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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia And Iran Talk $10 Billion Arms Deal, Moscow To Send Tanks, Planes And Missiles To Tehran
Russian media reported Monday that Moscow and Tehran are negotiating an arms deal worth about $10 billion through which Russia would send a massive supply of military equipment to its Middle Eastern ally.
Trump and Putin agree to target terrorism and extremism
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed they will work together to tackle international terrorism and extremism, the Kremlin says.
EU ministers reaffirm Iran deal in face of Trump presidency
Top EU diplomats are calling for more robust European defense and a greater European voice in world affairs as Donald Trump -- whose isolationist, protectionist promises have worried many in Europe -- prepares to assume the US presidency.
UN reports show Islamic State using chemical weapons in Mosul
The U.N. human rights office is citing new details as proof that the Islamic State group is using chemical weapons as Iraqi government forces try to oust its fighters from the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
Russian fighter jet crashes near its aircraft carrier in Mediterranean, US officials say
A Russian fighter jet crashed in the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launching from its aircraft carrier near the coast of Syria Sunday, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Brightest moon in almost 69 years lights up sky around globe
The brightest moon in almost 69 years is lighting up the sky in a treat for star watchers around the globe.
Iran and China sign military cooperation agreement
Iran's state TV is reporting that Iran and China have signed an agreement to hold joint military drills and cooperate in fighting terrorism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli bill to muffle Muslim call to prayer stokes tempers on all sides
Following the approval Sunday of the so-called Muezzin bill of Bayit Yehudi MK Moti Yogev for a preliminary reading in the Knesset, activists on both sides of the dispute regarding the noise-levels of the Islamic call to prayer have spoken out.
PA stops paying terrorists, Hamas outraged
Palestinian MP Nayef Rajoub, a member of the Hamas-affiliated Party of Change and Reform, on Saturday blasted the Palestinian Authority (PA) Finance Ministry's decision to stop paying the salaries of 30 released terrorists, on the grounds that they are working against the legitimacy of the PA government.
Inside the United States
Hate crimes against Muslims up 67 percent in 2015, FBI says
Reported hate crimes against Muslims rose in 2015 to their highest number since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
GOP President-Elect Donald Trump Says Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Settled' Law
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said he's 'fine' with same-sex marriage as the law of the land, calling the issue 'settled' by the Supreme Court.
U.S. Politics
Republicans plot to expand on election wins in 2018
Republicans are already plotting how to harness the massive turnout operation that powered Donald Trump to victory last week and to deploy it in 2018, when a favorable map could give the party a chance to expand its Senate majority.
State Elections Solidify GOP Control
In the lightning strike of Donald Trump's presidential victory, the storms of local elections quietly rumbled in the background. State elections brought the passage of conservative ballot measures in red states and liberal measures in blue states. But Republican dominance crafted election night's narrative.
Reince Priebus: Donald Trump is 'a president for everyone'
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, said Monday that Mr. Trump is going to be a president for 'everyone.'
Christian News
Iran Three Azeri Christians Released from Prison
CSW welcomes news of the release of three Azeri Christians previously detained in Iran.
Court Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Monument
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order to remove the Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of Bloomfield City Hall in New Mexico.
Around the World
Russia And Iran Talk $10 Billion Arms Deal, Moscow To Send Tanks, Planes And Missiles To Tehran
Russian media reported Monday that Moscow and Tehran are negotiating an arms deal worth about $10 billion through which Russia would send a massive supply of military equipment to its Middle Eastern ally.
Trump and Putin agree to target terrorism and extremism
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have agreed they will work together to tackle international terrorism and extremism, the Kremlin says.
EU ministers reaffirm Iran deal in face of Trump presidency
Top EU diplomats are calling for more robust European defense and a greater European voice in world affairs as Donald Trump -- whose isolationist, protectionist promises have worried many in Europe -- prepares to assume the US presidency.
UN reports show Islamic State using chemical weapons in Mosul
The U.N. human rights office is citing new details as proof that the Islamic State group is using chemical weapons as Iraqi government forces try to oust its fighters from the northern Iraqi city of Mosul.
Russian fighter jet crashes near its aircraft carrier in Mediterranean, US officials say
A Russian fighter jet crashed in the Mediterranean Sea shortly after launching from its aircraft carrier near the coast of Syria Sunday, two U.S. officials told Fox News.
Brightest moon in almost 69 years lights up sky around globe
The brightest moon in almost 69 years is lighting up the sky in a treat for star watchers around the globe.
Iran and China sign military cooperation agreement
Iran's state TV is reporting that Iran and China have signed an agreement to hold joint military drills and cooperate in fighting terrorism.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israeli bill to muffle Muslim call to prayer stokes tempers on all sides
Following the approval Sunday of the so-called Muezzin bill of Bayit Yehudi MK Moti Yogev for a preliminary reading in the Knesset, activists on both sides of the dispute regarding the noise-levels of the Islamic call to prayer have spoken out.
PA stops paying terrorists, Hamas outraged
Palestinian MP Nayef Rajoub, a member of the Hamas-affiliated Party of Change and Reform, on Saturday blasted the Palestinian Authority (PA) Finance Ministry's decision to stop paying the salaries of 30 released terrorists, on the grounds that they are working against the legitimacy of the PA government.
Inside the United States
Hate crimes against Muslims up 67 percent in 2015, FBI says
Reported hate crimes against Muslims rose in 2015 to their highest number since the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to FBI statistics released Monday.
GOP President-Elect Donald Trump Says Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Settled' Law
Republican President-elect Donald Trump said he's 'fine' with same-sex marriage as the law of the land, calling the issue 'settled' by the Supreme Court.
U.S. Politics
Republicans plot to expand on election wins in 2018
Republicans are already plotting how to harness the massive turnout operation that powered Donald Trump to victory last week and to deploy it in 2018, when a favorable map could give the party a chance to expand its Senate majority.
State Elections Solidify GOP Control
In the lightning strike of Donald Trump's presidential victory, the storms of local elections quietly rumbled in the background. State elections brought the passage of conservative ballot measures in red states and liberal measures in blue states. But Republican dominance crafted election night's narrative.
Reince Priebus: Donald Trump is 'a president for everyone'
Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus, who will serve as President-elect Donald Trump's chief of staff, said Monday that Mr. Trump is going to be a president for 'everyone.'
Christian News
Iran Three Azeri Christians Released from Prison
CSW welcomes news of the release of three Azeri Christians previously detained in Iran.
Court Orders Removal of Ten Commandments Monument
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court order to remove the Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of Bloomfield City Hall in New Mexico.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian warship flotilla now off Syrian coast: military
A flotilla of Russian warships is now in the eastern Mediterranean off the Syrian coast after being sent to reinforce Russia’s military in the area, a naval commander said on state television.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand, Killing 2 People
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, killing at least two people, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure, and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.
Will Trump scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he could do it
President-elect Donald Trump has an array of options before him when he assumes the presidency on Jan. 21, according to supporters and opponents of the deal. Reached last year between Iran and six major powers led by the United States, it rolled back Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
John Kerry: U.S. to advance climate change pact before Donald Trump takes office
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vowed to do 'everything possible' to keep intact the international climate change agreement despite threats from President-elect Donald Trump to scrap the accord.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Israeli-Palestinian peace would be 'ultimate deal'
President elect-Donald Trump wasted no time placing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict high on his foreign policy agenda, telling The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he hopes to end the conflict after taking office in January.
Netanyahu to Russian PM: Red line needed on Iranian nukes, bases in Syria
Iran must be prevented from producing nuclear weapons and from placing military bases in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian counterpart, Dimitry Medvedev, on Thursday.
Inside the United States
Trump promises to deport at least 2 million 'criminal' immigrants in post-election interview
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport or incarcerate “probably two million,” or even three million “criminal” illegal immigrants, once he takes office.
Obama goes on global spending spree in final days
As the final months of the outgoing administration wind down, President Obama will attempt to add achievements to his legacy such as the 'greening' of Mexico City's new multi-billion-dollar airport and the modernization of Mexican border crossings - that is, the ones leading into but not out of Mexico.
California deputy sheriff 'executed,' suspect at large
A Stanislaus County, Calif., deputy sheriff was killed in the line of duty early Sunday, authorities said.
Scenes from the liberal meltdown
Days after Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the presidency, liberal America remains in the throes of a massive mental and emotional meltdown.
U.S. Politics
Is a Muslim from the Midwest set to take over the Democratic National Committee?
He's a Muslim from the heartland and he could be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Christian News
Let President-Elect Trump know the Importance of Israel: Sign our Petition!
We want to send a strong, encouraging message to President-Elect Donald Trump concerning the importance of the nation of Israel in relation to God’s Word. Mr. Trump has already made strong statements supporting Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the nation’s right to exist and defend herself. Let’s be sure to support our future President in his decision and encourage him to follow through on his affirmations concerning Jerusalem and the Promised Land. Our goal is to deliver a petition of 1,000,000 signatures before Mr. Trump takes office.
Around the World
Russian warship flotilla now off Syrian coast: military
A flotilla of Russian warships is now in the eastern Mediterranean off the Syrian coast after being sent to reinforce Russia’s military in the area, a naval commander said on state television.
Powerful Earthquake Strikes New Zealand, Killing 2 People
A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, killing at least two people, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure, and prompting emergency services to warn people along the coast to move to higher ground to avoid tsunami waves.
Will Trump scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he could do it
President-elect Donald Trump has an array of options before him when he assumes the presidency on Jan. 21, according to supporters and opponents of the deal. Reached last year between Iran and six major powers led by the United States, it rolled back Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
John Kerry: U.S. to advance climate change pact before Donald Trump takes office
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vowed to do 'everything possible' to keep intact the international climate change agreement despite threats from President-elect Donald Trump to scrap the accord.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Trump: Israeli-Palestinian peace would be 'ultimate deal'
President elect-Donald Trump wasted no time placing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict high on his foreign policy agenda, telling The Wall Street Journal on Friday that he hopes to end the conflict after taking office in January.
Netanyahu to Russian PM: Red line needed on Iranian nukes, bases in Syria
Iran must be prevented from producing nuclear weapons and from placing military bases in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian counterpart, Dimitry Medvedev, on Thursday.
Inside the United States
Trump promises to deport at least 2 million 'criminal' immigrants in post-election interview
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to deport or incarcerate “probably two million,” or even three million “criminal” illegal immigrants, once he takes office.
Obama goes on global spending spree in final days
As the final months of the outgoing administration wind down, President Obama will attempt to add achievements to his legacy such as the 'greening' of Mexico City's new multi-billion-dollar airport and the modernization of Mexican border crossings - that is, the ones leading into but not out of Mexico.
California deputy sheriff 'executed,' suspect at large
A Stanislaus County, Calif., deputy sheriff was killed in the line of duty early Sunday, authorities said.
Scenes from the liberal meltdown
Days after Donald Trump stunned the world by winning the presidency, liberal America remains in the throes of a massive mental and emotional meltdown.
U.S. Politics
Is a Muslim from the Midwest set to take over the Democratic National Committee?
He's a Muslim from the heartland and he could be the next chairman of the Democratic National Committee.
Christian News
Let President-Elect Trump know the Importance of Israel: Sign our Petition!
We want to send a strong, encouraging message to President-Elect Donald Trump concerning the importance of the nation of Israel in relation to God’s Word. Mr. Trump has already made strong statements supporting Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and the nation’s right to exist and defend herself. Let’s be sure to support our future President in his decision and encourage him to follow through on his affirmations concerning Jerusalem and the Promised Land. Our goal is to deliver a petition of 1,000,000 signatures before Mr. Trump takes office.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russian hackers accused of post-election attacks on U.S. think tanks
A Russian hacking group began attacking U.S.-based policy think tanks within hours of Donald Trump's presidential election victory, according to cyber experts who suspect Moscow is seeking information on the incoming administration.
Massive cyberattack hit five top Russian banks: Kaspersky
A massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia's largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday.
Canada PM says ready to renegotiate NAFTA with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he is willing to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which US President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to change or scrap.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu to Russian PM: Red line needed on Iranian nukes, bases in Syria
Iran must be prevented from producing nuclear weapons and from placing military bases in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian counterpart, Dimitry Medvedev, on Thursday.
Trump invites Netanyahu to meet at first opportunity
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he was welcome to visit at the earliest opportunity as the two spoke on the phone after Trump's astonishing election as 45th US President.
After Trump win, officials seek Jerusalem building spree
Jerusalem City Hall will authorize the construction of thousands of new housing units in neighborhoods over the Green Line in the wake of Donald Trump's election, officials said.
Inside the United States
Anti-Trump Protests Sweep the Nation for a Second Night, Trump Calls Them 'Unfair'
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of cities across the U.S. Thursday for a second night of anti-Donald Trump demonstrations, with police in Portland, Oregon, declaring protests there had escalated and were being "considered a riot."
Obama, Trump meet at White House, discuss transition of power
President Obama hosted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House for their first formal meeting Thursday, as the outgoing president and the CEO poised to replace him sought to set aside their many differences and chart a peaceful transition of power in January.
Conservative groups poised to lose power under Trump
Conservative groups are poised to lose power in Washington with the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump can eviscerate Obama's policies by dropping lawsuits, revoking memos
Forget about waiting for Congress -- Donald Trump can eviscerate Obamacare and cripple President Obama's global warming framework all on his first few days in office by directing policy from the White House and ordering his Justice Department to drop lawsuits that the current administration is pursuing.
Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy
U.S. President Barack Obama's foreign policy legacy rests in part on a foundation of unilateral actions that his successor Donald Trump could reverse with the stroke of a pen.
Trump is already working to erase Obama's legacy from history
President-elect Donald Trump was surprisingly gracious as he met President Barack Obama in the Oval Office on Thursday but make no mistake: He is already working to erase major parts of Obama's legacy from the history books.
Top Democrat: Trans-Pacific Partnership Dead
Barack Obama, upon taking over the White House in 2009, told Republicans bluntly that 'elections have consequences' and proceeded to bulldoze over the opposing party's priorities and requests.
Trump calls protests against him unfair, blames media for inciting them
Nearly 48 hours after winning the presidency, President-elect Donald Trump responded to protests that erupted Tuesday night calling them unfair and pointing to the media as responsible.
U.S. Politics
How wrong were the polls? 'Trump's path to victory ... nonexistent', the Washington Post announced on Oct. 18
Math is hard - just ask The Washington Post. The Post's pollsters came to the conclusion that it was mathematically impossible for Donald Trump to get to the 270 electoral vote threshold.
Christian News
Franklin Graham: Media Didn't Understand 'God-Factor' in Election Outcome
Evangelist Franklin Graham is saying this week that as pundits and election analysts attempt to figure out how they made such inaccurate predictions, they failed to understand the hand of God at work.
Anne Graham Lotz on How the Church Can Help the Nation Heal
CBN News spoke with Anne Graham Lotz about what the Church can do to help heal the divide. 'When God's people will pray with a humble heart, repenting of our sins, then God promises He will hear our prayer; He will forgive our sin and the third element is that He will heal our land,' said Lotz.
Around the World
Russian hackers accused of post-election attacks on U.S. think tanks
A Russian hacking group began attacking U.S.-based policy think tanks within hours of Donald Trump's presidential election victory, according to cyber experts who suspect Moscow is seeking information on the incoming administration.
Massive cyberattack hit five top Russian banks: Kaspersky
A massive cyberattack has hit at least five of Russia's largest banks, Moscow-based internet security giant Kaspersky said Thursday.
Canada PM says ready to renegotiate NAFTA with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday he is willing to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which US President-elect Donald Trump has said he wants to change or scrap.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu to Russian PM: Red line needed on Iranian nukes, bases in Syria
Iran must be prevented from producing nuclear weapons and from placing military bases in Syria, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Russian counterpart, Dimitry Medvedev, on Thursday.
Trump invites Netanyahu to meet at first opportunity
US President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he was welcome to visit at the earliest opportunity as the two spoke on the phone after Trump's astonishing election as 45th US President.
After Trump win, officials seek Jerusalem building spree
Jerusalem City Hall will authorize the construction of thousands of new housing units in neighborhoods over the Green Line in the wake of Donald Trump's election, officials said.
Inside the United States
Anti-Trump Protests Sweep the Nation for a Second Night, Trump Calls Them 'Unfair'
Thousands of protesters filled the streets of cities across the U.S. Thursday for a second night of anti-Donald Trump demonstrations, with police in Portland, Oregon, declaring protests there had escalated and were being "considered a riot."
Obama, Trump meet at White House, discuss transition of power
President Obama hosted President-elect Donald Trump at the White House for their first formal meeting Thursday, as the outgoing president and the CEO poised to replace him sought to set aside their many differences and chart a peaceful transition of power in January.
Conservative groups poised to lose power under Trump
Conservative groups are poised to lose power in Washington with the arrival of President-elect Donald Trump.
Trump can eviscerate Obama's policies by dropping lawsuits, revoking memos
Forget about waiting for Congress -- Donald Trump can eviscerate Obamacare and cripple President Obama's global warming framework all on his first few days in office by directing policy from the White House and ordering his Justice Department to drop lawsuits that the current administration is pursuing.
Trump could easily erase much of Obama's foreign policy legacy
U.S. President Barack Obama's foreign policy legacy rests in part on a foundation of unilateral actions that his successor Donald Trump could reverse with the stroke of a pen.
Trump is already working to erase Obama's legacy from history
President-elect Donald Trump was surprisingly gracious as he met President Barack Obama in the Oval Office on Thursday but make no mistake: He is already working to erase major parts of Obama's legacy from the history books.
Top Democrat: Trans-Pacific Partnership Dead
Barack Obama, upon taking over the White House in 2009, told Republicans bluntly that 'elections have consequences' and proceeded to bulldoze over the opposing party's priorities and requests.
Trump calls protests against him unfair, blames media for inciting them
Nearly 48 hours after winning the presidency, President-elect Donald Trump responded to protests that erupted Tuesday night calling them unfair and pointing to the media as responsible.
U.S. Politics
How wrong were the polls? 'Trump's path to victory ... nonexistent', the Washington Post announced on Oct. 18
Math is hard - just ask The Washington Post. The Post's pollsters came to the conclusion that it was mathematically impossible for Donald Trump to get to the 270 electoral vote threshold.
Christian News
Franklin Graham: Media Didn't Understand 'God-Factor' in Election Outcome
Evangelist Franklin Graham is saying this week that as pundits and election analysts attempt to figure out how they made such inaccurate predictions, they failed to understand the hand of God at work.
Anne Graham Lotz on How the Church Can Help the Nation Heal
CBN News spoke with Anne Graham Lotz about what the Church can do to help heal the divide. 'When God's people will pray with a humble heart, repenting of our sins, then God promises He will hear our prayer; He will forgive our sin and the third element is that He will heal our land,' said Lotz.