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Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Islamic State has unleashed over 600 car bombs in Mosul battle
The Islamic State has launched 632 vehicle bombs against Iraqi forces since their offensive to reclaim the city of Mosul began six weeks ago, a senior military official said Thursday.
Iran says extension of sanctions act by US Congress violates nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the US Senate's vote to extend sanctions against the Islamic Republic for 10 years violated a historic nuclear deal reached between the country and six major powers in 2015.
Trump team eyes proposed new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran
Donald Trump's transition team is examining proposals for new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing congressional sources who have been in contact with the Republican President-elect's team.
Russia's election hacking sounds new alarms across Senate
Senate lawmakers reiterated concerns this week involving Russia's purported meddling in the recent White House race nearly two months after the Obama administration publicly accused the Kremlin of interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas to hold war preparation drill in Gaza
The government of Hamas, which is the de-facto governing authority in Gaza, continues to build up its military capabilities in preparation for a future conflict with Israel.
Obama signs waiver to prevent moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
President Barack Obama signed a waiver to prevent moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Sea of Galilee water levels rise due to heavy downpours
In wake of the torrential downpours across Israel in the past few days the water levels of the Sea of Galilee rose 1 cm.
Inside the United States
Trump vows to ‘stop dead’ Mideast immigration: ‘We have no idea who they are’
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to “keep America safe” by cracking down on immigration from the Middle East and favoring “stability” in foreign policy.
Rush Limbaugh Rips Obama for Mocking Trump on Carrier in June
Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh Thursday slammed President Barack Obama for dismissing Donald Trump's pledge to keep Carrier from moving 1,000 jobs from Indianapolis to Mexico in a town hall meeting in June.
President-elect Donald Trump at first stop on 'thank you' tour: 'We are not going to be divided for long'
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring the nation together and said thank you to Ohio on Thursday, December 1st -- saying the state had heard history's call and helped him win the presidency, even though his supporters called for his former opponent Hillary Clinton to be put in jail.
Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary.
Christian News
Muslims Torch Christian Village Over Church Rumors
A mob of Muslims launched a violent attack on a Christian village in Egypt after rumors of an attempt to build a new church.
'In God We Trust:' US Motto Targeted in Lawsuit
This time, a federal court has once again dismissed a lawsuit that asked for the removal of the National Motto, 'In God We Trust,' from U.S. currency.
Dutch Christian Survives Terror Attack on Jerusalem Bus, Forgives Attackers
Marike Veldman left Holland and made a new home for herself in Jerusalem almost 40 years ago. Her goal was simple: to become a foster-mother to Arab children.
Jakarta protests: Muslims turn out in force against Christian governor Ahok
A crowd of at least 200,000 Muslim protesters has descended on Jakarta to demand the Christian governor of the Indonesian capital be arrested for insulting Islam.
Dollywood employee finds burned Bible page after wildfires
The day after wildfires tore through Gatlinburg, damaging or destroying more than 700 structures, killing at least 10 people and displacing thousands, Isaac McCord was doing his part to help out, picking up debris from the Dollywood park grounds.
Around the World
Islamic State has unleashed over 600 car bombs in Mosul battle
The Islamic State has launched 632 vehicle bombs against Iraqi forces since their offensive to reclaim the city of Mosul began six weeks ago, a senior military official said Thursday.
Iran says extension of sanctions act by US Congress violates nuclear deal
Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the US Senate's vote to extend sanctions against the Islamic Republic for 10 years violated a historic nuclear deal reached between the country and six major powers in 2015.
Trump team eyes proposed new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran
Donald Trump's transition team is examining proposals for new non-nuclear sanctions on Iran, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing congressional sources who have been in contact with the Republican President-elect's team.
Russia's election hacking sounds new alarms across Senate
Senate lawmakers reiterated concerns this week involving Russia's purported meddling in the recent White House race nearly two months after the Obama administration publicly accused the Kremlin of interfering in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Hamas to hold war preparation drill in Gaza
The government of Hamas, which is the de-facto governing authority in Gaza, continues to build up its military capabilities in preparation for a future conflict with Israel.
Obama signs waiver to prevent moving US Embassy to Jerusalem
President Barack Obama signed a waiver to prevent moving the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Sea of Galilee water levels rise due to heavy downpours
In wake of the torrential downpours across Israel in the past few days the water levels of the Sea of Galilee rose 1 cm.
Inside the United States
Trump vows to ‘stop dead’ Mideast immigration: ‘We have no idea who they are’
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to “keep America safe” by cracking down on immigration from the Middle East and favoring “stability” in foreign policy.
Rush Limbaugh Rips Obama for Mocking Trump on Carrier in June
Conservative radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh Thursday slammed President Barack Obama for dismissing Donald Trump's pledge to keep Carrier from moving 1,000 jobs from Indianapolis to Mexico in a town hall meeting in June.
President-elect Donald Trump at first stop on 'thank you' tour: 'We are not going to be divided for long'
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring the nation together and said thank you to Ohio on Thursday, December 1st -- saying the state had heard history's call and helped him win the presidency, even though his supporters called for his former opponent Hillary Clinton to be put in jail.
Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary.
Christian News
Muslims Torch Christian Village Over Church Rumors
A mob of Muslims launched a violent attack on a Christian village in Egypt after rumors of an attempt to build a new church.
'In God We Trust:' US Motto Targeted in Lawsuit
This time, a federal court has once again dismissed a lawsuit that asked for the removal of the National Motto, 'In God We Trust,' from U.S. currency.
Dutch Christian Survives Terror Attack on Jerusalem Bus, Forgives Attackers
Marike Veldman left Holland and made a new home for herself in Jerusalem almost 40 years ago. Her goal was simple: to become a foster-mother to Arab children.
Jakarta protests: Muslims turn out in force against Christian governor Ahok
A crowd of at least 200,000 Muslim protesters has descended on Jakarta to demand the Christian governor of the Indonesian capital be arrested for insulting Islam.
Dollywood employee finds burned Bible page after wildfires
The day after wildfires tore through Gatlinburg, damaging or destroying more than 700 structures, killing at least 10 people and displacing thousands, Isaac McCord was doing his part to help out, picking up debris from the Dollywood park grounds.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Brexit legal challenge: European Court of Justice has 'ultimate authority' on Article 50, British member says
The European Court of Justice has “ultimate authority” on Brexit, its most senior British member has warned.
Turkey and Russia want ceasefire in Syria -- Turkish official
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday his country and Russia want a ceasefire in Syria, where the two nations support opposing camps in the conflict.
Putin hopes for better Russia-U.S. ties, join efforts in anti-terror fight
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia hopes to normalize ties with the U.S. and join efforts in the fight against international terrorism.
Russian navy on combat alert as Ukraine begins missile launch drills near Crimea
Russian warships from the Black Sea Fleet reportedly took up positions off the Crimean Peninsula to provide air defense as Kiev conducted its missile launch drills near the Russian border.
So-called 'functional cure' to HIV makes way into human trials
A surprising study in monkeys involving an antibody used to treat Crohn's disease has raised new hopes for a so-called 'functional cure' for HIV - treatments that put their disease in sustained remission - allowing patients to skip the daily cocktail of pills they must take to keep their disease in check.
OPEC Confounds Skeptics, Agrees to First Oil Cuts in 8 Years
OPEC confounded its doubters and sent crude oil prices soaring by agreeing to its first production cuts in eight years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas: We will join all 522 international organizations
The Palestinian leadership plans to continue its strategy to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by joining international institutions, PA President Mahmoud Abbas said during a long speech at the seventh Fatah General Congress in Ramallah on Wednesday.
First reported IAF strikes in months hint at importance of targets
For the first time in three months, Israeli jets reportedly struck targets in Syria early Wednesday morning, hitting a Bashar Assad regime military base and a Hezbollah convoy en route to Lebanon, according to foreign media.
Inside the United States
Planned Parenthood sues three states over regulations on abortions
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down safety requirements on abortion clinics in Texas, Planned Parenthood and other pro-choice groups are suing three states over their regulations, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
House Democrats Re-Elect Pelosi as Leader
House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader on Wednesday despite disenchantment among some in the caucus over the party's disappointing performance in elections earlier this month.
GOP may stall Obamacare replacement for years
Prepare for the Obamacare cliff. Congressional Republicans are setting up their own, self-imposed deadline to make good on their vow to replace the Affordable Care Act. With buy-in from Donald Trump's transition team, GOP leaders on both sides of the Capitol are coalescing around a plan to vote to repeal the law in early 2017 -- but delay the effective date for that repeal for as long as three years.
FBI urged to probe death threats on Trump electors
With death threats for presidential electors who plan to vote for Donald Trump continuing to be reported across America, the FBI is now being urged to investigate the rampant voter intimidation.
CIA Chief Warns Trump Scrapping Iran Deal Would Be 'Disastrous'
CIA director John Brennan has warned Donald Trump that scrapping the nuclear deal with Iran would be 'the height of folly' and 'disastrous.'
Protesters burn American flag at Trump Tower: 'It is a symbol of slavery, of genocide!'
Protesters converged on Trump International Hotel Tuesday night to burn American flags in response the president-elect's weekend tweets.
Around the World
Brexit legal challenge: European Court of Justice has 'ultimate authority' on Article 50, British member says
The European Court of Justice has “ultimate authority” on Brexit, its most senior British member has warned.
Turkey and Russia want ceasefire in Syria -- Turkish official
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Thursday his country and Russia want a ceasefire in Syria, where the two nations support opposing camps in the conflict.
Putin hopes for better Russia-U.S. ties, join efforts in anti-terror fight
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia hopes to normalize ties with the U.S. and join efforts in the fight against international terrorism.
Russian navy on combat alert as Ukraine begins missile launch drills near Crimea
Russian warships from the Black Sea Fleet reportedly took up positions off the Crimean Peninsula to provide air defense as Kiev conducted its missile launch drills near the Russian border.
So-called 'functional cure' to HIV makes way into human trials
A surprising study in monkeys involving an antibody used to treat Crohn's disease has raised new hopes for a so-called 'functional cure' for HIV - treatments that put their disease in sustained remission - allowing patients to skip the daily cocktail of pills they must take to keep their disease in check.
OPEC Confounds Skeptics, Agrees to First Oil Cuts in 8 Years
OPEC confounded its doubters and sent crude oil prices soaring by agreeing to its first production cuts in eight years.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Abbas: We will join all 522 international organizations
The Palestinian leadership plans to continue its strategy to internationalize the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by joining international institutions, PA President Mahmoud Abbas said during a long speech at the seventh Fatah General Congress in Ramallah on Wednesday.
First reported IAF strikes in months hint at importance of targets
For the first time in three months, Israeli jets reportedly struck targets in Syria early Wednesday morning, hitting a Bashar Assad regime military base and a Hezbollah convoy en route to Lebanon, according to foreign media.
Inside the United States
Planned Parenthood sues three states over regulations on abortions
In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down safety requirements on abortion clinics in Texas, Planned Parenthood and other pro-choice groups are suing three states over their regulations, including a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
House Democrats Re-Elect Pelosi as Leader
House Democrats re-elected Nancy Pelosi as their leader on Wednesday despite disenchantment among some in the caucus over the party's disappointing performance in elections earlier this month.
GOP may stall Obamacare replacement for years
Prepare for the Obamacare cliff. Congressional Republicans are setting up their own, self-imposed deadline to make good on their vow to replace the Affordable Care Act. With buy-in from Donald Trump's transition team, GOP leaders on both sides of the Capitol are coalescing around a plan to vote to repeal the law in early 2017 -- but delay the effective date for that repeal for as long as three years.
FBI urged to probe death threats on Trump electors
With death threats for presidential electors who plan to vote for Donald Trump continuing to be reported across America, the FBI is now being urged to investigate the rampant voter intimidation.
CIA Chief Warns Trump Scrapping Iran Deal Would Be 'Disastrous'
CIA director John Brennan has warned Donald Trump that scrapping the nuclear deal with Iran would be 'the height of folly' and 'disastrous.'
Protesters burn American flag at Trump Tower: 'It is a symbol of slavery, of genocide!'
Protesters converged on Trump International Hotel Tuesday night to burn American flags in response the president-elect's weekend tweets.
Today's Breaking News
Around the World
Britain and France seek to punish Syria over chem weapons
U.N. ambassadors from Britain and France said Tuesday they will seek to punish members of the Syrian regime implicated in the use of chemical weapons during the country's civil war, but Russia's envoy said his country would not support any such action.
Bad intel, human error led to mistaken U.S. attack on Syrian force
A deadly combination of human error, bad intelligence and an increasingly complicated battlefield led to the mistaken bombing of Syrian government troops by American and coalition aircraft in September, according to the findings of a U.S. Central Command investigation.
Iran regime even more oppressive since nuclear deal, dissidents say
Now free in the West, recently escaped political dissidents say Iran's regime has grown more oppressive since its nuclear deal with the U.S. and other world powers that had hoped the agreement would moderate the Islamic-ruled nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syrian State TV: Israel behind overnight air strikes near Damascus
According to Syrian state television, Israel was behind the overnight air raids just west of Damascus.
Israeli government recognizes several recent fires as acts of terror
Israel's tax authority announced on Tuesday that it would recognize a number of recent wildfires as 'nationalistically motivated' arson, making people whose property was damaged eligible for compensation from the government, Channel 2 reports.
Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama: Recognize the State of Palestine
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, who brokered peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David, has called on Barack Obama to recognize the State of Palestine (as the United Nations refers to the non-member observer state) before he leaves office in January.
Inside the United States
FBI and NSA Poised to Gain New Surveillance Powers Under Trump
The FBI, National Security Agency and CIA are likely to gain expanded surveillance powers under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, a prospect that has privacy advocates and some lawmakers trying to mobilize opposition.
At least three killed as tornadoes hit northeastern Alabama
Thunderstorms and tornadoes struck northeastern Alabama late Tuesday and early Wednesday, killing at least three people, law enforcement officials said.
Deadly, destructive wildfires ravage Tennessee tourism town
A Tennessee tourist mecca is emerging from the smoke, charred and vacant.
Judge rejects Stein's request for hand recount in Wis.
Green Party candidate Jill Stein paid $3.5 million Tuesday to clear the way for Wisconsin's presidential vote recount but had a judge reject her lawsuit to require all Wisconsin counties to do the recount by hand.
Mnuchin, Ross confirm nominations to Trump's Cabinet
Goldman Sachs alumnus and financier Steven Mnuchin confirmed he has been nominated to be President-elect Trump's treasury secretary, while billionaire investor Wilbur Ross confirmed he will be appointed commerce secretary Wednesday.
Christian News
China Targets Christians with 'Barbaric' Forced Organ Harvesting
Many of China's Christians are the victims of forced organ harvesting, according to human rights activists.
Iraqi Christians Tell the Horrors of Living Under ISIS
Crucifixions, torture, and slavery -- that is the everyday reality of many Iraqi Christians who live under the shadow of the Islamic State.
Texas Presbyterian Megachurch Votes to Leave PCUSA for Conservative ECO
A Texas megachurch has approved a measure to seek dismissal from the Presbyterian Church (USA) and to join the theologically conservative Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians.
'Symbol Of Hope': Church Destroyed On 9/11 Raises Cross On New Building
More than 15 years after the terror attacks of 9/11, a cross has been raised on the roof of the only church destroyed when the two planes crashed into the Twin Towers in 2001.
Around the World
Britain and France seek to punish Syria over chem weapons
U.N. ambassadors from Britain and France said Tuesday they will seek to punish members of the Syrian regime implicated in the use of chemical weapons during the country's civil war, but Russia's envoy said his country would not support any such action.
Bad intel, human error led to mistaken U.S. attack on Syrian force
A deadly combination of human error, bad intelligence and an increasingly complicated battlefield led to the mistaken bombing of Syrian government troops by American and coalition aircraft in September, according to the findings of a U.S. Central Command investigation.
Iran regime even more oppressive since nuclear deal, dissidents say
Now free in the West, recently escaped political dissidents say Iran's regime has grown more oppressive since its nuclear deal with the U.S. and other world powers that had hoped the agreement would moderate the Islamic-ruled nation.
Israel-Palestinian Conflict
Syrian State TV: Israel behind overnight air strikes near Damascus
According to Syrian state television, Israel was behind the overnight air raids just west of Damascus.
Israeli government recognizes several recent fires as acts of terror
Israel's tax authority announced on Tuesday that it would recognize a number of recent wildfires as 'nationalistically motivated' arson, making people whose property was damaged eligible for compensation from the government, Channel 2 reports.
Jimmy Carter to Barack Obama: Recognize the State of Palestine
Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, who brokered peace between Egypt and Israel at Camp David, has called on Barack Obama to recognize the State of Palestine (as the United Nations refers to the non-member observer state) before he leaves office in January.
Inside the United States
FBI and NSA Poised to Gain New Surveillance Powers Under Trump
The FBI, National Security Agency and CIA are likely to gain expanded surveillance powers under President-elect Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress, a prospect that has privacy advocates and some lawmakers trying to mobilize opposition.
At least three killed as tornadoes hit northeastern Alabama
Thunderstorms and tornadoes struck northeastern Alabama late Tuesday and early Wednesday, killing at least three people, law enforcement officials said.
Deadly, destructive wildfires ravage Tennessee tourism town
A Tennessee tourist mecca is emerging from the smoke, charred and vacant.
Judge rejects Stein's request for hand recount in Wis.
Green Party candidate Jill Stein paid $3.5 million Tuesday to clear the way for Wisconsin's presidential vote recount but had a judge reject her lawsuit to require all Wisconsin counties to do the recount by hand.
Mnuchin, Ross confirm nominations to Trump's Cabinet
Goldman Sachs alumnus and financier Steven Mnuchin confirmed he has been nominated to be President-elect Trump's treasury secretary, while billionaire investor Wilbur Ross confirmed he will be appointed commerce secretary Wednesday.
Christian News
China Targets Christians with 'Barbaric' Forced Organ Harvesting
Many of China's Christians are the victims of forced organ harvesting, according to human rights activists.
Iraqi Christians Tell the Horrors of Living Under ISIS
Crucifixions, torture, and slavery -- that is the everyday reality of many Iraqi Christians who live under the shadow of the Islamic State.
Texas Presbyterian Megachurch Votes to Leave PCUSA for Conservative ECO
A Texas megachurch has approved a measure to seek dismissal from the Presbyterian Church (USA) and to join the theologically conservative Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians.
'Symbol Of Hope': Church Destroyed On 9/11 Raises Cross On New Building
More than 15 years after the terror attacks of 9/11, a cross has been raised on the roof of the only church destroyed when the two planes crashed into the Twin Towers in 2001.