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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
ISIS Leader, 400 Militants Enter Europe Disguised as Refugees
An Islamic State general, who has been designated by the United States as a global terrorist, is reportedly back in Europe from Syria along with about 400 of his soldiers, many of whom crossed the borders disguised as refugees.
Was 2016 A Bad Year? Natural Disaster Damages Highest Since 2012, Munich Re Insurance Report Says
Natural disasters caused $175 billion worth of damages in 2016, the highest cost associated with natural catastrophes since 2012. German reinsurance giant Munich Re Group added that 30 percent, or $50 billion, of the total losses incurred in the past year was covered by insurance.
Water is the latest battleground in Syria
Some four million people in Damascus have suffered from acute water shortages for more than a week after springs outside the Syrian capital were targeted, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement on December 29.
U.S.-led coalition carried out flights to support Turkish forces in Syria
The U.S.-led coalition carried out flights in support of Turkish forces near the Islamic State-controlled Syrian town of al-Bab last week but did not carry out air strikes, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said on Tuesday.
Ford scraps plan for $1.6 billion plant in Mexico after Trump criticism
Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Tuesday it will cancel a planned $1.6 billion factory in Mexico and invest $700 million at a Michigan factory, after President-elect Donald Trump had harshly criticized the Mexico investment plan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu concerned Paris conference could lead to new UN resolution
The Israeli government is concerned that an upcoming conference in Paris on Mideast peace will lead to anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
Israel's 'flying car' passenger drone moves closer to delivery
After 15 years of development, an Israeli tech firm is optimistic it will finally get its 1,500 kg (1.5 tonne) passenger carrying drone off the ground and into the market by 2020.
Congress to Freeze State Department Funds Until U.S. Embassy Moves to Jerusalem
A delegation of Republican senators is moving forward with an effort to freeze some funding to the State Department until the U.S. embassy in Israel is formally moved to Jerusalem, according to new legislation.
Inside the United States
Trump flexes power over GOP
President-elect Trump tangled with Republicans in Congress for the first time since the election on Tuesday — and won.
Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Rights of Unborn Children
Alabama's Supreme Court has ruled unanimously, upholding the rights of unborn children as human beings.
WikiLeaks' Assange: 'A 14-year-old kid could have hacked Podesta' emails
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview that a teenager could have hacked into Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta's computer and retrieved damaging email messages that the website published during last year's election campaign.
Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care overhaul fight begins
President Barack Obama is traveling to the Capitol to give congressional Democrats advice on how to combat the Republican drive to dismantle his health care overhaul. Vice President-elect Mike Pence is meeting with GOP lawmakers to discuss the best way to send Obama's cherished law to its graveyard and replace it with -- well, something.
Donald Trump says delayed intel briefing on Russian hacking 'very strange'
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that an intelligence briefing on the Russian hacking allegations had been postponed until Friday, calling the delay 'very strange.'
Rep. Hudson Introduces National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill
Republican Rep. Richard Hudson (N.C.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require states to recognize each other's gun carry permits.
Christian News
Christian Woman In China Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Holding Bible Study
A Christian woman in China has been sentenced to three years in prison for holding a Bible study after being accused of 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'.
Around the World
ISIS Leader, 400 Militants Enter Europe Disguised as Refugees
An Islamic State general, who has been designated by the United States as a global terrorist, is reportedly back in Europe from Syria along with about 400 of his soldiers, many of whom crossed the borders disguised as refugees.
Was 2016 A Bad Year? Natural Disaster Damages Highest Since 2012, Munich Re Insurance Report Says
Natural disasters caused $175 billion worth of damages in 2016, the highest cost associated with natural catastrophes since 2012. German reinsurance giant Munich Re Group added that 30 percent, or $50 billion, of the total losses incurred in the past year was covered by insurance.
Water is the latest battleground in Syria
Some four million people in Damascus have suffered from acute water shortages for more than a week after springs outside the Syrian capital were targeted, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said in a statement on December 29.
U.S.-led coalition carried out flights to support Turkish forces in Syria
The U.S.-led coalition carried out flights in support of Turkish forces near the Islamic State-controlled Syrian town of al-Bab last week but did not carry out air strikes, Pentagon spokesman Peter Cook said on Tuesday.
Ford scraps plan for $1.6 billion plant in Mexico after Trump criticism
Ford Motor Co (F.N) said Tuesday it will cancel a planned $1.6 billion factory in Mexico and invest $700 million at a Michigan factory, after President-elect Donald Trump had harshly criticized the Mexico investment plan.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Netanyahu concerned Paris conference could lead to new UN resolution
The Israeli government is concerned that an upcoming conference in Paris on Mideast peace will lead to anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Foreign Ministry on Tuesday.
Israel's 'flying car' passenger drone moves closer to delivery
After 15 years of development, an Israeli tech firm is optimistic it will finally get its 1,500 kg (1.5 tonne) passenger carrying drone off the ground and into the market by 2020.
Congress to Freeze State Department Funds Until U.S. Embassy Moves to Jerusalem
A delegation of Republican senators is moving forward with an effort to freeze some funding to the State Department until the U.S. embassy in Israel is formally moved to Jerusalem, according to new legislation.
Inside the United States
Trump flexes power over GOP
President-elect Trump tangled with Republicans in Congress for the first time since the election on Tuesday — and won.
Alabama Supreme Court Affirms Rights of Unborn Children
Alabama's Supreme Court has ruled unanimously, upholding the rights of unborn children as human beings.
WikiLeaks' Assange: 'A 14-year-old kid could have hacked Podesta' emails
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange told Fox News' Sean Hannity in an exclusive interview that a teenager could have hacked into Hillary Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta's computer and retrieved damaging email messages that the website published during last year's election campaign.
Obama, Pence to Capitol as health care overhaul fight begins
President Barack Obama is traveling to the Capitol to give congressional Democrats advice on how to combat the Republican drive to dismantle his health care overhaul. Vice President-elect Mike Pence is meeting with GOP lawmakers to discuss the best way to send Obama's cherished law to its graveyard and replace it with -- well, something.
Donald Trump says delayed intel briefing on Russian hacking 'very strange'
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that an intelligence briefing on the Russian hacking allegations had been postponed until Friday, calling the delay 'very strange.'
Rep. Hudson Introduces National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill
Republican Rep. Richard Hudson (N.C.) on Tuesday introduced a bill that would require states to recognize each other's gun carry permits.
Christian News
Christian Woman In China Sentenced To Three Years In Prison For Holding Bible Study
A Christian woman in China has been sentenced to three years in prison for holding a Bible study after being accused of 'gathering a crowd to disturb public order'.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Iran has pocketed $10 billion in cash and gold since signing nuclear deal
In the three years since it signed a preliminary nuclear deal with world powers, Iran has received more than $10 billion in sanctions relief in the form of cash and gold, a report said.
Turkish military says 18 Islamic State militants killed in clashes in Syria
Turkey's military, backing Syrian rebels in a four-month-old operation against Islamic State militants in northern Syria, said on Tuesday that 18 of the jihadists had been killed and 37 wounded in clashes and artillery fire on Monday.
WikiLeaks founder: Obama admin trying to 'delegitimize' Trump
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says there's an 'obvious' reason the Obama administration has focused on Russia's alleged role in Democratic hacks leading up to Donald Trump's electoral win.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kerry Held Secret Meetings with PA Authority over UN Resolution
In mid-December 2016, a Palestinian Authority (PA) delegation met in Washington with officials from the outgoing Obama administration for secret talks. On December 27, the Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabi', which is close to Egyptian intelligence services, published an exposé of the minutes of the secret talks.
GOP sets Thursday vote to oppose UN's Israel resolution
House lawmakers will vote Thursday on a resolution condemning what Republicans are calling an anti-Israel resolution that President Obama refused to veto at the United Nations.
Russia to push for Hamas, Fatah reconciliation: report
Russia will try to insert itself in Palestinian affairs by promoting a rapprochement between Fatah and Gaza rulers Hamas, the Jerusalem Post reported Monday.
Israeli lawmakers mull PM immunity bill amid Netanyahu graft probe
Israeli lawmakers on Monday considered promoting legislation that would give the country's sitting Prime Minister immunity from certain types of police investigations and criminal prosecution.
Inside the United States
Lawsuits pile up against Obama administration's new transgender care rule
Lawsuits are mounting against the Obama administration's new requirements for transgender care, but the issue might turn in their opponents' favor under the incoming Trump administration.
Leaked audio: Obama wanted ISIS to grow
As President Obama reflects on his legacy, a recording of Secretary of State John Kerry conversing with leaders of Syrian opposition groups is casting more light on his approach to ISIS, indicating his administration believed that allowing the Islamic State to grow would serve the White House's objective of ousting Syrian President Bashar Assad.
In 2017, GOP Congress Sees Mandate to Undo Obama's Agenda
Republicans' grip on all levers of power stands as a mandate to the GOP-led Congress, which will move swiftly to try to undo eight years of outgoing President Barack Obama's agenda.
Christian News
Rare Christian Cross And Menorah Engraving From Time Of Christ Discovered In Israel
Three cave explorers made a significant historical and archaeological discovery while on a hike in Israel.
Sudanese Christian Pastor Released But 3 Others Still Face Death Penalty
A Sudanese church leader has been released but three others - a fellow pastor, an aid worker and a graduate - continue to face the death penalty or life imprisonment for seven criminal charges relating to alleged 'spying'.
Around the World
Iran has pocketed $10 billion in cash and gold since signing nuclear deal
In the three years since it signed a preliminary nuclear deal with world powers, Iran has received more than $10 billion in sanctions relief in the form of cash and gold, a report said.
Turkish military says 18 Islamic State militants killed in clashes in Syria
Turkey's military, backing Syrian rebels in a four-month-old operation against Islamic State militants in northern Syria, said on Tuesday that 18 of the jihadists had been killed and 37 wounded in clashes and artillery fire on Monday.
WikiLeaks founder: Obama admin trying to 'delegitimize' Trump
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says there's an 'obvious' reason the Obama administration has focused on Russia's alleged role in Democratic hacks leading up to Donald Trump's electoral win.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Kerry Held Secret Meetings with PA Authority over UN Resolution
In mid-December 2016, a Palestinian Authority (PA) delegation met in Washington with officials from the outgoing Obama administration for secret talks. On December 27, the Egyptian daily Al-Youm Al-Sabi', which is close to Egyptian intelligence services, published an exposé of the minutes of the secret talks.
GOP sets Thursday vote to oppose UN's Israel resolution
House lawmakers will vote Thursday on a resolution condemning what Republicans are calling an anti-Israel resolution that President Obama refused to veto at the United Nations.
Russia to push for Hamas, Fatah reconciliation: report
Russia will try to insert itself in Palestinian affairs by promoting a rapprochement between Fatah and Gaza rulers Hamas, the Jerusalem Post reported Monday.
Israeli lawmakers mull PM immunity bill amid Netanyahu graft probe
Israeli lawmakers on Monday considered promoting legislation that would give the country's sitting Prime Minister immunity from certain types of police investigations and criminal prosecution.
Inside the United States
Lawsuits pile up against Obama administration's new transgender care rule
Lawsuits are mounting against the Obama administration's new requirements for transgender care, but the issue might turn in their opponents' favor under the incoming Trump administration.
Leaked audio: Obama wanted ISIS to grow
As President Obama reflects on his legacy, a recording of Secretary of State John Kerry conversing with leaders of Syrian opposition groups is casting more light on his approach to ISIS, indicating his administration believed that allowing the Islamic State to grow would serve the White House's objective of ousting Syrian President Bashar Assad.
In 2017, GOP Congress Sees Mandate to Undo Obama's Agenda
Republicans' grip on all levers of power stands as a mandate to the GOP-led Congress, which will move swiftly to try to undo eight years of outgoing President Barack Obama's agenda.
Christian News
Rare Christian Cross And Menorah Engraving From Time Of Christ Discovered In Israel
Three cave explorers made a significant historical and archaeological discovery while on a hike in Israel.
Sudanese Christian Pastor Released But 3 Others Still Face Death Penalty
A Sudanese church leader has been released but three others - a fellow pastor, an aid worker and a graduate - continue to face the death penalty or life imprisonment for seven criminal charges relating to alleged 'spying'.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
No US carrier at sea leaves gap in Middle East, First Time Since WW2
For the next week, not only will there be no U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Middle East, but there will be no American aircraft carriers deployed at sea anywhere else in the world, despite a host of worldwide threats facing the United States.
Istanbul Nightclub Terror Attack on New Years Eve; Gunman Still At Large
At least 39 people were killed and nearly 70 were wounded when a gunman opened fire shortly after a nightclub crowd had celebrated ringing in the New Year.
North Korea prepares for new round of nuclear weapons tests
North Korea is reportedly in the final stages for a new round of nuclear weapons tests, Pyongyang announced Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Bolton calls for Trump to retaliate against UN over Israel resolution
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton on Sunday called for the U.S. to take action against the international body and member nations who supported a resolution censuring Israel over its settlements.
Netanyahu, Putin speak for second time in a week
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Saturday night with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the evolving situation in the Mideast, the second time the two leaders have spoken this week.
Abbas: 2017 will be the year of Palestinian statehood
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday told Fatah party officials that 2017 would be 'the year of the independent Palestinian state.'
Hamas leader floats idea of West Bank-Gaza Strip federation
A senior Hamas official said on Friday that a federation between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip could be a feasible solution to the ongoing division between Hamas and Fatah.
Yesh Atid could top Likud if Israeli elections held today, poll shows
The center-left Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party could oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud as head of government if elections were held today, a new Channel 10 news poll suggests.
Report: Netanyahu to be interrogated by police this week
After several attempts to coordinate an interrogation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, investigators will question him under caution on Monday, Israel Radio reported on Sunday.
Inside the United States
In 2017, GOP Congress Sees Mandate to Undo Obama's Agenda
Republicans' grip on all levers of power stands as a mandate to the GOP-led Congress, which will move swiftly to try to undo eight years of outgoing President Barack Obama's agenda.
Judge blocks Obama mandate forcing doctors to perform abortions, transgender surgeries
President-elect Donald Trump can undo many of President Obama's executive orders with the stroke of a pen, but rolling back a key new mandate forcing religious doctors and hospitals to perform abortions and transgender surgeries looks to be a much more protracted legal battle.
Obama spending another $300 million in Kenya
The Obama administration is seeking to infuse another $306 million into HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs solely for the African nation of Kenya, where men who have sex with men, female sex workers and people who inject drugs 'are considered key populations for intervention.'
Chicago murder rate up nearly 60 percent in 2016 for biggest spike in decades
The murder rate in the nation's third-largest city more than doubled in 2016 -- a staggering statistic that represents the largest spike in decades, statistics show.
Washington Post retracts story about Russian hack at Vermont utility
The Washington Post has retracted its story about Russian hackers penetrating the nation's electricity grid with a virus found in a Burlington, Vt., electric company laptop.
Christian News
ISIS Leader Lays Trap to Kill Christian TV Ministry Worker -- But Ends Up Embracing Jesus Instead
Such is the incredible power of God that He could melt the heart of a vicious Islamic State (ISIS) leader and turn him into an ardent follower of Christ--almost in an instant.
2017 to Bring Rise in Violent Persecution of Christians Worldwide: Report
Christians living in Islamic countries as well as in the world's two most populous countries of India and China are set to face heightened threats of violent persecution at the hands of both state and non-state actors in 2017, Release International has warned.
Around the World
No US carrier at sea leaves gap in Middle East, First Time Since WW2
For the next week, not only will there be no U.S. Navy aircraft carrier in the Middle East, but there will be no American aircraft carriers deployed at sea anywhere else in the world, despite a host of worldwide threats facing the United States.
Istanbul Nightclub Terror Attack on New Years Eve; Gunman Still At Large
At least 39 people were killed and nearly 70 were wounded when a gunman opened fire shortly after a nightclub crowd had celebrated ringing in the New Year.
North Korea prepares for new round of nuclear weapons tests
North Korea is reportedly in the final stages for a new round of nuclear weapons tests, Pyongyang announced Sunday.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Bolton calls for Trump to retaliate against UN over Israel resolution
Former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton on Sunday called for the U.S. to take action against the international body and member nations who supported a resolution censuring Israel over its settlements.
Netanyahu, Putin speak for second time in a week
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Saturday night with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the evolving situation in the Mideast, the second time the two leaders have spoken this week.
Abbas: 2017 will be the year of Palestinian statehood
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday told Fatah party officials that 2017 would be 'the year of the independent Palestinian state.'
Hamas leader floats idea of West Bank-Gaza Strip federation
A senior Hamas official said on Friday that a federation between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip could be a feasible solution to the ongoing division between Hamas and Fatah.
Yesh Atid could top Likud if Israeli elections held today, poll shows
The center-left Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party could oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud as head of government if elections were held today, a new Channel 10 news poll suggests.
Report: Netanyahu to be interrogated by police this week
After several attempts to coordinate an interrogation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, investigators will question him under caution on Monday, Israel Radio reported on Sunday.
Inside the United States
In 2017, GOP Congress Sees Mandate to Undo Obama's Agenda
Republicans' grip on all levers of power stands as a mandate to the GOP-led Congress, which will move swiftly to try to undo eight years of outgoing President Barack Obama's agenda.
Judge blocks Obama mandate forcing doctors to perform abortions, transgender surgeries
President-elect Donald Trump can undo many of President Obama's executive orders with the stroke of a pen, but rolling back a key new mandate forcing religious doctors and hospitals to perform abortions and transgender surgeries looks to be a much more protracted legal battle.
Obama spending another $300 million in Kenya
The Obama administration is seeking to infuse another $306 million into HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs solely for the African nation of Kenya, where men who have sex with men, female sex workers and people who inject drugs 'are considered key populations for intervention.'
Chicago murder rate up nearly 60 percent in 2016 for biggest spike in decades
The murder rate in the nation's third-largest city more than doubled in 2016 -- a staggering statistic that represents the largest spike in decades, statistics show.
Washington Post retracts story about Russian hack at Vermont utility
The Washington Post has retracted its story about Russian hackers penetrating the nation's electricity grid with a virus found in a Burlington, Vt., electric company laptop.
Christian News
ISIS Leader Lays Trap to Kill Christian TV Ministry Worker -- But Ends Up Embracing Jesus Instead
Such is the incredible power of God that He could melt the heart of a vicious Islamic State (ISIS) leader and turn him into an ardent follower of Christ--almost in an instant.
2017 to Bring Rise in Violent Persecution of Christians Worldwide: Report
Christians living in Islamic countries as well as in the world's two most populous countries of India and China are set to face heightened threats of violent persecution at the hands of both state and non-state actors in 2017, Release International has warned.