
National Reciprocity Bill Will Apply to Non-Resident Gun Carry Permits
Rep. Richard Hudson (R., N.C.) clarified on Wednesday that his national concealed carry reciprocity bill would apply to permits issued by states to non-residents.
Christian News
Thousands of Muslims reportedly turning to Christ in Middle East
Thousands of Muslims are turning to Jesus Christ and what they view as the 'religion of freedom' amid ongoing bloodshed in the Middle East, reports indicate. Some churches hope that millions of people will accept Christ amid a 'spiritual hunger' that is forming in the wake of persecution.
100% of Christians Face Persecution in These 21 Countries
One-hundred percent of Christians in 21 countries around the world experience persecution for their faith in Christ as over 215 million Christians faced 'high levels' of persecution in the last year, a leading human rights watchdog group reports.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
US senators unveil Russia sanctions bill after intel report
Several US senators including Republicans critical of President-elect Donald Trump’s skepticism of alleged Kremlin-ordered hacking joined forces Tuesday to introduce sanctions against Russia for interfering in the US election.
Iran Demands ‘Compensation’ for U.S. Breach of Nuke Deal
Iran is demanding further “compensation” from the United States following claims America violated the nuclear agreement by passing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic, according to comments by senior Iranian officials following meetings with the Obama administration in Vienna.
Will The EU Survive 2017? French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron Questions Euro Currency
The European Union's single currency system could be abandoned within the next ten years without significant economic reforms by Paris and Berlin, according to French presidential candidate and former economic minister Emmanuel Macron, who commented Tuesday on Germany's advantageous position in the current scheme.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kerry to attend Mideast peace conference in Paris
Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a Middle East peace conference in Paris on Sunday, in a move likely to dismay an already angry Israel.
Pope Francis to host Abbas on January 14
Pope Francis will grant Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Holy See confirmed indirectly Tuesday by announcing arrangements for media coverage of the visit.
Inside the United States
Taxpayers pay IRS $3 billion in 2015 for Obamacare penalty
Taxpayers forked over $3 billion to the federal government in 2015 because they didn't have health insurance, under Obamacare's individual mandate penalty.
Why Are Police Called Pigs? In US Capitol, Controversial Painting Goes Up And Down
Liberal and conservative lawmakers squabbled Tuesday over whether to hang a controversial social-justice themed painting depicting police officers as pigs in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington.
Senior House Republican Says Intel Shows Gitmo Detainees Returning to Terrorism
A senior House Republican urged President Obama on Tuesday to 'immediately halt' the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees, citing a new intelligence report that found recently released prisoners were returning to terrorism.
FBI's Comey: Republicans also hacked by Russia
Top intelligence officials indicated on Tuesday that the GOP was also a Russian hacking target but that none of the information obtained was leaked.
Jury sentences Dylann Roof to death for Emanuel AME Church massacre
Just a few hours after he told a crowded courtroom 'I still feel like I had to do it,' a federal jury sentenced Dylann Roof to death for carrying out a cold, calculated massacre inside Charleston's Emanuel AME Church in a bid to spark a race war.
Bomb Threats Target 20 Jewish Centers Across U.S.
Jewish centers received multiple bomb threats in at least six states on Monday, according to reports.
Christian News
Black pastors rally in Washington for AG nominee Jeff Sessions
A group of black pastors Monday criticized African-American opponents of attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions for demonizing the Alabama Republican, instead characterizing him as someone who shows 'respect and care for people of all races.'
Around the World
US senators unveil Russia sanctions bill after intel report
Several US senators including Republicans critical of President-elect Donald Trump’s skepticism of alleged Kremlin-ordered hacking joined forces Tuesday to introduce sanctions against Russia for interfering in the US election.
Iran Demands ‘Compensation’ for U.S. Breach of Nuke Deal
Iran is demanding further “compensation” from the United States following claims America violated the nuclear agreement by passing new sanctions on the Islamic Republic, according to comments by senior Iranian officials following meetings with the Obama administration in Vienna.
Will The EU Survive 2017? French Presidential Candidate Emmanuel Macron Questions Euro Currency
The European Union's single currency system could be abandoned within the next ten years without significant economic reforms by Paris and Berlin, according to French presidential candidate and former economic minister Emmanuel Macron, who commented Tuesday on Germany's advantageous position in the current scheme.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kerry to attend Mideast peace conference in Paris
Secretary of State John Kerry will attend a Middle East peace conference in Paris on Sunday, in a move likely to dismay an already angry Israel.
Pope Francis to host Abbas on January 14
Pope Francis will grant Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas an audience at the Vatican on Saturday, the Holy See confirmed indirectly Tuesday by announcing arrangements for media coverage of the visit.
Inside the United States
Taxpayers pay IRS $3 billion in 2015 for Obamacare penalty
Taxpayers forked over $3 billion to the federal government in 2015 because they didn't have health insurance, under Obamacare's individual mandate penalty.
Why Are Police Called Pigs? In US Capitol, Controversial Painting Goes Up And Down
Liberal and conservative lawmakers squabbled Tuesday over whether to hang a controversial social-justice themed painting depicting police officers as pigs in the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington.
Senior House Republican Says Intel Shows Gitmo Detainees Returning to Terrorism
A senior House Republican urged President Obama on Tuesday to 'immediately halt' the transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees, citing a new intelligence report that found recently released prisoners were returning to terrorism.
FBI's Comey: Republicans also hacked by Russia
Top intelligence officials indicated on Tuesday that the GOP was also a Russian hacking target but that none of the information obtained was leaked.
Jury sentences Dylann Roof to death for Emanuel AME Church massacre
Just a few hours after he told a crowded courtroom 'I still feel like I had to do it,' a federal jury sentenced Dylann Roof to death for carrying out a cold, calculated massacre inside Charleston's Emanuel AME Church in a bid to spark a race war.
Bomb Threats Target 20 Jewish Centers Across U.S.
Jewish centers received multiple bomb threats in at least six states on Monday, according to reports.
Christian News
Black pastors rally in Washington for AG nominee Jeff Sessions
A group of black pastors Monday criticized African-American opponents of attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions for demonizing the Alabama Republican, instead characterizing him as someone who shows 'respect and care for people of all races.'
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran set to receive huge shipment of natural uranium from Russia amid lawmakers' concerns
Iran is to receive a huge shipment of natural uranium from Russia to compensate it for exporting tons of reactor coolant, diplomats say, in a move approved by the outgoing U.S. administration and other governments seeking to keep Tehran committed to a landmark nuclear pact.
US Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats
A U.S. Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at armed Iranian patrol boats as they sped toward the American warship at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, marring a recent period of relatively quiet interactions between U.S. and Iranian forces, the Pentagon said Monday.
US pilots report numerous close calls with Russian jets over Syria
One night this past fall, a U.S. radar plane flying a routine pattern over Syria picked up a signal from an incoming Russian fighter jet.
Iran to expand military spending, develop missiles
Iranian lawmakers approved plans on Monday to expand military spending to five percent of the budget, including developing the country's long-range missile program which U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to halt.
US, North Korea trade warnings over potential ICBM test
With Donald Trump getting ready to take office as president, North Korea is talking about launching a newly perfected intercontinental ballistic missile. Officials in Washington are saying that if Pyongyang launches anything that threatens the territory of the U.S. or its allies, it will be shot down.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Paris Peace Summit to push for two-state solution: report
The participants in the upcoming Paris peace summit will urge Israel and the Palestinian Authority to push for the so-called two-state solution based on 1967 borders, Haaretz reported Monday citing the event's summary statement a copy of which it managed to obtain.
Hamas praises 'heroic' truck attack in Jerusalem, calls for more
Hamas hailed the jihadist who carried out a deadly truck attack in Jerusalem on Jan. 8 as 'heroic' and called for continued terror attacks in Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Advisers to Meet With Paul Ryan on Tax Reform, Obamacare
Top advisers to President-elect Donald Trump will meet Monday evening with House Speaker Paul Ryan and his policy staff to discuss taxes and other policy issues, according to two people familiar with the plans.
Economic Growth Estimated to Double in Two Years Due To Trump's Policies
Gross domestic product could double in the next two years due to President-elect Donald Trump's economic agenda, CNBC reported.
Trump Cabinet members set for confirmation hearings this week
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet appointments are scheduled for confirmation hearings this week, where they will start their process for acceptance or rejection to the top posts in the federal government.
Planned Parenthood on the ropes as Republicans move in for knockout punch
A unified Republican government is poised to slash hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from Planned Parenthood's annual budget -- the culmination of a public relations nightmare 18 months in the making that has left the nation's largest abortion provider more vulnerable than ever to pro-life advances.
Ryan to meet with Trump team on U.S. House tax reform plan
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan will meet on Monday with top members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to discuss their 2017 tax reform agenda, a senior Republican aide said.
Around the World
Iran set to receive huge shipment of natural uranium from Russia amid lawmakers' concerns
Iran is to receive a huge shipment of natural uranium from Russia to compensate it for exporting tons of reactor coolant, diplomats say, in a move approved by the outgoing U.S. administration and other governments seeking to keep Tehran committed to a landmark nuclear pact.
US Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian boats
A U.S. Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at armed Iranian patrol boats as they sped toward the American warship at the entrance to the Persian Gulf, marring a recent period of relatively quiet interactions between U.S. and Iranian forces, the Pentagon said Monday.
US pilots report numerous close calls with Russian jets over Syria
One night this past fall, a U.S. radar plane flying a routine pattern over Syria picked up a signal from an incoming Russian fighter jet.
Iran to expand military spending, develop missiles
Iranian lawmakers approved plans on Monday to expand military spending to five percent of the budget, including developing the country's long-range missile program which U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to halt.
US, North Korea trade warnings over potential ICBM test
With Donald Trump getting ready to take office as president, North Korea is talking about launching a newly perfected intercontinental ballistic missile. Officials in Washington are saying that if Pyongyang launches anything that threatens the territory of the U.S. or its allies, it will be shot down.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Paris Peace Summit to push for two-state solution: report
The participants in the upcoming Paris peace summit will urge Israel and the Palestinian Authority to push for the so-called two-state solution based on 1967 borders, Haaretz reported Monday citing the event's summary statement a copy of which it managed to obtain.
Hamas praises 'heroic' truck attack in Jerusalem, calls for more
Hamas hailed the jihadist who carried out a deadly truck attack in Jerusalem on Jan. 8 as 'heroic' and called for continued terror attacks in Israel.
Inside the United States
Trump Advisers to Meet With Paul Ryan on Tax Reform, Obamacare
Top advisers to President-elect Donald Trump will meet Monday evening with House Speaker Paul Ryan and his policy staff to discuss taxes and other policy issues, according to two people familiar with the plans.
Economic Growth Estimated to Double in Two Years Due To Trump's Policies
Gross domestic product could double in the next two years due to President-elect Donald Trump's economic agenda, CNBC reported.
Trump Cabinet members set for confirmation hearings this week
Several of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet appointments are scheduled for confirmation hearings this week, where they will start their process for acceptance or rejection to the top posts in the federal government.
Planned Parenthood on the ropes as Republicans move in for knockout punch
A unified Republican government is poised to slash hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from Planned Parenthood's annual budget -- the culmination of a public relations nightmare 18 months in the making that has left the nation's largest abortion provider more vulnerable than ever to pro-life advances.
Ryan to meet with Trump team on U.S. House tax reform plan
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan will meet on Monday with top members of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team to discuss their 2017 tax reform agenda, a senior Republican aide said.