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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Syrian rebels keep up massive offensive on western Aleppo
Syrian insurgents on Sunday kept up their shelling of government-controlled areas of Aleppo, killing at least seven people, including three children, state TV reported, and pushing their way with car bombs and tanks into new territory in the western part of the city. The Syrian government claimed the opposition fighters used toxic gas.
Report: Russia Revives Soviet-Built Military Bases in Crimea
Russia is working to resurrect a number of Soviet-built military facilities in Crimea that were used during the Cold War as a defense against naval attacks, Reuters reported Tuesday.
Clinton Plugs Another Weak Story About Trump's Ties to Putin
With the polls tightening, and the unexpected announcement that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is still looking into her e-mails, it was perhaps inevitable that Hillary Clinton would strike out at Donald Trump by raising his alleged connection with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. But her latest attack has little basis in fact.
Financial markets jolted as US election polls tighten
Tightening polls just a week before the US presidential election sent tremors through financial markets, as investors rethought their long-held bets on a Hillary Clinton victory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes erupt at historic protest for Western Wall prayer rights
Liberal Jews marched in Jerusalem Wednesday morning in protest to restrictions on prayer by non-Orthodox Jews at the Judaism's holiest site, the Western Wall.
First rains of winter wash over Israel
With the first rains of the winter falling on Israel, a total of 19 millimeters of rainfall were recorded in the Golan Heights since the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Inside the United States
Judge Rebukes Obama over Lack of Christian Refugees
A federal judge called out the Obama administration over the lack of Christian refugees being allowed into the United States from war-torn Syria.
Syrian refugees to USA up 675 percent in 2016; 99 percent are Muslims
More than 13,000 Syrian refugees have been resettled in the U.S. in 2016, a 675 percent increase over the same period last year.
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Transgender Bathroom Policy
The Supreme Court will take up transgender rights for the first time in the case of a Virginia school board that wants to prevent a transgender teenager from using the boys' bathroom at his high school.
The Big Winner on November 8 Could Be... Marijuana
With pot on the ballot in nine states, the big winner in next Tuesday's election could be America's legal cannabis industry. By 2020, legal market sales are expected to surpass $22 billion. And for states struggling with budget shortfalls, that extra revenue would be clearly welcome.
YouTube Censors Video on ... Left-Wing Censorship
What do you suppose happens on YouTube to a video that is a 'discourse on the First Amendment and the tactics that progressives are using to limit speech and political engagement by conservatives'? Well, according to the Wall Street Journal, it falls victim to an algorithm with absolutely no sense of irony.
U.S. Politics
FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files days before vote
The FBI has unexpectedly released documents concerning ex-president Bill Clinton's pardon of the husband of a wealthy Democratic donor, in a surprise move just days before the election in which his wife is seeking to become America's first female president.
Hillary Clinton photo illustrates Google results for 'pathological lying'
Why would anyone want to associate 'pathological lying' and Hillary Clinton? For several hours starting about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a Google search for the terms 'pathological lying' was producing a picture of Mrs. Clinton.
Trump charges ahead in NC
SurveyUSA polled 659 people statewide Friday through Monday who have already cast their ballots or are likely to vote in the election and found Trump with a 51 to 44 percent lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.9 percentage points.
Christian News
The Cross, deemed illegal by IS, returns to Iraq's Nineveh Plain
There were tears, soldiers praying, priests singing. This was the moment thousands of Iraqi Christians had been waiting for: the Cross, symbol of Christ's victory over evil, deemed illegal by IS, had returned to the Christian villages in Iraq's Nineveh Plain.
Franklin Graham Calls Nation to Prayer on Eve of Election Day, Father Billy Graham's 98th Birthday
Evangelist and Samaritan's Purse founder Franklin Graham is once again calling for prayer for the upcoming election, this time on the eve of Election Day, which coincides with his father's 98th birthday.
Churches in Liberated Iraqi Christian Town Now in Ruins After 2 Years of ISIS Rule
A once-tranquil town in Iraq populated mostly by Christians is now in ruins after almost two years of occupation by the Islamic State (ISIS).
Around the World
Syrian rebels keep up massive offensive on western Aleppo
Syrian insurgents on Sunday kept up their shelling of government-controlled areas of Aleppo, killing at least seven people, including three children, state TV reported, and pushing their way with car bombs and tanks into new territory in the western part of the city. The Syrian government claimed the opposition fighters used toxic gas.
Report: Russia Revives Soviet-Built Military Bases in Crimea
Russia is working to resurrect a number of Soviet-built military facilities in Crimea that were used during the Cold War as a defense against naval attacks, Reuters reported Tuesday.
Clinton Plugs Another Weak Story About Trump's Ties to Putin
With the polls tightening, and the unexpected announcement that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is still looking into her e-mails, it was perhaps inevitable that Hillary Clinton would strike out at Donald Trump by raising his alleged connection with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. But her latest attack has little basis in fact.
Financial markets jolted as US election polls tighten
Tightening polls just a week before the US presidential election sent tremors through financial markets, as investors rethought their long-held bets on a Hillary Clinton victory.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Clashes erupt at historic protest for Western Wall prayer rights
Liberal Jews marched in Jerusalem Wednesday morning in protest to restrictions on prayer by non-Orthodox Jews at the Judaism's holiest site, the Western Wall.
First rains of winter wash over Israel
With the first rains of the winter falling on Israel, a total of 19 millimeters of rainfall were recorded in the Golan Heights since the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Inside the United States
Judge Rebukes Obama over Lack of Christian Refugees
A federal judge called out the Obama administration over the lack of Christian refugees being allowed into the United States from war-torn Syria.
Syrian refugees to USA up 675 percent in 2016; 99 percent are Muslims
More than 13,000 Syrian refugees have been resettled in the U.S. in 2016, a 675 percent increase over the same period last year.
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Transgender Bathroom Policy
The Supreme Court will take up transgender rights for the first time in the case of a Virginia school board that wants to prevent a transgender teenager from using the boys' bathroom at his high school.
The Big Winner on November 8 Could Be... Marijuana
With pot on the ballot in nine states, the big winner in next Tuesday's election could be America's legal cannabis industry. By 2020, legal market sales are expected to surpass $22 billion. And for states struggling with budget shortfalls, that extra revenue would be clearly welcome.
YouTube Censors Video on ... Left-Wing Censorship
What do you suppose happens on YouTube to a video that is a 'discourse on the First Amendment and the tactics that progressives are using to limit speech and political engagement by conservatives'? Well, according to the Wall Street Journal, it falls victim to an algorithm with absolutely no sense of irony.
U.S. Politics
FBI releases Bill Clinton closed case files days before vote
The FBI has unexpectedly released documents concerning ex-president Bill Clinton's pardon of the husband of a wealthy Democratic donor, in a surprise move just days before the election in which his wife is seeking to become America's first female president.
Hillary Clinton photo illustrates Google results for 'pathological lying'
Why would anyone want to associate 'pathological lying' and Hillary Clinton? For several hours starting about 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a Google search for the terms 'pathological lying' was producing a picture of Mrs. Clinton.
Trump charges ahead in NC
SurveyUSA polled 659 people statewide Friday through Monday who have already cast their ballots or are likely to vote in the election and found Trump with a 51 to 44 percent lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton. The poll has a margin of error of +/- 3.9 percentage points.
Christian News
The Cross, deemed illegal by IS, returns to Iraq's Nineveh Plain
There were tears, soldiers praying, priests singing. This was the moment thousands of Iraqi Christians had been waiting for: the Cross, symbol of Christ's victory over evil, deemed illegal by IS, had returned to the Christian villages in Iraq's Nineveh Plain.
Franklin Graham Calls Nation to Prayer on Eve of Election Day, Father Billy Graham's 98th Birthday
Evangelist and Samaritan's Purse founder Franklin Graham is once again calling for prayer for the upcoming election, this time on the eve of Election Day, which coincides with his father's 98th birthday.
Churches in Liberated Iraqi Christian Town Now in Ruins After 2 Years of ISIS Rule
A once-tranquil town in Iraq populated mostly by Christians is now in ruins after almost two years of occupation by the Islamic State (ISIS).
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Syria-bound Russian subs tracked through the English channel
The British Royal Navy and NATO tracked three Russian submarines through the English channel that were en route to the Mediterranean to join forces with an aircraft carrier group.
Iraqi forces prepare to break into Mosul in battle against Islamic State
Iraqi forces said they reached the eastern outskirts of Mosul on Monday and were preparing to make the first break into the city, which has been held by Islamic State militants for more than two years.
Russia preparing for final assault on Aleppo, Western officials warn
Western intelligence officials believe Russia could launch a final assault on eastern Aleppo as early as this week.
Iran-trained militias join U.S-backed campaign on Mosul, flying Shi'ite flags
Gun trucks and humvees streamed north on a highway heading to Mosul on Sunday flying the banners of Shi'ite militias along with Iraqi flags while blaring religious songs.
China to show new weapons, stealth fighter jet at biennial air show
China is kicking off its biennial Airshow China expo on Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai, and several Chinese-made weapons are expected to be on sale for interested clientele from Asia and Africa.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to build new settler homes in Shiloh, despite US objections
Israel intends to move ahead with plans to construct 98 new homes in the West Bank settlement of Shiloh, despite harsh United States objections to the plan.
EU declares Israel boycott protected as free speech
The European Union's foreign policy chief recently affirmed the right of EU citizens to boycott Israel, citing freedom of expression and rebuffing claims by Jerusalem that such measures amount to banned anti-Semitic activity.
Inside the United States
2 high-profile police shooting cases at trial this week in Ohio, S.C.
Court trials will be under way this week for two white police officers accused of killing black motorists during separate traffic stops in 2015 – videotaped incidents that have helped fuel a firestorm of racial tension across the U.S.
Sen. Jeff Sessions: Over 800,000 Illegal Border Crossings Last Year
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R- Ala., issued a 'critical alert' about a possibly historic amount of illegal border crossings over the past year.
Hackers Say They're Revealing More From Trove of NSA Data
A group calling itself 'Shadow Brokers' says it has released another gem from its trove of high-level hacking tools stolen from the U.S.'s National Security Agency, potentially offering added insight into how America's spies operate online.
Nearly 20 'micro-quakes' hit near the Salton Sea
A series of small earthquakes struck near the Salton Sea area overnight.
John Podesta's Best Friend At The DOJ Will Be In Charge Of The DOJ's Probe Into Huma Abedin Emails
Now that the FBI has obtained the needed warrant to start poring over the 650,000 or so emails uncovered in Anthony Weiner's notebook, among which thousands of emails sent from Huma Abedin using Hillary Clinton's personal server, moments ago the US Justice Department announced it is also joining the probe, and as AP reported moments ago, vowed to dedicate all needed resources to quickly review the over half a million emails in the Clinton case.
U.S. Politics
With one week to go, does Trump have a chance?
Donald Trump has seized the momentum with one week to go before Election Day. But is it enough?
Inside the FBI's Internal Feud Over Hillary Clinton Probe
The surprise disclosure that agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation are taking a new look at Hillary Clinton's email use lays bare, just days before the election, tensions inside the bureau and the Justice Department over how to investigate the Democratic presidential nominee.
Carville Melts Down: Asserts FBI, GOP, and KGB in Cahoots
Famed Democratic strategist James Carville may be the first Clinton surrogate to have officially lost his mind over the FBI's decision to reopen its investigation into Clinton's private email server.
Poll: 71% say 2016 election more important than previous ones
Seven in 10 voters say the outcome of the 2016 presidential election matters more to them than previous elections, a percentage that hasn't changed much in the past three elections, a new Gallup poll indicates.
Donna Brazile out at CNN as network bristles over Clinton debate collusion claims
When political commentator Donna Brazile assumed interim leadership of the Democratic National Committee in July, she went from full-time to part-time contributor on CNN. Now, she won't work for the network at all.
New email shows DNC boss giving Clinton camp debate question in advance
Another leaked email has emerged showing Democratic National Committee boss and former CNN contributor Donna Brazile sharing a debate question in advance with the Hillary Clinton campaign -- despite Brazile's persistent claims to the contrary.
Christian News
Churches in Liberated Iraqi Christian Town Now in Ruins After 2 Years of ISIS Rule
A once-tranquil town in Iraq populated mostly by Christians is now in ruins after almost two years of occupation by the Islamic State (ISIS).
What Researchers Found in the Tomb of Jesus
When Emperor Constantine built the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the fourth century, he could not have imagined that researchers more than 1,700 years later would be uncovering the tomb where he believed Joseph of Arimathea placed the body of Jesus.
25 Black Church Leaders Concerned About Hillary Clinton's Positions on Abortion, Religious Freedom
A group of 25 African-American religious leaders and activists, made up largely of Democrats, has sent a letter to Hillary Clinton expressing frustration and concern over her staunch support of the abortion industry and the LGBT community's quest to restrict religious liberty.
Around the World
Syria-bound Russian subs tracked through the English channel
The British Royal Navy and NATO tracked three Russian submarines through the English channel that were en route to the Mediterranean to join forces with an aircraft carrier group.
Iraqi forces prepare to break into Mosul in battle against Islamic State
Iraqi forces said they reached the eastern outskirts of Mosul on Monday and were preparing to make the first break into the city, which has been held by Islamic State militants for more than two years.
Russia preparing for final assault on Aleppo, Western officials warn
Western intelligence officials believe Russia could launch a final assault on eastern Aleppo as early as this week.
Iran-trained militias join U.S-backed campaign on Mosul, flying Shi'ite flags
Gun trucks and humvees streamed north on a highway heading to Mosul on Sunday flying the banners of Shi'ite militias along with Iraqi flags while blaring religious songs.
China to show new weapons, stealth fighter jet at biennial air show
China is kicking off its biennial Airshow China expo on Tuesday in the southern city of Zhuhai, and several Chinese-made weapons are expected to be on sale for interested clientele from Asia and Africa.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Israel to build new settler homes in Shiloh, despite US objections
Israel intends to move ahead with plans to construct 98 new homes in the West Bank settlement of Shiloh, despite harsh United States objections to the plan.
EU declares Israel boycott protected as free speech
The European Union's foreign policy chief recently affirmed the right of EU citizens to boycott Israel, citing freedom of expression and rebuffing claims by Jerusalem that such measures amount to banned anti-Semitic activity.
Inside the United States
2 high-profile police shooting cases at trial this week in Ohio, S.C.
Court trials will be under way this week for two white police officers accused of killing black motorists during separate traffic stops in 2015 – videotaped incidents that have helped fuel a firestorm of racial tension across the U.S.
Sen. Jeff Sessions: Over 800,000 Illegal Border Crossings Last Year
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R- Ala., issued a 'critical alert' about a possibly historic amount of illegal border crossings over the past year.
Hackers Say They're Revealing More From Trove of NSA Data
A group calling itself 'Shadow Brokers' says it has released another gem from its trove of high-level hacking tools stolen from the U.S.'s National Security Agency, potentially offering added insight into how America's spies operate online.
Nearly 20 'micro-quakes' hit near the Salton Sea
A series of small earthquakes struck near the Salton Sea area overnight.
John Podesta's Best Friend At The DOJ Will Be In Charge Of The DOJ's Probe Into Huma Abedin Emails
Now that the FBI has obtained the needed warrant to start poring over the 650,000 or so emails uncovered in Anthony Weiner's notebook, among which thousands of emails sent from Huma Abedin using Hillary Clinton's personal server, moments ago the US Justice Department announced it is also joining the probe, and as AP reported moments ago, vowed to dedicate all needed resources to quickly review the over half a million emails in the Clinton case.
U.S. Politics
With one week to go, does Trump have a chance?
Donald Trump has seized the momentum with one week to go before Election Day. But is it enough?
Inside the FBI's Internal Feud Over Hillary Clinton Probe
The surprise disclosure that agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation are taking a new look at Hillary Clinton's email use lays bare, just days before the election, tensions inside the bureau and the Justice Department over how to investigate the Democratic presidential nominee.
Carville Melts Down: Asserts FBI, GOP, and KGB in Cahoots
Famed Democratic strategist James Carville may be the first Clinton surrogate to have officially lost his mind over the FBI's decision to reopen its investigation into Clinton's private email server.
Poll: 71% say 2016 election more important than previous ones
Seven in 10 voters say the outcome of the 2016 presidential election matters more to them than previous elections, a percentage that hasn't changed much in the past three elections, a new Gallup poll indicates.
Donna Brazile out at CNN as network bristles over Clinton debate collusion claims
When political commentator Donna Brazile assumed interim leadership of the Democratic National Committee in July, she went from full-time to part-time contributor on CNN. Now, she won't work for the network at all.
New email shows DNC boss giving Clinton camp debate question in advance
Another leaked email has emerged showing Democratic National Committee boss and former CNN contributor Donna Brazile sharing a debate question in advance with the Hillary Clinton campaign -- despite Brazile's persistent claims to the contrary.
Christian News
Churches in Liberated Iraqi Christian Town Now in Ruins After 2 Years of ISIS Rule
A once-tranquil town in Iraq populated mostly by Christians is now in ruins after almost two years of occupation by the Islamic State (ISIS).
What Researchers Found in the Tomb of Jesus
When Emperor Constantine built the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the fourth century, he could not have imagined that researchers more than 1,700 years later would be uncovering the tomb where he believed Joseph of Arimathea placed the body of Jesus.
25 Black Church Leaders Concerned About Hillary Clinton's Positions on Abortion, Religious Freedom
A group of 25 African-American religious leaders and activists, made up largely of Democrats, has sent a letter to Hillary Clinton expressing frustration and concern over her staunch support of the abortion industry and the LGBT community's quest to restrict religious liberty.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
EU, Canada sign free trade deal but battle not over
The European Union and Canada signed a free trade agreement on Sunday that aims to generate jobs and growth though it must still clear some 40 national and regional parliaments in Europe in the coming years to enter fully into force.
Italy earthquake leaves thousands homeless
Thousands of people have been left temporarily homeless after Italy's most powerful earthquake in 36 years.
Pope tweets for Christian unity on eve of Sweden visit
Pope Francis hopes that his upcoming visit to Sweden on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will help in uniting Christians.
Rio shifts to the right as evangelist becomes mayor
Rio de Janeiro overwhelmingly voted for an evangelical bishop as a mayor, as corruption scandals and ongoing investigations against dozens of government officials have resulted in a resurgence of conservatism in the Latin American country.
Russia loses seat on UN Human Rights Council by just 2 votes
For years, UN countries seeking to stop Russia from assisting the Assad regime militarily in Syria have been blocked by Moscow's veto power as a permanent UN Security Council member. But on Friday at the UN, opponents of Russia's punishing assaults in Syria achieved a small symbolic victory.
Russian, US jets had near miss over Syria: US officials
A Russian fighter flew dangerously close to a US warplane over eastern Syria, US defence officials said Friday, highlighting the risks of a serious mishap in the increasingly crowded airspace.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Russian PM to discuss Israel-PA peace
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is scheduled to visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) on November 9 with the aim of advancing the peace negotiations between the sides, i24news reported Sunday, citing a report on the PA’s official television station.
Ancient Muslim inscription proves Jewish ties to Temple Mount
A 1,000-year-old early Muslim inscription provides yet more crucial proof of Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and Jerusalem.
Porn filter bill passes first vote
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation voted Sunday to promote a law initiated by MK Shuli Mualem-Rafaeli, (Bayit Yehudi), which would require internet service providers to filter out inappropriate content by default, unless their individual clients request otherwise.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court to hear Virginia transgender restroom case
After months of speculation, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday that it will hear a Virginia case involving the fight over restroom access between a school district and a transgender teenager.
Agents Accuse Feds of Covering Up Record Border Detainee Numbers for 2016 Election
A record number of illegal aliens have crossed the U.S.- Mexico border and are in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas' Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV), according to the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC). Border Patrol Agent and NBPC President Brandon Judd spoke exclusively with Breitbart Texas and condemned the leadership of the Border Patrol's parent agency, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for allegedly 'keeping this information secret' ahead of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
FBI obtains warrant to review newly discovered emails related to Clinton investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has permission to sort through hundreds of thousands of emails on a computer belonging to the husband of one of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's top aides because some of them may relate to a now-closed investigation into Clinton's private email server.
U.S. Politics
FBI reopens Clinton investigation after more emails found
The FBI has told lawmakers that it has found more emails from Hillary Clinton's private email server.
Tracking Poll: Trump behind 1 percent, Clinton hurt by FBI bombshell
The gap between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has shrunk to 1 percent, according to the latest results of a daily ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll released Sunday.
FBI obtains warrant to review emails linked to Huma Abedin
Federal authorities have obtained a warrant to review a tranche of newly-discovered emails that could be related to the previously-closed investigation of Hillary Clinton' handling of classified information, an official familiar with the matter said Sunday.
FBI discovered Clinton-related emails weeks ago
The FBI stumbled upon a trove of emails from one of Hillary Clinton's top aides weeks ago, law enforcement officials told CNN Sunday.
House Speaker Ryan Pressured by Conservatives, Trump Backers
House Speaker Paul Ryan is under fire from fellow Republicans upset with his messy political divorce from Donald Trump, with some threatening an effort to oust him.
Most routes to 270 electoral votes blocked for Trump, needs last-ditch surge
The race for president reaches its final mile next week amid October surprises, but on the road to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House, Hillary Clinton still has several ways to find her way to Washington.
Christian News
Christian Persecution Rising as 75 Percent of World's Population Lacks Religious Freedom
Persecution of Christians is getting worse as up to 75 percent of the world's population now lives without religious freedom, European Union's special envoy Jan Figel said, marking the International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day this week.
Cuban Pastor on House Arrest for Worshipping Too Loud
A pastor was sentenced to one year of house arrest by a Cuban civil court for hosting loud worship services.
At Least 1,131 Christians Martyred by ISIS in Middle East: Many Killed in Front of Their Families
A report submitted to the State Department earlier this year documented that between 2003 and June 9, 2014, at least 1,131 Christians - identified by name and place of death - had been murdered by the radical Muslims that comprise the Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
Iraqi Christians, scarred by Islamic State's cruelty, doubt they will return to Mosul
When the militants swept into the city two years ago, Christians were ordered to convert, pay a tax or die. As the Islamic State pushed beyond the city, onto the plains of Nineveh, its advance scattered the rich patchwork of religious and ethnic minorities -- Yazidis and Assyrians, Kurds and Shabaks -- that made the area a microcosm of diverse Iraq and a place unlike perhaps any in the world.
Around the World
EU, Canada sign free trade deal but battle not over
The European Union and Canada signed a free trade agreement on Sunday that aims to generate jobs and growth though it must still clear some 40 national and regional parliaments in Europe in the coming years to enter fully into force.
Italy earthquake leaves thousands homeless
Thousands of people have been left temporarily homeless after Italy's most powerful earthquake in 36 years.
Pope tweets for Christian unity on eve of Sweden visit
Pope Francis hopes that his upcoming visit to Sweden on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will help in uniting Christians.
Rio shifts to the right as evangelist becomes mayor
Rio de Janeiro overwhelmingly voted for an evangelical bishop as a mayor, as corruption scandals and ongoing investigations against dozens of government officials have resulted in a resurgence of conservatism in the Latin American country.
Russia loses seat on UN Human Rights Council by just 2 votes
For years, UN countries seeking to stop Russia from assisting the Assad regime militarily in Syria have been blocked by Moscow's veto power as a permanent UN Security Council member. But on Friday at the UN, opponents of Russia's punishing assaults in Syria achieved a small symbolic victory.
Russian, US jets had near miss over Syria: US officials
A Russian fighter flew dangerously close to a US warplane over eastern Syria, US defence officials said Friday, highlighting the risks of a serious mishap in the increasingly crowded airspace.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Russian PM to discuss Israel-PA peace
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is scheduled to visit Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) on November 9 with the aim of advancing the peace negotiations between the sides, i24news reported Sunday, citing a report on the PA’s official television station.
Ancient Muslim inscription proves Jewish ties to Temple Mount
A 1,000-year-old early Muslim inscription provides yet more crucial proof of Jewish ties to the Temple Mount and Jerusalem.
Porn filter bill passes first vote
The Ministerial Committee for Legislation voted Sunday to promote a law initiated by MK Shuli Mualem-Rafaeli, (Bayit Yehudi), which would require internet service providers to filter out inappropriate content by default, unless their individual clients request otherwise.
Inside the United States
Supreme Court to hear Virginia transgender restroom case
After months of speculation, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday that it will hear a Virginia case involving the fight over restroom access between a school district and a transgender teenager.
Agents Accuse Feds of Covering Up Record Border Detainee Numbers for 2016 Election
A record number of illegal aliens have crossed the U.S.- Mexico border and are in U.S. Border Patrol custody in Texas' Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV), according to the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC). Border Patrol Agent and NBPC President Brandon Judd spoke exclusively with Breitbart Texas and condemned the leadership of the Border Patrol's parent agency, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), for allegedly 'keeping this information secret' ahead of the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
FBI obtains warrant to review newly discovered emails related to Clinton investigation
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has permission to sort through hundreds of thousands of emails on a computer belonging to the husband of one of presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's top aides because some of them may relate to a now-closed investigation into Clinton's private email server.
U.S. Politics
FBI reopens Clinton investigation after more emails found
The FBI has told lawmakers that it has found more emails from Hillary Clinton's private email server.
Tracking Poll: Trump behind 1 percent, Clinton hurt by FBI bombshell
The gap between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has shrunk to 1 percent, according to the latest results of a daily ABC News/Washington Post tracking poll released Sunday.
FBI obtains warrant to review emails linked to Huma Abedin
Federal authorities have obtained a warrant to review a tranche of newly-discovered emails that could be related to the previously-closed investigation of Hillary Clinton' handling of classified information, an official familiar with the matter said Sunday.
FBI discovered Clinton-related emails weeks ago
The FBI stumbled upon a trove of emails from one of Hillary Clinton's top aides weeks ago, law enforcement officials told CNN Sunday.
House Speaker Ryan Pressured by Conservatives, Trump Backers
House Speaker Paul Ryan is under fire from fellow Republicans upset with his messy political divorce from Donald Trump, with some threatening an effort to oust him.
Most routes to 270 electoral votes blocked for Trump, needs last-ditch surge
The race for president reaches its final mile next week amid October surprises, but on the road to the 270 electoral votes needed to win the White House, Hillary Clinton still has several ways to find her way to Washington.
Christian News
Christian Persecution Rising as 75 Percent of World's Population Lacks Religious Freedom
Persecution of Christians is getting worse as up to 75 percent of the world's population now lives without religious freedom, European Union's special envoy Jan Figel said, marking the International Freedom of Religion or Belief Day this week.
Cuban Pastor on House Arrest for Worshipping Too Loud
A pastor was sentenced to one year of house arrest by a Cuban civil court for hosting loud worship services.
At Least 1,131 Christians Martyred by ISIS in Middle East: Many Killed in Front of Their Families
A report submitted to the State Department earlier this year documented that between 2003 and June 9, 2014, at least 1,131 Christians - identified by name and place of death - had been murdered by the radical Muslims that comprise the Islamic State, also known as ISIS.
Iraqi Christians, scarred by Islamic State's cruelty, doubt they will return to Mosul
When the militants swept into the city two years ago, Christians were ordered to convert, pay a tax or die. As the Islamic State pushed beyond the city, onto the plains of Nineveh, its advance scattered the rich patchwork of religious and ethnic minorities -- Yazidis and Assyrians, Kurds and Shabaks -- that made the area a microcosm of diverse Iraq and a place unlike perhaps any in the world.