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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Russia, China Agree To Take Countermeasures Over US Anti-Ballistic Missile System Deployment
Russia and China have agreed to take countermeasures over deployment of a U.S. anti-ballistic missile system in the Korean Peninsula, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported Thursday. The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea to tackle growing nuclear threat from North Korea has left Beijing and Moscow concerned over security in the region.
Trump's offer to Putin: an end to sanctions for nuclear arms cut
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will propose offering to end sanctions imposed on Russia for its annexation of Crimea in return for a nuclear arms reduction deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he told The Times of London.
Kremlin counts days to Trump's inauguration, blasts Obama
With eager anticipation, the Kremlin is counting the days to Donald Trump's inauguration and venting its anger at Barack Obama's outgoing administration, no holds barred.
Donald Trump: I'll do a deal with Britain
Donald Trump will offer Britain a quick and 'fair' trade deal with America within weeks of taking office to help make Brexit a 'great thing'.
8 Men as Rich as Half the World
The gap between the super-rich and the poorest half of the global population is starker than previously thought, with just eight men, from Bill Gates to Michael Bloomberg, owning as much wealth as 3.6 billion people, according to an analysis by Oxfam released Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria calls on UN to 'punish' Israel over airport attack
Syria on Friday called on the international community to 'punish' Israel for an apparent missile attack near a major military airport west of Damascus, and accused the US, Britain and France of supporting the assault.
Kerry calls PM from Paris, vows no further UN action
US Secretary of State John Kerry called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the Paris peace conference, promising to prevent any followup action to a resolution set to be drawn up there on Sunday, either at the confab itself or at the United Nations Security Council.
Palestinians establish embassy at the Vatican
The Palestinian Authority has opened an embassy at the Vatican on the eve of a peace conference meant to revive long-stalled talks with Israel.
Major Powers Warn Israel, PA Against Unilateral Measures Harmful to Peace
Some 70 countries on Sunday reaffirmed that only a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians could resolve the conflict and warned that they would not recognize any unilateral steps taken by either side that could prejudge negotiations.
Inside the United States
Trump Vows 'Insurance for Everybody' in Replacing Obamacare
US President-elect Donald Trump aims to replace Obamacare with a plan that would envisage 'insurance for everyone,' he said in an interview with the Washington Post published on Sunday night.
Christian News
China Senior Pastor Gu Yuese Re-Arrested in Zhejiang
Pastor Gu Yuese (also known as Joseph Gu) the former pastor of the state-sanctioned Chongyi Church in Zhejiang Province, was formally arrested on 7 January 2017, charged with 'misappropriation of funds.'
Egypt drops case against mob that attacked Christian woman
Egyptian prosecutors have thrown out a case brought by an elderly Christian woman against several members of a Muslim mob who stripped off her clothes and paraded her naked through the streets, her lawyer said Sunday.
Around the World
Russia, China Agree To Take Countermeasures Over US Anti-Ballistic Missile System Deployment
Russia and China have agreed to take countermeasures over deployment of a U.S. anti-ballistic missile system in the Korean Peninsula, China's state-run Xinhua news agency reported Thursday. The deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in South Korea to tackle growing nuclear threat from North Korea has left Beijing and Moscow concerned over security in the region.
Trump's offer to Putin: an end to sanctions for nuclear arms cut
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will propose offering to end sanctions imposed on Russia for its annexation of Crimea in return for a nuclear arms reduction deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, he told The Times of London.
Kremlin counts days to Trump's inauguration, blasts Obama
With eager anticipation, the Kremlin is counting the days to Donald Trump's inauguration and venting its anger at Barack Obama's outgoing administration, no holds barred.
Donald Trump: I'll do a deal with Britain
Donald Trump will offer Britain a quick and 'fair' trade deal with America within weeks of taking office to help make Brexit a 'great thing'.
8 Men as Rich as Half the World
The gap between the super-rich and the poorest half of the global population is starker than previously thought, with just eight men, from Bill Gates to Michael Bloomberg, owning as much wealth as 3.6 billion people, according to an analysis by Oxfam released Monday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria calls on UN to 'punish' Israel over airport attack
Syria on Friday called on the international community to 'punish' Israel for an apparent missile attack near a major military airport west of Damascus, and accused the US, Britain and France of supporting the assault.
Kerry calls PM from Paris, vows no further UN action
US Secretary of State John Kerry called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from the Paris peace conference, promising to prevent any followup action to a resolution set to be drawn up there on Sunday, either at the confab itself or at the United Nations Security Council.
Palestinians establish embassy at the Vatican
The Palestinian Authority has opened an embassy at the Vatican on the eve of a peace conference meant to revive long-stalled talks with Israel.
Major Powers Warn Israel, PA Against Unilateral Measures Harmful to Peace
Some 70 countries on Sunday reaffirmed that only a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians could resolve the conflict and warned that they would not recognize any unilateral steps taken by either side that could prejudge negotiations.
Inside the United States
Trump Vows 'Insurance for Everybody' in Replacing Obamacare
US President-elect Donald Trump aims to replace Obamacare with a plan that would envisage 'insurance for everyone,' he said in an interview with the Washington Post published on Sunday night.
Christian News
China Senior Pastor Gu Yuese Re-Arrested in Zhejiang
Pastor Gu Yuese (also known as Joseph Gu) the former pastor of the state-sanctioned Chongyi Church in Zhejiang Province, was formally arrested on 7 January 2017, charged with 'misappropriation of funds.'
Egypt drops case against mob that attacked Christian woman
Egyptian prosecutors have thrown out a case brought by an elderly Christian woman against several members of a Muslim mob who stripped off her clothes and paraded her naked through the streets, her lawyer said Sunday.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Australia says TPP not dead, despite Trump opposition
Australia has declared the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) not dead ahead of key trade talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Sydney on Saturday, despite opposition to the trade pact from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
US imposes sanctions on Syrian military, tech company
The Obama administration imposed sanctions Thursday on 18 Syrian government officials, Syria's military and a tech company in response to the use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad's government.
Obama sanctions 18 Syrian officials for chemical-weapons use
The Obama administration sanctioned 18 Syrian government officials Thursday over chemical-weapons attacks in that country's civil war in 2014 and 2015.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli airstrikes land near airport west of Damascus
Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Tel Aviv of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack, the third such incident recently according to the Syrian government.
Obama's Palestinian promise: Another 1/2-billion U.S. tax dollars
More than $500 million of American tax money will be pumped into a Palestinian infrastructure project that the Obama administration officially launched after the New Year, new federal documents reveal.
Report: Obama Intel Officials Used 'Russia Blackmail' Claims to Warn Israel About Trusting Trump
U.S. intelligence officials warned their Israeli counterparts not to trust President-elect Donald Trump with intelligence secrets, citing alleged fears that Russia held blackmail information over Trump, according to a report today in Israel's respected Yediot Ahronot daily newspaper.
Official Report Determines 71 of 80 Fires Investigated Were Set on Purpose by Arsonists
About a month and a half after the lethal wave of fires that blazed across Israel has passed, a report conducted by the investigations department of the Israeli national Fire Services Authority and released on Friday officially determines: out of the 80 fires that were investigated by the authority, 71 were set on purpose by arsonists.
Inside the United States
'Snowpacalypse2017' And Flooding Clobber Western States But Ease Drought
A storm system that dumped precipitation on multiple states in the West appears to be easing, but rivers have yet to crest and many communities are still digging out from record snowfall.
'Wet foot, dry foot' Cuba immigration policy shelved by Obama administration
The White House said Thursday that President Barack Obama has put an end to an old immigration policy that allowed all Cuban refugees who could physically reach U.S. shores to stay.
Trump names Giuliani as cyber security advisor
President-elect Donald Trump is tapping former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to advise the incoming administration on cyber security.
Christian News
Federal Court Clears Christian Arrested for Bible Reading
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Christian man arrested while reading the Bible in front of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in the city of Hemet.
Around the World
Australia says TPP not dead, despite Trump opposition
Australia has declared the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) not dead ahead of key trade talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Sydney on Saturday, despite opposition to the trade pact from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
US imposes sanctions on Syrian military, tech company
The Obama administration imposed sanctions Thursday on 18 Syrian government officials, Syria's military and a tech company in response to the use of chemical weapons by President Bashar Assad's government.
Obama sanctions 18 Syrian officials for chemical-weapons use
The Obama administration sanctioned 18 Syrian government officials Thursday over chemical-weapons attacks in that country's civil war in 2014 and 2015.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syria says Israeli airstrikes land near airport west of Damascus
Syria on Friday accused Israel of firing rockets that hit near a major military airport west of Damascus, triggering a fire, and warned Tel Aviv of repercussions without specifying whether it would retaliate for the attack, the third such incident recently according to the Syrian government.
Obama's Palestinian promise: Another 1/2-billion U.S. tax dollars
More than $500 million of American tax money will be pumped into a Palestinian infrastructure project that the Obama administration officially launched after the New Year, new federal documents reveal.
Report: Obama Intel Officials Used 'Russia Blackmail' Claims to Warn Israel About Trusting Trump
U.S. intelligence officials warned their Israeli counterparts not to trust President-elect Donald Trump with intelligence secrets, citing alleged fears that Russia held blackmail information over Trump, according to a report today in Israel's respected Yediot Ahronot daily newspaper.
Official Report Determines 71 of 80 Fires Investigated Were Set on Purpose by Arsonists
About a month and a half after the lethal wave of fires that blazed across Israel has passed, a report conducted by the investigations department of the Israeli national Fire Services Authority and released on Friday officially determines: out of the 80 fires that were investigated by the authority, 71 were set on purpose by arsonists.
Inside the United States
'Snowpacalypse2017' And Flooding Clobber Western States But Ease Drought
A storm system that dumped precipitation on multiple states in the West appears to be easing, but rivers have yet to crest and many communities are still digging out from record snowfall.
'Wet foot, dry foot' Cuba immigration policy shelved by Obama administration
The White House said Thursday that President Barack Obama has put an end to an old immigration policy that allowed all Cuban refugees who could physically reach U.S. shores to stay.
Trump names Giuliani as cyber security advisor
President-elect Donald Trump is tapping former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani to advise the incoming administration on cyber security.
Christian News
Federal Court Clears Christian Arrested for Bible Reading
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a Christian man arrested while reading the Bible in front of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office in the city of Hemet.
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.